United Republican Caucus Elects Mike Johnson as Speaker<br>Update: Bucktoothed Leatherskinned Fake-Titted Kitchen Witch AOC Calls Him an "Extremist" and Insurrectionist

United Republican Caucus Elects Mike Johnson as Speaker
Update: Bucktoothed Leatherskinned Fake-Titted Kitchen Witch AOC Calls Him an "Extremist" and Insurrectionist

He's a representative from Louisiana. Matt Gaetz was pushing him so I imagine he's basically conservative. (But then how conservative can someone be and still get the votes of the liberals?)

Conservative Momma
@conmomma
New House Speaker:
Congressman Mike Johnson from Louisiana.
-Pro Life
-America First
-Opposes sending unaccounted billions to Ukraine.
-Opposes mutilation of children
-Served on the Judiciary Committee and Armed Services Committee
-Former Chair of Republican Study Committee
-Constitutional Lawyer
-Married 24 years, father to four
-Liz Cheney doesn't like Mike.
-Communists can't stand him.
Let's Go!

Someone I know who follows these things says "he's pretty good" and "an improvement" over McCarthy.

Here is an enormous endorsement, from AOC:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC
Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.
He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.
Here he is leading a crowd that's booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to "shut up" when asking about it.

Thanks to redridinghood. That tweet and video at the end of the post.

Rep. Mike Johnson has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives! pic.twitter.com/VdNvF0eB0S
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) October 25, 2023

Remember when Mike Johnson called for Pelosi to be arrested?

The FBI raided Trump’s house for some documents, but Pelosi rips up official archive docs & nothing happens

Happy to support @RepMikeJohnson for Speaker if he’s bringing this type of heat

pic.twitter.com/h6ksRIj7T8
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) October 25, 2023

Weirdly, the Freedom Caucus says they'll give Johnson more wriggle room on government-by-CR than they gave McCarthy. So they're relenting on the very issue they kicked McCarthy out over?

Freedom Caucus members indicating they are going to treat a Speaker Johnson differently than McCarthy. For one, give him more leeway on spending.
Scott Perry says don’t blame “the backup quarterback” for problems created before him. Roy says could be “significant” support for CR pic.twitter.com/F0Dr2YYnP6
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) October 25, 2023

Huh?

Well, we can hash that out later. This seems like some rare modestly-good news.

Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.

He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.

Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it. https://t.co/M7Fi4rwaCG
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) October 25, 2023

This bucktoothed leatherskinned idiot just aroused my sexual curiosity for the first time.

Adam Schiff
@AdamSchiff
The House has a new Speaker -- Mike Johnson.
He’s anti-reproductive freedom, wants to end Medicare and Social Security as we know it, and helped lead the effort to overturn the 2020 election.
But I guess that's just par for the course for today's GOP.

As Shakespeare said, "Mine balls groweth pendulous and wax swollen with want."

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:00 PM

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Posted by: GF at October 25, 2023 02:01 PM (Qcdc8)

2 Let's hope Mr. Johnson is not on Ghislaine Maxwell's list.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:03 PM (RSbhh)

3 I like him.

Posted by: Moonbeam at October 25, 2023 02:03 PM (rbKZ6)

4 Willing to roll the dice on this one. But let's see whether he rubber stamps the upcoming omnibus or tells the Ukraine supporters to get bent.

Posted by: Mr. Fabulist at October 25, 2023 02:04 PM (7VCus)

5 i like the cut of his jib.

Posted by: Frederick Lennon at October 25, 2023 02:04 PM (PHCF/)

6 Cool I guess.

I thought it would be fun to not have a functioning government for a few years. You know, like Belgium. They occasionally go a year or more with no functioning parliament, and they seem to survive.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:04 PM (mj0Qp)

7 DC Draino likes him.

Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Information Obligation Packet at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (MvF+J)

8 I'll take it as a victory. Poor guy must feel like the Miss congeniality of Miss Congeniality's though.

Posted by: Minnfidel at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (GwxCX)

9 4 Willing to roll the dice on this one. But let's see whether he rubber stamps the upcoming omnibus or tells the Ukraine supporters to get bent.
Posted by: Mr. Fabulist at October 25, 2023 02:04 PM (7VCus)

He will be no different than anyone else in that position. He's John Boehner without the 2-pack a day habit and sickly looking tan.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (mj0Qp)

10 I would also like to say that I think- as opposed to some of the fossils in the Congress-that Mike Johnson is not bad to look at-not that has any relevance to his politics, of course.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (RSbhh)

11 Weirdly, the Freedom Caucus says they'll give Johnson more wriggle room on government-by-CR than they gave McCarthy. So they're relenting on the very issue they kicked McCarthy out over?

=========

It's political reality at this point, but also an overall lesson that small majorities in the House are so unruly that leadership can lose control really easily.

Go big or go home.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (GBKbO)

12 Let's see what Johnson does as Speaker.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (TKiGG)

13 Has he betrayed us yet?

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (aD39U)

14 Nickname: PeeWee.

Posted by: wth at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (v0R5T)

15 I'm wondering why reps who voted against Jordan voted for Johnson. I don't know much about him; hasn't been in Congress long, seems conservative, at least he's from a conservative state, not from fucking California. 51 years old, from Shreveport, La.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (i9ffA)

16 It would have been good if Mike Litoris would have been elected speaker.

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (HfNu5)

17 >>>13 Has he betrayed us yet?

I give it 'til 4pm

for now, we're good.

Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (KRtlO)

18 16 It would have been good if Mike Litoris would have been elected speaker.
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (HfNu5)

That kind of lowbrow humor is very unbecoming.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (mj0Qp)

19 But let's see whether he rubber stamps the upcoming omnibus or tells the Ukraine supporters to get bent.
Posted by: Mr. Fabulist

Miss Lindsey hardest hit, right in his coocher.

Posted by: BifBewalski at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (3CCua)

20 He also won Olympic gold in the 200 and 400 meters.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at October 25, 2023 02:07 PM (wtvvX)

21 10 I would also like to say that I think- as opposed to some of the fossils in the Congress-that Mike Johnson is not bad to look at-not that has any relevance to his politics, of course.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (RSbhh)

------------

It's always about sex with you ain't it?

/s

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at October 25, 2023 02:07 PM (uffXR)

22 Speaking of houses...

This phase of home repair/renovation just finished without a hitch....Thank God!

I suppose this was the Triage Phase.

More to come though,

Posted by: naturalfake at October 25, 2023 02:07 PM (QzZeQ)

23 How did they tell us there was a new speaker elected?

Brown smoke rising from the Potomac Sewage treatment plant?

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy MAGA Extremist at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (57chq)

24 Make CR's Great Again

Posted by: Mark1971 at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (xPl2J)

25 18 16 It would have been good if Mike Litoris would have been elected speaker.
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (HfNu5)

That kind of lowbrow humor is very unbecoming.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (mj0Qp)

Indeed

Posted by: Mike Hunt at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (wtvvX)

26 It's a long way to Tuscaloosa.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (L9/32)

27 Let's see what Johnson does as Speaker.
Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:05 PM (TKiGG)

How totally unreasonable! We must-as good conservatives- claim he's capable of nothing good and will betray us, before he's done actually anything in his role as SOH.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (RSbhh)

28 17 >>>13 Has he betrayed us yet?

I give it 'til 4pm

for now, we're good.
Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (KRtlO)

========

My standard prediction is an apology for white privilege.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (GBKbO)

29 United Republican Caucs Elect "Johnson" as Speaker

Was there ever any doubt?

Posted by: t-bird at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (CaJIi)

30 Works for me.

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (ytSiK)

31 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC

Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.

He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.

Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it.

https://tinyurl.com/582k49s8

Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (NpAcC)

32 Someone I know who follows these things says "he's pretty good" and "an improvement" over McCarthy.

He's not from California. I'll take guy from Louisiana over guy from California. At the least, he'll be slightly less of a bitch.

Posted by: Blah at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (zzheJ)

33 No more omni-bus (sic?) spending bills.

Posted by: EFG at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (Ae67h)

34 I say leave Johnson in there and get the job done.

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (4I/2K)

35 Has Karl Rove met with him yet?

Posted by: Maj. Healey at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (l10hq)

36 So we can't continue our piss-dance screaming about the "gOp In ToTal dIsArRay~~!"

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (IG4Id)

37 LOL that clip of Johnson talking with Tucker about Pelosi.

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (aWeTk)

38 Start the Betrayal Clock.

Posted by: Last Days of the Republic at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (/qa9n)

39 This has to be a lie. I was assured that Gaetz had destroyed America, Jeffries would be the new Speaker, and we'd all have to convert to Islam.

Posted by: All praise be to Allah, and his prophet Hakim. at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (6z4VY)

40 Posted by: MAGA_Ken at October 25, 2023 02:07 PM (uffXR

LOL. Well, I hadn't actually thought of having sex with him.
Perhaps I should endeavor to see if he's wearing a speedo and post the picture here.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (RSbhh)

41 It would entertain me if Johnson's first effort as Speaker was a complete shakeup of House leadership.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (GBKbO)

42 Has the floor vote happened?

Posted by: gourmand du jour at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (MeG8a)

43 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC

Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.

He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.

Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it.

https://tinyurl.com/582k49s8
Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (NpAcC)

Stop! You had me at extremist.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (aD39U)

44 The stutterer in chief is having a actual press conference right now.

Posted by: Lost in Space at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (tC7SZ)

45 31 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC

Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.

He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.

Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it.

https://tinyurl.com/582k49s8
Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (NpAcC)

Sold!

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (KbCG3)

46 The one good thing is Nanzi doesn't have the big office or the big hammer. Gaetz is happy cuz no plan.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (naiw2)

47 I'll be closely watching and waiting. Words are one thing, but actions tell the tale.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (BdMk6)

48 Does Adam Kinzinger like Mike Johnson ?

Posted by: SMOD at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (RHGPo)

49 It's a long way to Tuscaloosa.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (L9/32)

We don't have that record.

Posted by: Das Boot U-Boat Captain at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (4I/2K)

50 Not fooling me! I won't get any hope up. That's how they get you!

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (2tdDi)

51 So Gaetz's wingman becomes SOH.

Not bad for not having a plan.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (4VB//)

52 32 He's not from California. I'll take guy from Louisiana over guy from California. At the least, he'll be slightly less of a bitch.
Posted by: Blah at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (zzheJ)

==========

"What about a guy from deep red South Carolina?"
-Lindsay Graham, wrong chamber, but still

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (GBKbO)

53 Lots of people are going to be going all in on castigating Johnson over the next few days.

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (aWeTk)

54
-Opposes sending unaccounted billions to Ukraine

..

Lmao

More billions on their way.

Posted by: Last Days of the Republic at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (/qa9n)

55 I know who follows these things says "he's pretty good" and "an improvement" over McCarthy.

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uh huh cool story bro

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (0FoWg)

56 How totally unreasonable! We must-as good conservatives- claim he's capable of nothing good and will betray us, before he's done actually anything in his role as SOH.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (RSbhh)

Um. every GOP speaker since Newt has betrayed us. So their track record isn't great.

Posted by: Beartooth at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (TDQgG)

57 thought about him being from Shreveport - Northern Louisiana has a lot more in common with East Texas than it does with the southern part of La .

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (i9ffA)

58 13 Has he betrayed us yet?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (aD39U)

Got to at least wait a day, no?

Posted by: Inogame at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (D/9Qo)

59 It would have been good if Mike Litoris would have been elected speaker.
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (HfNu5)

That kind of lowbrow humor is very unbecoming.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (mj0Qp)

Indeed
Posted by: Mike Hunt at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (wtvvX)

It goes without saying.

Posted by: Sheik Miwang at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (QzZeQ)

60 DeSantis/Johnson 2028!

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (aWeTk)

61 So if they were willing to go with this guy, why not Scalise from the 1st District of LA?

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (aD39U)

62 31 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC

Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.

He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.

Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it.

https://tinyurl.com/582k49s8
Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (NpAcC

Surprised she's got time to tweet with all the Jew Hate she's busy doing.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (2tdDi)

63 50 Not fooling me! I won't get any hope up. That's how they get you!
Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:10 PM (2tdDi)

Yeah. Me too.

I'm waiting to curse his sudden, but inevitable, betrayal.

Posted by: Just Lily at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (tkvC3)

64 What's the over/under on him being a pedo?

Too bad his last name wasn't Middlefinger, but I'll take Johnson.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (uffXR)

65 33 No more omni-bus (sic?) spending bills.
Posted by: EFG at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (Ae67h)

I will bet you my entire lifetime subscription to AOS Premium, including &&&'s, that omnibus bills continue to be the way DC functions.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (mj0Qp)

66 61 So if they were willing to go with this guy, why not Scalise from the 1st District of LA?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (aD39U)

=========

Scalise gave up very quickly telling me that he really just didn't want it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (GBKbO)

67 Who's got the wrap on Johnson?

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (4I/2K)

68 42 Has the floor vote happened?
Posted by: gourmand du jour at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (MeG8a)

Next comes the Floor Show, where they all strip and parade around in their underwear.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (i9ffA)

69 Dumb question, but if this guy is the tits, why not him from the get go?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (2tdDi)

70 @62

>>Surprised she's got time to tweet with all the Jew Hate she's busy doing.

She just wants to date that Johnson, IYKWIMAITYD.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (4VB//)

71 Johnson looks like he spends less than half the time on his hair than McCarthy did, so he's already starting out significantly less gay.

Posted by: Also not bunking with Luntz is a house with a fake oval office. at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (6z4VY)

72 I will not support him a SOH because he is not.............

LBQRTYGHMNLOIKJYGFDDSSDSDXSSCXCERSVBUKJKUIJK
FGHHUGHTYCERSVNIBNNNNJK and hates gay hamsters...

Posted by: Ferd Berfall at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (Mig/N)

73 Btw, some folks conflate omnibus versus continuing resolutions. They are not the same. Omnibus simply means folding spending bills into a large package. But it sets new permanent discretionary spending levels (aside from entitlements) for agencies.

Continuing resolution means that the last spending bill levels (passed by Dems during Biden's first term) approved for an agency continue and that includes projected increases in spending.

Since 2011, we have been running the House and Senate under Continuing Resolutions for the most part instead of regular budgetary order. For the most part, that meant Democratic spending levels continued into Republican Congresses.

See https://tinyurl.com/5n8bkprs Link goes to Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (TKiGG)

74 Looks good on paper. But, the proof of the pudding is in the eating .

Posted by: runner at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (hht4k)

75 On the CR, I think it takes months to do actual single issue spending bills so too late for this go round. He is commiting to no recess next summer if they are not completed first for next fiscal year. Would be a big win time for the election.

Posted by: pashmr at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (M2jfc)

76 69 Dumb question, but if this guy is the tits, why not him from the get go?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (2tdDi)

========

Because it wasn't his turn.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (GBKbO)

77 Born: January 30, 1972 (age 51 years), Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (aWeTk)

78 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC

Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.

He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.

Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it.

https://tinyurl.com/582k49s8
Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (NpAcC)

Wait... they were booing? Well, I assume they've all been executed now.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (GYIa4)

79 I bet the entire town of Rockridge is ok with him... oh, wait...

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (IG4Id)

80 Lots of people are going to be going all in on castigating Johnson over the next few days.
Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (aWeTk)

I won't be. It's a waste of breath. He's a Republican. He's gonna suck shit. They all do. Not that it matters. Who leads the junior wing of the Uniparty is less important than literally anything else. That's all I really have to say on the subject.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (0FoWg)

81 Who the fk blew the margins??!

Posted by: runner at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (hht4k)

82 Adam Schiff
@AdamSchiff

The House has a new Speaker — Mike Johnson.

He’s anti-reproductive freedom, wants to end Medicare and Social Security as we know it, and helped lead the effort to overturn the 2020 election.

But I guess that’s just par for the course for today’s GOP.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (NpAcC)

83 -Opposes sending unaccounted billions to Ukraine

..

Lmao

More billions on their way.
Posted by: Last Days of the Republic at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (/qa9n)

But these will be ACCOUNTED billions. Or something.

Shut up, you Putin stooge.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (mj0Qp)

84 James Michael Johnson is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017.

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (aWeTk)

85 See 72

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (2tdDi)

86 I don't know. Obama says if we strike down a terrorist like McCarthy, we only create more McCarthys, and nobody wants that.

Posted by: Wally at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (hqVaF)

87 Some people meed a babysitter, I swear..,,

Posted by: runner at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (hht4k)

88 thanks redridinghood, I added

Update: Bucktoothed Leatherskinned Fake-Titted Kitchen Witch AOC Calls Him an "Extremist" and Insurrectionist

Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (KRtlO)

89 would have been elected speaker.
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (HfNu5)

That kind of lowbrow humor is very unbecoming.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (mj0Qp)

Indeed
Posted by: Mike Hunt at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (wtvvX)

It goes without saying.
Posted by: Sheik Miwang at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (QzZeQ)

I know, right?

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (eggM4)

90 *need

Posted by: runner at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (hht4k)

91 It's scary how many votes the leftist Hakeem Jeffries got.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (RSbhh)

92 42 Has the floor vote happened?
Posted by: gourmand du jour at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (MeG8a)

Next comes the Floor Show, where they all strip and parade around in their underwear.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (i9ffA)

Lingerie, very nice. Lacy yet fully supportive.

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (4I/2K)

93 Looks good on paper. But, the proof of the pudding is in the ~~eating~~ dipping .
Posted by: runner at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (hht4k)

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (aD39U)

94 69 Dumb question, but if this guy is the tits, why not him from the get go?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (2tdDi)

No seniority -- he first went to Congress in 2017. This is one of those weird times when being a relative newcomer without a long track record is very beneficial. Why not from the get go? Because he was pretty much a nobody until a couple days ago.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 25, 2023 02:15 PM (i9ffA)

95 So Gaetz is out in the cold being a close friend with SOH Johnson. The talking points are funny.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:15 PM (naiw2)

96 I guess Trump was calling all of these scumbags last night. He probably has dirt on all of these gope cunts.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at October 25, 2023 02:15 PM (l10hq)

97 -Constitutional Lawyer

this makes me wince. They always said the same thing about Obama - "he's a constitutional lawyer". What does that mean to these people?

I'm a litigation attorney. I have represented a lot of law enforcement and state agency employees. So, I have seen a lot of Section 1983 litigation over constitutional issues like excessive force, false arrest, malicious prosecution, first amendment issues, due process, etc. I've even worked on some 2nd amendment issues.

I've briefed and argued those issues for over 25 years at every level of court except SCOTUS (I've had a couple of opponents try to get certiori, but it didn't happen). I've never referred to myself as a "constitutional lawyer", but I think I probably have as much right to that title as any other attorney and certainly more so than Obama ever did.

What do these people think that term means? At a law school it just means a professor who teaches a con law subject.

I just fell like that term has no real meaning.

Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:15 PM (ky+MF)

98 Makes sense. I didn't realize he was Noob69

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:15 PM (2tdDi)

99 Doesn't really matter does it? As soon as the next "election" is held and the Democrats retake Congress he'll be out.

Barren field, no fucks, etc.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (Q4IgG)

100 36 So we can't continue our piss-dance screaming about the "gOp In ToTal dIsArRay~~!"

Posted by: weft cut-loop
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I'm so relieved.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (mRaXM)

101 100

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (aWeTk)

102 RELEASE THE J6 VIDEOS

That should be the minimum requirement.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (uffXR)

103 Our national nightmare is finally over.
Wait what just happened?
- LIVs

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (P5BwU)

104 Johnson is good friends with Coney-Barrett. Very good friends.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (l10hq)

105 Adam Schiff
@AdamSchiff

The House has a new Speaker -- Mike Johnson.

He’s anti-reproductive freedom, wants to end Medicare and Social Security as we know it, and helped lead the effort to overturn the 2020 election.

But I guess that’s just par for the course for today's GOP.

LOL

as shakespeare said, "Mine balls groweth pendulous and make swollen with want."

Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (KRtlO)

106 66 61 So if they were willing to go with this guy, why not Scalise from the 1st District of LA?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (aD39U)

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Scalise gave up very quickly telling me that he really just didn't want it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Gaetz claimed to Bannon that McCarthy was behind all of the turmoil as he thought he would be able to return as speaker (his supporters even floated the weird co-speaker idea). Apparently McCarthy was the only one to reject adopting Johnson by unanimous consent after he won the last round of voting during the conference for GOP lawmakers.

Johnson then demanded a roll call vote where members had to declare themselves and whaddaya know, the opposition magically vanished with a few members voting present or absent but no negative votes.

All the folks supporting McCarthy really hate the idea of a conservative Congress and their conservatism is to process not policy.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (TKiGG)

107 @67

>>Who's got the wrap on Johnson?

He's essentially Dave Brat but from a safe district.

This is just about the best outcome we could have hoped for.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (4VB//)

108
Surprised she's got time to tweet with all the Jew Hate she's busy doing.
Posted by: AlaBAMA

She can hate and chew gum at the same time.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (63Dwl)

109 Still don't trust this guy...

Posted by: Big Johnson at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (V8he0)

110 I for one support Mr. Johnson

Posted by: Howard Johnson at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (VTu1l)

111 I'm holding endorsement until I see how things go with The Johnson.

Posted by: Archer at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (gmo/4)

112 One thing we can all be grateful for. Plenty of assholes learned how much they are disliked through this process.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (2tdDi)

113 Howard Johnson is right!

Posted by: Abraham Johnson at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (VTu1l)

114 I won't be. It's a waste of breath. He's a Republican. He's gonna suck shit. They all do. Not that it matters. Who leads the junior wing of the Uniparty is less important than literally anything else. That's all I really have to say on the subject.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:13 PM (0FoWg)

It is though. It is a coin-flip that he will be at least VP by next election

Posted by: Kindltot at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (xhaym)

115 To set the record straight.............. I give better BJ's to Big Mike than that Hooker-Slut Harris gives to everyone in DC .......

Posted by: Barry O at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (Mig/N)

116 So if they were willing to go with this guy, why not Scalise from the 1st District of LA?
Posted by: G'rump928(c)

Because he isa surrender mo key. Won't even hard core call out the effing Donks on their incitement to terrorism. When he was the damned victim.

I won't trust a man that won't defend himself. It means he won't defend me.

Posted by: BifBewalski at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (3CCua)

117 Next comes the Floor Show, where they all strip and parade around in their underwear.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (i9ffA)

Id much prefer to see Mike Johnson in his underwear in a HOR floor show than Nancy Pelosi or Adam Schiff.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (RSbhh)

118 Attributed to the CIA:

Who wins a power struggle?

The one with the most guns;

The one with the most money;

The one with the fewest enemies;

Looks like they chose Door #3.

That new rule they passed that allows ONE malcontent to demand & receive a vote to remove the Speaker is insane. Unless they want to let the tail wag the dog again in, oh, 60 days.

Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (NLIak)

119 >>103 RELEASE THE J6 VIDEOS

That should be the minimum requirement.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken

Before or after defunding the 3 letter agencies?

Posted by: Maj. Healey at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (l10hq)

120 Mccarthy outed himself as chaos agent according to Gaetz.

No cover for the others.

Mccarthy thought he would get the job back.

Posted by: DOYLE at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (Z8Yh2)

121 Isn't any lawyer in the US, a de facto constitutional lawyer?

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (P5BwU)

122 107 All the folks supporting McCarthy really hate the idea of a conservative Congress and their conservatism is to process not policy.
Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (TKiGG)

=========

"We follow the rules while we sell your children's future to China."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (GBKbO)

123
as shakespeare said, "Mine balls groweth pendulous and make swollen with want."
Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (KRtlO)

Was that Romeo and Juliet?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (2tdDi)

124 Ace,

You are tremendously disappointing today. Without any evidence you claim that DonkeyChomper's rack is man-made!

Those knockers are her only value to America and civilization!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (3Gtis)

125 when ocasio-crackpot calls someone an extremist that means that that person is to the right of... well, her.

Posted by: gnats local 678 at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (B1FKF)

126 >>>Was that Romeo and Juliet?

nailed it

Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (KRtlO)

127 Ohhh LORD, is this the man we have been waiting for, or are we just jerking off?

Amen

Posted by: Reverend Johnson at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (VTu1l)

128 Huzzah ?!!?!!

so why is Congressman Dirtbag still talking?

Posted by: SantaRosaStan at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (dGRTS)

129 It is though. It is a coin-flip that he will be at least VP by next election
Posted by: Kindltot at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (xhaym)

Also doesn't matter. Political news is not news. It is theater.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (0FoWg)

130 "Mine balls groweth pendulous and make swollen with want."

Oh, my. I just hit the tip jar.

Posted by: Sandra Flook at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (V8he0)

131 The 20 DIABLOs who shot down Jim Jordan still need to be primaried.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (9yUzE)

132 Regarding the CR comments - yes it is too late in the game to avoid one now. That's why Luntz' roommate got das boot.

We will now have to wait for the next cycle to see if the house can actually govern in regular order for the first time since 1997.

Not holding my breath but it's worth a shot.

All of the Kevin McCarthy concern trolls hardest hit.

Posted by: Milquetoast Mortgage-Paying Neighbor in Flyover Country at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (5C4od)

133 So if they were willing to go with this guy, why not Scalise from the 1st District of LA?
Posted by: G'rump928(c)

___

Just cuz two reps are form the same state doesn't mean they're the same on policy.

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (P5BwU)

134 92 42 Has the floor vote happened?
Posted by: gourmand du jour

Yes. Johnson got 218 which is one more than he needs. Hakeem 206. See pix above. The conference was not televised I believe.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (TKiGG)

135 See what G'rump did? He used italicans without sending everyone into italicans mode! G'rump is a professional.

Posted by: runner at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (hht4k)

136 I just fell like that term has no real meaning.
Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:15 PM (ky+MF)

You gotta admit its better than an UNconstitutional lawyer.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (i9ffA)

137 127 >>>Was that Romeo and Juliet?

nailed it
Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (KRtlO)

========

I thought it was Cymbeline, but I guess I misremembered.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (GBKbO)

138 105 Johnson is good friends with Coney-Barrett. Very good friends.
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So he will slap her around a bit about States having Standing in the Supreme Court?

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (naiw2)

139 LOL that clip of Johnson talking with Tucker about Pelosi.
Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:09 PM (aWeTk)

Mike Johnson is right!

Posted by: Dr. T at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (bhRsz)

140 It's scary how many votes the leftist Hakeem Jeffries got.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:14 PM (RSbhh)

Not really. He's the leader of the Democrats. They knew he was going to lose. There was absolutely zero upside to voting against him if you're a Dem.

I suppose you could say that it's scary how many Dems are in the House but we've know that for a while.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (GYIa4)

141 132 The 20 DIABLOs who shot down Jim Jordan still need to be primaried.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (9yUzE)

========

Something like 90% of elected Republicans need to be primaries.

We can get to the last 10% next cycle.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (GBKbO)

142 I wondering if there is a statute of limitations on that felony of ripping up the official copy of a President's State of the Union address, and if so, has it expired?

Because demanding that Pelosi be arrested and charged would be a good start on restoring the rule of law in this country...

Posted by: Half Dozen at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (eHovo)

143 "weird co-speaker idea"

Stereophonic graft.

Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Information Obligation Packet at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (MvF+J)

144 Dumb question, but if this guy is the tits, why not him from the get go?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:12 PM (2tdDi)

Why waste an opportunity for a little drama? Besides, it basically shut down congress from doing anything. That's a big PLUS from me.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (BdMk6)

145 Joe Biden is an useful IDIOT for Obama. This is Obama's 3rd Term and it is a Cluster to say the least. And the sad they about is is that Biden will get blamed and become the worst POTUS in history while the Puppet Master Cocolate Jesus, Born in Africa gets a pass.......

Posted by: Ferd Berfall at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (Mig/N)

146 >>Who's got the wrap on Johnson?

..

A guy that no one ever heard of is now SOH.

Posted by: Last Days of the Republic at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (/qa9n)

147 seems like the plan worked out, no?

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (CIS44)

148 "wHaT's ThE pLaN?!!? HURR-FUCKING DURR~~!~!!!!"

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (IG4Id)

149 He's the most Hitler since the Worst Hitler Ever was named just last week!

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:21 PM (TzW+Y)

150 105 Johnson is good friends with Coney-Barrett. Very good friends.
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So he will slap her around a bit about States having Standing in the Supreme Court?
Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (naiw2)

Speak softly, and carry a big Johnson.

Posted by: T. Roosevelt at October 25, 2023 02:21 PM (4I/2K)

151 No seniority -- he first went to Congress in 2017. This is one of those weird times when being a relative newcomer without a long track record is very beneficial. Why not from the get go? Because he was pretty much a nobody until a couple days ago.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Minor member of the leadership team. First Southern speaker since Gingrich (Bob Livingstone doesn't count as he never got to the floor vote).

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:21 PM (TKiGG)

152 I pity the fool.

Posted by: Mr. T at October 25, 2023 02:21 PM (Z8Yh2)

153 Watch yer top knot!

Posted by: Jeremiah Johnson at October 25, 2023 02:21 PM (gmo/4)

154 Adam Schiff
@AdamSchiff

The House has a new Speaker -- Mike Johnson.

He’s anti-reproductive freedom, wants to end Medicare and Social Security as we know it, and helped lead the effort to overturn the 2020 election.

But I guess that’s just par for the course for today's GOP.

LOL

.. but can Mike Johnson lie and leak as good as Schiff ?

Posted by: SMOD at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (RHGPo)

155 Johnson is good friends with Coney-Barrett. Very good friends.

She likes Johnsons?

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (aD39U)

156 "Paging Mr. Herman. Mr. Pee Wee Herman."

Posted by: Paul Reubenesque at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (Eqssc)

157 This whole thing was a shit show. I'm not the huge McCarthy fan Trump was, but you don't do something like this unless you have a replacement ready in the wings and you've done a vote count. Almost like shooting your commanding officer and hoping everything works out.

Ultimately, McCarthy's failing were mostly because he has a narrow majority and they're not on the same page. If you put the ultimate right-wing Republican in as Speaker, it would be the same issue.

Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (wMRY8)

158 >>So he will slap her around a bit about States having Standing in the Supreme Court?
Posted by: Pudinhead

She might like that. Spank her nice bottom too.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (l10hq)

159 Adam Kinzinger hates Mike Johnson, so there's that.

https://is.gd/Gj8gEV

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (9yUzE)

160 Howard Johnson is right!
Posted by: Abraham Johnson at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (VTu1l)
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/the Farkel family enters stage right.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (2ShPH)

161 Isn't any lawyer in the US, a de facto constitutional lawyer?

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (P5BwU)

When the term "constitutional lawyer" is used, it is meant to conjure up a very learned individual who is an expert on the U.S. Constitution.

Lawrence Tribe, who is about as big an idiot as exists in the legal world, is a "constitutional lawyer". He's a big proponent of the idea that the constitution is alive and changes with the (leftist only) whims of society.

Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (ky+MF)

162 I can put up with a lot Ace, but enough of your titty bashing, titties never hurt nobody.

Posted by: Rbastid at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (426ZE)

163 If it pissed off AOC, Schiff and the rest of the Dems , then this is a good pick

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (PeRgH)

164 anti-reproductive freedom

___

Is that the new phrasing? I guess anti-Choice doesn't work so well post Covid vax mandates.

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (P5BwU)

165 She likes Johnsons?

************

Well it explains all the kids

Posted by: The Esptein Didn't Kill Himself Ukrainian Adoption Agency at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (VTu1l)

166 I'm sure there is an "endorsement by condemnations" as hysterical as AOC's forthcoming from Pence, Christie and America's Evangelical Conscious, David French.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (TzW+Y)

167 148 seems like the plan worked out, no?
Posted by: BruceWayne at October 25, 2023 02:20 PM (CIS44)

=========

I doubt Gaetz had much of a plan beyond, "Punch McCarthy in the face and make his nose bleed."

But it doesn't mean that there wasn't potential for better things coming from it. He had the choice of hitting out for his own selfish reasons or not, and he chose to hit, trusting that things would turn out better in the end.

Every argument now about how resistance within the caucus needs to coalesce and get majority support for an alternate candidate against leadership is now bunk and will be mercilessly made fun of from here on out. Strike when you can and when you can. You don't win fights you refuse to show up to.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (GBKbO)

168 That new rule they passed that allows ONE malcontent to demand & receive a vote to remove the Speaker is insane. Unless they want to let the tail wag the dog again in, oh, 60 days.
Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (NLIak)

Did they at least add a requirement that the demanding party must submit a written PLAN!?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (GYIa4)

169 "She likes Johnsons?"

You mean coitus?

Posted by: The Dude at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (Z8Yh2)

170 She likes Johnsons?
Posted by: G'rump928(c

She got like 12 kids or some

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (CIS44)

171 31 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC

Introducing extremist GOP Speaker nominee Mike Johnson.

He was a key architect of the Jan 6th strategy to overturn the US election.

Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it.

https://tinyurl.com/582k49s8

Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (NpAcC)

That's all she's got? When do she and her Fellow Travelers begin calling Speaker Johnson a racist, woman-hater, woman-killer because he's pro-life, hater of trannies, burner of school books, killer of puppies and kittens, climate denier, and the rest of the Leftist slanders of their opponents? In five minutes, or ten?

Posted by: Gref at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (5fDan)

172 As Shakespeare said, "Mine balls groweth pendulous and wax swollen with want."

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:00 PM

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Old & Busted: Schadenboners.
New Hotness: Schadentestes.

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (S2UOa)

173 anti-reproductive freedom

*************

he misspelled baby killers

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Blackpilled and Longing for Zooey Deschanel's Bosom at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (VTu1l)

174 The vote was televised. Johnson got 220 on the floor vote.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (L9/32)

175 147 seems like the plan worked out, no?
Posted by: BruceWayne
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PJ Media was pushing that shit hard. The Conservative Media is just like the Progressive Media in that it perpetually lies to its imbibers.

When you see the same message from multiple individuals at the same time, it is most likely coordinated behind the scenes for those casually interested in politics. Then you see it repeated here and in other discussion groups from individual commenters.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (TKiGG)

176 Who the fuck is Adam Schiff and why should I be concerned with him?

Posted by: rickb223 at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (nMHw5)

177 That's a pretty strong endorsement by AOC.

Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (HfNu5)

178 155 Johnson is good friends with Coney-Barrett. Very good friends.

She likes Johnsons?
Posted by: G'rump928(c)

She likes big Johnsons and I can not lie.

Posted by: Sir Mix n' Match at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (Eqssc)

179 I doubt Gaetz had much of a plan beyond, "Punch McCarthy in the face and make his nose bleed."

But it doesn't mean that there wasn't potential for better things coming from it. He had the choice of hitting out for his own selfish reasons or not, and he chose to hit, trusting that things would turn out better in the end.

Every argument now about how resistance within the caucus needs to coalesce and get majority support for an alternate candidate against leadership is now bunk and will be mercilessly made fun of from here on out. Strike when you can and when you can. You don't win fights you refuse to show up to.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (GBKbO)

Oh yah I knw and totally agree. I was taking a swipe at the "BUT WHATS THE PLAN" people

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (CIS44)

180 Those knockers are her only value to America and civilization!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

I have some grass and weeds growing out of my chain link fence against the wall that she could trim with those donkey chompers.

Posted by: BifBewalski at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (3CCua)

181 anti-reproductive freedom
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"Killing babies as they crown seconds from their first breath" didn't poll well as it's too honest.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (TzW+Y)

182 Ultimately, McCarthy's failing were mostly because he has a narrow majority and they're not on the same page. If you put the ultimate right-wing Republican in as Speaker, it would be the same issue.

Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (wMRY

I think there is a huge difference between realizing you can't pursue a hard-right agenda because you don't have the votes and actively shitting on the actual conservative members of your caucus. I, for one, am happy the conservative wing of the party finally stood up and forced some accountability. It is something that has needed to be done for decades.

Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (ky+MF)

183 I doubt Gaetz had much of a plan beyond, "Punch McCarthy in the face and make his nose bleed."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (GBKbO)

So?

Personally I think that is a great plan, because chaos naturally hurts those entrenched in the power structures.

But the end result was a modest success. And if you can point to one other success...modest or otherwise...that has emerged from this house I will show you Garrett's tits.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 25, 2023 02:25 PM (3Gtis)

184 Christian Right Reactionary. Tied to Focus on the Family . Election denier, anti choice, LGBT. Basically a real little prick.

I think you are right about that. He's an unmitigated racist wad of stanque, but congressionally inexperienced. GOP: "SOLD!"

This is the kind of repuke bullshit that will get us the house back. House Dems know this. They are waiting for, if it ever happens, the repukes to come to the Dems and ask for help. It’s at that point, they are in our pocket.

I had never heard of this guy until yesterday. The only time I have heard him speak was the presser when his fellow republicans booed the reporter who questioned his election certification vote.

My initial impression was that this guy is Gay... reading your post and responses concerning his hatred of the LGBT community pretty much confirms that he's one of those self hating gays who's destined to be arrested in an airport bathroom or a truck stop.

I had a faint bit of hope of no election denier. That was really the lowest bar I could set in my mind, and of course they are going to nominate someone who is one.

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 25, 2023 02:25 PM (JCZqz)

185 At least now I don't have to read erstwhile respectable Morons toadying for McCarthy anymore.

I found this inexplicable.

And the Horde's johnson jokes are going to be epic for the next year.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:25 PM (aD39U)

186 He had the choice of hitting out for his own selfish reasons or not, and he chose to hit, trusting that things would turn out better in the end.

*****************

Which is 99% more than the fucking useless sacks of shit the GOP typically does.

As much as Gaetz is a clown, Im getting tired of the constant attacks on him for ridding us of Luntz's boyfriend

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Blackpilled and Longing for Zooey Deschanel's Bosom at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (VTu1l)

187 hat new rule they passed that allows ONE malcontent to demand & receive a vote to remove the Speaker is insane. Unless they want to let the tail wag the dog again in, oh, 60 days.
Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (NLIak)

You mean that rule that had been the rule since the inception of the speaker position, that Nancy got rid of under her reign? that "new" rule?

Posted by: BruceWayne at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (CIS44)

188 Here he is leading a crowd that’s booing and telling a Congressional correspondent to “shut up” when asking about it.

LOL. Good for him. I like him better already without knowing much about him!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (RSbhh)

189 "Killing babies as they crown seconds from their first breath" didn't poll well as it's too honest.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (TzW+Y)

It sure polled well in Gaza.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (3Gtis)

190 I never get this liberal scare line, though i guess they understand that their voters are imbeciles.

"wants to end Medicare and Social Security as we know it, "

Well we know that both programs are failing, won't be around much longer, are a pool of corruption, and have been scrapped clean by liberals spending ther money elsewhere.

So what part of "ending it as we know it" is bad?

Posted by: Rbastid at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (426ZE)

191 Who the fuck is Adam Schiff and why should I be concerned with him?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (nMHw5

He's a greedy, pocket-stuffing pervert who reads the lines powerful people write for him. Same as the other 534.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (c7beP)

192 I dont' see any groveling apologies in this thread. Am disappoint.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (IG4Id)

193 “Kitchen Witch”.

He just put that one in for VDH.

Posted by: Kratwurst at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (fcDpY)

194 182 I think there is a huge difference between realizing you can't pursue a hard-right agenda because you don't have the votes and actively shitting on the actual conservative members of your caucus. I, for one, am happy the conservative wing of the party finally stood up and forced some accountability. It is something that has needed to be done for decades.
Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (ky+MF)

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McCarthy felt secure in his position because he had verbal agreements with Jeffries and Pelosi that they would protect him from his right flank. This gave him cover, in his mind, to govern without concern for the base or the right flank of the caucus.

And then Democrats stabbed him in the back because they're Democrats and McCarthy thought he was one of them.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (GBKbO)

195 as shakespeare said, "Mine balls groweth pendulous and make swollen with want."
Posted by: ace at October 25, 2023 02:16 PM (KRtlO)

Was that Romeo and Juliet?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:18 PM (2tdDi)

No. You're thinking about when Romeo said:

Romeo:

Fair, Juliet! Come hither for mine balls yearn to be deep within thine silk purse of desire or thine stinkhole. Either or.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (QzZeQ)

196 176 Who the fuck is Adam Schiff and why should I be concerned with him?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (nMHw5)

Adam is the Jizz Boy at the local peep show in the Castro District, SF.

He has rag, will travel.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (5xURv)

197 Christian Right Reactionary. Tied to Focus on the Family . Election denier, anti choice, LGBT. Basically a real little prick.

Ejaculations? 3.5

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (aD39U)

198 LOL that clip of Johnson talking with Tucker about Pelosi.
Posted by: m

Mike Johnson is right!
Posted by: Dr. T

There will be so many "Mike Johnson is right" jokes that I might need a new nickname.

Posted by: mikeski at October 25, 2023 02:27 PM (DgGvY)

199 157 This whole thing was a shit show. I'm not the huge McCarthy fan Trump was, but you don't do something like this unless you have a replacement ready in the wings and you've done a vote count. Almost like shooting your commanding officer and hoping everything works out.

Ultimately, McCarthy's failing were mostly because he has a narrow majority and they're not on the same page. If you put the ultimate right-wing Republican in as Speaker, it would be the same issue.
Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (wMRY

You have to admire Blago's commitment to being wrong in all circumstances, even after the fact.

Posted by: It's the hair helmet. at October 25, 2023 02:27 PM (6z4VY)

200 183 So?

Personally I think that is a great plan, because chaos naturally hurts those entrenched in the power structures.

But the end result was a modest success. And if you can point to one other success...modest or otherwise...that has emerged from this house I will show you Garrett's tits.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 25, 2023 02:25 PM (3Gtis)

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I do go on to say that I was never in opposition to the limited plan of punching McCarthy in the face to make his nose bleed. Sometimes, that needs to happen.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:27 PM (GBKbO)

201 "Titties never hurt nobody."

I beg to differ.

Posted by: Pope John XII at October 25, 2023 02:27 PM (hqVaF)

202 If it pissed off AOC, Schiff and the rest of the Dems , then this is a good pick

Any pick would have pissed off the Dems; that it pissed off Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney is better.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at October 25, 2023 02:27 PM (9yUzE)

203 I'm not going to say it but Boebert looks drunk.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 25, 2023 02:27 PM (mRaXM)

204 168 That new rule they passed that allows ONE malcontent to demand & receive a vote to remove the Speaker is insane. Unless they want to let the tail wag the dog again in, oh, 60 days.
Posted by: mnw

MNW, you do know that motion to vacate the chair was unchanged from one individual making a privileged motion by Pelosi. The rule itself requiring only one vote was in the House Rules since Speaker Cannon over one hundred years ago. If all other speakers could live with that rule until Pelosi, then McCarthy and you btw should have no beef about it. It is a conservative rule in that it makes the leader responsive to their own party rather than the opposition.

Places with no such rules like Texas often have a RINO speaker and a few assorted RINO creeps that made deals with the Dems to stay in that office.

If you have a party system, you have to have leadership accountable to the rank and file which is Parliamentary 101.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (TKiGG)

205 Who the fuck is Adam Schiff and why should I be concerned with him?

**************

Just think of the registered sex offender that lives in your neighborhood and it's probably the same guy

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Blackpilled and Longing for Zooey Deschanel's Bosom at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (VTu1l)

206 167 I doubt Gaetz had much of a plan beyond, "Punch McCarthy in the face and make his nose bleed."

This was always a good plan. If only the Senate leadership could fall victim to a similar plan.

Posted by: Milquetoast Mortgage-Paying Neighbor in Flyover Country at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (5C4od)

207 When Israel invades Gaza how many Innocent Gays and Transgender people will die ???????????????

NONE.......... because Islam Hates Homo's

Posted by: Ferd Berfall at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (Mig/N)

208 Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 25, 2023 02:25 PM (JCZqz)

I think you must have a high tolerance for not throwing up reading that stuff.

Of course the Democrats would crank out this **** whichever Republican got the nod.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (RSbhh)

209 He sounds too good to be true..

Posted by: runner at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (hht4k)

210 Btw, some folks conflate omnibus versus continuing resolutions. They are not the same. Omnibus simply means folding spending bills into a large package. But it sets new permanent discretionary spending levels (aside from entitlements) for agencies.

Some simple folks, like myself, don't get real excited about knowing the intricacies of how we're getting screwed. We just know we're getting screwed. Spouting the details of the process of the screwing doesn't make us feel even a tiny bit better.

When congress doesn't vote on every item ? I know we're getting screwed.

Posted by: Simple Folks at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (r/uUB)

211 "Titties never hurt nobody."

Needing a new sticker for my notebook. Leaning to this one. Thouts?

https://is.gd/02Pt2Z

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (9yUzE)

212 Has the floor vote happened?
Posted by: gourmand du jour

Yes. Johnson got 218 which is one more than he needs. Hakeem 206. See pix above. The conference was not televised I believe.
Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (TKiGG)
*****
Even better-
He ended up getting 220 and Jeffries got 209.
FNC carried it live.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (NpAcC)

213 "wants to end Medicare and Social Security as we know it, "

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Uhm yeah. If we don't they will both be bankrupt in a few years.

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (P5BwU)

214 @183

>>But the end result was a modest success.

As the saying goes, nothing succeeds like success, this can be built upon.

Mike Johnson is now SOH, and has now assumed the matrix of leadership, may he light the way, until all are one.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (4VB//)

215 And if you can point to one other success...modest or otherwise...that has emerged from this house I will show you Garrett's tits.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 25, 2023 02:25 PM (3Gtis)

Ummmm.....no.

Posted by: Dr. T at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (bhRsz)

216 I'm not going to say it but Boebert looks drunk.

************

But are her wagshambas still luscious?

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Blackpilled and Longing for Zooey Deschanel's Bosom at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (VTu1l)

217 Just got up.

Has there been a discussion on the Finnish gas pipe?

Pretty funny - China/Russia have a ship drag anchor to destroy it, and (a) the anchor breaks and most is left at pipe, and (b) there are photos of the ship missing an anchor when it arrives in port.

So they got caught.

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (91TBR)

218 Could someone now please smother McConnell on the cloak room.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (L9/32)

219 RELEASE THE J6 VIDEOS

That should be the minimum requirement.
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I belive it came out yesterday that all the candidates, even Emmers, agreed to release all the tapes immediately

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (TzW+Y)

220 162 I can put up with a lot Ace, but enough of your titty bashing, titties never hurt nobody.
Posted by: Rbastid at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (426ZE)

Did you see the photo of Mrs. Obama in the last thread?

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (aWeTk)

221 Who the fuck is Adam Schiff and why should I be concerned with him?

Schiff is the guy in Congress who so resembles a pedophile that if Hollywood cast him in that role you'd believe it instantly.

Posted by: Also a liar. If he's lips are moving, he's either lying or trying to read. at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (6z4VY)

222 "Well, you can call me Mike, or you can call me Michael, or you can call me M.J. -- but you don't hafta call me MISTER Johnson!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (J2vNu)

223 Got a dab of paint stripper on my finger. Burns like hell.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (tRqjv)

224 Isn't any lawyer in the US, a de facto constitutional lawyer?

In a sense I suppose so but not all of them actively keep up with the scholarship and case law. And I think that there is some special qualification to argue in front of the Supreme Court.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (nfrXX)

225 I thought it was Cymbeline, but I guess I misremembered.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (GBKbO)

Coriolanus, the scene where he is talking about revenge against the mob

Posted by: Kindltot at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (xhaym)

226 Id much prefer to see Mike Johnson in his underwear in a HOR floor show than Nancy Pelosi or Adam Schiff.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 25, 2023 02:17 PM (RSbh

You go, Fen. I'm with you 100%.

Posted by: marinemom at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (Cytf5)

227 206 167 I doubt Gaetz had much of a plan beyond, "Punch McCarthy in the face and make his nose bleed."

This was always a good plan. If only the Senate leadership could fall victim to a similar plan.
Posted by: Milquetoast Mortgage-Paying Neighbor in Flyover Country at October 25, 2023 02:28 PM (5C4od)

=========

The mechanics of the Senate prevent it from working.

Majority leader is just that, the leader of the majority (same with minority). There's no floor vote for the president of the Senate because that's constitutionally the VP, and they don't have any real power in the Senate anyway.

All Mitch needs to do to retain his power is get a majority of Republican senators to vote for him behind closed doors, and that's easy to do since he controls so much election money.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (GBKbO)

228 Thank you, Gaetz and the gang of 8.

FINALLY, we the voter get a big win!

Posted by: Nova Local at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (exHjb)

229 And if you can point to one other success...modest or otherwise...that has emerged from this house

*****************

Well, they did have a hearing to discuss whether they should have a hearing to discuss impeachment, so there's that

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Blackpilled and Longing for Zooey Deschanel's Bosom at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (VTu1l)

230 Who the fuck is Adam Schiff and why should I be concerned with him?
Posted by: rickb223

The bug-eyed freak that repeatedly claimed he saw evidence of Trump's treason to RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA~! Also, he got cucked by Newsome when that chick from Maryland got appointed Senator-temp.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (IG4Id)

231 If Glitch requests a meeting, Johnson should text him a photo of his johnson.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (l10hq)

232 217 Just got up.

Has there been a discussion on the Finnish gas pipe?

Pretty funny - China/Russia have a ship drag anchor to destroy it, and (a) the anchor breaks and most is left at pipe, and (b) there are photos of the ship missing an anchor when it arrives in port.

So they got caught.
Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (91TBR)

Russia might want to reconsider fucking with the Fins.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (5xURv)

233 I belive it came out yesterday that all the candidates, even Emmers, agreed to release all the tapes immediately
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:29 PM (TzW+Y)

Well, then. I can bank on one thing never happening, lol.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (0FoWg)

234 Biden gave a babble at the White House and called for a two state solution in Middle East. The mushbrain is still trying to have it both ways. Soon he goes full Pali support.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (PeRgH)

235 225 I thought it was Cymbeline, but I guess I misremembered.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:19 PM (GBKbO)

Coriolanus, the scene where he is talking about revenge against the mob
Posted by: Kindltot at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (xhaym)

========

Could have been King Lear, too.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (GBKbO)

236 Guy top right corner, up and to the right of Boebert, looks like he could be GWB's brother.

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (P5BwU)

237 Ultimately, McCarthy's failing were mostly because he has a narrow majority and they're not on the same page. If you put the ultimate right-wing Republican in as Speaker, it would be the same issue.
Posted by: Blago
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Denny Hastert had no problem with narrow majorities even though he was a pedo. It is simply that your apparent wing of the party is a sore loser and is being pushed to declare what they really are: Democrats hiding out as Republicans.

Boehner himself was involved in a minor way in a coup against Gingrich after the 98 elections along with a couple of NY House members that are now lobbyists.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (TKiGG)

238 An overwhelming majority of American voters—73 percent—support deploying Marines to rescue Americans held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Don't know if that is a good idea ???? We need to think this through before Joe F**kStain sends in Marines with their hands tied......

Posted by: Ferd Berfall at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (Mig/N)

239 (I mean, funny if you consider a casss belli to be funny.)

(didn't seinfeld make a joke out of that word? I have a vague memory of that. probably wrong.)

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (91TBR)

240 Beating up the House GOP with a baseball bat, as occurs here constantly, must be a lot of fun, but...

As Gingrich once said, "we only control 1/3 of the Govt."
And the new corollary: "and that by 4 only votes."

Anyone who expects great things from the GOP given that order of battle is delusional.

Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (NLIak)

241 He sounds too good to be true..

Head...desk...ouch.

Posted by: Archimedes at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (I/Qkd)

242 All your Johnson are belong us.

Posted by: Archer at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (gmo/4)

243 Bibi should have know Biden would fuck him in the squeak hole.

If he didn't, that's on him.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (5xURv)

244 McCarthy felt secure in his position because he had verbal agreements with Jeffries and Pelosi that they would protect him from his right flank. This gave him cover, in his mind, to govern without concern for the base or the right flank of the caucus.

And then Democrats stabbed him in the back because they're Democrats and McCarthy thought he was one of them.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (GBKbO)

McCarthy was a fool. I think this whole thing has more to do with changing attitudes within the GOP and the GOP base than people realize. The GOPe wants to go back to the pre-Trump era when they lied to us, played failure theater, etc. and helped the left further its agenda. Some (unfortunately too few) GOP house members don't want to go along with that anymore and the base definitely doesn't want to go along with that anymore. Which gave Gaetz the gonads to take his shot. McCarthy and much of the caucus thought they could beat back this revolt and either reinstall McCarthy or someone just like McCarthy and they couldn't.

I think this, in hindsight decades from now, will be seen as a turning point.

Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (ky+MF)

245 218 Could someone now please smother McConnell on the cloak room.
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Excellent.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (naiw2)

246 You have to admire Blago's commitment to being wrong in all circumstances, even after the fact.
Posted by: It's the hair helmet
___

Just so we're clear, that means Trump was dead wrong.

Trump endorsed McCarthy and blasted Republicans for removing him.

If anything, I'm making the same argument Trump is making in this instance.

So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?

Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (wMRY8)

247 We'll see how serious he is next month, when the CR runs out. That'll be the test for me.

Posted by: Citizen Cake at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (CwhoI)

248 As Gingrich once said, "we only control 1/3 of the Govt."
And the new corollary: "and that by 4 only votes."

Anyone who expects great things from the GOP given that order of battle is delusional.

Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (NLIak)

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Weird how Nancy Pelosi did great things with a similar victory.

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (P5BwU)

249 I can put up with a lot Ace, but enough of your titty bashing, titties never hurt nobody.
Posted by: Rbastid at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (426ZE)

Au contraire, my frere.

FLORIDA man claims he suffered whiplash injuries after being buffeted about the head by a stripper's 60in breasts.

https://tinyurl.com/rp6dmnvr

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (4I/2K)

250 Beating up the House GOP with a baseball bat, as occurs here constantly, must be a lot of fun, but...

As Gingrich once said, "we only control 1/3 of the Govt."
And the new corollary: "and that by 4 only votes."

Anyone who expects great things from the GOP given that order of battle is delusional.

Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (NLIak)

The question is moot.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (aD39U)

251 Wait…. Fake tits?
😭

Posted by: Ex GOP at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (V3K4b)

252 Who the fuck is Adam Schiff and why should I be concerned with him?
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Schiff is the guy in Congress who so resembles a pedophile that if Hollywood cast him in that role you'd believe it instantly.

Schiff is who you would name if someone said "...that guy who looks like a pig..." and you couldn't remember Waxman's name.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (nfrXX)

253 I don't know what was or is in Gaetz's mind. I do know that McCarthy wasn't trusted from day 1, based on the poison pill clause in his election. Nor do I care that we've been 22 days without a speaker, I'm sure the grift and corruption have continued. This is how it's supposed to work, not lockstep elections for a fossilized piece of excrement like Pelosi. I'm assuming there are a few dems that were against her but were afraid for their lives to vote no to nancy as speaker. At least the repubs had their give and take, ousted McCarthy when he didn't work out and took their time to hopefully elect the correct person.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (2NHgQ)

254 As Gingrich once said, "we only control 1/3 of the Govt."
And the new corollary: "and that by 4 only votes."

Anyone who expects great things from the GOP given that order of battle is delusional.

Posted by: mnw

They had the whole thing in '17 and '18.

Pull the other one. It's got Transsiberian Orchestra lined up for the holiday season.

Posted by: Brother Tim sez Max Headroom for President! at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (OUMaO)

255 Russia might want to reconsider fucking with the Fins.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (5xURv)

Winter is coming!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (3Gtis)

256 "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."

-- Things Jefferson Said, Vol. II

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (S2UOa)

257 @234

>>Biden gave a babble at the White House and called for a two state solution in Middle East. The mushbrain is still trying to have it both ways. Soon he goes full Pali support.

Israel has offered a two state solution to the Pali savages on 5 separate occasions over the last 60 years, it has been rejected every time.

There is never going to be a two state solution.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (4VB//)

258 Titties have in fact hurt people...women.

Had an aunt with bigguns. She had them reduced. Even as a young boy this seemed wrong. Back pain though.

Posted by: DOYLE at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (Z8Yh2)

259 Freedom Caucus members indicating they are going to treat a Speaker Johnson differently than McCarthy. For one, give him more leeway on spending.
Scott Perry says don't blame "the backup quarterback" for problems created before him.
++++
If this means mean "you get *one* more brutally-cut CR to get over the hump that McCarthy deliberately left in the middle of the road, but then it's regular order or we throw your ass out, too, and do it quickly" then I think that is approaching acceptable. I'd rather they shut down the government until the bills are passed, but I doubt they have the stones for it.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (ELpxa)

260 238 An overwhelming majority of American voters—73 percent—support deploying Marines to rescue Americans held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Don't know if that is a good idea ???? We need to think this through before Joe F**kStain sends in Marines with their hands tied......
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Its one of the Marines key roles 24/7.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (naiw2)

261 Mike Johnson is a Russian plant so that Putin can steal our precious bodily fluids !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Adam Schiff at October 25, 2023 02:33 PM (Mig/N)

262 Anyone who expects great things from the GOP given that order of battle is delusional.

Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (NLIak)

Who could possibly expect that? Trump dragged those faggots kicking and screaming into control of all three branches, and the only thing they did with it is fight him tooth and nail for two years and then throw an election.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (0FoWg)

263 I remember all the "Big Johnson" T shirts.

Mike should wear a new one each week.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (R/m4+)

264 Again, let's see what he can actually get done in the present congress. Is he willing to shut the government down to get leverage on legislation? And also, who will he appoint as whip? That's the choice I'm waiting for.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (BdMk6)

265 He looks sort of like Clark Kent. Maybe it's the glasses, or that modest look Christopher Reeve used as CK in the films.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (J2vNu)

266 And I think that there is some special qualification to argue in front of the Supreme Court.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (nfrXX)

You have to be admitted to a Circuit Court of Appeals and have argued before that Court and you have to watch at least 1 SCOTUS oral argument. That's it.

Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (ky+MF)

267 204 168 That new rule they passed that allows ONE malcontent to demand & receive a vote to remove the Speaker is insane.
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It's not really a new rule it's a reinstituted rule. It had been in place forever until Nanxy had it removed.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (mRaXM)

268 Even better-
He ended up getting 220 and Jeffries got 209.
FNC carried it live.
Posted by: redridinghood
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I meant the Republican conference, not the floor vote. The whole shenanigans with McCarthy standing athwart party unity adopting Johnson would have provided some amusing tv instead of the floor vote. McCarthy objected to a unanimous consent request in conference to adopting Johnson as the GOP nominee for speaker by acclamation. Instead three hours were wasted and Johnson wisely demanded a non-secret roll call vote in conference. No GOP member went on record at conference against Johnson with all those votes for members not running for Speaker magically disappearing.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (TKiGG)

269 181 anti-reproductive freedom
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"Killing babies as they crown seconds from their first breath" didn't poll well as it's too honest.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:24 PM (TzW+Y)

If someone gets angry when a woman learns about other choices and cancels her scheduled abortion, then that person cannot claim to be "pro-choice."

These people are pro-abortion, not pro-choice.

Posted by: Half Dozen at October 25, 2023 02:35 PM (eHovo)

270 So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?
Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (wMRY

__

McCarthy is a tremendous person, tremendous. Terrific guy, I played golf with him. Some of his drives were, I'll tell you, I've never seen anything like it. 250 down the middle, every time. Incredible. He'd be perfect for speaker, greatest speaker you'll ever see. Believe me.

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:35 PM (P5BwU)

271 We'll see how serious he is next month, when the CR runs out. That'll be the test for me.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (CwhoI)
*******
That's probably going to happen... even under Jordan.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 25, 2023 02:35 PM (NpAcC)

272 Every argument now about how resistance within the caucus needs to coalesce and get majority support for an alternate candidate against leadership is now bunk and will be mercilessly made fun of from here on out. Strike when you can and when you can. You don't win fights you refuse to show up to.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:23 PM (GBKbO)

Wait... are you saying this was the hill?

Posted by: Paul Mingroff at October 25, 2023 02:35 PM (D/9Qo)

273 But....but...but...muh plan!

Posted by: Archimedes at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (I/Qkd)

274 They will need to pass another CR. There isn't enough time to vote on the individual spending bills, which is what the caucus agreed to do. They will also bring up both the Ukraine funding bill and the Israel funding bill separately, which Democrats and the Mitch McConnell Wing don't want to do. Things get sporty from here.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (L9/32)

275 Id much prefer to see Mike Johnson in his underwear in a HOR floor show than Nancy Pelosi or Adam Schiff.

Nah. Seeing Nancy shamble across the floor several vodkas in with her tits trailing behind her like a bridal train dragging across the floor. That's comedy gold. Or very erotic, if your of German heritage.

Posted by: Nancy's juggs distended, like an overfed serpent. at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (6z4VY)

276 We'll see how serious he is next month, when the CR runs out. That'll be the test for me.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (CwhoI)
++++
They're already telegraphing a new CR. That expiration date is why.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (ELpxa)

277 227

The mechanics of the Senate prevent it from working.

Majority leader is just that, the leader of the majority (same with minority). There's no floor vote for the president of the Senate because that's constitutionally the VP, and they don't have any real power in the Senate anyway.

All Mitch needs to do to retain his power is get a majority of Republican senators to vote for him behind closed doors, and that's easy to do since he controls so much election money.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:30 PM (GBKbO)

Yeah that was definitely a lamentation, not a hope

Posted by: Milquetoast Mortgage-Paying Neighbor in Flyover Country at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (5C4od)

278 You have to be admitted to a Circuit Court of Appeals and have argued before that Court and you have to watch at least 1 SCOTUS oral argument. That's it.

Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:34 PM (ky+MF)

You also have to have a Little Orphan Annie decoder ring and have to Drink Your Ovaltine.

Posted by: Archer at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (gmo/4)

279 Emmers some big Johnsons.

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (aWeTk)

280 Could have been King Lear, too.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (GBKbO)

Could also be Oberon's final speech in Midsummer Night's Dream

Posted by: Kindltot at October 25, 2023 02:37 PM (xhaym)

281 They will need to pass another CR. There isn't enough time to vote on the individual spending bills, which is what the caucus agreed to do. They will also bring up both the Ukraine funding bill and the Israel funding bill separately, which Democrats and the Mitch McConnell Wing don't want to do. Things get sporty from here.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (L9/32)
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Send the bills to the Senate and tell Schumer that it's a one-way street. They can pass them or not, and the shutdown is on them. Toss 'em over the transom and then recess and go fishing.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 25, 2023 02:37 PM (ELpxa)

282 I never get this liberal scare line, though i guess they understand that their voters are imbeciles.

"wants to end Medicare and Social Security as we know it, "

Well we know that both programs are failing, won't be around much longer, are a pool of corruption, and have been scrapped clean by liberals spending ther money elsewhere.

So what part of "ending it as we know it" is bad?
Posted by: Rbastid at October 25, 2023 02:26 PM (426ZE)

Although I would like to know what he wants to do with the programs.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 25, 2023 02:37 PM (GYIa4)

283 McCarthy and much of the caucus thought they could beat back this revolt and either reinstall McCarthy or someone just like McCarthy and they couldn't.

I think this, in hindsight decades from now, will be seen as a turning point.
Posted by: I forgot my name
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It was reported that McCarthy thought he had a deal with Pelosi to support him in a vacate the chair motion. That is why Pelosi and Steny Hoyer got ejected from hideaway offices in the House by the pissed off temporary GOP Speaker in retaliation.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (TKiGG)

284 This is O/T.
I was just watching biden stumble through an event with the Australian counterpart, and it left me feeling sorry for Obama. Imagine working so hard to destroy America, and at this point, all he can do is watch Biden making a mess of things! Sure Obama would have no problem with all these wars but Biden is going to cause America to trace it all back to Obama and Jarrett, and possibly get mad enough to pick our selves up and fight back!

Posted by: Chillin the most at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (0uQp2)

285 Trump endorsed McCarthy and blasted Republicans for removing him.

If anything, I'm making the same argument Trump is making in this instance.
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That fits nicely in the shitpile of stupid arguments, right next to "Trump lost 3 elections in a row!"

Trump isn't always right and it's not always Trump's fault.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (TzW+Y)

286 Beating up the House GOP with a baseball bat, as occurs here constantly, must be a lot of fun, but...

I don't find it funny at all.

Posted by: Rand Paul at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (GwxCX)

287 Just so we're clear, that means Trump was dead wrong.

Trump endorsed McCarthy and blasted Republicans for removing him.

If anything, I'm making the same argument Trump is making in this instance.

So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?

Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (wMRY

Trump is trying to set it up so that he has allies in congress if he gets another shot as president. I can't imagine Trump knew or really liked McCarthy. And I realized that when Trump endorsed McCarthy.

I don't expect Trump to be perfect on everything or right on everything. that would be silly.

Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (ky+MF)

288 Could have been King Lear, too.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (GBKbO)

Loved studying King Lear in college. Had a fantastic instructor who could have been a Shakespearean actor.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (N39Ws)

289 Don't know if that is a good idea ???? We need to think this through before Joe F**kStain sends in Marines with their hands tied......
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Its one of the Marines key roles 24/7.

Yes I know , but with Biden and Austin it will turn into a Clusterf**k and I do not want to see Marines sacrificed because Biden cannot let the Marines do their job without political correct restrictions.... Such as no killing of children even though they have a bomb strapped on their backs.......

Posted by: Ferd Berfal at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (Mig/N)

290 Scare tactics like Republicans will kill off SS work. It's why Dems keep using it over and over. Remember, the average American is an idiot and 1/2 the country is stupider than him.

Posted by: Montec at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (P5BwU)

291 "Reproductive Freedom."

Those leftists have a way with words, no?

Posted by: Mr Gaga at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (4ZE6o)

292 >>SCOTUS oral argument

I would like to have an oral argument with AC-B.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (l10hq)

293 Just so we're clear, that means Trump was dead wrong.

Trump endorsed McCarthy and blasted Republicans for removing him.

If anything, I'm making the same argument Trump is making in this instance.

So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?

Trump also thinks Kim Kardashian is an authority on criminal justice reform.

Posted by: Consulting Trump on personnel decisions is a terrible fucking idea. at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (6z4VY)

294 I thought Romeo and Juliet was "Hey babe, how about it?"

Posted by: Dire Straits at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (5C4od)

295 Nah. Seeing Nancy shamble across the floor several vodkas in with her tits trailing behind her like a bridal train dragging across the floor. That's comedy gold. Or very erotic, if your of German heritage.
Posted by: Nancy's jugs distended, like an overfed serpent. at October 25, 2023 02:36 PM (6z4VY)

Saggy Boobs Rule!

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (R/m4+)

296 272 Wait... are you saying this was the hill?
Posted by: Paul Mingroff at October 25, 2023 02:35 PM (D/9Qo)

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No, the hill to die on was the unsourced story of Trump flushing top secret documents down a toilet.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (GBKbO)

297 Taming of the Shrew. Dick Burton ad libbed his lines to Liz Taylor. It's in the Director Cut. Didn't make the Theatrical version.

Posted by: Archer at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (gmo/4)

298 281 Send the bills to the Senate and tell Schumer that it's a one-way street. They can pass them or not, and the shutdown is on them. Toss 'em over the transom and then recess and go fishing.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 25, 2023 02:37 PM (ELpxa)

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Hey...that's my line...

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (GBKbO)

299 300

Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (aWeTk)

300 The plan all along was to send this over to the senate, then tell them to get to work. Then it got derailed by this escapade. If you think the House has some d-bags just wait until that happens. The Incontinence Caucus, led by Bitch McConnell has some real Uniparty assholes.

Posted by: Marcus T at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (L9/32)

301 270 So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?
Posted by: Blago
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He's also a fan of Chairman Xi and Lil' Kim.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (mRaXM)

302 Every argument now about how resistance within the caucus needs to coalesce and get majority support for an alternate candidate against leadership is now bunk and will be mercilessly made fun of from here on out. Strike when you can and when you can. You don't win fights you refuse to show up to.

I'm going to start calling them the McClellan wing. (not really)

Look, I understand that there was justifiable trepidation about this course of action, but all's well that ends well.

Posted by: Archimedes at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (I/Qkd)

303 That fits nicely in the shitpile of stupid arguments, right next to "Trump lost 3 elections in a row!"

***************

I'm still trying to figure out how you lose three presidential elections in a row unless your name is Hillary

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Blackpilled and Longing for Zooey Deschanel's Bosom at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (VTu1l)

304 217 Just got up.
Has there been a discussion on the Finnish gas pipe?

I'm pretty sure there's been some discussion about AOC's Mexican gas pipe up above.

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (JCZqz)

305 Decrepit Joe is again bragging that he's spent more time talking privately with CCP Chairman Xi than with any other foreign leader! Sixty-eight hours!

So bleeping what, Joe? What have you got to show for those 68 hours of private discussions? Joe? Joe? Buehler?

Joe NEVER tells us of any benefits to the US or to any other country have resulted from those 68 hours of talking!

As with everything Joe and the Junta brag about, all they give us is statistics, statistics unconnected to any concrete results. 68 hours of talking (to a brutal Communist dictator)! 14 million jobs created! More people evacuated by air in the shortest time, EVAH! Umpteen million artillery shells sent to Ukraine! Umpteen thousand offshore windmills funded by the Inflation Reduction Act! Inflation down two-tenths of a percent last month! So bleeping what. FJB!

Posted by: Gref at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (5fDan)

306 Loved studying King Lear in college. Had a fantastic instructor who could have been a Shakespearean actor.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (N39Ws)

By Grabthar's hammer... what a savings.

Posted by: Sir Alexander Dane at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (4I/2K)

307 NOOD.

Posted by: What's a Seawolf? at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (U8FVn)

308 Anyone who ever expects the GOP to do *anything* besides cuck out on every single thing, every single time is hiding beneath an adamantine carapace of denial. You would need that drill from Armageddon just to scratch it, at this point.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (0FoWg)

309 I'm pretty sure that Shakespeare quote was from Twelfth Inch. Or Midsummer Wet Dream.

Posted by: Ron Jeremy at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (hqVaF)

310 Yes I know , but with Biden and Austin it will turn into a Clusterf**k and I do not want to see Marines sacrificed because Biden cannot let the Marines do their job without political correct restrictions.... Such as no killing of children even though they have a bomb strapped on their backs.......
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Its the old rule, I don't know who is responsible for this fuckup but some Lieutenant is gonna burn.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (naiw2)

311 .. but can Mike Johnson lie and leak as good as Schiff ?

Posted by: SMOD at October 25, 2023 02:22 PM (RHGPo)
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He can lie but I'm not sure I can put up with a leaky Johnson...

Posted by: nIVqII at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (FoYlI)

312 So if they were willing to go with this guy, why not Scalise from the 1st District of LA?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 25, 2023 02:11 PM (aD39U)
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Scalise is a close talker -uggh -germs.

Posted by: President Trump at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (RilAR)

313 299 300
Posted by: m at October 25, 2023 02:40 PM (aWeTk)

**********

Missed it by thatmuch

Posted by: Maxwell Smart at October 25, 2023 02:41 PM (VTu1l)

314 JJ needs to start a WW3 category to his morning links.

I nominate the China/Russia attack on Finish pipeline as first item
Second item would be the US report on Chinese military build up.

That too, is a big story. It is very clear that China is preparing for an offensive war on US and all allies.

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at October 25, 2023 02:42 PM (91TBR)

315 "Hey babe, how about it?"
Posted by: Dire Straits at October 25, 2023p/i]

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The modern translation of "What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 25, 2023 02:42 PM (J2vNu)

316

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 25, 2023 02:42 PM (J2vNu)

317 Although I would like to know what he wants to do with the programs.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 25, 2023 02:37 PM (GYIa4)

FICA will end up as another tax long after it quits paying out. 7% on you, another 7% on your full time gig. This is very obvious.

Plenty of folks in the bottom 40% swear up and down they pay Federal taxes. Because of FICA. That's not going away.

Posted by: Simple Folks at October 25, 2023 02:43 PM (r/uUB)

318 All Mitch needs to do to retain his power is get a majority of Republican senators to vote for him behind closed doors, and that's easy to do since he controls so much election money.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Mitch is the king in Winter of the GOP senate. People are already looking past him and he recently lost a key vote in caucus about Ukraine being a do or die in the CR. Between his health and people positioning themselves to be the new leader (Cornyn and Thun appear to be competing against each other), the new leadership is probably not going to have all those chits that McConnell had over the years. Expect a bumpy ride.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:43 PM (TKiGG)

319 286 Beating up the House GOP with a baseball bat, as occurs here constantly, must be a lot of fun, but...

I don't find it funny at all.
Posted by: Rand Paul at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM

Hear hear! I get so angry, I go ballistic!

Posted by: Steve Scalise at October 25, 2023 02:43 PM (JCZqz)

320 He looks sort of like Clark Kent. Maybe it's the glasses, or that modest look Christopher Reeve used as CK in the films.

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For the sake of the Republic, someone make sure Boebert is not left alone with this guy.

Posted by: DaisyB at October 25, 2023 02:44 PM (AbL8c)

321 FLORIDA man claims he suffered whiplash injuries after being buffeted about the head by a stripper's 60in breasts.

That's just terrible.

Posted by: That guy who always says... at October 25, 2023 02:44 PM (V8he0)

322
Trump isn't always right....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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I'll take the win!

Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:44 PM (wMRY8)

323 I can't find that Shakespeare quote about "pendulous balls," & I've run several variations of it, to make sure it's not a problem with exact wording.

In fact, I can't find the "balls" quote from any source, not just Shakespeare.

Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:45 PM (NLIak)

324 AOC wonders: Just how big is this Johnson?

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at October 25, 2023 02:46 PM (w9Wax)

325 LOL

tinyurl.com/5bpuanwm

Posted by: JQ at October 25, 2023 02:46 PM (njWTi)

326 If AOC and Adam Schiff truly hate this choice I'm happy for now. Honestly, that is about the most I expect any R politician can do for me. Upset the worst of the commiecrats.

Posted by: PaleRider at October 25, 2023 02:46 PM (3cGpq)

327 Beating up the House GOP with a baseball bat, as occurs here constantly, must be a lot of fun, but...

As Gingrich once said, "we only control 1/3 of the Govt."
And the new corollary: "and that by 4 only votes."

Anyone who expects great things from the GOP given that order of battle is delusional.

Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:31 PM (NLIak)

The Constitution requires that all spending bills originate in the House. All they have to do is locate a pair of balls that they can borrow and they can do great things... even if those things are limited to preventing bullshit.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 25, 2023 02:46 PM (GYIa4)

328 287 Just so we're clear, that means Trump was dead wrong.

Trump endorsed McCarthy and blasted Republicans for removing him.

If anything, I'm making the same argument Trump is making in this instance.

So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?

Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:32 PM (wMRY

Trump is trying to set it up so that he has allies in congress if he gets another shot as president. I can't imagine Trump knew or really liked McCarthy. And I realized that when Trump endorsed McCarthy.

I don't expect Trump to be perfect on everything or right on everything. that would be silly.
Posted by: I forgot my name b/c I haven't posted in 6 months at October 25, 2023 02:38 PM (ky+MF)

Don't bury the lede here though... Blago agrees with Trump.
This is a big day.

Posted by: Inogame at October 25, 2023 02:47 PM (D/9Qo)

329 Is he a singing Hitler or a dancing Hitler?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 25, 2023 02:47 PM (63Dwl)

330 I can't find that Shakespeare quote about "pendulous balls," & I've run several variations of it, to make sure it's not a problem with exact wording.

In fact, I can't find the "balls" quote from any source, not just Shakespeare.
Posted by: mnw at October 25, 2023 02:45 PM (NLIak)

Try AC/DC lyrics . . .

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 25, 2023 02:48 PM (4I/2K)

331 296 272 Wait... are you saying this was the hill?
Posted by: Paul Mingroff at October 25, 2023 02:35 PM (D/9Qo)

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No, the hill to die on was the unsourced story of Trump flushing top secret documents down a toilet.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (GBKbO)

touché

Posted by: Inogame at October 25, 2023 02:48 PM (D/9Qo)

332 301 270 So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?
Posted by: Blago
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He's also a fan of Chairman Xi and Lil' Kim.
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Yep. Never close a door you might need to open.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:48 PM (PGK1w)

333 Bucktoothed Leatherskinned Fake-Titted Kitchen Witch AOC

BLFTKW AOC

Holy shit, that's a lot to remember.

Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan at October 25, 2023 02:48 PM (cqahf)

334 29 United Republican Caucs Elect "Johnson" as Speaker

I don't have my glasses on, so I first read that as "White Republican Caucasians elect "Johnson" as Speaker," -- which will probably be the NYT headline.

Posted by: girldog at October 25, 2023 02:49 PM (eJIlB)

335 317 Although I would like to know what he wants to do with the programs.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 25, 2023 02:37 PM (GYIa4)

FICA will end up as another tax long after it quits paying out. 7% on you, another 7% on your full time gig. This is very obvious.

Plenty of folks in the bottom 40% swear up and down they pay Federal taxes. Because of FICA. That's not going away.
Posted by: Simple Folks
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Ironically, Social Security is the easier fix. Basically the retirement age will be raised from 67-70 for full retirement and partial at 65. Same old as the Reagan fix was in the 80's. Medicare is the one that is a real mess. To keep it going as it is, a combination of things is going to be required such as maybe doubling the Medicare tax, more limits on coverage, and encouraging people to stay on private insurance longer. EOL treatment guidelines will continue to get stricter aka death panels as to justifiable care.

Medicaid is something else that is going to burst the budget but strictly speaking is not a retirement program.

Posted by: whig at October 25, 2023 02:49 PM (TKiGG)

336 FLORIDA man claims he suffered whiplash injuries after being buffeted about the head by a stripper's 60in breasts.

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You just know that sometime in history some dude was suffocated to death by some woman's breasts.

Out: Asphyxiation.
In: Titsphyxiation

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 25, 2023 02:50 PM (5vQXq)

337 NY Times lede is "Mike Johnson, 2020 election denier." Good enough for me.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 25, 2023 02:52 PM (MZ+PY)

338 Don't bury the lede here though... Blago agrees with Trump.
This is a big day.
Posted by: Inogame
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I mostly do.

Still think he's dead in the water as our nominee.

Posted by: Blago at October 25, 2023 02:53 PM (wMRY8)

339 FLORIDA man claims he suffered whiplash injuries after being buffeted about the head by a stripper's 60in breasts.

F'n pussy.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 25, 2023 02:53 PM (nMHw5)

340 His real name is James. He just goes by "Mike."
Isn't there something suspicious in that? Hmmm?

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 25, 2023 02:53 PM (4PZHB)

341 Donkey-Chompers isn't smart enough to play 2-D chess, so I'll take her vituperation as high praise indeed.

Posted by: Irredeemable Deplorable at October 25, 2023 02:53 PM (J3OJd)

342 Bucktoothed Leatherskinned Fake-Titted Kitchen Witch AOC

BLFTKW AOC

Holy shit, that's a lot to remember.

Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan at October 25, 2023 02:48 PM (cqahf)

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BLow & Fart KiloWatts AOC.

Super easy, barely an inconvenience ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 25, 2023 02:53 PM (5vQXq)

343 32 301 270 So if you think McCarthy was the problem, I guess you have to ask why Trump was such a fan?
Posted by: Blago
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He's also a fan of Chairman Xi and Lil' Kim.
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Yep. Never close a door you might need to open.
Posted by: Pudinhead at October 25, 2023 02:48 PM (PGK1w)

Trump is a businessman. Good businessmen don't burn bridges. 'Cause ya never really know what the future holds.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 25, 2023 02:54 PM (BdMk6)

344 Trump also thinks Kim Kardashian is an authority on criminal justice reform.
Posted by: Consulting Trump on personnel decisions is a terrible fucking idea. at October 25, 2023 02:39 PM (6z4VY)

too many rock-ribbed constitutional conservatives think the current system favoring the court and other powerful institutions over the individual is just peachy keen.
And a lot of what we are dealing with comes from that bias.

New, dissident voices are not heard and their thoughts are not debated because they challenge what a lot of very powerful organizations find the current terms quite convenient.

Posted by: Kindltot at October 25, 2023 02:54 PM (xhaym)

345 Let’s not forget to thank the 208 Democrats who voted to vacate the Speaker’s chair. Without their votes, this would not have been possible.

Posted by: SMOD at October 25, 2023 02:55 PM (RHGPo)

346 It would have been good if Mike Litoris would have been elected speaker.
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (HfNu5)

That kind of lowbrow humor is very unbecoming.

Posted by: Harry Paratestes at October 25, 2023 02:06 PM (mj0Qp)

Indeed
Posted by: Mike Hunt at October 25, 2023 02:08 PM (wtvvX)

Absolutely!

Posted by: Claude Balls at October 25, 2023 02:57 PM (h4nev)

347 Boehner himself was involved in a minor way in a coup against Gingrich after the 98 elections along with a couple of NY House members that are now lobbyists.
Posted by: whig

There is a really funny clip of Boehner (when he was a whip in the Congress in the 1990's) passing out checks from the Tobacco Lobby to members for their votes. On the floor of the Congress.

Can you be much stupider?

Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at October 25, 2023 02:58 PM (vcOmj)

348 Happy days are here again
The skies above are clear again
So let's sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again

Posted by: SMOD at October 25, 2023 03:10 PM (RHGPo)

349 FICA will end up as another tax long after it quits paying out. 7% on you, another 7% on your full time gig. This is very obvious.

Plenty of folks in the bottom 40% swear up and down they pay Federal taxes. Because of FICA. That's not going away.
Posted by: Simple Folks
==

1. FICA is already a tax and it is 15.4%. That's what self employed people pay.

2. That 40% really don't because they get the "earned income" credit which is a rebate of their half (7.7%) of the FICA tax.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at October 25, 2023 03:12 PM (17s+e)

350 As if Hakeem Jeffries is a moderate! If AOC didn’t have tits, no one would talk to her.

Posted by: Unkaren at October 25, 2023 03:25 PM (+dPsZ)

351
Grace Curley
@G_CURLEY
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4h
So let me get this straight...

The same people who spent the last few weeks ignoring the slaughtering of 1,400 jews AND making excuses for the savages that raped women and beheaded babies are now going to lecture me about an "extremist" Mike Johnson is ?

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 25, 2023 03:28 PM (TGPs7)

352 Jack Poso 🇺🇸
@JackPosobiec
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16m
New U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson: "The first bill that I'm going to bring to this floor will be in support of our dear friend Israel"

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 25, 2023 03:31 PM (TGPs7)

353 If AOC is unhappy with him, I'm content to wait and see about him.

Posted by: John M at October 25, 2023 03:55 PM (CzLfO)

354 223 Got a dab of paint stripper on my finger. Burns like hell.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory,
There's a filthy joke there, but I'll pass with only this:
321 FLORIDA man claims he suffered whiplash injuries after being buffeted about the head by a stripper's 60in breasts.
Much bigger problem.

Watched part of the Speaker voice vote today, and noticed something: The Republican members usually (like 90%) voted for "Mike Johnson", whereas the Dems only used "Hakeem Jeffries" about 20% of the time. I guess they're a little sensitive about the Muslim name. Which is funny, because we now have co-religionists controlling the House; both Jeffries and Johnson are Baptists.

Posted by: buddhaha at October 25, 2023 06:27 PM (RlvIQ)

355 Are AOC's tits fake? That's so disappointing.

Posted by: MLCross at October 25, 2023 07:21 PM (Q2MxE)

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United Republican Caucus Elects Mike Johnson as Speaker
Update: Bucktoothed Leatherskinned Fake-Titted Kitchen Witch AOC Calls Him an "Extremist" and Insurrectionist