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grantcart

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76. Good list here's 2 more

Sat Jan 7, 2023, 07:03 PM

Jan 2023

# 10 The House Democratic Caucus is full of brilliant minds.
a) Outgoing leaders under/including Pelosi, still there
b) New leaders under Jeffries all smart.
c) members not in leadership
Just look at the brilliant minds that were on Jan 6 Committee

Thompson
Schiff
Raskin
Aguilar
Logren

Then there are a bunch of folks like Swalwell and Katie Porter.

My Congressman Rep Gallego went to Harvard.

#11 Our MVP. Every body keeps forgetting to mention the one person that has contributed the most, Donald Trump.
He will continue to get involved and fuck things up.

Donald does 2 things really well
a) Give his part the absolute worst strategic and tactical advice possible. The "don't vote absentee" strategy will go down as the MOST bonehead idea in modern American history.

b) He scares the bejeesus out of Dems so the party that normally can't agree on what time dinner is will not let a sliver of light shine between us.

Honorable mention for #12 Republicans like Cheney/Lincoln Project see McCarthy as a Trump tool and will work to embarrass them.

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A Few Things to Keep in Mind about The GQP House Majority [View all] MineralMan Jan 2023 OP

All good points. And few from the other side understand. LiberalFighter Jan 2023 #1

Very true. MineralMan Jan 2023 #2

I agree with your point that most of the GQP members are not smart people, but they don't Escurumbele Jan 2023 #113

All true yankee87 Jan 2023 #3

While not smart, he's next in line after the VP and perhaps he knows something is brewing. TheBlackAdder Jan 2023 #75

I don't think they are all true. The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #102

I doubt that Democrats would vote to remove him. MineralMan Jan 2023 #105

My feeling is we made a political mistake. The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #107

Actually, the radical right is NOT in control. MineralMan Jan 2023 #109

There probably is a bigger plan. The Jungle 1 Jan 2023 #119

Thank you for the reminder leftieNanner Jan 2023 #4

Yes, very much like the Wizard of Oz. MineralMan Jan 2023 #7

Those are very good points. calimary Jan 2023 #5

In many ways, the GQP has plenty of enemies within itself, too. MineralMan Jan 2023 #8

...K&R... spanone Jan 2023 #6

Stupid people can do a lot of damage. albacore Jan 2023 #9

Thank you, Mineral Man. I feel a little less stressed after reading your post. debm55 Jan 2023 #10

I'm glad to hear that! MineralMan Jan 2023 #11

My biggest fear is if the Supreme Court limits the ability of Federal Agencies to issue regulations Midnight Writer Jan 2023 #12

We'll have to see what the SCOTUS does. MineralMan Jan 2023 #13

The only thing they will have on their side Tree Lady Jan 2023 #14

Well, the media serves the media first. MineralMan Jan 2023 #15

Amazing they finally tired of him Tree Lady Jan 2023 #25

I think the media has figured out how irrelevant he has become. ShazzieB Jan 2023 #90

Thank u MineralMan, for so thoughtfully listing these facts out onetexan Jan 2023 #16

My pleasure. MineralMan Jan 2023 #18

A good list to keep in mind. Number 8 (both 8's) are my favorites. And #10 Biden's judge appointees housecat Jan 2023 #17

Ooh, nice catch on the double 8s. MineralMan Jan 2023 #20

ty housecat Jan 2023 #93

What worries me most is funding MiniMe Jan 2023 #19

Yes, there are issues that must be addressed. MineralMan Jan 2023 #23

limbaugh spent weeks in 2011 selling there's no way US could default and then it wouldn't matter if certainot Jan 2023 #100

They have already threatened to shut down the government over raising the debt ceiling. Lonestarblue Jan 2023 #32

There are several new or reelected Rs mcar Jan 2023 #40

They will no doubt vote against the debt ceiling and budget PortTack Jan 2023 #45

Thanks for these points Alice Kramden Jan 2023 #21

Glad to help! MineralMan Jan 2023 #26

Also a reminder to McCarthy's detractors: GQP could have had full J6 committee representation Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2023 #22

Very true. MineralMan Jan 2023 #24

Good stuff Mineral Man - thanks for posting this as it lifts my spirits after McCatthy won the seat. iluvtennis Jan 2023 #27

I'm glad. MineralMan Jan 2023 #54

MineralMan bdamomma Jan 2023 #28

Absolutely! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #30

And no oversight of SC Smith! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #29

GQP rso Jan 2023 #31

Yes, I think so, too. MineralMan Jan 2023 #56

As usual, they will provide no substance, just headlines for Fox Noise. lindysalsagal Jan 2023 #33

Good post MM. My question is about #4. Will only GQP House members be able to call for panader0 Jan 2023 #34

Any member, I think. MineralMan Jan 2023 #57

Doing nothing does not resolve ... Dave says Jan 2023 #35

Apologies I see already discussed above Dave says Jan 2023 #36

thanks llashram Jan 2023 #37

Basic points that so many people don't have a clue about. I for one am going to enjoy the shit show. Native Jan 2023 #38

Same! PortTack Jan 2023 #47

Yup. MineralMan Jan 2023 #58

Happy to rec this mcar Jan 2023 #39

Thanks! MineralMan Jan 2023 #70

Great pointers! I love Number 9 FakeNoose Jan 2023 #41

Thanks! MineralMan Jan 2023 #59

Well said. Permanut Jan 2023 #42

Excellent reminders, MM peggysue2 Jan 2023 #43

I hope so. MineralMan Jan 2023 #60

Number 8 is a worry. The House holds the purse strings. But right on with all the rest. nt Samrob Jan 2023 #44

What normally happens with purse strings and other issue bills BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #94

Kicked and recommended. Elessar Zappa Jan 2023 #46

While the GQP members aren't particularly smart they represent patrons who are very clever and have Ford_Prefect Jan 2023 #48

Great points. And, as inflation declines, Biden and the Dems' popularity spooky3 Jan 2023 #49

All true BUT... doesn't mean much WarGamer Jan 2023 #50

Add this for when the GQPee starts to "investigate" SayItLoud Jan 2023 #51

Talk about getting someone shoved down our throats eh? pwb Jan 2023 #52

#5 is what I'm looking forward to. rubbersole Jan 2023 #53

Thanks. MineralMan Jan 2023 #61

What "reasonable" proposals do you expect a majority of House republicans to put forward? onenote Jan 2023 #55

We will see. MineralMan Jan 2023 #62

good post Takket Jan 2023 #63

Thanks! MineralMan Jan 2023 #67

Agreement marieo1 Jan 2023 #64

You're welcome.. MineralMan Jan 2023 #69

Agreement marieo1 Jan 2023 #65

HEY MM!! YoshidaYui Jan 2023 #66

Thanks! MineralMan Jan 2023 #68

perfect summary! thank you! bluboid Jan 2023 #71

Thanks! MineralMan Jan 2023 #73

He also likely screwed some fellow Republicans out of committee seats/chairmanships GoCubsGo Jan 2023 #72

Exactly. MineralMan Jan 2023 #74

Good list here's 2 more grantcart Jan 2023 #76

Yes, but Trump is losing his MOJO. MineralMan Jan 2023 #79

Yes but not his microphone grantcart Jan 2023 #87

Goeth to Greatests! Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #77

And so it is. MineralMan Jan 2023 #81

It's like they've got 6 Kristen Synemas forgotmylogin Jan 2023 #78

Yep. MineralMan Jan 2023 #80

Thank you!! JanLip Jan 2023 #82

I'm glad of that! MineralMan Jan 2023 #83

I ain't holding my breath. Septua Jan 2023 #84

The small Republican majority could refuse to raise the Debt Ceiling Waterguy Jan 2023 #85

I fear they will only vote to raise the debt limit in exchange for cuts to Social Security, TomSlick Jan 2023 #88

If the US should default on our debt markodochartaigh Jan 2023 #116

I fear you are correct. TomSlick Jan 2023 #121

Happy New Year, MinMan! Hekate Jan 2023 #86

"A house divided against itself cannot stand." Harker Jan 2023 #89

Still a few major issues IbogaProject Jan 2023 #91

Thanks MineralMan! lucca18 Jan 2023 #92

As I said a few weeks ago: trof Jan 2023 #95

Onward, Christian Soldiers though? czarjak Jan 2023 #96

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2023 #97

Solid Encouraging Points.. my Concern Cha Jan 2023 #98

There's no question that there are going to be issues MineralMan Jan 2023 #106

just kicking this because it's so good nt orleans Jan 2023 #99

Many thanks! MineralMan Jan 2023 #103

A brilliant post malaise Jan 2023 #101

You're far too kind! MineralMan Jan 2023 #104

Is number 5 possible ? hydrolastic Jan 2023 #108

It is possible. Is it likely? I don't know. MineralMan Jan 2023 #110

All very true and thank you wryter2000 Jan 2023 #111

All true. I the GOP House caucus will be a model of dysfunction. CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #112

Nine much appreciated points. pandr32 Jan 2023 #114

I'm glad to help, when I can. MineralMan Jan 2023 #117

Excellent words!! bluestarone Jan 2023 #115

I appreciate that! MineralMan Jan 2023 #118

No. 4 has a caveat: Unless the Dems also want McCarthy removed. Sneederbunk Jan 2023 #120