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GOP Weekly Address: Everything's Kind Of Awesome, Huh?
The GOP establishment has found a hill to die...they don't give a damn that you don't like what they are doing.
Let me sum up what Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the 4th ranking member of the House GOP leadership, has to say: Gosh everything is swell and on behalf of Republicans in Congress, You're Welcome! Watch it and see if it matches in tone or content what people are thinking about the GOP led Congress.Try and square this upbeat, "damn aren't we wonderful," pitch with a little thing I like to call reality. Donald Trump is leading the GOP field and less than a year after historic GOP victories, this....
Among GOP voters, 53% say they don't feel their views are well represented in Washington at all, nearly double the 27% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents who feel the same way.That's an astonishing number given the position the GOP finds itself 7 years after being written off for dead in 2008. But fear not, Jeb! Bush thinks he's diagnosed the cause of the anger...not enough bi-partisan BS in DC.
At Koch confab, Bush, asked to explain Trump appeal: 'Look, watch Washington. Nothing's happening. People are angry. People are frustrated.'No Jeb! too much is happening in DC and Republicans don't like it. They don't like the deficit and debt increasing Doc Fix and Highway bills. They don't like Mitch McConnell caving on executive amnesty or lobbying to get Republicans to vote for Loretta Lynch. They aren't too thrilled with the idea that the GOP has only been willing to go to the mat on trade so far, you know, that thing Obama wanted. They don't like the Iran failure theater. The GOP establishment honestly seems befuddled as to why people aren't flocking to them with rose petals. They really think this is a winning plan. I get that I'm Mr. Anti-GOP but I'm not demanding anything new and exciting here. I'd simply like the GOP to live up to the promises they made less than a year ago. People can see what's going on and who is benefiting from it. All the happy-happy talk in the world won't fool people. Think about this: Have you seen any of the GOP scolding class who spend all their time yelling at the dumb hicks who are ruining their party by flirting with Trump ever say, "maybe Trump isn't helpful but we should at least acknowledge that there's a legitimate frustration out there"? I haven't. It's all been, "Screw you. Either get in line or get the hell out." If the GOP nominates a guy like Jeb! and crashes and burns next year (Hillary attacked Jeb! at event on Friday they were both speaking at. Jeb! didn't attack back), it won't be the fault of pissed off conservatives. It will all be on a GOP establishment that thought it could pull the wool over the eyes of the party's voters one more time. They've made their choice on how to deal with their disgruntled voters. Now they will have to live or die with it. But let's be honest, it's not a bad bet. It's worked before.
Comments
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Did you miss Bob Corker's triumphant interview on the Iran deal, given as he was returning yesterday from a meeting with the Presidents team at the WH?
http://binged.it/1gElek3
http://binged.it/1gElek3
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 10:48 AM (TxJGV)
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"The scolding class." I like it.
Posted by: LibertarianJim at August 03, 2015 10:49 AM (9TK8E)
Posted by: Valiant at August 03, 2015 10:51 AM (2bqlb)
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Monomanical, smiley-faced denials in the face of outraged reality usually presage a fall. I hope it's an ugly one for these people.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 10:52 AM (s/yC1)
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"pedals"? petals.
Posted by: plum at August 03, 2015 10:52 AM (vxuDM)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 03, 2015 10:53 AM (kdS6q)
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" (Hillary attacked Jeb! at event on Friday they were both speaking at. Jeb! didn't attack back), "
I wouldn't be surprised to see Barbara campaign for Hillary.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Barbara campaign for Hillary.
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2015 10:53 AM (En3WJ)
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The GOP Establishment has absolutely no friggin' clue how pissed off the base is. And to the degree that they are, they attribute it to anti-Obama racism and ignorance of what's best for us.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 10:53 AM (O7MnT)
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Barack Obama is a SCOAMT.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 10:54 AM (kff5f)
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It's already burning.
Posted by: Grump928(c) notes at August 03, 2015 10:54 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 10:54 AM (kff5f)
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I would not at all be surprised if the Dems retook the Senate. They could even get the house back. Not by the huge margins of 2008, but the Republican Party seems determined to lose.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 10:54 AM (39g3+)
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And the DOPe once again shows how they earned their Horde-Approved appellation.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 10:54 AM (kff5f)
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I'm the only serious candidate, even CNN says so!
Posted by: Jeb! at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (2tLz4)
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She sounds exactly how I imagine Susan Olivia would.
Posted by: lie to me at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (kdHMQ)
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Steiner Jeb! will come.
Posted by: GOPe at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (evdj2)
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"The customer is always right" may be a sound rule of thumb in business, but its obviously not true. And the Republican Party is dealing with customers who wont be satisfied untill Republicans defy the law of gravity. If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while.
Its a shame, but conservatives demand themselves into irrelevance.
Its a shame, but conservatives demand themselves into irrelevance.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (vTXjm)
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Apparently the GOP doesn't watch or read the news?
Hello - illegal immigrants raping and killing their constituents, Planned Parenthood scandal, Iran continuing to boldly pwn America by publishing a book on how to trick America and destroy Israel?
I'm starting to wonder if there's a magical dome over DC that messes w/their brains (like in The Giver).
Hello - illegal immigrants raping and killing their constituents, Planned Parenthood scandal, Iran continuing to boldly pwn America by publishing a book on how to trick America and destroy Israel?
I'm starting to wonder if there's a magical dome over DC that messes w/their brains (like in The Giver).
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: Doomed, not to mention Screwed at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (bGLSw)
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When in the course of human history has corrupted power ever offered openness to the frustration produced by their corruption? There is only one mindset, one speed, one setting to corrupted power -- MORE! Reform would be an unnatural act. No, they must come tumbling down.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 10:56 AM (s/yC1)
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In the last two presidential elections the GOPe has been defeated, in both cases by a weak resume candidate with superior political skills. This time the Democrats want to run a "strong resume" candidate (or what they think is one) with horrendous political skills, and that difference is the GOPe's only hope of winning if they nominate a donor class-approved guy to run as a Republican.
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 10:56 AM (TxJGV)
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Obama giving Iran the nukes, Republicans helping him to do it. Everyone in DC has gone stark staring mad.
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2015 10:56 AM (En3WJ)
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In fairness, the Republican Party hasn't had it this good since the Great Depression.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 10:56 AM (evdj2)
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(Hillary attacked Jeb! at event on Friday they were both speaking at. Jeb! didn't attack back)
****
Is this going to be another
"My friendsshh. We have nothing to fear from a Hillary Clinton Presidency"
campaign?
****
Is this going to be another
"My friendsshh. We have nothing to fear from a Hillary Clinton Presidency"
campaign?
Posted by: Muldoon at August 03, 2015 10:56 AM (NeFrd)
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You tell em Begonia! Don't forget to donate today!
Posted by: Jeb! at August 03, 2015 10:57 AM (2tLz4)
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I envy the Democrats that when their politicians get elected, they actually work to implement the agenda they voted for.
Much as I envy the Russians. Though I disagree with Putin on most things, at least they have an intelligent, savvy leader who prioritizes the strategic interests of his country.
Much as I envy the Russians. Though I disagree with Putin on most things, at least they have an intelligent, savvy leader who prioritizes the strategic interests of his country.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 10:57 AM (O7MnT)
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Wait....the GOP wants to build an "Opportunity Economy!"
I guess that's better than a command economy, but I'm not sure.
Am I the only one who is reminded by that pukeworthy video of the cartoon introduction in Jurassic Park?
I guess that's better than a command economy, but I'm not sure.
Am I the only one who is reminded by that pukeworthy video of the cartoon introduction in Jurassic Park?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 03, 2015 10:58 AM (Zu3d9)
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I dunno, maybe you shouldn't say things are great when it comes out that the US is subsidizing baby part harvesting. Might undercut the whole facade of saying it outrages you.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 10:58 AM (ucedS)
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Transcript:
http://tinyurl.com/ofufk3m
"From the start, our focus has been your priorities."
Which turned out to be: lifting the ceiling on campaign donations, re-authorizing the Patriot Act's panopticon surveillance state, amnesty and giving Iran nukes.
Transcript:
http://tinyurl.com/ofufk3m
"From the start, our focus has been your priorities."
Which turned out to be: lifting the ceiling on campaign donations, re-authorizing the Patriot Act's panopticon surveillance state, amnesty and giving Iran nukes.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 03, 2015 10:58 AM (kdS6q)
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Yo!
Posted by: Yo! at August 03, 2015 10:58 AM (W6iIX)
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The GOPe is the guy who got one talent in the parable of the talents. Except instead of hiding it in a field, the GOPe comes back and states they can only do something if they have everyone's talents.
Posted by: WOPR at August 03, 2015 10:58 AM (nRvEn)
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Happy happy joy joy!
Yup.. things are going swimmingly in Congress.. McConnel takes his marching orders from Obama and Reid is actually still calling the shots.
Boner is feckless..
yeah, things are wonderful!
Yup.. things are going swimmingly in Congress.. McConnel takes his marching orders from Obama and Reid is actually still calling the shots.
Boner is feckless..
yeah, things are wonderful!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at August 03, 2015 10:59 AM (so+oy)
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In the last two presidential elections the GOPe has been defeated
The GOPe has lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections.
The GOPe has lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 10:59 AM (O7MnT)
Posted by: Muldoon at August 03, 2015 10:59 AM (NeFrd)
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Like to awesome PJ O'Rourke column that's been mentioned several times this a,m, - really fits here:
All politicians hate people. Politics is a way to gain power over people without justification for having that power. Nothing in the 11,000-year history of politics --- going back to the governing elites of Mesopotamia --- indicates that politicians are wiser, smarter, kinder, more moral, or better skilled at any craft (aside from politics) than we are.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/they-hate-your-guts_1001602.html?nopager=1
All politicians hate people. Politics is a way to gain power over people without justification for having that power. Nothing in the 11,000-year history of politics --- going back to the governing elites of Mesopotamia --- indicates that politicians are wiser, smarter, kinder, more moral, or better skilled at any craft (aside from politics) than we are.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/they-hate-your-guts_1001602.html?nopager=1
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 10:59 AM (NOIQH)
36
as for me, I'm a little tired of being screwed without even a nice dinner to lubricate my mind.
so i'm going for the, ' get the fuck out answer.'
so i'm going for the, ' get the fuck out answer.'
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 10:59 AM (nqBYe)
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers. What color is the sky on her planet?
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 03, 2015 11:00 AM (JO9+V)
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The question is moot.
Posted by: The Burning Time at August 03, 2015 11:00 AM (evdj2)
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If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while.
Because fiscal responsibility, common sense regulatory reform, and adherence to the Constitution are such crazy and unreasonable demands, I guess.
Because fiscal responsibility, common sense regulatory reform, and adherence to the Constitution are such crazy and unreasonable demands, I guess.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:00 AM (O7MnT)
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I have totally given up on the GOP and have decided to vote for Vermin Supreme. Why the hell not? Regardless of which party is in control we are screwed.
Posted by: Zapmanos at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (IHLq/)
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Oh goody, Hector's flowery new nic is here!!
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (NOIQH)
42
I'm starting to wonder if there's a magical dome over DC that messes w/their brains (like in The Giver).
It's in the water. Which is why I like my scotch neat.
It's in the water. Which is why I like my scotch neat.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (SdfnP)
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I envy the Democrats that when their politicians get elected, they actually work to implement the agenda they voted for.
The thing is, the Republicans used to do some of that. Its just this time suddenly they decided upon getting all the power in congress to just shrug and do whatever the Democrats wanted. After years of working hard to block them, when out of power, the GOP suddenly is going along when in power?
Its like they hate winning. I've never in my lifetime seen a party so totally betray and attack its own base. Never. I have never seen a party take power and work so hard to help their opposition while gleefully antagonizing the people that put them there. Its unprecedented and truly bizarre.
Do they really think they are going to get hordes of crossover votes from Democrats by doing this?
The thing is, the Republicans used to do some of that. Its just this time suddenly they decided upon getting all the power in congress to just shrug and do whatever the Democrats wanted. After years of working hard to block them, when out of power, the GOP suddenly is going along when in power?
Its like they hate winning. I've never in my lifetime seen a party so totally betray and attack its own base. Never. I have never seen a party take power and work so hard to help their opposition while gleefully antagonizing the people that put them there. Its unprecedented and truly bizarre.
Do they really think they are going to get hordes of crossover votes from Democrats by doing this?
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (39g3+)
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Remember they are politicians first and foremost...
Posted by: donna at August 03, 2015 11:02 AM (hUdMz)
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"...[nothing] indicates that politicians are wiser, smarter, kinder, more moral, or better skilled at any craft (aside from politics) than we are."
The modern GOPe politician isn't even skilled at politics. If he was, he would at least give lip service to Trump, and discern the meaning and opportunity therein.
The modern GOPe politician isn't even skilled at politics. If he was, he would at least give lip service to Trump, and discern the meaning and opportunity therein.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:02 AM (s/yC1)
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If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while.
Its a shame, but conservatives demand themselves into irrelevance.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (vTXjm)
hahahahaha
hahaha
why yes open budgets for the progressives. irs harassment and a yawn.
regulatory hell..
iran
hahhaha
breaths..
whatever
hahahaha
Its a shame, but conservatives demand themselves into irrelevance.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 10:55 AM (vTXjm)
hahahahaha
hahaha
why yes open budgets for the progressives. irs harassment and a yawn.
regulatory hell..
iran
hahhaha
breaths..
whatever
hahahaha
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:02 AM (nqBYe)
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the Republican Party is dealing with customers who wont be satisfied untill Republicans defy the law of gravity. If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while. Its a shame, but conservatives demand themselves into irrelevance.
Posted by: Begonia
Gosh, you're right. We don't deserve mitch the bitch. They should go out and elect themselves a new people.
What conservatives need to do is to stop being conservatives. Then they will be relevent and loved.
Posted by: Begonia
Gosh, you're right. We don't deserve mitch the bitch. They should go out and elect themselves a new people.
What conservatives need to do is to stop being conservatives. Then they will be relevent and loved.
Posted by: The Stupid party is now arrogant as well at August 03, 2015 11:03 AM (Spluw)
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...the GOP is going to keep ObamaCare and she was pretty sweet on passing amnesty too.
I see them falling in line with King Barry's new "environmental" laws. Hell even CNBC said something to the effect that it would a direct assault on the coal industry. But never fear we'll have windmills and solar panels to save us.
I see them falling in line with King Barry's new "environmental" laws. Hell even CNBC said something to the effect that it would a direct assault on the coal industry. But never fear we'll have windmills and solar panels to save us.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at August 03, 2015 11:03 AM (OE2ur)
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the GOPe is dead to me, and no, i'm not holding my nose in 2016.
besides, since i live in #Failifornia, my vote in the presidential race is moot, since these idiots will always vote demonrat.
besides, since i live in #Failifornia, my vote in the presidential race is moot, since these idiots will always vote demonrat.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 03, 2015 11:03 AM (jMMCO)
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I haven't read all the comments but, has anyone noted that Average Joe sucks cock by choice yet?
Posted by: that guy that doesn't read all the comments at August 03, 2015 11:04 AM (evdj2)
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For the GOP apologists, I will repeat what I always ask. This is an honest question and is not snark.
Please set out each and every GOP success on the Federal level since 2010.
That I have to clarify that this question isn't snark rather sums up what the problem is, now, doesn't it?
Please set out each and every GOP success on the Federal level since 2010.
That I have to clarify that this question isn't snark rather sums up what the problem is, now, doesn't it?
Posted by: alexthechick - Team Joker Money Pile Being Hit By SMOD at August 03, 2015 11:04 AM (mf5HN)
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:04 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:04 AM (nqBYe)
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Its unprecedented and truly bizarre.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (39g3+)
I think at this point it must be viewed as a pathology. Perhaps of fear and self-loathing, a thralldom to the social idols of progressivism.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (39g3+)
I think at this point it must be viewed as a pathology. Perhaps of fear and self-loathing, a thralldom to the social idols of progressivism.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:05 AM (s/yC1)
55
Its like they hate winning. I've never in my lifetime seen a party so totally betray and attack its own base. Never. I have never seen a party take power and work so hard to help their opposition while gleefully antagonizing the people that put them there. Its unprecedented and truly bizarre.
I think the GOP is more or less just SJWs who want low taxes, slave labor, and a police state that actively bombs other countries.
I think the GOP is more or less just SJWs who want low taxes, slave labor, and a police state that actively bombs other countries.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:05 AM (ucedS)
56
"We passed the first 10-year House-Senate balanced budget plan since 2001."
"Since 2010, when you first elected a Republican majority in the House: We cut spending by more than $2.1 trillion - the most significant spending reductions in modern history."
So, the budget for this year was balanced? No? Oh, it balances in the out years, beyond the 10 year horizon, theoretically, depending on what you mean by 'balanced'.
Well, close enough.
"We passed the first 10-year House-Senate balanced budget plan since 2001."
"Since 2010, when you first elected a Republican majority in the House: We cut spending by more than $2.1 trillion - the most significant spending reductions in modern history."
So, the budget for this year was balanced? No? Oh, it balances in the out years, beyond the 10 year horizon, theoretically, depending on what you mean by 'balanced'.
Well, close enough.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 03, 2015 11:05 AM (kdS6q)
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I have totally given up on the GOP and have decided to vote for Vermin Supreme.
I'm torn between him and SMOD.
I'm torn between him and SMOD.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 11:06 AM (39g3+)
58
"53 night after Obama's re-election
Boehner,"I slept like a baby" "
Pissed and shit his diaper again, did he?
Boehner,"I slept like a baby" "
Pissed and shit his diaper again, did he?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 03, 2015 11:06 AM (VPLuQ)
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17: "Its a shame, but conservatives demand themselves into irrelevance."
What has your party actually DONE for me? Why should I vote Republican?
If the only thing you can offer is that your candidate does not have a D next to their name, then your party is of no value to me.
What has your party actually DONE for me? Why should I vote Republican?
If the only thing you can offer is that your candidate does not have a D next to their name, then your party is of no value to me.
Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at August 03, 2015 11:06 AM (UPYPp)
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Gopee,
2011Vote for us we're gonna repeal Obamcare!
2012after the election , ok maybe we'll just tweak it
2013 maybe we like it/
2011Vote for us we're gonna repeal Obamcare!
2012after the election , ok maybe we'll just tweak it
2013 maybe we like it/
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:07 AM (nqBYe)
61
Kraft Cheese Singles for everyone!
Posted by: GOPe at August 03, 2015 11:07 AM (oFCZn)
62
"If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while."
What is impossible about voting how you promised you would?
What is impossible about voting how you promised you would?
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2015 11:08 AM (En3WJ)
63
Now why don't people want me to be Speaker?
Posted by: Blubbering Boner at August 03, 2015 11:08 AM (jWtyG)
64
Oh goody, Hector's flowery new nic is here!!
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (NOIQH)
Not Hector. Non-zero chance cat-piss has finally returned.
And, of course, ALL trolls are Average Joe...
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (NOIQH)
Not Hector. Non-zero chance cat-piss has finally returned.
And, of course, ALL trolls are Average Joe...
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:08 AM (kff5f)
65
"Since 2010, when you first elected a Republican majority in the House: We cut spending by more than $2.1 trillion
Wow, a total bullshit number. Are they counting the projected ten year cut from sequestration that was cancelled?
Wow, a total bullshit number. Are they counting the projected ten year cut from sequestration that was cancelled?
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:08 AM (ucedS)
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McRogers is just a tool. I was introduced to her when she gave that awful cloying response to Obama's 2014 SOTU address. It sounded like Mrs. Rodger's Neighborhood.
Posted by: WannabeAnglican at August 03, 2015 11:08 AM (96Dar)
Posted by: Senor Juan McCain at August 03, 2015 11:08 AM (Dwehj)
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:08 AM (nqBYe)
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7 " (Hillary attacked Jeb! at event on Friday they were both speaking at. Jeb! didn't attack back), "
I wouldn't be surprised to see Barbara campaign for Hillary.
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2015 10:53 AM (En3WJ
Sure. Afterall Jeb pretty much has himself. Giving her an award. And contributing to her campaign. Oh I'm sorry contributing to her "charitable foundation"
I wouldn't be surprised to see Barbara campaign for Hillary.
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2015 10:53 AM (En3WJ
Sure. Afterall Jeb pretty much has himself. Giving her an award. And contributing to her campaign. Oh I'm sorry contributing to her "charitable foundation"
Posted by: buzzion at August 03, 2015 11:09 AM (zt+N6)
70
53 night after Obama's re-election
Boehner,"I slept like a baby"
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:04 AM (nqBYe)
He cried after he drank from a bottle, like every other night.
Boehner,"I slept like a baby"
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:04 AM (nqBYe)
He cried after he drank from a bottle, like every other night.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:09 AM (ucedS)
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As Madison so strongly believed, without tar, feather and lampposts (figuratively speaking of course) politicians inevitably go to where the money can be found. Look at McMorris-Rogers herself.
As Madison so strongly believed, without tar, feather and lampposts (figuratively speaking of course) politicians inevitably go to where the money can be found. Look at McMorris-Rogers herself.
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 11:09 AM (TxJGV)
72
It's worked before, but I really don't think it'll work this time. I'm staying home. I don't think I'm alone.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (9spsc)
73
That's an astonishing number given the position the GOP finds itself 7 years after being written off for dead in 2008.
Every change of fortune for as long as I can remember ha been hailed as being the 'end of Party X,' yet neither has disappeared.
The truth is that the two parties defend each other, like Coke and Pepsi. They just try to make sure no third alternative becomes a threat and divide the lion's share between them.
Every change of fortune for as long as I can remember ha been hailed as being the 'end of Party X,' yet neither has disappeared.
The truth is that the two parties defend each other, like Coke and Pepsi. They just try to make sure no third alternative becomes a threat and divide the lion's share between them.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (oVJmc)
74
Kraft Cheese Singles for everyone!
Posted by: GOPe
You know we can't afford Kraft brand products in The New Normal; have to settle for the no-name brand or the specials from the expired products aisle.
Posted by: GOPe
You know we can't afford Kraft brand products in The New Normal; have to settle for the no-name brand or the specials from the expired products aisle.
Posted by: Moderate Salami, mourning our Republic at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (/Ho8c)
75
hahaha
why yes open budgets for the progressives. irs harassment and a yawn.
regulatory hell..
iran
hahhaha
breaths..
whatever
hahahaha
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:02 AM (nqBYe)
________
Well, these are obviously problems, but please dont forget that there is a Democrat in the White House. And if the support for serious Republicans in this comment section was indicative, that would not change in 2016.
And I dont think that people, who make the Democratic administrations possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
why yes open budgets for the progressives. irs harassment and a yawn.
regulatory hell..
iran
hahhaha
breaths..
whatever
hahahaha
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:02 AM (nqBYe)
________
Well, these are obviously problems, but please dont forget that there is a Democrat in the White House. And if the support for serious Republicans in this comment section was indicative, that would not change in 2016.
And I dont think that people, who make the Democratic administrations possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (vTXjm)
76
How about a poll on how many here are so POed at the useless elite GOP we say"Let It Burn!" ?
Posted by: Kafiroon at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (XC73B)
77
Dear GOP,
We the unwashed proletariat refuse to take it up the ass again without a lot more KY-Jelly. Stop reaching around for a feel good and get crackin'!
Dear GOP,
We the unwashed proletariat refuse to take it up the ass again without a lot more KY-Jelly. Stop reaching around for a feel good and get crackin'!
Posted by: The Proletariat at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (OiFtZ)
78
"(Hillary attacked Jeb! at event on Friday they were both speaking at. Jeb! didn't attack back)"
And after he so graciously gave her that award for "meritorious public service", too.
And after he so graciously gave her that award for "meritorious public service", too.
Posted by: torquewrench at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (noWW6)
79
If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while.
How about, if politicians develop a habit of enacting precisely the opposite policies that people voted for, you tend to stop voting for them after a while.
How about, if politicians develop a habit of enacting precisely the opposite policies that people voted for, you tend to stop voting for them after a while.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (O7MnT)
80
when a relationship is not reciprocal it's called ,
The boss and the doormat
The boss and the doormat
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (nqBYe)
81
...have a right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (vTXjm)
What achievements?
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (vTXjm)
What achievements?
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (s/yC1)
82
It's worked before, but I really don't think it'll work this time. I'm staying home. I don't think I'm alone.
It'll depend on how Burn It Down-y the candidates are. If Trump or Sanders somehow get the nomination, I could be convinced.
It'll depend on how Burn It Down-y the candidates are. If Trump or Sanders somehow get the nomination, I could be convinced.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (kff5f)
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Please set out each and every GOP success on the Federal level since 2010.
I personally can't even think of a single conservative policy that's been implemented since 1998.
I personally can't even think of a single conservative policy that's been implemented since 1998.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:12 AM (O7MnT)
84
Well, these are obviously problems, but please dont forget that there is a Democrat in the White House. And if the support for serious Republicans in this comment section was indicative, that would not change in 2016.
So on the one hand we must be ignored because we're irrelevant but on the other if we don't vote the Dem bogeyman is gonna get us all?
So on the one hand we must be ignored because we're irrelevant but on the other if we don't vote the Dem bogeyman is gonna get us all?
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:12 AM (ucedS)
85
RE: the Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivery of message
The GOP really does hate us. What an embarrassing video. I think she thinks we're 12. And stupid.
I am embarrassed for this country. We simply have unserious people bouncing the ship into every iceberg it can find.
The GOP really does hate us. What an embarrassing video. I think she thinks we're 12. And stupid.
I am embarrassed for this country. We simply have unserious people bouncing the ship into every iceberg it can find.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at August 03, 2015 11:12 AM (1CroS)
86
That's a creepy video.
Posted by: Michael the Hobbit at August 03, 2015 11:12 AM (dPpmC)
87
If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while.
Posted: Fool
Think real hard and see if you can name one thing, just one, that the GOP promised they'd do that people wanted ...or would you have us believe that nothing the GOP promised was wanted by the base ...and they still got elected?
Posted: Fool
Think real hard and see if you can name one thing, just one, that the GOP promised they'd do that people wanted ...or would you have us believe that nothing the GOP promised was wanted by the base ...and they still got elected?
Posted by: dogfish at August 03, 2015 11:13 AM (jWtyG)
88
58 "53 night after Obama's re-election
Boehner,"I slept like a baby"
Woke up every two hours, crying for his bottle....of scotch.
Boehner,"I slept like a baby"
Woke up every two hours, crying for his bottle....of scotch.
Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid at August 03, 2015 11:13 AM (HZ31b)
89
when a relationship is not reciprocal it's called ,
The boss and the doormat The abuser and the abused.
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (nqBYe)
They only hit us because we make them so angry. We should know not to make them angry like that.
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (nqBYe)
They only hit us because we make them so angry. We should know not to make them angry like that.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:13 AM (kff5f)
90
"And I dont think that people, who make the Democratic administrations possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (vTXjm)"
I have every right to bitch about the Republican Party. They claimed to represent at least some of my views, but once in power they shit on me over and over and over.
Fuck the GOP.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:10 AM (vTXjm)"
I have every right to bitch about the Republican Party. They claimed to represent at least some of my views, but once in power they shit on me over and over and over.
Fuck the GOP.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at August 03, 2015 11:13 AM (9spsc)
91
The truth is, the GOP are cuckolds.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:13 AM (ucedS)
92
Begonia, sol giving them the majority they asked for was ...?
what is congress in charge of?
how about gop senators bringing Obama's shit to the floor for HIM?
obamacare etc
you know to Help?
what is congress in charge of?
how about gop senators bringing Obama's shit to the floor for HIM?
obamacare etc
you know to Help?
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:14 AM (nqBYe)
93
I don't think I'm alone.
You're not. If voting (R) won't stop the coming collapse and even abets it due to (R) fecklessness, and if given no viable alternative for which to vote, then not voting becomes a position integrity and a stand for conscience.
You're not. If voting (R) won't stop the coming collapse and even abets it due to (R) fecklessness, and if given no viable alternative for which to vote, then not voting becomes a position integrity and a stand for conscience.
Posted by: Planned Parenthood at August 03, 2015 11:14 AM (bGLSw)
94
dang it
Posted by: doomed at August 03, 2015 11:14 AM (bGLSw)
95
I personally can't even think of a single conservative policy that's been implemented since 1998.
Now, now, now...remember when they renamed 'French Fries' 'Freedom Fries?' That was SEVERELY conservative.
I personally can't even think of a single conservative policy that's been implemented since 1998.
Now, now, now...remember when they renamed 'French Fries' 'Freedom Fries?' That was SEVERELY conservative.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (oVJmc)
96
I dont think that people ... have a right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
You mean achievements like...
- Fully funding Obamacare
- Fully funding Executive Amnesty
- Making it impossible to stop Obama's Iran Deal.
- Blocking votes on defunding Planned Parenthood.
- Passing Obamatrade
Those great achievements of your beloved Republican Party?
You mean achievements like...
- Fully funding Obamacare
- Fully funding Executive Amnesty
- Making it impossible to stop Obama's Iran Deal.
- Blocking votes on defunding Planned Parenthood.
- Passing Obamatrade
Those great achievements of your beloved Republican Party?
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (O7MnT)
97
So on the one hand we must be ignored because we're irrelevant but on the other if we don't vote the Dem bogeyman is gonna get us all?
Shh. He's rolling.
Shh. He's rolling.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (evdj2)
98
And I dont think that people, who make the Democratic administrations possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
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What a fucking idiot. Are you seriously arguing conservatives don't have a cause for complaint after delivering two straight mid term victories to your sorry ass?
Can we please get a smarter class of troll around here? Look, flower person, go off and research AtC's question and then post.
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What a fucking idiot. Are you seriously arguing conservatives don't have a cause for complaint after delivering two straight mid term victories to your sorry ass?
Can we please get a smarter class of troll around here? Look, flower person, go off and research AtC's question and then post.
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (TxJGV)
99
It's worked before, but I really don't think it'll work this time. I'm staying home. I don't think I'm alone.
Nope. Trump or going hog hunting.
Nope. Trump or going hog hunting.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (SdfnP)
100
#GOPhuckYourselves
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (0O7c5)
101
The GOPE would rather lose with Jeb! than win with someone like Cruz or Walker.
Posted by: I. Dindoo Nuffin at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (5fSr7)
102
"And I dont think that people, who make the Democratic administrations
possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about
the achievements of the Republican Party.
We gave them the majority in both houses and they set about rubber-stamping everything the Democrats wanted.
Fuck them.
possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about
the achievements of the Republican Party.
We gave them the majority in both houses and they set about rubber-stamping everything the Democrats wanted.
Fuck them.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (oVJmc)
103
Wow.
In 2009, Secretary of State John Kerry's daughter, Dr. Vanessa Bradford Kerry, married an Iranian-American physician named Dr. Brian (Behrooz) Vala Nahed. The best man at that wedding?
The son of Mohammad Javad Zarif, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Rouhani administration and Kerry's chief counterpart in the nuclear deal negotiations.
Useful idiots much?
http://allenbwest.com/2015/07/
you-will-not-believe-who-was-best-man-at-john-kerrys-daughters-wedding/
In 2009, Secretary of State John Kerry's daughter, Dr. Vanessa Bradford Kerry, married an Iranian-American physician named Dr. Brian (Behrooz) Vala Nahed. The best man at that wedding?
The son of Mohammad Javad Zarif, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Rouhani administration and Kerry's chief counterpart in the nuclear deal negotiations.
Useful idiots much?
http://allenbwest.com/2015/07/
you-will-not-believe-who-was-best-man-at-john-kerrys-daughters-wedding/
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (NOIQH)
104
I can get the same legislation i hate passed by voting straight progressive.
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:16 AM (nqBYe)
105
she doesn't even believe what she's saying
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at August 03, 2015 11:16 AM (0O7c5)
106
Has anyone said, "I'd hit it" yet?
Posted by: eman at August 03, 2015 11:16 AM (MQEz6)
107
91 The truth is, the GOP are cuckolds.
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Arrgghhhh! I never thought of it that way, but you are right on target with that bomb.
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Arrgghhhh! I never thought of it that way, but you are right on target with that bomb.
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 11:16 AM (TxJGV)
108
Racist!
Posted by: Jeb! at August 03, 2015 11:16 AM (2tLz4)
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:17 AM (nqBYe)
110
night after Obama's re-election Boehner,"I slept like a baby" Woke up every two hours,
and shit the bed.
and shit the bed.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2015 11:17 AM (SdfnP)
111
So someone help me out here.
Liberals demand that there is a right to a job, a house, nutritious and healthy food and healthcare.
But, when I achieve those things, they say I'm privileged?
Which is it?...
right, or privilege?
Liberals demand that there is a right to a job, a house, nutritious and healthy food and healthcare.
But, when I achieve those things, they say I'm privileged?
Which is it?...
right, or privilege?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 03, 2015 11:17 AM (VPLuQ)
112
The GOP really does hate us. What an embarrassing video. I think she thinks we're 12. And stupid.
What did she say, "We made sure Congress has a voice on Obama's bad Iraq deal."
So, what she is saying is, Republicans can bitch about the Iran deal, but do nothing to stop it. And we should be fine with that.
That's kind of how the GOPe feels about its base.
What did she say, "We made sure Congress has a voice on Obama's bad Iraq deal."
So, what she is saying is, Republicans can bitch about the Iran deal, but do nothing to stop it. And we should be fine with that.
That's kind of how the GOPe feels about its base.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:17 AM (O7MnT)
113
Oh I'm sorry contributing to her "charitable foundation"
You mean The Clinton Crime Family Foundation. (If that's not in the AoSHQ Style Guide yet, it should be).
You mean The Clinton Crime Family Foundation. (If that's not in the AoSHQ Style Guide yet, it should be).
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2015 11:17 AM (B/VB5)
114
91 The truth is, the GOP are cuckolds.
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Arrgghhhh! I never thought of it that way, but you are right on target with that bomb.
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 11:16 AM (TxJGV)
Other way 'round, I'm afraid. The DOPe are the ones getting some on the side. It's the DOPe voters who are listening in bed at night fantasizing about their partner with some other dude.
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Arrgghhhh! I never thought of it that way, but you are right on target with that bomb.
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 11:16 AM (TxJGV)
Other way 'round, I'm afraid. The DOPe are the ones getting some on the side. It's the DOPe voters who are listening in bed at night fantasizing about their partner with some other dude.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (kff5f)
115
she looks like sandra fluke
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (0O7c5)
116
Since we're talking about how shitty things are I see obama is executive ordering some more hits on the coal industry... Always looking out for the folks..
Posted by: donna at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (hUdMz)
117
The caviar is fresh and the champagne is cold at the GOP caucus.
Posted by: Roy at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (VndSC)
118
Isn't a Begonia a kind of potted pansy?
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (O7MnT)
119
>>Which is it?...
right, or privilege?
Depends on your skin color.
Also, whether or not you earned it yourself. If you worked hard for your success, you didn't build that, so "privilege".
right, or privilege?
Depends on your skin color.
Also, whether or not you earned it yourself. If you worked hard for your success, you didn't build that, so "privilege".
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (NOIQH)
120
sigh, back outside to mow the yard.
Posted by: willow at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (nqBYe)
Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at August 03, 2015 11:19 AM (/kI1Q)
122
What achievements?
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (s/yC1)
__________
Congress is passing, for the first time in years, an actual budget. Constitutional conservatives should appreciate this return to an ordered process.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:11 AM (s/yC1)
__________
Congress is passing, for the first time in years, an actual budget. Constitutional conservatives should appreciate this return to an ordered process.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:19 AM (vTXjm)
123
It's the DOPe voters who are listening in bed at night fantasizing about their partner with some other dude.
Dude? Or Hillary?
Dude? Or Hillary?
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2015 11:20 AM (B/VB5)
Posted by: dogfish at August 03, 2015 11:20 AM (jWtyG)
125
"Look at McMorris-Rogers herself."
Just occurred to me, is she the one who blocked the anti-late term abortion bill after using it in her campaign?
Just occurred to me, is she the one who blocked the anti-late term abortion bill after using it in her campaign?
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2015 11:20 AM (En3WJ)
126
Congress is passing, for the first time in years, an actual budget.
Heh.
Also apropos of nothing Historical Debt Outstanding - Annual 2000 - 2014 http://is.gd/37EsKP
Heh.
Also apropos of nothing Historical Debt Outstanding - Annual 2000 - 2014 http://is.gd/37EsKP
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 11:20 AM (evdj2)
127
And I dont think that people, who make the
Democratic administrations possible by abstaining on election day, have a
right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
I didn't abstain on election day, so I can complain.
They have failed to do the things they promised they would "fight" for. Most of these things are well within their power to legislate, and possibly to force over a veto. After attaining the power they said was needed to accomplish these goals, they proceeded to abdicate the power to the minority party in every possible way or to actively support policies in direct opposition to their promises.
They are liars. They are scoundrels. They are Democrats in all but name. They are part of the oligarchy. They do not have our interests in mind. They are not even accountable to the constituency in any meaningful way, now that they got what they asked for.
I once considered myself something of a party supporter, but they are dead to me now. Yes, I may vote for some of their candidates in some elections. But, in my opinion, the current political process is a sham.
Democratic administrations possible by abstaining on election day, have a
right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party.
I didn't abstain on election day, so I can complain.
They have failed to do the things they promised they would "fight" for. Most of these things are well within their power to legislate, and possibly to force over a veto. After attaining the power they said was needed to accomplish these goals, they proceeded to abdicate the power to the minority party in every possible way or to actively support policies in direct opposition to their promises.
They are liars. They are scoundrels. They are Democrats in all but name. They are part of the oligarchy. They do not have our interests in mind. They are not even accountable to the constituency in any meaningful way, now that they got what they asked for.
I once considered myself something of a party supporter, but they are dead to me now. Yes, I may vote for some of their candidates in some elections. But, in my opinion, the current political process is a sham.
Posted by: Moderate Salami, mourning our Republic at August 03, 2015 11:20 AM (/Ho8c)
128
Weird...
Why was it that when she talked on the video, I got a Hillary Clinton Flash?
Same speaking cadence? Same Crap? Same ole 'a politician pissing on my boot and tellin me its raining' thing?
Why was it that when she talked on the video, I got a Hillary Clinton Flash?
Same speaking cadence? Same Crap? Same ole 'a politician pissing on my boot and tellin me its raining' thing?
Posted by: BB Wolf at August 03, 2015 11:21 AM (qh617)
129
Hillary is a Democrat-Democrat and Jeb is a Republican-Democrat.
There is a difference, but it makes no difference.
There is a difference, but it makes no difference.
Posted by: eman at August 03, 2015 11:21 AM (MQEz6)
130
"And I dont think that people, who make the Democratic administrations possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about the achievements of the Republican Party."
This is a very offensive remark. I think it captures the arrogant and deeply resentful mentality of the sis-boom-bah RINO foot soldier. They seem to despise conservatives, hold them in greater contempt than they do Leftists. I never see the same anger from RINOs at Leftists than I do at conservatives.
This is a very offensive remark. I think it captures the arrogant and deeply resentful mentality of the sis-boom-bah RINO foot soldier. They seem to despise conservatives, hold them in greater contempt than they do Leftists. I never see the same anger from RINOs at Leftists than I do at conservatives.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:21 AM (s/yC1)
131
Also, whether or not you earned it yourself.
Wanting to keep the fruits of your labors to better yourself and your family is "greed."
Demanding the government confiscate the fruits of others' labors and give it to you so you don't have to labor, OTOH...
Wanting to keep the fruits of your labors to better yourself and your family is "greed."
Demanding the government confiscate the fruits of others' labors and give it to you so you don't have to labor, OTOH...
Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at August 03, 2015 11:22 AM (/kI1Q)
132
>>Speaking of white privilege.
http://is.gd/COjobI
ANother phrase that goes with that is "rape jihad".
Just check the rape stats for white, blond Sweden where something crazy like 95% of all rapes are committed by immigrants (wink, wink).
http://is.gd/COjobI
ANother phrase that goes with that is "rape jihad".
Just check the rape stats for white, blond Sweden where something crazy like 95% of all rapes are committed by immigrants (wink, wink).
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:22 AM (NOIQH)
133
What did she say, "We made sure Congress has a voice on Obama's bad Iraq deal."
So, what she is saying is, Republicans can bitch about the Iran deal, but do nothing to stop it. And we should be fine with that.
That's kind of how the GOPe feels about its base.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:17 AM (O7MnT)
The GOP didn't want to take Obama to court over the treaty, IMO.
Everyone in Washington wants the presidency to have more power, because they all imagine themselves as president someday.
So, what she is saying is, Republicans can bitch about the Iran deal, but do nothing to stop it. And we should be fine with that.
That's kind of how the GOPe feels about its base.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:17 AM (O7MnT)
The GOP didn't want to take Obama to court over the treaty, IMO.
Everyone in Washington wants the presidency to have more power, because they all imagine themselves as president someday.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:22 AM (ucedS)
134
The
Party
Is
DEAD
To
Me
Is it gonna take sky-writing in red smoke for Boner and McHissyfit to get the message? Actions speak louder than hollow words. And, the GOP has been VERY HOLLOW of late.
Show, don't tell.
Party
Is
DEAD
To
Me
Is it gonna take sky-writing in red smoke for Boner and McHissyfit to get the message? Actions speak louder than hollow words. And, the GOP has been VERY HOLLOW of late.
Show, don't tell.
Posted by: Ibin Pharteen at August 03, 2015 11:22 AM (zL/eJ)
135
I'm convinced Begonia is a sock like that idiot from Brattleboro.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (oVJmc)
136
Help It Burn. Get as much government cheese as you can, bleed the beast, go Galt.
Posted by: SpongeBobSaget at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (ktt8p)
137
Constitutional conservatives should appreciate this return to an ordered process.
Yes, because it's the process which most concerns us, and not the contents of said budget.
Also... did it get signed into law? I haven't heard that. The DOPe can pass anything it wants (as you idiots keep telling us), and that means nothing if TFG won't sign it.
So it's amazing to me that so many things where in the Conservative cause would be helped by doing nothing (see also: trade deal, iran deal) we see a flurry of activity to "do something!" and on things where Republicans might have to incur some actual political cost, they put on elaborate failure theater.
Either you're a DOPe plant, or you don't get it- they don't care about you, they don't particularly like you. They get what they want (prestige, invites to nice parties, exemptions from the laws they create) whether or not Conservative policies are implemented.
Yes, because it's the process which most concerns us, and not the contents of said budget.
Also... did it get signed into law? I haven't heard that. The DOPe can pass anything it wants (as you idiots keep telling us), and that means nothing if TFG won't sign it.
So it's amazing to me that so many things where in the Conservative cause would be helped by doing nothing (see also: trade deal, iran deal) we see a flurry of activity to "do something!" and on things where Republicans might have to incur some actual political cost, they put on elaborate failure theater.
Either you're a DOPe plant, or you don't get it- they don't care about you, they don't particularly like you. They get what they want (prestige, invites to nice parties, exemptions from the laws they create) whether or not Conservative policies are implemented.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (kff5f)
138
Wanting to keep the fruits of your labors to better yourself and your family is "greed."
Posted by: HR
Why are socialists so lazy?
Posted by: HR
Why are socialists so lazy?
Posted by: dogfish at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (jWtyG)
139
At Koch confab, Bush, asked to explain Trump appeal: 'Look, watch Washington. Nothing's happening. People are angry. People are frustrated.'
And there you have the standard Establishment Pol response when asked why people are pissed off. "All this partisan bickering is slowing legislation production and boy are people mad!"
Yes, by all means, let's get legislation production up because we can't have utopia without a shitload of new federal laws on the books!
Bush is SUCH. A. FUCKING. TOOL.
And there you have the standard Establishment Pol response when asked why people are pissed off. "All this partisan bickering is slowing legislation production and boy are people mad!"
Yes, by all means, let's get legislation production up because we can't have utopia without a shitload of new federal laws on the books!
Bush is SUCH. A. FUCKING. TOOL.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (oZr5y)
140
The Smoking Gun has the story of Jeb's latest effort to raise money from Republicans.
An unsuccessful effort, I might add.
http://tinyurl.com/nhsnwu8
An unsuccessful effort, I might add.
http://tinyurl.com/nhsnwu8
Posted by: MTF at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (TxJGV)
141
Congress is passing, for the first time in years, an actual budget.
That fully funds all of the Democrats' priorities including ObamaCare, Obamatrade, and ObamAmnesty.
That fully funds Obama's Environmental policies through the EPA, and fully funds Obama's business regulatory policies through the SEC, the DepLabor, and the NRLB.
Yup, that's quite an achievement for the GOP all right.
That fully funds all of the Democrats' priorities including ObamaCare, Obamatrade, and ObamAmnesty.
That fully funds Obama's Environmental policies through the EPA, and fully funds Obama's business regulatory policies through the SEC, the DepLabor, and the NRLB.
Yup, that's quite an achievement for the GOP all right.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:24 AM (O7MnT)
142
There is a lot you can do against Leviathan without even sticking your neck out. Some thoughts in no particular order:
1 Stop buying stuff
2 Do only what the government directly compels you to do.
3 Pay in cash with a winkwink
4 Cheat the government whenever possible
5 Steal all your entertainment
6 If you know of tax cheating, keep your mouth shut
7 If called to jury, refuse to convict
8 Discriminate in all your private dealings, without openly saying so
9 If you see a CoC sticker on a business, go elsewhere
10 Vote against all tax levies, particularly school levies
11 Buy firearms and ammo. It's not simply a just-in-case, it's a good financial investment of small sums when savings are yielding 1/4 of a percent.
Good Citizens are chumps.
They need us more than we need them.
There is a lot you can do against Leviathan without even sticking your neck out. Some thoughts in no particular order:
1 Stop buying stuff
2 Do only what the government directly compels you to do.
3 Pay in cash with a winkwink
4 Cheat the government whenever possible
5 Steal all your entertainment
6 If you know of tax cheating, keep your mouth shut
7 If called to jury, refuse to convict
8 Discriminate in all your private dealings, without openly saying so
9 If you see a CoC sticker on a business, go elsewhere
10 Vote against all tax levies, particularly school levies
11 Buy firearms and ammo. It's not simply a just-in-case, it's a good financial investment of small sums when savings are yielding 1/4 of a percent.
Good Citizens are chumps.
They need us more than we need them.
Posted by: Grump928(c) is an AllenG wannabe at August 03, 2015 11:24 AM (evdj2)
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I really need to open a store to flog these little puppies to those who vote GOPe
http://preview.tinyurl.com/p2s9nzo
http://preview.tinyurl.com/p2s9nzo
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2015 11:24 AM (tiyBK)
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:24 AM (kff5f)
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:24 AM (O7MnT)
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I lasted 20 seconds...
Posted by: cajun caret at August 03, 2015 11:24 AM (UZQM8)
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It would be one thing if the Obama policies which the Beltway GOP are rubber-stamping for him were actually policies which were popular with the voting public.
Under that scenario, the Republicans could at least shrug, and say, "Vox populi, vox dei, sorry buddy," and argue that they would be tossed out if they impeded policies that reflected the popular will.
But here's the thing: Obama's policies in the main _do not_ reflect the popular will.
Obamacare still has high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
Mass immigration still has high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
The nukes-for-Iran deal still has high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
"Skyrocketing" electricity prices due to coal closures still have high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
Yet the Republicans can't even be arsed to actively oppose unpopular policies! And then they wonder why the voting public, including their own base, say that they're doing a crummy job.
Under that scenario, the Republicans could at least shrug, and say, "Vox populi, vox dei, sorry buddy," and argue that they would be tossed out if they impeded policies that reflected the popular will.
But here's the thing: Obama's policies in the main _do not_ reflect the popular will.
Obamacare still has high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
Mass immigration still has high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
The nukes-for-Iran deal still has high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
"Skyrocketing" electricity prices due to coal closures still have high negatives in polling. Voters don't like it and don't want it.
Yet the Republicans can't even be arsed to actively oppose unpopular policies! And then they wonder why the voting public, including their own base, say that they're doing a crummy job.
Posted by: torquewrench at August 03, 2015 11:25 AM (noWW6)
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Other way 'round, I'm afraid. The DOPe are the ones getting some on the side. It's the DOPe voters who are listening in bed at night fantasizing about their partner with some other dude.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (kff5f)
The voters are either pissed about it or oblivious to it. The GOP are the freaks who enjoy it.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:18 AM (kff5f)
The voters are either pissed about it or oblivious to it. The GOP are the freaks who enjoy it.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:25 AM (ucedS)
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How about a poll on how many here are so POed at the useless elite GOP we say"Let It Burn!" ?
*raises hand*
How about a poll on how many here are so POed at the useless elite GOP we say"Let It Burn!" ?
*raises hand*
Posted by: OurCountryIsScrewed at August 03, 2015 11:27 AM (DlmoZ)
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Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:25 AM (ucedS)
I was referring to those like Begonia here. The actual politicians are the ones cheating.
I was referring to those like Begonia here. The actual politicians are the ones cheating.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - Derringer Bandit at August 03, 2015 11:27 AM (kff5f)
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How, exactly, are these people so out of touch?
Seriously, she doesn't think anything is wrong and they are doing a great job? Does she not talk to the man on the street? Ok, I doubt she does but she pays someone to do it I would think. Lady, the base hates you and the rest of the traitors to the cause.
Shamnesty cost the GOP the senate and house a few years back. You would think they would have learned something. Keeping one of the most hated programs (other than taxes) is going to do the same thing. I hope her local voters get a clue and toss her out.
Seriously, she doesn't think anything is wrong and they are doing a great job? Does she not talk to the man on the street? Ok, I doubt she does but she pays someone to do it I would think. Lady, the base hates you and the rest of the traitors to the cause.
Shamnesty cost the GOP the senate and house a few years back. You would think they would have learned something. Keeping one of the most hated programs (other than taxes) is going to do the same thing. I hope her local voters get a clue and toss her out.
Posted by: Deathknyte at August 03, 2015 11:27 AM (hlaae)
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Seems like the GOP trolls would be all over the spanish speaking blogs persuading the newer, better Americans to replace their ex base. Why continue trying to pee on our leg?
Posted by: old glazier at August 03, 2015 11:27 AM (u63X/)
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Recounted this a few days ago in a comment thread. Hugh Hewitt talking to a Beltway reporter (but a "new media", i.e. somewhat real reporter) about Trump, was very pleased with himself for coming up with a line about Trump during his vacation. "Trump is the only candidate who will have a Broadway musical written about him". (real thigh-slapper there)
The reporter allowed as how some of Trump's appeal has been the "cathartic" effect some of his outspokenness has had for frustrated conservatives. But then he pushed back a bit against Hugh, and made the point that there was *real* frustration, real desperation even, among those who saw nothing good happening in DC despite last year's big congressional victories.
Anyway, Drew, perfect confirmation of your point. Others here sometimes make the point, but it is striking just how mediocre the punditocracy is - or worse. And it's far from "conservatives" having no voice, at any level. It's, in some cases, up to 75-80% of the electorate really having no voice, in terms of the entire Beltway mindset/complex (not just a geographical thing) and what is done and said about huge issues affecting everyone.
Neither immigration lawlessness nor marriage redefinition, just to pick two prominent examples, were or are popular, neither have the support of majorities when actual expressions of opinion are allowed, but both are being crammed down the country's throat. And the "opposition" party, at most, engages in pro forma opposition.
Recounted this a few days ago in a comment thread. Hugh Hewitt talking to a Beltway reporter (but a "new media", i.e. somewhat real reporter) about Trump, was very pleased with himself for coming up with a line about Trump during his vacation. "Trump is the only candidate who will have a Broadway musical written about him". (real thigh-slapper there)
The reporter allowed as how some of Trump's appeal has been the "cathartic" effect some of his outspokenness has had for frustrated conservatives. But then he pushed back a bit against Hugh, and made the point that there was *real* frustration, real desperation even, among those who saw nothing good happening in DC despite last year's big congressional victories.
Anyway, Drew, perfect confirmation of your point. Others here sometimes make the point, but it is striking just how mediocre the punditocracy is - or worse. And it's far from "conservatives" having no voice, at any level. It's, in some cases, up to 75-80% of the electorate really having no voice, in terms of the entire Beltway mindset/complex (not just a geographical thing) and what is done and said about huge issues affecting everyone.
Neither immigration lawlessness nor marriage redefinition, just to pick two prominent examples, were or are popular, neither have the support of majorities when actual expressions of opinion are allowed, but both are being crammed down the country's throat. And the "opposition" party, at most, engages in pro forma opposition.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2015 11:28 AM (QDnY+)
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What a horrible delivery that McMorris person has (or is it that Rodgers person?). It's like she's talking to retarded people.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 03, 2015 11:28 AM (oZr5y)
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They have failed to do the things they promised they would "fight" for. Most of these things are well within their power to legislate, and possibly to force over a veto.
After attaining the power they said was needed to accomplish these goals, they proceeded to abdicate the power to the minority party in every possible way
BY DECEMBER. Before they were even seated!
After attaining the power they said was needed to accomplish these goals, they proceeded to abdicate the power to the minority party in every possible way
BY DECEMBER. Before they were even seated!
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2015 11:28 AM (SdfnP)
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If Jeb! is anointed by the GOPe I won't stay home. I will vote a straight D ticket. Fuck em!
Posted by: Jukin, Former Republican at August 03, 2015 11:29 AM (f+6Pd)
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91 The truth is, the GOP are cuckolds.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:13 AM (ucedS)
Actually the base is the cuckolds. The GOP is the wife that goes out and screws Paolo and tells us how awesome it was and that we should let him move in.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:13 AM (ucedS)
Actually the base is the cuckolds. The GOP is the wife that goes out and screws Paolo and tells us how awesome it was and that we should let him move in.
Posted by: buzzion at August 03, 2015 11:29 AM (zt+N6)
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The best GOP Congress that Chamber of Commerce money can buy!
Posted by: Banned_by_KBTX at August 03, 2015 11:30 AM (+4RdK)
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This is a very offensive remark. I think it captures the arrogant and deeply resentful mentality of the sis-boom-bah RINO foot soldier. They seem to despise conservatives, hold them in greater contempt than they do Leftists. I never see the same anger from RINOs at Leftists than I do at conservatives.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:21 AM (s/yC1)
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I honestly cant see how this is offensive. Yes, we had 2 big mid-term victories in 2010 and 2014 (the latter after old-fashioned, reliable Republicans beat every insurgent challenger in the primaries), but we failed to win in 2012. You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z.
Posted by: rrpjr at August 03, 2015 11:21 AM (s/yC1)
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I honestly cant see how this is offensive. Yes, we had 2 big mid-term victories in 2010 and 2014 (the latter after old-fashioned, reliable Republicans beat every insurgent challenger in the primaries), but we failed to win in 2012. You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:30 AM (vTXjm)
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Democrats soon to run "Candidate Wanted" ad in the New York Times?
Howard Schultz being pushed now by some. Starbucks CEO
Howard Schultz being pushed now by some. Starbucks CEO
Posted by: Colin at August 03, 2015 11:31 AM (tlI5H)
Posted by: Garrett at August 03, 2015 11:32 AM (cvI9D)
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2011Vote for us we're gonna repeal Obamcare!
2012after the election , ok maybe we'll just tweak it
2013 maybe we like it/
2014 vote for us!
2015 why is Trump so popular?
2016 how could we lose so big?
2012after the election , ok maybe we'll just tweak it
2013 maybe we like it/
2014 vote for us!
2015 why is Trump so popular?
2016 how could we lose so big?
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 03, 2015 11:32 AM (jMMCO)
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Ugh, I feel like crap today. I can't tell if I'm coming down with something or if it's just more existential nausea.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 03, 2015 11:32 AM (2Ojst)
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"From the start, our focus has been your priorities."
Which turned out to be: lifting the ceiling on campaign donations, re-authorizing the Patriot Act's panopticon surveillance state, amnesty and giving Iran nukes.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 03, 2015 10:58 AM (kdS6q)
Man, it's like they're mindreaders!
Which turned out to be: lifting the ceiling on campaign donations, re-authorizing the Patriot Act's panopticon surveillance state, amnesty and giving Iran nukes.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 03, 2015 10:58 AM (kdS6q)
Man, it's like they're mindreaders!
Posted by: no one, ever at August 03, 2015 11:32 AM (wKcQA)
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I'm still waiting for A.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 11:32 AM (evdj2)
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I honestly cant see how this is offensive.
you're a troll: there isn't an honest cell in your body.
you're a troll: there isn't an honest cell in your body.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 03, 2015 11:33 AM (jMMCO)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 03, 2015 11:33 AM (oZr5y)
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and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z.
Posted by: Fool
Ha, ha, ha. Let's just start with "a", shall we?
Posted by: Fool
Ha, ha, ha. Let's just start with "a", shall we?
Posted by: dogfish at August 03, 2015 11:33 AM (jWtyG)
Posted by: West at August 03, 2015 11:34 AM (1Rgee)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2015 11:34 AM (tiyBK)
Posted by: John Boehner at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (oZr5y)
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You're misrepresenting the argument. It's not the things they haven't been able to do, it's the things that they've chosen not to do (and in fact, done the opposite).
You're misrepresenting the argument. It's not the things they haven't been able to do, it's the things that they've chosen not to do (and in fact, done the opposite).
Posted by: joe at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (34w2E)
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159: "You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z."
Platform? What platform? The Republicans have acted in direct opposition to what the voters wanted.
Instead of opposing the Democrats, they have helped them at the expense of Republican voters.
No one expects every agenda or platform item to get enacted. But we should get at least SOMETHING. Especially when the something we want if for them to do nothing.
Platform? What platform? The Republicans have acted in direct opposition to what the voters wanted.
Instead of opposing the Democrats, they have helped them at the expense of Republican voters.
No one expects every agenda or platform item to get enacted. But we should get at least SOMETHING. Especially when the something we want if for them to do nothing.
Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (UPYPp)
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Instapundit is running an online poll:
http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/211746/
Scott Walker 42%
Ted Cruz 20%
Carly Fiorina 17%
This is what reality should look like.
http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/211746/
Scott Walker 42%
Ted Cruz 20%
Carly Fiorina 17%
This is what reality should look like.
Posted by: Captain Oblivious at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (hiT/m)
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"You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z."
Consider that from January of 2007 through January of 2009, we had a situation in which the balance of power in D.C. was the inverse of what it is now.
To wit: an (ostensibly) Republican White House, with the House and the Senate controlled by the Democrats.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid were FAR more active and influential and effective in thwarting the policy preferences of the Bush White House, and forcing their own policy preferences, than Boehner and McConnell have been with regard to Obama's policy preferences.
Consider that from January of 2007 through January of 2009, we had a situation in which the balance of power in D.C. was the inverse of what it is now.
To wit: an (ostensibly) Republican White House, with the House and the Senate controlled by the Democrats.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid were FAR more active and influential and effective in thwarting the policy preferences of the Bush White House, and forcing their own policy preferences, than Boehner and McConnell have been with regard to Obama's policy preferences.
Posted by: torquewrench at August 03, 2015 11:36 AM (noWW6)
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No one expects every agenda or platform item to get enacted. But we should get at least SOMETHING. Especially when the something we want if for them to do nothing.
Hey, I saved Planned Parenthood funding.
You're welcome.
Hey, I saved Planned Parenthood funding.
You're welcome.
Posted by: Mitch McConnell at August 03, 2015 11:36 AM (oZr5y)
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This is what reality should look like.
Posted by: Captain Oblivious at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (hiT/m)
Reality should look like Kate Upton and her fellow swimsuit models plying me with liquor and other physical comforts as I lie in the sun on a private beach.
Posted by: Captain Oblivious at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (hiT/m)
Reality should look like Kate Upton and her fellow swimsuit models plying me with liquor and other physical comforts as I lie in the sun on a private beach.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 03, 2015 11:37 AM (2Ojst)
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!74: it doesn't matter... it's Jeb!'s turn.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 03, 2015 11:37 AM (jMMCO)
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No, it will be the fault of conservatives. Many GOP or bust people here tell us all the time.
Glad I am not in that party which bends over and spreads its butt cheeks for obama, reid and the chamber of commerce.
No, it will be the fault of conservatives. Many GOP or bust people here tell us all the time.
Glad I am not in that party which bends over and spreads its butt cheeks for obama, reid and the chamber of commerce.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2015 11:37 AM (ODxAs)
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Interestingly, our Federal Debt Outstanding has increased more under the new Republican Senate than it did in the last Democratic Senate.
Second look at The Searchlight Strangler?
Second look at The Searchlight Strangler?
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 11:37 AM (evdj2)
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Ah, yes, the good old traditional Republicans they put in with the help of Democrats and flipping off the base.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:38 AM (oVJmc)
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Some people continue to be confused about who the "base" of the Republican party are.
Here's a pro tip - it isn't the jackholes on right wing internet sites constantly running their pie-holes about how they hate the Republican party for not sucking their cocks all day on every issue.
"The base" are the people who actually vote Republican for every office down the ticket, and contribute time and money to see party candidates get elected to office.
That ain't most of the people on this comment list.
Here's a pro tip - it isn't the jackholes on right wing internet sites constantly running their pie-holes about how they hate the Republican party for not sucking their cocks all day on every issue.
"The base" are the people who actually vote Republican for every office down the ticket, and contribute time and money to see party candidates get elected to office.
That ain't most of the people on this comment list.
Posted by: trumpetdaddy at August 03, 2015 11:39 AM (ljZD2)
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I wouldn't give a rotten nut to the GOP or their chances for the WH in 2016. I'm voting, but not for them.
Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at August 03, 2015 11:39 AM (F+xWX)
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Congress is passing, for the first time in years, an actual budget. Constitutional conservatives should appreciate this return to an ordered process.
Oh, yeah, that's fucking GREAT! They've budgeted in Obamacare, and amnesty, and oh, look! Money for planned parenthood.
I hope you're at least getting a reacharound for all this shilling you're doing.
Oh, yeah, that's fucking GREAT! They've budgeted in Obamacare, and amnesty, and oh, look! Money for planned parenthood.
I hope you're at least getting a reacharound for all this shilling you're doing.
Posted by: GMan at August 03, 2015 11:39 AM (sxq57)
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Begonia is a fine example of a troll, or a person that thinks they are being funny by pretending to parody a troll but are behaving exactly like one so its not a parody at all.
Posted by: buzzion at August 03, 2015 11:39 AM (zt+N6)
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the Republican Party is dealing with customers who wont be satisfied untill Republicans defy the law of gravity. If people develop a habit of demanding the impossible, you tend to ignore them after a while. Its a shame, but conservatives demand themselves into irrelevance.
Posted by: Begonia
Well stated!
Posted by: Begonia
Well stated!
Posted by: JEB! Romney at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (indTK)
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You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z.
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You can, however, show that you are going to fight for the policies you promised when you were campaigning.
You can, rhetorically and legislatively, make the case for the policies you support.
You can stop the other side from implementing their agenda, at least partly.
The GOP is 0 for 3.
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You can, however, show that you are going to fight for the policies you promised when you were campaigning.
You can, rhetorically and legislatively, make the case for the policies you support.
You can stop the other side from implementing their agenda, at least partly.
The GOP is 0 for 3.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (O7MnT)
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Platform? What platform? The Republicans have acted in direct opposition to what the voters wanted.
Instead of opposing the Democrats, they have helped them at the expense of Republican voters.
No one expects every agenda or platform item to get enacted. But we should get at least SOMETHING. Especially when the something we want if for them to do nothing.
Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (UPYPp)
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I dont think that "Republican voters" are as monolithic as you are implying here. The proponents of the do-nothing and government shut-down approach were all beaten in the primaries. You may think that people are wrong about this, but the vast majority doesnt want gridlock in DC.
Instead of opposing the Democrats, they have helped them at the expense of Republican voters.
No one expects every agenda or platform item to get enacted. But we should get at least SOMETHING. Especially when the something we want if for them to do nothing.
Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at August 03, 2015 11:35 AM (UPYPp)
________
I dont think that "Republican voters" are as monolithic as you are implying here. The proponents of the do-nothing and government shut-down approach were all beaten in the primaries. You may think that people are wrong about this, but the vast majority doesnt want gridlock in DC.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (vTXjm)
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I can't figure the GOP strategy out. Why would anyone vote for a party that's the same as the Democrats, with worse PR?
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (39g3+)
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182: "...how they hate the Republican party for not sucking their cocks all day on every issue."
Every issue you say?
Someone is having problems with reading comprehension.
Hooked on Phonics worked for me!
Every issue you say?
Someone is having problems with reading comprehension.
Hooked on Phonics worked for me!
Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (UPYPp)
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I'd vote for Trump over JEB! I'd vote for Commie Bernie overClinton Mafia DonShillary. Since it will be JEB! and Shillary...
Ghengis Khan gets my vote.
I'd vote for Trump over JEB! I'd vote for Commie Bernie overClinton Mafia DonShillary. Since it will be JEB! and Shillary...
Ghengis Khan gets my vote.
Posted by: Kafiroon at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (XC73B)
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That ain't most of the people on this comment list.
Posted by: trumpetdaddy
I'm not looking for the Repubs to give me a BJ. And I've contributed time and money to help party candidates get elected to office.
As far as I'm concerned, the GOP can GDIAF.
Posted by: trumpetdaddy
I'm not looking for the Repubs to give me a BJ. And I've contributed time and money to help party candidates get elected to office.
As far as I'm concerned, the GOP can GDIAF.
Posted by: Moderate Salami, mourning our Republic at August 03, 2015 11:41 AM (/Ho8c)
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Here's a pro tip - it isn't the jackholes on right wing internet
sites constantly running their pie-holes about how they hate the
Republican party for not sucking their cocks all day on every issue.
"The
base" are the people who actually vote Republican for every office down
the ticket, and contribute time and money to see party candidates get
elected to office.
That used to be the same group, and it isn't any more. It's not us who changed.
Here's a pro tip - it isn't the jackholes on right wing internet
sites constantly running their pie-holes about how they hate the
Republican party for not sucking their cocks all day on every issue.
"The
base" are the people who actually vote Republican for every office down
the ticket, and contribute time and money to see party candidates get
elected to office.
That used to be the same group, and it isn't any more. It's not us who changed.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:41 AM (oVJmc)
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I'm sure Obama is ALL OVER this:
In May 2015, the wife of a US military member was approached in front of her home by two Middle-Eastern males. The men stated that she was the wife of a US interrogator. When she denied their claims, the men laughed. The two men left the area in a dark-colored, four-door sedan with two other Middle-Eastern males in the vehicle. The woman had observed the vehicle in the neighborhood on previous occasions.
Let's see...OPM hack...open borders...ICE refusing toe acknowledge "Islamic" terrorism...ISIS has been tweeting/posting threats against service members and their families here in America.
Yup, and no one will be more shocked than Obama, when he hears it on the news, when they carry-out their threats and attack military families on American soil.
In May 2015, the wife of a US military member was approached in front of her home by two Middle-Eastern males. The men stated that she was the wife of a US interrogator. When she denied their claims, the men laughed. The two men left the area in a dark-colored, four-door sedan with two other Middle-Eastern males in the vehicle. The woman had observed the vehicle in the neighborhood on previous occasions.
Let's see...OPM hack...open borders...ICE refusing toe acknowledge "Islamic" terrorism...ISIS has been tweeting/posting threats against service members and their families here in America.
Yup, and no one will be more shocked than Obama, when he hears it on the news, when they carry-out their threats and attack military families on American soil.
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:41 AM (NOIQH)
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The point is that with 2/3 of the government you should damn well be able to block the other side's agenda if you can't implement your own.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:42 AM (oVJmc)
Posted by: dogfish at August 03, 2015 11:42 AM (jWtyG)
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Poor trumpetdaddy haz a sad. Nobody will visit his wildly popular blog. DIAF
Posted by: old glazier at August 03, 2015 11:42 AM (u63X/)
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188
So now that we've established (by your admission) that Repubs don't actually share our principles, explain to me again why I should vote for them over the Dems?
So now that we've established (by your admission) that Repubs don't actually share our principles, explain to me again why I should vote for them over the Dems?
Posted by: joe at August 03, 2015 11:42 AM (34w2E)
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#winning!!!
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at August 03, 2015 11:42 AM (0O7c5)
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Why would Jeb attack someone he felt deserved a freedom award? He will more likely change his stands.
Posted by: maddogg at August 03, 2015 11:43 AM (xWW96)
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All my life the Gope has been the Party that pays lip service to conservative principles, and occasionally it would appear the Party's reps in Washington more or less believed in them, even if they didn't always act on them.
That's the Party I have been voting for all these years.
Not the one that doesn't show the least interest in conservative principles, and is being led by people who have no identifiable drive, except their own enrichment and reelection.
Screw 'em. Screw 'em all. Even the women.
That's the Party I have been voting for all these years.
Not the one that doesn't show the least interest in conservative principles, and is being led by people who have no identifiable drive, except their own enrichment and reelection.
Screw 'em. Screw 'em all. Even the women.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 03, 2015 11:43 AM (TOk1P)
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the vast majority of people who want Washington to "do something" vote Demonrat, not Republican.
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 03, 2015 11:43 AM (jMMCO)
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"Interestingly, our Federal Debt Outstanding has increased more under the new Republican Senate than it did in the last Democratic Senate."
It's impossible even to accurately track the growth of the federal debt any longer. Because the debt ceiling has once again been reached without having been raised.
So Jack Lew at Treasury simply quit updating the figures. The debt clock has been frozen for months now. And the Republican "opposition" in Congress have said precisely jack shit about this.
Instead we get happytalk in Mrs. McMorris-Rodgers' Neighborhood. She needs to be in a cardigan sweater. Can you say "pap"? You can! I knew you could.
It's impossible even to accurately track the growth of the federal debt any longer. Because the debt ceiling has once again been reached without having been raised.
So Jack Lew at Treasury simply quit updating the figures. The debt clock has been frozen for months now. And the Republican "opposition" in Congress have said precisely jack shit about this.
Instead we get happytalk in Mrs. McMorris-Rodgers' Neighborhood. She needs to be in a cardigan sweater. Can you say "pap"? You can! I knew you could.
Posted by: torquewrench at August 03, 2015 11:43 AM (noWW6)
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Screw 'em. Screw 'em all. Even the women.
Posted by: BurtTC
Just the language you expect to read on a smart military blog.
Posted by: BurtTC
Just the language you expect to read on a smart military blog.
Posted by: Moderate Salami, mourning our Republic at August 03, 2015 11:44 AM (/Ho8c)
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Again I have to note that the Republicans haven't had it so good since the Great Depression. Thinking that they are going to change without a slaughter is just wishing.
Vote challenger in the primaries, if the incumbent wins anyway, abstain or vote Dem in the general.
It's already burning anyway.
Vote challenger in the primaries, if the incumbent wins anyway, abstain or vote Dem in the general.
It's already burning anyway.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 11:44 AM (evdj2)
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here's a pro tip - it isn't the jackholes on right wing internet sites constantly running their pie-holes about how they hate the Republican party for not sucking their cocks all day on every issue.
I hate the GOPe for sucking the Democrats' cocks on every issue.
I hate the GOPe for sucking the Democrats' cocks on every issue.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 03, 2015 11:45 AM (2Ojst)
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Why would Jeb attack someone he felt deserved a freedom award? He will more likely change his stands.
Posted by: maddogg at August 03, 2015 11:43 AM (xWW96)
i'm still trying to figure out why he thought she deserved one....
Why would Jeb attack someone he felt deserved a freedom award? He will more likely change his stands.
Posted by: maddogg at August 03, 2015 11:43 AM (xWW96)
i'm still trying to figure out why he thought she deserved one....
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at August 03, 2015 11:45 AM (0O7c5)
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I just discovered this site today, or rather it was suggested to me. I like it so far 
http://goo.gl/69muZ
http://goo.gl/69muZ
Posted by: maddogg at August 03, 2015 11:45 AM (xWW96)
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206: "I hate the GOPe for sucking the Democrats' cocks on every issue."
This gets my vote for Thread Winner.
This gets my vote for Thread Winner.
Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at August 03, 2015 11:45 AM (UPYPp)
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The proponents of the do-nothing and government shut-down approach were all beaten in the primaries. You may think that people are wrong about this, but the vast majority doesnt want gridlock in DC.
Posted by: Fool
I so hate the ab absurdum slight of hand.
Posted by: Fool
I so hate the ab absurdum slight of hand.
Posted by: dogfish at August 03, 2015 11:46 AM (jWtyG)
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When I am elected President you can expect that I will indecisive, wishy washy, spineless, non-committal and unmotivated.
You can count on my fecklessness, my waffling on every issue and my ability to be above it all a moderate.
Vote Jeb!2016....because a snail has more backbone.
You can count on my fecklessness, my waffling on every issue and my ability to be above it all a moderate.
Vote Jeb!2016....because a snail has more backbone.
Posted by: Jeb Bush at August 03, 2015 11:46 AM (D0NZx)
Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at August 03, 2015 11:46 AM (/kI1Q)
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i'm still trying to figure out why he thought she deserved one....
he want's to get in her pants?
he want's to get in her pants?
Posted by: redc1c4 at August 03, 2015 11:46 AM (jMMCO)
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Remember when the GOP used to lie to us about reductions in the rate of government growth being cuts?
Those were the good old days. Now they aren't even pretending to reduce the growth rate of spending on baby part harvesting.
Those were the good old days. Now they aren't even pretending to reduce the growth rate of spending on baby part harvesting.
Posted by: SpongeBobSaget at August 03, 2015 11:46 AM (ktt8p)
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I honestly cant see how this is offensive. Yes, we had 2 big mid-term victories in 2010 and 2014 (the latter after old-fashioned, reliable Republicans beat every insurgent challenger in the primaries), but we failed to win in 2012. You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:30 AM (vTXjm)
Rove, is that you? WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:30 AM (vTXjm)
Rove, is that you? WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JEB! Romney at August 03, 2015 11:46 AM (indTK)
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>>>Yes, we had 2 big mid-term victories in 2010 and 2014 (the latter after old-fashioned, reliable Republicans beat every insurgent challenger in the primaries), but we failed to win in 2012.
What do you mean "we"? You may have had 2 victories, the rest of us were conned.
>>>You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z.
We didn't lose half the government. We lost all of it. Obama got re-elected (whether illegitimately or not), the courts turned on us, and Congress were bought out and betrayed us. And why is there a filibuster. And why do you speak in vague generalities? You really are a troll.
What do you mean "we"? You may have had 2 victories, the rest of us were conned.
>>>You simply cannot lose half of the government (while the half you hold is hampered by the filibuster) and expect that your platform is implimented from a to z.
We didn't lose half the government. We lost all of it. Obama got re-elected (whether illegitimately or not), the courts turned on us, and Congress were bought out and betrayed us. And why is there a filibuster. And why do you speak in vague generalities? You really are a troll.
Posted by: Bruce Boehner at August 03, 2015 11:47 AM (E5UB0)
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"Congress is passing, for the first time in years, an actual budget. Constitutional conservatives should appreciate this return to an ordered process."
Oh, yes. To go along with that triumph of constitutional conservatism, the budget "cromnibus" forced through during last year's lame duck session. Ordered process, my ass.
Oh, yes. To go along with that triumph of constitutional conservatism, the budget "cromnibus" forced through during last year's lame duck session. Ordered process, my ass.
Posted by: torquewrench at August 03, 2015 11:47 AM (noWW6)
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"here's a pro tip - it isn't the jackholes on right wing internet sites constantly running their pie-holes about how they hate the Republican party for not sucking their cocks all day on every issue."
How about just a lick every other Friday night?
How about just a lick every other Friday night?
Posted by: The Base at August 03, 2015 11:47 AM (1CroS)
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V the K
Is my memory fading, or at one time were you a supporter of Viking Kittens?
My mind, it is no longer as young as it once was.
Is my memory fading, or at one time were you a supporter of Viking Kittens?
My mind, it is no longer as young as it once was.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 03, 2015 11:47 AM (VPLuQ)
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All this is well and good, but if independents conservatives "hold their noses" and vote for the lefty GOPe candidates in 2016 like they did in 2014 they will deserve what they get. If you want change you have to stop voting for someone just because they have a"D" or "R" after their name.
Posted by: Banned_by_KBTX at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (+4RdK)
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What conservatives need to do is to stop being conservatives. Then they will be relevent and loved.
Loved would have been nice once. Now, I'm going for feared.
Loved would have been nice once. Now, I'm going for feared.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (2l5vw)
Posted by: Marmo, heteronormative person of pallor at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (QW+AD)
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (NOIQH)
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Vote challenger in the primaries, if the incumbent wins anyway, abstain or vote Dem in the general.
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Wouldn't write-ins be a better protest vote? If we vote Dem, it will appear we support Dems. A tsunami of write - ins would be tough to spin as anything but an anti-GOPe vote.
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Wouldn't write-ins be a better protest vote? If we vote Dem, it will appear we support Dems. A tsunami of write - ins would be tough to spin as anything but an anti-GOPe vote.
Posted by: Bob's house of Being on Vacation at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (ETL1K)
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given the electorate, the only way GOP wins is by demoralizing and depressing Dem turnout.
so why do they think giving the Dems everything they want is a winner? Clearly they're not interested in winning the WH
so why do they think giving the Dems everything they want is a winner? Clearly they're not interested in winning the WH
Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (F+xWX)
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So now that we've established (by your admission) that Repubs don't actually share our principles, explain to me again why I should vote for them over the Dems?
Posted by: joe at August 03, 2015 11:42 AM (34w2E)
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If you dont vote for Republicans, you will be governed by thugs, rapists and grifters (the Clintons).
Posted by: joe at August 03, 2015 11:42 AM (34w2E)
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If you dont vote for Republicans, you will be governed by thugs, rapists and grifters (the Clintons).
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (vTXjm)
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I dont think that "Republican voters" are as
monolithic as you are implying here. The proponents of the do-nothing
and government shut-down approach were all beaten in the primaries. You
may think that people are wrong about this, but the vast majority doesnt
want gridlock in DC.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (vTXjm)
You're right. Republican voters are not monolithic. Some of them are really really stupid.
Which means, when the Party establishment gets strong enough, it can not only defeat conservatives in primaries, it can openly declare its hatred of them, and not be punished for it.
Congratulations, little flower. You have the Party you want. Good luck with that. I have a feeling you're going to be looking around after November of next year, stomping your feet, and wagging your finger at all those mean conservatives who didn't vote for your gutless, squish candidates.
monolithic as you are implying here. The proponents of the do-nothing
and government shut-down approach were all beaten in the primaries. You
may think that people are wrong about this, but the vast majority doesnt
want gridlock in DC.
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:40 AM (vTXjm)
You're right. Republican voters are not monolithic. Some of them are really really stupid.
Which means, when the Party establishment gets strong enough, it can not only defeat conservatives in primaries, it can openly declare its hatred of them, and not be punished for it.
Congratulations, little flower. You have the Party you want. Good luck with that. I have a feeling you're going to be looking around after November of next year, stomping your feet, and wagging your finger at all those mean conservatives who didn't vote for your gutless, squish candidates.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (TOk1P)
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The proponents of the do-nothing and government shut-down approach were all beaten in the primaries. You may think that people are wrong about this, but the vast majority doesnt want gridlock in DC.
Posted by: Fool
So what you are saying is that the GOPe is so incompetent that the only thing they can do is either pass every liberal, big government piece of legislation or shut down the government? Nothing else? Do you wonder why you are getting your ass kicked in this thread?
Posted by: Fool
So what you are saying is that the GOPe is so incompetent that the only thing they can do is either pass every liberal, big government piece of legislation or shut down the government? Nothing else? Do you wonder why you are getting your ass kicked in this thread?
Posted by: dogfish at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (jWtyG)
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Fully funding Obamacare
- Fully funding Executive Amnesty
- Making it impossible to stop Obama's Iran Deal.
- Blocking votes on defunding Planned Parenthood.
- Passing Obamatrade
Those great achievements of your beloved Republican Party?
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (O7MnT)
Gee, it's almost like we've got one party or person rule.
- Fully funding Executive Amnesty
- Making it impossible to stop Obama's Iran Deal.
- Blocking votes on defunding Planned Parenthood.
- Passing Obamatrade
Those great achievements of your beloved Republican Party?
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:15 AM (O7MnT)
Gee, it's almost like we've got one party or person rule.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at August 03, 2015 11:49 AM (493sH)
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(the latter after old-fashioned, reliable Republicans beat every insurgent challenger in the primaries),
And just what, praytell, do "old-fashioned reliable Republicans" stand for?
And just what, praytell, do "old-fashioned reliable Republicans" stand for?
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 11:49 AM (O7MnT)
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The CoC-suckers are happy and, thus, so is the GOPe.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at August 03, 2015 11:49 AM (LA7Cm)
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I hate the GOPe for sucking the Democrats' cocks on every issue.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 03, 2015 11:45 AM (2Ojst)
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To be honest, in my case it's a packer.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 03, 2015 11:45 AM (2Ojst)
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To be honest, in my case it's a packer.
Posted by: Tammy Baldwin at August 03, 2015 11:50 AM (E5UB0)
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Thank goodness all our personal secrets are safe, right?
http://oasisgrp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FBI-Alert.pdf
http://oasisgrp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FBI-Alert.pdf
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 03, 2015 11:50 AM (VPLuQ)
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The Republican party is in a very difficult position electorally. Years of pandering to white resentment types to get their votes is now biting them in the ass. Most Republican votes are leave me alone types. But there is a 20-30% elements in the party that wants some whites only totalitarian government who are loud and vocal. In times past the GOP was able to appeal to these voters using dog whistles, while T the same time appealing to the leave me alone types. The GOP has done nothing for the white resentment types. Now this group wants blood.
Thanks to Fox News, blogs and talk radio the white resentment faction has a louder voice than the leave me alone vote. The white resentment votes are now demanding their demands are met. The GOP knows pursuing a white racist agenda would be an electoral disaster. But thanks to Fox News, talk radio and blogs, the white resentment votes are making life difficult for Republicans.
Thanks to Fox News, blogs and talk radio the white resentment faction has a louder voice than the leave me alone vote. The white resentment votes are now demanding their demands are met. The GOP knows pursuing a white racist agenda would be an electoral disaster. But thanks to Fox News, talk radio and blogs, the white resentment votes are making life difficult for Republicans.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:50 AM (pifhR)
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trumpetdaddy is right about one thing, conservatives are not represented in the GOP and should not vote or give time or money to the GOP.
the GOP hates conservatives, ie, see recent illinois election, also attacks on cruz.
trumpetdaddy is right about one thing, conservatives are not represented in the GOP and should not vote or give time or money to the GOP.
the GOP hates conservatives, ie, see recent illinois election, also attacks on cruz.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2015 11:51 AM (ODxAs)
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Oh goody, Hector's flowery new nic is here!!
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (NOIQH)
Yeah, it was bad enough seeing it on the ONT thread. Now that I'm morphing into a daywalker, I gotta put up with that shit here too?
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:01 AM (NOIQH)
Yeah, it was bad enough seeing it on the ONT thread. Now that I'm morphing into a daywalker, I gotta put up with that shit here too?
Posted by: Blano at August 03, 2015 11:51 AM (w1ewr)
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trumpetdaddy at August 03, 2015 11:39 AM
Tell ya what td- the opinions of people who actually have gone to the voting booth and backed the Republican party are well represented here. I have been a faithful voter and contributor since I turned 18 and backed Ronald Reagan. Every fucking year I have grown more and more frustrated with these fucks, but this past congress is the last straw. Give them record majorities and the leadership essentially tell us to screw ourselves.
I'm done-- and I know dozens just like me. People who have been faithful to this party of weak-kneed losers. When I see these sentiments displayed on the interwebz, I know that the frustration is widespread and firm in their commitment to walk away. I almost hope these cocksuckers force Jeb on us. The crushing defeat that follows may slap this pack of idiots into reality.
Tell ya what td- the opinions of people who actually have gone to the voting booth and backed the Republican party are well represented here. I have been a faithful voter and contributor since I turned 18 and backed Ronald Reagan. Every fucking year I have grown more and more frustrated with these fucks, but this past congress is the last straw. Give them record majorities and the leadership essentially tell us to screw ourselves.
I'm done-- and I know dozens just like me. People who have been faithful to this party of weak-kneed losers. When I see these sentiments displayed on the interwebz, I know that the frustration is widespread and firm in their commitment to walk away. I almost hope these cocksuckers force Jeb on us. The crushing defeat that follows may slap this pack of idiots into reality.
Posted by: Alamo at August 03, 2015 11:51 AM (2XJxO)
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And the new NOOD is here
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 03, 2015 11:51 AM (VPLuQ)
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nood
Posted by: AltonJackson at August 03, 2015 11:51 AM (ZQfW9)
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226: "If you dont vote for Republicans, you will be governed by thugs, rapists and grifters (the Clintons)."
At this point, what difference would it make?
At this point, what difference would it make?
Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at August 03, 2015 11:52 AM (UPYPp)
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If you dont vote for Republicans, you will be governed by thugs, rapists and grifters (the Clintons).
No change, in other words.
No change, in other words.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 03, 2015 11:52 AM (2l5vw)
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Yup, and no one will be more shocked than Obama, when he hears it on the news, when they carry-out their threats and attack military families on American soil.
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:41 AM (NOIQH)
Just like he was so concerned about the murder of the Marines. Unless it relates to gays or trannies the lives of members US military is on Barry's don't give a shit list.
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2015 11:41 AM (NOIQH)
Just like he was so concerned about the murder of the Marines. Unless it relates to gays or trannies the lives of members US military is on Barry's don't give a shit list.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at August 03, 2015 11:52 AM (493sH)
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Instead of complaining about the Republicans why don't the angry white resentment types just go start their own party?
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:52 AM (pifhR)
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 11:52 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2015 11:53 AM (ODxAs)
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#221...says it all.
while plenty will fall for Failure Theater one more time, the margin of victory(, or the margin of defeat...as you want to see it ) will be those who do NOT fall for the GOPe scam.
The GOPe can be elected but why cant lead with out the base....but the GOPE scum are , truly, highest-bidder types. They care if the yacht is full of gas and the bar is fully stocked. Period.
while plenty will fall for Failure Theater one more time, the margin of victory(, or the margin of defeat...as you want to see it ) will be those who do NOT fall for the GOPe scam.
The GOPe can be elected but why cant lead with out the base....but the GOPE scum are , truly, highest-bidder types. They care if the yacht is full of gas and the bar is fully stocked. Period.
Posted by: Lower Class person whose opinions need to be guided at August 03, 2015 11:53 AM (7GI9v)
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VIA...
Everyone with half a brain and an EBR better start packing...
Words fail me that the FBI/DHS/ and the other alphabets are not on top of those mutts.
Everyone with half a brain and an EBR better start packing...
Words fail me that the FBI/DHS/ and the other alphabets are not on top of those mutts.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2015 11:53 AM (tiyBK)
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Screw 'em. Screw 'em all. Even the women.
Posted by: BurtTC
Just the language you expect to read on a smart military blog.
Posted by: Moderate Salami, mourning our Republic at August 03, 2015 11:44 AM (/Ho8c)
Hey, I like to give the ladies a little something something every now and then. Makes 'em feel important and stuff.
Posted by: BurtTC
Just the language you expect to read on a smart military blog.
Posted by: Moderate Salami, mourning our Republic at August 03, 2015 11:44 AM (/Ho8c)
Hey, I like to give the ladies a little something something every now and then. Makes 'em feel important and stuff.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 03, 2015 11:53 AM (TOk1P)
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"But thanks to Fox News, talk radio and blogs, the white resentment votes are making life difficult for Republicans."
Poor sweet baby!
"But thanks to Fox News, talk radio and blogs, the white resentment votes are making life difficult for Republicans."
Poor sweet baby!
Posted by: Banned_by_KBTX at August 03, 2015 11:53 AM (+4RdK)
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That used to be the same group, and it isn't any more. It's not us who changed.
I didn't leave the GOP. It left me!
I didn't leave the GOP. It left me!
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2015 11:54 AM (SdfnP)
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There is nothing conservative about many calling themselves as such today. They are white resentment types who want to put minorities in their place and impose an apartheid system on this nation.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:54 AM (pifhR)
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Congress is passing, for the first time in years, an actual budget.
I will give them that, without Reid in power, a budget is actually being passed. Its a crappy budget that shouldn't ever see the light of day, but at least they are not violating the constitution on this particular issue.
I will give them that, without Reid in power, a budget is actually being passed. Its a crappy budget that shouldn't ever see the light of day, but at least they are not violating the constitution on this particular issue.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 11:55 AM (39g3+)
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Joe's Law: Trolls believe none of the things they post.
Joe's Corollary: Your disgust is their oxygen.
Joe's Conjecture: All trolls are Average Joe
Also, nood.
Joe's Law: Trolls believe none of the things they post.
Joe's Corollary: Your disgust is their oxygen.
Joe's Conjecture: All trolls are Average Joe
Also, nood.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at August 03, 2015 11:56 AM (evdj2)
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Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:50 AM
That is complete and utter Bullshit. I have been an active conservative for 35 years, and I don't know a single person who holds a position like that you describe. You are conflating some internet idiots with conservatives / Republicans. You sound like a writer for the NYT or WaPo, attaching some fringe assholes to the Republican base.
That is complete and utter Bullshit. I have been an active conservative for 35 years, and I don't know a single person who holds a position like that you describe. You are conflating some internet idiots with conservatives / Republicans. You sound like a writer for the NYT or WaPo, attaching some fringe assholes to the Republican base.
Posted by: Alamo at August 03, 2015 11:56 AM (2XJxO)
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Its like they hate winning. I've never in my lifetime seen a party so totally betray and attack its own base. Never. I have never seen a party take power and work so hard to help their opposition while gleefully antagonizing the people that put them there. Its unprecedented and truly bizarre.
I think the GOP is more or less just SJWs who want low taxes, slave labor, and a police state that actively bombs other countries.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:05 AM (ucedS)
Do we need to consider the possibility that the RINO's DO represent a majority of GOP voters, and that we are just the outlying oddballs?
Not saying it's right, just wondering.
I think the GOP is more or less just SJWs who want low taxes, slave labor, and a police state that actively bombs other countries.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 03, 2015 11:05 AM (ucedS)
Do we need to consider the possibility that the RINO's DO represent a majority of GOP voters, and that we are just the outlying oddballs?
Not saying it's right, just wondering.
Posted by: Blano at August 03, 2015 11:56 AM (w1ewr)
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If you dont vote for Republicans, you will be governed by thugs, rapists and grifters (the Clintons).
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (vTXjm)
That's right, Begonia Rove, so true!!!!!!
Posted by: Begonia at August 03, 2015 11:48 AM (vTXjm)
That's right, Begonia Rove, so true!!!!!!
Posted by: JEB! Romney at August 03, 2015 11:58 AM (indTK)
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>>>white resentment
heh. Do you think the black civil rights movement was "black resentment"? When the provocation is race based, as it is with racists like Obama and Holder, the response will of course be race based. The race that is targeted. Idiot.
heh. Do you think the black civil rights movement was "black resentment"? When the provocation is race based, as it is with racists like Obama and Holder, the response will of course be race based. The race that is targeted. Idiot.
Posted by: Tammy Baldwin at August 03, 2015 11:58 AM (E5UB0)
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Seems like the GOP trolls would be all over the spanish speaking blogs persuading the newer, better Americans to replace their ex base. Why continue trying to pee on our leg?
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Because people who made it through the hard work to become citizens, even with a boost, are furious at the disrespect to their hard work.
My neighborhood is very-immigrant UN (used to be researchers), and their anger after their hard work to become citizens is palpable.
The amnesty folks do not play well with more educated immigrants.
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Because people who made it through the hard work to become citizens, even with a boost, are furious at the disrespect to their hard work.
My neighborhood is very-immigrant UN (used to be researchers), and their anger after their hard work to become citizens is palpable.
The amnesty folks do not play well with more educated immigrants.
Posted by: mustbequantum at August 03, 2015 11:59 AM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Odie at August 03, 2015 12:01 PM (aLMA9)
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Do we need to consider the possibility that the RINO's DO represent a majority of GOP voters, and that we are just the outlying oddballs?
I'd think their polling would be better if this were the case. However, I guess we'll see in 2016.
I'd think their polling would be better if this were the case. However, I guess we'll see in 2016.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 03, 2015 12:02 PM (39g3+)
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If you dont vote for Republicans, you will be governed by thugs, rapists and grifters (the Clintons).
You mean people who will grow the Government, refuse to hold the Executive branch responsible for abuses of power, and will implement an agenda of increased spending and ever-expanding Government?
How would Republican rule be any different?
You mean people who will grow the Government, refuse to hold the Executive branch responsible for abuses of power, and will implement an agenda of increased spending and ever-expanding Government?
How would Republican rule be any different?
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 12:02 PM (O7MnT)
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Posted by: Alamo at August 03, 2015 11:56 AM (2XJxO)
I never stated the white resentment voters are the majority of Republican voters. They are very well organized due to their motivation based on hate and having blogs or outlets like Fox Ness giving them a huge megaphone.
The Republican party realises these people are hurting them. They would lime to dump them and create a new coalition. But the white resentment votes as demonstrated by Drew M are not going to leave without making sure Republicans feel some pain.
I never stated the white resentment voters are the majority of Republican voters. They are very well organized due to their motivation based on hate and having blogs or outlets like Fox Ness giving them a huge megaphone.
The Republican party realises these people are hurting them. They would lime to dump them and create a new coalition. But the white resentment votes as demonstrated by Drew M are not going to leave without making sure Republicans feel some pain.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 12:03 PM (pifhR)
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Shorter Begonia/GOPe: "If you don't vote for Republicans, Democrats will win."
Don't you want to be ruled under the red banner instead of the blue banner? It's so important that we are ruled by the Tudors instead of the Plantagenets, you guys.
Don't you want to be ruled under the red banner instead of the blue banner? It's so important that we are ruled by the Tudors instead of the Plantagenets, you guys.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 12:04 PM (O7MnT)
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"Its like they hate winning. I've never in my lifetime seen a party so totally betray and attack its own base."
Posted by: Blano at August 03, 2015 11:56 AM (w1ewr)
Oh, the GOPe wants to win all right. But their wet dream is to one day outflank Democrats on the political Left, so they are instinctively opposed to any cutback in government (no matter how tiny). Failing that, the typical GOPepuke wants a sinecure in a Democrat Party administration (see LaHood, Hagel, etc).
"Its like they hate winning. I've never in my lifetime seen a party so totally betray and attack its own base."
Posted by: Blano at August 03, 2015 11:56 AM (w1ewr)
Oh, the GOPe wants to win all right. But their wet dream is to one day outflank Democrats on the political Left, so they are instinctively opposed to any cutback in government (no matter how tiny). Failing that, the typical GOPepuke wants a sinecure in a Democrat Party administration (see LaHood, Hagel, etc).
Posted by: Banned_by_KBTX at August 03, 2015 12:05 PM (+4RdK)
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But there is a 20-30% elements in the party that wants some whites only totalitarian government who are loud and vocal.
Yep. All you hear from the White Supremacist wing of the GOP these days is how nothing is being done to bring back slavery. It's almost all you see on Twitter.
Yep. All you hear from the White Supremacist wing of the GOP these days is how nothing is being done to bring back slavery. It's almost all you see on Twitter.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 03, 2015 12:05 PM (oZr5y)
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Instead of complaining about the Republicans why don't the angry white resentment types just go start their own party?
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:52 AM (pifhR)
Wait, what? Nooooo, nooooo. We actually need these white people, Leonora. Just for the time being, at least until we tap into that huge Hispanic voter base. After that, yeah, we can dump 'em.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:52 AM (pifhR)
Wait, what? Nooooo, nooooo. We actually need these white people, Leonora. Just for the time being, at least until we tap into that huge Hispanic voter base. After that, yeah, we can dump 'em.
Posted by: JEB! Romney at August 03, 2015 12:07 PM (indTK)
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Funny. GOPesters don't tell us that enacting the promised policies is impossible until after the primary. I suppose the campaign slogan "I'm functionally useless and a whorish liar" is not considered a viable campaign strategy. Even by Steve Schmidt.
Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at August 03, 2015 12:08 PM (4KoRb)
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"And I dont think that people, who make the Democratic administrations
possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about
the achievements of the Republican Party."
And I believe that the Republican congressmen and senators who have made the current Democratic administration successful have betrayed their constituents.
They should have all their previous, current, and future statements and promises disbelieved by everyone.
Had they any honor ... well, they obviously don't.
If their republican party foot soldiers -- such as your most floral self -- had any honor, then they would shut up with the aspersions.
possible by abstaining on election day, have a right to complain about
the achievements of the Republican Party."
And I believe that the Republican congressmen and senators who have made the current Democratic administration successful have betrayed their constituents.
They should have all their previous, current, and future statements and promises disbelieved by everyone.
Had they any honor ... well, they obviously don't.
If their republican party foot soldiers -- such as your most floral self -- had any honor, then they would shut up with the aspersions.
Posted by: revolting peasant at August 03, 2015 12:12 PM (Foj6a)
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Leonora at August 03, 2015 12:03 PM
I can read and understand numbers-- I didn't say you were insinuating a majority-- what I said is your figure of 20-30% is complete and utter bullshit.
If an old fucker like me, hanging out with conservative activists IN TEXAS for 35 years has never seen one of crazed white supremacists you suggest are so prevalent in the BASE, that tells me your narrative is beyond stupid.
I can read and understand numbers-- I didn't say you were insinuating a majority-- what I said is your figure of 20-30% is complete and utter bullshit.
If an old fucker like me, hanging out with conservative activists IN TEXAS for 35 years has never seen one of crazed white supremacists you suggest are so prevalent in the BASE, that tells me your narrative is beyond stupid.
Posted by: Alamo at August 03, 2015 12:15 PM (2XJxO)
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I'm convinced Begonia is a sock like that idiot from Brattleboro.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (oVJmc)
Something just occurred to me. For those of you familiar with Zerohedge, they have/had a popular troll known as MillionDollarBonus.
MDB basically took the liberal/progressive side on things, but he was so outrageous that you knew it was pure trolling. I found him/her to be quite amusing.
When Begonia mentioned the "achievements" of the GOP, that's what came to mind. Could Begonia be the HQ's own MDB?
If so though Begonia, you suck at it so far.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at August 03, 2015 11:23 AM (oVJmc)
Something just occurred to me. For those of you familiar with Zerohedge, they have/had a popular troll known as MillionDollarBonus.
MDB basically took the liberal/progressive side on things, but he was so outrageous that you knew it was pure trolling. I found him/her to be quite amusing.
When Begonia mentioned the "achievements" of the GOP, that's what came to mind. Could Begonia be the HQ's own MDB?
If so though Begonia, you suck at it so far.
Posted by: Blano at August 03, 2015 12:16 PM (w1ewr)
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Aw, that little whore trumpetdaddy took his nose out of the government trough long enough to type something here. How wonderful.
Posted by: lie to me at August 03, 2015 12:16 PM (kdHMQ)
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"And gosh darn it! People like me!"
Posted by: Waldo at August 03, 2015 12:17 PM (M1MpJ)
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Cuckservatives everywhere
Posted by: mjwt at August 03, 2015 12:19 PM (WlI1g)
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there is no rational plan to deport millions of people that the American people would support.
Considering they managed to find their way into this country, they oughtta be able to find their way back.
Considering they managed to find their way into this country, they oughtta be able to find their way back.
Posted by: V the K at August 03, 2015 12:22 PM (O7MnT)
Posted by: Burn the Witch at August 03, 2015 12:29 PM (xSCb6)
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Sorry, couldn't bast the first minute and a half .... more pissed than before.
Posted by: Paladin at August 03, 2015 12:41 PM (YNPwP)
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The Republican party is in a very difficult position electorally. Years of pandering to white resentment types to get their votes is now biting them in the ass. Most Republican votes are leave me alone types. But there is a 20-30% elements in the party that wants some whites only totalitarian government who are loud and vocal. In times past the GOP was able to appeal to these voters using dog whistles, while T the same time appealing to the leave me alone types. The GOP has done nothing for the white resentment types. Now this group wants blood.
Thanks to Fox News, blogs and talk radio the white resentment faction has a louder voice than the leave me alone vote. The white resentment votes are now demanding their demands are met. The GOP knows pursuing a white racist agenda would be an electoral disaster. But thanks to Fox News, talk radio and blogs, the white resentment votes are making life difficult for Republicans.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:50 AM (pifhR)
Ok that was a little better trolling, but still not MDB class yet.
Thanks to Fox News, blogs and talk radio the white resentment faction has a louder voice than the leave me alone vote. The white resentment votes are now demanding their demands are met. The GOP knows pursuing a white racist agenda would be an electoral disaster. But thanks to Fox News, talk radio and blogs, the white resentment votes are making life difficult for Republicans.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 11:50 AM (pifhR)
Ok that was a little better trolling, but still not MDB class yet.
Posted by: Blano at August 03, 2015 12:42 PM (w1ewr)
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I never stated the white resentment voters are the majority of Republican voters. They are very well organized due to their motivation based on hate and having blogs or outlets like Fox Ness giving them a huge megaphone.
The Republican party realises these people are hurting them. They would lime to dump them and create a new coalition. But the white resentment votes as demonstrated by Drew M are not going to leave without making sure Republicans feel some pain.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 12:03 PM (pifhR)
I think DeRay just showed up.
The Republican party realises these people are hurting them. They would lime to dump them and create a new coalition. But the white resentment votes as demonstrated by Drew M are not going to leave without making sure Republicans feel some pain.
Posted by: Leonora at August 03, 2015 12:03 PM (pifhR)
I think DeRay just showed up.
Posted by: Blano at August 03, 2015 12:43 PM (w1ewr)
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I used to be upset at Drew for his anti-Republican posts. Then, I realized that if the Reps in Congress would start passing legislation on some of their promises to the base, Drew wouldn't have a voice. No one would listen to the disgruntled if the politicians would throw us a bone or two every few months.
Apparently, pleasing the voters occasionally is too much for the GOPe to bother with.
Apparently, pleasing the voters occasionally is too much for the GOPe to bother with.
Posted by: Old Hob at August 03, 2015 12:57 PM (DkXQB)
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I know some don't like him...but this time they have Trump to deal with. Ego-manics have a role to play, and if the GOPe wants to play hardball so can we. Trump is the wealthy eccentric letting everyone off the street into their exclusive country club and they don't like it.
Posted by: William Eaton at August 03, 2015 01:04 PM (q52Ma)
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The GoP establishment are all cuckservatives. Every last one of them.
Posted by: The Spelling Police at August 03, 2015 01:17 PM (F9l4e)
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275; Agreed. They are doing without my vote this time too.
Fool me once, 2008, my fault. Fool me twice, 2012, their fault. NOT getting fooled again. Burn, Baby, Burn!
275; Agreed. They are doing without my vote this time too.
Fool me once, 2008, my fault. Fool me twice, 2012, their fault. NOT getting fooled again. Burn, Baby, Burn!
Posted by: Kafiroon at August 03, 2015 01:30 PM (XC73B)
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we should at least acknowledge that there's a legitimate frustration out there
They NEVER do this. I remember the 2012 primaries. The establishment flocked around Romney, and then it was just a matter of methodically gunning down every other candidate that swam into view. Cain, Bachmann, Perry, no matter which candidate the conservatives turned to, it was just BLAM! BLAM! BLAM! Then methodically turn the machine guns to a new angle to mow down the next one.
Never ever did they say, "Gee, I can see that the issue of ________ means a lot to you, and that's why you're supporting X. But look! Romney can give you that and more!" Nope. They have such contempt for their "opponents" (in their own party) they won't even stoop to talk to them. Too proud. Well, pride goes before a fall, and the GOP's fall is going to be something to witness.
They NEVER do this. I remember the 2012 primaries. The establishment flocked around Romney, and then it was just a matter of methodically gunning down every other candidate that swam into view. Cain, Bachmann, Perry, no matter which candidate the conservatives turned to, it was just BLAM! BLAM! BLAM! Then methodically turn the machine guns to a new angle to mow down the next one.
Never ever did they say, "Gee, I can see that the issue of ________ means a lot to you, and that's why you're supporting X. But look! Romney can give you that and more!" Nope. They have such contempt for their "opponents" (in their own party) they won't even stoop to talk to them. Too proud. Well, pride goes before a fall, and the GOP's fall is going to be something to witness.
Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at August 03, 2015 01:43 PM (VBbCO)
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Hillary in a brunette wig?
Posted by: Gunga at August 03, 2015 02:22 PM (7WgUU)
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That video is painful to watch.
1. I want to choke slam that scrunt
2. It's like watching a fucking PBS kids special.. We're not fucking MORONS we know what you've done and we know what you HAVEN'T done.
3. Stop bouncing around bitch. This isn't the yay happy hooray time you fucking think it is and no amount of 'bubbly' body language is going to change the fact that our majority 'leaders' have once again fucked us in the eyes.
4. Most importantly, you dumb-asses have had the least amount of vetos from the child king in office right now and that tells us that the shit you sign is in accordance with what HE fucking wants.
So, since we handed you a majority in 2010, you've done nothing but allowed yourselves to be anally violated by the media (and us by extension so thanks for that), sold the country down the river by not tangibly objecting to ANY of Obamas policies (sham votes don't count), and the very best for last; you tell us to go get fucked when we object with all of the above evidence to throwing your asses out.
So, FUCK YOU
m kay? :-)
1. I want to choke slam that scrunt
2. It's like watching a fucking PBS kids special.. We're not fucking MORONS we know what you've done and we know what you HAVEN'T done.
3. Stop bouncing around bitch. This isn't the yay happy hooray time you fucking think it is and no amount of 'bubbly' body language is going to change the fact that our majority 'leaders' have once again fucked us in the eyes.
4. Most importantly, you dumb-asses have had the least amount of vetos from the child king in office right now and that tells us that the shit you sign is in accordance with what HE fucking wants.
So, since we handed you a majority in 2010, you've done nothing but allowed yourselves to be anally violated by the media (and us by extension so thanks for that), sold the country down the river by not tangibly objecting to ANY of Obamas policies (sham votes don't count), and the very best for last; you tell us to go get fucked when we object with all of the above evidence to throwing your asses out.
So, FUCK YOU
m kay? :-)
Posted by: TripleTwenty at August 03, 2015 03:44 PM (MV2jA)
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She reminds me of Sherlly Temple and watch the bouncing ball.
Posted by: bill at August 03, 2015 05:42 PM (URcpC)
287
When will it be time to figure out which incumbent republicans we should actively work against?
Posted by: fretless at August 03, 2015 09:34 PM (TtMyK)
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We are f-Ing doomed. How does someone like this get elected? I have busted my ass for eighteen years to keep this country safe and these morons have squandered our future. Most people have no idea the gift of freedom they are destroying with this country. It has been slipping away for some time now, yet even today they continue to sleep. It is time to spit on our hands, hoist the black flag and start slitting throats.
Posted by: Wits end at August 03, 2015 10:33 PM (Kbc7m)
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