Politico Report: Congress Lacks Mental Faculties, Filled with Drunks

Politico Report on Congressional Behavior

• 📰 A Politico article surveyed 25 members of the House of Representatives about their jobs, revealing concerning insights.
• 🍻 A significant takeaway is that "the bar is open" for many lawmakers after 5:00 PM, with some members admitting to being drunk during votes.

Mental Faculties and Preparation Deficiencies

• 🧠 At least 12 members are described as lacking the necessary mental faculties to perform their duties effectively.
• 📚 Many members vote on legislation without having read the material, often relying on headlines or seeking details at the bar.
• ⚠️ This lack of preparation and understanding is seen as a bigger problem than simply voting while intoxicated.

Backgrounds and Perceived Competence

• 📉 The report suggests many members come from below-average backgrounds, such as insurance sales or owning small businesses, rather than being exceptional statesmen.
• 🎓 Examples like Lauren Boebert lacking a high school degree and Marjorie Taylor Greene owning a CrossFit gym are cited to illustrate this point.
• 🤔 There's a question of whether a grace period or probation is needed for new members who arrive in DC without a wealth of experience.

Misconceptions About Congress

• ✨ The public often holds a mystical belief that members of Congress are special, overlooking that many previously held minimum wage jobs.
• 📺 Some members seem to view their position as a path to stardom, seeking cable news appearances and making ill-informed statements.
• ⚖️ An example is given of a congresswoman with a law degree stating there are no laws against entering the US illegally, highlighting a perceived lack of understanding.

Ring of Fire Context

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