'I Can Read A Room': Senate Breaks Out Into Applause After John Kennedy's Remarks On Floor

In remarks on the Senate floor last night, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) spoke about his amendment to the debt limit bill.

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[RhondaBAZ]

If it is already law..why is it not used? That seems to be a problem these days..laws are so ignored..lawlessness is the new norm.

[michaelquinn]

They all are not worried about our country defaulting they are all worried about missing their long summer vacation. That we pay for .

[Lobsterpeterson]

They'll agree to a vote real fast when it comes time to give Congress a raise

[BPB]

Why do you think all of these people stay in their jobs as long as they possibly can? Because it's a really good gig, if you can get it

[jeffg]

They laugh at waste of OUR tax dollars.

[concerned_]

The only time politicians from any democracy are concerned about their constituents is when they need to win an election.

[vanesatenorio]

Can we all sign a petition to remove all the useless people? How can you remove those that never cared about the people? I can't believe the behavior of some of these adults.

[allamericanveteranaav]

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) is a National Treasure, Love this guy !!!

[rstevens]

All of these Senators live like royalty while the rest of us struggle to survive the whole time spending our money and then they laugh about it that's disgraceful

[mountainmama]

They are laughing at the end. I'm not.

[kennyl]

I was denied food stamps several years ago when my young family desperately needed the help. I was working 2 jobs while my wife raised 2 very young daughters. I'm white. Guess my privilege kicked in.

[shelleyrenee]

People listen to the laughter, these are the "Adult" politicians we have elected. Sounds more like a daycare!

[valderith]

a senate full of millionaires spending peoples money, real hard job.

[getonlygotonly]

and what is even crazier is they are in no way willing to do anything to try and help those who are living in our modern "Hoovervilles"

[johndillon]

how disgraceful they laugh joke and lie as the country continues on a downward trajicary. Just disgraceful the disrespect to the taxpayer,

[georgepsomos]

There is no accountability as they take our money, compromise our way of life and laugh at us as we try to show them the error of their ways. Pray that the Lord will remove these corrupt arrogant people.

[davehue]

You know if Democrats oppose it, it must have been something good for the country

[KalosPVP]

I work for a place that delivers groceries. Its shocking how many people receive free groceries, with 10+ acres, a 4 car garage, 2-4 brand new vehicles. Many were homes valued at over 1.3 million dollars. I would kill to have what they have, but here i am bringing them free groceries, punching out of work and buying my own, to go to an apartment i rent with a roommate. Its so defeating at the end of the day.

[wildbill]

Sen Kennedy is just absolutely precious, i love this guy and wish he would come to Florida

[JustAboutAnything]

I once went to see if I could get food stamps.
(among other stupid exchanges I had that day)
DHS: Do have a vehicle.
Me: Yes.
DHS: How much do you owe on it?
Me: It's paid for.
DHS: You should sell it and buy food.
Me: How will I be able to get a Job without a vehicle?
DHS: We can't help you if you have assets.

Bottom line. They only want to "help" you if you are willing to be, eventually, totally dependent on them.
They don't want you to get a job, they want you to "look" for a job and be dependent on them.
In my experience, one of the first things an employer asks you is, do you have a car?