# The Congresswoman with the crazy eyes. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 11, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471 "2009-06-11T18:18:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2009, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/101 "2009-07-28T03:04:55Z")
> [@Chimera](#): > > But of course, the Dems HAD to run a guy against her with an extremely gay sounding name. Should have changed his name to ‘Max Power’ for the campaign. He’d have likely won. And he’s running again! Just got an email from his campaign, asking for an early donation to start the campaign. He does point out that he came within 3 points of beating her, which is the closest anyone has ever come. (And probably would have won, if not for the Independence Party spoiler 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:** [July 28, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/102 "2009-07-28T17:44:42Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > [Bachmann’s Latest Hit!](http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Magna_Mater_Project) Yes, what’s the connection between her and this site? Her name doesn’t appear anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/103 "2009-08-05T17:55:51Z")
> [@t-bonham@scc.net](#): > > And he’s running again! > Just got an email from his campaign, asking for an early donation to start the campaign. He does point out that he came within 3 points of beating her, which is the closest anyone has ever come. (And probably would have won, if not for the Independence Party spoiler candidate.) And now he’s dropped out of the campaign. There are 2 others, strong DFL women candidates running, and he has stated that he does not want to see the next 13 months be a battle among Democrats trying to defeat each other rather than defeat Michele Bachman. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/104 "2009-08-05T19:12:28Z")
> [@Boyo\_Jim](#): > > Yes, what’s the connection between her and this site? Her name doesn’t appear anywhere. Sorry, see [here.](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/27/house-to-consider-counter_n_245741.html) Bachmann blocked, citing lack of a quorum present, a routine House resolution honoring Hawaii’s 50th anniversary of statehood – the kicker being that the resolution mentions that Obama was born there. She voted for it in the end, however. ---
**Author:** ![Batfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Batfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batfish)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/105 "2009-08-07T00:14:47Z")
How does passing a resolution without a quorum “flush out any Obama “birther” conspiracy theorists in Congress”? How does the house pass a resolution without a quorum? Why was Bachmann’s objection invalid if there wasn’t a quorum? ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2009, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/106 "2009-08-07T07:51:26Z")
> [@Batfish](#): > > How does the house pass a resolution without a quorum? Why was Bachmann’s objection invalid if there wasn’t a quorum? Most such resolutions are fairly minor, non-controversial items honoring a person from some state, or some organization, etc. They are usually done at the opening of the session. Generally, a quorum is present, but most Congresspersons are working in their offices nearby, and are not actually on the floor. Because they all know that the opening items at a session are mainly ceremonial and non-controversial. By the rules, there is a quorum until someone questions it, and a count is taken. Her objection wasn’t so much “invalid” as inappropriate and rather rude to the other members. A quorum of members is almost never present on the floor during these ceremonial opening items; they all know that and accept it. By raising the questions, Bachman is forcing them all to interrupt the work they are doing in their offices and rush onto the floor to be counted, all for the sake of a minor resolution. That’s annoying to the other members, and a flouting of House tradition. It is valid under the House Rules. But it’s making nit-picky use of the rules to delay the process in the House. ---
**Author:** ![Batfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Batfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batfish)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/107 "2009-08-07T11:29:11Z")
All right, which brings me back to my first question. If Bachman had sat there and shut up and the resolution passed on a voice vote, then every Republican in the house would be able to say, “Naw, I wasn’t there when they passed that thing.” I assume the resolution still passed with a voice vote. No Republicans on record? ---
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/108 "2009-08-07T11:49:26Z")
Given Baccy’s procedural maneuver, is it likely (or possible) that the measure will go to the full floor? Could her shenanigans prompt an on-the-record vote? ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/109 "2009-08-12T21:05:17Z")
[“As a parent, I would have a very, very difficult time seeing my children do this.”](http://minnesotaindependent.com/41747/bachmann-son-teach-america-americorps-reeducation-camps) And if you ever do see this thread Harrison, I’m sure you’re hating on me. I know I would in your shoes. Still, best of luck kid. ---
**Author:** ![Frostillicus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/110 "2009-08-21T16:54:10Z")
Well this is interesting. Apparently, Michelle Bachman (R - Batshit Crazy) is pro-choice. > **[Michele Bachmann: Keep the Government’s Hands Off My Body!](https://washingtonindependent.com/55881/michele-bachmann-keep-the-governments-hands-off-my-body)** > > Does the conservative Minnesota Republican congresswoman now support abortion rights? How else can one read the following statement, made earlier today Tuesday ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/111 "2009-08-21T17:10:44Z")
Well, since her son signed up for an AmeriCorps teaching program, she wants to abort him. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/112 "2009-08-26T10:29:31Z")
[Bachmann thinks that health care reform will force all doctors to give abortions.](http://minnesotaindependent.com/42612/bachmann-prayer-and-fasting-will-help-defeat-health-care-reform) And that the good citizens of this country should pray and fast to stop reform. I say go for it. Just make sure you have insurance before you start the fasting. In case you get sick or something. ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2009, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/113 "2009-08-26T11:46:28Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > [Bachmann thinks that health care reform will force all doctors to give abortions.](http://minnesotaindependent.com/42612/bachmann-prayer-and-fasting-will-help-defeat-health-care-reform) And that the good citizens of this country should pray and fast to stop reform. > > I say go for it. Just make sure you have insurance before you start the fasting. In case you get sick or something. Some people on another board I post to think that the H1N1 vaccination will be the method Obama uses in his nefarious plot with the WHO and the UN to microchip all of us. They’re planning to avoid it at all costs. So, we’ll have the base of the Republican party heading into the flu season hungry, tired, and unvaccinated and without health insurance. Maybe it is all an evil, evil plan. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/114 "2009-08-26T14:04:10Z")
Shhhh. Ixnay on the anplay. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/115 "2009-08-26T15:23:22Z")
Let’s not discourage them from fasting. I would urge them to fast for at least 6 months. Fast like the wind, people. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/116 "2009-09-01T17:17:13Z")
Well, its been five whole days now, so she’s long overdue. Well, looky here! [http://thinkprogress.org/2009/09/01/bachmann-slit-our-wrists/](http://thinkprogress.org/2009/09/01/bachmann-slit-our-wrists/) > [@](#): > > …“This [health care reform] cannot pass…What we have to do today is make a covenant, to slit our wrists, be blood brothers on this thing. This will not pass. We will do whatever it takes to make sure this doesn’t pass…Right now, we are looking at reaching down the throat and ripping the guts out of freedom. And we may never be able to restore it if we don’t man up and take this one on.”… I swear, I am not making this up! Maybe \*Think Progress \*is, but they got links, cites and stuff… ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/117 "2009-09-01T17:19:02Z")
I would not be so presumptuous as to stand in the way of Michelle Bachmann if she chooses to slit her wrists. It is, after all, her right as an American. She’s going to make an awful mess on the Senate floor, though. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/118 "2009-09-01T17:23:22Z")
Still, with proper planning, an act of _seppuku_ might be accompished in a dignified and orderly fashion. Though the actual hammering of the stake might best be discreetly done out of sight of television cameras. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@The\_Tooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tooth)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/119 "2009-09-01T18:53:16Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > I would not be so presumptuous as to stand in the way of Michelle Bachmann if she chooses to slit her wrists. It is, after all, her right as an American. > > She’s going to make an awful mess on the Senate floor, though. It’s a shame she’s opposed to public health care. I guess all there is for her now is a sack and a shovelful of quicklime. Or should we wait until she’s dead first? ---
**Author:** ![LilShieste](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9f8e36/32.png) [@LilShieste](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilShieste)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2009, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471/120 "2009-09-01T18:59:50Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Still, with proper planning, an act of _seppuku_ might be accompished in a dignified and orderly fashion. Though the actual hammering of the stake might best be discreetly done out of sight of television cameras. Are you kidding? C-SPAN’s ratings would _skyrocket_! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes/499471.md?page=7)