Am I wrong, or did Matt Gaetz nearly vanish from the news cycles and cameras after ousting McCarthy? I wonder just how close the party was to attempting to remove or somehow punish Gaetz. I have no doubt several senior members told him “you got your big win, now shut up and fall in line before we whip votes against you next.” He’s been conspicuously absent, and the air feels lighter and less smarmy.
It’s January 1 (technically January 2, it’s after midnight), the start of a new year. Change, reflection, growth, all these things we sometimes ponder after the ball drops. This year I’m wondering if reading about the horrible dysfunction that is our Congress, and the shameful antics by republicans is worthwhile, or healthy. It’s important to be informed, certainly. I’ll always vote Democratic, as long as democratic values continue to be progressive, inclusive and above all humane, righteous and benevolent. I also think consuming information that stimulates critical thinking and promotes discourse is worthwhile. I could insulate myself from republican politics even more than I already do, but our minds need content. I have other interests, but for some reason America’s misstep in 2016 compelled me to become more involved politically. I think 2024 is a critical year for democracy too, and now isn’t the time to ignore the threat Trump poses. Hopefully, 1 year from now, the final chapter of MAGA and Trumpism will be coming to an end. Then, Americans have much healing to do. We will never all agree, but not sharing the same beliefs shouldn’t be cause for hate.
‘What doesn’t kill you, doesn’t make you stronger, but it will give you a dark sense of humour, wild experiences no one quite believes, a string of new swear words, and a collection of coping mechanisms.’
Just like that ignorant motherfucker from Queens thought presidentin' was easy because The Black Guy made it look easy. (Plus in eight years, he never needed to hire a lawyer to defend any crimes.)
Ten GQPers, mostly randos and some city council members/mayors from all over the Central Valley, and two Dems are running for Qevin’s seat. The local GQP is trying to get the randos to drop out to make sure at least one Republican makes it to November.
Their preferred candidate- who is running for two offices despite a state law prohibiting that kind of thing because fuck you that’s why- would likely make it out of a crowded field. If he’s off the ballot, it’s totally possible that November will be an election between two Democrats, in the most-GQP seat on the West Coast. Qevin might really screwed over the GQP in the end. :)
Now that McCarthy is no longer the laughingstock of the "D.C. Swamp", he can fulfill his new career of being the laughingstock of the dusty, oil caked land of Bakersfield. Dreams really do come true.
Am I wrong, or did Matt Gaetz nearly vanish from the news cycles and cameras after ousting McCarthy? I wonder just how close the party was to attempting to remove or somehow punish Gaetz. I have no doubt several senior members told him “you got your big win, now shut up and fall in line before we whip votes against you next.” He’s been conspicuously absent, and the air feels lighter and less smarmy.
It’s January 1 (technically January 2, it’s after midnight), the start of a new year. Change, reflection, growth, all these things we sometimes ponder after the ball drops. This year I’m wondering if reading about the horrible dysfunction that is our Congress, and the shameful antics by republicans is worthwhile, or healthy. It’s important to be informed, certainly. I’ll always vote Democratic, as long as democratic values continue to be progressive, inclusive and above all humane, righteous and benevolent. I also think consuming information that stimulates critical thinking and promotes discourse is worthwhile. I could insulate myself from republican politics even more than I already do, but our minds need content. I have other interests, but for some reason America’s misstep in 2016 compelled me to become more involved politically. I think 2024 is a critical year for democracy too, and now isn’t the time to ignore the threat Trump poses. Hopefully, 1 year from now, the final chapter of MAGA and Trumpism will be coming to an end. Then, Americans have much healing to do. We will never all agree, but not sharing the same beliefs shouldn’t be cause for hate.
"He was the first House speaker with a gavel and no pants."
I'd have expected that first to have been someone from Wonkette but I guess McCarthy beat us to it.
From someone I admire
‘What doesn’t kill you, doesn’t make you stronger, but it will give you a dark sense of humour, wild experiences no one quite believes, a string of new swear words, and a collection of coping mechanisms.’
Young Guns, we hardly knew ye.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frhODdjFxRA
I Don't Hear You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ677nuDXbU
If I Had You Back Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4SquibUPSE
My Heart Skips A Beat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqrfZfrmCk0
Tiger By The Tail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__SMDtF_DsY
Act Naturally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB7oUI32E1Y
Streets Of Bakersfield
Ta, Stephen. Unfortunately, US taxpayers are on the hook for McQarthy's pension and healthcare for the rest of his (un)natural life.
He saw Nancy doing a great job and, because she made it look easy, he assumed it WAS easy.
Just like that ignorant motherfucker from Queens thought presidentin' was easy because The Black Guy made it look easy. (Plus in eight years, he never needed to hire a lawyer to defend any crimes.)
Ten GQPers, mostly randos and some city council members/mayors from all over the Central Valley, and two Dems are running for Qevin’s seat. The local GQP is trying to get the randos to drop out to make sure at least one Republican makes it to November.
Their preferred candidate- who is running for two offices despite a state law prohibiting that kind of thing because fuck you that’s why- would likely make it out of a crowded field. If he’s off the ballot, it’s totally possible that November will be an election between two Democrats, in the most-GQP seat on the West Coast. Qevin might really screwed over the GQP in the end. :)
Who?
Now that McCarthy is no longer the laughingstock of the "D.C. Swamp", he can fulfill his new career of being the laughingstock of the dusty, oil caked land of Bakersfield. Dreams really do come true.
I don’t imagine him ever settling foot in Bakersfield again.