Why not? Nancy Pelosi changed the White House food menu. She should now order them as what to drive since she ordered the food to non trans fat foods.

Like she eats the stuff in her private dining room!

my representative drives a toyota prius

For photo ops? Or all the time?
And... it's a FOREIGN CAR!

all the time when he's on the island.

Why do I always think of Gilligan...

Appearances are important then?

I thinking how much easier it would make it to park in DC... But the thought of Al Gore trying to get into or out of a SMART car... well, darnitall, it's funny!

they should not be allowed limo rides after there comments to auto executives' it makes them look worse than what they are -lol ps i think they should all be loaded up on a bus . lol.

Members of congress are citizens also, and, as such, are afforded all of the rights, privileges, and protections of the Constitution that are afforded other citizens. You may complain, but not require.

When they want belt-tightening... it would be nice to see some examples. Let them start by sharing their retirement and benefits package with the little people!

Most of the people in congress could make more money in private business.

Few private businesses would hire them, not even for middle-management. But after they leave office they are golden due to their beltway connections.

Heavy on opinion; light on fact.

That would be comical I would think.

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