# The Congresswoman with the crazy eyes, part II, crazy in the head **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 1, 2011, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420 "2011-05-01T23:36:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/41 "2011-05-03T23:43:44Z")
> [@gonzomax](#): > > [Home Page | City of Dearborn](http://www.cityofdearborn.org/government/city-council) Here is the council. Does that look like the hot bed of Sharia law to you ? Absolutely! They were born terror babies, raised here to raise hell. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/42 "2011-05-04T00:56:25Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > I would remind that a portion of your southern border is Minnesota. A few divisions of Winnebagos, a couple of tons of hot dish, the military leadership of Garrison Keillor, and we could be moving on your major cities in force. > > Cringe. Even better. Our plaid flannel shirts are great camouflage when invading Thunder Bay. We dress native. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/43 "2011-05-04T01:55:51Z")
So long as it doesn’t involve marching, or showering with a bunch of guys or following orders, I guess I’m ready. But I’m bringing my own beer, and if I run out, I’m going home. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/44 "2011-05-04T02:19:00Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > So long as it doesn’t involve marching, or showering with a bunch of guys or following orders, I guess I’m ready. But I’m bringing my own beer, and if I run out, I’m going home. Not to worry. From the marching orders: “The good people of Lake Wobegon will have a rehabbed ice cream truck dispensing their town’s two favorite beverages: coffee from the Chatterbox Cafe; and Wendy’s Beer, brewed in nearby St. Wendel”. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/45 "2011-05-04T02:23:02Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > So long as it doesn’t involve marching, or showering with a bunch of guys or following orders, I guess I’m ready. But I’m bringing my own beer, and if I run out, I’m going home. Coal to Newcastle, my friend. Really crappy, watery coal. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/46 "2011-05-04T15:49:41Z")
> [@LouisB](#): > > If she were to be expelled from the USA, would any civilized country accept her? There is a nice mansion in Pakistan that needs a new owner. Patch up the bullet holes and it will be as good as new. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/47 "2011-05-04T16:07:46Z")
> [@Chimera](#): > > [Michele Bachmann compares Taxes and Debt to the Holocaust](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_bachmann_holocaust). She’s **still** going to keep getting re-elected in her district. You **know** that, don’t you? ---
**Author:** ![CandidGamera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/candidgamera/32/2878_2.png) [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/48 "2011-05-04T16:13:39Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Welcome to Rover land, where up is down, water is dry and tax cuts lead to more government income. > > Facts are meaningless in the face of the relentless Rovertude. And the problem with comparing something to the Holocaust is, apparently, that some people might take it in a bad way. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/49 "2011-05-04T16:27:28Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > I calls 'em as I sees 'em on a case-by-case basis. You type well for a blind man. ---
**Author:** ![pikey\_pete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pikey\_pete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pikey_pete)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/50 "2011-05-05T00:26:02Z")
this is up there with the Israeli minister who said that 'unilateral actions are not a one-way street." ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/51 "2011-05-05T00:29:31Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > She’s **still** going to keep getting re-elected in her district. You **know** that, don’t you? Sadly, Yes. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/52 "2011-05-05T03:26:07Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > She’s **still** going to keep getting re-elected in her district. You **know** that, don’t you? No. That’s why we are happy to have her run for President instead. She won’t be in Congress. ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/53 "2011-05-05T03:40:03Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > If you like Michele Bachmann, please come and get her. Many of us in MN would be happy to see the last of her. Even my GOP brother who lives in her district won’t vote for her. I do not understand what mindlessness put her into office. Her campaign financing in the last election is skewed way above the average House member, [but her own previous campaigns as well](http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?type=C&cid=N00027493&newMem=N&cycle=2010). I’m betting it’s all those conservative, God fearing churchgoers. You know, the ones in the belfry. Or the Minnesota caves. Yeah, that’s the ticket. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/54 "2011-05-05T04:11:02Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > If you like Michele Bachmann, please come and get her. Many of us in MN would be happy to see the last of her. Even my GOP brother who lives in her district won’t vote for her. I do not understand what mindlessness put her into office. Don’t look at me, I voted for Clark. (You would not believe the unseemly conservative underbelly in this district. The billboards during election times are godawful. ---
**Author:** ![Simplicio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@Simplicio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simplicio)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/55 "2011-05-05T04:17:05Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > No. That’s why we are happy to have her run for President instead. She won’t be in Congress. I doubt she’ll give up her seat to run for Prez (well, unless she wins I guess, but I doubt thats particularly likely). ---
**Author:** ![HookerChemical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/278dde/32.png) [@HookerChemical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HookerChemical)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/56 "2011-05-05T16:47:51Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Yeah, right. Whatcha gonna do about it, beaver boy! I live in California (though my ancestors came to the USA from Canada). I’m simply interested in preserving our relationship with one of the few countries that doesn’t want to attack us. Though I do like beaver. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/57 "2011-05-06T01:21:07Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > Don’t look at me, I voted for Clark. (You would not believe the unseemly conservative underbelly in this district. The billboards during election times are godawful. I know. I see them often. They march lock in step with anti-abortion billboards and anti-meth billboards. Not that meth use has gone down very much there. Mind you, I live in the conservative 2nd district myself. They just don’t wear it on their sleeves quite so much. ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/58 "2011-05-27T16:21:21Z")
> [@Simplicio](#): > > I doubt she’ll give up her seat to run for Prez (well, unless she wins I guess, but I doubt thats particularly likely). Looks like she’s throwing her hat in the ring, to be officially announced in June, in Waterloo, Iowa. Blog [here](http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=89864&tsp=1). I don’t believe she will have to give up her seat in the House unless she actually gets nominated (for P or VP). And maybe not even then, she can keep her name on the ballot in her district even if she doesn’t have much time to campaign there. Then if she wins both (pardon me, I just threw up in my mouth a little) she could resign her House seat. This should be fun. Even better if it keeps Palin out of the race. Palin is at least a little canny in some respects. Bachman is a trainwreck waiting to happen. Roddy ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/59 "2011-05-27T18:55:47Z")
Well, bring on the trainwreck, then. Or… would it be better to wait? I know! Let her foul up the primaries, make her Republican opponents spew equally crazy stuff (and show the American people what they truly believe), and then run as a third-party candidate. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/60 "2011-05-27T19:37:44Z")
If they stick to the Ryan Plan, Republicans will lose without any more help from Bachmann. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420.md?page=4)