So how many of us would get fired if we just blew off 7 weeks of work and expected to get paid?

[diabeticman]

MSNBC said congress just recessed early.

[yeoman6987]

1. If I had another job to do like take care of my district

I wouldn't care. I would rather they work in Washington one month out of the year and work in the state or district the rest. That is why Congress does not work anymore. Too much time in Washington and not enough time learning the needs of their responsible state and voters.

[diabeticman]

3. THEIR JOB IS TO REP THE DISTRICT CITIZENS IN WASHINGTON! That is why we send people to washington.

[Rex]

4. That one is on a roll today.

No no...you know, their OTHER job!

[pinboy3niner]

5. What's loonier is to think Members of Congress don't work when they're out of session

There may be a helluva lot of campaign fundraising in addition to legislative work and constituent meetings, but someone in one of those offices is virtually never "off the clock".

[Rex]

6. No no no...they have other jobs.

You know...pool cleaner, crop duster, that sorta thing. What's sad is the GOP has brought the process to almost a screeching halt and morons still vote for them!

Can you explain that?

[yeoman6987]

9. And they forget all about the constituents

And pay attention to lobbyists. Surprised you are unaware of this.

[Rex]

2. Well what can one expect from Congress? They are completely dysfunctional

thanks to the GOP and their insane need to destroy the nation.

[justiceischeap]

7. And they complain about teachers being overpaid. nt

[Turbineguy]

8. Ah yes, but you see,

we pay them not to work. They do less damage that way.

[BuelahWitch]

10. Didn't they just get back from summer vacation?

Geez, how would it be!

[KG]

11. their real job isn't tp pass laws, it's to raise money. they need to go home for that