Author Topic: Hope Rising (Read 2813 times)

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **on:** October 08, 2015, 12:56:59 PM »

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/10/08/mccarthy-withdraws/

I mean, the GOP is still probably going to eff this up, right? But maybe, just maybe there's a chance the GOP will pick a conservative Speaker?

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2015, 03:29:42 PM »

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“It is total confusion — a banana republic,” said Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.), a Boehner ally, as he recounted seeing a handful of House Republicans weeping Thursday over the downfall of McCarthy and the broader discord. “Any plan, anything you anticipate, who knows what’ll happen. People are crying, they don’t have any idea how this will unfold, at all.”

ZOMG not a conservative in charge of the GOP!! We might actually have to legislate the same way we campaign and get elected to office!!!!

star seed 7 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:03:50 PM »

Like, there just was a conservative speaker and you guys threw him out. This is drawing parallels to Frank Martin

puniraptor · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:16:03 PM »

who's your horse, k-s-u-w-?

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:41:54 PM »

Quote from: puniraptor on October 08, 2015, 04:16:03 PM

who's your horse, k-s-u-w-?

Trump, Cruz, or Palin, but I doubt it will happen.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:42:56 PM »

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:43:20 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 08, 2015, 04:03:50 PM

Like, there just was a conservative speaker and you guys threw him out. This is drawing parallels to Frank Martin

The debt has increased about $4-5 trillion under Boehner's "leadership," so I wouldn't call him a conservative. I'd call him an "establishment just maintain the status quo at all costs Republican."

star seed 7 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:45:07 PM »

Never changing or moving forward, sounds like conservatism to me

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:47:12 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 08, 2015, 04:45:07 PM

Never changing or moving forward, sounds like conservatism to me

I'd say the debt moved forward plenty. Like 4 or 5 trillion.

Seriously though. Seriously. Can you even image a Trump Speakership? He'd "look into" everything and "get along" with everyone!!

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:52:59 PM »

He'd be so good at the debt your head would spin.

renocat · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2015, 05:08:51 PM »

Anybody besides Huelskamp.

sys · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2015, 05:10:13 PM »

what a bizarre thing for a purported 'pub to be hopeful about.

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2015, 05:36:38 PM »

ProgLibs: Always letting everyone else know that they're doing it wrong while never having a solution to anything unless the government is involved . . . and still mad that the damn lower than minimum wage waitress living in the car down the street is taking so long with that craft beer, and the wifi in here sucks.

john "teach me how to" dougie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2015, 12:13:09 AM »

Bring back Newt Gingrich. Do it 'pubs!

puniraptor · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2015, 12:28:52 AM »

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on October 08, 2015, 04:41:54 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on October 08, 2015, 04:16:03 PM
who's your horse, k-s-u-w-?

Trump, Cruz, or Palin, but I doubt it will happen.

Sorry, I meant for speaker because that is the topic of this thread that you started

puniraptor · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2015, 12:30:47 AM »

Quote from: puniraptor on October 09, 2015, 12:28:52 AM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on October 08, 2015, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: puniraptor on October 08, 2015, 04:16:03 PM
who's your horse, k-s-u-w-?

Trump, Cruz, or Palin, but I doubt it will happen.
Sorry, I meant for speaker because that is the topic of this thread that you started

Aha, I thought you had to be a rep first. Guess not. Palin!

renocat · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2015, 10:34:58 AM »

I support Dan Webster.

steve dave · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:17:57 AM »

renocat · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:49:57 AM »

Why do we need a speaker?

CNS · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:48:56 AM »

I feel like I could do this.

steve dave · « **Reply #20 on:** October 19, 2015, 10:02:34 AM »

Quote from: CNS on October 19, 2015, 09:48:56 AM

I feel like I could do this.

I don't think anyone can really do it at this point. Our party is too fractured. Boehner was probably the best possible person for the job and he threw his hands up and walked away, the next in line for the gig did the same. The problem is the best candidates don't want to deal with the current party situation.

CNS · « **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2015, 10:16:03 AM »

Seems like all you would have to do is tell everyone "no" for a couple yrs.

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CNS · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2015, 10:30:46 AM »

I agree that Boehner was the best one there for the job.

I heard a pretty good couple podcasts last week about this sitch and the effect the Freedom Caucus is having on the party and the Speaker job. Seems like there is going to be zero good resolution. The Freedom Caucus sounds like they are either going to get all their way, or keep up what is happening now.

I would think that taking the job now would be the best thing for someone who didn't want a continued career in politics.

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2015, 11:34:31 AM »

Yeah, the problem with the GOP is a lack of governance. If they would just all agree to keep spending more money and expanding government, everything would be so much easier.

Under Boehner's "leadership," even simple ideas like breaking down appropriations bills into smaller, more manageable pieces was asking too much. Nah, let's wait until the last minute to pass one massive spending bill for the year - then cry and agonize about "defaulting on our debt" and "shutting down the government."

[whisper]It's almost as if this is what half the GOP wants to happen...[/whisper]

CNS · « **Reply #24 on:** October 19, 2015, 11:38:22 AM »

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on October 19, 2015, 11:34:31 AM

Yeah, the problem with the GOP is a lack of governance. If they would just all agree to keep spending more money and expanding government, everything would be so much easier.

Under Boehner's "leadership," even simple ideas like breaking down appropriations bills into smaller, more manageable pieces was asking too much. Nah, let's wait until the last minute to pass one massive spending bill for the year - then cry and agonize about "defaulting on our debt" and "shutting down the government."

[whisper]It's almost as if this is what half the GOP wants to happen...[/whisper]

It's not half, its approx 40. Also, all that is fine if the GOP wants to do that, but their infighting is killing their agenda and the D's. It is basically 40 ppl from mostly non diverse districts holding everyone else hostage.

GOP just needs to get their crap together(however that may be), then come to work.