You guys should run for Congress.

Russell Letson Ancient citizen Posts: 17,537 Member is Online	You guys should run for Congress. Apr 12, 2011 11:32:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Russell Letson on Apr 12, 2011 11:32:15 GMT -5 Apr 12, 2011 7:01:10 GMT -5 aquaduct said: I inhaled. Quite a bit actually. Well, hell. There goes an entire generation.
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You guys should run for Congress. Apr 12, 2011 11:39:21 GMT -5

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Post by patrick on Apr 12, 2011 11:39:21 GMT -5

The problem is, in addition to appeasing the people inside your district, you have to avoid pissing off pressure groups from outside your district.

If I ran, I'd have so many targets painted on my backside, you wouldn't know where to aim.

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You guys should run for Congress. Apr 12, 2011 11:40:05 GMT -5

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Post by aquaduct on Apr 12, 2011 11:40:05 GMT -5

Apr 12, 2011 11:32:15 GMT -5 Russell Letson said:

Apr 12, 2011 7:01:10 GMT -5 aquaduct said:

I inhaled. Quite a bit actually.

Well, hell. There goes an entire generation.

Yeah. I'm waiting for the first admitted stoner-slacker-musician candidate. After that person clears the path, I'll reconsider.

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millring Ancient citizen If you knew, you'd be smiling too Posts: 46,363	You guys should run for Congress. Apr 12, 2011 11:47:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by millring on Apr 12, 2011 11:47:18 GMT -5 Apr 12, 2011 11:39:21 GMT -5 patrick said: If I ran, I'd have so many targets painted on my backside, you wouldn't know where to aim. Maybe if you kept your clothes on?
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You guys should run for Congress. Apr 12, 2011 13:08:38 GMT -5

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Post by TKennedy on Apr 12, 2011 13:08:38 GMT -5

I've always thought public service was an honorable profession and is really an awesome responsibility. Making the laws and directing the good ol' USA is a big deal.

Folks in other professions that shoulder great responsibility for the well being of others like physicians, airline pilots, lawyers, law enforcement officers etc. are licensed and have to meet certain standards of competency to practice their professions.

If you were going to have a hip replaced would you pick a surgeon that tells you "I'm the most qualified because I have not been corrupted by the bureaucracy of medical school and specialty training"

Maybe folks running for public office should at least have to pass some sort of test in government, world and US history, basic economics, and perhaps some other areas to obtain a "candidate's license" before being allowed to throw their hat in the ring.

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theevan Ancient citizen Strokin' nylons Posts: 24,359	You guys should run for Congress. Apr 12, 2011 13:59:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by theevan on Apr 12, 2011 13:59:55 GMT -5 Terry, you forgot about window washers there.