Feeding Trent Lott

“If you are an average worker in Mississippi, in 2004 you made $24,650. That equates to a little over $11 an hour before taxes assuming you work no overtime. Republican Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi is insulted by lobby reform suggested by Democrats limiting meals paid for by lobbyist to $20. Trent Lott's response was, "Where can you eat for $20 McDonalds?" Suppose Mr. Lott if one of your average residents of Mississippi were to ask you to dinner, to discuss his hurricane damage. He would certainly have to work for 1.7 hours for your $20 meal. Over 21% of his daily wages before paying his taxes just to cover a meal, which when offered would insult you. Mr. Lott you have certainly lost touch with those you represent.”

“Elite crooks don't live like people who work for a living.”

“On Boo Hoo.
Talk DC prices.
That is where he lives for a few more years.”

“ya not gonna eat for $20 in DC, that's for sure.”

“Bateauxdriver

I hope you know you have just started another bash Stupid Mississippi Rednecks thread. The haters will come out in droves.

Lott will have another easy reelection because Mississippi likes the guy. That includes quite a lot of Black folks too.

I'm out of this thread.
Y'all have fun with your hate.”

“Stovie I'm just stirring the pot to see what rises. Old Trent ain't alone feeding at the public trough. Lots of hogs to his left and right. HA!”

“An alligator could get a meal for less than $20 if we let Trent take a swim before lunch.”

“his hides too tough to chew.........”

“You could get a nice lunch for $20. And drink water.”

“water=$3.00 per bottle”

“What seems to be bothering Lott is he may haver to pay for his own lunches.

Now there's a concept.”

“I don’t know about anyone else but the very idea that rich politicians are being fed (any percentage) by our tax dollars makes me ill.”

“I don't mind feeding them, but paper-training them is the worst!”

“the politicians need to watch Rachael Ray's show on how to eat on $ 40.00 a day



$40 a Day

Washington, DC
Rachael lays down the law in finding some awesome food bargains in our nation's capitol. From a cafeteria style breakfast at Teaism, to lunch at the local favorite, Clyde's of Georgetown, to a "tapas" dinner at Jaleo, will Rachael make her budget?

Recipes
Teaism Ginger Scones
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Summer Vegetable Ragout and Steak Fries
Teaism Chai
Edivias Con Brana, Naranjas y Almendras Endives with Oranges, Almonds and Goat Cheese
Calamares a La Romana Fried Squid with Aioli
Banana Flambe

Where to Find
Sky Terrace at Hotel Washington

Jaleo

Clyde's of Georgetown

Teaism
last edited: 1/19/06 8:22:02 AM”

“I hope you know you have just started another bash Stupid Mississippi Rednecks thread. The haters will come out in droves.

Present! Damn Mississippi rednecks. We here in Mizzoura have culture!”

“Rachel Ray is my ideal woman. Except for her being married.”

“I do a lot of work with public agencies. Some are corrupt and some are surprisingly clean and efficient. The clean ones have very strict rules about accepting gifts. They can’t let contractors take them out to lunch or accept anything of value.

The need for huge sums of money in today’s political campaigns is a guarantee of corruption. We are not their constituents, their source of money is.

I can accept that it takes a lot of money to maintain a home in DC and one ‘back home’. DC is an expensive place to live.

How about we pay our public servants enough to live well and prohibit them from taking anything of value from a lobbyist or anyone else? Seems this would go a long way toward cleaning up the mess that has been made of our system.

James Carville and Paul Begala have come up with a plan that goes even further – they would prohibit incumbents from accepting campaign contributions but free challengers to accept any amount from anyone as long as its reported. Taxpayer’s money would go to incumbents to match the challenger’s haul. I think it’s an interesting proposal.

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2006/0603.carville.html”

“What about freedom of speach? I should be able to contribute money to politicians I support.”

“I can accept that it takes a lot of money to maintain a home in DC and one ‘back home’. DC is an expensive place to live. .
VioLiN
12:20:32 PM
1/19/06

Violin I'm thinking we should provide free dorm style housing for congress in DC. Something on the lines of Bachelor Officer Quarters provided to military officers. I lived in BOQ while in the military and many were really nice. Also an on site cafeteria with a meal plan could be provided. Some meals that can be bought for $20 bucks or less. Then maybe common people could afford to hold office in Washington D.C. without the need for lobbyist dollars.”

“http://www.rvparkreviews.net/Maryland.html#College_Park

http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr=&q=cherry+hill+campground&near=College+Park,+MD&sa=X&oi=localr

This is where Jim Jeffords stayed in an RV when he was first in the House Of Representatives.........good example by a man of the people!!”

“I hope you know you have just started another bash Stupid Mississippi Rednecks thread. The haters will come out in droves.

Lott will have another easy reelection because Mississippi likes the guy. That includes quite a lot of Black folks too.

I'm out of this thread.
Y'all have fun with your hate.”
StoveStomper
9:07:43 PM
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You do this every single time a thread comes out that mentions the city of New York or any other place you find distasteful. You gotta be able to take if you want to dish it out as much as you do. Which is ok, if you want to be truthful and put yourself in that "hater" category...”