FFS, doesn't anybody understand how Congress operates?!?

#53 | Posted by Danforth

No, most people think Mike Johnson had the ability to just not swear in the new House members. We need a show like school house rock but made for adults that they'll actually watch, and teaches the way our government functions. The House is not a continuing body, the speaker does not continue from one term to the next. Every rep is up for election every 2 years and everyone is sworn in together after a new speaker is voted on. Even reporters out there asking Mike Johnson if he will swear in new members right up to the election were not helping. So No, the average american slides through their US Constitution education quickly and without retaining any of it. Mine was taught in 8th grade, in like a week before xmas break if I recall, and I know I could not have cared less.

FFS, doesn't anybody understand how Congress operates?!?

#53 | Posted by Danforth

No, most people think Mike Johnson had the ability to just not swear in the new House members. We need a show like school house rock but made for adults that they'll actually watch, and teaches the way our government functions. The House is not a continuing body, the speaker does not continue from one term to the next. Every rep is up for election every 2 years and everyone is sworn in together after a new speaker is voted on. Even reporters out there asking Mike Johnson if he will swear in new members right up to the election were not helping. So No, the average american slides through their US Constitution education quickly and without retaining any of it. Mine was taught in 8th grade, in like a week before xmas break if I recall, and I know I could not have cared less.

'We know fraud is happening but you prevent us from finding it, and when we vote fraudulently to prove it you catch us, but we only did it to prove you arent catching it' The math isnt mathing with these folks.

"Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act" -- Eberly

And how much of that has been manipulated in the years since? It has been chopped and changed many times in the 24 years since it passed, including by Citizens United. Are you playing games with me, you cant be serious...

"doesn't necessarily mean the other side wants to fix that problem." #25 | Posted by eberly

No, but writing bills you try to get passed does mean you are against it. Do you think all Dems voted to get rid of gerrymandering just because they knew it wouldnt pass the GOP? Is that the doubt you have? Because I believe one side would let it go and that the Dems have continued to fight the Citizens United decision with amendments and other acts, the "disclose" act is one of those. I am not a hypocrite and only this year have I ever voted straight party ticket, no matter who, due to anger. I have complained about both sides using these tactics but I understand fighting back. I am tired of the Dems being wimps and "going high when they go low", show me you will fight for me and not the billionaires.

#23 | Posted by eberly

Why complain at this point? Republicans are the ones that want money to own our politicians. Change campaign finance laws like the Dems want. Why wouldnt they use any tactics the GOP does against them? I never took you for such a hypocrite.

I wont speak for Truthhurts but come on Eberly at some point you stop turning the other cheek. "F all magat scum" for hitting me so many times I couldnt walk away. Lets say you are against fighting but get jumped in a parking lot. Are you going to let them beat you or will you fight back at some point?

"Their choice is between this radical weirdo..." Bellringer

Talarico has a record as a representative in the Texas house. He is not radical and is very well spoken. They could certainly do worse.

You have me laughing loudly today. Thank you Bell, quite the comedian. ^_^

There was no cult for Biden and he did not get involved with how the DOJ operated. The files were sealed during Maxwell's case. You have nothing so you lie.

Twin, I dont think Dems will have enough seats to actually convict in the Senate. I dont want them to waste their time on Trump. They should investigate all the other players where they are going to be successful in proving the fraud and showing that trump is guilty whether they can get the Senate to convict or not. Go after all those that are his minions and kneecap him.

I am just spitballing here but I am under the impression they put this on the ballot to try and drag out people that are unlikely to vote in this midterm election. Get the rural reds out to vote for a gun like a real man.

#17 | Posted by eberly

It bothers me heavily. There should be a restriction on money in politics. No person/entity/etc should have so much money in a politicians pocket that they make decisions based on what that person/entity/etc wants or needs. They are voted in by the people and should represent all of us. It should bother you Eberly, no matter which side is doing it, but as far as I can tell only one side would actually do something about it. Yes they take the money now, they would be stupid to act above it when the other side will take it and outspend them. The reality is the same with gerrymandering. One side would give it up completely but if you punch me in the face I am going to hit back.

There are few issues on the ticket I can vote this time and I have made decisions. The republicans in Idaho have all back Trump and dont deserve my vote. Idaho will stay red anyway, it wont matter that I am angry. I doubt they will even pay enough attention to how many votes the Dems get. I am voting anyway and blue all the way down.

I do blame both but honestly Hillary wouldnt have been a bad POTUS. She is not far left and could work across the aisle. Biden said he would only do one term, he should never have ran for a second and given us Kamala at the last minute. I am a swing voter, give me someone from either side that is worth it. I will vote against Trump at every opportunity. My entire ticket will go to Dem candidates this time purely out of anger. Maybe next time they can give me something to vote for rather than against.

The farmers do not have to leave the Republican party, but they did not have to go for Trump. There were qualified candidates and they still chose to fly his flags and make their bed. They can lay in it now but we are all suffering in the meantime. They should learn to recognize a charlatan.

#33 | Posted by eberly

Some do, not usually me. I want bipartisanship. If you recall we had a bipartisan agreement on immigration until Trump asked the GOP to change their mind so he could continue to use it as a wedge issue. I think we should take a look at expanding the House. Congress can eliminate the permanent apportionment act through standard lawmaking because it is not a constitutional amendment. It is clearly a detriment at this point and a larger Congress would make it more difficult for money to play such a large part in lawmaking. It would also increase the Electoral College bringing it closer to the popular vote and making candidates work for the people's vote. I am not sorry that Trump voters are reaping what the sowed. I wish that it would teach them a lesson, though I am not holding my breath.

We knew Congress would be Red. Therefore the POTUS should have been Blue. That is the only way that we get moderate policies and that the two sides are forced to work together and find common ground. I dont care if Kamala had appeared to be a full on socialist about to give the world away for free, she couldnt do it with a red congress. We knew that Trump was going to be what he is and has a sycophantic congress ready to sign the checks.

"You believe they harmed themselves, the country, and you." -- Eberly

I am not the one you are talking to but I definitely believe they harmed themselves, the country, and me. I can see every day in my life how things have changed in the last two years, and how it is squarely at trumps door. What I feel is anger, not hatred, and more of you should be angry as well. I dont believe this is what trump voters thought they were voting for but they should have known. They thought it would only affect the "others" but life is not like that.

#2 | Posted by eberly

They thought it was fun to "own the libs", they never expected it to impact them... It isnt fun anymore when you start feeling the pain.

I dont care which one they pick or why. Just settle on one and stop moving the clock. I am perfectly fine meeting in the middle and leaving it there. I dont even care if the time changes when I drive 10 minutes and cross the state line...

#172 | Posted by eberly

Still very early and our laws will make it more difficult, but if we do not push back on it we could end up there and that is the point. Eb I am not a doomsdayer or anything like that. I just see the slow march toward fascism with this administration and the bigots on the Maga side of things. If we dont shed light on the situation it will breed and grow. The executive branch needs to be checked no matter which party holds office.

#13 | Posted by BellRinger

Doubtful, congress had a bipartisan agreement on immigration that Trump blew up so he could still use it as a wedge issue. If Congress was doing its job then you would have to believe that Harris would veto a lot of this and I dont agree.

curious....what's wrong with voting in person where you live?

#126 | Posted by eberly

I could be wrong but doesnt Donner live in Cali and they send everyone a mail in ballot now?

"moron word-salad Harris."
#11 | Posted by BellRinger

This is no excuse for voting Trump. Moron word salad Harris would have been checked by a Republican Congress and we would not be where we are right now.