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Topic started on 27-10-2009 @ 09:21 PM by solarstorm

fourwinds10.com...

Here you go folks. Your elected officials hard at work!

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 09:25 PM by ExPostFacto

Playing solitaire on any other day or time in our history would be a non issue. But, WTF!!! Solitaire, sports pages while the country and states are in the worst condition in a very long time, is appalling. They want a budget cut, I suggest starting with cutting all of their salaries.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 09:29 PM by JohnnyR

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Yeah I've seen that pic before, pretty bad. Here's another example of "lawmakers gone wild" (nobody steal that, might have to make a future video series

YouTube Link

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reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 09:30 PM by sad_eyed_lady

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Our hard working elected officials. Yeah, no wonder they are so ineffective.
What a bunch of bull #.

This link needs to go far and wide.

Thanks for sharing.

Starred and Flagged.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 09:36 PM by Osiris1953

There needs to be something done about this. Regardless of the fact that they are elected officials, supposedly help run our country, regardless of that, they are still at work. You don't dick around on facebook and play solitaire when you are supposed to be working. In general if you are at work and you get caught doing such things instead of working you at least deserve a write-up. These idiots deserve more than that simply because of the positions they hold. It really is rather sickening.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 09:58 PM by ProfEmeritus

Imagine if a pilot and a co-pilot did that on a flight to, say Minneapolis.
Oh, wait a minute, they did!

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 10:43 PM by enigma.prufrock

Now Now You guys are looking at this from the wrong angle, something I did not expect from ATS....

Let's think about this for a sec....at least they will be creating LESS DAMAGE to the country if otherwise occupied....the less actual WORK they do, ironically, probably the better off we will all end up.......

(yes I know, cynical much?)

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 10:47 PM by ProfEmeritus

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Let's think about this for a sec....at least they will be creating LESS DAMAGE to the country if otherwise occupied....the less actual WORK they do, ironically, probably the better off we will all end up.......

That's very true, unless they are using the card games to decide how big to make the deficit, or what to do with the budget they have.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 10:51 PM by Melissa101

Fellow ATSers, Ya'll crack me up...Yes this is tragic, everyone who pays taxes and subsoquently their salaries should march into this place and have a fit. Excuse me but WTFingF? We need to fire our government period.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:05 PM by ProfEmeritus

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We need to fire our government period.

You needed that photo to realize that?

If we fire them, though, then they'd have to WORK. I wouldn't want to frequent any company they end up working for.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:07 PM by imd12c4funn

She should click "start new game".
That layout is one of the worst I've seen.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:10 PM by JohnnyR

Originally posted by ProfEmeritus
reply to post by Melissa101

We need to fire our government period.

You needed that photo to realize that?
If we fire them, though, then they'd have to WORK. I wouldn't want to frequent any company they end up working for.

Naw, that shouldn't be a problem professor, they would bankrupt that business as well

Oops need another line, probably on topic would help. I'm starting this Nov 2, I'm going to vote every incumbent on the ballot out

Granted it's only a couple state reps but figured I'd get some practice for 2010

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reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:18 PM by jimmyx

Originally posted by solarstorm
fourwinds10.com...

Here you go folks. Your elected officials hard at work!

so you don't think this could have been possibly faked?? i'd problably want to talk to some of the interns there for verification, before biting on this.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:21 PM by ProfEmeritus

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I'm starting this Nov 2, I'm going to vote every incumbent on the ballot out Granted it's only a couple state reps but figured I'd get some practice for 2010

That is excellent advice. If the politicians aren't in power very long, they don't have as much time to develop corrupt connections. I wish we had the option of having a line on every ballot box that reads "None of the above", and if it gets more votes than the candidates for that office, they have to throw out the incumbent, AND the other candidates on the ballot, and come up with new names. That we, we could literally eliminate politicians- just keep checking "None of the above".

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:22 PM by Bored To Tears

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Yeah, I looked at that photo and thought it was fake also.

I could be wrong, but it just seems fake to me.

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:24 PM by harrytuttle

Now, if these guys were reading threads on ATS, well, they'd get my vote.

But Facebook, Solataire? Infowars, okay, but sports scores??

reply posted on 27-10-2009 @ 11:35 PM by ProfEmeritus

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Actually, Hennessy admitted that he did this. Here is his apology letter to his constituents:

Dear Bridgeporters:

By now, readers of the Connecticut Post are very familiar with the Associated Press photos that show me playing computer solitaire during the most recent session of the General Assembly.

It was certainly bad judgment for me to play a computer game during the final House session on the budget. As a result, I am embarrassed and I apologize to each and every person in my legislative district.

Although my actions were inexcusable, I want to assure Bridgporters that my poor judgment in this instance in no way indicates that I ignored your interests on this very serious matter.

Over the past seven months, as a member of the General Assembly’s Finance Committee, I participated fully in the budget process and played an active role in crafting and passing a State budget that provides the necessary services to our communities and minimizes any negative impact on the City of Bridgeport and its people.

Again, I sincerely apologize to each of you and look forward to having the continued privilege of representing you and your interests in Hartford. I thank you in advance for your understanding and have been humbled by those of you who have already expressed your understanding and forgiveness.

Very truly yours,

Rep. Jack Hennessy (D-Bridgeport)