(Irony) Local LTTE: Lobbying is Bush's jobs program

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In the true sense of irony:

Lobbying is Bush's jobs program

Dave Fredley
Wilton Manors
Posted July 15 2005

I, for one, am sick and tired of people saying President Bush and the Republicans aren't creating jobs here at home. It just isn't so. Here's one example of an industry that's booming bigger than ever: lobbying.

Since the Republicans took over in 2000, the number of lobbyists in Washington alone has more than doubled. Almost 35,000 now. And these aren't petty low-paying jobs. Lobbyists can start out at $300,000 a year. Unless you're an ex-politician. Then the sky's the limit.

With lobbyists firmly in control of government, why do we even need the politicians? Lobbyists write most of the bills anyway. All the politicians do is take the bribe and sign the bill. Oops, did I say bribe? I meant political contribution.

So quit whining about jobs, you spineless liberals. If you're not happy with the system, then you help create jobs by hiring your own lobbyist. Then you can buy your own politicians.

Until then, keep up the good work, George. Your jobs program is working just the way you wanted it to.

[democracyindanger]

1. Not irony; glorious, shining sarcasm.

;)

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3. I still think it's irony

From Dictionary.com:

irony

1. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
2. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
3. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.

sarcasm

1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.
2. A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.

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4. Freakin' Liberals

Worrying about words!

Big Ole hug to you!

-Cindy in Fort Lauderdale

[Kerrytravelers]

2. Hehehe... ain't that the truth!