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1. #522362
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:35 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

   Hubris.

2. #522366
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:36 pm, MarcoPolo said:

   Do I really have to pay for plants in their offices? Sheesh.

3. #522372
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:37 pm, b-cat said:

   I think the standard is framed photos of the Leader on the wall and red flags in the corners.

4. #522375
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:38 pm, William Amos said:

   Michelle read your mail the DOJ just dropped the ball in the ohio voter case

5. #522386
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:43 pm, TooMuchTime said:

   I think the standard is framed photos of the Leader on the wall and red flags in the corners.

   I think this would be appropriate for the democrats when it comes to office decorations.

6. #522394
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:48 pm, b-cat said:

   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:43 pm, TooMuchTime said:
   I think this would be appropriate for the democrats when it comes to office decorations.

   Che was pre-Obama communist. Che never communized the evil USA. Besides, one must worship his Obamaness or its off to the gulags.

7. #522399
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:52 pm, madchef said:

   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:43 pm, TooMuchTime said:
   I think the standard is framed photos of the Leader on the wall and red flags in the corners.
   I think this would be appropriate for the democrats when it comes to office decorations.

   That’s their idea of bipartisanship, the views of Marxists AND Communists are both execptable to them.

8. #522400
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:52 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:38 pm, William Amos said:

   Michelle read your mail the DOJ just dropped the ball in the ohio voter case

   Can you please fill us in on this?

9. #522402
   On October 30th, 2008 at 1:54 pm, Bud Fox said:

   What about barf bags for conservatives?

10. #522403
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:54 pm, William Amos said:

    Can you please fill us in on this?

    Go here on Hotair to see

11. #522409
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, MtsEdge said:

    “Dewey Defeats Truman”

12. #522414
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:58 pm, Uncle Monkey said:

    Yeah, pictures to frame from the library of congress.

13. #522415
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:58 pm, sambo said:

    b-cat said:
    I think the standard is framed photos of the Leader on the wall and red flags in the corners.

    LOL. But that is a directive…not an option!

14. #522418
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:59 pm, jeffshultz said:

    You do have to appreciate the “and inexpensive” part.

    Realistically, when they could be talking gold chased drapes, this is downright reasonable.

15. #522424
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:02 pm, Defector01 said:

    Inexpensive to a Congressional representative is only a couple of million dollars

16. #522429
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:08 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    The conscience of a Democrat.

    None.

17. #522437
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:16 pm, denver republican said:

    Someone needs to fill me in on what the big deal is here.

    That said, I think it’s awful handy we all now have the e-mail address to the Senate listserv.

18. #522440
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:18 pm, Lifeofthemind said:

    The sad thing about the Democrats running against “8 years of Bush” is that except for maybe two years of Gingrich and Clinton triangulating we have been under a Democratic party controled governemnt for the last 20 years. Bush has never had control over the Department of Justice or most of the bureacracy.

19. #522442
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:18 pm, jeffshultz said:

    C’mon guys, a few laser photos, inexpensively framed, probably free plants from the US Botanical Garden (is that part of the Smithsonian like the National Zoo?), and stuff on loan from the National Gallery and the military.

    Much ado about nothing indeed. This sounds positively frugal for anyone’s office.

20. #522443
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:18 pm, smfoushee said:

    Thats all well and good, but who does Pelosi call to change the drapes?

21. #522450
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:22 pm, Socky said:

    So they don’t have a clue about fixing the economy, but they’re all about redecorating? Your Democrat party folks.

    Maybe they can take some redecorating tips from The Obamassiah’s favorite “outstanding” mayor

    Upon entering the foyer of 9240 Dwight, on the city’s east side, one is treated to a checkerboard tiled floor with a large crack running down its center. To the right is a padded ladies’ powder room highlighted by silver buttons. To the left is the formal living room with a carved granite mantel, a baby grand piano, candy-striped sconces and garish pink drapes with a pediment of buttoned red leather.

22. #522462
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:33 pm, Flyoverman said:

    5. The Department of the Navy (and Army, etc.?) will loan items to your office.

    Items from the Army include, camoflage netting, sand bags, razor wire, ponchos, bungee cors, 90 mile per hour tape, ammunition boxes, and empty MRE cases.

23. #522465
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:34 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    Louse-enberg will probably win in NJ. Although he should not even be in office today. He was illegally place on the ballot after the other grease-ball democrat Torricelli had to withdraw from the election 6 years ago.

    It was past the deadline for ballot changes, but the dems just did it because they knew bribe-taking Torch-boy would get clobbered.

    This state is pathetic.

24. #522472
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:39 pm, John Ansell said:

    William Amos, Please check this out. Is “the Big guy” Gov. Bag-o-chips or Obama?

25. #522473
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:42 pm, cheapseat said:

    n.j. seems never to get the notion they are getting screwed by their politicians and they are free to remove them. they get the politicians they want, from corzine to lautenberg to that other weasel senator. and you wonder why n.j. is a constant butt of jokes.

26. #522474
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:42 pm, rambler said:

    Does the decorating include designer ashtrays? I know he didn’t really quit.

27. #522490
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:52 pm, Paul Revere said:

    Whatever you do Judy, sweetie, don’t paint the walls white.

28. #522497
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:56 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    and you wonder why n.j. is a constant butt of jokes.

    I don’t wonder… I live here.

    Because of the CD boundary changes way back when, the current Dem/Rep split in NJ congressional reps is not likely to change much. Take the 12th CD.. Rush Holt.. very liberal that pretends to be moderate is likely going to beat the conservative candidate Bateman because much of what used to be the 12th CD.. MOnmouth County… very Red.. now includes a huge swatch of Trenton and much of Monmouth was removed, negating the republican bases vote.

    As far as US Senators go, the state is controlled by the populations in Camden, Trenton, Patterson, Newark and Jersey City. Those areas control statewide elections. It would take nearly unanimous conservative votes in the remaining areas to out pace the urban areas.

    They say NJ has a large number of independents… but those independents are mostly Dems in denial. Libs that just don’t like the Dem label.

29. #522502
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:58 pm, William Amos said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:39 pm, John Ansell said:
    William Amos, Please check this out. Is “the Big guy” Gov. Bag-o-chips or Obama?

    Blagojevich

    I read that the Feds were after him.

30. #522508
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:01 pm, feebiebabe said:

    there’s a lot of wisdom to the old sayin;…”dont count your chickens before they are hatched”.

    I just hope they will be eating crow after this one.

31. #522522
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm, Silkyinfamous said:

    I am collecting ideas on different (and inexpensive) ways to accessorize your office with pictures, photos, plants, etc. Here are some ideas that I’ve heard of, but if you have any other ideas, please email them to me and I’ll add them to the list.

    Picture of Che
    Sickle
    Rage Against the Machine Albums
    Red Drapes and Carpet from China
    Karl Marx Literature
    Approved ink Stamper for all programs that come across the desk
    CSNY poster
    Hemp chair
    Arugula planter and light

32. #522523
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:15 pm, NJRepublican said:

    I live in North Jersey. There has been ZERO campaigning from Zimmer. How on Earth does he expect to beat Lautenberg if he doesn’t campaign?? It was soooo easy too. He needed to hammer him about the age issue. If Lautenberg thought Millicent Fenwick was too old when he ran against her (she was 72), then how can he be “fit for office” at the age of 84??

33. #522531
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:20 pm, CrazyFool said:

    Don’t forget your ‘Dear Leader’ pins!

    Can’t tell one Dear Leader from another without an offical Pin!

    Get them before the rush (when they become mandatory for all government employees).

34. #522535
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:21 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    How about steel curtains and iron bars on the doorway, with a toilet way over in the corner. Most should be in jail anyway.

35. #522560
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:30 pm, love2rumba said:

    The only plants they are truly interested in is Cannabis

36. #522585
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:38 pm, NJRepublican said:

    #36 Or “undecided” voters at a debate. Those are nice plants too!

37. #522630
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:54 pm, mattm said:

    A little cocky aren’t they?

38. #522647
    On October 30th, 2008 at 4:01 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    It’s all about them.

39. #522699
    On October 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm, JohnS said:

    Also mandatory will be a picture of The Furher: Obama. Complete with a Red border and saluting a picture of Mao, Pol Pot and Nancy Pelosi.

40. #522730
    On October 30th, 2008 at 4:55 pm, right_on said:

    Humph! They are just TOO busy doing “the people’s” business to bring in their own photos, and indoor plants!

41. #522741
    On October 30th, 2008 at 5:04 pm, The Ugly American said:

    Well that should sent all those greedy Wall Street bastards a message.

42. #522748
    On October 30th, 2008 at 5:10 pm, John Ansell said:

    Will they have to install foot baths?

43. #522775
    On October 30th, 2008 at 5:28 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    Erica Jong Tells Italians Obama Loss ‘Will Spark the Second American Civil War. Blood Will Run in the Streets’

    Who Wants to Incite Riots and Why?

44. #522793
    On October 30th, 2008 at 5:45 pm, Send_Me said:

    Here’s the link to the Government Accountability Office, specifically the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse section. Their phone number is: 1-800-424-5454.

    http://www.gao.gov/fraudnet/fraudnet.htm

45. #522835
    On October 30th, 2008 at 6:44 pm, zyzzyg said:

    This is standard operating procedure for all congressional offices. The GSA also provides furniture for congressional offices.

    It is silly, but these guys get exercised when a senior member leaves office, because not only does their prime real estate (office with the best veiw and conveniences) is to be re-awarded (sometimes by seniority – sometimes by lot) but so does their government provided furnishings.

    This happens every cycle.

    Yep, and those congressional leaders also get additional pay, starting with standing committee chairs, to Whips, to the Speaker.

    This is nothing to become unhinged over.

46. #522839
    On October 30th, 2008 at 6:46 pm, RedDog said:

    Communism: Forcibly taking other peoples property under the guise of government to give to your homies so they will have your back when challenges come.

    Flavor 1: Socialist-a communist who is squeamish about doing “wet” work. That is – violence and killing.

    Flavor 2: Marxist-a communist who advocates violent revolution and totalitarian government control over the people.

    Flavor 3: Leninist-a Marxist who employs routine state intimidation, violence and killing as a technique to maintain power.

    Flavor 4: Stalinist-a Leninist on steroids.

    Flavor 5: Maoist-a Stalinist with no scruples.

    Flavor 6: American Liberal: a socialist who thinks he’s “progressive”.

47. #522841
    On October 30th, 2008 at 6:48 pm, RedDog said:

    I have no idea why I stuck that on this topic….. PO’d I guess.

48. #522848
    On October 30th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, rambler said:

    Word is that WENDY BUTTON, Obama/Edwards speech writter has endorced McCain.

49. #522885
    On October 30th, 2008 at 8:14 pm, John Ansell said:

    This story is growing fast. Wish the media would do some reporting because this has the potential to take out a sitting Gov., A presidential candidate and many many many more. Like Senator Durbin.

    William Amos, Gov. Blag is Public official A but was Public official A raising money for Barack through this. After all, Rezko did donate money to Barack.

50. #522960
    On October 30th, 2008 at 10:27 pm, chapoutier said:

    Word is that WENDY BUTTON, Obama/Edwards speech writter has endorced McCain.

    No. Freaking. Way. THE Wendy Button?

    Well hell, I am not even going to bother voting on Tuesday. My spirit is broken. I mean, you know the old truism: As Wendy Button goes, so goes the nation.

51. #523055
    On October 31st, 2008 at 2:26 am, BobonStatenIsland said:

    Ayers office (yeah, he’ll get one) will have a photo of Sirhan Sirhan. (I wonder if Obama will pardon him?)
    Earlier this evening as I strolled though enemy territory (Union Square Park in Manhattan) there was this guy folding up all his many Obama T-shirts for the night. I asked if they were free….he chuckled and said they were $20 (hmmm…a capatalist). I told hem he’d be giving them away on Wed. All the poor college kids down there can use them to cry into.

52. #523057
    On October 31st, 2008 at 2:31 am, BobonStatenIsland said:

    And, YES, Wendy Button….who said what finally drove her to our side was (and I said to all those I know that THIS was the defining moment for Obama and it would be his downfall) the way the Left treated Joe the Plumber! When I was asked after the last debate who I thought won, I said “Obama didn’t just lose that debate, he just lost the election” It IS NOT what Obama said TO Joe the Plumber, it is what Obama, along with Biden and the media is DOING to Joe the Plumber. there are those who don’t even get Socialism, But Stalinism doesn’t sell well here in America.

53. #523078
    On October 31st, 2008 at 5:56 am, Mostly Annoyed said:

    I’m think these thieves should be required to live in dorms and be supplied with small generic office space with limited budget for staff and be required to be under CONSTANT SURVEILLANCE the entire time they are in office(includes all accounts and family members). Limit campaign contributions to $25 per person only in the year prior to an election they actually run and all funds must be spent or donated to a real charity, not political. No corporate donations at all. Any violation of the rules would result in manditory jail term and loss of all Govt benefits including pension. Manditory Jail term for any persons assisting in circumventing rules(especially Lawyers! No attorney client privledge here at all!)

    Maybe then we might get some honest people running for office. Of course it would take an amendment to the constitution to do it. You can’t use laws on these jerks. They are too good at manipulating the language to make it totally meaningless and exmept themselves.

    I know but I can fantasize can’t I? I just don’t see any other way to stop the corruption and get people in office that can get positive things done for THE COUNTRY.

54. #523853
    On October 31st, 2008 at 3:20 pm, torabora said:

    A couple autographed pictures of Marx and Lenin should spiff up any lefties walls.