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    Posted: Jan. 11, 2024 - 12:14 PM ET #151

    @Sidehatch

     And those are all very valid points, but that's what you get with split parties...this isn't anything new happening with the inability to pass bills...this happens all the time when it's split...hate the system not the party...you seem like a smart man...everyone knows that two parties don't always agree...and in some cases out of spite....this is where the two party system fails us as people...back in the day when information didn't travel as fast things got by, but now you can't do anything without the other person or party knowing about it...times have changed but not the way we view the political outpost...why???

    The added saying says, that if it ain't broke don't fix it right....well it's broken and has been for some time...it's time to fix it...the two party system should be dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...

     

    The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...

     

    Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be

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    @Sidehatch

     And those are all very valid points, but that's what you get with split parties...this isn't anything new happening with the inability to pass bills...this happens all the time when it's split...hate the system not the party...you seem like a smart man...everyone knows that two parties don't always agree...and in some cases out of spite....this is where the two party system fails us as people...back in the day when information didn't travel as fast things got by, but now you can't do anything without the other person or party knowing about it...times have changed but not the way we view the political outpost...why???

    The added saying says, that if it ain't broke don't fix it right....well it's broken and has been for some time...it's time to fix it...the two party system should be dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...

     

    The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...

     

    Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be

     
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    Posted: Jan. 11, 2024 - 1:59 PM ET #152

    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par:

     

    What Jenna Ellis calls the "moron caucus"  is back at it again today thejester

     

     

    Welp, my friends, the GOP CHAOS PARTY & CLOWN CIRCUS is back! 

    They have openly rebelled today against Leader Johnston's spending deal with the Dems.

    They want to hold America hostage to their far right agenda but Speaker Johnston feels that is not the proper way to govern.

    So they all left the building in a huff cancelling the vote. thejester

     

    an_popcorn

    Yessiree!  Theyyyrrre  baaaaaack! thejester  One MAGA caught in live mic in the hallway said they are angry that Johnston "signed a surrender deal" behind their back!

     

    This bill is to keep funding for the federal government so we can keep paying our military families their wages, which includes thousands currently in harm's way combating terrorism in the middle east.  Their families back home will be denied their hard earned paychecks directly because of the hard right MAGAs.

     

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par:

     

    What Jenna Ellis calls the "moron caucus"  is back at it again today thejester

     

     

    Welp, my friends, the GOP CHAOS PARTY & CLOWN CIRCUS is back! 

    They have openly rebelled today against Leader Johnston's spending deal with the Dems.

    They want to hold America hostage to their far right agenda but Speaker Johnston feels that is not the proper way to govern.

    So they all left the building in a huff cancelling the vote. thejester

     

    an_popcorn

    Yessiree!  Theyyyrrre  baaaaaack! thejester  One MAGA caught in live mic in the hallway said they are angry that Johnston "signed a surrender deal" behind their back!

     

    This bill is to keep funding for the federal government so we can keep paying our military families their wages, which includes thousands currently in harm's way combating terrorism in the middle east.  Their families back home will be denied their hard earned paychecks directly because of the hard right MAGAs.

     

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jan. 11, 2024 - 3:43 PM ET #153

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare:

    @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be

    Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP.

    Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts?

    A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters.

    Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do.

    I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys.

    Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump.

    That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare:

    @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be

    Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP.

    Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts?

    A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters.

    Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do.

    I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys.

    Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump.

    That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed. 

     
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    Posted: Jan. 11, 2024 - 3:52 PM ET #154

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare:

    @Sidehatch  And those are all very valid points, but that's what you get with split parties...this isn't anything new happening with the inability to pass bills...this happens all the time when it's split...hate the system not the party...you seem like a smart man...everyone knows that two parties don't always agree...and in some cases out of spite....this is where the two party system fails us as people...back in the day when information didn't travel as fast things got by, but now you can't do anything without the other person or party knowing about it...times have changed but not the way we view the political outpost...why??? The added saying says, that if it ain't broke don't fix it right....well it's broken and has been for some time...it's time to fix it...the two party system should be dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be

     

    Big fan of dismantling the current UNIPARTY system peace_5

    A true majority is not what our founders created with our constitution.  "Democracy" is true majority.  We do not have a sole democracy.  We have a Constitutional Republic.  

    The system is the money backers and money backers are the system.  System won't change until it breaks, we aren't there yet.  Money rules....cash flows everything around me....dollar dollar bills yall.  

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    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare:

    @Sidehatch  And those are all very valid points, but that's what you get with split parties...this isn't anything new happening with the inability to pass bills...this happens all the time when it's split...hate the system not the party...you seem like a smart man...everyone knows that two parties don't always agree...and in some cases out of spite....this is where the two party system fails us as people...back in the day when information didn't travel as fast things got by, but now you can't do anything without the other person or party knowing about it...times have changed but not the way we view the political outpost...why??? The added saying says, that if it ain't broke don't fix it right....well it's broken and has been for some time...it's time to fix it...the two party system should be dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be

     

    Big fan of dismantling the current UNIPARTY system peace_5

    A true majority is not what our founders created with our constitution.  "Democracy" is true majority.  We do not have a sole democracy.  We have a Constitutional Republic.  

    The system is the money backers and money backers are the system.  System won't change until it breaks, we aren't there yet.  Money rules....cash flows everything around me....dollar dollar bills yall.  

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare: @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP. Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts? A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters. Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do. I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys. Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed.

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     VERY WELL SAID, Sidehatch.peace_5

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare: @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP. Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts? A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters. Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do. I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys. Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed.

    @Sidehatch

     VERY WELL SAID, Sidehatch.peace_5

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jan. 11, 2024 - 4:22 PM ET #156

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts?

    I never said to exclude California...I said that there is no reason to give away 54 electoral votes from the State, thus proving my argument that the majority should always prevail...what does electoral votes prove...absolutely nothing...it's just another numbers game to keep the election process close and to hold certain states as more valuable than others as if it to keep it suspenseful...if you removed California from giving away 10% of the electoral votes what are you left with...throw Texas in that mix as well at over 7% of the entire electoral votes and you have 2 States that make up nearly 1/5 of the process....what a joke that is...and quite frankly living in California, I question its process of voting as well and have you ever noticed that well before the voting has even finished in California that most already count California as a winner to the Democrats and give them the 54 electoral votes...I always found that fascinating, as if they already know the results....But i never said to exclude California...create all States equal and all people equal and let majority prevail...then nobody should complain about the process as long as the voting was accurately counted...right now, with the system in place, it will only create the bellyaching...wait and see how time unfolds this going forward with future elections...why anyone would be opposed, if any, to majority wins would be beside me, but there must be some reason as to why this hasn't happened, right? I'm sure it has nothing to do with moneybaglie

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts?

    I never said to exclude California...I said that there is no reason to give away 54 electoral votes from the State, thus proving my argument that the majority should always prevail...what does electoral votes prove...absolutely nothing...it's just another numbers game to keep the election process close and to hold certain states as more valuable than others as if it to keep it suspenseful...if you removed California from giving away 10% of the electoral votes what are you left with...throw Texas in that mix as well at over 7% of the entire electoral votes and you have 2 States that make up nearly 1/5 of the process....what a joke that is...and quite frankly living in California, I question its process of voting as well and have you ever noticed that well before the voting has even finished in California that most already count California as a winner to the Democrats and give them the 54 electoral votes...I always found that fascinating, as if they already know the results....But i never said to exclude California...create all States equal and all people equal and let majority prevail...then nobody should complain about the process as long as the voting was accurately counted...right now, with the system in place, it will only create the bellyaching...wait and see how time unfolds this going forward with future elections...why anyone would be opposed, if any, to majority wins would be beside me, but there must be some reason as to why this hasn't happened, right? I'm sure it has nothing to do with moneybaglie

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed.

    @Sidehatch

    as always u  make very good points  an_cheers

    whats yur   guess    will the magas evict johnston like they did mccarthy  ? thejester

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed.

    @Sidehatch

    as always u  make very good points  an_cheers

    whats yur   guess    will the magas evict johnston like they did mccarthy  ? thejester

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch: Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare: @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP. Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts? A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters. Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do. I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys. Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed. @Sidehatch  VERY WELL SAID, Sidehatch.

    thank you Fubah, much appreciated an_cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch: Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare: @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP. Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts? A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters. Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do. I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys. Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed. @Sidehatch  VERY WELL SAID, Sidehatch.

    thank you Fubah, much appreciated an_cheers

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch: Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed. @Sidehatch as always u  make very good points   whats yur   guess    will the magas evict johnston like they did mccarthy  ?      so

    To your point, there was some bellyaching about that this week from the fringe elements of the GOP accusing Speaker Johnson of “stabbing them in the back.” I’m so tired of the fringe lunatics saying government needs to be run like a business, then refusing to pass a budget. Because businesses don’t have budgets? lol, these guys are such clowns

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    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch: Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed. @Sidehatch as always u  make very good points   whats yur   guess    will the magas evict johnston like they did mccarthy  ?      so

    To your point, there was some bellyaching about that this week from the fringe elements of the GOP accusing Speaker Johnson of “stabbing them in the back.” I’m so tired of the fringe lunatics saying government needs to be run like a business, then refusing to pass a budget. Because businesses don’t have budgets? lol, these guys are such clowns

     
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     Nah, I live in California and know a few folks who worked in the county election offices. Those are good, simple people who have no agenda.

    If you want to get rid of the Electoral College that’s fine, but that’s like wishing for unicorns to make it rain golden showers of money and whiskey. I try not to worry about things I cannot control, and that’s one of them.

    Getting rid of the electoral college would mean no Trump in 2017, which is fine by me because his elimination/capping of the SALT deduction to punish blue states raised my taxes by $15k in 2017, and $20+k later. 

    Thanks for the tax hike! If Republicans are hiking my taxes to subsidize cuts in red states, and still spending like crazy to hike up the debt and increase inflation, there’s zero reason for me to vote for a “conservative” like Trump. (He’s obviously not a fiscal conservative.)

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    @ABooksNightmare

     Nah, I live in California and know a few folks who worked in the county election offices. Those are good, simple people who have no agenda.

    If you want to get rid of the Electoral College that’s fine, but that’s like wishing for unicorns to make it rain golden showers of money and whiskey. I try not to worry about things I cannot control, and that’s one of them.

    Getting rid of the electoral college would mean no Trump in 2017, which is fine by me because his elimination/capping of the SALT deduction to punish blue states raised my taxes by $15k in 2017, and $20+k later. 

    Thanks for the tax hike! If Republicans are hiking my taxes to subsidize cuts in red states, and still spending like crazy to hike up the debt and increase inflation, there’s zero reason for me to vote for a “conservative” like Trump. (He’s obviously not a fiscal conservative.)

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare: @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP. Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts? A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters. Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do. I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys. Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare: @Sidehatch  dismantled....it should by majority vote without two party alignment system..same thing with electing a president...the electoral votes is a joke...for example, since the 90's the Democrats are handed 54 electoral votes from one state...why?? Democrats do realize that if you removed California from handing out what has been a given 54 electoral votes for the past 30 years or so, the elections would take on a much different aspect...   The majority should always prevail....it's how we are taught when we are young and should be the only basis for voting on anything as a people...start realizing that we are stuck in old ways and it's time for a change...let the majority decide what is what not who or what State belongs to which party...that doesn't even make sense if you think about it...we are talking about electing the highest job in the land and it's decided by electoral votes...that's hilarious...   Like I said, your points are very valid, but it's not anyone one persons fault as it is as much a fault as to how we are handling our government issues/concerns...no one could argue that if and when the roles are reversed and the house and presidential elect are opposite than they are now, you would have similar results...it's been that way my entire lifetime...yes, sometimes the parties can agree but that is far and few between...however, hating one person or party seems like a very futile argument but if you step back and think about it this is how our government has been running....like I said, hate the system not the party...break up the money backers and see the change...meaning, be the change you want to be Thats the thing - when roles are reversed there are not similar results. Only the crazies in the far right GOP want to threaten government shutdowns, you don’t see the moderates from either party doing that. It’s the fringe element of the GOP. Your beef with the electoral college is something we are unlikely to fix. Your beef is with the framers of the Constitution. You call for majority rule, then simultaneously argue Californians should be excluded? What about Texas, should they be removed too for their gerrymandered districts? A successful bar owner taught me years ago to KISS - keep it simple stupid. Show up, have affordable booze, clean the place, friendly bartenders, and good music. Don’t overthink it beyond those parameters. Well I don’t need to reinvent the entire electoral process for the 2024 election, I just need to vote for the lesser evil. The chaotic dotard promises more chaos, and as I explained in my prior post I don’t want that. I want a government that can pass a budget and float some policy ideas, like McCain and Romney used to do. I hear your beef with the two party system, and I have good news for you - the Republican Party is currently splitting into two parties. Sure, they are huddled behind Team Red Flag this year for financial reasons, but in reality the zealots like Gaetz and Trump are being soundly rejected by the Chris Christies, Romneys, McCains, and even Cheneys. Go back 20 years and ask yourself what kind of zealot it would take to call the Cheneys liberal? Well, the answer is on the front page of most newspapers - it’s Zealot Trump. That is who Ellis was referring to when she coined the phrase in the headline, “the moron caucus.” It’s not all Republicans or even all MAGAs, but it is most certainly those who have dedicated themselves to the Big Lie and the shameless bootlicking that followed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par:

    What Jenna Ellis calls the "moron caucus"  is back at it again today    Welp, my friends, the GOP CHAOS PARTY & CLOWN CIRCUS is back!  They have openly rebelled today against Leader Johnston's spending deal with the Dems. They want to hold America hostage to their far right agenda but Speaker Johnston feels that is not the proper way to govern. So they all left the building in a huff cancelling the vote.

    Speaker Mike Johnson says spending deal with Schumer remains in place despite pressure from hardliners to walk away

    Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Friday morning
    that he remains committed to the topline spending deal
    he struck with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer,
    a blow to hardline MAGA conservatives who have been
    pushing him to walk away from the "surrender" deal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par:

    What Jenna Ellis calls the "moron caucus"  is back at it again today    Welp, my friends, the GOP CHAOS PARTY & CLOWN CIRCUS is back!  They have openly rebelled today against Leader Johnston's spending deal with the Dems. They want to hold America hostage to their far right agenda but Speaker Johnston feels that is not the proper way to govern. So they all left the building in a huff cancelling the vote.

    Speaker Mike Johnson says spending deal with Schumer remains in place despite pressure from hardliners to walk away

    Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Friday morning
    that he remains committed to the topline spending deal
    he struck with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer,
    a blow to hardline MAGA conservatives who have been
    pushing him to walk away from the "surrender" deal.

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par: What Jenna Ellis calls the "moron caucus"  is back at it again today    Welp, my friends, the GOP CHAOS PARTY & CLOWN CIRCUS is back!  They have openly rebelled today against Leader Johnston's spending deal with the Dems. They want to hold America hostage to their far right agenda but Speaker Johnston feels that is not the proper way to govern. So they all left the building in a huff cancelling the vote. Speaker Mike Johnson says spending deal with Schumer remains in place despite pressure from hardliners to walk away Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Friday morning that he remains committed to the topline spending deal he struck with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a blow to hardline MAGA conservatives who have been pushing him to walk away from the "surrender" deal.

    I bet his job is in big time trouble now!

    The MAGAtts in the house are furious with him!  an_beatup

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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par: What Jenna Ellis calls the "moron caucus"  is back at it again today    Welp, my friends, the GOP CHAOS PARTY & CLOWN CIRCUS is back!  They have openly rebelled today against Leader Johnston's spending deal with the Dems. They want to hold America hostage to their far right agenda but Speaker Johnston feels that is not the proper way to govern. So they all left the building in a huff cancelling the vote. Speaker Mike Johnson says spending deal with Schumer remains in place despite pressure from hardliners to walk away Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Friday morning that he remains committed to the topline spending deal he struck with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a blow to hardline MAGA conservatives who have been pushing him to walk away from the "surrender" deal.

    I bet his job is in big time trouble now!

    The MAGAtts in the house are furious with him!  an_beatup

     
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    Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats.

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    Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats.

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats.
     

    @thirdperson

     Rinse and repeat cycle.  thejester GOP CLOWN SHOW  especially in the house of reps. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats.
     

    @thirdperson

     Rinse and repeat cycle.  thejester GOP CLOWN SHOW  especially in the house of reps. 

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats.

    even worse now

    the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats.

    even worse now

    the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3

     

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3

    Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media.

    If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3

    Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media.

    If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3 Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media. If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.
      back in the chaos party clown circus thejester  lauren boobhurt  is now suggesting speaker johnson be replaced an_roll_laugh

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3 Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media. If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.
      back in the chaos party clown circus thejester  lauren boobhurt  is now suggesting speaker johnson be replaced an_roll_laugh

     

     
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    Posted: Feb. 8, 2024 - 3:23 PM ET #169

    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch: Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3 Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media. If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.  back in the chaos party clown circus   lauren boobhurt  is now suggesting speaker johnson be replaced

     the chaos party clown circus thejester are at it again this past week  and it would b funny if it wasnt so damn dangerous to the health of our country

    mcconnell under fire in the senate inspite of saying all the right things thejester

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch: Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3 Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media. If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.  back in the chaos party clown circus   lauren boobhurt  is now suggesting speaker johnson be replaced

     the chaos party clown circus thejester are at it again this past week  and it would b funny if it wasnt so damn dangerous to the health of our country

    mcconnell under fire in the senate inspite of saying all the right things thejester

     

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3 Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media. If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.

    yeah that Bobert will most likely be all set up with a deal , signed and everything when it all comes to an end …..

    kinda like when ‘Ol Dirty Bastard got out of jail and immediately signed with Roc-A-Fella Records , know what I’m sayin’ ?

    kinda like that peace_5

    wallstreetcappers craps in his draws and pees fuckin backwards from his vaj with a squirt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidehatch:

    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Yahoo news reveal that for the 4th time in a year, more democrats than republicans voted to avoid a fiscal disaster even though GOP controls the House.  Dysfunctional republicans show they are unable to pass essential legislation without the help of democrats. even worse now the clown show party is down to just 219 gop in the house after losing 3 Their numbers are dwindling indeed. Bobert may have trouble even standing a chance in her new district with her polling at 10% this week, although she prob doesn’t really care anyways - she knows she has a job lined up at $787 million News or LiesMax or the other GOP mainstream media. If she wanted to stay on the Hill she probably would have actually done something for her constituents - like brought additional funding back to her district - but apparently that’s a tall order and too much to ask from the BonerBart.

    yeah that Bobert will most likely be all set up with a deal , signed and everything when it all comes to an end …..

    kinda like when ‘Ol Dirty Bastard got out of jail and immediately signed with Roc-A-Fella Records , know what I’m sayin’ ?

    kinda like that peace_5

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    the chaos party clown circus  are at it again this past week  a

    nd it would b funny if it wasnt so damn dangerous to the health of our country

    mcconnell under fire in the senate inspite of saying all the right things

    @KellyM_1964

     Indeed.   The republican party is in virtual meltdown and it all points back to one fascist/racist/anti-abortion/anti-BIpartisan-border-reform, racketeering mob boss, FRAUD & convicted sex-offender who served as the "Downplayer-in-Chief" during the 2020 crisis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964:

    the chaos party clown circus  are at it again this past week  a

    nd it would b funny if it wasnt so damn dangerous to the health of our country

    mcconnell under fire in the senate inspite of saying all the right things

    @KellyM_1964

     Indeed.   The republican party is in virtual meltdown and it all points back to one fascist/racist/anti-abortion/anti-BIpartisan-border-reform, racketeering mob boss, FRAUD & convicted sex-offender who served as the "Downplayer-in-Chief" during the 2020 crisis.

     
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    The House GOP’s star witness in the Oversight Committee’s investigation into Hunter Biden turns out to be connected to a Russian oligarch, The Daily Beast reported Tuesday.

    High-profile investor Tony Bobulinski has links to Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, a Ukrainian-born energy magnate who’s been a longtime close ally of Vladimir Putin’s, according to the report.

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    The House GOP’s star witness in the Oversight Committee’s investigation into Hunter Biden turns out to be connected to a Russian oligarch, The Daily Beast reported Tuesday.

    High-profile investor Tony Bobulinski has links to Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, a Ukrainian-born energy magnate who’s been a longtime close ally of Vladimir Putin’s, according to the report.

     
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    The CHAOS party and CIRCUS on Feb 13 has succeeded in impeaching a cabinet member of the opposition  by a vote of 214 to 213  (with 3 republicans siding with the Democrats, saying that incompetence does not rise to the impeachment level of "HIGH CRIMES & MISDEMEANORS")

    This is an official impeachment.

    Only the House can impeach.

    Likewise, Clinton was impeached and the convicted sex-offender now indicted on 91 felonies holds the record of being impeached TWICE!

     

    But like was the case TWICE with the insurrectionist leader of both the republican party and the trump crime family, the question now becomes will Mayorkas be convicted by the Senate...

     

    But Mayorkas will always be on the books officially as having been legally impeached...

     

     

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    The CHAOS party and CIRCUS on Feb 13 has succeeded in impeaching a cabinet member of the opposition  by a vote of 214 to 213  (with 3 republicans siding with the Democrats, saying that incompetence does not rise to the impeachment level of "HIGH CRIMES & MISDEMEANORS")

    This is an official impeachment.

    Only the House can impeach.

    Likewise, Clinton was impeached and the convicted sex-offender now indicted on 91 felonies holds the record of being impeached TWICE!

     

    But like was the case TWICE with the insurrectionist leader of both the republican party and the trump crime family, the question now becomes will Mayorkas be convicted by the Senate...

     

    But Mayorkas will always be on the books officially as having been legally impeached...

     

     

     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2024 - 6:07 PM ET #174

    house republican clown show is defiant despite their star informant being discredited

    its all a laughable smear campaign

    and its blowing up in their faces !   an_beatup

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    house republican clown show is defiant despite their star informant being discredited

    its all a laughable smear campaign

    and its blowing up in their faces !   an_beatup

     
     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2024 - 6:07 PM ET #175

    house republican clown show is defiant despite their star informant being discredited

    its all a laughable smear campaign

    and its blowing up in their faces !   an_beatup

    "I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
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    house republican clown show is defiant despite their star informant being discredited

    its all a laughable smear campaign

    and its blowing up in their faces !   an_beatup

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