Regulating the First Lady
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House Republicans are pressing for a change in federal law that could force Michelle Obama and future first ladies to do more of their policy work in public. But Democrats warn President Obama may take the attempt personally as an attack on his wife.
The GOP effort is being led by the ranking member of the House Oversight...
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We are trying actually to protect the historic role of the first lady, Issa insisted, repeatedly invoking the transparency mantra of the Obama administration. I believe this is open government at its finest.
I guess I shouldn't read anything into the the fact that Issa has been in congress for years and he has only thought of this now...
If I thought they were being legit (which I do NOT):
1) Fight to keep the nepotism laws in effect
2) Reaction to Hillary's secret health care committee
In reality, it is partisan politics - but there is an argument that if the First Lady is going to be involved in running things, there should be some types of controls in place.
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Originally Posted by spooje
I guess I shouldn't read anything into the the fact that Issa has been in congress for years and he has only thought of this now ?
Your mistake is using the verb "thought" in relation to the compound proper noun "Darryl Issa". Never the twain shall meet.
This is ...
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In reality, it is partisan politics - but there is an argument that if the First Lady is going to be involved in running things, there should be some types of controls in place.
I understand you're only stating a devil's advocate position, but if she wasn't elected, and she's not on the federal payroll, then federal oversight of ...
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Originally Posted by bup
I understand you're only stating a devil's advocate position, but if she wasn't elected, and she's not on the federal payroll, then federal oversight of her 'position' is really inappropriate.
The continuation of that train of thought is that if she is not elected, not on ...
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Originally Posted by bup
I understand you're only stating a devil's advocate position, but if she wasn't elected, and she's not on the federal payroll, then federal oversight of her 'position' is really inappropriate.
I disagree. At least not is she is forging public policy. But, hell, I think ...
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Originally Posted by Algher
The continuation of that train of thought is that if she is not elected, not on the Federal payroll, and has not been confirmed by the Senate, she should not be in charge of anything.
Well, then, put in oversights of whatever committee-head she might become. Not ...
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Originally Posted by Algher
The continuation of that train of thought is that if she is not elected, not on the Federal payroll, and has not been confirmed by the Senate, she should not be in charge of anything.
I wasn't aware that she was in charge of anything. My impression has been that she's ...
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Originally Posted by Algher
The continuation of that train of thought is that if she is not elected, not on the Federal payroll, and has not been confirmed by the Senate, she should not be in charge of anything.
But this is awfully behind the times of them. IIRC, Laura Bush was involved in ...
Quote: Originally Posted by elucidator You leave Dana Perino alone! (sob) She tries so hard! She gives and she gives, and all you bastards can do (sob) is tear her down! It's like they're deliberately crashing airplanes right into her hoping to make her crumble... Too soon? .
Quote: Originally Posted by boytyperanma Can we add McCain telling the senate he'd never in 20 years seen someone denied an extra minute? Maybe he just wasn't paying attention the time he did so twice in one day in the exact same manner Franken did? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUEyp...=TL&playnext=1 In John McCain's defense, he is senile, so that may explain things. PS. What are the odds on this thread reaching 1,000...
Quote: Originally Posted by dhkendall Yeah, I was entertining the possibility that this was sarcasm, but I also wasn't ruling out the possiblity that this was completely truthful. "Never underestimate the stupidity of the American public" is my motto. I will bet you $100 there are people out there who are genuinely proud to be called a "bigot" "because, dang it, whats I believed back when I...
Quote: Originally Posted by Death of Rats The RNC drafts a new resolution to define what a Republican is now. Wow, except for cutting taxes and expanding wars, they seem to have no positive agenda at all.
When I first saw this, I could not believe it wasn't a parody. I even opened up a thread in CS to make sure I wasn't being punked by The Onion. The Tea Party Documentary trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2qil4Swcew
What is finally discredited to the world is the... What is finally discredited to the world is the Republican idea of looking the other way while you profit, not the idea of America at large.
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