tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post8121984898136402704..comments2024-03-28T15:24:53.579-04:00Comments on Rational Nation USA: The 50 Richest Members of Congress (2011)Les Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-81967067214486886922011-08-22T12:17:03.295-04:002011-08-22T12:17:03.295-04:00JMJ: So as long as the Democrats are "moderat...JMJ: So as long as the Democrats are "moderate" millionaires, it's okay? Or that they made their millions on "less" risky investments? <br /><br />You've got to be kidding me! They are SUPPOSED to be PUBLIC SERVANTS! Yet they go into politics and end up MILLIONAIRES! <br /><br />I don't begrudge anyone making a million or two or even ten, but politicans shouldn't be able to do that, NOT on OUR dime!Pamela Zydelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455065276657597689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-56849944790108232492011-08-21T08:01:37.654-04:002011-08-21T08:01:37.654-04:00JMJ - Because you fail to even attempt to remotely...JMJ - Because you fail to even attempt to remotely understand {or even think outside the limited prism of your box} I have no reason to seriously respond to your question.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-7705775493700392562011-08-21T01:43:20.729-04:002011-08-21T01:43:20.729-04:00So no intellectual curiosity about any of that all...So no intellectual curiosity about any of that all all, huh Les?<br /><br />Disappointing.<br /><br />JMJJersey McJoneshttp://jerseymcjones.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-20871680645151391632011-08-21T00:04:21.040-04:002011-08-21T00:04:21.040-04:00And I hear a sheep going baa at the polls for the ...And I hear a sheep going baa at the polls for the democrats...<br /><br />Yada, Yada, Yada JMJ.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-9118124082512398572011-08-20T22:43:12.339-04:002011-08-20T22:43:12.339-04:00If you actually look at the list, and click on the...If you actually look at the list, and click on the ALR information, you'll note Democrats in general have seen relatively modest gains during their tenures at best. You'll also note, the ALRs for Republicans are all over the place, from large losses to large gains, often in short spans of time.<br /><br />Does that tell you guys anything about those wealthy Republicans, or is it - whoosh - right over your heads?<br /><br />You should take special note the suspicious liabilities of Republican politicians when you "responsible," "mature," "adult," "conservatives" ba like sheep for the GOP at the polls. They're doing risky private business while they're in public office. Dangerous combination.<br /><br />JMJJersey McJoneshttp://jerseymcjones.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-14358131269961892292011-08-20T21:45:52.276-04:002011-08-20T21:45:52.276-04:00Will - Indeed, Indeed. There is hypocrisy aplenty ...Will - Indeed, Indeed. There is hypocrisy aplenty in the halls of congress and the senate.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-80374596467763790802011-08-20T21:40:40.648-04:002011-08-20T21:40:40.648-04:00Pelosi's gotta be up there. too. The lady has ...Pelosi's gotta be up there. too. The lady has a winery, a couple of restaurants, a ritzy golf course, and various other real estate holdings. And, AND, she never hires a speck of union labor, either. Flaming hypocrite.Will "take no prisoners" Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315659209094683602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-7988888782868312642011-08-20T14:32:22.489-04:002011-08-20T14:32:22.489-04:00The ones that aren't fabulously wealthy are ow...The ones that aren't fabulously wealthy are owned by the fabulously wealthy. They certainly do their bidding.Joe Hagstromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-85871631257073209842011-08-20T13:17:15.840-04:002011-08-20T13:17:15.840-04:00Grung e Gene said: Of course, the rich Democrats d...<i> Grung e Gene said: Of course, the rich Democrats don't represent the people.</i><br /><br />Then why do the "rich" Democrats say they understand "the people"; are fighting for "the people"? <br /><br />It's quite obvious that DC is completely out of the loop as to how "real" Americans live, regardless of political affiliation. How anyone can defend these politicians, who go to DC and end up multi-millionaires, is beyond my comprehension.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-47325075982129074652011-08-20T09:52:30.148-04:002011-08-20T09:52:30.148-04:00So say you...So say you...Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-67135830776879691862011-08-20T01:53:20.359-04:002011-08-20T01:53:20.359-04:00Of course, the rich Democrats don't represent ...Of course, the rich Democrats don't represent the people. Progressives clearly understand this. What most of us don't understand is how conservatives can vote for Republicans knowing hat the GOP is wholly owned and operated by the Ultra-Wealthy.<br /><br />Must be all that proclaimed moral authority...Grung_e_Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01894879088472559055noreply@blogger.com