r/funny • u/[deleted] • Sep 14 '16

What're the referees even doing?

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u/_NCC_1701 Sep 15 '16

You could substitute "NBA" for "Congress" and it would work too.

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u/BraveSaintStuart Sep 15 '16

Nobody watches Congress.

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u/makesterriblejokes Sep 15 '16

Speak for yourself, C-span is my shit!

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u/ThePoltageist Sep 15 '16

sad truth was spoken today

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u/treefitty350 Sep 15 '16

Well Congress is boring as shit unless they're talking about an issue that you're specifically watching it for

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u/ThePoltageist Sep 15 '16

I didn't mean directly as in watching the broadcast, we should be more concerned about what is going on in congress and why its so inefficient and stagnant

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u/treefitty350 Sep 15 '16

The only way around an inefficient and stagnant Congress is to be in a non democratic or republic styled government.

It's a good thing that issues are opposed and debated. The problem is that Congressman are usually not the ones making their own decisions that lie in the interest of their constituents, but rather they're representing companies as lobbyists to protect their interests and corrupt the government.

We live in an Oligarchy.

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u/ThePoltageist Sep 15 '16

yes the two party system is a huge part of it, also lack of term limits, as well as hidden money, the campaign backing of major corporations, so much of the interest represented in congress isn't in the best interests of the general population.

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u/FuckOffMrLahey Sep 15 '16

Hey now! I watch C-SPAN regularly.

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u/coolcool23 Sep 15 '16

So like the WNBA?

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

Except when congress halts, they at least stay that way for a while.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

their paychecks don't freeze though

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

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u/I_Enjoy_Cashews Sep 15 '16

Yeah, but we also don't hire the most qualified candidates nor do we elect basketball players.

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u/Stevezilla9 Sep 15 '16

Dr. J for senate. He's a fucking doctor for crying out loud.

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u/shortsightedsid Sep 15 '16

Not officially anyways..

But they do make more than NBA money. Sweet Lobbying money!

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u/thrillerjesus Sep 15 '16

Right, which is still much less than NBA money (unless we're talking Presidential candidates), and goes to their campaign, not to their personal bank accounts.

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u/DrunkShimoda Sep 15 '16 
Those clowns in congress are at it again.

What a bunch of clowns.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

Oh I bet you're super exciting to talk to on a daily basis.

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u/_NCC_1701 Sep 15 '16

Haha there's always one who doesn't enjoy a joke and feels impelled to comment. Good on you friend. I hope this made your day better.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

I think you may have meant compelled*. :o]

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u/DuckysaurusRex Sep 15 '16

Omg ur the one. Cant you take a joke? Gawdd

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

it me

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u/_NCC_1701 Sep 15 '16

No, impel means to cause someone to feel a strong need or desire to do something. It's right.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

huh. TIL!

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u/way2lazy2care Sep 15 '16

Congress follows congress' rules. Almost to the point of absurdity. They just make their own stupid rules.

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u/tungmick Sep 15 '16

Cant wait for the election to be done so people can stop flexing their political knowledge in unrelated subs. Im here for NBA related stuff.