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  • Arizona Bay
    Molecules of Freedom
    • Feb 2011
    • 6524

    Bohener Under Democratic "Protection"

    Ha Ha, pwned he is.

    Fuel for the GOP civil war.





    Source: The Hill

    Tea Party Republicans contemplating a bid to oust Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) shouldn't count on Democrats to help them unseat the Speaker.

    And without their support, there is no chance to topple Boehner in this Congress.

    A number of right-wing Republicans, long-wary of Boehner's commitment to GOP efforts attacking President Obama's policy priorities, have openly considered a coup in an attempt to transfer the gavel into more conservative hands.

    But Democrats from across an ideological spectrum say they'd rather see Boehner remain atop the House than replace him with a more conservative Speaker who would almost certainly be less willing to reach across the aisle in search of compromise. Replacing him with a Tea Party Speaker, they say, would only bring the legislative process — already limping along — to a screeching halt.
    Greg H. - from before the great crash, 20th century member 108

    "(T)he Republican Party no longer recognizes the legitimacy of any opposition."
  • Gerarddm
    #RESIST
    • Feb 2010
    • 32452

    #2
    Re: Bohener Under Democratic "Protection"

    Pragmatism in action.
    Gerard>
    Albuquerque, NM

    Next election, vote against EVERY Republican, for EVERY office, at EVERY level. Be patriotic, save the country.

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    • TomF
      Recalcitrant Heretic
      • Jun 2003
      • 50976

      #3
      Re: Bohener Under Democratic "Protection"

      In some circles, it's even called "bipartisanship." Though that presupposes that members form both sides would actually appreciate the support.

      The test would be whether Dem support of Boehner's Speakership becomes the poison pill which turns some of Boehner's GOP support watery. A party which can so handily dismiss and disown its own two most recent Presidential nominees, for instance ...
      If I use the word "God," I sure don't mean an old man in the sky who just loves the occasional goat sacrifice. - Anne Lamott

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      • John of Phoenix
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2001
        • 31214

        #4
        Re: Bohener Under Democratic "Protection"

        The tea party - the guys who worship all the things that Reagan never did and forget all the things that he actually did.

        For instance, he authored the 11th commandment -

        Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican. Watch the primaries - totally forgotten.

        Yet, there's much to be said for a psychotic red speaker. It would speed the ultimate demise of the party instead of the thrashing we're witnessing.

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