Friday, November 07, 2025

Speaker Johnson's Vacation Must End

Adelina Grijalva: I was elected 6 weeks ago. Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me in. It's time for House Speaker Mike Johnson to end his vacation and get back to the work that the American people elected us to do.

Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 03:35 PM | 64 COMMENTS | permalink

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"Let's go." "We can't." "Why not?" "We're waiting for Godot."
Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot

#1 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-11-07 06:03 AM

Arizona's 7th Congressional District, which Grijalva was elected to represent, is bigger than Rhode Island, Delaware, Hawaii, Connecticut and New Jersey together, runs 300 miles along the US- Mexico border, and contains a population which breaks down as 59.8% Hispanic, 28.5% White, 3.9% Black, 3.0% Native American, 2.5% two or more races, 1.9% Asian, 0.6% other (en.wikipedia.org).

Does anyone really believe Mike Johnson would have had a problem swearing in Grijalva if she was a MAGAt from a 59.8% White, 28.5% Hispanic district?

#2 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-11-07 06:37 AM

He is violating the Constitution to protect pedophiles and one particular pedophile.

There needs to be a reckoning when he is relegated to minority leader.

#3 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-11-07 10:37 AM

Republicans are going to fly the government into the WTC, and nobody can stop them.

#4 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-07 12:16 PM

Waiting for Johnson ...

#5 | Posted by censored at 2025-11-07 12:17 PM


Republicans are going to fly the government into the WTC, and nobody can stop them.

#4 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

Both parties are, but you will only blame one of them, hence your dysfunction.

But Johnson is probably the worst I have ever seen.

#6 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-11-07 01:45 PM

#6
Here and now, kiddo, here and now.

#7 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-11-07 02:40 PM

Johnson fits the description of worm.

Whatever he gets from his existence it can't be self-respect.

#8 | Posted by Zed at 2025-11-07 03:43 PM

#7

Doc! Don't take away his Both Sides Whataboutisms... he won't be able to post at all!

#9 | Posted by Corky at 2025-11-07 03:44 PM

"Both parties are..."

Whataboutism is always a middle finger to Independents.

We can govern schittttty, because the other side did.

#10 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-11-07 04:00 PM

The government is shutdown because democrats want to add another year of subsidies to a broken, Obama-era healthcare venture. Sure, kick the can down the road some more. I don't care if no one gets sworn in again.

#11 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 04:44 PM

With new rumors of a certain president photographed with topless teens, there is no way a little toady is going to allow his man-god to go down in this matter. Of course, many MAGA folk--men and women alike--would think that their orange hero with a semi-nude teen girl on his lap is a wonderful display of his virility, taste in women and desirability to the opposite sex...

#12 | Posted by catdog at 2025-11-07 04:47 PM

The government is shutdown because democrats want to add another year of subsidies to a broken, Obama-era healthcare venture. Sure, kick the can down the road some more. I don't care if no one gets sworn in again.

#11 | Posted by lfthndthrds

If it's so broken what is the republican plan to fix it, since they are in total control?

#13 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 04:48 PM

Both parties are, but you will only blame one of them, hence your dysfunction.

But Johnson is probably the worst I have ever seen.

#6 | Posted by oneironaut

The pilot is aiming the plane for the ground. The copilot who tried to stop him has been tied and gagged.

"Why are the pilots doing this!?"
-you

#14 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 04:49 PM

The government is shutdown because ...
#11 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

... there's no reason for republicans to open the House of Representatives.

Trump is starving Americans for leverage.

At this point, if you support republicans and Trump, it's because you're a garbage human being.

#15 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-11-07 04:57 PM

If it's so broken what is the republican plan to fix it, since they are in total control?

#13 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 04:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

LMAO So now it's the republicans duty to fix the mess Bummer left behind.... got it.

#16 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 05:03 PM

At this point, if you support republicans and Trump, it's because you're a garbage human being.

#15 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-11-07 04:57 PM | Reply | Flag:

Just stop... Democrats could have folded on their subsidies for the failed ACA a month ago and no one would have missed a meal.

You're making JPW look smart.

#17 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 05:05 PM

Democrats block bill to pay Federal workers for the shutdown

thehill.com

#18 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 05:11 PM

Democrats could have folded on their subsidies for the failed ACA a month ago and no one would have missed a meal.
#17 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

There's no reason to eliminate healthcare for the poor.

Billionaires didn't need a tax cut.

Like I said. You're a garbage human being.

Trump and republicans are destroying what used to be a great country.

#19 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-11-07 05:13 PM

#18

From your article:

" ... Sen. Johnson's bill still leaves too much discretion up to President Trump," Peters explained during his objection.

"There's too much wiggle room for the administration to basically pick and choose which federal employees are paid and when," he added.

So basically. It's a bill that allows Trump and republicans to pay the people he wants to.

You are a garbage human being.

#20 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-11-07 05:19 PM

@ 20

Also from the article
"Johnson cried foul, noting he altered his bill "dramatically" in recent weeks in order to seek the support of Peters and other Democrats. He also noted scores of unions are backing the proposal."

I knew you would be dishonest.

#21 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 05:25 PM

Johnson likes him some young black buck booty, mmmmhmmmm.

#22 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-11-07 05:49 PM

LMAO So now it's the republicans duty to fix the mess Bummer left behind.... got it.

#16 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Why not? Wasn't it biden's job to fix the inflation and pandemic that trump left behind?

If you say something is a problem, and you have all the power to fix it, then why aren't you? Unless you simply don't care about the citizens and giving tax cuts to billionaires is really your only priority.

#23 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 06:13 PM

Amen

#24 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2025-11-07 06:22 PM

Why not? Wasn't it biden's job to fix the inflation and pandemic that trump left behind?

If you say something is a problem, and you have all the power to fix it, then why aren't you? Unless you simply don't care about the citizens and giving tax cuts to billionaires is really your only priority.

#23 | POSTED BY SPEAKSOFTLY AT 2025-11-07 06:13 PM | REPLY |

Instead of fixing the Obummer ACA blunder Biden threw money at it Directly or indirectly and no you want to blame Republicans for the failure. How did you clowns make it past the birth canal?

#25 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 06:36 PM

I knew you would be dishonest.
#21 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

The only dishonesty is coming from Johnson, and you.

Republicans gave billionaires a tax cut they didn't need.

Because they figured no one would care if they eliminated healthcare for poor people.

They're wrong, Americans do care.

So, in order to punish people for caring about the poor, they're cutting food for the poor.

Here you are, making excuses for their horrendous decisions.

You are a garbage human being.

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-11-07 06:54 PM

Instead of fixing the Obummer ACA blunder Biden threw money at it Directly or indirectly and no you want to blame Republicans for the failure. How did you clowns make it past the birth canal?

#25 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Throwing money at it is what it needed. Now repubs are cutting off that money so tens of millions of working americans are going to see skyrocketing health costs. While billionaires get tax cuts.

If repubs had money to give to billionaires, how come they didn't have money to help the working class?

#27 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 07:25 PM

The government isn't giving any money to billionaires.

#28 | Posted by THEBULL at 2025-11-07 07:36 PM

^who let the ----- out?

#29 | Posted by jpw at 2025-11-07 07:37 PM

I don't care if no one gets sworn in again.

#11 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Of course, not. You're anti-American and the thought of a bunch of citizens being denied their elected representative isn't an issue.

#30 | Posted by jpw at 2025-11-07 07:38 PM

#28

Billionaires are getting cheated then... 73 percent of them who donated (bribed) gave their money to Trump.

And he gave them the biggest tax transfer of wealth from the Middle Class and Poor to the wealthy in history.

Someone tell me how a Bull can live under a rock like this?

#31 | Posted by Corky at 2025-11-07 07:47 PM

Republicans don't care if people have healthcare and they don't care if they eat.

The hatred they engendered by this is the reason they lost Tuesday.

#32 | Posted by Zed at 2025-11-07 08:01 PM

The government isn't giving any money to billionaires.

#28 | Posted by THEBULL

Really? So they just happened to get a fat tax cut at the same time that trillions were added to the deficit?

Who do you think pays to service the interest payments on that debt?

You do sucker.

#33 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 08:03 PM

Dear Republicans"-

Reducing the life span of Americans back to forty-five years is not good policy.

Amazing I even need to say that.

#34 | Posted by Zed at 2025-11-07 08:05 PM

You are a garbage human being.

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-11-07 06:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

STFU you Iranian ---. Your dad not only beat your mom over a phallic vegetable, He'd kill you if he had the chance. Loser

#35 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:26 PM

Next?

#36 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:27 PM

If repubs had money to give to billionaires, how come they didn't have money to help the working class?

#27 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 07:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

You need to go run that gash with olive oil

#37 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:28 PM

yeah whatever.... I'm not buying that --------.

#38 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:30 PM

^who let the ----- out?

#29 | Posted by jpw at 2025-11-07 07:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

Oh look, the loser who missed the pinata and sucked the frat boy's dick found a mantra

#39 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:32 PM

LMAO

#40 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:32 PM

Come on JPW... Lets go... Did you suck a dick or not... I have evidence

#41 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:34 PM

And just like that - JPW is gone

#42 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-07 08:35 PM

STFU you Iranian ---.
#35 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

Whatever you say, you European Nazi.

Makes sense you hate America, you garbage human being.

#43 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-11-07 08:35 PM

Oh look, the loser who missed the pinata and sucked the frat boy's dick found a mantra

#39 | Posted by lfthndthrds

I asked why republicans can fund tax cuts for billionaires but not healthcare for workers, and you responded by ranting about dicks.

Interesting...

#44 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-07 08:39 PM

Turdfyck had a bad month

#45 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-11-07 09:11 PM

Why do Republicans hate the ACA?
Because it : 1. Works 2. Because they stupidly nick named it "Obamacare" and so now Americans depend on it and won't give it up Republicans have to be reminded that that black guy did what the Republicans are simply incapable of doing; I.e. create a healthcare plan that makes healthcare affordable for most Americans and they are sick of hearing about"Obama ... .care!!"

#46 | Posted by danni at 2025-11-08 06:27 AM

Just a reminder that then-US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) quietly undermined the ACA in 2025: Marco Rubio Sabotages Obamacare.

Cuban-American sycophant Marco Rubio is an Empty Suit that is void of imagination, charisma, innovation, and integrity:


#47 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-11-08 07:11 AM

#47 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-11-08 07:11 AM | Flag: Forgot an important trait in the so-called USSECSTATE

Cuban-American sycophant Marco Rubio is an Empty Suit that is void of imagination, charisma, innovation, compassion, and integrity.

This vapid young man was vetted for his loyalty to Israel by sinister mega-oligarch Larry Ellison whose son now owns CBS.

www.middleeastmonitor.com

www.theregister.com

#48 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-11-08 07:28 AM

#28 Let me throw this idea out there for your consideration:

How about we start taxing the uber-wealthy who have, for the past 40 years, been able to dodge their financial responsibilities that provide them with a country that protects them and their money and their property?

Not to mention the fact that this country has given them, the uber-wealthy, a nation of publicly educated wage-earners who can afford to buy their products/services?

How about that?

Afterall, ingratitude is a Cardinal Sin.

#49 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-08 09:14 AM

Afterall, ingratitude is a Cardinal Sin.

POSTED BY A_FRIEND

Stop giving them maga maroons ideas!

Or not being grateful enough to Trumpy could soon be a federal thoughtcrime.

#50 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-11-08 09:18 AM

#21 Watcha gonna do if the Senate passes Sen. Ron's bill?

It has to then be approved by the House before being sent to the White House for signature.

But, it will go nowhere.

Why? you may ask:

Because Speaker Mike (R-Of course) REFUSES to bring the House back into session.

Because of the Epstein files.

As such, the House will have to be back in session to vote on the soon-to-be changed bill.

But the House WILL NOT be back in session, anytime in the foreseeable future.

#51 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-08 09:28 AM

STFU you Iranian ---.
#35 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

Ah the rare "Iranian ---" insult. Rarely seen rarely heard. A mythical creature much like the Ethiopian Chicken and almost as rare. The Ethiopian Chicken is rarely if ever seen as they are reported to be the fastest land animal on earth.

You are in rare form yourself today lftturdman.

I see the "blue wave" done drenched you and turned your maga hat and made you all sad and blue. Like you lost your red maga binky!

Don't cry. Just run it thru the washer and it will be fine. Maybe a little bluer than before but just fine.

#52 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-11-08 09:51 AM

Posted by lfthndthrds

Ok, turd-boy, tell us this: when yer hero made the claim that a shut down falls on the responsibility of the president, was he lying or was he wrong?

(we know your sorry ass will not answer this)

#53 | Posted by Angrydad at 2025-11-08 10:50 AM

The government isn't giving any money to billionaires.

#28 | Posted by THEBULL

Here comes The Bull with his low hanging fruit.

Elon Musk's companies, particularly Tesla and SpaceX, have received at least $38 billion in government funding through contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits over the past two decades.

Why on Gods Green Earth do you think a Trillionaire needs ANY government funding?

#54 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-11-08 10:57 AM

#46 But in just 2 weeks the Trump and the GOPypers will produce a full and complete health care plan.

In just 2 weeks.

Right? :-)

#55 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-08 11:01 AM

#39 "sucked the frat boy's dick"

'Tis always confession and projection with these goypers.

Always.

#56 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-08 11:02 AM

In just 2 weeks.

Right? :-)

#55 | POSTED BY A_FRIEND

In just seven days I can make you a man! Or at least a sweet transvestite from Transexual Transylvania.

He'll eat nutritious, high protein
And swallow raw eggs
Try to build up his shoulders
His chest, arms, and legs
Such an effort
If he only knew of my plan
In just seven days

[Frank & Ensemble]
I can make you a man

[Frank]
He'll do press-ups and chin-ups
Do the snatch, clean, and jerk
He thinks dynamic tension
Must be hard work
Such strenuous living
I just don't understand
When in just seven days
Oh, baby
I can make you a man

#57 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-11-08 11:54 AM

#16 Actually, it IS the republicans duty to fix the "mess"

Face facts: Ever since the election a year ago, everyone from Trump on down has loved, just loved to say how the American people put them in charge of the White House, the Senate, the House, and, of course, SCOTUS.

They have made sure that everyone, including the American people, knows that they're the ones in charge. "HaHaHa, Democrats... we own you..." they sneer.

Yep. They LOL at Democrats, calling them losers. Taunting about a Vance/Rubio ticket 2028-2036. "HaHaHa" or "LOL" is their go-to line about Democrats.

It seems that the Americans got the message: Trump and the GOP own Washington DC. Not Democrats.

So, yeah, it is their responsibility.

#58 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-08 12:20 PM

As Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi knew her ----, didn't take any ----, and had her ---- together.

Mike Johnson, on the other hand, is full of ----, doesn't do ----, and is scared ----less of Trump.

~ Middle Age Riot ~

#59 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-11-08 05:30 PM

I see nothing!!
~MAGA "Schultz" Johnson

#60 | Posted by horstngraben at 2025-11-08 05:46 PM

I see nothing!!
~MAGA "Schultz" Johnson

#60 | Posted by horstngraben at 2025-11-08 05:46 PM | Reply | Flag: "Und wie!"


#61 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-11-08 05:54 PM

" Also from the article "Johnson cried foul, noting he altered his bill "dramatically" in recent weeks in order to seek the support of Peters and other Democrats."

Dramatically?!? What, changed the font???

Nothing substantial changed. Lyin' Mike is lying AGAIN.

#62 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-11-09 02:42 AM

What, changed the font???

I hear they are using golden ink now.

#63 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-11-09 03:00 AM

Republicans keep saying Obamacare is broke but the only reason it is that they won't renew the subsidies that make it affordable. In truth thfey hate "Obamacare" because of the nickname "Obamacare" they started calling the Affordable Care Act" out of their fear that it would become an important part of the Social Safety Net for Americans; which it has and the Democrats are refusing to just quietly let it die by helping to pass a bill to reopen the government that doesn't include the subsidies that make the Affordable Care Act" affordable for millions of Americans which is the Republican's sneaky plan to destroy the Act that millions of Americans depend on for healthcare! Every Senior Citizen on Medicare and Social Security should be supporting the Democrats right now on this fight because, make no mistake about it, if the Republicans win on this they WILL be coming after Medicare and Social Security next. Remember Trump saying he's going after all the "Democrats programs?" Medicare are both Democratic programs and his goal is to kill them before he leaves office so he can steal the SS trust fund to pay for the tax cuts he is giving his billionaire buddies! This is not just a battle about the ACA or "Obamacare" this is about much more! Every Senior Citizen on SS and Medicare should be involved in this fight, and their families too! This is a Class War and the enemy of the people has control of all three branches of government, at least until after the midterm elections so you can expect that they will fight with every tool they have to gut the Social Safetey Net that "We the People" pay for ourselves.

#64 | Posted by danni at 2025-11-09 04:41 AM

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