"Do nothing" Congress: Join the Live Chat
Tonight, we’re following what critics are calling the “do nothing” Congress. On the brink of a partial government shutdown, House members are on vacation next week. We’re Keeping Them Honest. Plus, Amanda Knox’s appeal trial started today. We spoke with Amanda’s mother about the possibility of her daughter walking free. And the sky is falling! NASA says the falling satellite could hit the United States.
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very happy to hear the hikers detained in iran were finally released and reunited – it is kind of a new beginning for them, isn't it?
Hopefully Amanda is innocent and she will be acquitted eventually
Amanda Knox kind of victim here if we read new reports they rush to a judgment
I truly hope Amanda Know (and her boyfriend if innocent) are found not guilty.
From all of the reports & stories i have read, there never was Any tangible evidence against them.
Her trial was a travesty!
Anderson,
I will watch if Satellite goes down on the earth few hours...... can be more damage whole thing!!!! 🙂 I am forward watch that too!!!!
Amanda Knox’s doesn't have a very good character in the media.
Emily,
I think you miss the point........Amanda Knox did not kill her roommate, one of DNA says that is not match as her who was wrong imprison as there is other real killer did it.
Hi Megan,
Amanda Knox has been found Guilty already of killing her roommate.
The perception that much of the public has of her, is not a good one.
The "Foxy Knoxy" persona, etc. didn't leave much sympathy for her with the public.
Amazing satellite forecast.
I can't believe that Liz Taylor's kids are auctioning off her jewelery.
Yes. I saw the book of her jewels several years ago. She has a museum type collection.
I know, Janis. In a way, I was surprised that it was not left to one.
It is because of the gravity the junk will fall!
am fascinated by that graphic – it is a black cloud morphing through it's orbit – wonder if any of the pieces in that cloud are still receiving or transmitting ...
That was interesting....watching (a bit of) what happened at the UN.
You would think they could calculate exactly when and where it will hit the earth. After all, they can pinpoint landings on the moon,
Yes Nina.... It is!!!!!!
Evening Megan.
Still curious as to why no exact calculations
Yes, i know i am confused Nina. NASA usually can tell us anything to the minute.
Glad to see you made it tonight!
Is that a photo a all the 'junk' or 'garbage' in space that I've heard about over the years?
Yes, Both of them, Emily!!!!!
For GOP candidates tough road ahead now they have to satisfy one group audience after the primary they have to take 180 turn
It’s going to be so fun
Good evening Everyone...
Whew, just got home from work... could not miss Anderson 360
Hi Nina,
You got be time from work join with us!!!!!
Sounds like a negative debate–I didn't see more than a few clips from it myself.
I agree, you don't boo people who are asking hard questions. Dignity and decorum no longer exist in these venues for some reason. Besides, the spectators can wind up skewing candidates presentations of the answers and it makes the candidates appear as bigots or what-have-you when they aren't. Shame on spectators.
Junk falling from the sky! "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" by Chicken Little
Yes, The USA is getting thrown under the proverbial "space bus". LOL
Gloria,
I have see this movie little chicken!!!!! Yes and you are so absolutely right! LOL!!!
Re dana's statement: it was only two people ... Sometimes it only takes one or two to change the whole tone and environment – only one or two can so often spoil things for many. Often these people are bullies (or seem to act like it). So sad when it is coming from adults who are supposed to be setting examples.
I can't believe that Anyone would boo a soldier, Lisa. Very sad.
It was unspeakable moment, past three debates we seen that but no one form the party condemn these action and their excuse that is two three people
That's also sad! That the candidates wouldn't even condemn those actions.
Everyone in Congress needs to be held accountable. Anyone in Congress we need to start fresh. Out with the old in with the new if this is your position of not understanding what your job is! Please remember why you take this position. It is not to be bought but to work for the American people. When you are in session then you debate and talk thngs out work hard to get things done then put them on paper and work to make them law. Please stop avoiding each other for your benefit, you work for us!
Thank you Anderson for keeping them honest.
Shawn,
Yes!!! You are so absolutely right! They also accountable what they did done damage all of us! 🙁
I agree with you, Shawn. Good post.
I agree whole heartedly Shawn.
Maybe we could have them take tests in Civics & Government, and oh, decorum to make sure they are qualified to serve.
Term ;limits too.
Since when did learning from your mistakes become a flaw?
So why dont David Gurgan & Mark – form a new party. They are both credible, hard working and honest and sincerely worried about our contry.None of present jokers are.I can easily get100 signatures. Ghani
I think a Mitt Romney-Ron Paul blend. They could temper each other. Mitt is very focused and thoughtful, Ron Paul is very smart and his ideas really make you think. Libertarian philosophy is something to ponder. There are way too many questions about what role government would play – he just says what they shouldn't be doing.
Debate after debate proved Obama may get elect easily
There are a few people who will hold up well in a debate with Obama. I don't think he will have an easy victory.
The problem is the few people won’t win the primary they are not getting enough time from conservative media , even in the debate (yesterday and previous FOX debate )and no money , others not running
What are they going to do; take "Retardation" out of the dictionary?
"...what I had been told..." -M. Bachmann
taking no responsibility and blaming others.
I just don't think she's a good presidential candidate. Out of her element.
I don't think she is either, Janis.
She shows it more & more with each answer to the questions shes asked.
I think we should call to the Declaration of Independence, fire all of them and start over.
I agree Stacy – let's get all new people who Know what they are doing and what they are in Congress for!
Yes, Stacy!!!!!! I agree and You are so absolutely right!
Anderson,I have a question and comment, Have disaster funding ever been used as a trade off?why did they put it up for debate? It seems ridiculous to cut jobs when so many are needed to fund disaster relief,it makes no sense.How could anyone agree to what the republicans have done,take one group out of a disaster and put another group in a disaster,no matter how you say it ,it just don't make sense.Also after hearing how much or shall I say little time they spend working,I'm completely disgusted by both democrats and republicans,it's insane actually insane,that's why so many people are under such stress and depression over what is happening in our country.We pay their salary while they ruin ours,somethings got to give.
Hello Gretchen......
Good point question........ Congress republicans who are having enough of disaster fund, they don't want it anymore,. that is reason is people are spending so much all the country as well. They won't help all disaster fund people, That will be hostage our money or dollars, they are so greedy anyway!
Actually it hasn't been debated in the past because it was not purposely isolated as it was recently just to make a point.
Good point Chris...... They didn't debate as well.......
Excellent post Gretchen! I know it's making me nuts.
Congress said, "They are not do nothing, and it's nothing you can do about it!" I say, "Oh, yes we can; we can send them a message come this November!"
I watched that debate – it was very lively
In Middle class 6 months to 12 moths will take to pay the vacation bill that also for only 7 days vacation sad
Congress in vacation for 6 moths with tax payer pocket
I can't believe that Perry is having to defend this.....
There was an opt out option which was completely ignored!
Agree. Opt out was there from day one.
It was very frustrating to see that it was not given any attention at all.
They made it sound like everyone was forced to have this vaccination.
I think that Perry did the correct thing; along w/the opt out option, and he gets all that flack for it.
Is it any wonder that things are the way they are?
There's always so much nit picking instead of focusing on the real issues.
What's so sad about that, is it seems that's what the audiences are looking for! All the nit picking, etc....they just feed off it. Sad when it's coming from the next potential President!
Congress needs to make more of an effort to work together.
Another radical change – no special interest groups or lobbyists allowed influence of any kind. I'm sure Congress would find plenty of time to conduct the nations critical business without those distractions. LOL
Interesting comment – being punished for doing the right thing – that is not how to grow a society, is it?
Evening Anderson & Team 360.
Hello blogger friends!!
THANK YOU Anderson for telling the Truth about our Congress! We need to rescind their salaries OR let's Not pay taxes until we get Representation (sound familiar?)! Maybe another Revolution Is necessary.
Today i just could Not write, but i did call my Sens. & Rep. with a message about taxes, small businesses, social security, medicare, etc. Of coursse i either received an ans. machine or a staffer!
Great panel discussion so far, thanks again Anderson!
When there are these extremes on each side, it's frustrating that the Congress is only interested in appealing to those people. I'd think those extremes would meet up with each other when they fell of the edge of their extremes.
Everybody gets x dollars for their campaigning each election year regardless. I guess we can be as wild as the tea party groups. I'm just getting silly here, but we seem to have some silly stuff going on in Congress. Silly stuff takes silly measures? LOL
Clinton figured out to work with Gingrich and Reagan with Tip O'Neil. It's a leadership failure that Obama can't with Boehner.
Good to see you again, Mike. It's been along time since I've seen you here.
I think that there's been very poor "leadership" from Obama.
I don't know who Boehner is trying to appeal to or what his agenda is.
Hi Mike, glad to see you back!
Remember it was Boehner who walked out of talks with Obama.
Starr,
Yes, It was John Boenher walked out on president Obama, Remember that, Mike?
Hi Mike!!!!
Welcome back!!!!! We miss you since then!!! Yes, Good point there!
Hi Mike, welcome back.
Good point. Boehner has a reputation over the years of working quite across the aisle so it is rather strange.
Kind of hard to work with someone whose only objective is to see that you do not get re-elected! That is all that Boenher and his ilk wants. They will not work with Obama. They do not want him to succeed at anything, and that has been said by them over and over.
Didn't they just take a 5 week vacation? This should be on the next Ridiculist.
Yes Lori!!!! That will be Ridiculist...... I agree with you!!!
I would just how many realize just what their Congressperson does?
These days – nothing!
But i think i get your meaning – do people know what role Congress plays in gov?
I think it's both of those questions, Starr!
Are people even interested in politics?
I wonder if they also have the attention spans for it.
Hello AC360 Live Bloggers.
I say put a time clock on the floor of congress and the senate and pay em by the hour. Clock in and out for business. "Do-Nothings" for sure.
Yes!!!!!! For sure, I am sure they did pay all this (their vacaton) or they won't give us some help in the country!!!!!!
I like your idea Janis (smile).
That's will certainly change the history books, things will actually get done and well done!
I wonder if there was a higher voter turn out, would things be different?
Both in those who were elected and if they did their jobs, knowing that ALL of the voting public would turn out?
If we higher voter turn out we won’t have this congress 2010 republicans got less than 30% of registered votes
You are so absolutely right, Vic!
You never know, Vic!
All of those who didn't vote, it's hard to say who they all would vote for.
A very good point Emily!
Strength in numbers Might finally make them feel & possibly act responsibly.
Good evening every one
The way congress work is pathetic
Good point there, Vic!!!!! They are!
You're right, Anderson. They really are good at skipping town. That's what cowards do.
Now, that's honesty!
Good evening Anderson, Isha & Bloggers.
Seeing the Congress do nothing is as frustrating as the roller coaster that Markets are on right now.
Helloooo Anderson, everyone and my friends!!!!
Thank God It's Friday Night!!!!
Couldn't wait forward this weekend!
Thanks for coming in for join us tonight!
That's right, we do nothing to be elected any where, Anderson!!!!!!
Anderson,
Hi–Happy Friday! It's great to see you on.
It seems as if those in government do nothing but focus on being elected.
Good Evening Everyone! Greetings!