So Charles Rangel is super corrupt — which is a surprise to no one but it’s interesting that it looks like they’re actually going to do something about it now. Why do we let this stuff go on so long, though? Do we have trouble finding which politicians are corrupt? I’ll give you a hint on that: It’s pretty much all of them.
We send incompetent sociopaths to run things in Washington, and if they weren’t corrupt already they soon will be with their new power. So should we stop electing incompetent sociopaths. Well, that’s not really practical. Instead, let’s just assume they all are criminals already. We get everyone in Congress ankle bracelets and parole officers and monitor them 24/7. Frankly, if you’re an elected official, you shouldn’t have a single private conversation while serving; that’s a trade off for the job. As soon as we start treating all our politicians as criminals, we’ll be less disappointed in them.
“Frankly, if you’re an elected official, you shouldn’t have a single private conversation while serving; that’s a trade off for the job.”
Brilliant Idea. How can we make that work?
Perhaps a reality TV crew can follow each elected official around 24/7. It would take a lot of editing to get me to watch it though.
hwuu, how about a transmitting bionic eye with built-in microphone? We have the technology.
Or just take ’em out and dump ’em in the Potomac.
Why do we let this stuff go on so long, though? Do we have trouble finding which politicians are corrupt?
No we know exactly which ones are corrupt. its the ones with the d and r behind their names. The d’s just don’t care if their people are corrupt commie thieves because they have no morals or ethics to draw from to notice. The r’s are corrupt but get caught because they are not good at it because they have a moral center. Once caught though, they are not re-elected, unlike the d’s.
I propose shock collars, if they have a conversation outside of a public interrupter and microphone, they get zapped until their hair catches fire. So, if nothing else, we get the entertainment of watching the pols run around screaming while on fire.
Problem solved, Jimmy! They won’t talk much once they’re in the Potomac.
Can’t call Charles corrupt. That would be racist. Guess if he was a murderer and Caucasians called him a murderer, that would be racist. Just sayin.
It may work, but a pigs-eye view of sausage being made is not for the faint of heart.
Tell ya what…for the current base pay of $170,000.00 per year plus generous retirement benefits, and all the allowances, gratuities, per diem, graft and corruption a senator or congressman can scam in a year, much less the power trip involved…I will take you up on your generous offer. I promise I will absolutely wear ankle bracelets and will submit to 24 hour per day parole officers keeping an eye on me and you can monitor me 24/7. Frankly, I agree, if I’m an elected official, I shouldn’t have a single private conversation while serving; I think that’s a reasonable trade off for the bucks I can earn….zzyzx, potential humble public servent, willing to serve any time any where….as long as the money is good.
If the above position isn’t available I am willing to take a position as city manager of Bell California….zzyzx, also available for birthdays and bar mitzvahs.
Honestly, the old “let the punishment fit the crime”, should be applied to officials… rigorously and on television.
Bids will go towards reducing the deficit.
In the case of accepting a small emolument, such as a lavish dinner, simple restitution and a sign that says “imbecile” would be required for a couple of months.
For “Cheatin’ Charlie” Rangel?
Cornholed by a rhino in a pit full of squid.
Live squid, pickled squid, I don’t care.
The winner of the “what to do with this offender” gets a years taxes written off and 1% of the gross broadcast receipts.
Capitalism! Ya know I love it!
I’ve always thought that all political offices should have a term limit, and upon leaving office, the elected official should stand trial. He/she would be investigated financially, and any major decisions they’ve made will be put under the microscope. There would be a jury, which would render a verdict of corrupt or not-corrupt. If found not-corrupt, the pol would be congratulated publicly and allowed to run for another office, if so desired.
If found corrupt, the pol would be sold into slavery in some foreign country.
I volunteer for the job of parole officer, ankle monitor monitor-er, and shock collar operator.
“Cornholed by a rhino in a pit full of squid. “
I demand a “how much we hate Congress” thread !!! Let the dung fly!
What about politician’s rights? Instead of innocent until proven guilty, we could go with innocent until elected…
…Naah.
I thought by throwing out the kings and having a popular vote, we were supposed to be done with this overwhelming corruption.
Put em all in Stocks with signs like moron, retard or congressman and let people jeer and throw stuff at them! That would be awesome!
“As soon as we start treating all our politicians as criminals, we’ll be less disappointed in them.”
I’ve been assuming they were all criminals for a long time. I just prefer the ones with an “R” because those crooks tend to not want to raise taxes as much as those crooks with the “D”. Plus I figure the ones with the “R” are more sympathetic to arming dinasaurs with rocket launchers or lasers. It’s just a matter of selecting the crook that best suits your world view.
If it was up to me, I’d make them all wear stripped suits with a “D”, “R” or “I” in Congress.
I propose we revamp Alcatraz and use it to house all of Congress. We will then turn Washington, D.C. into a large prison farm. This could lead to many exciting Hollywood features starring Tommy Lee Jones, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
So then, allowing politicians to trample on the Constitution as they stole enough power and control that they only answer to themselves was a bad idea? Wow, who could have seen that coming.
I propose that ALL of the elected persons be required to wear the logo of ALL of their Corporate Sponsors ala NASCAR drivers jumpsuits. This idea did not originate from me, I read it elsewhere but cannot remember the source (it could have been here).
To save the time it takes for the stuff to setup and cure, I propose that all congressmen be fitted with “concrete overshoes” and wear them during their term in office. Then, if they do something that really annoys the people, they’re all set for a boat ride halfway across the Potomac.
At the end of their term, we can take a poll on whether to remove the shoes or do the boat ride.
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