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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Thu Dec 29, 2022, 04:16 PM Dec 2022

When the Republicans "take over" the House next week, they'll be like the dog who finally

"caught the car": they'll find that they are totally unable to follow through with all of their barked threats without suffering painful injuries.

At least the dog had the good sense to admit defeat and slink away.

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Frasier Balzov

(2,647 posts)
1. Is there a Speaker who Dems can get behind in order to sabotage McCarthy?
Thu Dec 29, 2022, 04:34 PM
Dec 2022

I mean somebody who isn't a Democrat obviously.

Or is Kevin McCarthy the best choice because of his wet noodle inarticulateness?

everyonematters

(3,433 posts)
2. The children will be in charge of the kindergarten.
Thu Dec 29, 2022, 04:48 PM
Dec 2022

It will be very interesting to watch. All of these gullible idiots thinking they are going to prove something with the hearings.

dutch777

(3,013 posts)
9. While it may be fun to watch could be sad for the American people if something urgent is needed
Thu Dec 29, 2022, 05:29 PM
Dec 2022

The House can be a clown car under the best of circumstances but with all the whackadoodles on the Repug side pulling the chains in ten different directions on whoever the poor hapless soul is that becomes Speaker, it could be completely dysfunctional in an emergency.

Captain Zero

(6,805 posts)
7. When anybody from WH does testify they should
Thu Dec 29, 2022, 05:23 PM
Dec 2022

Make extensive note of how they were delayed by getting NO turnover transition planning from the trump white house as it was too busy planning Jan 6 with with the crew over at the Willard.

Captain Zero

(6,805 posts)
8. When anybody from WH does testify they should
Thu Dec 29, 2022, 05:28 PM
Dec 2022

Make extensive note of how they were delayed by getting NO turnover transition planning from the trump white house as it was too busy planning Jan 6 with with the insurrection crew over at the Willard.

TlalocW

(15,382 posts)
10. There's going to be plenty of obstruction from republicans
Thu Dec 29, 2022, 06:16 PM
Dec 2022

But the experience of Biden and Pelosi (who I'm sure is still very available for advice) is going to surprise the MTGs and Boeberts who barely have an inkling on how things are run.

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