The Gangster Government

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) speaking on the House floor:

Now weve moved into the realm of gangster government. We have gangster government when the Federal Government has set up a new cartel and private businesses now have to go begging with their hand out to their local hopefully well politically connected Congressman or their Senator so they can buy a peace offering for that local business. Is that the kind of country we are going to have in the future?

Watch and weep

How Much Would You Pay For A Pair Of These Sneakers?

$49?



$75?




$120?




$155?





$175?







How about $500?

Does it sounds the right amount for a public figure to spend on a pair of sneakers when the country is in recession and heading toward depression?

Let 'em eat cake!

I dunno...to me it seems to be a little over the top - in particular when you claim to be for the little guy and feel his pain. A little modesty and humility didn't hurt anyone.