Speaker of the House discussion

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

11 minutes ago, IGotWorms said:

So now they’re saying it’s gonna be Mike Johnson, a Trumper out of Louisiana.

Voted to deny the 2020 election results

He did but his argument was a little softer  (slightly) than the others. Rather than focus on fraud he argued that the influx of mail ballots in order to deal with Covid delegitimized the results. It’s still a bogus argument but it can be made with a straight face without lying. 

Johnson is apparently a quiet dude who is affable and has avoided offending anyone. Maybe they’ll vote for him. 

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,099]

Hot news flash: liberals disagree with Republican nominee!!!

Absolutely shocking!

[IGotWorms 4,058]

1 minute ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Hot news flash: liberals disagree with Republican nominee!!!

Absolutely shocking!

I fully expect I won’t agree with him ideologically.

It’s the voting against democracy part that goes a little far, imo.

HTH!

[SUXBNME 1,499]

As a registered Republican, yes, it is pretty damn embarrassing we can't seem to nominate a speaker. 
Can't blame the Rinos, either. 

[thegeneral 3,208]

13 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Hot news flash: liberals disagree with Republican nominee!!!

Absolutely shocking!

They can pick whoever, they have the majority. Just get it done already. Clown show!

[Hardcore troubadour 15,416]

You can blame McCarthy. He agreed to do something then didn’t follow through. And what was asked was something that any normal citizen would agree with. No big spending bills all rolled into one, without it even being read. Who’s got a problem with that? Just because Gaetz is an a-hole doesn’t make him wrong. 

[thegeneral 3,208]

1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

You can blame McCarthy. He agreed to do something then didn’t follow through. And what was asked was something that any normal citizen would agree with. No big spending bills all rolled into one, without it even being read. Who’s got a problem with that? Just because Gaetz is an a-hole doesn’t make him wrong. 

Biden played them like a fiddle. Bunch of bozos

[Hardcore troubadour 15,416]

2 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

Biden played them like a fiddle. Bunch of bozos

Yeah, that’s what a president is supposed to do. Child. 

[thegeneral 3,208]

1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Yeah, that’s what a president is supposed to do. Child. 

The previous dude didn’t get those instructions

[Hardcore troubadour 15,416]

3 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

The previous dude didn’t get those instructions

What happened to unifying Joe? Mr “reach across the aisle “ ?  And I thought you were against whataboutisms? Don’t say that anymore. You’ve lost the privilege.  

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It should be embarrassing. I do blame Matt Gaetz for this nonsense.  Whilst Kevin McCarthy wasn’t the best choice you work with what you have and make change slowly from within.  

[thegeneral 3,208]

15 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

What happened to unifying Joe? Mr “reach across the aisle “ ?  And I thought you were against whataboutisms? Don’t say that anymore. You’ve lost the privilege.  

Yeah. He reached across the aisle to get his stuff done. What are you talking about?

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,099]

8 hours ago, IGotWorms said:

I fully expect I won’t agree with him ideologically.

It’s the voting against democracy part that goes a little far, imo.

HTH!

You do that every election when you vote Democrat so not sure why it's an issue with you now. 

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,099]

8 hours ago, thegeneral said:

They can pick whoever, they have the majority. Just get it done already. Clown show!

Which clown show again?  The Biden Presidency?

[Reality 3,121]

This is dumb and embarrassing, it's gone on long enough. Elect a focking speaker and do your job.

[Fnord 2,264]

11 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

What happened to unifying Joe? Mr “reach across the aisle “ ?  And I thought you were against whataboutisms? Don’t say that anymore. You’ve lost the privilege.  

FFS. You know as well as anyone that the RW Media will NEVER allow this iteration of the Gang of Putzes to reach across the aisle to forward legislation. Even the perception of something like that occurring will torch that lawmakers chances of reelection, as Democrats are all evil Marxisttrannygroomerzombies that cannot be compromised with, only destroyed. 

Sounds similar to how Hamas speaks of Israel.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,416]

6 minutes ago, Fnord said:

FFS. You know as well as anyone that the RW Media will NEVER allow this iteration of the Gang of Putzes to reach across the aisle to forward legislation. Even the perception of something like that occurring will torch that lawmakers chances of reelection, as Democrats are all evil Marxisttrannygroomerzombies that cannot be compromised with, only destroyed. 

Sounds similar to how Hamas speaks of Israel.

I don’t think the right would turn Biden down if he wanted to make the border secure. But he doesn’t, obviously.  

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31 minutes ago, Fnord said:

FFS. You know as well as anyone that the RW Media will NEVER allow this iteration of the Gang of Putzes to reach across the aisle to forward legislation. Even the perception of something like that occurring will torch that lawmakers chances of reelection, as Democrats are all evil Marxisttrannygroomerzombies that cannot be compromised with, only destroyed. 

Sounds similar to how Hamas speaks of Israel.

You should copyright this.  I believe it has potentail to catch on bigly.

[Engorgeous George 2,331]

The preventative vacine for Marxisttrannygroomerzombies is Covfefe brand Invermectine, now with more Orange.

[squistion 2,197]

From the Twitters: 

Andy Warhol was close but not quite right. Here's the real truth: In the future, everyone will be Speaker of the House for 15 minutes.

 

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

Someone must have complained about the title of this thread because it’s been changed without my knowledge. I thought what I had was accurate but whatever. 
 

I’ve been getting all of my predictions wrong here but what the heck: I predict in about an hour or so Mike Johnson is going to be elected speaker. Somehow this time it feels different. Yes he’s a Trumper and a hardline conservative but he’s more quiet about it, more understated than a blowhard like Jim Johnson. He comes off as a more serious type. I think that will be enough for the moderates to vote for him. We’ll see. 

[Reality 3,121]

11 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

Someone must have complained about the title of this thread because it’s been changed without my knowledge. I thought what I had was accurate but whatever. 

That's Mike's subtle way of calling you a clown, enjoy. 

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

8 minutes ago, Reality said:

That's Mike's subtle way of calling you a clown, enjoy. 

Lol I don’t mind being called a clown. Though given some of the posts made here (you certainly included) it seems a little ironic. 

[Reality 3,121]

2 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

Lol I don’t mind being called a clown. Though given some of the posts made here (you certainly included) it seems a little ironic. 

That would only make sense if I had a thread with a really stupid title that needed to be adjusted. HTH

Here's a tip, take Mike's hint and quit pointing fingers at others.

Sound good, cupcake?

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59 minutes ago, Reality said:

That's Mike's subtle way of calling you a clown, enjoy. 

Is it? Or did one of our resident MAGAmooks **GASP** hit a report button that they are all so convinced is strictly the provenance of the evil marxisttrannygroomerzombies? Which one of you "grown men" was it?!??

[IGotWorms 4,058]

1 hour ago, Reality said:

That's Mike's subtle way of calling you a clown, enjoy. 

Lol this coming from the group that supports anti-democracy election deniers as speaker of the focking house and third in line to the presidency.

But can’t even actually elect one of them in any decent amount of time because congressional republicans are so focking inept!

 indeed

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

59 minutes ago, Reality said:

That would only make sense if I had a thread with a really stupid title that needed to be adjusted. HTH

Here's a tip, take Mike's hint and quit pointing fingers at others.

Sound good, cupcake?

I wasn’t pointing fingers at anyone here. The title was about the House of Representatives. 

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

Looks like I was right. Gonna be Johnson. And in truth if he does a good job all of this infighting will be forgotten. 
Test #1: will we get Ukraine funding? 
Test #2: will the government shut down in November? 

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4 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

Looks like I was right. Gonna be Johnson. And in truth if he does a good job all of this infighting will be forgotten. 
Test #1: will we get Ukraine funding? 
Test #2: will the government shut down in November? 

Hopefully this wasn’t one of your Eddie Mush type picks and don’t worry  unfortunately all of the government pensions and welfare in Ukraine will get paid

[Tree of Knowledge 1,855]

I am glad it is a MAGA patriot taking the gavel.  Now we can get down to business of saving our country.  

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

4 minutes ago, HellToupee said:

Hopefully this wasn’t one of your Eddie Mush type picks and don’t worry  unfortunately all of the government pensions and welfare in Ukraine will get paid

Eddie Mush? Had to look that up. You love my picks HT. Keep a close eye on my rock album list, some of your faves from Bostontown will be coming up in the next few weeks. 

[GutterBoy 2,899]

So the new speaker tried to overthrow the election?

 

 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,416]

26 minutes ago, IGotWorms said:

Lol this coming from the group that supports anti-democracy election deniers as speaker of the focking house and third in line to the presidency.

But can’t even actually elect one of them in any decent amount of time because congressional republicans are so focking inept!

 indeed

You talking about Hakeem Jeffries? He’s an election denier. You didn’t know that? 

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,099]

27 minutes ago, IGotWorms said:

Lol this coming from the group that supports anti-democracy election deniers as speaker of the focking house and third in line to the presidency.

But can’t even actually elect one of them in any decent amount of time because congressional republicans are so focking inept!

 indeed

You vote Democrat.  You shouldn't be pointing fingers at ANYONE and talking about ineptness.

We would prefer if you just smiled, said "Thank-you" and go on your merry way. 

[Reality 3,121]

28 minutes ago, IGotWorms said:

Lol this coming from the group that supports anti-democracy election deniers as speaker of the focking house and third in line to the presidency.

But can’t even actually elect one of them in any decent amount of time because congressional republicans are so focking inept!

 indeed

You're becoming more unhinged than usual. FYI

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

2 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

So the new speaker tried to overthrow the election?

 

 

He will have to answer that question sooner or later. But as I wrote above I think he’s got an OK answer. 

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,099]

4 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

So the new speaker tried to overthrow the election?

 

 

Somebody quickly ran to the DNC Glory Hole to slurp up their talking points, I see.  

Did you at least ask for a reach around from your masters while you were there?

[The Real timschochet 6,760]

I always look at everyone with a clean slate when they take higher office. Soeaker is a big job and it doesn’t matter what happened before. So I wish this guy well and I hope he succeeds (except on enacting policies I disagree with Lol.) 

[Reality 3,121]

33 minutes ago, Fnord said:

Is it? Or did one of our resident MAGAmooks **GASP** hit a report button that they are all so convinced is strictly the provenance of the evil marxisttrannygroomerzombies? Which one of you "grown men" was it?!??

How many times do you think you have typed out magamook?

Anyway, appreciate the level headed response from the self-proclaimed forum moderate.

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8 minutes ago, Reality said:

How many times do you think you have typed out magamook?

Anyway, appreciate the level headed response from the self-proclaimed forum moderate.

I don't have to type it out anymore, my phone does it for me after I type in MA.

And you're welcome. Always ready to be the voice of reason in this right wing snotbubble called the Geek Club.