So I recently heard that the Washington Post actually keeps track of the number of times the members of Congress are absent from a vote. You know - doing that thing that we elected them to do? Some might even call it their job? Our taxes pay for them to propose and make laws, consider our taxes, our social programs, our military...blah blah blah...and then they are supposed to tie it all up in a pretty bow and present it to the American people so that we know they are actually doing something. Doing something by voting for stuff.
It seems that some of our presidential candidates are doing better than others at holding down these jobs whilst campaigning, and I just thought I'd show you what I mean here.
And before you go all bug eyed on me - I know. Campaigning for president takes time, and the actual mechanics of campaigning aren't driven by party lines. I get it. I get that it takes time and money to win over voters. I mean - sheesh! Our candidates have to get on their private jets and move from city to city at the drop of a hat; they have to do television spots at all hours of the day while trying to look refreshed, they must meet with their constituents to discuss the issues, and spend time with there strategists "spinning" the latest tidbits published about them that may not be so favorable. All this, among a plethora of other things, I am sure. They must be so tired. Poor things.
When do they eat? When do they pee? WHEN DO THEY DO THEIR REAL JOBS with a schedule like that?
Survey says(!):
Of the 454 votes that have taken place (so far) during the 110th congress,
- John McCain missed 257. That's a whopping FIFTY SIX POINT SIX percent.
- Barack Obama? He missed 174. That's 38.3%, or more than one third.
- Hillary Clinton - She missed 112. That's 24.7%. Still not that impressive.
My job is not nearly as glamorous, expensive, or time-consuming, but I can say that if I only showed up to do it 75% of the time, I'd be shit-canned so fast that my head would spin. And then I might be one of the many fine folks that have to leverage welfare to survive.
Go Dems!
2 comments:
I completely disagree. It takes a LOT of work to fire somebody. You would be around for months..probably years gettign paid for doing nothing, showing up to work for a few mintues here and there, etc etc etc. Take a look around you next time you are in the office.......... you have no need to fear. ;p
I really think that I will move to Mexico if that Clinton lady wins. At this point I'm all for Obama. We all miss a few days here and there.
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