Thursday, June 14, 2007

quote for the day

"Mommy, why is the lying man still in charge of the law?"

The original senate Statement of No Confidence towards Attorney General Alberto Gonzoles, according to Jon Stewart at the Daily Show.

5 comments:

United We Lay said...

That was incredible. I forget who it was, but he also showed a Senator talking about the immigration bill in RHYME. RHYME? Seriously? These are our law makers.

daveawayfromhome said...

Having TV coverage of congress is considered important by transparency standards, but I wonder if it doesnt lead merely to (endless) posturing while the real debates move to back-rooms and out of sight. Maybe it's time for the cameras to go and dignity to return (so to speak).

United We Lay said...

I disagee. I think the lawmakes should be on camara when they are making the law. They need to be held accountable. It's the standards that need to change.

daveawayfromhome said...

There have always been reporters and the congressional record (one to back up the other), not to mention the observation gallery, but cameras add an element of theatre to the proceedings, which are far too important for such grandstanding. We know what goes on in the courtroom without cameras, congress can work just as well, and with far more dignity than they display nowadays.

United We Lay said...

Okay. I get your point. No cameras, just reporters.