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112. All true. I the GOP House caucus will be a model of dysfunction.

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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