"However, the pro-Ukraine demonstration greatly offended Republican Lauren Boebert, probably because she prefers the more restrained behavior of the theater."
I had to listen to my folks struggling with their natural good-faith predisposition to accept the (incredibly bad) framing that "maybe Mike Johnson has Seen The Light", and it was exhausting.
But if Mike Johnson *actually cared* about Ukraine, this could have happened 6 months ago. He doesn't, so it didn't.
He *does* care about his own political future, and his extremely niche hardline weirdo extremist variant of what was already a very hardline weirdo extremist branch of southern "Christian" nationalism. That seems to be the outer limit of his ability to give a shit about anything.
In this bill, he saw a fleeting Window of Survival Opportunity to escape from under the onerous thumb of the hilariously ill-named "Freedom Caucus," and he took it. That is All.
1. I’m going to assume the flag waving was a pointed jeer at the Freedumb Caucus
2. Props for using kholodets. I’m betting Mad Marge eats hers with horseshit instead of chrain.
3. MAGA Mike did the right thing but pretending the House was too busy is an insult to our intelligence. We could all see the disarray coming from his side of the aisle. Pretending otherwise just makes him look foolish.
[so proud to work for Ukraine. Not the American people!!! It’s despicable.]
So where are your bills to provide money and aid to Americans who need help, Marge? Where are the bills to lower rent? Where are the bills to pay down or eliminate medical debt?
Give people a choice. Maybe the answer will be "we can help everyone!"
While I am beyond relieved and it’s absolutely the right thing it also seems to me a dead cinch the delay cost lives. Those of undersupplied defenders, and those of others in areas taken and subjugated and terrorized. Damage has been done by this mischief. I expect when I look upon the faces of the dead and imprisoned and oppressed it will always be in my mind: that is also the legacy of MTG and her company of villains.
"They witnessed the chaos after McCarthy’s ouster, and at this rate, they’re better off waiting until November when they have a good shot at regaining House control and ending this nonsense."
I'm quietly optimistic that the braying baboon caucus drives more Rs to up and quit handing the house to Jeffries before November.
Goodness I love the distinctive way in which you describe how useless House Republicans are. It took this long to get this measure because of the utter weakness of Speaker Covenant Eyes, and that he's better than Qevin is yet another indictment of this stupid shitty party.
Yet the MSM just loves themselves some Murc's Law. (And some McCain's Law for flavoring).
Also just couldn't let Marjorie Three Names' little bon mot pass. “Mike Johnson’s House of Representatives, so proud to work for Ukraine. Not the American people!!! It’s despicable.”
All you do, asshole, is work on hurting America for the benefit of your unreconstructed supporters, just like the rest of your garbage caucus. Parking stops work harder at their job than you do. I relish the day you and your pals like Diarrhea Slider Barbie and Congressman Scumbag are relegated to the minority (or at least obscurity). It'll be great once we get a *real* Speaker like Hakeem Jeffries as well.
“Misleading and nauseating” is a good three word summation of MSM coverage of this shitshow with a happy ending. I was wondering how “Lord Fuckley” (copyright J. Tiedrich) is taking the news.
“ CNN would have better luck interviewing the House vending machine.”
First big laugh of the morning. Thanks!
I was so thrilled to see large Marge apoplectic over this vote. I also feel like it’s a big chink in Trumps armor. Pushing Putin so strongly is also backfiring on him. And finally the Dems getting what they want without having to capitulate to some GOP border bill that doesn’t provide any answers to the problem says that Trumps losing his crowd.
Having his ass sit in court and misbehave, snore and fart is draining his power and I am here for it!
“You love Ukraine so much, get your ass over there and leave America’s governing to those who love THIS country!” - What governing, pray tell, does she think the Republican conference is actually doing? Because they don’t believe in governing. Or government. It’s like a bunch of vegans taking over a Five Guys franchise. They have no idea what they’re doing, they’re opposed to the very idea, and the end product is not at all what’s advertised. But they sure will complain about it the entire time!
I’d also ask one of these brain geniuses what, exactly, is so un-American about helping Ukraine, which has had to wait far too long already. Our supposed democracy should be fully committed to helping uphold the democracy of a smaller country shedding blood every day for its survival. I know they hanker for the glory days of a 1795 or so United States like their god-emperor Long Tie von BaggyPants but the modern world is an interconnected global community. You’d think they’d know that for all the bellyaching about non-Americans crossing the border, like people, with feet. But no, they want to be nihilistic, xenophobic isolationists. I’m glad Johnson prayed on it, or whatever, and came to the correct decision. He’s already proven to be a more effective leader than Kevin “Starburst” McCarthy in that regard. As long as he doesn’t go on the Sunday shows and blame the Dems for everything, they might even help save his leadership. Until November anyway.
I don't think any of them *can* articulate an actual position on Ukraine as they're largely just remoras on President Klan Robe's ass. They need the support of his unreconstructed supporter cultists, and hell some of them are true believers like Three Names. And Putin is President Klan Robe's sugar daddy so to stay in his good graces they're along for the ride.
Stefanik and Mace are the biggest fakes in the House though and they're just in this mess because they need the supporters. I'm glad the right thing was done ultimately. Though I totally believe Speaker Covenant Eyes will go on the TV and shit-talk Dems just like Qevin did.
You’re probably right about all of that. And Stefanik and Mace are particularly awful because they are actually not stupid enough to believe any of the bullshit. Just evil enough to be willing to pretend they are. Which is SO much worse.
"However, the pro-Ukraine demonstration greatly offended Republican Lauren Boebert, probably because she prefers the more restrained behavior of the theater."
Chef's kiss, SER
MTG: “a Russian nesting doll with a Garbage Pail Kid center.”
Oh, please just scatter my ashes in the sea🌊
BTW: It's Oblivias's birthday.
Oblivias with Anna Rompage and SER.
https://substack.com/profile/156971608-uncle-milburn-genius/note/c-54587382?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=2lgg2g
I had to listen to my folks struggling with their natural good-faith predisposition to accept the (incredibly bad) framing that "maybe Mike Johnson has Seen The Light", and it was exhausting.
But if Mike Johnson *actually cared* about Ukraine, this could have happened 6 months ago. He doesn't, so it didn't.
He *does* care about his own political future, and his extremely niche hardline weirdo extremist variant of what was already a very hardline weirdo extremist branch of southern "Christian" nationalism. That seems to be the outer limit of his ability to give a shit about anything.
In this bill, he saw a fleeting Window of Survival Opportunity to escape from under the onerous thumb of the hilariously ill-named "Freedom Caucus," and he took it. That is All.
I LOVE the "a chimp could do this job" riff! Brilliant!
“ Marjorie Taylor Greene —a Russian nesting doll with a Garbage Pail Kid center ”
LOL!
1. I’m going to assume the flag waving was a pointed jeer at the Freedumb Caucus
2. Props for using kholodets. I’m betting Mad Marge eats hers with horseshit instead of chrain.
3. MAGA Mike did the right thing but pretending the House was too busy is an insult to our intelligence. We could all see the disarray coming from his side of the aisle. Pretending otherwise just makes him look foolish.
[so proud to work for Ukraine. Not the American people!!! It’s despicable.]
So where are your bills to provide money and aid to Americans who need help, Marge? Where are the bills to lower rent? Where are the bills to pay down or eliminate medical debt?
Give people a choice. Maybe the answer will be "we can help everyone!"
Republicans: Prevaricating Putin puppets perpetuating preposterous politburo propaganda, and preferring petty, performative playacting over productive policy. Also, Barney Rubble in a dress votes ‘neigh’ on everything except removing speakers.
Love that alliteration!
While I am beyond relieved and it’s absolutely the right thing it also seems to me a dead cinch the delay cost lives. Those of undersupplied defenders, and those of others in areas taken and subjugated and terrorized. Damage has been done by this mischief. I expect when I look upon the faces of the dead and imprisoned and oppressed it will always be in my mind: that is also the legacy of MTG and her company of villains.
"They witnessed the chaos after McCarthy’s ouster, and at this rate, they’re better off waiting until November when they have a good shot at regaining House control and ending this nonsense."
I'm quietly optimistic that the braying baboon caucus drives more Rs to up and quit handing the house to Jeffries before November.
Another well done analysis, infused with timely cutting humor. You break down the House Republican breakdown as well as anyone. Nice work!
Goodness I love the distinctive way in which you describe how useless House Republicans are. It took this long to get this measure because of the utter weakness of Speaker Covenant Eyes, and that he's better than Qevin is yet another indictment of this stupid shitty party.
Yet the MSM just loves themselves some Murc's Law. (And some McCain's Law for flavoring).
Also just couldn't let Marjorie Three Names' little bon mot pass. “Mike Johnson’s House of Representatives, so proud to work for Ukraine. Not the American people!!! It’s despicable.”
All you do, asshole, is work on hurting America for the benefit of your unreconstructed supporters, just like the rest of your garbage caucus. Parking stops work harder at their job than you do. I relish the day you and your pals like Diarrhea Slider Barbie and Congressman Scumbag are relegated to the minority (or at least obscurity). It'll be great once we get a *real* Speaker like Hakeem Jeffries as well.
I read Sporkfoot's line in Daffy Duck's voice... disssspickable!
“Misleading and nauseating” is a good three word summation of MSM coverage of this shitshow with a happy ending. I was wondering how “Lord Fuckley” (copyright J. Tiedrich) is taking the news.
“ CNN would have better luck interviewing the House vending machine.”
First big laugh of the morning. Thanks!
I was so thrilled to see large Marge apoplectic over this vote. I also feel like it’s a big chink in Trumps armor. Pushing Putin so strongly is also backfiring on him. And finally the Dems getting what they want without having to capitulate to some GOP border bill that doesn’t provide any answers to the problem says that Trumps losing his crowd.
Having his ass sit in court and misbehave, snore and fart is draining his power and I am here for it!
“You love Ukraine so much, get your ass over there and leave America’s governing to those who love THIS country!” - What governing, pray tell, does she think the Republican conference is actually doing? Because they don’t believe in governing. Or government. It’s like a bunch of vegans taking over a Five Guys franchise. They have no idea what they’re doing, they’re opposed to the very idea, and the end product is not at all what’s advertised. But they sure will complain about it the entire time!
I’d also ask one of these brain geniuses what, exactly, is so un-American about helping Ukraine, which has had to wait far too long already. Our supposed democracy should be fully committed to helping uphold the democracy of a smaller country shedding blood every day for its survival. I know they hanker for the glory days of a 1795 or so United States like their god-emperor Long Tie von BaggyPants but the modern world is an interconnected global community. You’d think they’d know that for all the bellyaching about non-Americans crossing the border, like people, with feet. But no, they want to be nihilistic, xenophobic isolationists. I’m glad Johnson prayed on it, or whatever, and came to the correct decision. He’s already proven to be a more effective leader than Kevin “Starburst” McCarthy in that regard. As long as he doesn’t go on the Sunday shows and blame the Dems for everything, they might even help save his leadership. Until November anyway.
I don't think any of them *can* articulate an actual position on Ukraine as they're largely just remoras on President Klan Robe's ass. They need the support of his unreconstructed supporter cultists, and hell some of them are true believers like Three Names. And Putin is President Klan Robe's sugar daddy so to stay in his good graces they're along for the ride.
Stefanik and Mace are the biggest fakes in the House though and they're just in this mess because they need the supporters. I'm glad the right thing was done ultimately. Though I totally believe Speaker Covenant Eyes will go on the TV and shit-talk Dems just like Qevin did.
You’re probably right about all of that. And Stefanik and Mace are particularly awful because they are actually not stupid enough to believe any of the bullshit. Just evil enough to be willing to pretend they are. Which is SO much worse.