BillStime Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, ChiGoose said: Well, that should do it. McCarthy poised to win it on the 15th ballot. Wonder what he gave up to get over the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, ChiGoose said: Well, that should do it. McCarthy poised to win it on the 15th ballot. Wonder what he gave up to get over the line His soul and that of the republican party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiGoose Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, redtail hawk said: His soul and that of the republican party. So just his soul then? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 🎯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Bingo Ladies and Gentleman - the real groomers of the United States - today’s GQP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, ChiGoose said: So just his soul then? I see what you did there...and I liked it ! maybe when the rubes get back we can discuss the best way to make Rueben sandwiches? I have a great recipe to smoke corned beef. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiGoose Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 It took 15 tries, but Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker with the support of 49.6% of the members of Congress. I’m sure such a talented and strong leader as himself will have no problem keeping his supporters together to do work for the good of the American people… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, ChiGoose said: It took 15 tries, but Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker with the support of 49.6% of the members of Congress. I’m sure such a talented and strong leader as himself will have no problem keeping his supporters together to do work for the good of the American people… Kevin will be the weakest Speaker in our lifetime. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BillStime said: Kevin will be the weakest Speaker in our lifetime. In all seriousness, that's not good. We truly do need to drain the swamp and now we have a shape shifting lizard as speaker. Edited January 7, 2023 by redtail hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeesforclosers Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, ChiGoose said: It took 15 tries, but Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker with the support of 49.6% of the members of Congress. I’m sure such a talented and strong leader as himself will have no problem keeping his supporters together to do work for the good of the American people… The people spoke. We got divided government, based on a razor thin GOP majority in the house. We now have a speaker who let the most radical elements of his party order off the menu to secure his job. That doesn't bode well to say the least. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiGoose Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, Coffeesforclosers said: The people spoke. We got divided government, based on a razor thin GOP majority in the house. We now have a speaker who let the most radical elements of his party order off the menu to secure his job. That doesn't bode well to say the least. Imagine if we actually hit a recession and need Congress to act swiftly and smartly to save the economy. We’d be screwed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, ChiGoose said: Well, that should do it. McCarthy poised to win it on the 15th ballot. Wonder what he gave up to get over the line Dignity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, ChiGoose said: Imagine if we actually hit a recession and need Congress to act swiftly and smartly to save the economy. We’d be screwed They'll let small businesses melt away and further solidify corporatocracy. It's almost a done deal in medicine. Edited January 7, 2023 by redtail hawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) i just think its all funny that when the machine that's been grinding up Americans comes to a screeching halt based on what the outliers are "claiming" to stop corruption. people are mad about it. there was a similar plan in place progressives wanted out of "the squad" to get medicare for all on the table. instead the people who claimed they were going in to fight for the little guy fell directly in line and gave every excuse in the book why fighting for them...just wasnt the right time. the guy who suggested stop the vote can explain it better. i just dont get what is at all wrong with not going with the status quo and using the little power you have...and will ever have to get what you were voted in on a slight chance to get done. thats a bad thing? who knew there were so many McCarthy groupies on the other side. someone explain. Edited January 7, 2023 by Buffarukus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, redtail hawk said: 7 minutes ago, Buffarukus said: i just think its all funny that when the machine that's been grinding up Americans comes to a screeching halt based on what the outliers are "claiming" to stop corruption. people are mad about it. there was a similar plan in place progressives wanted out of "the squad" to get medicare for all on the table. instead the people who claimed they were going in to fight for the little guy fell directly in line and gave every excuse in the book why fighting for them...just wasnt the right time. the guy who suggested stop the vote can explain it better. i just dont get what is at all wrong with not going with the status quo and using the little power you have...and will ever have to get what you were voted in on done is a bad thing. someone explain. Because establishment Dems and Republicans don’t care about the average American…they only use them as pawns to solidify their own power… That’s why, as Glen Greenwald said, the corporate mainstream media defends the State against the people- instead of the other way around- like they are supposed to… This is also why the need to keep everyone divided…They need to keep us weak, so that they can continue to have power and control over us…👍 Edited January 7, 2023 by JaCrispy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiGoose Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 So what are the odds that we default on our debt in the next two years? 90%? More? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Because establishment Dems and Republicans don’t care about the average American…they only use them as pawns to solidify their own power… That’s why, as Glen Greenwald said, the corporate mainstream media defends the State against the people- instead of the other way around- like they are supposed to… This is also why the need to keep everyone divided…They need to keep us weak, so that they can continue to have power and control over us…👍 i agree which is why i find this whole thing very refreshing. a side calling out its own. great! keep it up! a minority populist trying to leverage change? sure lets try it. people complain about same old same old corruption..itll never stop then somthing unheard of takes place that goes against the grain and somehow there are people demanding "WE WANT THE MACHINE!!" damn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I'm just amazed it didn't come to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, ChiGoose said: So what are the odds that we default on our debt in the next two years? 90%? More? we defaulted a long time ago. there just noone with a big enough boot to evict us yet. its not suprising the extraction to the top % is in overdrive. Edited January 7, 2023 by Buffarukus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiGoose Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, Buffarukus said: we defaulted a long time ago. there just noone with a big enough boot to evict us yet. its not suprising the extraction to the top % is in overdrive. I’m not sure I understand your point. Are you saying the US currently is in default? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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