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Sunday, November 24, 2024

As chair of the House Oversight subcommittee, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia is talking about taking funding of so-called sanctuary states and cities.

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Trumpers are the least reps of America's promise.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-24 01:47 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

From the cited article...

... It will work with the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. ...

For starters, The new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not a Department. Only Congress can create a new Department.

The last time Congress granted a President the ability to create a Department occurred in the Reagan era.


So, DOGE is really little more than a high-profile lobbying entity.


#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-24 06:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

More on the story:

"Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has been tapped to lead a House subcommittee connected to the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has named her targets for investigation and defunding.

They include: NPR, "toilets in Africa," "sex apps in Malaysia," sanctuary cities, and the Pentagon.

In a Sunday interview with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo, Greene said America has been "really spoiled for a long time," calling the federal government "one of the worst abusers of American's tax dollars and the American people's trust."

www.rollingstone.com

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-24 06:56 PM | Reply

As what should happen. Will be hilarious when Democrat Cities and States have to choose between funding or trying to keep their electoral/congressional numbers up. That's all that this is and any claim otherwise if full of it.

Either it's a "moral" win that costs Blue cities and states much needed funding for their illegals (causing them to go into debt). Or ... keep their money but lose their boon that will be coming in the form of electoral College pts and Congressional Seats from all the normies fleeing blue states (all three of which will go to Red States).

#4 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-11-25 12:26 AM | Reply

@#4 ... As what should happen. ...

Why?

Why should Federal money be used for political purposes?

And, as an aside, I thought I read that your current alias was taking a sabbatical?

What's up?

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-25 12:35 AM | Reply

They have no business being here? And they need to return to where they originated from. As they chose to break our laws entering into the country, It's as easy as that. Perhaps next time they can try it the proper way, like several of my friends have done so from Latin America who are great assets to this country.

I am taking a sabbatical as in no longer actively posting here on a regular basis (I've gone elsewhere). The reason was rather simple, too much absurd censorship. Take care Lamp.

#6 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-11-25 12:44 AM | Reply

Will be hilarious when Democrat Cities and States have to choose between funding or trying to keep their electoral/congressional numbers up.

You mean, won't it be great when Trump and Republicans completely destroy this nations economy.

Democratic cities and states are what fuel our nation.

Based on your desire to burn this nation down, I'm going to assume you're a boomer, upset at your lot in life and desire others to be miserable as some sort of justification.

#7 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 12:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

They have no business being here? And they need to return to where they originated from.

Lead by example.

Go back to wherever your European ancestors came from.

Bye bye.

#8 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 12:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I'm a Millennial. Your description of me couldn't be more incorrect but I really don't feel the need to adjudicate my life to a stranger on the Internet. I've done rather well for myself in life :) Take care.

#9 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-11-25 01:07 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

@#6 ... They have no business being here? ...

Ask that to those who employ them.

#10 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-25 01:07 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@#6 ... I am taking a sabbatical as in no longer actively posting here on a regular basis ...

Thanks for the clarification.

#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-25 01:08 AM | Reply

@#10

And, if I may be allowed to post this once again...

An excerpt from the Border Patrol Union webpage that was deleted during fmr Pres Trump's term:
web.archive.org


  • Walls and fences are temporary solutions that focus on the symptom (illegal immigration) rather than the problem (employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens).

  • Walls and fences are only a speed bump. People who want to come to the United States to obtain employment will continue to go over, under, and around the walls and fences that are constructed.

  • Walls and fences will undoubtedly result in an increase in fraudulent documents and smuggling through the Ports of Entry.

  • Walls and fences do not solve the issue of people entering the country legally and staying beyond the date they are required to leave the country, a problem which will undoubtedly increase as more walls and fences are constructed.


  • #12 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-25 01:12 AM | Reply

    Climax Blues Band - Sky High (1975)
    www.youtube.com

    Lyrics excerpt...
    genius.com

    ...
    Sky High Lyrics
    (Missing Lyrics)
    ...


    Wow. No lyrics seems to be available on any of the usual lyrics sites.

    I may have some typing to do.

    :)

    And, fwiw, The Climax Blues Band was originally called The Chicago Climax Blues Band.

    fwiw, fwiw...

    Another tune...

    Climax Blues Band - Running out of Time (1975)
    www.youtube.com


    Have fun!

    #13 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-25 01:38 AM | Reply

    I am taking a sabbatical as in no longer actively posting here on a regular basis (I've gone elsewhere).
    #6 | POSTED BY BLUEWAFFLES

    This is the third time you've stated you won't be back.

    Stick to it.

    #14 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 01:48 AM | Reply

    @#14 ... This is the third time you've stated you won't be back. ...

    OK, this time, lyrics before the tune's link...

    genius.com

    ...
    Last thing I remember, I was
    Running for the door
    I had to find the passage back
    To the place I was before
    "Relax," said the night man
    "We are programmed to receive
    You can check out any time you like
    But you can never leave"

    ...
    [emphasis mine]

    And now the tune...

    Eagles - "Hotel California" (1988 version)
    www.youtube.com

    #15 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-25 01:59 AM | Reply

    You can check out any time you like
    But you can never leave

    Facts.

    #16 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 02:17 AM | Reply

    I am taking a sabbatical as in no longer actively posting here on a regular basis (I've gone elsewhere). The reason was rather simple, too much absurd censorship. Take care Lamp.

    Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-11-25 12:44 AM | Reply

    Don't crap where you eat. It's very uncouth.

    #17 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2024-11-25 02:17 AM | Reply

    Republicans love Trump.

    Definitely more than they love America.

    #18 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 02:21 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

    This lady needs the giant gift basket from Adam and Eve under her Xmas tree. Or bush ...

    #19 | Posted by catdog at 2024-11-25 10:03 AM | Reply

    1071, anyone who "harbors or conceals" a person to prevent their "discovery and arrest" is guilty of a crime. If the fugitive's alleged

    offense is a misdemeanor, the penalty for harboring them is no more than one year in jail. Anyone who helps a fugitive charged with a felony

    could face up to 5 years in prison.

    #20 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2024-11-25 11:28 AM | Reply

    This is the third time you've stated you won't be back.

    Stick to it.

    #14 | Posted by ClownShack

    he used the word "sabbatical"....

    but instead of rest he's like the rest of us....busy with our work as RUSSIAN ASSETS>.....

    BBBBBBBWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    you love putin..SQUAAAWKKK

    russian asset....SQUAAAAAWKKK SQUAWWWKKK

    it's the end of democracy.....SQUAWWWKKK....SQUAWWWKKK....SQUAWWWKKK

    #21 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2024-11-25 11:39 AM | Reply

    #21

    Sounds like Sdicks 400 lb wife Big Bertha caught him trying on her undies again.

    They get all stretched out and then she can't wear them.

    #22 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-25 11:48 AM | Reply

    dayum that's some funny stuff

    I'm gonna report you to the body shaming police.....part of the woke club

    oh wait.....they're dead.......DOA Novemnber 5, 2024.

    #23 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2024-11-25 11:52 AM | Reply

    #23

    You should be ashamed... taking up two parking spots just so you can get out of your car.

    Deliberate obesity is self-hate.

    #24 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-25 12:16 PM | Reply

    Time for certain cities and states to quit sending money to DC.

    #25 | Posted by morris at 2024-11-25 12:31 PM | Reply

    Re 25

    California is a sanctuary state. We will protect our people.

    I'd love to see these idiots try and defund us.

    We will defund you. lol

    #26 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-11-25 12:50 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

    Yeah Donner, I'm sure all of those companies will withhold Federal Payroll taxes just to stick it to Trump. My God you are daft if you don't understand how Federal Taxes are collected ...

    #27 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-11-25 01:55 PM | Reply

    Sanctuary Cities will just withhold their taxes. Simple.

    #28 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-11-25 04:54 PM | Reply

    That would be fantastic.

    #29 | Posted by THEBULL at 2024-11-25 05:43 PM | Reply

    Again for Legally who apparently doesn't understand ... the "cities" do not control the tax payments to the Federal Government. Corporations and SMB's make payroll payments to the Federal government. I'm not sure why this is that hard for you guys to understand, but ... . It certainly explains why you guys lost on the economy.

    #30 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-11-25 05:56 PM | Reply

    When exactly does your sabbatical start?

    #31 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 05:57 PM | Reply

    Waffleclown the "economist"

    What a ------- load.

    #32 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-11-25 06:14 PM | Reply

    Why does everyone worry so much about the wall? Every single time this country suffered from a terrorist From a foreign citizen, they were a Visa overstay, not a border crosser.

    I'm actually interested in totally securing the southern border, but the real problem, the real threat, is those that come here on temporary visas and don't leave.

    Round them up and send them home.

    Secure the border, but understand the consequences that come with it. Freezing out your cheap labor means prices of everything goes up even higher. I'm prepared to pay it. But I don't that's true of most of the mouth breathers screaming about "muh border!"

    #33 | Posted by ABH at 2024-11-25 06:29 PM | Reply

    Hey Legally, remind me again ... who won the Presidency?

    #34 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-11-25 07:08 PM | Reply

    "Yeah Donner, I'm sure all of those companies will withhold Federal Payroll taxes just to stick it to Trump."

    Payroll taxes are nothing to what we can to you.

    Go ahead. ---- around and find out.

    FAAFO

    #35 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-11-25 07:15 PM | Reply

    who won the Presidency?

    #34 | POSTED BY BLUEWAFFLES

    We will admit defeat when Republicans win.

    Can you say the same when you lose?

    GFY with that crap.

    #36 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-11-25 07:17 PM | Reply

    tax payments to the Federal Government.

    Not without the IRS.

    #37 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 07:44 PM | Reply

    Defunding sanctuary cities would be the best thing that could happen to Chicago. Boston. Denver, Portland, San Francisco etc.

    Make their local governments accountable to incompetence of their leaders and then residents will elect competence and make their cities great and competent again instead of racist.

    Merit and intellect is important. Democrats want just the opposite.

    #38 | Posted by Robson at 2024-11-25 09:01 PM | Reply

    "Merit and intellect"

    What's that?! - DJT

    #39 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-25 09:04 PM | Reply

    Elmo's DOGE committee is not an official government agency and has no authority and as such cannot defund anyone.

    Just more hateful noise from the revenge and retribution party.

    #40 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-11-26 05:44 PM | Reply

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