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'Must vote to decertify': Kari Lake ally erupts after Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor

02 Jan: Clever. Ukrainians Get 2 Breakthroughs With 1 Attack - Reporting from Ukraine

some quick karma in California. arsonists mistakenly set their asses on fire

Brazil Will Revive Fraud Case Against George Santos

Brazilian law enforcement officials to revive fraud case against GOP's George Santos: NYT

Tomorrow the inmates will take over the asylum.

63 Russian soldiers killed by HIMARS missile strike, Moscow says

Anybody out there have a hemilaminectomy?

Who Dares To Mock Dark Brandon Now? Joe Biden Keeps Rolling Up the Wins

2024 Democratic Candidates for the US Senate in MD if Cardin retires.

McCarthy struggles to clinch support to be House speaker, with hours to go

So we're all following this George Santos debacle, right?

May start wearing rain boots in bed.

UPDATE: "Three Thousand Years of Longing" (2022) now on Amazon Prime

Sykes: We're going from one of the most powerful House speakers to one of the most feckless-Deadline

American Man Purposely Gets Arrested in North Korea, Claims to Have Military Secrets

Jeopardy Regulars - Spoiler

Here is the person who will be presiding as speaker until a Speaker is elected

Exposed: House Republicans Plan To 'Gut' Ethics Committee Before George Santos Investigation

Google time server issue (ntp)

Yeah well this is ridiculous...this lying asshole that is...

How dogs drink (cool slow motion video):

Narcotics Arrest Prompts GA Republican To Quit Before Taking Office

Anger in Russia as scores of troops killed in one of war's deadliest strikes

George Santos funneled $25K to Lee Zeldin's campaign for governor -- and then reimbursed himself

Donald Trump Truth Social SPAC Stock in TOTAL FREE FALL COLLAPSE - Meidas Touch

Brazilians mourn Pel at the stadium where he got his start

'She made a big turn' Nicholas Confessore on the evolution of Rep. Elise Stefanik - MSNBC

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden, negotiations, and the briar patch....

Japan's 'anti-Russian course' makes treaty talks impossible - TASS

Tweet of the Week

TCM Schedule for Tuesday, January 3: Marion Davies

Roseate spoonbill - St. Augustine, FL

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, January 4: Car Chases

Brazilian Prosecutors are reviving the case against George Santos, now that they know where he is:

Mandatory Monday Mike Malloy thread!

John Legend-All She Wanna Do (it'll make you groove trust me)

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Roll Me Away

Jan. 6 committee enters final sprint to make evidence public - Deadline - MSNBC

Landlord shenanigans?

An ambulance is on the field to

There is a maga coup in progress... I'm not really bothered by it...

Do you want to do a Science Project? EasyPeasy, I swear. This was inspired by Beartracks thread on

Alice Cooper - Be My Lover

House GOP zeroes in on Jan. 6 panel documents

Pete Townshend - Let My Love Open The Door

Coup evidence bolsters case for AG Garland to indict, as DOJ faces heat over 'double standards'

Black man endures 2.5 minutes of woman accusing him of stealing at the top of her lungs

Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapses on field after making tackle against Bengals

Speaking up and speaking out for Asian-Americans

Basia - New Day For You

Biden CRUSHES MAGA Traitors with this HISTORIC Act Today - Meidas Touch

Bills' Damar Hamlin suffers scary injury vs. Bengals on 'Monday Night Football'; game temporarily su

'Total fraud': New Dem leader links lying Santos to 'MAGA GOP...divorced from reality' - The Beat MSNBC

"Kaleidoscope" Some MI, Guy Ritchie, Tarantino, and a touch of Hitchcock. Possible Spoilers.

Crossposting for exposure re: California weather

Kevin McCarthy's WORST NIGHTMARE has Arrived - Meidas Touch

Trump LOSES IT, attacks his OWN party with ultimate meltdown - Brian Tyler Cohen

Hakeem Jeffries

GOP conference in chaos ahead of speaker vote - Ali Veishi - All In - MSNBC

Mallard ducks preening

"Police: Dollar Tree employee killed with machete"

Game is officially suspended for tonight.

Know Who Else Loves A Warmer Earth? Termites - And Australians Are Finding Out What That Looks Like

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Biden Should Be Impeached for Bringing Brittney Griner Home

Palo Alto based tech CEO is a bathroom peeping tom

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Ready to Give George Santos a Chance

Beware antivaxxers are out in force tonight

Police and prosecutors have few tools in states with permissive gun laws - Ali Velshi - All In - MSNBC

McCarthy Proposes Gutting Office of Congressional Ethics in Bid for Speaker

Pennsylvania police chief shot and killed today, Gov elect Josh Shapiro speaks

How did this "Humorous commercial competition" between insurance companies get started?

Georgia realtor receives invitation to play the Masters by mistake

Physician reacts to rumors about Damar Hamlin's collapse. (ALSO, an update on his health.)

Chris Pronger takes slap shot to chest (1998)

Fone foto from the year of the dumpster fire

Damar Hamlin's vitals are back to normal

Abortion rights, common sense gun control.. Not political

I love Western Centuries, and this is one of their best. Quick Poll: Which is the better line?

Tuesday Morning Happy Jazz and Bossa Nova Music for a Good Mood Livestream

Football is violent sport. What happened tonight is about the worst I have heard of.

Hall Of The Mountain King - Savatage (Cover by Metal Collaborations)

he took a photo everyday for 15 years to create this

What's your guess on whether or not McCarthy will be speaker tomorrow?

man who left dog tied outside Des Moines airport explains why

Believe (Savatage Cover by Olathia)

Discussing Gov. Abbott's decision to send busloads of migrant to DC - Symone - MSNBC

Could somebody please post "The Russian Army Notable" video by Don Caron at the

Trans Siberian Orchestra hall of the mountain king

I Idled in an Electric Car for 12 Hours in the Freezing Cold

Girolamo Frescobaldi's 'Canzon No. 3' 2 Ways

Trump NFT SCAM Is CRASHING - Meidas Touch

Trump MELTDOWN During Speech CAUGHT ON TAPE

I don't wanna see any more posts about MELTDOWNS

Jack Smith LOOMS OVER MAGA Traitors this NEW YEAR - Meidas Touch

First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor

No statement on injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin tonight

Terrifying football moment as Bills' Hamlin collapses after tackle - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Update from Ukraine Why Ruzzia Lost 600 Soldiers after a Single Himars Attack?

'A new chapter for Arizona': Gov. Katie Hobbs, 5 other state leaders take office

Police chief says no other arrests expected in Idaho killings: 'We believe we have our guy'

Some cats could get away with anything....

Count Your Children: A Tax To-Do List for 2023

Ukraine hits huge Russian ammo dump at Svatove

House could fail to name Speaker in first vote for first time in 100 years - The ReidOut - MSNBC

The Rarity Of Idealism: Baykar's Aid To Ukraine

This is the Dying Phase of Reaganism -- and It's Hideous: Thom Hartmann

Yes, we know... they're nicknamed "boob lamps"

I thought about it, but I got a mom & 2 cats. Don't do it not today

Cell phone rose

Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Sing "Wrecking Ball" & "I Will Always Love You"

CNN and MSNBC have both been extraordinary tonight covering this tragedy

NFL's Damar Hamlin in critical condition after collapsing on field - The Last Word - MSNBC

"No one has ever seen anything like this," in regards to the Bills player...

Matt Gaetz keeps pushing Donald Trump for House speaker

Don Bacon would work with Dems to elect moderate speaker if McCarthy bid falls short

If you see propaganda against vaccines and young athletes read this

Rep.-elect Frost schools Republicans mocking his DC housing struggle on America's housing crisis

Ex-boyfriend accuses George Santos of stealing his phone, not paying bills, and never going to work:

Does The NFL Maintain A List From The Beginning Of The Season Till The End Of Injuries.....

Jan 6th Committee Docs At archive.org

Lawrence: For the first time, a Black woman will oversee the House if GOP cannot elect a Speaker

So Hamlin did have a cardiac arrest after hit.....

Relaxing Holiday Piano Jazz Music For Exquisite Mood

Good Mood Wintertime January Jazz and Bossa Nova Music for Relaxing

House Republicans spar over Speaker decision as McCarthy fights to secure votes - PBS NewsHour

Fibber on the Roof

Damar Hamlin hospitalized after collapse on field - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Former NFL player Randal Hill on Damar Hamlin injury - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Surfer creates island eco-haven with ancient knowhow

George Santos made a sworn statement in court affidavit that he was mugged of his back rent money

Oil Prices Forecast to Rise Rapidly in 2023 as China Cuts Lockdown & World Economy Recovers - Joe Blogs

Ukraine carries out one of the deadliest attacks against Russian forces since war began - PBS NewsHour

'Profoundly productive' Democratic Congress closes with admirable record - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Nancy Pelosi's Heir

Maryland Democrats plan to push host of abortion-related legislation

CNN Business: Dow futures implied open +317. Woo to the hoo!

the great Orson Welles as Falstaff

Guilty Insurrectionist CRUMBLES After Getting DEVASTATING Sentencing News - Meidas Touch

George Santos funneled $25K to Zeldin's campaign for gov -- and then reimbursed himself

Republicans are set to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics

Hummingbird

Some wicked storms are pushing across the country. Please keep safe.

The Black Crowes - Hard To Handle (Otis Redding cover)

Donald Trump Jr. Gets Holy Hell Over Bible Fundraiser Video

Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love (Supremes Cover)

The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg

***WORDLE 563 Spoiler ***

On January 2, 1990, Alan Hale, Jr. died.

NFL star Damar Hamlin in critical condition after cardiac arrest

On this day, January 3, 1917, steel guitar player and Texas Playboy Leon McAuliffe was born.

France plans for hegemony - Caspian Report

It's about damn time this hit national media:

Hilarious Viral Video: Snoop Dog Narrating Planet Earth Lizard-Escape is 'Better Than Original'

Tuesday TOONs - Lookin' For Love

It's about damn time this hit national media:

Trump makes SICKENING New Year's POSTS as his WORLD COLLAPSES - Meidas Touch

Website I found cookingclassy.com.

Biden leaves St. Croix, heads to Kentucky to tout economy - ABC News

White contractors wouldn't remove Confederate statues. So a Black man did it.

Remembering the tragic day Detroit Lions' Chuck Hughes died on the field 50 years ago

I hope that Ruby Freeman finds a really good lawyer and sues that vile POS from here to Sunday.

Biden's Schedule for Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Weakness of McCarthy support already compromising GOP; threatens House functioning - Rachel Maddow

LA's oldest Japanese Restaurant

Woman tracks luggage in DC for 3 days after United promised delivery

Reindeer found buried alive in snow

South Korea fines Tesla $2.2 mln for exaggerating driving range of EVs

Did This Plant Evolve to Look Like a Bunch of Hummingbirds?

Breakfast Tuesday 3 January 2023

Jan. 6 Committee hopes to protect witnesses, evidence ahead of GOP takeover of House - Rachel Maddow

Legal Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Begins in Oregon

So the Slobfather wanted ex-military critical of him to be court-martialed

Why Elon Musk's 'X App' could be an even bigger headache for D.C. than Twitter

"The days of the wealthiest companies not paying taxes are over." (Pres. Biden, via Twitter)

Re: Santos.....how did I miss this?

Now that the cons taxes are exposed

Peter Murphy - Cuts You Up (full version video)

That look cats can give you...

I have not seen anything about whether or not the Republicans' plan to "grab" the over

What time does the McCarthy clown show start

He's going after Ms. Freeman again

Knowing with Trump, everything is worse than we ever imagined.

Who will be the next Speaker?

"It wasn't my fault that I lost"?

Arthur has finished with his antibiotics and he's back to having a pink butt hole.

Damar Hamlin toydrive gofundme raises $3.4 million in one day (balance was $3k yesterday)

▶️ Broad-billed Hummingbird (4K UHD)

Cellphone night skyline. Austin, TX

This 11/11/22 tweet FTW: They call it "wokeness" because calling it "basic empathy" reveals that

A summation of what Republican "House leaders" are saying about who will be Speaker:

Speaking of shitbags: UFC president Dana White admits to slapping his wife on New Year's Eve

Trump 'CRAZY' Plan to DESTROY our Military Exposed in Deposition of Military General - Meidas Touch

▶️ Rivoli's Hummingbird (4K UHD)

What the GOP House doesn't have a speaker yet? Republicans in disarry!

Goggle this; Jan 2nd 1920/ Palmer Raids.

Why I Only Watch Nicolle Wallace

Nazareth - Hair of the Dog (Austrian TV, 1975)

South Korea: Talks with US on management of nukes underway

It looks like 'The Herman Cain Awards' page has been bounced from Facebook. Again.

A Con Man Is Succeeding Me in Congress Today

Andrew Tate and George Santos

McCarthy to his caucus at "High Noon":

What if there was an injury like Hamlin's during a playoff or superbowl game?

Democrat Katie Hobbs takes office as Arizona governor

CO Follows Florida; As Insurance Companies Withdraw, Last-Resort State-Backed System In Talks

A Merman I Should Turn To Be

The U.S. House has a problem: his name is Kevin McCarthy (my words)

MORE NEWS -- In a private mtg yesterday, GAETZ, BOEBERT, PERRY told McCarthy they wanted their OWN

If I could draw political cartoons, this would be my first:

The new GOP-led House of Representatives. I can't decide which is worse for the country

Rethugs take over House today. Will we make it to Friday without an impeachment?

The likely hit Bad Company somehow missed - Little Miss Fortune, live, 1974

EU Starts 2023 W. Record Heat; Highs 15 - 20C Above Avg. In Poland, Germany, Alps After Record 2022

Any of y'all tried nursemates shoes?

On this day, January 3, 1943, Van Dyke Parks was born.

AP: New Congress to convene, but will McCarthy be House speaker?

Tuesday Afternoon - The Moody Blues

This is why the Republican Party is in such disarray.

New Michigan laws in 2023: Service dogs, school safety and crime victim compensation

Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope

Meet the new MAGA generation: These newly-elected Republicans set to join Team MTG

"At least they are learning that it is the right they have to be afraid of, not the left."

IN HER OWN WORDS: PELOSI STEPS BACK AFTER DECADES IN CHARGE

foghorns.

Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna

Stephen Stills has a birthday today.

Quelle surprise! Lots of anti-vax nuttery emerges from Damar Hamlin's collapse

does gear matter? this guy's using an old 16MP nikon APS-C camera and kit lens and kicking...

Making fun of what is really not funny

BTRTN: Will DeSantis Run?

Never forget that the GOP took control of the House because of cheating aka gerrymandering ....

BTRTN: Will DeSantis Run?

Ecosia search engine planted 42 million trees globally in 2022

Trump seems to have a large war chest - but is he struggling to raise money?

The Freedom Caucus J6 traitors in the House are afraid. They want to use the House as legal cover.

Festive Coquette - Brazil

Rufous tailed hummingbird - Multiflash Technique - Colombia

Eddie Fisher - Wish You Were Here

Black-tailed Trainbearer & Masked Flowerpiercer

Sword-billed Hummingbird - Ecuador

Happy birthday, Stephen Stills! 78 today. Southern Cross: studio version, live, songwriting article

Scott Perry: "McCarthy had an opportunity to be Speaker of the House. He rejected it."

The Party's Over: The End of the GOP - Robert Reich

Gene Pitney - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance

I smell an indictment coming....

Hawaii Island bill seeks to limit to number of guests in short-term vacation rentals

My advice for Kevin

Another Tulsa World letter reject--too understated:

Understatement is my superpower...

'Cowboys For Trump' Founder Recalls How 'Scary' The Bugs Were In Jail

Dear Comic forum fans...

Live from the Capitol...

Is McCarthy singing to the DOJ ?

South Florida: Brightline opens Boca Raton, Aventura stations

Sammy Davis, Jr. - Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody

Best friends:

What passes for exotic color in N Texas

2nd tweet--goats love to get high:

Arkansas Traveller, Dave Hum

What's the difference between a cactus and the House Freedom Caucus?

Polydactyl kitten is *not* ready to get up:

Top U.S. & World Headlines -- January 3, 2023

Thank you, Joe!

Tweet of the Day

Has anyone else noticed

Live Feed Link & earlier Lauren Boebert yells " bullshit" when McCarthy said he deserved

Washington Post: Insight: Jeffries could top McCarthy in first round of voting

Living in a country full of Trump supporters

Not seeing any health updates on Damar Hamlin, and I'm thinking that's bad news

Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison

jeez, does matt have

"Brazen": David Cay Johnston on How Trump's Tax Returns Show He Defrauded U.S. & Enriched Himself

Is it possible there are six, just six, Republicans with scruples

Willie Nelson - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

How do we maximize the chaos within the Trumplican party?

Tesla stock tanks on delivery whiff, JPMorgan note

Kittens really get into their dinner:

Rude Pundit: "Kevin McCarthy is learning a lesson..."

Medical Debt Is Being Erased in Ohio and Illinois. Is Your Town Next?

LOL! MTG just said her "friends in the Freedom Caucus" are "just destructionists"

Ecuadorian Hillstar

Is the term cracker considered a racial epithet?

"Return to Democracy": Brazil Swears In Lula as President, as Far-Right Bolsonaro Flees to Florida

NFL said play on last night. The players said NO!

Imagine a frat house full of bros who just consumed

As I had read not long ago, the Representatives from the Southern States were not seated

A heavily armed man sparked a panic at a supermarket, but did he break the law?

McCarthy: "Matt Gaetz said, 'I don't care if we go to plurality and we elect Hakeem Jeffries.'"

Gorgeted Woodstar

Noise pollution is a menace to humanity - and a deadly threat to animals

Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (January 3, 2023)

Tesla stock falling fast, down to 106.88, $16 below

Interesting: Former Rep. Justin Amash (libertarian) urges Republicans and Democrats

the weather accross the nation is going to wreak havoc

I think we are at a most opportunistic moment in our history

I am really afraid the national strategic stockpile

It amazes me that RW media always calls Biden/Harris socialists and communists.

Can anyone recommend a good Tai Chi YouTube video/workout?

'Absolute Madness': Record-Shattering Heat Dome Hits Europe

The likely hit Bad Company somehow missed - Little Miss Fortune, live, 1974

Haven't had your fill of "the vaccine did it" idiocy? Here's another thread for you.

How about Herschel Walker or Mike Lindell for Speaker?

mtg blaming damar hamlins injury on the covid vax

Your politics can kill you, your friends, and your family. It's a choice.Your politics can kill you,

Pink Slime Journalism kills Democracy. Let independent media rescue it.

Ken Block, stunt driver and founder of DC shoes killed....

Alzheimer drug 'fraud,' Chile's new constitution defeat, & Ukraine corporate sellout. Media?

Both of my Medical Assistants called out today. And three MA's over at the mainstream clinic.

Tulsi Gabbard calls out George Santos for his lies in his fraudulent election for Congress.

Adam Kinzinger, a Republican Congressman that did the right thing, says, NO REGRETS.

Hey, Republicans. Skip the middleman and make Putin the Speaker of the House

Video: Watch George Santos try to avoid reporters as he walks in the Capitol

Robert Reich: The Party's Over: The end of the GOP

Ted Lieu on his way to the House floor (twitter)

The GOP is about to go wild with phony Biden investigations. The media must not take the bait

"Shocking Things Liberals Believe" Meme

The recent transcripts released by the committee read like a confession.

Slade - Gudbuy T' Jane/ Mama Weer All Crazee Now (to fire you up this morn)

Under new russian law, that loot you stole in Ukraine is now a tax-deductible "gift".

Muzzled by DeSantis, Critical Race Theory Professors Cancel Courses or Modify Their Teaching

House Clerk Cheryl Johnson just started the vote proceedings . . .

I love watching the Republican Party in complete chaos. Like I said, extremism destroys itself

Get Ready For The GOP-Controlled Congress And The New Texas Legislature

Why is she shouting - are they all deaf?

Stefanik suffers from delusions of adequacy. nt

Hakeem Jeffries! (A girl can dream)

Drone advances in Ukraine could bring dawn of killer robots

Gosar on the House floor nominating Andy Biggs for speaker of the house.

Tiedrich: Entertaining as fuck to watch Kevin McCarthy's dreams crash and burn faster than a Tesla.

Gosar looks like central casting's idea of a corrupt

live link to the circus-

Kevin thought he was gonna be speaker also in 2016.

Boebert just voted for Jim Jordan.

Ms Stefanik should keep in mind that being "the most diverse Republican caucus in

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) just sworn in as the first woman to be President Pro tempore of Senate

The latest from the Jack Smith (parody) Twitter account

Boebert casts for Jordan! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I still don't see how McCarthy doesn't get the votes at some point.

Harris swears in Murray as first woman Senate president pro tempore

Five against Kevin

2 for Jordan, 1 for Banks, 3 for Biggs

BREAKING: McCarthy fails to win Speakership on first Ballot.

Stop the vote

"The bad, brilliant brother from Brooklyn" - Yvette Clarke voting for Jeffries.

"I've seen enough"

Jeffries is leading.

I love where I live other than it being a strong Red District

Rat! Fight! Rat! Fight! Rat! Fight!

With the metal detectors gone, could the GOOP engage in a literal circular firing squad?

The kids on the House floor are starting to get bored.

Rep. Mike Rogers says anyone that votes against McCarthy doesn't get a committee

At least 8

The latest: Republicans remove detectors installed outside House floor after Jan. 6

The Trumplican House is great for our party.

McCarthy won't make it in first round....per CNN

McCarthy has already lost. Too many Rethugs voting against him.

It's Official: McCarthy Will NOT Win The Speakership On The First Ballot

Andy Harris (MD-1) just voted for Lee Zeldin.

I'd like to see Santos nominate himself in the next go round.

Jeffries going to win plurality on first ballot

Now at 11

I hear John Boehner is looking for a job.

Can people post more than just a couple of words and/or numbers with no other background info?

So McCarthy spent the past couple weeks whipping votes...

Skip Bayless says insensitive Damar Hamlin tweet was 'widely misconstrued or misinterpreted'

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Liz Cheney for Speaker?

Interesting tweet from Dave Wasserman

Airport worker died after being pulled into engine of plane, NTSB says

Who presides over voting for a new speaker? Pelosi???? nt

When the camera panned to ol' Marjorie, I almost didn't recognize her.

Seems to me like McCarthy is toast

Kornacki said the last time this happened was 1923, and ultimately it took 9 votes over 3 days

House Math Problem...

15 against now!

15 GOOPers voting against McCarthy

You don't have the votes

Ukraine Has Digitized Its Fighting Forces on a Shoestring

Ted Lieu comes prepared for Republicans in disarray:

Hilarious, McCarthy is going to play chicken with these nutjobs

Cellphone photo - stone steeple snow scene

Thread: Who will the Republicans finally choose as Speaker of the House?

College of Clowns just sent out smoke

Bills - Bengals game will not be rescheduled / resumed this week.

Am I reading CNN number count wrong

Denny Hastert is still kicking.

They lost their damn minds. Years on, still true

Hummingbird feather details with macro lens

Albert Harold Quie (R-MN) at 99 is the oldest living former Member of the House

Hakeem Jeffries is going to end up with more votes than McCarthy

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about a storm PSA....

You don't have the votes!

SO kevin loses second ballot

Ol Kevin is leaving the floor with the fakest smile I believe I've ever seen on a human

McCarthy

LOL! Jamaal Bowman tweet

Steely Dan - Kid Charlemagne

REPUBLICANS IN DISARRAY!!! n/t

What Is The Line Of Succession At The Current Moment?

Let's flip the narrative: Republicans in Disarray!

McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, House adjourns

Playlist for Kevin:

Interesting question: Who is enjoying this more - Pelosi or Boehner?

It appears nobody wants to be seen talking to George Santos.

Speaker of the House: Jeffries (D) 212, McCarthy (R) 203.

Sold-Out Lisbon I ARTE.tv Documentary

This is the logical conclusion of a party consumed w/shameless grifters. I bet some of them prefer..

There's something you don't see every day.

Things are getting down right dirty in the GOBers' control of the their caucus in the House!

JPMorgan, Citi among firms facing potential divestment by Kentucky over energy 'boycott'

Looks as if the pilgrimage to Margaret Lago after Kevin told Cheney that Trump was

Yep, McCarthy is done.

TBlue - do you read lips?

Ted Lieu 🍿😆

Every ballot 10 Dems should vote for a puke. For Fun!!

"The House will be in order"

Extra Bonus Tweet of the Day.

George Santos has already made a lot of friends in Congress!!!!

The GOP mostly does not like MTG. They hate Kevin for bowing to her and do not want her in control.

Is this where Trump is back? Only a question!

Tesla down 16. Wow. nt

Shy bird

Lol, Jim Jordan acting like a King Maker!

Chinese Economy; China Still Backing Russia?; Chinese Diplomacy; China Reopening - China Update

Oh, my: AOC and Matt Gaetz... Can anyone read lips?!

Oh lord...Jordan's speaking in support of McCarthy.

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Watching my DVR copy of The Little Foxes....Betty Davis and others.....

Gaetz nominating......Jim Jordan!

Oh sweet Jesus...Gaetz nominated Jordan. To piteous applause.

Mattie G nominates GYM...

Is it SO outrageous that a few Republicans would caucus with Democrats that it's not worth...

Jordan doesn't want to be Speaker. He wants to be President.

Focus on the green dot

Jim Jordan comes to praise McCarthy, not to bury him.

Omg. I am having so much fun right now.

meanwhile over in the Senate ...

Update: I admit I was wrong. I thought the repubs weren't this crazy.

procedural question-

Some incredable asshole just nominated Gym Jordan as Speaker of the House

The repubs could turn this shitshow into a win with a fairly easy, straightforward maneuver

I have now heard both Stefanis and Jordan tell us "what the people want".

Beavis and Butthead are at it again...

And he's lost again! See ya again in an hour or so!

Ah

Captions, anyone?

Aw, poor Kev. He wants that precious Speaker's gavel as much as Ralphie wanted that BB gun.

Jim Carrey on fascists (Mussolini)

"Government doesn't work. Elect us and we'll prove it." The GOP

The crazy Q cult and the media

Kev won't do it on the 2nd vote either

Isn't Gym Jordan worse than McCarthy?

Republicons are going to party like it's 1923!!!!!!

Banner day for me!!

Strike Two!

Well... The GQP civil war has me amused

My split screen - Pele

Rep.-elect Santos set to be sworn in despite investigations

Anybody been over to fox to see if they're covering these votes

Jeff Tiedrich Tweet

I don't care who they vote in!

Our own Patty Murray, President Pro Tem of the Senate...

House Speaker Election Is Deadlocked with No Winner for First Time in 100 Years: Here's What Happens

He he

About lipreading:

If The Shoe Fits (Luckovich cartoon)

The name Trump has become nails on a blackboard.

This may be fun to watch! BUTTT,,,,,,,,

7 Days Until The Virginia Special Elections! How You Can Help! And More Info

Moscow's military leadership is under fire after a Ukrainian HIMARS strike killed scores of Russian

Gym Jordan now has 16 votes. Bahahahahaha!

I will be looking forward to see toons about McCarthy soon.

It would be hilarious if the dems nominate and vote for Liz Cheney for speaker.....

Dershowitz tries to disentangle from Arizona voting machine suit

McCarthy is the 1st leader of the majority party in over 100 years not to be elected speaker on....

Paul Ryan and John Boehner's message to Kevin McCarthy

LIVE: Kevin McCarthy HUMILIATED after Losing Speaker Vote

On this day, January 3, 1905, actor Ray Milland was born.

Tesla's Rout Deepens as Analysts Trim Targets on Demand Concerns

How HUMILIATING 😥

6 R"s defect and..

GOP Rep. Bob Good says McCarthy opponents will "never cave" & he will vote for Jordan on next ballot

I wish the Democrats didn't have to sit through this. Their votes won't change.

fuck the repukes

Rep.Jeffries 212 votes, McCarthy 203, Biggs 10, others 9...

'Critical mass' of deaths could turn Russians against Putin - Times Radio

Lawsuit Against Pope Benedict XVI Will Continue Despite Death

There isn't enough popcorn in the world to help enjoy this Republican clown show

Matt Gaetz says 'you cannot put the biggest alligator in charge' to 'drain the swamp' in opposing

Did McCarthy and Gym Jordan vote for themselves?

Will Kevin resign if he doesn't make speaker?

I didn't have " watch Kevin McCarthy lose live on camera over and over"

After months of chasing starlings, photographer James Crombie captured this remarkable shot...

Police investigating rash of armed robberies at Tacoma ATMs

McCarthy Part 2

Republicans are hearing from GOP donors and constituents that the party "looks stupid"

Can someone name 1 House Republican

Well, Rudy G? You could do have once of good in you?

If the person with the most votes wins, why isn't Hakeem Jefferies Speaker?

SR 520 Bridge to be fully closed this weekend

I'm Walking to New Orleans - Fats Domino ⚜

Eventually The "Freedom" Caucus Morons Are Going To Nominate Teflon Man

No wonder we couldn't get "bi-partisanship" with Repukes - they can't -SHIP their own selves!

At least 12 of the Republicans should vote present. :) :) :)

Some GOP moderates are apparently floating now-retired Michigan Congressman Fred Upton as a...

Washington listed as best state to retire in, research shows

In apparent dig at McCarthy, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries nominated for speaker as a leader who does not

Damar Hamlin may have suffered "remarkably rare" condition, Dr. Agus says

Who are the 19 Jordan voters ?

Conservatives will vote for Jim Jordan on third ballot - Rep. Bob Good

China's hospitals are 'apocalyptic' - Jonathan Cheng - Times Radio

On the fight for Speaker

Japanese government offers families 1m yen a child to leave Tokyo

Spoke to a House Staffer...

▶️ Wire-crested Thorntail Hummingbird Courtship

What we are witnessing today in the House

the consequences of the red wave

---ahem------------

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab (Reuters)

Any mechanical engineers here?

Briefly turned to CNN where someone was trying to portray as Democrats had the same problem with

19 Republicans voted against McCarthy.

This is such a scam

Jubilee Stomp - Tuba Skinny - Royal Street, New Orleans ⚜

NYC subway shooter pleads guilty to terrorism charges

the border is NOT open and Biden did not shut down

For all of you who voted Democrat but don't think we got enough seats...

Exclusive: Tesla makes China boss highest-profile executive after Musk

"I am not a member of an organized political party, I am Democrat" is no longer true

Idaho killings suspect waives extradition from Pennsylvania

Best solution would be for about 6 Repubs to caucus with Dems.

"Leaked" abortion decision and pushing the red wave.

Airport worker died after being pulled into engine of plane, NTSB says

▶️ Lucifer Hummingbird (4K UHD)

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about what McCarthy knows that you should too....

Clarence Wheeler - Kuumba

Round 3......

A Lowife Disbarred MAGA Lawyer from N. KY is shooting his mouth off about the injured Bill

Ya! MSNBC added tally like C-SPAN! Not rocket science IT :)

Kevin loses the 3rd round...

Is Tesla about to go the way of DeLorean?

Exactly what is Fufu?

The definition of insanity

Never Trumpers Understood Kevin McCarthy's Conference Better Than He Did

Has the media screamed 'GOP in disarray!' yet?

So do they have to stay until they pick a leader??

Now that we're headed towards a fourth vote, is it time to call it a conclave?

Schadenfreude is delicious at the moment.

Southern California rocked by Green Wave!

Loses again

'We only need six to come over': Jim Clyburn thinks Dems could strike deal with GOP moderates on new

Talk about "Conservative" Republicans is bullshit

Strike 3

It's time for someone to make a move at Kevin

McCarthy Suggested Democrats Would Leave Chamber

The definition of unfit to serve: you can't even get the first job done. 50 shades of Whey.

If I were in charge of production for CNN or MSNBC, I think I'd switch...

What's for Dinner, Tues., Jan 3, 2022

Trump peddles conspiracy about Georgia election workers who became target of right-wing lies

Chip Roy Seeks To Sink His Own Party, Entertainment For The Rest Of Us

Entertainment Value

This is giving me conclave vibes

George Conway's subtle slap at TFG

McCarthy's befuddled look

Which Will Last Longer?

Traitor Flynn carries Putin's water

Just got off work. What's the status at this point (4:30-5pm eastern US time)?

The Onion on the GOP fight to the death for Speaker....

Santos' endorsement of McCarthy

I wonder if we should send the House Democrats-only pizzas and Cokes? Nt

Kitten Rescued Just In Time From Water Drum

Here is the scoop regarding the Gosar/Gaetz/AOC convo:

McCarthy has lost a vote

The future leadership of the GOP

Cartoons 1/3/2023

Took a look at fux. On their tally board they have

This Cat Grew Up Among Capybaras at a Zoo

North, South Carolina is 99 miles Southeast from Due West, South Carolina

Snohomish flower farmer's 'frog condo' goes viral

BREAKING: George Santos has announced his election as House Spraker.

Jordan has increased his vote total each time. 6, 19, 20

Are all these pukes voting for Jordan the ones who asked for pardons?

Can Democrats get concessions out of McCarthy?

Antisemitic words projected onto downtown Orlando building on New Year's Eve

Here's how long Seattle homebuyers need to save up for a down payment

Brought to you by the letter C

Lauren Boebert prays for left to "accept the love of Jesus" after alleged "hate crime" on church

Oh I do hope this Tiedrich tweet is true!

I heard a proposal that they might put Fred Upton up for a vote

I have a suggestion for Kevin: Call Brad Raffensperger and ask him to find the votes.

The Hidden Battle that Saved Ukraine - William Spaniel

On this day, January 3, 1897, silent movie star Pola Negri was born.

Cheer up Kevin. This could be your consolation prize.

While we wait for the House to compose itself, a musical interlude

Do Marge and Bang Bang "win" with a coalition, or even Dem Speaker?

Imagine you sell your soul to the devil and the devil won't keep the bargain.

Would it ever make sense...

Brazil revives fraud case against embattled U.S. GOP congressman-elect George Santos

Well, if she isn't a little smarty pants!

Sunset, southern MD 1/3

Weird, you'd think an alliance with the "Jewish Space Laser" lady would be a little more... dynamic

Soldiers' widows group calls on Putin to order major mobilisation for Ukraine war

Two charged with attacks on four Pierce County power substations

Who was the 20th vote against mccarthy?

Oh, By The Way...

Per rumor I just started, this is what Trump just texted to McCarthy:

Conservatives in Chaos‼️

A question about the process: have the newly elected members seated?

CNN just said it:

They've adjourned - Now the backroom fight begins.

House stands adjourned until Noon tomorrow...nt

House voted to adjurn until tomorrow at 12PM ET

Bun-Bun, a beloved stuffed bunny lost amidst holiday travel chaos reunited with 18 month old owner

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Wednesday, 4 January 2023

Hakeem Jeffries by K.O. !!!

Seen on Twitter re: McCarthy;

What happens now?

Why did we vote to adjourn?

Berks County Democrat Mark Rozzi voted as new speaker of Pa. State House

Shelter Cat Meows Very Loudly, Trying To Get Attention To Be Adopted

'Screw these people!' Former GOP lawmaker says his party is getting exactly what it deserves

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Southern Cross

Quick thread on what happens to all unconfirmed nominees [... at the end of the 117th Congress]

Stupid question here...Is it a regulatory possibility that Jeffries could be Speaker if some/

These Republicans voted against Kevin McCarthy for House speaker

Yesterday, someplace it was mentioned that Kevin M. already moved to the speaker's office

For your final test to become a Monk, you must maintain your prayers while....

It appears that Chancellor Kevis McLorum has just faced a Vote of No Confidence

VA House Majority Leader Terry Kilgore (R) Says Gov. Youngkin WILL Introduce 12-Week Abortion Ban in

As GOP Takes Over House, Officials Remove Metal Detectors Installed After Jan. 6

Like a Hurricane - Neil Young

Video game workers form Microsoft's first US labor union

Cons in CHAOS

Video game workers form Microsoft's first US labor union

VA-SD07: Dem. Aaron Rouse Announces Nearly $1,000,000 Fundraising Haul Heading Into Special Election

Poland to Germany... "Hand over the $1.3T you owe us, Fritz...

Jeffries and Clyburn need to start working the phones with Biden district Republicans.

So this is the Republican Party that is going to solve the border crisis, and crime, and inflation,

A season of change for Northern Virginia as election campaigns begin

Searchable LINK to All J6th Depositions, etc.

Kevin's going to sell his soul to these loonies.

Seen at U.S. Capitol today.......

Lettuce - Break Out - Relax 9.4.11

What is it that the 19 want that Kevin hasn't already agreed to? nt

Judge slashes millions owed by hate groups for 2017 Charlottesville rally

OMG: George Santos gets BRUTAL welcome on his first day of Congress

Special Counsel Jack Smith is BACK IN THE UNITED STATES

Which political party's worldview is incompatible with Christian history and doctrine?

03 Jan: Very Costly. Russians make the same mistake - Reporting from Ukraine

Senior Cat Befriends a Baby Boy. Now the Two 'Meow' Together

PBR Monster Energy Buck Off at the Garden Presented by Ariat

Oh, sure you laugh now, but wait until the GOP proves Hunter Biden had sex with Monica Lewinsky

This reminds me of the idiot who went grocery shopping , carrying umpteen guns

Don't forget, Kevin McCarthy is third string.

Trump Mum on Whether He Still Supports McCarthy

Biden Mocked Trump After He Left Junk All Over The White House - Ring of Fire

Perhaps this will finally stop the MSM pushing the talking point, " Democrats in disarray?"

Brian Auger and the Trinity- Fire In The Mind

This Mystery Egg Contains The Cutest Little Fluff

ATTN Rep. McCarthy How many votes did Nancy P lose when she sent out Jackie Speier, Steny Hoyer,

George Santos for Speaker!

crazy humming bird lady.

Lonely Stray Kitten Sneaks Onto The Doorstep To Adopt The Family Living There

No House in order?

Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says

Are those fork holes in McCarthy's back? "Just askin' " nt

Grateful Dead - Big Railroad Blues - San Diego, CA 1971

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House adjourns until Wednesday after McCarthy fails to win enough votes to become Speaker - PBS NewsHour

How long can the Speaker battle drag on? Months!

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