Capitol alert for H1N1 outbreak; senators and staff to get masks

The Hill ^ | 09/21/09 | Jordy Yager

[teenyelliott]

Some have expressed concern for members who have a full workload this fall, saying that if they are infected it may interfere with their ability to attend committee hearings or even vote because doing so could spread the infection.

Read the whole article here: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/59533-capitol-alert-for-h1n1-outbreak-senators-and-staff-to-get-masks

[teenyelliott]

Never let a good crisis go to waste!!!!

Mwahahahahaha.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

LOL!

[elpinta]

That IS the problem: they show up to work and vote.

[teenyelliott]

Please, someone go sneeze on Pelosi!!! Hurry!!!!

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

He doesn't need a mask. A paper bag will do.

[humblegunner]

Capitol alert for H1N1 outbreak; senators and staff to get masks

That one they gave Pelosi is pretty scary.

[Corin Stormhands]

senators and staff to get masks

Can't they just wear their other face?

[b4its2late]

They do their best work for the country when they aren’t in session.

[Midtowngirl]

Now, now. You have to admit Pelosi & Boxer would look better in masks anyway.

[DaveMSmith]

It's the plague! The wrath of God! Pray for our Nation!

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[DeFault User]

He doesn't need a mask. A paper bag will do.

I always thought he was auditioning for the lead in Phantom of the Congress.

[KarlInOhio]

Here's a prototype for a Congress Mask.

Although breathing is not restricted, you will not be able to identify the Senator or Representative who is robbing you of your money or your rights.

[SandRat]

I’ve seen their mugs... believe me the masks are needed. They can go Trick-or-Treating without them.

[xkaydet65]

""That IS the problem: they show up to work and vote.""

BINGO!!!

[Hildy]

If you ever doubt that aliens walk among us, please, please look at this photo.

[RinaseaofDs]

The Human Fruit Bat

[TheBattman]

I still fully expect to hear one day that the government has mandated that 100% of the population be vaccinated against this (or another bug of some sort).

[Snickering Hound]

[Gator113]

” members who have a full workload this fall, saying that if they are infected it may interfere with their ability”

Some will not like me saying this, but I pray that every single one of those jerks get the flu..... I wish a pox on each of them.

[Gator113]

LMAO....

[teenyelliott]

Yup. They shoulda cast her in Stephen King’s IT.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

I want the mask concession! I’ll make masks that look like pig snouts!

[fujimoh]

The masks are not for H1N1. These people think their shite don’t stink but it’s their farts that give them away!

[Cicero]

[humblegunner]

Scary evil clown that turns into a big spider underground?

Yeah, I can see that.

[Neets]

One can only hope!!!

[teenyelliott]

[Neets]

That is some “Beat you down with an ugly stick” material, right there.

[teenyelliott]

Well they are two faced. Too bad neither one of them are good.

[teenyelliott]

Who are these people, and why can I find photos of evil characters that match each of them????

Curiouser and curiouser.

[teenyelliott]

Don’t forget dumb. Dumb underground clown spider.

[GoCards]

How great! Cant vote on Health care because they are SICK! lol

[dalebert]

thought masks didnt work on this flu only hand washing

[teenyelliott]

Oh the irony. Too bad they won’t have the government option to keep them all happy and healthy...

[Billthedrill]

Well, it is the “swine” flu, after all...

[teenyelliott]

That is exactly how I feel paying taxes, taxes and more taxes.

"Gimme yer money or I take your house!!!"

[calex59]

Yep, they are really pushing this sh**, despite the fact the death rate of this flu is about normal and it actually has mild symptoms for the flu.

[relee]

LoL!

[all the best]

Can’t be too careful. Evacuate D.C. immediately!!!

[calex59]

Actually, I think on Tax day every citizen should have to stand in line while a government employee robs you at gunpoint, this would get the idea across that we are being held up and maybe, just maybe, people would start revolting against the idea of endless tax increases.

[teenyelliott]

Now wait a minute, pigs are pretty smart. I'd bet on a pig over Pelosi any day, no matter what the test.

[itsahoot]

[calex59]

I know, doesn’t he look like the picture that used to be on the cover of National Enquirer of the bat boy? This was a few years back, but I swear he must have been the model for the photo.

[teenyelliott]

it actually has mild symptoms for the flu.

Yes, it does. My 13 year old had already had it, a couple of weeks ago. Bad for about 48 hours, but far more mild than the regular flu.

[MamaDearest]

senators and staff to get masks

Why aren't compliant press, senators, representatives and staff lining up for photo ops of them receiving H1N1 vaccine? They're missing a giant opportunity to be seen as "examples."

[pissant]

We all got the flu in my house. No worse than the usual. How’d you guys fare?

[teenyelliott]

Thomas Sowell suggested that election day should be the day after tax day. FANTASTIC idea.

Or even better, don't take taxes out of people's checks a little bit at a time. Make them write a giant check on April 15th for the entire amount owed. THEN they'd be pissed.

[Overtaxed Patriot]

Now wait a minute, pigs are pretty smart. I'd bet on a pig over Pelosi any day, no matter what the test.

The pigs in Animal Farm ruled the other animals.

[jslade]

Henry Waxman is the ugliest man I have ever seen.

[teenyelliott]

No one got sick except her. Glad yer babies are okay!!!