Don’t give up!
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Thanks to John Haile…
Archive for September, 2009
We’re screwed. 52% of lobbyists come from Government jobs, the ULTIMATE ‘friends with benefits’ program
Sunday, September 27th, 2009
According to Bloomberg:
The army of industry lobbyists in the health-care battle is fighting on familiar terrain: More than half of them used to work for the government they’re trying to influence.Of 2,737 lobbyists hired to promote the interests of drug companies, insurers, hospitals, health professionals, industry groups and business organizations, 1,418 — or 52 percent — have worked for Congress, the White House or federal agencies. That includes 55 former members of Congress.
Its a sick, incestuous system. We should forbid employment as lobbyists until 5 years after leaving government employ. Force lobbying PACs and corporations to hire regular people, not those with ‘FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS’ in the government…
Designer Hooker boots for when the economy is in the tank!
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Got THIRTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS? Get yourself some designer hooker boots!
Got NINETEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS?
When there are too many applicants for every available job, you gotta be creative! And rich!
