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Trump For Congress? Um...Cute, But Dumb.
It's an appealing idea; one that combines a thumb in the eye of the Democrat machine that is desperate to deplatform (and probably imprison) President Trump with a ready-made bully pulpit for a man who is a master at using one.
Trump for Congress, 2022Trump for Congress 2022! Donald Trump declares his candidacy, asks voters across the country to turn out and elect him a Republican majority in the House, and launches a simultaneous campaign to become Speaker of the House once elected. Imagine, Donald Trump second in line to the Presidency and forcing President Biden-Harris-Biden to negotiate with him in order to pass legislation. The “Art of the Deal” evolves into the political “Art of War.”Except....The position of Speaker of The House requires knowledge of the intricacies of the rules of the House, and the ability to manipulate those rules. One of President Trump's weaknesses was his inability to navigate the labyrinth of government, preferring to use his own management style that worked well for him in the past, coupled with his excellent and energizing speaking skills. But that management style won't work in the House, because the 218+ representatives each have their own agendas and the Republican Party has been remiss for a very long time in cracking the whip and forcing a unified voice. And the bully pulpit of the speaker is an order of magnitude smaller than the president's. All of this assumes that President Trump would be elected speaker, something that may seem a foregone conclusion, but which might not be realistic. I simply cannot imagine President Trump accepting an inferior position within the house hierarchy, so it would be "Speaker or bust!" A more realistic position for President Trump is as the leader of the New PartyTM, whatever that may be. Could it be a reconstituted Republican Party after a violent purge of the NeverTrumpers and the "go along to get along" squishes who have done real damage to the party and to the country? Sure. Maybe. Or will it be an entirely new party, built from the ashes of the Republican party's self-immolation? That sounds even better, and I know full well that may mean a generation out of power. Either way. President Trump belongs at the head of a movement, in full view of all of America, not buried in the Capitol trying to wend his way through the Deep State's obstacles.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:04 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:05 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 12:05 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:05 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: Museisluse at February 21, 2021 12:06 PM (UKuLO)
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 12:07 PM (86s+O)
Posted by: irongrampa at February 21, 2021 12:07 PM (KATBx)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:08 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: BignJames at February 21, 2021 12:08 PM (AwYPR)
one does not need to be a member of the house to be Speaker of the House
a majority could select PDT as Speaker and would be perfectly according to Hoyle
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 21, 2021 12:08 PM (MIuvZ)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:08 PM (kTF2Z)
Any idea how much the equipment manager makes? Asking for a friend
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:08 PM (85Gof)
do they get to assist the cheer squad??
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 12:09 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:10 PM (lPp+p)
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at February 21, 2021 12:10 PM (JUOKG)
No bullies, no bullfrogs, and no bullarkyzhibinfergling.
Posted by: ResidentBiden at February 21, 2021 12:10 PM (1hfZz)
If asked he might do the Speaker of the House gig, because of the publicity it would generate. Rent free, baby!
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com. Not scanning your email to sell you stuff like Google does. at February 21, 2021 12:11 PM (SchxB)
Agreed. Dumb idea. Leading from a kingmaker position, PAC, money-man, rally-organizer, even 2024 candidate would be much better. I don't know what he will do, but he has earned my trust.
Posted by: 4 at February 21, 2021 12:11 PM (KnJdm)
No, no, I think even if Mr. Trump entered the HR or Sen as a plain-ol' Rep or Sen, that would be more than enough to make the Statists/Socialists lose their minds...IF that were to happen, of course.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:11 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 12:12 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 12:09 PM (r4bSV)
You get to help them out their boots on and hold their pom poms.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at February 21, 2021 12:12 PM (R5lpX)
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 12:12 PM (R/m4+)
No, Trump can be a major thorn in their side outside of DC for the next few years. We're going nuts from the silence, he's just taking a well deserved breather, falling back and regrouping. I think all hell's about to break loose at CPAC next week.
Posted by: clutch cargo - not a cult, just a firm grip at February 21, 2021 12:12 PM (46GDR)
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at February 21, 2021 12:13 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:05 PM (kTF2Z)
Make CSPAN Great Again.
Posted by: 4 at February 21, 2021 12:13 PM (KnJdm)
Who'd a thunk 10 years ago that the Donald would be the most honest guy in dc?
Posted by: Infidel at February 21, 2021 12:13 PM (JKh2y)
He's been the President. Why take such a demotion?
Although, him bringing up articles of impeachment in the two crooks in the White House would be funny.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at February 21, 2021 12:13 PM (Zz0t1)
They have a shedload of underlings who do the grunt work.
So in that sense, Trump could do the job. He'd just need people around him to help him stay on track, and as was the case when he was in the White House, he would likely find himself surrounded by a nest of vipers, many of whom were intent on undermining him every step of the way.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:14 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Unkaren at February 21, 2021 12:14 PM (GgAy1)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:10 PM (lPp+p)
I'm going to second that. Meaningful future voting would be conducted from the rooftops.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 12:14 PM (86s+O)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 12:15 PM (XxJt1)
Posted by: The GOPe at February 21, 2021 12:16 PM (r4bSV)
Continued under a senile fool, and a brazen hussy, the White House is a joke.
And so is Congress.
So sure, run, Donny, Run. Go in there and demand a gold plated podium.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:16 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:17 PM (kTF2Z)
Only without Jerry Lewis.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 12:18 PM (3H9h1)
it would be most expensive House race in human history. The Left would literally put in tens of billions of dollars to purchase every single possible vote.
Then if it still looked like he could win, they would pass the Enabling Acts and decertify the Legislative Branch of government just to make sure.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 12:18 PM (86s+O)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:05 PM (kTF2Z)
Thats for sure.
Posted by: LASue at February 21, 2021 12:18 PM (Ed8Zd)
Trump steps up to the lectern.
"Fuck all y'all!"
Walks off.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:17 PM (kTF2Z)
Well eloquence does have it's place
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:18 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: Unkaren at February 21, 2021 12:14 PM (GgAy1)
That, and constant references to Pelosi's rattling teeth, Mitch's cadaver like skin, and AOC's bug eyes.
It would be a more honorable use of time than 90% or more of the speeches currently given in that "august" chamber.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:18 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:19 PM (VWp7G)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 12:19 PM (Zmnko)
I do think he would do a better job in a job like Interior Secretary or Labor then in congress.
Especially if he was placed to fire people. Hell he could get a pay per view going that might pay off a good part of the National debt.
Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at February 21, 2021 12:19 PM (6Pqz7)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:19 PM (VVEnO)
Sadly, aside from local elections, this is accurate, IMO.
Posted by: 4 at February 21, 2021 12:20 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: 4 at February 21, 2021 12:21 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 12:21 PM (kTF2Z)
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Well, he is 29.
Compared to the crypt keeper who is currently fouling the WH, he seems 29
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 12:21 PM (Zmnko)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:21 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at February 21, 2021 12:21 PM (2BZBZ)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 12:21 PM (Zmnko)
Was gonna say, if Trump entered Congress, wouldn't he LOWER the average age of the membership?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:22 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: NR Pax at February 21, 2021 12:23 PM (El8hT)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 12:23 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:24 PM (VWp7G)
The time is finally right for this and I think "Americans" are ready and eager.
Posted by: Justsayin' at February 21, 2021 12:24 PM (Fs5vw)
Posted by: rcocean at February 21, 2021 12:24 PM (evE25)
Why? They would impeach him just minutes after taking the Oath of Office.
While that circus would continue, the Swamp, which has four more years to permanently cement themselves into a Soviet, would be completely ignored.
Every institution would act as an independent government agency. Unlimited regulatory and statutory authority with zero accountability.
Speaking of which: We are going to learn a lot about FERC in the near future once they start BlameStorming the Texas Power Fiasco.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 12:25 PM (86s+O)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:25 PM (VWp7G)
Posted by: LASue at February 21, 2021 12:25 PM (Ed8Zd)
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Yeah, if you go around worrying about whether the proles live or die, you'll never get anything accomplished
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:25 PM (VVEnO)
The people who rigged an election to get Trump out of government aren't going to not rig an election to keep Trump out of government.
It's getting to where listening to these proposals becomes as asinine as listening to post-mortems about how of Trump had just run on X platform or appealed to Y demographic group that he would have won reelection.
Posted by: Shark Lasers at February 21, 2021 12:26 PM (PKiRn)
Posted by: oldraceral at February 21, 2021 12:26 PM (Bfhnl)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:24 PM (VWp7G)
I marvel at that as well. They got everything they wanted, and still they are batshit crazy. It's almost as if it wasn't about Trump, they are just batshit crazy.
Posted by: 4 at February 21, 2021 12:26 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: 4 at February 21, 2021 12:21 PM (KnJdm)
It's fun listening to some of these oh-so-clever podcasters, who don't identify as conservative, and certainly aren't fans of the Republican Party.
They caaaaaan't quite bring themselves to praise anything Trump did, but they acknowledge he said things that make him SEEM like he cared about the average person.
Sure fellas, you go with that. A guy who spent his entire career, making and losing fortunes, being a gadfly, but also building real things... he only SEEMS like he's capable of relating to the average Joe.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:26 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: rcocean at February 21, 2021 12:26 PM (evE25)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:26 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: rcocean at February 21, 2021 12:27 PM (evE25)
Posted by: andycanuck
THIS.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:25 PM (VWp7G)
Splitting the Right is a GREAT idea and that led to the absolute domination of our country's federal politics by the Right throughout the 1990s!
Posted by: PC and Reform Parties of Canada at February 21, 2021 12:27 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: rcocean at February 21, 2021 12:28 PM (evE25)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:28 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Psychos Rule! No, really. They're in charge now. at February 21, 2021 12:28 PM (HaL55)
Posted by: Venezuelan opposition at February 21, 2021 12:29 PM (49Dnm)
the absolute domination of our country's federal politics by the Right
throughout the 1990s!
Posted by: PC and Reform Parties of Canada at February 21, 2021 12:27 PM (49Dnm)
As opposed to now.
Posted by: 4 at February 21, 2021 12:29 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:28 PM (KZzsI)
So is Sundown...Jut saying. But I mostly agree with what you said
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:29 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:29 PM (KZzsI)
Get in a economic development partnership with North Korea. That would be epic.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 12:29 PM (86s+O)
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at February 21, 2021 12:29 PM (R5lpX)
Ass fat
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:29 PM (VVEnO)
And if you buy that, and no doubt Sundown will, then I got this bridge to sell ya
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:30 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:26 PM (oQ94s)
And now the below average Joe is even stopping us from stopping and removing sex offenders who are here illegally. I guess Biden needs rapists for his gulags. I hate donks.
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:30 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
And do what? Something that requires independent thought?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:30 PM (lPp+p)
Posted by: rcocean at February 21, 2021 12:28 PM (evE25)
Such a waste though. Yes, Mr. Thune has overstayed his welcome. But if Mrs. Noem stays gov, that gives her the best shot to become President. (I say that not necessarily because I am supporting such a candidacy, but if she were to try it out, the natural jump off point is the governorship.)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:31 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: rcocean at February 21, 2021 12:28 PM (evE25)
I could get behind her.
Posted by: oldraceral at February 21, 2021 12:31 PM (Bfhnl)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:30 PM (85Gof)
My leftist SIL was harping about exactly that..."give peace a chance"...lol
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:31 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:30 PM (lPp+p)
No need for independent thought anymore. FB and Twitter is doing all the thinking for us. Didn't you get that memo?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:31 PM (85Gof)
Yeah, like the last 50 years haven't been about trying to give the Palis a chance which they routinely ignore and crap all over while trying to murder more Jews.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:32 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: 4
Seriously. What has the GOP done in the last forty years that makes you think they're the party of conservatives? McConnell only pushed through those judges because Trump kept hounding him, not out of the goodness of his heart.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:32 PM (VWp7G)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:30 PM (85Gof)
That's funny!
Posted by: BignJames at February 21, 2021 12:32 PM (AwYPR)
Posted by: Diogenes at February 21, 2021 12:33 PM (axyOa)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:33 PM (VVEnO)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 12:33 PM (qH6FZ)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:28 PM (KZzsI)
I think this is the biggest key. If Mr. Trump were 10 years younger..maybe things will be different. But I would not blame him one bit if he said "Screw it. It's been fun. Bye."
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:33 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: Justsayin' at February 21, 2021 12:33 PM (Fs5vw)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed
I figured they'd go back to World of Warcraft.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:33 PM (VWp7G)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:32 PM (KZzsI)
She believes everything the left says. I hope she voluntarily locks herself down forever. I usually don't take her calls.
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:34 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: John at February 21, 2021 12:19 PM (4wM64)
What a devastating riposte from John the Fisherman at Level 42.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:34 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: The GOPe at February 21, 2021 12:34 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:34 PM (lPp+p)
nobody is scared of ol man biden on the world stage
Tiawan will prolly draft everybody in prep
Posted by: The GOPe at February 21, 2021 12:34 PM (r4bSV)
Or just make the island awash with weapons.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:35 PM (49Dnm)
Judges were picked by GOPe think tanks, and were just about the only GOPe feature of Trump's presidency. That's why McConnell liked them. Its one of the few places I happen to think the GOPe gets right, as well - they do recognize judges are incredibly important.
The problem is, these guys were all country club insiders, guys who were reliably part of the gang, so when the rubber hit the road over voter fraud they all went with the party line of "whatever it takes to get rid of the uncouth outsider"
This isn't Caddyshack where the rowdy poors win, led by a bombastic and hilarious iconoclast. Its the real world where the iconoclast is destroyed for daring to question his Betters.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:35 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: The Palestinian Authority at February 21, 2021 12:35 PM (VVEnO)
Sentient beings have absolutely no place on FB, Twitter, Insty, etc.
Let their behavior modeling and advertising algorithms degenerate into predicting sociopathic behavior trends because the Stage IV Reprobates are all who remain in their tracking tools.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 12:35 PM (86s+O)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33
Well, you know the U.S. isn't coming to help them. Same with Hong Kong.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (VWp7G)
It also sends a nifty little message.
Posted by: irongrampa at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (KATBx)
Whatever he does, it isn't going to be inside elective politics, but on the outside, harassing the hell out of them.
In other words, THE voice of the people. And the real question, is the Republican Party willing to listen?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
We are their outlet when Mom grounds them from video games.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (lPp+p)
Posted by: SMOD at February 21, 2021 12:37 PM (X5CsJ)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed
No Hot Pockets for you until you get a job!
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:37 PM (VWp7G)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (oQ94s)
Only when they get their asses handing to them in 2022
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:37 PM (ONvIw)
Not sure any more. Scalise still seems to be a person who could use the inner workings of congress to help us. But he seems to have aged a lot since the shooting I am no longer sure he would even want the job.
Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at February 21, 2021 12:38 PM (6Pqz7)
Tiawan will prolly draft everybody in prep
Expect warfare once Winter is over and the seas are calm enough for a full scale PLA invasion.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 12:38 PM (86s+O)
Posted by: Rusty Nail at February 21, 2021 12:39 PM (PIuFY)
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Us hillbillies ain't included in the communication chain.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:39 PM (lPp+p)
Posted by: Rusty Nail at February 21, 2021 12:39 PM (PIuFY)
Fuck he is my hero for that
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:40 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: Justsayin' at February 21, 2021 12:33 PM (Fs5vw)
We already DID that one...
Posted by: The Banana Republics at February 21, 2021 12:40 PM (oQ94s)
I'd like to see him lead an entirely new party.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 12:41 PM (TdMsT)
Is McConnell still allowed in the Republican Party?
Is Romney still allowed in the Republican Party?
If yes to either, hard pass. Hard FUCKING pass.
Posted by: Dear Leader Chairman Zhou Bai Din at February 21, 2021 12:41 PM (jV+aN)
Posted by: Rusty Nail
Golfer. Michelle Wie. Very hot.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:41 PM (VWp7G)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (oQ94s)
Only when they get their asses handing to them in 2022
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:37 PM (ONvIw)
My assumption is, these people DO understand electoral politics, because it is their business. I don't expect them to CARE about me, but if they're smart they're actually listening to the seething coming from those who have voted for them in the past.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:42 PM (oQ94s)
My leftist SIL was harping about exactly that..."give peace a chance"...lol
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:31 PM (ONvIw)
Unity?
Peace?
Yeah, no.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 12:43 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: McConnell and McCarthy at February 21, 2021 12:43 PM (p/8Cg)
There is more Republican loyalty to (exiled) President Trump in the House than in the Senate. And considering his actuarial timeline he may choose a tactic that will enable his presidential successor.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 12:43 PM (1XrCq)
https://www.latinmassdir.org/
Posted by: Sharkman at February 21, 2021 12:44 PM (i4vaF)
In other words, THE voice of the people. And the real question, is the Republican Party willing to listen?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (oQ94s)
My friend.
You know the answer to that.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 12:44 PM (TdMsT)
No, if the current government is replaced it will be done outside of voting and elections.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 12:45 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (VWp7G)
Americans on both sides increasingly like the idea of an America that is whiny and isolationist.
I thought the porkulus bill of late last year was disgusting in full. The foreign aid money was just a final insult. For many Americans that was the only bad part about it. (Note the millions who only bitched about the foreign aid part. Yeah, it was NOT insignificant, I get that. But I thought the WHOLE THING was crap. The only outrage for millions was that even one penny left our shores. My outrage was that one penny left Capitol Hill period.) Was there nearly as much bitching about the wasteful domestic spending? No.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:45 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:45 PM (ONvIw)
even my lack of standards would allow me to be in favor of this
it's a bar where it's never 2 am
Posted by: REDACTED at February 21, 2021 12:46 PM (6iURM)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:46 PM (VVEnO)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 12:46 PM (XxJt1)
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:46 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (VWp7G)
Americans on both sides increasingly like the idea of an America that is whiny and isolationist.
I thought the porkulus bill of late last year was disgusting in full. The foreign aid money was just a final insult. For many Americans that was the only bad part about it. (Note the millions who only bitched about the foreign aid part. Yeah, it was NOT insignificant, I get that. But I thought the WHOLE THING was crap. The only outrage for millions was that even one penny left our shores. My outrage was that one penny left Capitol Hill period.) Was there nearly as much bitching about the wasteful domestic spending? No.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:45 PM (49Dnm)
The point ultimately is that Americans don't want to lift a finger for Taiwan or HK anyways because they like an America that is whiny and isolationist. And if that means people in Taiwan or HK suffer, so be it.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 21, 2021 12:47 PM (49Dnm)
Oh yeah. Some wag mentioned that Trump may be more powerful out of office than in, and I think that is true politically. It may even be true in foreign affairs, as his policies were never fully implemented b/c the Deep State blocked him at every turn.
Trump saved a lot of seats in Congress, and got stabbed quite a few times by ungrateful wretches. McConnell being the top of that food chain.
At 75+ million strong, we may not be able to win every election, but we can damn sure keep any 'conservative' out that Trump refuses to endorse.
I think he needs to hold MOAR grudges, not fewer.
Posted by: GnuBreed at February 21, 2021 12:47 PM (F0YaR)
They're going to try to replicate what did work, and that's going to include things like getting behind whoever Wyoming primaries Dizzy Liz with.
They look at the Georgia runoffs, and have to conclude one of two things: It was rigged, or a lot of their voters stayed home. Or both.
Now, there ARE rumblings that Mitch had his own cheat operation at work in Kentucky, and is only where he is because of his deals with the devil. So I guess they can try to do that... where they have the mechanisms in place to do so, but everyone knows they're in general, significantly worse at this than the Democrats are.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:47 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: oldraceral at February 21, 2021 12:31 PM
If only I had a dollar for every time I've heard that.
Posted by: Brie Larson at February 21, 2021 12:47 PM (DMUuz)
Said by a man who never ran a small business.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 12:47 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 12:47 PM (XxJt1)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 12:48 PM (zr5Kq)
Whatever he does, it isn't going to be inside elective politics, but on the outside, harassing the hell out of them.
In other words, THE voice of the people. And the real question, is the Republican Party willing to listen?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (oQ94s
You're kidding, right? The uniparty hasn't listened to us for decades now. They know what's best for us. Why would they start listening to us again.
The only REAL way to stop this madness is for various states to nullify or actually secede from DC.
Trump could be active in this, but we need to quit looking for "Fearless Leader" to do what we ourselves should be doing. Rush's passing should've been the wake up call.
Posted by: Justsayin' at February 21, 2021 12:48 PM (Fs5vw)
He can do more damage to the progressive agenda behind the golden microphone than anywhere else.
His family has been through enough.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 21, 2021 12:48 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:50 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: Joe Biden at February 21, 2021 12:50 PM (63Dwl)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:36 PM (oQ94s)
My friend.
You know the answer to that.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 12:44 PM (TdMsT)
No, I'm serious. I don't think these are stupid people, so I don't expect them to CARE about the disenfranchised voters, but I do expect them to respond to a very real problem they have, which is a LOT of people who would vote for them, being ready, willing, and able to sit home. Or go third party.
I think they'll at least consider whether to let us go, or do something to win us back. Whether it works or not, that I can't predict.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:50 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 12:48 PM (zr5Kq)
aint that the Truth
da
Posted by: Pravda at February 21, 2021 12:51 PM (6iURM)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 12:52 PM (sd8p8)
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 12:50 PM (ONvIw)
GOP wants him to go away.
Posted by: BignJames at February 21, 2021 12:52 PM (AwYPR)
You're kidding, right?
Posted by: Justsayin' at February 21, 2021 12:48 PM (Fs5vw)
No, I'm not kidding. But I know a lot of people here prefer to vent, so I'm not trying to get in the way of that.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:52 PM (oQ94s)
The Machine now decides which Actor is anointed to which Seat.
Posted by: DaveA at February 21, 2021 12:53 PM (FhXTo)
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It's like the Rolling Stones said.
In the sweet old country
Where I come from
Nobody ever works
Nothing ever gets done
We hang fire, we hang fire
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:53 PM (VVEnO)
Especially Twitter.
Posted by: Dr. Vivi-Not my POTUS, FLOTUS, SCOTUS, FBI... at February 21, 2021 12:53 PM (USW1s)
He said he would selectively support rivals, presumably challengers to GOP incumbents.
Obviously I like this, but I find it very unlikely to move the ball effectively. This stems from my very bleak assessment of the situation, in terms of inertia. As the absurd "insurrection" and second shampeacment spectacle illustrated - as much or more than any of the jaw-dropping spectacles inflicted on the country and Trump since 2017 - the GOP is beyond fixing. The GOP, to generalize a bit, was as hostile and self-destructively rabid in their opposition to Trump and their obsession with purging him from public life in 2021, as they were in 2016.
The election certification process, at state and federal level, showed the same.
High-risk, yes; unlikely to yield instant happiness, yes; but replacing the GOP probably is the only way to make more than a marginal difference in anything, at this point.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 12:54 PM (OTzUX)
Thus, he will never see power again. The evidence of that is already on the table.
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 12:55 PM (XxJt1)
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Why is this pithy phrase relevant?
Posted by: SFGoth at February 21, 2021 12:55 PM (KAi1n)
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 12:55 PM (R/m4+)
Yep. And judging by the sheeple I see everywhere wearing two or three ID10T masks and going into hysterics over a fake epidemic, that's never going to happen either. I'm glad I'm 29 and don't have much time left on this wretched planet.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Psychos Rule! No, really. They're in charge now. at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (HaL55)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
Elly May Clampett >>>Michelle Wie
She could probably out rassle Michelle too.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (lPp+p)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 12:52 PM (sd8p
Yeah, I don't think some folks here pay attention to that. The House elections were a disaster for Democrats. There were no gains (that I know of?) in state legislatures and governor mansions for the Democrats, and even in states like Californica, the hold they have is crumbling. This isn't a good time to be a Democrat.
It just isn't. Now, that doesn't NECESSARILY mean it's a good time to be a Republican, especially in DC, but there's a reason nobody talks about how bad 2020 was for the Democrats.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:50 PM
Dude. We learned from the successful destruction of the Tea Party.
And, after all, when all is said and done, where you gonna go? If nothing else, we're counting on that!
Posted by: GOPe, a Subsidiary of Uniparty, Inc. at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: GOPe
Yeah well, that worked its last time in 2014.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 12:57 PM (KZzsI)
I think they'll at least consider whether to let us go, or do something to win us back. Whether it works or not, that I can't predict.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:50 PM (oQ94s)
I look at the overt betrayals by members of the GOPe and I am convinced they want nothing to do with the Deplorables. Even if it means they losing seats in Congress. After all, the Deplorables are "less than."
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 12:57 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 12:55 PM (XxJt1)
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That's a good argument for him be in congress (2022).
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 12:57 PM (1XrCq)
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I'm hoping for magic fairy dust. More realistic than voting.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:58 PM (VVEnO)
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 12:59 PM (xqRaG)
This reeks of fear. How to capitalize on it?
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 12:59 PM (XxJt1)
https://www.healthline.com
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 12:46 PM (VVEnO)
Don't take a week off, by next week you'll be cancelled for not being up to date with the revisions.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:59 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 12:59 PM (sd8p8)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 12:52 PM (sd8p
We need to pray hard for this.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 01:00 PM (TdMsT)
Yep. And judging by the sheeple I see everywhere wearing two or three ID10T masks and going into hysterics over a fake epidemic, that's never going to happen either. I'm glad I'm 29 and don't have much time left on this wretched planet.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Psychos Rule! No, really. They're in charge now. at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (HaL55)
I'm very close to that myself. I think the angels' trumpets have sounded and the world as we've known it is ending.
Posted by: Justsayin' at February 21, 2021 01:00 PM (Fs5vw)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (oQ94s)
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Yep, the Democrats are on tenterhooks and they aren't winning friends.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:01 PM (1XrCq)
We really need to emasculate Trump because he's difficult to work with when he's working for the country.
I know let's get him elected to Congress so we can ignore him just like we ignore every other conservative representative in the house or senate.
Posted by: AZ deplorable isolated at February 21, 2021 01:01 PM (gtatv)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:50 PM (oQ94s)
I look at the overt betrayals by members of the GOPe and I am convinced they want nothing to do with the Deplorables. Even if it means they losing seats in Congress. After all, the Deplorables are "less than."
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 12:57 PM (TdMsT)
That's certainly possible. It seems like suicide to me, but maybe that's what the people at the top want. A permanent minority party, that has a few selected individuals in key positions... for whatever good that does them.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 01:01 PM (oQ94s)
Who does not think the Ds are already planning out how to not loose down ticket elections next time
as much as i think the Ds are warmed up armadillo piss, the coordination and in your face planning the 2020 steal is impressive
too bad the Rs are too much of a pussy to do the same thing back next time
untill the Rs start playing by the Ds playbook there will be no changes
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 01:01 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:02 PM (qH6FZ)
Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen? at February 21, 2021 01:02 PM (qZdIZ)
Posted by: GWB at February 21, 2021 01:02 PM (XlpHO)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 12:59 PM (sd8p
Nice thought but not gonna happen
Posted by: MAC SOG'''' at February 21, 2021 01:02 PM (P4Pk9)
That's certainly possible. It seems like suicide to me, but maybe that's what the people at the top want. A permanent minority party, that has a few selected individuals in key positions... for whatever good that does them.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 01:01 PM (oQ94s)
It makes more sense to me if I keep in mind that most Republicans are sleeping with the enemy.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 01:03 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 01:03 PM (VEOh1)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 12:56 PM (oQ94s)
Yep, the Democrats are on tenterhooks and they aren't winning friends.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:01 PM (1XrCq)
Including, ESPECIALLY overseas. And they're slow-walking all their pet projects of raising minimum wage, doing anything about guns, even the f'n COVID relief package.
Being this fat and stupid is no way to go through government.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 01:04 PM (oQ94s)
If Dominion is in we are out.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:04 PM (1XrCq)
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 01:04 PM (xqRaG)
Posted by: DaveA at February 21, 2021 01:04 PM (FhXTo)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:06 PM (zr5Kq)
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 01:01 PM (oQ94s)
It makes more sense to me if I keep in mind that most Republicans are sleeping with the enemy.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 01:03 PM (TdMsT)
I look at it like having a defense lawyer. Yeah, this guy is a shark, and will eat you if it has reason to... so you don't give it reason to. And whether you're actually guilty or not, a good defense lawyer OBVIOUSLY has some purpose and value when you need one.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 01:06 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Knndlb at February 21, 2021 01:06 PM (aYpP2)
But that's the most you would achieve.
Tom Cotton is an excellent illustration. From the RAISE Act (a proposed law incorporating most of the changes obviously needed - and supported by a large majority of Americans, when seriously surveyed), back when Trump first rode an intelligent immigration approach to the White House, to ..... today, when Cotton has paired with *Romney* to offer a ridiculous and pathetic proposal to *increase the minimum wage*, linked to the head-shaking "sweetener" of making hiring illegals quadruple super-super-seriously illegal, more illegal than it already is for many reasons.
And during the certification debacle, his excuse for rubber stamping the obviously dubious election "results": a laughable "constitutional" dodge, with a hilarious kicker. If the GOP exercised Congress' proper role in the process, WHO KNOWS WHAT THE DEMS MIGHT DO IN RETALIATION.
This - from one of the handful of decent Beltway GOP.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:06 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:06 PM (1XrCq)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:07 PM (KZzsI)
Either the massive Demoprog commie voter fraud machine is destroyed or we'll be under the ChiCom's boot forevermore.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Psychos Rule! No, really. They're in charge now. at February 21, 2021 01:07 PM (HaL55)
If Dominion is in we are out.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:04 PM (1XrCq)
All signs point to yes.
Posted by: Dominion Magic 8 Ball Voter Game at February 21, 2021 01:07 PM (R/m4+)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 12:59 PM (sd8p
Heh
Posted by: Boehner Ryan Hastert at February 21, 2021 01:08 PM (FSBb7)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:02 PM (qH6FZ)
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I saw a story where the never Trumpers were planning to launch their own party. We should encourage this. Maybe then Trump people could take over the GOP.
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 01:08 PM (xqRaG)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 01:03 PM
Unlike us patriotic Democrats!
Posted by: Eric Swalwell at February 21, 2021 01:08 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: BifBewalski - cannot wait to get out of this car and be howe at February 21, 2021 01:08 PM (58TaB)
People are not happy about immigration, keeping schools closed, transgender stupidity, shunning Israel, climate change. Something for everyone to hate. This is building already.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (sd8p8)
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There's a Chinaman in Cotton's pocket or more likely in his personal photo album.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (1XrCq)
I had high hopes some of the more Trump supportive pundits on the right
would get behind an effort to destroy the GOP but it just didn't happen.
They pretty much all are behind the hopeless notion that we can change
things in through the GOP and primaries. It just boggles my mind that
they can't see how pointless in the long term that really is.
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:02 PM (qH6FZ)
we want to win. Destroying age old parties and going third party in this country does not have a very good history. Sure you have Perot and Anderson, but what did that get anyone?
I get being pissed off. But what I don't get is the pie in the sky that crushing Republicans is going to save anything. If we are talking stopping Leftist Statism, as soon as possible,I would say get rid of the flotsam and do what it takes to win again. That includes cutting off the cheating, but to do that we need people on the ground, not randos that want to get the name recco in Congress.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (Veofh)
Is your mom doing ok?
Posted by: lin-duh at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (UUBmN)
Government ceased to function under Trump, not of his doing, but because of the egos of the majority of elected asshats and their corruption. They are mostly untouchable by any normal standard today.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (3H9h1)
Get that into your head and you'll be much happier in the long run, no matter how sour and jagged that pill is to start with.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (KZzsI)
I just saw that today, the DOE order came out FEB 14
and we know why it took 7 days for this to become known
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 01:03 PM
Unlike us patriotic Democrats!
Posted by: Eric Swalwell at February 21, 2021 01:08 PM (DMUuz)
Oh driver, will you rub my corns for me?
Posted by: Diane Fiend Stein at February 21, 2021 01:10 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 12:59 PM (sd8p
So absolutely right, even with massive fraud - both houses are even; he could not do everything, and follow every legal contortion at the local level (thought it would have been nice if he had people who were focused on that...) Where there was a strong system like Ohio and Florida - win. Weak system like GA -loss.
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:10 PM (zr5Kq)
Not a swipe at CBD or anyone else, just an observation, but I don't think it has dawned on everyone or sunk in that the left is going to continue to secure their power by any means necessary.
They telegraph daily what they want to do to people that oppose them. Until that starts happening we'll just continue to flail about trying to figure out what to do.
Posted by: JROD at February 21, 2021 01:11 PM (0jZnq)
The only way that happens is if there is a fundamental shift in the culture, turning away from corruption and sin toward virtue and truth. We have to stop being so self-centered, self-focused, and self-promoting and think of the future, of others, and most importantly of an absolute, objective standard of right and wrong to which all are subject.
Until that happens, no band aids are going to stop the gushing artery from bleeding our country out.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:11 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: ... at February 21, 2021 01:12 PM (uEbPt)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:07 PM (KZzsI)
I like to fantasize that SCOTUS will behave honorably, and throw out PA, MI, WI and GA electoral votes due to fraud...and punish the guilty. Neither of us will get our dream.
Posted by: CN at February 21, 2021 01:12 PM (ONvIw)
yeah, it basically said that Texas can run two 12MW plants for a couple days for over an order of magnitude price increase.
it was an FU.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 01:12 PM (5R0iA)
There are two reasons for that.
1) the voter fraud was targeting the presidency, with only the usual amount directed at congressional races (until Georgia runoffs).
2) the GOPe is mostly amenable to Democrat plans, so its not that troubling for them to have some power in congress.
But watch in 2022 if you really still need a cluebat. Of you can keep trying to kick that ball Lucy is holding. Maybe THIS time she won't yank it away.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:13 PM (KZzsI)
Is your mom doing ok?
Posted by: lin-duh at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (UUBmN)
Hi Lin-Duh, yes she's doing much better.
Posted by: BifBewalski - cannot wait to get out of this car and be home at February 21, 2021 01:13 PM (58TaB)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:09 PM (Veofh)
Republican voters need to take a good hard look in the mirror too. WE supported overseas adventures, WE were on board with the "free trade" movement with China, WE let these reprobates in the Republican Party get away with paying lip service to us for years.
It's ultimately our job. If the GOP fooled us in the past, fine. It's time to stop blaming them, and get on with the business of taking this seriously, if we want change.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 01:13 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:13 PM (zr5Kq)
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ERCOT should be eliminated.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:14 PM (1XrCq)
I think having all 50 states secede from Washington DC would be just
hilarious. OK you have your little swamp with the nice monuments, its
all yours. We'll take the rest. If I wrote an optimistic fantasy of
American future, that's the solution I'd use.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:07 PM (KZzsI)
Trump should have moved much of The Swamp, far from The Swamp. It is a company town and he didn't make a dent in it. Sure some Hawaiian judge would have intervened, but that was always the case.
truth be told, many of those politicos on the right and left move to the swamp and have no desire to ever go back.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:14 PM (Veofh)
I don't actually recall any sort of broad support for that from conservatives, only pundits. Most conservatives went "red China? Why are we offering them great trade deals again? Aren't they are enemy???"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:15 PM (KZzsI)
We haven't destroyed a major party in 150 years, what are you talking about?
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:15 PM (qH6FZ)
He did move some. A few of the people he appointed to cabinet positions weren't worthless and they got a lot done. Ag department for example is mostly decentralized now, which the Ag people moan and complain about constantly now.
Mind you all those changes the Biden team can reverse in a matter of months, but it was done.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:16 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 01:16 PM (XxJt1)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 01:16 PM (sd8p8)
No one needs it except the grifters, looters and moochers.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 01:16 PM (R/m4+)
Mainly because it is redundant.
You have DoE, FERC, then TERC, PUC, Texas Railroad Commission, the NatGas industry, and ERCOT. They all do the same thing.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 01:17 PM (5R0iA)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 01:17 PM (sd8p8)
Regardless of what the GOP does or says.
And? I notice those who use "we" when talking about politics, and especially about parties, are usually not too strong on the actual substance of what it's all about.
2010 was the 2nd largest political earthquake in American history, in terms of partisan change in office-holders.
Changed little. The current GOP is barely an opposition, in the minority, and absolutely not the instrument of its voters or the engine of truly popular change, in the majority. "We" and "our team" reflects an unserious approach by a voter, not an interest in political matters.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:17 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: BifBewalski - gaaaahhhh! at February 21, 2021 01:18 PM (58TaB)
No one needs it except the grifters, looters and moochers.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 01:16 PM (R/m4+)
And you need the PO for what? Junk mail?
Posted by: BignJames at February 21, 2021 01:18 PM (AwYPR)
the past, fine. It's time to stop blaming them, and get on with the
business of taking this seriously, if we want change.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 21, 2021 01:13 PM (oQ94s)
you are right. We were sold a bill of goods. What worked for Reagan simply does not work today. It is a different country and we face different threats. Some of the stuff Trump said early on bothered me a bit. But he was right on almost all of it. He was right about free trade, tariffs, the media, big business, all of it. In fact, the things I most did not like at first were the things he was the most right about.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:18 PM (Veofh)
*shrug* I think for some people, its too hard to accept that we're past that point now. They have to cling to the dream. By 2022, most of the people here will be rah-rahing and talking about donations again as if the election is not a show.
Maybe they'll learn by next November.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:19 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:19 PM (zr5Kq)
Have a safe uneventful drive home!
Posted by: lin-duh at February 21, 2021 01:19 PM (UUBmN)
Posted by: BignJames at February 21, 2021 01:18 PM (AwYPR)
We need to keep them around as an example of why you do not want a federal government.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 01:20 PM (R/m4+)
Sounds a lot like payback to me.
Those governors should consider a very strongly worded letter or something.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 01:20 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: Whigs.. at February 21, 2021 01:21 PM (oHd/0)
You KNOW that to be the logical outcome whether it's acknowledged or not, based on the present situation.
Posted by: irongrampa at February 21, 2021 01:22 PM (KATBx)
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at February 21, 2021 01:22 PM (2BZBZ)
Agreed. About four hundred miles East of DC.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 01:22 PM (5R0iA)
Posted by: Paul at February 21, 2021 01:23 PM (hDUpZ)
Yet the GOPe and Freedom, Inc. think the old playbook still applies.
Trump was the harbinger of a tectonic shift in American politics.
Christopher R. Taylor is right -- we're now in uncharted waters.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 01:23 PM (B5IGS)
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at February 21, 2021 01:23 PM (2BZBZ)
Don't count on Son of Santa Anna to do that.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at February 21, 2021 01:23 PM (5R0iA)
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 01:24 PM (xqRaG)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 01:24 PM (XxJt1)
We're so steeped in post modern humanism and relativism now as a people that's what we want as a culture, no matter that there are exceptions in places like this. We number in the thousands. They number in the tens of millions.
That changes one at a time in hearts and souls, not top-down by force. And it takes time.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:24 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:25 PM (qH6FZ)
Right. By destroying one of the dominant parties.
Different world now, very much ossified, institutionally and in the electorate's mindset, into a "2 party system". But it's a de facto situation, not a "system".
In any case, it's all a question of whether marginal incremental change of the GOP is a better bet than quick split and replacement of the GOP. There is zero evidence that the former approach has any chance of success (in a timely manner), and the latter of course is a leap in the dark. But it's silly to pretend that the marginal approach has high chance of success, based on recent history, so the risk is not all in the second approach.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:25 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at February 21, 2021 01:25 PM (2BZBZ)
They have a shedload of underlings who do the grunt work.
The same ones that made Paul Ryan so effective.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 01:25 PM (yQpMk)
We will know if it's happening if we start seeing Grennel, Noem, DeSantis as the voices of the party.
I think the taking down of the Lincoln Project is the beginning.
I also find myself going to GAB instead of Twitter for the latest gossip. If this becomes a trend, we are on our way.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 01:25 PM (sd8p8)
Trump has to figure a way to defeat the world's most advanced vote fraud machine or he loses.
Posted by: torabora at February 21, 2021 01:26 PM (Y274z)
Posted by: creeper
County Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney are the only political offices I will pay any attention to.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * inconspicuous and armed at February 21, 2021 01:26 PM (lPp+p)
Posted by: SFGoth at February 21, 2021 01:26 PM (KAi1n)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 01:27 PM (VEOh1)
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at February 21, 2021 01:27 PM (YqDXo)
Posted by: SFGoth at February 21, 2021 01:27 PM (KAi1n)
Posted by: torabora at February 21, 2021 01:26 PM (Y274z)
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So does the house and the senate. US
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:28 PM (1XrCq)
The fight now --with all major institutions and the House in control of the Communists-- is down to WILL POWER . .
And NO one in modern history has the energy and will power of Trump.
To stem the tide and counter attack Trump is THE person--whether it is as Speaker or what ever. Trump is the man. And as they say in horse racing--we must bet it ALL on the nose (ie Trump) to lead our fight and turn events back to Constitutional governance its a matter of WILL at this point--rules and establishment thinking be damned. .
Posted by: Voter theater. at February 21, 2021 01:28 PM (BjMKA)
people for each Rep. You want to change something become a precinct
captain. That being said, you have to go out and shake hands with
everyone in your precinct. I have never had a PC contact me.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 01:27 PM (VEOh1)
A big reason why we lose.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2021 01:28 PM (Q9lwr)
Posted by: SFGoth at February 21, 2021 01:28 PM (KAi1n)
I hope so, even if it gives us Speaker McCarthy. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind losing a couple of more Senators, especially if it means retiring Minority Leader Mcturtle.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 01:29 PM (yQpMk)
"Taking over the GOP" - in a timely way that actually results in important change - is likely as much a fantasy, though it's embraced by a very different mindset.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:30 PM (OTzUX)
Already happening - CPAC '21 - who will be there and who will not. Trump cold shouldering Haley. And making it known. Change is happening fairly quickly, quislings will be marginalized.
I think the taking down of the Lincoln Project is the beginning. Yeah, those are done.
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:31 PM (zr5Kq)
Posted by: SFGoth at February 21, 2021 01:26 PM (KAi1n)
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There's a fellow that lives at Marina Del Rey for 900 a month. On his 40 foot boat that cost less than 100K.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:31 PM (1XrCq)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 01:32 PM (d6he9)
But in both cases, neither position is about procedure and rules, it's about politix for the caucus, and $$$$. Some members may seek a Speaker/Majority Leader for actual substantive reasons, but for most it's about re-election, and fund-raising/sharing in the party $$ and help for re-election.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:33 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: CppThis at February 21, 2021 01:33 PM (zcf1k)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:34 PM (zr5Kq)
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:31 PM (1XrCq)
great George Strait song. I wish were there paying that amount. Instead I live in Marina you pay, and the sites suck to be honest.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:34 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 01:34 PM (VEOh1)
But Murkowski up and the Georgia idiot Warnock. Thune. Burr and Toomey retiring.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 01:35 PM (sd8p8)
Hope all is returning to some semblance of normal down there. We should lose the last of the snow today. My water finally went off last night but only for about six hours.
Happy trails.
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 01:35 PM (XxJt1)
Meh.
Taking over/changing the GOP is not a low-risk or high likelihood of success approach, however conventional and safe it "feels".
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:35 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at February 21, 2021 01:36 PM (Aashi)
Someone should object and make them read the bills. Especially the multi-thousand page ones.
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 01:37 PM (xqRaG)
But Murkowski up and the Georgia idiot Warnock. Thune. Burr and Toomey retiring.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 01:35 PM (sd8p
we can ban him. Just cut off all funding and see what they do. The left is clever mind you, we have seen it over and over again. They will support a business they care nothing about to make a point. Let them fund Mitch, I don't doubt they would do it if we cut him off.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:37 PM (Veofh)
great George Strait song. I wish were there paying that amount. Instead I live in Marina you pay, and the sites suck to be honest.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:34 PM (Veofh)
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Do you live on a boat? A real estate agent was doing the interview and it seemed honest.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:37 PM (1XrCq)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 01:37 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:34 PM (zr5Kq)
Its also a tainted brand. Many on the LEFT hate that brand, and won't vote for anyone with said brand.
And that brand has also betrayed many on the RIGHT... and some of us will no longer support it.
Note, Republicans even WITH Trump at the helm, pre election, only comprised 35% of registered voters.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 21, 2021 01:38 PM (oHd/0)
Posted by: SFGoth at February 21, 2021 01:38 PM (KAi1n)
Leaders have staff who are experts in all this. I knew some of them in the past. When the presiding officer of the Senate is presiding over something complicated, where procedure is important or unfamiliar, you'll see they are mostly just repeating what is whispered to them by the parliamentarian.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:38 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:38 PM (1XrCq)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Zmnko)
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:37 PM (1XrCq)
I don't doubt it. i was trying to be clever. I always wanted to live on a boat to be honest. My big concern would be what to do with my stuff. I guess I could sell it all.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Vxu+H)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (qH6FZ)
As for the rest of the snakes, both R and D. I wouldn't waste time to check a box for one of them if my life depended on it.
Posted by: Drider at February 21, 2021 01:40 PM (R/UH9)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Zmnko)
2 w.....ah never mind
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 01:40 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Zmnko)
2 w.....ah never mind
I'm serious
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (Zmnko)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Zmnko)
2 w.....ah never mind
I'm serious
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (Zmnko)
So am I
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (OTzUX)
Raggedy Ann explained the delay and inaction by pointing out that presidential travel has a "big footprint" and Biden doesn't want to disrupt efforts there.
Imagine if Trump....
Posted by: LASue at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (Ed8Zd)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (KZzsI)
I couldn't care less what they do, I won't vote for them but don't you fret. They will always let you (and I) down.
Count on it.
Posted by: Drider at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (R/UH9)
bidens presidentcy will come undone by upcomming events
he was a dumb ahole before he lost his marbles now he is a grinning, squinting ahole
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 01:42 PM (r4bSV)
I believe he is the one who said Clinesmith should get 6 months in jail.. of course he got no jail time and Durham made no comment
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:42 PM (Zmnko)
Does anyone really see this happening?
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (XxJt1)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (qH6FZ)
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Pelosi wants to impose "California Rules" on elections for the whole country with HR 1. Blocking that should be a top priority. It's unconstitutional, but we can't count on the courts.
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (xqRaG)
Yeah they would have to show a serious "Come to Jesus" period of like 5 straight years of doing the right thing and fighting hard for me to even consider voting for the party ever again -- and that even assumes that the elections were fair and valid again.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (KZzsI)
I don't doubt it. i was trying to be clever. I always wanted to live on a boat to be honest. My big concern would be what to do with my stuff. I guess I could sell it all.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Veofh)
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During the interview they talked about income and what if his business income increased would he move into one of those beach condo's.
He considered the question an responded, 'I'd buy a bigger boat'.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (1XrCq)
https://youtu.be/IoDj4mXdqmc
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (YynYJ)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:44 PM (qH6FZ)
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 21, 2021 01:38 PM (oHd/0)
but that is dump. Think of if Trump started his own party, think about what they would say about it. The reality is we can't hide, they hate us and they have proven that. We can rebrand or whatever, but it won't change their views. The only chance is to get involved at the ground level. If normals are not winning school board races, our brand will be dead soon enough. It all comes down to trying to bail out a sinking boat.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:44 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: lowandslow at February 21, 2021 01:44 PM (qH6FZ)
Kinda like the rest of the federal gov ha?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 01:45 PM (85Gof)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (KZzsI)
I trust his endorsements, especially now since he's not (I assume) going to endorse lame republicans just the good of the party, becuz Mitch made some trades, etc. He can push real and strong challengers to the rinos.
Posted by: LASue at February 21, 2021 01:45 PM (Ed8Zd)
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (xqRaG)
Supremes had a 'meeting' about the voter fraud that happened in 3 States on Friday.
We'll know more next week, but I'm not hopeful.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 21, 2021 01:45 PM (oHd/0)
what if his business income increased would he move into one of those
beach condo's.
He considered the question an responded, 'I'd buy a bigger boat'.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (1XrCq)
a bigger boat is never a bad idea.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:45 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: The Man from Athens at February 21, 2021 01:46 PM (M/Wbj)
To be effective in 2022, you need an alliance with those senators who are not up for election in 2022.
Posted by: MachiasPrivateer at February 21, 2021 01:46 PM (EMi53)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 01:46 PM (XxJt1)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:45 PM
nice, how long did you wait for that to be tee's up ?
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 01:47 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: SFGoth at February 21, 2021 01:47 PM (KAi1n)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:39 PM (Zmnko)
2 w.....ah never mind
I'm serious
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (Zmnko)
So am IPosted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (85Gof)
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i know, let's ask the 'ron that was always assuring us the other shoe was about to drop...
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 01:47 PM (cLNC/)
trust his judgment for endorsements. Look at past history.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (KZzsI)
we know the mistakes he made. They were mainly cabinet choices. He expected too much and those that showed up delivered too little. But the Swamp never gave him or us a fair chance. We should remember that and not give them a chance. If not, this will go on and on.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:48 PM (Veofh)
Does anyone really see this happening?
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (XxJt1)
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Only if he thought it would be the best way to thwart the O'Biden goals.
And it is right next door to the White House.
He would cast a big shadow.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 01:48 PM (1XrCq)
He is a fucking buffoon.
Posted by: The Man from Athens at February 21, 2021 01:49 PM (M/Wbj)
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 21, 2021 01:47 PM (r4bSV)
a very long time. I choose my shots here.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 01:49 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: adolf mitchler at February 21, 2021 01:49 PM (d6he9)
A Republican caucus that re-elected Liz Cheney to a leadership position is going to make Trump Speaker? No, I don't think so.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 21, 2021 01:49 PM (mht8P)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:50 PM (zr5Kq)
Posted by: It's me donna at February 21, 2021 01:51 PM (Zmnko)
And nice condition on the CZ-83s. Not much different than my surplus one. Doubt those really need much restoration. The Beretta looks pretty good too. You thinking of re-blueing?
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:51 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 01:41 PM (OTzUX)
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I think it would be objectively good policy in addition to good tactics. Someone should also circulate video clips of especially absurd stuff in the bills being officially read.
If the house has this rule, I nominate Marjorie Taylor Greene for this task.
Posted by: zmdavid at February 21, 2021 01:52 PM (xqRaG)
tearing apart the GOPe and re-building it, or creating a new party out of its wreckage? sure. creating a new social media environment, with its own standalone electronic backbone that usual suspects can't shut down? absolutely.
in Congress, you can bet your life that the establishment hacks, and the life tenure employees would sabotage him every step of the way.
go big or go home.
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 01:52 PM (cLNC/)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:54 PM (zr5Kq)
Yes. I have had good results in browning first and then bluing with a variety of cold blues. The plum or browning is done with the metal heated just short of boiling water and seems to provide a durable basecoat and even that accepts the weaker cold blue making it more durable that just blue. I have 5 different commercial blues that I have to try. Each alloy of steel seems to react better to one than the others so you have to experiment a bit.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 01:55 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 21, 2021 01:55 PM (sd8p8)
life tenure employees would sabotage him every step of the way.
go big or go home.
It's not so much the establishment hacks, it's trying to do things without Nanzi and Shuck Fumer's mafia goons stalking you and your family until you do what they want. Axe Dondi what they'll do to you. He's not the same guy I followed throughout his candidacy. He got turned as soon as he got to DC.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Psychos Rule! No, really. They're in charge now. at February 21, 2021 01:56 PM (HaL55)
Posted by: Zombie Bones McCoy at February 21, 2021 01:57 PM (W4eKo)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 01:58 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: creeper at February 21, 2021 01:58 PM (XxJt1)
https://youtu.be/IoDj4mXdqmc
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 21, 2021 01:43 PM (YynYJ)
Neat, but F** YouTube.
Posted by: LASue at February 21, 2021 01:58 PM (Ed8Zd)
Posted by: washrivergal at February 21, 2021 01:59 PM (ZE5eB)
Posted by: Dr. Vivi-Not my POTUS, FLOTUS, SCOTUS, FBI... at February 21, 2021 02:00 PM (USW1s)
And the GOPe shiterfied it away. Permanently.
Who's going out of there way to vote R in the states that actually have elections. Who thinks MAGA wins in the anointment states.
Posted by: DaveA at February 21, 2021 02:00 PM (FhXTo)
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 01:54 PM (zr5Kq)
Does censure carry any actual penalty from the RNC? Like monetary/access to funds, which is the only thing they really care about....
Posted by: LASue at February 21, 2021 02:01 PM (Ed8Zd)
Posted by: washrivergal at February 21, 2021 02:01 PM (ZE5eB)
And I wanted the stainless version of the Beretta, or of its close cousin, the 84? Can't remember. "Cheetah", maybe. Almost bought a new one right before it went out of production, or dropped off the CA "roster" (or both, can't recall).
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 02:02 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 01:55 PM (yQpMk)
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And his wife never caught him using the kitchen oven either.
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 02:02 PM (1XrCq)
Nope, won't happen. The stench that hangs over this nation will never go away.
2021 was the honest to God first step into a thousand years of darkness as Ronald Reagan once said.
You won't ever see voting machines, truck loads of false ballots, and people willing to push vague laws and/or break laws to make sure they count votes in secret to ensure outcomes that even Stalin would be impressed with.
Posted by: Drider at February 21, 2021 02:03 PM (R/UH9)
Posted by: Zombie Bones McCoy at February 21, 2021 02:03 PM (W4eKo)
Posted by: AZ deplorable isolated at February 21, 2021 02:04 PM (gtatv)
Posted by: JAS, AoSHQ addict at February 21, 2021 02:04 PM (2BZBZ)
Posted by: LASue at February 21, 2021 02:01 PM (Ed8Zd)
strictly symbolic, embarrassment for a name like Cheney to earn a censure
Posted by: runner at February 21, 2021 02:04 PM (zr5Kq)
Posted by: washrivergal at February 21, 2021 01:59 PM (ZE5eB)
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And never again will America be the same.
But which way will it go?
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 02:04 PM (1XrCq)
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 02:02 PM (1XrCq)
Heh. I did use to wait until she was out of town to use the oven. Now I have a big toaster oven thing for the shop.
I still have to wait for her to go to her mothers to run old mil stocks through the dishwasher.
I tried doing it in a big pot of water on the propane shrimp boiler but that proved a bad way. The time between raising the dents and cooking the wood is too close.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 02:07 PM (yQpMk)
But which way will it go?
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 02:04 PM (1XrCq)
++++I am very bad at predictions. So far, we've allowed ourselves to be masked-up and shut-up, allowed ourselves to keep six feet apart from one another for no scientific reason other than it sounds about right. We've allowed the greatest theft of our country done to us by a stolen election. I don't see very much push back at all, so unless I am missing something, I foresee the populace just riding it out the best we can. But I have been wrong before, a lot of times.
Posted by: washrivergal at February 21, 2021 02:11 PM (ZE5eB)
Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at February 21, 2021 02:15 PM (jWe5r)
Posted by: Chillin the most at February 21, 2021 02:19 PM (lonOK)
And he could lean heavily on a knowledgeable and experienced Parliamentarian as to the intricates of moving and/or blocking bills, motions and other tricks of the trade. Someone as sharp as Cruz (but not Cruz), right at his elbow, whenever needed. And then run rampant through the Democrat agenda, killing off every bad idea they proffer, and forcing the (R) side to push through ONLY what's good, Constitutional and RIGHT. A good run of this would see another (R) wave in the mid-terms, and tee-up 2024 to perhaps, even overcome the Margin of Dominion. How? No Federal Election Funds to any State still using the accursed machines. Spending Bills must originate in the House. This one would be a fine start.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at February 21, 2021 02:20 PM (QzJWU)
Posted by: washrivergal at February 21, 2021 01:59 PM (ZE5eB)
This is why we must break the GOPe, even if this means a Dem supermajority in 2022. The best chance the country has is if we put enough 'moderate' Dems in to revive the Blue Dogs. They have the best shot to moderate the Senate, because we know the Rs can't and won't do it. Best case, Sienna and Manchin have a bloc behind them. Worst case, they put in a bunch of Doug Joneses that are out next cycle. Either way, we get The Turtle out of leadership.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at February 21, 2021 02:21 PM (4tiP2)
But yeah I'd also like to see him enjoy some privacy and rest from the persecution.
Posted by: President-Elect pj at February 21, 2021 02:21 PM (G1dq6)
Either the courts give him the office he won in a landslide or he should retire and be kingmaker.
The Precinct Project is a way we can punish the traitors in the party.
Posted by: Valiant at February 21, 2021 02:59 PM (3MiF8)
Posted by: MW at February 21, 2021 03:00 PM (gWtVa)
Just vote for the democrats already. Your every retarded solution to every problem you see seems to be to destroy the only thing that stands between them and total domination.
Posted by: Burning at February 21, 2021 03:13 PM (K2Psk)
Posted by: Darrell Harris at February 21, 2021 02:21 PM (4tiP2)
And when every illegal is a citizen, when there are 2 new states with 4 new democrat senators, the supreme court is packed with Soros backed judges and your guns are taken away you will have no choice but to shut your mouth and do as you are told.
Lets face it, so many of you here were born to make yourselves irrelevant.
Posted by: Burning at February 21, 2021 03:19 PM (K2Psk)
Posted by: I am not corey Booker at February 21, 2021 03:20 PM (EcD5Y)
I don't think it will be a new party, per se. Trump was smart enough to avoid the third party trap in 2016. I don't see why he would fall for it now.
But I hope for a revamped Republican party with Republican politicians who are not afraid of their own shadows.
Posted by: Ralph the Gladiator at February 21, 2021 03:28 PM (5FiEy)
Posted by: Burning at February 21, 2021 03:13 PM (K2Psk)
Why do we care which party lies to our faces and refuses to do what we ask?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 03:28 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Jean at February 21, 2021 03:30 PM (Xih1H)
Posted by: WhyBanned at February 21, 2021 03:36 PM (YkawN)
Posted by: WhyBanned at February 21, 2021 03:49 PM (YkawN)
The Republicans collapse would be very rapid, once a viable alternative was proven.
Posted by: Cato, Collectivism Delenda Est, Post-Apocalyptic Scourge of the Seas at February 21, 2021 03:59 PM (Msrhc)
Posted by: Locke Common at February 21, 2021 04:42 PM (Rlbqb)
Posted by: Burning at February 21, 2021 03:13 PM (K2Psk)
If we had never wasted our time voting for Republicans who promised to stand between us and total domination, I would consider your criticism to be valid. Unfortunately, we voted for Rs that promised to end O-care and did not, we voted for Rs that promised to balance our budget and did not, we voted for Rs that promised to drain the swamp and did not, etc. etc. etc. etc.
Every time election time came they said to vote for them, and they would finally fix things. First they needed a majority House, then a majority Senate, then the Presidency. We gave them all those things, culminating in Trump, and they proceeded to slow-walk and screw up and assist the other side at every opportunity. No thank you, I'm done with that. If they make the call again in 2022, and we stupidly answer it to give these people more power, they will know that they own us. They need to be afraid of us.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at February 21, 2021 04:52 PM (f5BRL)
Posted by: Tmitsss at February 21, 2021 04:59 PM (nvohK)
He needs to anoint a successor within the next twelve months so that a unified GOP can be in victory mode for 2024.
Given his strong loyalty to Trump and the enthusiasm with which the MSM are starting to rough him up already (because they realize the threat he poses to them), Ron DeSantis is the obvious choice.
DeSantis/Noem '24.
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Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)