The MAGA Fueled Shutdown Follies

bobabode · #1 09-22-2023, 02:13 PM

"Martin Luther nailed his theses to a church door. Matt Gaetz displayed his in the men’s room.

Specifically, the congressman (or somebody) left a draft of his “Motion to Vacate” on a baby changing table in a restroom downstairs from the House chamber, where it was found by journalist Matt Laslo. “H. Res. __,” it began. “Resolved, that the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is hereby declared to be vacant.”

But Gaetz (R-Fla.) doesn’t need a resolution to “vacate the chair,” as a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker is called. For all practical purposes, the chair is already vacant.

It should have been obvious to all this week, if it wasn’t already, that McCarthy (R-Calif.) is speaker in name only, as his leaderless Republican caucus stumbles toward a government shutdown. Review some of the labels House Republicans hurled at each other over the last few days:
“Clown show.” “Clowns.” “Foolishness.” “Weak.” “Terribly misguided.” “Selective amnesia.” “Stupidity.” “Failure to lead.” “Lunatics.” “Disgraceful.” “New low.” “Enabling Chairman Xi.” “People that have serious issues.” “Pathetic.”"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opini...-gop-deadlock/

Looks like the wheels fell off the Klown Kar in the MAGA controlled House of Representatives and chief klown Matty Gaetz is firmly in the saddle perched on Kevin McCarthy's head. Boo Boo Boebert is in the House cloakroom handing out whatever it is she's handing out and Gym Jordan is squeakily thundering about Hunter Biden.

What a klown show these derelicts are giving the American public. smh

Rajoo · #2 09-22-2023, 04:12 PM

I have been both interested and fascinated by the recent drama being played out in the GOP controlled House. Truly an example of inmates running the asylum. Wonder if McCarthy will exit the speakership like Boehner and Ryan.

The Extortion Brigade aka Freedumb Caucus want cuts that will not pass muster in the House, let alone the Senate and President Biden. McCarthy can reach out to the Dems and pass at least a CR for now, but then he will be kicked out as Speaker the very next day. The Dems can help him stay as Speaker too, but he needs to shit can the Predisent Biden Impeachment charade. Proverbially speaking, that is taking life into his own hands. And moving forward, they may not be able to elect a new Speaker and the House will be suspended till whenever.

How did we ever get here and there are no easy answers. Its all very funny if it was not so scary as what can happen to our economy, which is barely recovering post Covid.

Oerets · #3 09-22-2023, 04:35 PM

When one considers the GOP plan since SS was enacted all those years ago.

To bankrupt the country and then force in draconian measures. It seems to make sense with the current state of business.

Zeke · #4 09-22-2023, 04:49 PM

My fantasy is that the Republicans screw this up so bad that it brings in 6-10 years of Democratic leadership across the board. Not the uber lefties mind you, but a yank back to normalcy that rests on the left shoulder of the Bell Curve.

RickeyM · #5 09-23-2023, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke

My fantasy is that the Republicans screw this up so bad that it brings in 6-10 years of Democratic leadership across the board. Not the uber lefties mind you, but a yank back to normalcy that rests on the left shoulder of the Bell Curve.

Which would lead to 6-10 years of GQP bitching and moaning which by then hopefully no one will be listening.

Oerets · #6 09-23-2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke

My fantasy is that the Republicans screw this up so bad that it brings in 6-10 years of Democratic leadership across the board. Not the uber lefties mind you, but a yank back to normalcy that rests on the left shoulder of the Bell Curve.

With the immigration being handled rather poorly for awhile now. Looking as if just hoping it would go away.

This should make for good ammo to use against the Democrats. It is going to be hard to claim doing a good job. So the Republicans have a good chance at gains next year.

Still believe by the time they get to our border we have lost the fight. With migrants reaching our borders from countries with no common one. This is the issue that seems to be overlooked.

RickeyM · #7 09-23-2023, 04:06 PM

Immigration has been handled rather poorly for awhile now by both parties.

Oerets · #8 09-23-2023, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RickeyM

Immigration has been handled rather poorly for awhile now by both parties.

I know this is true.

Biden could try harder IMO!

Rajoo · #9 09-23-2023, 05:10 PM

Impose tariffs on Mexico for providing safe passage to illegal immigrants through their country and use that money to beef up border security. If not, this will only get worse and worse. No tax revenue while cost of services increase. Work permits will help in this regard.

Oerets · #10 09-23-2023, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajoo

Impose tariffs on Mexico for providing safe passage to illegal immigrants through their country and use that money to beef up border security. If not, this will only get worse and worse. No tax revenue while cost of services increase. Work permits will help in this regard.

Right!

Do something to stop them before they get to Mexico.

Accepting then in and allowing to go on the honor system not gonna work...