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“Congress Is No Place” for Farmers Statement Defended
Semi-News/Semi-Satire ^ | 28 March 2014 | John Semmens

Posted on 03/30/2014 1:39:03 PM PDT by John Semmens

Iowa Democratic Senatorial candidate, Representative Bruce Braley’s assertion that Congress is no place for a farmer has not gone over well among the state’s rural population.

“I’m not saying that farmers don’t have a meaningful role to play in our society,” Braley said in his own defense. “Obviously, someone has to grow the crops and raise the livestock to feed this nation. What I’m saying is that farmers lack the skill necessary to make our laws.”

The persons with the necessary skills, according to Braley, are lawyers. “The job of Congress is to enact laws,” Braley observed. “Lawyers are trained in the law. It should be clear that a lawyer is, by far, the most logical option for a state’s Congressional representation.”

Braley brushed off criticism from Iowa’s offended farmers as “insular and parochial. If further proof of the unfitness of farmers to serve as lawmakers was needed this is it. It could hardly be clearer that they lack the training and perspective to be entrusted with the authority to make the laws that govern our country.”

if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...

http://azconservative.org/2014/03/29/senator-insists-videos-of-him-must-have-been-photo-shopped/


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: democrats; farmers; lawyers; satire
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To: Din Maker

http://www.ijreview.com/2014/03/124085-gop-candidates-ad-castrating-pork-either-insanely-distasteful-incredibly-brilliant/


41 posted on 03/30/2014 5:07:32 PM PDT by rolling_stone
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To: John Semmens
What I’m saying is that farmers lack the skill necessary to make our laws.” The persons with the necessary skills, according to Braley, are lawyers.

Like the affordable Care Act?
The most incompetent legislation of the last 100 years?

And what good are skills and training, when you can't even read the legislation you haven't written before you pass it?

EPIC FAIL!!

42 posted on 03/30/2014 6:12:30 PM PDT by publius911 ( At least Nixon had the good g race to resign!)
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To: Din Maker

http://radio.foxnews.com/2014/03/27/kk-audio-rep-steve-king-r-ia-discusses-iowas-midterm-races-and-obama-violating-the-constitution/

Steve King suggested castration could be used on trial lawyers starting with Bruce Braley.


43 posted on 03/30/2014 6:28:49 PM PDT by ObamahatesPACoal
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

Steve King suggested castration could be used on trial lawyers starting with Bruce Braley.
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OMG.... That is awesome!


44 posted on 03/31/2014 7:42:39 AM PDT by Din Maker (Rand Paul, Rick Perry endorsed McConnell over Bevin. Neither will ever get my vote in 2016.)
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To: Din Maker

Why should he be remorseful? The arrogant leftists know what is best for everyone.


45 posted on 03/31/2014 8:38:30 AM PDT by Bigg Red (1 Pt 1: As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct.)
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To: FredZarguna

Beautiful story! Jefferson is my second favorite president after Washington.


46 posted on 03/31/2014 8:41:04 AM PDT by Bigg Red (1 Pt 1: As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct.)
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