February 13, 2008 03:44 PM
Crybaby Boehner and Republicans walk out of Congress
Minority leader, John Boehner and the House Republicans walked out of Congress today because the Democratic Party wanted to enforce the rule of law and go after Hariet Miers and Josh Bolton, while the Republicans want to force the FISA bill down their throats.
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They threw their hissy fit (I'm surprised Boehner didn't break out into tears again) and as usual tried to change the subject from the lawbreaking Bush administration to the jingoistic---save America from terrorists-rhetoric that they are famous for. This is their play. Make the House and Senate into a do nothing Congress---grand stand on every issue so they can try to dupe the media...
fist?
That damn FISA court approves whatever the President wants anyway, so why would Boner get so upset over that? Um, political grandstanding. The whole basis of the FISA court was an attack on the fourth amendment. So, now Bush wants to further kill the constitution. If the dems had any guts they would fight to abolish FISA courts altogether, but what have they done - work with the President and big business.
I just wish while the children were not their we could have pushed stuff through. When they were gone we should have did a voice vote on impeaching the gang of criminals in the white house, repealing the Bush tax cuts, setting a time table on iraq withdrawal and stuff like that.
The right is right when they say the left is full of pansy poet socialist. We talk and talk, yet never do. Look at what Newt did to Clinton. Why aren't we doing that to Bush? I really am getting sick of nancy and reid.
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I can't stand Boehner and what's with all the face twitching. I find it hard to believe people keep reelecting this drunk idiot. My last oh so moral republican Representative was the Honorable Mark Foley and I never voted once for the creppy bastard.
I say let the fools throw a big fake fit everyday so people wake up to what spineless losers these "leaders" truly are. Congress is turning into a bad joke and I don't get it.
peace
So you're saying Congress has a sobbing Boehner?
Let them walk out. All the Republicans can leave congress and never come back as far as I am concerned.
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Number of Operations Iraq Freedom and Enduring Freedom casualties
as confirmed by U.S. Central Command: 4423
Boehner... what a f**** pussy.
Maybe it's a false dawn...but I get the feeling there's a change in the air. Maybe things will start to get a little hot for the criminal classes...
Well, the Repug's had to walk/storm out of the House Chamber....pooooooor babies,
pooped in their pants and their diapers needed changing.
Did he walk out because he was late to a tanning salon appointment?
-GSD
if they leave, can the democrats just quickly pass whatever they want? That would be fantastic!
Sounds like a good day in congress. Things go so much better without the repubs.
Quick!!! Lock all of the doors.
House Democrats 1-uped them and took a week off so the current version of FISA (the one that allows warrantless phone tapping) can die a lonely, friendless death.
Nice to see the House get it's spine back
Linky here
Did he stamp his little foot?
What a tool.
"Boehner never mentions that his caucus voted against an extension of the Protect America Act yesterday, even though he is now threatening that “Americans would be at risk” if it expires." -thinkprogress
Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Wait a MINUTE!!!
Now, this changes everything, doesn't it?
I mean, I know we've all believed that the poor, trapped Democrats have been under the thumb of the domineering Republican minority and THAT'S why all this "let's enforce the law" sentiment was so misguided.
But...but...but...
Is it POSSIBLE that maybe just actually ENFORCING THE LAW might inspire the criminal Republican party to just split town like the weasels they are?
Is it POSSIBLE that the Democrats, being merely the majority party, might actually have some power to get justice done?
Nah, must be hallucinating. Well, I'm off to pen a few more angry letters to Republican congresspeople from another district...because they'll listen to ME, seeing as how I'm such a big Republican supporter.
C and L, excellent job ..Your headline grasps exactly what went down, thanks for what you do. CNN might have reported on number counts, I believe..more soon.
And guess what??? That same ridiculous "save us from the evil terrorists and do it for the children" approach will work again. Just as it has each and every time the GOP has played that tired song.
Until the Dems grow a pair and stop this bullshit....except to keep seeing it.
State Leg. Dems in Texas did this and were treated much the same way.
Albeit Dems have morality on their side.
By the way, not ALL of the Repug walked out...the vote was 223 in favor, so by my
count that means that 9 Dems along with 23 Repugs voted against. That is, there are
232 Dems in the House and 223 voted correctly, so guess 9 other Dems either voted
against or did not vote.
God Bless the Dems in the House for standing up to this administration. The Democrats in the Senate can learn from them.
The guy is toasted. Listen to him slur his words. But, better yet check out the belch he gives right before Nancy pounds the woodie, er, wood, er bonner, er gavel, in the first 10 seconds.
Anyone else reminded of the scene in Animal House when they are completely full of crap and walk out of the hearing?
Me too.
If your Boehner lasts for more than 4 hours seek medical care and have it removed.
You should have heard some of the repubs later on the floor of the House. They were ranting and raving about how dangerous it is going to be for all of us because the Protect America act, or whatever the hell the bill is called that protects telecoms, isn't getting passed. One of them went so far as to say we disarming and all the terrorist must be excited as they make their plans to attack us. It was such theater. Bad theater, but theater none the less. One said FISA was cumbersome. One said FISA would expire. Then one stood up and talked about the murder of thousands of babies because of abortion on demand. I guess that one didn't get the memo.
I think maybe I see tears glistening in Boehners' wittle eyes...
The poor, beleaguered Republics. Can't get any damn thing done for the Dems' obstructing their crookedness.
zugzug @ 11:
Given a rule change put into effect last night, yes, they could. But they didn't. They only passed the resolution on enforcing contempt citations against Bolten and Miers.
What John's leader doesn't mention is the total BS move pulled by a Republican while everyone was at the memorial for Lantos. He moved for adjournment, forcing everyone to walk out of the memorial to come back to vote. It was after this move failed that Bonehead led the walk-out.
More seriously, the real question is whether the House is really going to go on recess without passing anything on the PAA. As of now, it's set to expire and there's nothing pending to stop this.
Dupe the media? Is there another game in town? I don't think so. The MSM has been the exclusive slave child of the Republican/corporate machine for years. Even the Democrats are slave to the Republican machine the majority of the time. No wonder they are upset. This smells of push back from the Dems and this won't stand as far as Republicans are concerned. They have ruled the playground so long they think they own it! So yeah, they're upset.(control freaks that they are).
It's time to stop the Repugs from framing the debate(s).
The Dems have to stop spending all their time, energy, and media chips answering their
ridiculous arguments.
The best defense is a good offense (in this case).
Message to all our elected congressmen/women : Please, find your spines and do your jobs.
Chickenshit... just plain chickenshit.
budda @ 2:
Not only has the FISA court approved just about everything put in front of it, they can also retroactively approve surveillance. If there is some immediate threat to National security, Dubya can order surveillance without a warrant, then go to the court later and explain why the surveillance was necessary and have the court approve it. There is no need to expand executive power because he has all the authority he needs to do what is necessary to protect the country, unless, of course, he plans on monitoring everyone without any reason to do so.
Maybe he should re-read the CONSTITUTION.
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Congressman of the United States,
and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Our Country is experiencing the most corrupt criminal government in U.S. History.
Look even at what they have done to our Peace Corps...
The Peace Corps is being used for espionage and criminal activity.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR200802...
When he created the Peace Corps, President John F. Kennedy specifically prohibited the use of Peace Corps volunteers for espionage.
on today....What a bunch of criminal clowns those republicans were today...
The good thing....Regardless of political party, the American people are Uniting.
Every candidate that campaigns on that message... will do well.
I won't be able to see how this is reported until later but I'll be this ploy does work to "dupe" the complicit MSM. What'll get more coverage, the walkout or the FISA particulars?
The Truth Hurts @ 19:
I think McCain and Romney started doing that during Romney's endorsement speech where he said something about how we need to keep terrorists from "ending civilization as we know it."
Between that and Bush's "somewhere in the world, terrorists are planning new attacks" line, I feel like the Republicans write their material by stealing lines off the back of paperback pulp novels.
The torture party that loves wars running from a fight like the true cowards that they are.
Gotta love the irony.
He's a little bitch, but he's got a ways to go to be as petulent as Delay or Newt.
Question: Exactly where are the terrorists?
People in Asia, the Middle East, South America and Europe all seem pretty human compared to what the best nation in the world has been broadcasting since Bushgate 2000.
Now I know why Nancy was chosen as Speaker of the House...she's there to hand out blankies and binkies to the GOP.
Blue Lensman @ 34:
The walkout of course and he hate and fear speak coming from the mouths of reps like Poe(R-TX). We and representing us need to stay strong and expose this continuing farce for what it is.
Could it be the dems will actually do something meaningful? I'll believe it when I see it.
"This is their play. Make the House and Senate into a do nothing Congress—grand stand on every issue so they can try to dupe the media…"
....who then blame it on the Democrats.
You believe attempting to uphold the rule of law is a partisan political "stunt" , Boner ?
What do you call walking out like a bunch of spoiled , petulant children , douchebag ?
The Smiths - Expose the Crooks @ 33:
Thank you very much for that link. Consider this a ^KICK^.
Funny he used the phrase "pure political theater" and then he calls for a Repub. walkout. Pot, meet Kettle.
at around 4:57 - 4:58
it sounds like someone shouts "Oh, You Suck".
I can't agree more.
Yes. Let's not grandstand. Instead, let's make a 5 minute speech on the floor and then stage a walkout. Because the last thing we would want to do is grandstand. That's would be petty.
Translation: "If I don't get to make up the rules, then I'm taking my ball and going home. Nayh nayh."
He watched Animal House last night. Those Delta pledges.....craaaaazy.
Good. Fuck them. They surrendered any right they have to be there long ago. Hope they stay away.
What a bunch of professional failures Republicans are.
Hopefully, the American people will recognize this for the cheap political stunt that it is and punish every Republican who participated in this very bad joke...
ZappaFrank @ 49:
I prefer the film.
whine, whine, whine... call bohner a whambulance!
House Approves Contempt Resolutions for Miers and Bolten
February 14th, 2008 by Jesse Lee
http://www.speaker.gov/blog/?p=1138
Reslugs. just don't get that our country has laws and they must be inforced even with the worst Right Wing criminals.
Interesting that Republicans have no problem debating symbolic issues without any substance.............flag burning, steroids in baseball, MoveOn.org ad, support our troops, etc.,etc. But as soon as the debate turns to something tangible, such as going after criminals in this administration, they all get in an uproar and want to take their ball and go home!
Screw 'em............let them walk out. They're going to be out permanently in November anyway.
Bush says he will delay his trip to Africa if he has to in order to try to get the House to pass his telecom amnesty bill. So what's he going to do? Will he threaten Nancy with something?
"The house floor today is the scene of a partisan political stunt." "In other words we have space on the calander today for a politcally charged fishing expidition..."
"This is the height of irresponsibility (blah blah blah.)"
"We will not stand here and watch this floor be be abused for political grandstanding at the expense of our national security."
I actually wondered until this point if the rest of the Repubs had already left (to go fishing, maybe?) the floor and Boner was referring to them...
"Let's just get up and leave."
Oh...
What's it like to be so blissfully unaware of one's own hypocrisy?
Wanna bet as to just how the MSM reports this? Oh the bad, bad Dems took time
to vote on such a trivial/insignificant matter and while doing so, allowed the terriorst
to build up and now we will be faced with an attack in the future
pissed off patricia @ 45:
exactly what I thought..."we will be here until the bill is passed.....but we're going to leave now." hahaha...
Democrats are lower than a snake's belly, but Republicans are so low they can walk under it without mussing up their coiffures.
sulphurdunn @ 61:
Time to get rid of the scum on both sides of the aisle and get some representation that's interested in following the Constitution and doing the PEOPLE'S (not the freakin' corporate) business.
Can't you think of something better to do with that Boner?
My Father said never waste a Boner. You'll understand later in life.
Poor Boehner. What a fucking cry baby. Let the pukes walk out. It's about time they figured out they are done....
Boehner had better worry about his own ass ending up in jail.
The Nazi party did the same thing in the Reichstag back in the 30s. They kept on walking out until the other side agreed to do things their way. If the Nazis weren't present there weren't enough people present to legally do any government business. Looks like the Republicans are borrowing from the old play book.
Oh my God - This guy is DRUNK!
WTF?
It's funny how his name is "Boehner" when he looks like a poster child for erectile dysfunction.
"Screw you guys, Ahm goin home!"
Just keep walkin'... That's right... adios... I can still see ya'... jes' keep a'walkin'... smell ya' later... I can still see ya'... keep walkin'... yup
The terrorist are Here, they are in the Whitehouse. We need more protection from bush's Whitehouse than we do from Al Queda.
Now will all the remaining members who have not left the floor vote on the bill please and thank you?
budda @ 2:
Sadly with regards to warrantless wiretapping, the House already approved it. The Repubs & WH specifically want the part about immunity for the telecoms added.
So lets recap, law and order Repubs, won't accept the bill to keep America safe, unless they can grant immunity to law breaking telcos AND they walk out because Dems want to hold people who're flouting the law accountable.
Doug @ 66:
I might be wrong here, but I think when the Nazis did it they were a key minority in a coalition government, not the simple minority in what is, basically, a two-party House.
What I'm saying is that there's a difference between running out and crying while the game continues and taking the only ball from the field until you get your way.
If your congressman walked out you should be writing them a nasty letter right now. I would, but mine stayed and voted yes.
This is shameful to watch.
Ironic isn't it that when the Republican Party was in charge of the House, their principle accomplishment was getting to the bottom of who left semen on some lady's blue dress? And after that, at a time when their party controlled the White House and both Houses of Congress, billions of dollars went disappeared in Iraq and they yawned.
He sounds drunk
Let's just ditch this nonsense that the government is doing this to defend Americans. Americans, armed to the teeth, are well equipped to defend themselves or is Boehner challenging the effectiveness of the 2nd amendment? What this is really about is snooping and government wanting more power over Americans.
I wish they'd just all go away forever.
Could have swore I saw other stories on the front page earlier...where they go?
Republicans, what a reprehensible group of human beings.
The dumbing down of America is directly responsible for all of them being elected in the first place.
Okay, Pelosi, I'll give you some credit, this time...
Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to the new "Cut and Run" Republican Party.
Funny,I don't feel any safer despite the best efforts of the repuke-lickers. And where was all their fake outrage over a witchhunt when President Clinton was the target? These hypocritical assholes get me sick..
It is hard to believe the take on this you all have. Quite a number of planned attacks on Americans have actually been thwarted because of the Patriot Act. Would you have enjoyed spouting your ill-informed opinions over the graves of those who would have been added to the thousands who died in New York City in 2001 without it? The Democrats in congress have staged scores of political boners in order to try to embarass President Bush and the only reason they've done it is to play politics and get back at the eight years of embarassments caused their party by President Clinton. It would have happened whether it was President Bush or any other Republican who may have been elected President. They were out for revenge, plain and simple. As to the FISA law, ensuring its perpetuation should be a Republican AND Democrat issue because it is an American issue.
They walked out. Good. It'll be a nice walkthrough for when they get thrown out in November.
And to Jeff Lovitt above; that FISA extension isn't about protecting America. It's about protecting Bush's rear-end. How do you not get that?
The Dems should learn a lesson from this. The next time the repukes walk out, have legislation "in their back pocket," bring it out, and vote on it. Hmmm......how about 1)impeachment; 2) repealing the tax breaks for the rich; 3) passing S-CHIP; 4)ENDING THE WAR.
Wow, we may be able to get lots done. Now if only the Senate repukes would also walk out....
Ya know, I feel safer already.
Jeff Lovitt - Just CAN IT you ill-informed, frightened, crybaby troll.
So, lemme get this straight: Crybaby Boner says that the House voting on charging 2 officials who knowingly defied a Congressional subpoena and broke the law in the process as a "partisan political stunt", but all the Republicans walking out of Congress ISN'T? Sounds pretty partisan-stunty to me.
But Boner is right about thing: the job of the Congress is to help protect America. But what he forgets is that it's not supposed to protect us just from terrorists, but also from crying, sniveling, law-breaking bitches like Boner here.
Ughhhhh.
The Champ is out.
Jeff Lovitt @ 86:
Don't feed the trolls. This is obviously a list of talking points handed out for repuke idiots to spew. Trolls like this can't actually hold an intelligent conversation on their own, so they need a script.
Ignore the trolls. All they want is attention.
It is hard to determine who is more dangerous to this country, al Qaeda or Bush&Co. For all those Republicans who walked out, names should be taken and a DNR (do not re-elect/resusitate) should be issued for each one. I think when their re-election time comes around this should be brought up, along with their other classy moves.
Matt in Texas Says:
Ignore the trolls. All they want is attention...
And a good spanking from Condeleeza..
Jeff Lovitt @ 86:
What planet are you from and why exactly have you come to mine ?
And this is the macho chickenhawk Republic party.
Boehner is a big giant baby.
"Screw you guys, I'm taking my ball and going home."
~Boehner, 2/14/08
Dr. Matt @ 98:
More like he's taking BALLS (to the chin).........
pissed off patricia @ 57:
OMG! What will Africa do if he doesn't honor them with his presence??
Dr. Matt @ 98:
Actually he was just dying for a smoke break and decided to take his side of the House with him.
What typical cowardly cut-and-run (Tm) reich-wingers.
The Dems should have had quick GOP style vote on the FISA bill and telecom non amnesty after the Pukes walked out. What a bunch of whiney loser assholes they are. Boner makes me ill. He personifies the slick lying sack of shit politicians have become.
Jeff Lovitt @ 86:
you're joking, right?
or are you auditioning for an opening as Minister of Propaganda in the New Amerikan Century?
The Republicans walked out. Finally they have found the best way to serve their constituents and the American people at large.
pissed off patricia @ 45:
Yet, the reich-wingers were "protecting America" when they voted on condemning moveon.org or to state that X-mas is super duper cool holiday.
Jeff Lovitt @ 86:
Okay, so you get two points on the FISA issue (IF I'm reading you right) but you get minus five on the rest of your spiel, so you are down minus three.
You are NOT going to convince me, however, that the so-called "Patriot Act" has kept me "safe", what keeps me safe is an end to neoconservative wars for oil in the Middle East.
Thats where you start. They not only make you unsafe, they try and strip you of your rights after doing so.
They are fascist pigs.
If they can't handle congress, how can they handle Al Qaeda?
Yes please Boehner, PROTECT ME FROM MY GOVERNMENT!
I want my Consitution back and I want those who broke the law, ALL OF THEM, held accountable.
A stunt???? Fuck YOU!
Pert G @ 105:
Would/could have been better had they re-enacted the Valentine's DayMassacure(gang
land style shooting of the 30's), then we would have been rid of them forever.
Does Boner own his own tanning bed?
That's right Boner. You and the rest of the repugs get the fuck out and keep on going.
I like the laughter he got at 4:10 when he said that the Republicans would not stand there and watch the floor be abused for pure polical grandstanding
yup he's a jerk!
What are they chanting?
When I hear those fuckers clapping for Boner I can envision the Reichstag, only not in black and white, but in color. And real time. I wish the House camera would pan around so I can see if any arms are thrust outward when they stop clapping everytime he brings up the word "terrorist" in his propaganda.
clytemnestra @ 113:
He's [fake] outraged over "political grandstanding"......so, how does Boner respond....with a political grandstand. Classic.
They left! ..... Now the only question is how do we make-em STAY gone?.............
Boner is not tan. He is just smoked from the inside out.
Dr. Matt @ 111:
Yup.............and he keeps his big jar of Dippity-Doo on the table right next to it.....................
Please to compare to Otter's speech from Animal House...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8uCS9wcyQ4
Dr. Matt @ 115:
Indeed. Who cares if The Daily Show writers are back -- we've got Republican asshats to keep us entertained. (Even their names are jokes!)
Jeff Lovitt @ 86:
TROLL ALERT! TROLL ALERT! TROLL ALERT! TROLL ALERT! TROLL ALERT! TROLL ALERT!
The media can only be duped if they choose to be duped....
It must be 2:00pm. The Republicans are done working for the day.
I was also curious what they were chanting...
missmarple @ 100:
live long and prosper
Are these the same cretinous, shitbag repugs who spent 3 days debating "Gay Marriage"?
actually its pronounced with the long a sound children
dono @ 119:
Need to put Boner on "Double Secret" probation!
It's too bad the Democrats couldn't hum the Baby Elephant Walk walk the Republicans were filing out.
Dr. Matt @ 111:
I believe so. Where next to it you can find a bottle of vodka and a box of Kleenex.
goatsage @ 124:
I think the Democrats were chanting, "Work! Work! Work!"
I thought the job of the Congress was to support and defend the Constitution, not "protect the American people". The Constitution protects the people.
Stash @ 131:
Yep, that's it. Shoulda chanted, "cut n run, cut n run"
I think I heard someone say just before the walk out:
"Bush needs more soldiers for the war on terror, any of you have kids you'd like to sign up?"
I don't know what's more pathetic -- the Chimp's temper tantrums, Mitch McConnell's child-molester face, or Boehnhead's crying.
That was beautiful, the wages of the R refusal to extend the PAA twenty-one days.
They tried to railroad the House into passing the Senate FISA bill -- and failed.
So the conference committee will meet on FISA, and immunity has been rebuked again by the House.
A beautiful week so far.
Frybread @ 135:
How about Condi's lying?
I hope they weren't paid for that walk out if so I want my money back what a bunch of babies when they had control everything went thru now they still get it but the dems at least go thru the motions.
This may be one reason they are leaving a sinking ship they've raided the treasury for their corp friends now it's time to work on K street
So the Republicans walked out? Well good, I hope they never come back. They're less than worthless anyway. Let them take their "little Boeners" and go home.
the repubs are acting like criminal co-conspirators, trying to cover up the crime.
Ruthless People @ 123:
Exactly!
Expect the repigs to return back to work next tuesday around 10 am!
motorfingaz @ 141:
Oh I forgot !Monday is Presidents day so expect the cowards to be back to work the following Monday around noon!
dono @ 119:
Only this time the good guys walked out...lol
Another do nothing Democratic Congress.
If times could collide.............
John Boehner: I don't think there is any priority that we have that's more important than protecting the American people. For more than six months, we've reached out to the majority on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act because we want to give our intelligence officials all the tools they need to protect us. That bill that was passed in late July expired on February first, and several weeks ago, we provided an extension that runs out on Saturday.
But for the last six months, as we've tried to come to an agreement on this bill, we've reached out to the majority, trying to find common ground, and we've been turned down at every turn. This week, the president, the Senate, and frankly a majority of the members of this House,
have said, 'Enough is enough. No more extensions.' But instead of working with the Republicans, and Democrats who are interested in working on this bill, that would protect our country and protect the American people, by passing the bipartisan Senate Foreign Intelligence Surveillance bill, the House today, the House floor is a scene of a partisan political stunt.
Yesterday, the majority leader said that this political stunt would occur today because we have space on the House schedule. In other words, we have space on the calendar today for a politically charged fishing expedition, but no space for a bill that would protect the American people from terrorists who want to kill us.
Patrick Henry: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The questing before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.
[Madame Speaker], it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the [Bush Administration] for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss.
[snip]
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, 'Protection from terrorists! Protection from people who want to kill us!' -- but there is no [protection this way.] What would [Mr. Boehner] have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
John Boehner: Madame Speaker, I think this is the height of irresponsibility. It's an insult to this House, and it's an insult to the American people.
What a fucked up country you poor saps manage.
I'm presently visiting Brasil and can't find a soul who has anything good to say about you greedy, arrogant, Americans.
Mind you, I would have a tough time in any country, your reputation preceeds you.
Patrick Henry:It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, ‘Protection from terrorists! Protection from people who want to kill us!’ — but there is no [protection this way.] What would [Mr. Boehner] have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
At which point he is promptly waterboarded because he is obviously a terrorist.
Great post Karen. It made me sad that it wasn't actually true :(
These Republican Valentine's Day Cards are CLASSIC!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7886653@N08/sets/72157603912749605/
"This is their play. Make the House and Senate into a do nothing Congress..."
I'm sorry, but Congress was already doing a bang-up job of being a bunch of do-nothings. The Senate's recent acquiescence to Bush's demands for telco immunity illustrates that point.
How is that federal Indictment against Boener for money laundering?
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