Would like to point out over and over that the rule that the minority party votes no for speaker is a BAD RULE because it is an example of zero-sum politics where if you don't win, you lose. If the rule were that the speaker needs votes from both parties, that would necessitate a certain bipartisanship from the chair which is a thing of fond dreams at the moment. NB The British House of Commons is run in such a fashion.
It's not a "rule" it's just a reality. The Democrats nominate Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker. If Republicans want to be bipartisan they can vote for him. The Democrats have no obligation to vote for a dishonest piece of shit.
Democrats should start referring to the Hastert Rule (that Republican speakers never bring to the floor a bill that won't pass without some Democratic votes) as the Convicted Serial Child Molester Rule. It was always a recipe for dysfunction.
Don't Force McHenry to show you who is boss or he might force another geriatric lady out of her office. Imagine being as pathetic as any common Republican elected official.
Oh wow, is McHenry the new Alpha Male model for MAGA? Are left-wing commie cucks cowering at the sight of his mighty bow tie and bad combover? He looks like he's on the not fucking around crew and if anyone tries to pants him again in the Congressional Cafeteria he's got a gravel now and he'll use it. So watch it buddy, he means it
He's also extremely vertically-challenged. I can't get over a photo of him, standing on a milk crate, his pants puddling around his feet, surrounded by press microphones. He looks like he's barely 5 feet tall.
He probably still taller than Nancy Pelosi. Let’s not mock people because of their height, it’s something we all have less control over than our weight.
Oh wow, is McHenry the new Alpha Male model for MAGA? Are left-wing commie cucks cowering at the sight of his mighty bow tie and bad combover? He looks like he's on the not fucking around crew and if anyone tries to pants him again in the Congressional Cafeteria he's got a gravel now and he'll use it. So watch it buddy, he means it
If you're going to follow someone's orders (and I won't go all Nuremberg on that), it would be best to follow the orders of someone who has the power to issue those orders.
I overheard this on MSNBC or somewhere yesterday, so forgive me if it's wrong. I don't know who said it.
But what they said was that the rules couldn't be changed without the Gaetz Group's agreement. If that's so, could anyone see Gaetz EVER agreeing to get rid of the one rule that he gets to exploit any time he wants?
Arkansas Governor and racist living example of the results of inbreeding Sarah Hugastump Sanders (R-Dipshit) is being investigated for spending $18K on a podium. How does one spend so much on a podium? Well I'm glad you asked!
Someone should also investigate her for spending public funds on an artist to put a gigantic chalk art cross in front of the governor's mansion. Because there's no fucking way in hell her idiot Offspring did that
White House: Quiet (still mute about border wall afaik)
Senate: In mourning, officially and unofficially
House: Multiple dumpster fires
Ta, Evan. Once more, I cannot say how I feel without risking the banhammer, so I'll just shut up.
These dudes’ bowel movements could have won their elections as long as they were white and MAGA.)
His fucking district looks like a a fucking turd.
Would like to point out over and over that the rule that the minority party votes no for speaker is a BAD RULE because it is an example of zero-sum politics where if you don't win, you lose. If the rule were that the speaker needs votes from both parties, that would necessitate a certain bipartisanship from the chair which is a thing of fond dreams at the moment. NB The British House of Commons is run in such a fashion.
It's not a "rule" it's just a reality. The Democrats nominate Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker. If Republicans want to be bipartisan they can vote for him. The Democrats have no obligation to vote for a dishonest piece of shit.
Here's Hakeem himself on this very topic this morning in the WaPo: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/10/06/hakeem-jeffries-bipartisan-coalition-house-gop/. He isn't proposing himself, he wants to be a partisan advocate, AND "The House should be restructured to promote governance by consensus and facilitate up-or-down votes on bills that have strong bipartisan support."
Common Sense!!
Democrats should start referring to the Hastert Rule (that Republican speakers never bring to the floor a bill that won't pass without some Democratic votes) as the Convicted Serial Child Molester Rule. It was always a recipe for dysfunction.
Don't Force McHenry to show you who is boss or he might force another geriatric lady out of her office. Imagine being as pathetic as any common Republican elected official.
The two older Trump failsons were just referred to as "buffoons" on MSNBC. That seems generous.
I prefer Uday and Qusay myself.
Oh wow, is McHenry the new Alpha Male model for MAGA? Are left-wing commie cucks cowering at the sight of his mighty bow tie and bad combover? He looks like he's on the not fucking around crew and if anyone tries to pants him again in the Congressional Cafeteria he's got a gravel now and he'll use it. So watch it buddy, he means it
He's also extremely vertically-challenged. I can't get over a photo of him, standing on a milk crate, his pants puddling around his feet, surrounded by press microphones. He looks like he's barely 5 feet tall.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
He probably still taller than Nancy Pelosi. Let’s not mock people because of their height, it’s something we all have less control over than our weight.
He looks like the kid who started kindergarten with a briefcase in hand, and never left home without it.
He is in his forties. Is that insane?
Careful now I hear he's about to wag a finger
And say "Tut, tut" ever so audibly!
Oh wow, is McHenry the new Alpha Male model for MAGA? Are left-wing commie cucks cowering at the sight of his mighty bow tie and bad combover? He looks like he's on the not fucking around crew and if anyone tries to pants him again in the Congressional Cafeteria he's got a gravel now and he'll use it. So watch it buddy, he means it
**“I don’t know what they’re complaining about,” Graves said. “They created this situation.”**
So when did Matt Gaetz become a Dem and why didn't anyone tell me about it????
"These dudes’ bowel movements could have won their elections as long as they were white and MAGA.)"
After looking at the boundaries of LA-6, I'm inclined to think smearing poo on a map was involved in its creation.
If you're going to follow someone's orders (and I won't go all Nuremberg on that), it would be best to follow the orders of someone who has the power to issue those orders.
Better photo capture of Rep. McHenry? Little man with little plans to do a little things. https://thumbnailer.mixcloud.com/unsafe/200x200/extaudio/7/3/9/c/ab70-cc7e-4c5d-8fe3-71233abff5d4
I overheard this on MSNBC or somewhere yesterday, so forgive me if it's wrong. I don't know who said it.
But what they said was that the rules couldn't be changed without the Gaetz Group's agreement. If that's so, could anyone see Gaetz EVER agreeing to get rid of the one rule that he gets to exploit any time he wants?
That would probably be akin to asking him to have sex with age appropriate women, without the aid of drugs, and to wear condom
Are there about 32 of them? (I read the 8 poopheads were only 25% of them) There are a lot more Rs (and Dems) than that in the House.
Wow, it's so great that the House managed to oust McCarthy so he'd never force his boneheaded will on anyone ever again.
Meanwhile in State News:
Arkansas Governor and racist living example of the results of inbreeding Sarah Hugastump Sanders (R-Dipshit) is being investigated for spending $18K on a podium. How does one spend so much on a podium? Well I'm glad you asked!
https://youtu.be/sbpUcfpbnrs?si=qY13BKnpv4yHkBQp
For 18k the thing better double as a hovercraft.
Someone should also investigate her for spending public funds on an artist to put a gigantic chalk art cross in front of the governor's mansion. Because there's no fucking way in hell her idiot Offspring did that
Where there's grift, there's more grift. Might be fun to check a few expenses.
Putin is smiling.