Merkley took fat junket to China
And got mocked for it in the Washington Post.
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Comments (5)
It's not the abuse of taxpayer dollars I'm so worried about, it's the inferences the Chinese will draw about the U.S. after meeting these less than formidable leaders.
Posted by Gibby | April 27, 2011 5:45 AM
I can vouch from personal experience that the Chinese are fantastic hosts -- remember the snake tastes like chicken.
Posted by Newleaf | April 27, 2011 6:04 AM
I'm sure our progressive senator will come back a with an armload of Eastern wisdom to help us Win the Future (WTF).
Posted by Garage Wine | April 27, 2011 6:45 AM
I'm surprised these guys found time in their obviously packed schedule doing the will of the people.
Wonder if they ran into Sam.
Posted by Steve | April 27, 2011 6:52 AM
Ten members of the US royal family, coming off a self serving decree session, plus spouses and their servant staffers and royal guards, landed in the Middle Kingdom.
Merkley, what a sap.
BlueOregon must be so proud.
Posted by Ben | April 27, 2011 7:19 AM