September 19, 2013
— Ace Mark Levin on the "French Republicans" of the House and Senate.
Obama says he will veto any bill containing a defund provision, which means he's vowing to shut the government down over an unpopular law. I wish someone would point that out.
Why is President Obama threatening to shut down govt to shove Obamacare down Americans' throats? #DefundObamacare http://t.co/Eo6lJbmyFT
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) September 19, 2013
Oh.
This is like when you have a losing team and they just want to keep doing the same thing. And then someone says "Let's try the Wildcat" and the team that's used to losing says "No that won't work; let's stick with our nonworking version of the West Coast Offense."
Well... you are always losing, soooo...
The other thing is that I feel like the Establishment is always telling us the agenda that will make their lives easier.
Well I know what agenda will make their lives easier-- obviously, an agenda that is just slightly to the right of the Democrats' leftist agenda would force the Democrats into the smallest space and open up a lot of space for Republicans.
In game theory, yes, that strategy will probably yield the most successes. I am not ignorant of that.
But what is the point then? We're not just rooting for a party like we root for a football team. (Although it does feel that way sometimes.)
We're pushing for a party to undertake specific efforts. Without those efforts, "winning" is purely a technical exercise.
We have an election coming up in 2014? Oh... right. Because we won't have one coming up in 2016, or 2018, or 2020...
There's always an election coming up, guys. For God's sakes. What kind of reasoning is this? Might as well say "We'll pay you back the Next of Never" and be done with it.
Here's the Bro version of that Opt Out of ObamaCare ad:
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Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 09:57 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: Brave, Brave Sir Countrysquire at September 19, 2013 09:57 AM (LSJmV)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 09:57 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 09:58 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: Mallfly at September 19, 2013 09:58 AM (bJm7W)
Posted by: sweet...ish at September 19, 2013 09:58 AM (bj+Nc)
Best to go down screaming to all the nation that you idiots asked for this, rather than go quietly.
Might actually get somewhere, come rebuilding time.
Posted by: Kinley Ardal at September 19, 2013 09:59 AM (mJEtb)
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2013 10:00 AM (g1DWB)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:00 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: chi town jerry at September 19, 2013 10:01 AM (S3zpC)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at September 19, 2013 10:01 AM (R2RYK)
Posted by: Mallfly at September 19, 2013 10:01 AM (bJm7W)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:01 AM (yETln)
Posted by: steevy at September 19, 2013 10:02 AM (9XBK2)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:02 AM (IXrOn)
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at September 19, 2013 10:02 AM (9T/th)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:03 AM (IXrOn)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 19, 2013 10:04 AM (9Xc5j)
It will never make it to Obamas desk. Reid will save him.
I'll bet Boehner and McCain will help. McCain loves him some MSM piss praise.
Posted by: Mallfly at September 19, 2013 10:04 AM (bJm7W)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:04 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: OhioCoastie at September 19, 2013 10:04 AM (9m3Zl)
Posted by: Creepy Burger King at September 19, 2013 10:04 AM (RD7QR)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:04 AM (IXrOn)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 56% more DOOM! at September 19, 2013 10:05 AM (09o/X)
Posted by: Flyover Country at September 19, 2013 02:01 PM (ULH4o)
Kicking and screaming.
Posted by: wrg500 at September 19, 2013 10:05 AM (xZ8Ay)
Posted by: AmishDude at September 19, 2013 10:05 AM (xSegX)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:05 AM (yETln)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:06 AM (IXrOn)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:06 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 56% more DOOM! at September 19, 2013 10:06 AM (09o/X)
Posted by: alexthechick - Team Oh Fuck All This Shit at September 19, 2013 10:06 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 56% more DOOM! at September 19, 2013 10:07 AM (09o/X)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:07 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: adams yankee diddle dandy porn at September 19, 2013 10:08 AM (gQKHE)
What hill will Gabe & his fellow squishes fight on? Does this hill exists anywhere but in Never-Never Land?
The next one. Or wait.......no, not that one.
Maybe this one? This looks nice!
No, maybe not. Icky parts on that one.
Posted by: RolandTHTG at September 19, 2013 10:08 AM (QM5S2)
Posted by: AmishDude at September 19, 2013 02:05 PM (xSegX)
The Democrap view of most things is the Toddler's Creed...1 If I want it it s mine 2 If it s in my hand it s mine 3 If I can take it away from you it s mine 4 If I had it a little while ago it s mine.. etc...
Posted by: sweet...ish at September 19, 2013 10:08 AM (bj+Nc)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 02:05 PM (yETln)
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They operate under the mistaken belief that every federal program is vital to their base. They truly believe that we would not exist but for them.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at September 19, 2013 10:08 AM (9T/th)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 56% more DOOM! at September 19, 2013 02:07 PM (09o/X)
Yep, firm as Jello
Posted by: wrg500 at September 19, 2013 10:09 AM (xZ8Ay)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:09 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: rrpjr at September 19, 2013 10:09 AM (44ESq)
Oh.
This is like when you have a losing team and they just want to keep doing the same thing. And then someone says "Let's try the Wildcat" and the team that's used to losing says "No that won't work; let's stick with our nonworking version of the West Coast Offense."
Ahhhh yes, Republicans: the Cincinnati Bengals of politics.
Posted by: Dandolo at September 19, 2013 10:09 AM (0XBx+)
Posted by: Clownf*cker at September 19, 2013 10:09 AM (l2max)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette
Very brave of you to toss that out there.
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at September 19, 2013 10:10 AM (Y/M/K)
Posted by: blaster at September 19, 2013 10:10 AM (W6bkf)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 56% more DOOM! at September 19, 2013 10:10 AM (09o/X)
Posted by: Lady in Black at September 19, 2013 10:10 AM (XB5Ak)
Posted by: Flatbush Joe at September 19, 2013 10:10 AM (ZPrif)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:10 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:10 AM (IXrOn)
The Democrat view of legislation is "no givesies backsies"
That's basically the Brezhnev doctrine: history can only go forward. I suspect Barky and many of his crowd think that way. That's why they think Roe vs Wade is set in concrete but something they oppose (like the death penalty) can be endlessly challenged.
Posted by: Mallfly at September 19, 2013 10:11 AM (bJm7W)
And since this pos bill has been opposed by significant majorities of the people themselves since day 1, The Rs even have the moral high ground here.
So yes, this is the time to fight it, and fight hard.
Posted by: GnuBreed at September 19, 2013 10:11 AM (wNF3N)
Posted by: alexthechick - Team Oh Fuck All This Shit at September 19, 2013 10:11 AM (VtjlW)
Yeah, Ace it is frustrating.
There is nothing that can be done in truth, so all the posturing by Cruz et. al. is nothing. But some people think it is something... so they do it.
Frustrating. And solves nothing.
Posted by: petunia at September 19, 2013 10:11 AM (DAcBA)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:12 AM (/PCJa)
AllenG ... Ha ha.. Funny. What outlet of the MSM you gonna get to cover it like that?
Posted by: chi town jerry at September 19, 2013 10:12 AM (S3zpC)
Well, that's the thing, sir. o.O Hoping for the GOP to stand firm is roughly equivalent to trying to put cooked spaghetti back into the bag you bought it in.
You make a huge mess, get frustrated to all hell, and in the end what's the point anyways.
There is a very rough analogue with the Middle East peace talks that have been going on since before I was born. Just as you cannot force peace onto a people who desire war (the Muslims), so too can you not force responsibility onto those who revel in profligacy (the other half of our citizenry).
It's like trying to herd cats.
*stopping post here to prevent additional groan-inducing adages*
Posted by: Kinley Ardal at September 19, 2013 10:12 AM (mJEtb)
Posted by: Schrödinger's cat [/i] at September 19, 2013 10:13 AM (U2UQk)
Posted by: Flatbush Joe at September 19, 2013 10:13 AM (ZPrif)
Posted by: alexthechick - Team Oh Fuck All This Shit at September 19, 2013 02:06 PM (VtjlW)
I have some chocolate chocolate pound cake from a friend's going-away party. It's rather chocolate-y, as the name implies.
*offers slice*
Posted by: ConservativeMonster at September 19, 2013 10:13 AM (sGtp+)
Also greatly over-paid, over-valued, and poorly managed. Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 02:10 PM
At least Jerry Jones doesn't cry. In public, anyway.
Posted by: huerfano is a Cowboys fan at September 19, 2013 10:13 AM (bAGA/)
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2013 10:13 AM (g1DWB)
I've got a long list that I'm eyeing for the chipper-shredder. If by "cut," you're including "cut to zero and eliminated," then you can count me in.
Posted by: Keith Arnold at September 19, 2013 10:13 AM (/vuFe)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:13 AM (yETln)
They told me I could never get rid of the US National Bank.
But one man with courage makes a majority.
Posted by: Andrew Jackson at September 19, 2013 10:14 AM (TpXEI)
Posted by: JOHN ADAMS BOEHNER at September 19, 2013 10:14 AM (sj9LN)
Posted by: steevy at September 19, 2013 10:15 AM (9XBK2)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:15 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at September 19, 2013 02:01 PM (sj9LN)
NO IT WOULD NOT.
Posted by: alexthechick - Team Oh Fuck All This Shit at September 19, 2013 02:11 PM (VtjlW)
Bonus points if it's wearing an Obama mask (with a crown ... and maybe a jester outfit).
Oh, it'd alienate the LIVs, but it'd be quite apt, I think.
Posted by: ConservativeMonster at September 19, 2013 10:15 AM (sGtp+)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:15 AM (IXrOn)
Colorado morons, as the flood situation has stabilized, there are many volunteer opportunities to help. Planning on heading to Boulder tomorrow to shovel, clean..whatever needs to be done.
Posted by: beerologist at September 19, 2013 10:15 AM (CdhVC)
Posted by: NATHAN HALE BOEHNER at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (sj9LN)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (IXrOn)
Make the Dem Senate vote on Obamacare one more time. Lets see those Dem Senators stand for what they were bribed to vote for. Enjoy 2014 Dems.
Posted by: Chaos, it the other dark meat at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (oDCMR)
Posted by: alexthechick - Team Oh Fuck All This Shit at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: John Boehner, Founding Father at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (TpXEI)
Posted by: Keith Arnold at September 19, 2013 02:13 PM (/vuFe)
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Exactly. EPA, FDA, Dept of Ed, HUD and several more need cut to zero, all others cut substantially, inclucing medicare, medicaid and social security.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (9T/th)
Posted by: AmishDude at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (xSegX)
-We're pushing for a party to undertake specific efforts. Without those efforts, "winning" is purely a technical exercise.-
And that, ladies and gents (snicker), is why I come here. Brilliant.
Posted by: Bat Chain Puller at September 19, 2013 10:16 AM (SCcgT)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:17 AM (yETln)
There is no fight that the Boehner losers would ever take on NOW and to the hilt. It would always be the "wait, wait until the conditions are ripe." Bullshit. They were ripe the historic 2010 midterms. And what happened? Within weeks Boehner and Cantor were dissing and marginalizing the Tea Party as if they had nothing to do with the victory. All promises, actual and implied, were broken.
Cruz is challenging all of this crap. He's doing it straight-up and in the only way possible. And the following he's gathering is making a difference.
Posted by: rrpjr at September 19, 2013 10:17 AM (44ESq)
We're pushing for a party to undertake specific efforts. Without those efforts, "winning" is purely a technical exercise.
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Please bring this up with Gabriel on tonight's podcast. Serious, You Guys.
I want to know - let's say his hypothetical scenario where we continually cave to Democrats' demands for a healthcare plan that the majority of Americans hate, and that somehow means we win more Republican seats - THEN WHAT?
In this magical world where a GOP representative's constituents reward him for his betrayal with re-election, and in the next district over, the voters say, "Hey, I'd like a faithless, spineless piece of shit JUST LIKE HIM" and we pick up additional GOP seats - what then?
What happens when we give the signal for them to jump into action and NOW start governing like conservatives?
Bonus question: explain to me how this plan to retain and gain additional seats has a remote chance of success, or if that's too esoteric - how is the GOP going to survive without it's conservative base?
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:17 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 19, 2013 10:17 AM (ZshNr)
Has it been mentioned that Tom Delay had all his convictions overturned today?
Why do I have the feeling that if Delay were in the House leadership today, we would not be having these discussions.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 19, 2013 10:18 AM (TOk1P)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at September 19, 2013 10:18 AM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Purp[/i][/b][/u][/s] at September 19, 2013 10:18 AM (9MLX+)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:18 AM (IXrOn)
The effort to defund will likely fail in the Senate. It should be done, anyway.
Somebody ask me why. Please.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:19 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: steevy at September 19, 2013 10:19 AM (9XBK2)
"Hey, guys! Let's go annoy the Russians hundreds and hundreds of miles from any witnesses!"
Posted by: B at September 19, 2013 10:19 AM (VC56G)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 02:17 PM (yETln)
PPV opportunity and Darwin Award nomination.
Antagonize sovereign nations at your own risk.
Posted by: ConservativeMonster at September 19, 2013 10:19 AM (sGtp+)
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 19, 2013 10:19 AM (ZshNr)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:19 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: Schrödinger's cat [/i] at September 19, 2013 10:19 AM (U2UQk)
"There! His Majesty Barack can now read my name without glasses. And he can double the reward on my congressional exemption from obamacare!"
Posted by: JOHN HANCOCK BOEHNER at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (sj9LN)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (DmNpO)
Posted by: buzzion at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (LI48c)
Posted by: John Boehner, Founding Father at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (TpXEI)
Greenpeace vs. Russia
Say what you will, the Russia have their good points.
Posted by: Dandolo at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (0XBx+)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (CJjw5)
...I figure there's still shrapnel bouncing around from all the moonbat heads exploding.
Posted by: Purp[/i][/b][/u][/s] at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (9MLX+)
Posted by: Flatbush Joe at September 19, 2013 10:20 AM (ZPrif)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:21 AM (yETln)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:19 PM (CJjw5)
THIS. IS. SPARTA.
GOP edition of Thermopylae: "Here, we'll put down our shields and spears and let you pass. Why won't you like us?!?!"
Posted by: ConservativeMonster at September 19, 2013 10:21 AM (oY6Yp)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:22 AM (/PCJa)
"102The effort to defund will likely fail in the Senate. It should be done, anyway.
Somebody ask me why. Please."
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C'mon Gabe. Challenge extended.
Posted by: meh at September 19, 2013 10:22 AM (W2qJe)
Posted by: John Boehner, Founding Father at September 19, 2013 10:22 AM (TpXEI)
Posted by: Flatbush Joe at September 19, 2013 10:22 AM (ZPrif)
Yea, but he KNEW how to herd cats and tell someone they'd have to blow him first if they wanted something.
Posted by: Purp[/i][/b][/u][/s] at September 19, 2013 10:22 AM (9MLX+)
Posted by: CarolT at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (z4WKX)
95 -
I'm still of the belief that the answer to your questions is, they don't WANT a majority in the House, much less the Senate. They want to survive as a party without YOU. They think there are good things that will come to them if they can shed some of you people, and more than a few of their colleagues.
Show me the evidence to the contrary. Show me what Boehner and Co. are doing to indicate they want MORE votes and more R members next year.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (TOk1P)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (/PCJa)
The government is sometimes a necessary evil, but it is always an evil. Thus, we should try to limit government at every level. I can't understand those who fear a shutdown. It will save us money, gain us seats, and wake up the LIVs. Every single federal program needs to be eyed for a cut.
With our debt problems (you know, the ones that TFG wants to fix by raising the debt ceiling that he railed W about for years), teh Pubbies have a perfect argument for dismantling entire departments.
Which is why they won't broach it. I'd also like to see somebody on our side confront TFG with the little fact that it's HIS SPENDING we have to pay off. How hard is it to bring out a little chart that shows the debt from the previous administration compared to the current one? $420B compared to $1.6T?
Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (0HooB)
Like you're ever gonna see that $50 again (laugh)
Posted by: tangonine at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (x3YFz)
Posted by: TOM PAINE BOEHNER at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (sj9LN)
http://preview.tinyurl.com/pwl2gqu
Posted by: Cretin, battling rampant cretinism everywhere at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (tfSla)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff
The Mike Murphy / Karl Rove answer is "because they can't *not* show up on election day! That would be unfurtumfertable!"
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at September 19, 2013 10:23 AM (Y/M/K)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:24 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: blaster at September 19, 2013 10:24 AM (W6bkf)
Posted by: Wimpy at September 19, 2013 10:24 AM (DHQv9)
I don't know but you might take this as an opportunity to question what other faulty information your "gut feelings" are feeding you, because Tom Delay was one of the biggest, most shameless pork-barrel spenders in GOP Congressional leadership history. You seem beguiled by the whole "Hammer" mythos surrounding him. Yes, and guess what that "Hammer" was used for during the '90s and 00's? Beat dissident small-government Republicans into line and get them to vote for things like Medicare Part B and massive spending bills.
So maybe you're right: if Delay were in the House leadership today we might not be having these discussions, but only because he would be brutalizing small government/tea party Congressmen with threats both legal and questionably ethical.
But hey, you know what you're talking about, I'm sure. You've got your gut! Who needs a basic knowledge of recent history? Facts are for pussies.
Posted by: Jeff B. at September 19, 2013 10:24 AM (yemTi)
Posted by: Iblis at September 19, 2013 10:25 AM (9221z)
In my dreams, a loudspeaker is placed in Boner's office, and he is forced to listen to Levin's rant, over and over.
Might also be a good idea for Malor and all the Poppin' Freshes to give him a listen, too.
What was it Goldwater said about moderation in the defense of liberty? Yeah, it's still true, as it has been every day since 1776.
Posted by: MrScribbler at September 19, 2013 10:26 AM (kaGpp)
You know, I went over the interview where he was claimed to have said this, expecting to be disappointed and dismayed...and these headlines are a total scandal-seeking botch job. He says no such thing, just restates standard "love the sinner hate the sin" Catholic doctrine.
Posted by: Jeff B. at September 19, 2013 10:26 AM (yemTi)
Meh. A spetznaz team dropped on the rig might have been more persuasive.
If people understand that the moment you appear uninvited on a platform you get 20lb of scrap steel lashed to your feet and tossed overboard, they might think twice.
Posted by: Purp[/i][/b][/u][/s] at September 19, 2013 10:26 AM (9MLX+)
Posted by: King Obi El Choombonger at September 19, 2013 10:26 AM (6xhLc)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:26 AM (IXrOn)
Posted by: John Boehner, Founding Father at September 19, 2013 10:27 AM (TpXEI)
The same polls that show the public strongly opposed to O-Care also show overwhelming opposition to shutting down the government to stop it, and that Republicans will be blamed by a more than 2-1 margin and a clear majority. As always. And this is before the Obama/media PR blitz on the subject!
It's easy for Cruz and Lee, in safe seats and not even on the ballot next year, to go all in on it. But they aren't even going to be able to blame Obama for it - Reid will not let the bill come to the floor unless he has the votes to beat it. Nothing ever hits Obama's desk, he can keep his feet on it.
But the "defunders" will continue their headlong rush, and blame anyone who doesn't jump off a cliff to help them. There is a word for it: "insane."
Posted by: Adjoran at September 19, 2013 10:27 AM (473jB)
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Nobody's perfect.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 02:23 PM (/PCJa)
It's not too late for the ship to unexpectedly spring a leak and suddenly sink.
"Da, good thing we intercepted you, or your boat might have taken you to the depths of the sea."
Posted by: ConservativeMonster at September 19, 2013 10:27 AM (oY6Yp)
>>>Pope Francis: Catholics ought to shut-up about abortion, gays | http://nyp.st/18cSBBL
You know, I went over the interview where he was claimed to have said this, expecting to be disappointed and dismayed...and these headlines are a total scandal-seeking botch job. He says no such thing, just restates standard "love the sinner hate the sin" Catholic doctrine.
Posted by: Jeff B. at September 19, 2013 02:26 PM (yemTi)
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Oh, so he walked it back. Typical.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:27 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: Jeff B.
Winning friends and acquaintances, JeffB style.
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at September 19, 2013 10:27 AM (Y/M/K)
Posted by: BENJAMIN RUSH BOEHNER at September 19, 2013 10:28 AM (sj9LN)
The other option that they don't care about the country and their constituents is almost too much to fathom.
Posted by: Rapunzel at September 19, 2013 10:28 AM (Nx76m)
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 19, 2013 10:28 AM (ZshNr)
Posted by: John Boehner, Founding Father at September 19, 2013 10:28 AM (TpXEI)
Posted by: John Boehner at September 19, 2013 10:29 AM (bJm7W)
Posted by: Cretin, battling rampant cretinism everywhere at September 19, 2013 10:29 AM (tfSla)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:29 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:30 AM (yETln)
Posted by: Shoot Me at September 19, 2013 10:30 AM (qiXMt)
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2013 10:30 AM (g1DWB)
What we have now is a lemon parade marching us straight into the circular firing line.
Bring a mop and bucket, its gonna get messy.
Posted by: dananjcon at September 19, 2013 10:31 AM (wmU4G)
Posted by: Schrödinger's cat [/i] at September 19, 2013 10:31 AM (U2UQk)
Posted by: John Boehner, Founding Father at September 19, 2013 10:31 AM (TpXEI)
It's BurtTC. We have a history, 99% of it on his side lobbing weirdly sua sponte attacks on me. I don't really care if he gets pissy. He said something astronomically stupid and deserves to be made to realize just how retarded it was. I mean, Tom Delay as small-government TrueCon hero? How fucking dumb and ignorant of recent history do you have to be to even float that idea in a public forum with your own online identity attached to it so that it can embarrass you?
Posted by: Jeff B. at September 19, 2013 10:31 AM (yemTi)
Posted by: Cretin, battling rampant cretinism everywhere at September 19, 2013 10:32 AM (tfSla)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:32 AM (IXrOn)
No idea why. I assume Greenpeace were being assholes. The Greenpeace ecotards are live tweeting the assault.
Posted by: Flatbush Joe at September 19, 2013 02:10 PM (ZPrif)
BWAHAHAHA! The Greenpeace weenies are about to find out that the Russkies are nowhere near as gentle as the Japanese when it comes to fucking with their stuff. The Japanese can live without whale meat but the Russians really, really need oil.
Posted by: joncelli at September 19, 2013 10:32 AM (RD7QR)
The effort to defund will likely fail in the Senate. It should be done, anyway.
Somebody ask me why. Please.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:19 PM (CJjw5)
Can I answer? PLEASE?!?!?
Because the previous 40 votes were all "dead end" stand-alone votes meant for show? Because if it were attached to a "must-pass" piece of legislation, Dingy Harry might actually have to justify PlaceboCare with a vote again? Because it is a cup check for the House PRL on whether a defund/delay of PlaceboCare is the absolute first thing jettisoned either in conference or in ping-pong?
Posted by: steveegg at September 19, 2013 10:32 AM (o44nj)
Posted by: TOM PAINE BOEHNER at September 19, 2013 10:32 AM (sj9LN)
This thought of course assumes a party that takes the fight to the donks, yeah, I guess I should not drink this early in the day.
Posted by: Dandolo at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (0XBx+)
Posted by: Ma Bell at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (RLdcX)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (DmNpO)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (ZshNr)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (9Xc5j)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (IXrOn)
Posted by: Jeff B. at September 19, 2013 02:24 PM (yemTi)
As opposed to every member of the congressional black caucus?
Posted by: tangonine at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (x3YFz)
Posted by: @JohnTant at September 19, 2013 10:33 AM (F3IIA)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:34 AM (IXrOn)
He's mocking an earlier post by Gabe which utterly mis-characterized a statement by Cruz.
Posted by: ConservativeMonster at September 19, 2013 10:34 AM (v3pYe)
Posted by: Schrödinger's cat at September 19, 2013 02:31 PM (U2UQk)
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I know. It was a sarcastic reference to Gabriel Malor's earlier post about Ted Cruz "walking back" his remarks on the defunding fight.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:34 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: Coach Boehner at September 19, 2013 10:35 AM (bmp0d)
Posted by: The GOP at September 19, 2013 10:35 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:17 PM (CJjw5)
A merger of the two halves of the bipartisan Party-In-Government?
Posted by: steveegg at September 19, 2013 10:35 AM (o44nj)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at September 19, 2013 10:35 AM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Ragamuffin at September 19, 2013 10:36 AM (fzFF6)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 10:36 AM (IXrOn)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at September 19, 2013 10:37 AM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Schrödinger's cat [/i] at September 19, 2013 10:37 AM (U2UQk)
On the one hand, I'm glad to see Ace knock down the idea that we should always fight the next battle, but on the other hand, I hate that he's having to repudiate a cob in the process.
It occurs to me that "Fight on the next hill" is as meaningful as the sign at Joe's Crab Shack: "Free crab tomorrow."
Posted by: Bubba at September 19, 2013 10:37 AM (8tLzE)
As I recall, the Republicans went Dem-Lite for most of 2005 & 2006, got their clocks cleaned and lost the House (the Senate followed in 200 in 2006, and the Republicans only got the House back (and gained in the Senate) because of "RINO!!!! hunting" in 2010.
Then, in 2012, despite a Re-elected Democrat president, we maintained our majority in the House, and gained in most State houses.
So... how about you produce some evidence that "RINO!!!! hunting" has caused any significant damage to the party?
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 02:33 PM (/PCJa)
They went Dem-Lite in 2003, somehow survived 2004, and lost both Houses of Congress in 2006. Besides, they're now hunting us.
Posted by: steveegg at September 19, 2013 10:37 AM (o44nj)
Not sure what the joke here is (keep in mind, I'm pretty slow myself today), but god knows you won't find me saying a word in favor of the Mos Eisley-esque wretched hive of scum and villainy that is the CBC.
Posted by: Jeff B. at September 19, 2013 10:37 AM (yemTi)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:38 AM (yETln)
Posted by: wrg500 at September 19, 2013 10:39 AM (kl3xJ)
Posted by: Shoot Me at September 19, 2013 02:30 PM
If a worthless majority is all you want, just switch parties.
Posted by: Big Ben at September 19, 2013 10:39 AM (I5Htn)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at September 19, 2013 10:39 AM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:34 PM (CJjw5)
There is no place for sarcasm or levity here.
Posted by: Purity and Seriousness Brigade at September 19, 2013 10:39 AM (gqgiP)
*knockknock*
Francis?
*knockknock*
Francis?
*knockknock*
Francis?
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at September 19, 2013 10:39 AM (/kI1Q)
You're kidding, right?
What does Gabe have against pink underwear?
Posted by: MrScribbler at September 19, 2013 10:39 AM (kaGpp)
Posted by: John Boehner, Founding Father at September 19, 2013 10:40 AM (TpXEI)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:40 AM (yETln)
Posted by: Adm. David Farragut Boehner at September 19, 2013 10:40 AM (8ZskC)
Can I answer? PLEASE?!?!?
Because the previous 40 votes were all "dead end" stand-alone votes meant for show? Because if it were attached to a "must-pass" piece of legislation, Dingy Harry might actually have to justify PlaceboCare with a vote again? Because it is a cup check for the House PRL on whether a defund/delay of PlaceboCare is the absolute first thing jettisoned either in conference or in ping-pong?
Posted by: steveegg at September 19, 2013 02:32 PM (o44nj)
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Too micro. The answer I was looking for is:
Because Fuck Them, That's Why.
You don't compromise on major principles. You don't put your imprimatur on a piece of legislation that "taxes" you for merely drawing breath. You don't give your okay to a bill that consists of mostly blank pages that O'Stumblefuck's appointed bureaucrats can fill in at their leisure years later.
You stand up and say, "Fuck that. You want my vote? You can't have it and here's why, America."
You let your constituents know where you stand, which should be with them.
Or you just stand aside and whine that there's nothing you could do, anyway. Like a RINO pussy.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:40 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: blaster at September 19, 2013 10:40 AM (W6bkf)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 02:38 PM (yETln)
He's a bit of an anti-freedom thug....don't you think?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2013 10:40 AM (gqgiP)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:41 AM (yETln)
Posted by: Winston Churchill Boehner at September 19, 2013 10:41 AM (8ZskC)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at September 19, 2013 10:42 AM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Troll Feeder at September 19, 2013 10:42 AM (kJ474)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at September 19, 2013 10:42 AM (R2RYK)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:40 PM (CJjw5)
Eh....I'd still hit it.
Posted by: Typical lewd Moron at September 19, 2013 10:42 AM (gqgiP)
Posted by: Ma Bell at September 19, 2013 10:42 AM (RLdcX)
There is no place for sarcasm or levity here.
Posted by: Purity and Seriousness Brigade at September 19, 2013 02:39 PM (gqgiP)
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I paid for the Platinum Membership; I'm gonna use my Platinum Benefits. So there.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:42 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: Bigby's Empty Hands at September 19, 2013 10:43 AM (3ZtZW)
Posted by: Snail racing champion, on the move at September 19, 2013 10:43 AM (JyjPb)
Posted by: Wimpy at September 19, 2013 10:43 AM (Dwehj)
They'll break your heart every time.
Did I mention I stopped being a Brows fan in the 90s?
Posted by: Warden at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (bmp0d)
If we are using football analogies I've got to tell you it didn't help the New Orleans football team when all of the fans wore bags over their heads and called them the 'aints. It was funny and cathartic but it didn't help.
They slowly built their team up. I think we are doing that with Cruz. First time I've had a small ray of hope.
Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (m2CN7)
Arpaio is a thug.
Just because he goes after illegals, -- which is a fine idea by the way -- doesn't mean that we should discard the constitution and cheer for his many other anti-freedom activities.
Posted by: Typical lewd Moron at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (gqgiP)
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (ZshNr)
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Yes, we are. Or, at least, they are. The many, many GOP voters and fierce supporters of Romney. They have little to no principles or ideological viewpoints. Hell, most of them never think about an issue any deeper than "I don't want to pay more taxes".
As for those who are personally invested in the party, like David Frum or Karl Rove, it is all about electoral victories, and nothing else.
But then, this all largely is the same for the Democrats, at this point. Both parties are now nothing more than corporate political entities, vying for their share of the government pie. They sniff at you if you dare suggest they work hard, or if you want them to actually fight for any values. After a while, they'll start threatening you if you don't vote for them.
Much like unions, really.
Posted by: YourPoopyPants at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (bOKSd)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (yETln)
Posted by: Schrödinger's cat [/i] at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (U2UQk)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at September 19, 2013 10:44 AM (/kI1Q)
If we are using football analogies I've got to tell you it didn't help the New Orleans football team when all of the fans wore bags over their heads and called them the 'aints. It was funny and cathartic but it didn't help.
They slowly built their team up. I think we are doing that with Cruz.First time I've hada small ray of hope.
Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2013 02:44 PM (m2CN7)
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Yes, 40 years qualifies as "slowly."
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:45 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at September 19, 2013 10:45 AM (0HooB)
Posted by: Ma Bell at September 19, 2013 02:42 PM (RLdcX)
My Green Cheeked Conure was just trapped beneath the couch by my sun conures. He puffed up and ran back and for saying "goddammit goddammit goddamit"
THAT was compelling.
Posted by: tangonine at September 19, 2013 10:45 AM (x3YFz)
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (g1DWB)
Or you just stand aside and whine that there's nothing you could do, anyway. Like a RINO pussy.
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Bravo. No walk back necessary.
Posted by: meh at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (W2qJe)
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It's the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
Posted by: RoyalOil at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (VjL9S)
Posted by: Ma Bell at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (RLdcX)
Posted by: alexthechick - Team Oh Fuck All This Shit at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: Jean at September 19, 2013 02:45 PM (3hIs0)
Oh, so you root for the Hokies too?
Posted by: joncelli at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (RD7QR)
Not the first time the Ruskies have tangled with the ecotards from Greenpeas. It did not turn out well for the Greenies.
I like this one a lot because these goofballs still thought the earth was warming a year ago.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2013 02:30 PM (g1DWB)
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Oh thats hilarious...the guy pleading for you to save the children is a hoot!!
the video was made in Aug 2012....a year later 60% more Arctic ice!! ELEVENTY!!!!
Posted by: dananjcon at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (wmU4G)
Too micro. The answer I was looking for is:
Because Fuck Them, That's Why.
You don't compromise on major principles. You don't put your imprimatur on a piece of legislation that "taxes" you for merely drawing breath. You don't give your okay to a bill that consists of mostly blank pages that O'Stumblefuck's appointed bureaucrats can fill in at their leisure years later.
You stand up and say, "Fuck that. You want my vote? You can't have it and here's why, America."
You let your constituents know where you stand, which should be with them.
Or you just stand aside and whine that there's nothing you could do, anyway. Like a RINO pussy.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:40 PM (CJjw5)
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you today's Comment of the Day™, even if what prompted this was deemed "too micro".
Posted by: steveegg at September 19, 2013 10:46 AM (o44nj)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:40 PM (CJjw5)
100% correct.
We are getting bogged down in wonkish, Inside Baseball minutia, when the only issue should be whether the Republicans are fighting tooth-and-nail against this destruction of our freedoms.
Sure, ObamaCare costs a lot, but that's not the problem.
The problem is that it takes our freedom, and that is something to die for.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2013 10:47 AM (gqgiP)
Says it all
Posted by: Ma Bell at September 19, 2013 02:46 PM (RLdcX)
Trick question. No spawn of Obama would have the genetic balls to be on the roof where Ty and Glen took the mortar.
Posted by: tangonine at September 19, 2013 10:47 AM (x3YFz)
Posted by: t-bird at September 19, 2013 10:47 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Buzzion at September 19, 2013 10:48 AM (tzp8R)
Posted by: steveegg at September 19, 2013 02:46 PM (o44nj)
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Sorry, I would amend that to say, that while you are correct, it was more specific than what I was after.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:49 AM (CJjw5)
Sorry, I would amend that to say, that while you are correct, it was more specific than what I was after.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:49 PM (CJjw5)
It's all good.
Posted by: steveegg at September 19, 2013 10:50 AM (o44nj)
Posted by: Jean at September 19, 2013 10:50 AM (3hIs0)
Walking it back.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at September 19, 2013 02:33 PM (IXrOn)
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Oh dear...not another donnybrook!
Posted by: dananjcon at September 19, 2013 10:50 AM (wmU4G)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:50 AM (yETln)
His jails are great. But he is quite the favors-broker, which scares me.
Crony Corruption is Crony Corruption.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2013 10:50 AM (gqgiP)
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Yes, 40 years qualifies as "slowly."
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 02:45 PM (CJjw5)
come on now, it was only 29 years. ( actually only seven if you count their first playoff appearance)
Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2013 10:51 AM (m2CN7)
They're a bitch to pluck, but if you feed them correctly they taste great sautéed with some morels in a butter sauce.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2013 10:52 AM (gqgiP)
To up and leave, making room for a new team? I hear ya...
Posted by: t-bird at September 19, 2013 02:47 PM (FcR7P)
I respectfully differ.
I have a heartfelt hate for everything Cleveland (I'm a Steeler fan), yet I respect their hate for me and believe it or not, we've got that AFC Central (fuck the North) bond.
With the GOP? no. No respect. Just vile bastards.
Posted by: tangonine at September 19, 2013 10:52 AM (x3YFz)
I hated that movie when it was called "Sister Act."
Posted by: blaster at September 19, 2013 02:40 PM (W6bkf)
That's sister act 2. I always like the young red head nun.
Posted by: Buzzion at September 19, 2013 02:48 PM (tzp8R)
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Heh. That reminds me - we had a short, thin black soldier in one of my platoons, once that we called "Happy Day" because he was a dead ringer for the kid in Sister Act that sings, "Oh, Happy Day" in the movie - including the kid's size.
He'd get so pissed.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:52 AM (CJjw5)
Posted by: RWC Chalupa Batman at September 19, 2013 10:53 AM (fWAjv)
Posted by: Bud Norton at September 19, 2013 10:53 AM (6cOMd)
Your house must be lousy with shrieks and whistles. I had a Green Conure who could rattle your head. Cute little guy though.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 02:50 PM (yETln)
Rusty just talks. it's the goddam sun conures that won't give a moment's peace until the sun sets.
Posted by: tangonine at September 19, 2013 10:54 AM (x3YFz)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 10:54 AM (yETln)
The first rule of obamacare is you don't talk about obamacare.
Posted by: FIGHTCLUB BOEHNER at September 19, 2013 02:52 PM (sj9LN)
The second rule of PlaceboCare is you don't dare defund or delay it when it counts. After all, MittensCare is its godfather.
Posted by: Fightclub Bo(eh)ner at September 19, 2013 10:54 AM (o44nj)
And win two Super Bowls after they leave while their replacements suck 31 flavors of ass?
Metaphor needs work.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at September 19, 2013 10:55 AM (/kI1Q)
Posted by: t-bird at September 19, 2013 10:55 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: RWC Chalupa Batman at September 19, 2013 10:55 AM (fWAjv)
As a contract employee, by the way, I'm one of the few people that has more work than I can do these days.
So delay vs. defund is a moot point for me.
Posted by: Oschisms at September 19, 2013 10:55 AM (pfVS8)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:56 AM (/PCJa)
I kind of want to go just to Instagram everything she eats.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at September 19, 2013 10:57 AM (/kI1Q)
Might have to be worried about finding a doctor by the time you are ready to pay for your healthcare and eventual demise thanks to Obamadoesn'tcare.
Posted by: sweet...ish at September 19, 2013 10:57 AM (bj+Nc)
RINO....you caved!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2013 02:53 PM (gqgiP)
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I just walked it back. That's all.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at September 19, 2013 10:58 AM (CJjw5)
Republicans: "We are going to eventually win the game by kicking more field goals!"
Me: "But what about offense, defense, passing....?"
Republicans: "On thing at a time! First - field goals. Then we can work on that other stuff you mentioned that we also suck at."
Me: "But in the meantime, won't you keep perpetually losing? And by constantly losing all the time, won't you lose the income from the fans to pursue improvements to other parts of the team?"
Republicans "You just don't understand how football works..."
Posted by: TVland at September 19, 2013 10:58 AM (/EkKm)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 02:56 PM (/PCJa)
cause and effect man, cause and effect.
Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2013 10:58 AM (m2CN7)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 10:59 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: RWC Chalupa Batman at September 19, 2013 10:59 AM (fWAjv)
Posted by: Jean at September 19, 2013 10:59 AM (3hIs0)
The Chiefs only beat teams that are good and only as fluke. Later in the season they will face a team that is 0-9 and will lose 45-0. I say that as a Chiefs fan.
Posted by: sweet...ish at September 19, 2013 10:59 AM (bj+Nc)
Posted by: Oschisms at September 19, 2013 11:00 AM (pfVS8)
In my dreams, a loudspeaker is placed in Boner's office, and he is forced to listen to Levin's rant, over and over.
Might also be a good idea for Malor and all the Poppin' Freshes to give him a listen, too.
What was it Goldwater said about moderation in the defense of liberty? Yeah, it's still true, as it has been every day since 1776.
Posted by: MrScribbler at September 19, 2013 02:26 PM (kaGpp)
right on...
Posted by: Shoey at September 19, 2013 11:00 AM (jdOk/)
Posted by: Jean at September 19, 2013 11:01 AM (3hIs0)
Posted by: mare at September 19, 2013 11:02 AM (A98Xu)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 11:02 AM (/PCJa)
Posted by: Sticky Wicket at September 19, 2013 11:03 AM (sCynV)
Lots of doctor's "retiring" due to the shit storm that is Obamadoesn'tcare. Hope yours isn't one of them.
Posted by: sweet...ish at September 19, 2013 11:03 AM (bj+Nc)
The GOP needs to find an "Here is what we will do if you elect us!" kind of message.
We've tried the status quo, "we will monkey around with the Democrats ideas, make them more palatable and just a wee bit less Stalinist, and then we will run things better than those asshats!" message, and it failed in two straight elections.
Lets go.
Posted by: MTF at September 19, 2013 11:03 AM (B5y+v)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 11:04 AM (yETln)
I would like to see just one political pudit on the right run for national office. The only one that I know of so far that walked the talk is Texas state senator , Dan Patrick.
Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2013 11:04 AM (m2CN7)
I'm just looking at this as a serious incentive to work my ass off.
Posted by: Oschisms at September 19, 2013 11:06 AM (pfVS8)
Posted by: bonhomme at September 19, 2013 02:54 PM (yETln)
Try Coyote Blog.
Here's a search screen from over there:
http://tinyurl.com/mx4kexs
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2013 11:06 AM (gqgiP)
Posted by: runningrn at September 19, 2013 11:08 AM (PLOz8)
If enough people do it? Look for a new "Rule" to come down that Doctors can't accept patients without insurance- that you'll have to secure (Guaranteed! Issue!!!) insurance before you can be seen, and all services must be reported on a claim.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) MFM Delenda Est at September 19, 2013 03:02 PM (/PCJa)
They already do it in Canada and Cuba, and it's something Secretary Ratched can do on her own.
Posted by: Fightclub Bo(eh)ner at September 19, 2013 11:09 AM (o44nj)
Posted by: CarolT at September 19, 2013 11:09 AM (z4WKX)
Lots of doctor's "retiring" due to the shit storm that is Obamadoesn'tcare. Hope yours isn't one of them.
Posted by: sweet...ish at September 19, 2013 03:03 PM (bj+Nc)
Actually, hope yours is one of them; then you can get Fourth Department-level care under the table while everybody else gets NICEd to death.
Posted by: Fightclub Bo(eh)ner at September 19, 2013 11:10 AM (o44nj)
I don't deny that there will be less procedures, drug research, etc.: I'm just resigned to the fact that medical research in the US is now frozen in time. Delay vs. Defund doesn't really affect that, though, does it?
Posted by: Oschisms at September 19, 2013 11:11 AM (pfVS8)
Posted by: General Douglas MacBoener at September 19, 2013 11:11 AM (d2CZd)
Will Uncle Sam do my next proctology exam? Allllllll Righty then!
Posted by: Jim Carey at September 19, 2013 11:11 AM (EGPJQ)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2013 11:12 AM (a4Omg)
And you know what? The base was *fine* with that, until amnesty made everyone lose their minds. And if we're arguing about weakness now it means the RINO!!! hunting has NOT worked.
I'm sick of the self-flattering image the base has of itself and I'm sick of the "IF ONLY THE ESTABLISHMENT!" conspiracy theories. I've grown convinced that the Right is only good at alienating people.
Posted by: Shoot Me at September 19, 2013 11:12 AM (qiXMt)
Hope that works out for ya. I've got a kid so I have to think about what will be left behind for him when I'm gone. I would really prefer a free republic. So even if I have a plan B to avoid what is being set up through the rest of MY life, I sure as hell don't want to subject my kid to a life with more gov't and less freedom and Obamadoesn'tcare is one of the steps to socialism. F that. I will fight for him if nothing else.
Posted by: sweet...ish at September 19, 2013 11:12 AM (bj+Nc)
He really thinks he can become president? They really are in their own reality there in DC.
Posted by: Rapunzel at September 19, 2013 11:15 AM (Nx76m)
Hope that works out for ya. I've got a kid so I have to think about what will be left behind for him when I'm gone.
My hope is that my son gets to be a guy driving or operating a machine gun on a dune buggy scouring the badlands for fuel, and not one of the cattle-humans who will be eaten by Morlochs.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at September 19, 2013 11:17 AM (TpXEI)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2013 11:22 AM (a4Omg)
"...Republicans could do the following: pass a CR that funds the government for the next fiscal year at the same levels required by the sequestration law, codify in statute the suspension of the corporate employer mandate already announced by the Obama administration, and pair the statutory suspension of the corporate employer mandate with an equivalent suspension of the individual mandate and the exchange subsidies that go along with it."
http://bit.ly/1brmfqa
Posted by: Miss80sBaby at September 19, 2013 11:23 AM (YjDyJ)
Posted by: Buzzion at September 19, 2013 11:24 AM (kLBqw)
@287
Yes but he supported Dewhurst/RINO
That's just one of a few of things we do or did not agree on but I give him credit for putting his money where his mouth is.
Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2013 11:26 AM (m2CN7)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2013 11:26 AM (a4Omg)
Posted by: Congress at September 19, 2013 11:27 AM (M2qTM)
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Ooh, that'd make some leftards' heads asplode, him being a JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO and all.
Posted by: cool arrow at September 19, 2013 11:32 AM (WMsq+)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2013 03:22 PM (a4Omg
I see Prager more of a philosopher and teacher rather than a political pundit. Yes I also think he is better doing what he does now
Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2013 11:32 AM (m2CN7)
Posted by: Oschisms at September 19, 2013 11:44 AM (pfVS8)
Posted by: rickl at September 19, 2013 11:47 AM (zoehZ)
If the President wishes to veto, let him veto. It's his prerogative. But at least make him say he has no plans to alter course on ObamaCare, nor actually follow the law as enforced. And let him say he has moral power of the purse. Let him say that indeed.
Make him lay down a marker.
Posted by: Mr. Happy at September 19, 2013 11:50 AM (EcrfB)
No, the base was most definitely NOT "fine" with that. I was starting to hear some grumbling as early as 2003-2004, but there was reluctance to criticize Bush too much because we were at war at the time and he had delivered tax cuts awhile back. It was a combination of Harriet Miers and amnesty which finally made them say "ENOUGH!"
I've said this before and I'll say it again. In politics, you need to give your voters results or you're going to get a backlash. The main reason the Democrats are successful is because the Democrats both believe what their base believes and fights relentlessly on their base's behalf to give them what they want. Republicans spend most of their time talking about how their base is comprised of dumb, ignorant, gap-toothed hicks who just don't understand the sublime game of ten dimensional chess being played in Washington by their betters.
If the party doesn't start delivering results to its voters, the voters are going to vote for and donate to someone else.
Posted by: Doomed at September 19, 2013 11:59 AM (49aeA)
Posted by: Hillary - The Lipstick lezbianese at September 19, 2013 01:22 PM (IanLz)
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