If Congress doesn't read or write the bills, then they're JUST A SHOW!

[Dionysus]

They're literally just a dog and pony show, actors, for YOUR benefit to obscure the real decision makers and how decisions in this country are made. Any congresspeople who actually believe that they should be doing the job outlined in the constitution, who believe they're there to work, they have quite an entrenched system to overcome.

[Lisle16]

So true. You can count on one hand the number of congresspeople of full integrity.

[Dr.3D]

It's been my contention for some time, that those who write and tell congress how to vote on those bills, actually control this country.

Why should congresspeople read the bills when they already know how they are supposed to vote on them?

[hillbilly123069]

Its been the lobbyists writing them for the last decade.

[Conza88]

Its been the lobbyists writing them for the last decade.

And who hires the lobbyists... ?

[eOs]

And who hires the lobbyists... ?

arnorld schwarzenegger?

[Pericles]

Its been the lobbyists writing them for the last decade.

Correction: Its been the lobbyists writing them for the last 25 years.

[muh_roads]

And who hires the lobbyists... ?

From what I understand they just completely line the halls of congress trying to speak with anyone they can and pay off anybody in the process.

[AJ Antimony]

If Congress really had no power and was just a big show, then why would millions of dollars by raised and spent to run for a seat?

[Maverick]

If Congress really had no power and was just a big show, then why would millions of dollars by raised and spent to run for a seat?

Because the people who run for those seats spend a bunch of other people's money so they can get into a position to accept bribes, kickbacks, and payoffs for personal gain.

[agitator]

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/superior-court-of-dc/

About 32 minutes into it he explains the Jefferson rules.

A MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE:
for the Use of the Senate of the United States.
BY THOMAS JEFFERSON.

EVERY bill shall receive three readings, previous to its being passed; and the President shall give notice at each whether it be the first, second, or third; which readings shall be on three different days, unless the Senate unanimously direct otherwise, or, unless by a joint vote of both Houses, or the expiration of their term, the session is to be closed within three days. Rule 13.