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Is Congress too stupid to read and understand the TPP documents without (Original Post) CK_John Apr 2015 OP
Remind me why our representatives should have to read it without the staff, attorney's, etc. merrily Apr 2015 #1
I was just thinking of a rock solid carreer for any aspiring millionaire. world wide wally Apr 2015 #2
Not everyone is an expert in everything. Staff are a suppliment to the process. jwirr Apr 2015 #3

merrily

(45,251 posts)
1. Remind me why our representatives should have to read it without the staff, attorney's, etc.
Fri Apr 24, 2015, 11:33 AM
Apr 2015

we taxpayers pay for, precisely to make sure they understand complex documents?

I doubt it was written without all the help the drafters felt they needed.

world wide wally

(21,744 posts)
2. I was just thinking of a rock solid carreer for any aspiring millionaire.
Fri Apr 24, 2015, 12:21 PM
Apr 2015

Move to a solidly Republican congressional district in your state.
Work for the Republican party and build up loyalty points.
Jockey yourself into a position where they allow you to run for Congress (when the current asshole becomes a lobbyist)
Once you are in office, just vote however they tell you to vote (no reading or thought required)
After a few terms, retire and become a lobbyist yourself.
This also paves the way for someone else to become a millionaire.

See how easy this is?

*note: this may also work for some Democratic districts as well.

Isn't democracy wonderful?

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