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Yeah... yeah it did.No, it didn't, but you are free to believe that if you wish.Last night spoke well.Please boys, pretend you have a mandate and act that way. That's how we got the White House that last two times so there's no reason to believe it won't work for a third.
You are welcome to believe these lies. Those who don't know politics usually do.Yeah... yeah it did.No, it didn't, but you are free to believe that if you wish.Last night spoke well.Please boys, pretend you have a mandate and act that way. That's how we got the White House that last two times so there's no reason to believe it won't work for a third.
You are welcome to believe these lies. Those who don't know politics usually do.Yeah... yeah it did.No, it didn't, but you are free to believe that if you wish.Last night spoke well.Please boys, pretend you have a mandate and act that way. That's how we got the White House that last two times so there's no reason to believe it won't work for a third.
Sure... pfft... whatever...You are welcome to believe these lies. Those who don't know politics usually do.Yeah... yeah it did.No, it didn't, but you are free to believe that if you wish.Last night spoke well.Please boys, pretend you have a mandate and act that way. That's how we got the White House that last two times so there's no reason to believe it won't work for a third.
I believe i'm right, I was yesterday.You are welcome to believe these lies. Those who don't know politics usually do.Yeah... yeah it did.No, it didn't, but you are free to believe that if you wish.Last night spoke well.Please boys, pretend you have a mandate and act that way. That's how we got the White House that last two times so there's no reason to believe it won't work for a third.
Right about what had been coming for six years? Yeah, you're a real whizkid. Learn American Politics little man, then banter.I believe i'm right, I was yesterday.You are welcome to believe these lies. Those who don't know politics usually do.Yeah... yeah it did.No, it didn't, but you are free to believe that if you wish.Last night spoke well.Please boys, pretend you have a mandate and act that way. That's how we got the White House that last two times so there's no reason to believe it won't work for a third.
Obama is the worst disease to hit our shores. He hasn't done a fucking thing about ebola, terrorism or any damn other thing that has come our way. How the hell do you pin his failures on a group of people not even in power?The Tea Party is the absolute worst disease to ever infect American politics. Intelligent people can come together to fight Ebola, bubonic plague and other dangerous diseases - but not the Nazi Tea Party.
Obama is the worst disease to hit our shores. He hasn't done a fucking thing about ebola, terrorism or any damn other thing that has come our way. How the hell do you pin his failures on a group of people not even in power?The Tea Party is the absolute worst disease to ever infect American politics. Intelligent people can come together to fight Ebola, bubonic plague and other dangerous diseases - but not the Nazi Tea Party.
Intelligent people realize when they are supporting a complete incompetent asshole and change direction. You don't seem to have had that epiphany yet and continue to blame others.
As the postelection celebration (for the GOP) and cleanup (for the White House and the Democrats) continues, some political observers of a D bent are trying to push a silver-lining idea: Now that the Republicans fully control Congress, they will have to act more responsibly and demonstrate that they can govern and not just say no to everything.
Isn't it pretty to think so.
There is little evidence to support this lovely notion. The fundamental political dynamic of the Republican Party has not shifted; it's advance has been fueled by its Obama-hating tea party wing. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Cory Gardner of Colorado will be two new GOP stars in the Senate, and they both hail from the far-right region of their party. Their model senator will likely be Ted Cruz of Texas, who on election night refused to endorse the newly reelected Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as Senate majority leader, signaling his intention to lead what might be called the Monkey Wrench Caucus.
Sure, Republican lawmakers will be eager to pass bills, but their efforts won't be aimed at forging compromises with the president. Their legislation will likely target Obamacare and slash spending for social programs. They can be expected to fiercely block presidential appointments, especially judges. They might try to enact restrictions on abortion, and they will certainly seek to gut environmental regulations and climate change policies. Oh yes, and they will push tax cuts for the well-to-do. Such an agenda will be predicated on more confrontation and obstruction.
The idea that Republicans, emboldened by this election, will now negotiate more reasonably with the president seems like wishful thinking. At least one senior administration official assumes it is. When I asked him whether he was buying this happy talk, he laughed and grimaced simultaneously. "The problem hasn't been that Boehner doesn't want to govern," he said. "He can't, because of the crazies in his own party." With these election results, the official pointed out, there will be even more "crazies" for Boehner and McConnell to contend with.
"And just wait until Cruz is chairman of some subcommittee," he added with a sigh. A long sigh.
More: White House Aide: No Way the GOP Will Work With Us - Mother Jones
The next two years will be a wealth of lunacy for political historians.
Pure Alinsky.As the postelection celebration (for the GOP) and cleanup (for the White House and the Democrats) continues, some political observers of a D bent are trying to push a silver-lining idea: Now that the Republicans fully control Congress, they will have to act more responsibly and demonstrate that they can govern and not just say no to everything.
Isn't it pretty to think so.
There is little evidence to support this lovely notion. The fundamental political dynamic of the Republican Party has not shifted; it's advance has been fueled by its Obama-hating tea party wing. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Cory Gardner of Colorado will be two new GOP stars in the Senate, and they both hail from the far-right region of their party. Their model senator will likely be Ted Cruz of Texas, who on election night refused to endorse the newly reelected Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as Senate majority leader, signaling his intention to lead what might be called the Monkey Wrench Caucus.
Sure, Republican lawmakers will be eager to pass bills, but their efforts won't be aimed at forging compromises with the president. Their legislation will likely target Obamacare and slash spending for social programs. They can be expected to fiercely block presidential appointments, especially judges. They might try to enact restrictions on abortion, and they will certainly seek to gut environmental regulations and climate change policies. Oh yes, and they will push tax cuts for the well-to-do. Such an agenda will be predicated on more confrontation and obstruction.
The idea that Republicans, emboldened by this election, will now negotiate more reasonably with the president seems like wishful thinking. At least one senior administration official assumes it is. When I asked him whether he was buying this happy talk, he laughed and grimaced simultaneously. "The problem hasn't been that Boehner doesn't want to govern," he said. "He can't, because of the crazies in his own party." With these election results, the official pointed out, there will be even more "crazies" for Boehner and McConnell to contend with.
"And just wait until Cruz is chairman of some subcommittee," he added with a sigh. A long sigh.
More: White House Aide No Way the GOP Will Work With Us Mother Jones
The next two years will be a wealth of lunacy for political historians.
Translation, Obama will double down on stubbornness.
Yep.Tea Party crazies will try to nullify the fact that President Obama is the president.
Bullshit, total bullshit. The tea party is all about following the constitution--------------you know, that document that obama violates almost every day.
The Tea Party lunatics prevent Boehner and McConnell from trying to govern responsibly.
more horseshit. explain how a small minority controls the majority. Are you really that stupid or did someone tell you to make that idiotic post?
We cannot have low taxes yet.The Tea Party is the absolute worst disease to ever infect American politics. Intelligent people can come together to fight Ebola, bubonic plague and other dangerous diseases - but not the Nazi Tea Party.
yeah, the constitution, low taxes, individual freedom, individual responsibility, job growth, restrained government, and states rights are all terrible ideas---------what we need is a dictatorial monarchy with king obozo and queen mooschelle.
you have to be one of the all time dumbest posters on this message board.
American have to pay for their errors sooner or later.
Sooner is better and less painful in the long run.
balance the budget, cut federal spending 30% across the board. Stop deficit spending, start paying back the principal.
You can't just cut indiscriminately. That would do more harm than good and its basically how we got where we are now.
How about if we made congress accountable?
(Yes, I know that's impossible. They have done too good a job of insulating themselves from the real world of consequences.)
As the postelection celebration (for the GOP) and cleanup (for the White House and the Democrats) continues, some political observers of a D bent are trying to push a silver-lining idea: Now that the Republicans fully control Congress, they will have to act more responsibly and demonstrate that they can govern and not just say no to everything.
Isn't it pretty to think so.
There is little evidence to support this lovely notion. The fundamental political dynamic of the Republican Party has not shifted; it's advance has been fueled by its Obama-hating tea party wing. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Cory Gardner of Colorado will be two new GOP stars in the Senate, and they both hail from the far-right region of their party. Their model senator will likely be Ted Cruz of Texas, who on election night refused to endorse the newly reelected Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as Senate majority leader, signaling his intention to lead what might be called the Monkey Wrench Caucus.
Sure, Republican lawmakers will be eager to pass bills, but their efforts won't be aimed at forging compromises with the president. Their legislation will likely target Obamacare and slash spending for social programs. They can be expected to fiercely block presidential appointments, especially judges. They might try to enact restrictions on abortion, and they will certainly seek to gut environmental regulations and climate change policies. Oh yes, and they will push tax cuts for the well-to-do. Such an agenda will be predicated on more confrontation and obstruction.
The idea that Republicans, emboldened by this election, will now negotiate more reasonably with the president seems like wishful thinking. At least one senior administration official assumes it is. When I asked him whether he was buying this happy talk, he laughed and grimaced simultaneously. "The problem hasn't been that Boehner doesn't want to govern," he said. "He can't, because of the crazies in his own party." With these election results, the official pointed out, there will be even more "crazies" for Boehner and McConnell to contend with.
"And just wait until Cruz is chairman of some subcommittee," he added with a sigh. A long sigh.
More: White House Aide: No Way the GOP Will Work With Us - Mother Jones
The next two years will be a wealth of lunacy for political historians.
Tea Party crazies will try to nullify the fact that President Obama is the president.
Bullshit, total bullshit. The tea party is all about following the constitution--------------you know, that document that obama violates almost every day.
How does Obama violate the Constitution almost every day? And, if so, why aren't any charges ever brought against him? Obama knows and understands the Constitution - whereas, all you have is diarrhea of the mouth about things you don't know jack shit about.
charges have been brought, suits have been filed. SCOTUS has ruled him in violation of the constitution on "recess" appointments when congress was not in recess.
nothing will happen, he will serve out his term. Leaving him in the whitehouse is the best thing for republicans because he will continue to alienate more and more americans.
You may be right when you take into consideration that Barry didn't work with the reps at all. He pretty much didn't want to even talk with them. Of course he's an asshole who won.
They may feel the same about him.
One has to hope smarter heads prevail.
As the postelection celebration (for the GOP) and cleanup (for the White House and the Democrats) continues, some political observers of a D bent are trying to push a silver-lining idea: Now that the Republicans fully control Congress, they will have to act more responsibly and demonstrate that they can govern and not just say no to everything.
Isn't it pretty to think so.
There is little evidence to support this lovely notion. The fundamental political dynamic of the Republican Party has not shifted; it's advance has been fueled by its Obama-hating tea party wing. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Cory Gardner of Colorado will be two new GOP stars in the Senate, and they both hail from the far-right region of their party. Their model senator will likely be Ted Cruz of Texas, who on election night refused to endorse the newly reelected Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as Senate majority leader, signaling his intention to lead what might be called the Monkey Wrench Caucus.
Sure, Republican lawmakers will be eager to pass bills, but their efforts won't be aimed at forging compromises with the president. Their legislation will likely target Obamacare and slash spending for social programs. They can be expected to fiercely block presidential appointments, especially judges. They might try to enact restrictions on abortion, and they will certainly seek to gut environmental regulations and climate change policies. Oh yes, and they will push tax cuts for the well-to-do. Such an agenda will be predicated on more confrontation and obstruction.
The idea that Republicans, emboldened by this election, will now negotiate more reasonably with the president seems like wishful thinking. At least one senior administration official assumes it is. When I asked him whether he was buying this happy talk, he laughed and grimaced simultaneously. "The problem hasn't been that Boehner doesn't want to govern," he said. "He can't, because of the crazies in his own party." With these election results, the official pointed out, there will be even more "crazies" for Boehner and McConnell to contend with.
"And just wait until Cruz is chairman of some subcommittee," he added with a sigh. A long sigh.
More: White House Aide: No Way the GOP Will Work With Us - Mother Jones
The next two years will be a wealth of lunacy for political historians.
Passing anything other than trivial legislation will involve "some" compromise with the President. Given the current position of a large block of the GOP where Obama is slightly worse than the devil and Hitler combined, any concession to Obama will be squashed
Republicans have an opportunity to shape key legislation (immigration, jobs, tax code), they will blow it
