This is kind of hysterical. Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, [R-Ripped] released the following statement regarding his vote against H.Res.784, a bill “honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.” “He who spends time passing trivial legislation may …

Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) spent seven days alone on a survivalist trip to the Pacific’s Marshall Islands earlier this year. Check out the slide show up on WashingtonPost.com about Jeff Flake’s Cast Away adventure. Washington Post: Survivor: Jabonwood

Against frivolous spending and against grand-standing.