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michaelflutist's avatar

If everyone left after 2 years, the lobbyists would rule even much more than they do now, so I think that's a really off the wall extremist point of view. On the other hand. I'm not saying he shouldn't retire now. In fact, I think that would be the most honorable thing for him to do. But the number of historical precedents behind his actions is innumerable. And he's done quite enough for it to be repugnant for anyone to call him a "bitch", which is also a gendered insult that means to belittle him as female. You didn't do that, but I think the level of vituperation against him should be toned down a little bit.

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slothlax's avatar

I agree that bitch was uncalled for.

I never said anyone shouldn't run for reelection, but if the justification is "I just like being in Congress", then I'm completely unsatisfied with that.

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michaelflutist's avatar

Totally understood.

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