Rep. John Conyers holds hearing for Atty. Gen. Eric Holder to hear him

Yes, sure, Democratic Rep. John Conyers is alleged to be from Michigan. But, seriously, what planet do these folks come from?

Watch this amazing video below that we came across from the House Judiciary Committee hearing this morning.

First off, what's Congressman Conyers chewing so much? It wasn't lunch time. But, more importantly, this is what's considered dialogue on Capitol Hill?

This is how members of the legislative branch communicate with members of the executive branch of President Barack Obama, in this case Attorney General Eric Holder?

No wonder the AG looks so flummoxed. Anybody did this in the real world and the HR folks would be stopping by.

Good thing the Democrats control Capitol Hill and the White House. Otherwise, we might have some real  communications challenges going on within our federal government.

BTW, as a sign of unity with other hard-pressed Americans in these difficult economic times, Congress gave itself a $4,700 raise this winter. Helps stimulate their economy. And as you can see from this video, the country is sure getting its extra money's worth.

(UPDATE: A loyal Ticket reader calls our attention to another hearing video, this one of Rep. Conyers' wife, Monica, a member of the Detroit City Council and third in line to the mayor's office, during a recent council exchange that is, uh, more lively than her husband's. We'll add that one to the stack below.

(Wonder who gets to talk at the Conyers' dinner table.)

-- Andrew Malcolm

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Comments

[Peggy Pendleton]

Now I'm really hungry. Conyers can chew on the same thing for a long time, and it doesn't look like he's chewing gum. It's hard to make gum look like actual food. No, the man is eating something. And Holder should have a thinking bubble above his head with "WTF" inside it. Now I want to steal this video for my blog, I keep trying but failing, One more try and I'm going to forsake you for a blogger with easier stuff to steal.

[Mark]

Why is Conyers still in office? Why is the President limited to 2-4 year terms yet congress people are allowed to fossilize in office? We need to turn over Congress more frequently with new ideas. Conyers is embarassing and there are several in Congress just like him.

[Pom Pom Girl]

John is from MI, is about 82 and his wife Monica Conyers (crazy conyers as we know her) is a all over the web for her outrageous, racist, combative behavior on and off the council.
Perhaps he is trying to compete with her for insanity.
He is ultra leftist as this idiotic witch hunt shows.

[Mary]

Wow, that lady (use the term loosely) sure was the one being disrespectful. No manners at all. The use of the fact that she is a woman is way out of line. So rude. Someone needs to teach that woman that if it is not your turn, shut up till it is.

I am a woman and do not believe that just because I am that gives me special rights over everyone else. She needs to "grow up" and be a responsible adult. That was very childish speaking on her part.