bard questions

[randyn1080]

So I read over and over again on the forums that bards are broken, yet noone has ever gone into what makes bards broken... 'm just curious as to why people say that? I've seen posts about how mob speed and how far away mobs can hit you hurt bards soloing abilities but I don't see how that would 'break' the class so I'm assuming there is more behind people saying they are broken. also, I am aware that bards should be able to solo decently in areas they can swarm kite but I enjoy duoing since me and my friend play on 99 together. What would be a good duo partner for a bard? I'd assume a wizard for his good aoeing ability to go along with mykiting?