Anybody watching C-Span 1? Obey has just offered an amendment

[Democrat 4 Ever]

to cut Representatives salary. To pay salaries out of funds for DC and limited to 92,500 (City Councilman's salary). This is in response to the repugs passing an amendment to change DC law that was passed by the DC City Council to loosen gun ownership restrictions. Obey says if the Reps want to act in the role as the City Council then they need to be paid by the DC funds. Said they were taken away right of the DC City Council. Said they should expect a pay cut if that is the job they want.

Amendment was offered by Rep from Indiana. Obey the DC representatives cannot vote on the issue so the House need to stay out of a subject already decided by DC voters. He is cooking. The amendment will fail, of course.

Obey is pissed - good TV. Offered up the amendment and then made them read it. Repugs were trying to ignore it.

House just ruled amendment out of order - surprise, surprise. Still good.

The Dems have gotten a backbone. The repugs will now have to defend their smaller government, states' rights who doo hypocrisy.

[RobertSeattle]

1. These republicans have no shame...

Here's a list I've been keeping...

Republicans believe in "States Rights", unless they have Federal Power to overrule something in a State (or DC) they don't like.
Republicans believe in personal responsibility, except when it applies to themselves.
Republicans believe in the "Rule of Law", unless the Rule of Law gets in their way.
Republicans believe in limited Judicial Power ("Judicial Activism"), unless it is Judicial Activism for something they support.
Republicans believe in limited Presidential Executive Privilege, except when a Republican is the President.
Republicans believe you should trust the President unquestionly, as long as the President is a Republican.
Republicans believe in Privacy, except when it comes to a woman's body, sex between consenting adults, and what you read in a library.
Republicans believe that extramarital sex is bad, unless you are a Republican and get caught, then it is a youthful indiscretion.
Republicans believe Homosexuals are OK, but homosexuals acts are bad.
Republicans believe that lying is bad, unless it is about going to War, the Budget, or what you are going to do as President.
Republicans believe lawsuits are bad, unless they need to file a lawsuit to stop the vote count.
Republicans believe in limited government spending, unless it is in their district, State, or for a big campaign contributor.
Republicans believe illegal immigration is bad, except for illegal immigrants who work in their industry for low wages and no benefits.
Republicans believe in supporting the military, except during their youth when they would have to serve.
Republicans believe in a balanced budget, except when they have to do the balancing.
Republicans believe in swift Senate Judicial confirmations, except when a Democrat is President.
Republicans believe criticism of the President is OK, unless the President is a Republican, then it's unpatriotic.
Republicans believe in fighting terrorism unless it limits a person's ability to buy assault rifles.
Republicans believe "Nation Building" is bad, unless they do it.
Republicans believe Filibusters are bad, except when the do it.
Republicans believe all judicial nominees deserve an up and down vote, except then a Democrat does the nominating.
Republicans believe anonymous sources are bad, unless the anonymous source provides information they like.
Republicans believe in a free press, as long as it publishes things it likes.

[ellenfl]

3. may i borrow this? it is so-o-o right!

[RobertSeattle]

4. Most definitely!

Here's even more...

More...
Republicans believe that it is technologically feasible to build a missile shield around the United States but not make an SUV that gets 30 MPG.
Republicans believe in phasing out social programs unless it's school vouchers, faith-based initiatives, and corporate handouts.
Republicans believe that Billionaire's are geniuses, except when they are against your Republican economic/tax policies - then they are fools.
Republicans believe in opposing preferential treatment in college admissions unless you're rich or a child of an alumnus.
Republicans believe drugs should be illegal unless it's nicotine, alcohol, or prescription drugs from your pharmaceutical contributors
Republicans believe in free trade unless other countries benefit from it.
Republicans believe the tax code shouldn't pick "winners and losers" unless you a "rich" winner.
Republicans believe Presidents don't have any impact on the economy - unless they can somehow attribute a good economy to a Republican President
Republicans believe in Trickle Down Economics, even though there is no proof it works.
Republicans believe judges are "unelected" when the make judgements against Republican causes, "upholding the lawn" when they make judgements for.
Republicans believe lazy rich people are far superior to working poor people

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. Will pass along to the email buddies

right ON!

[ewagner]

2. Dave Obey

ALWAYS HAD A BACKBONE!

We're incredibly proud of him here in Wisconsin's 7th District!