Looks like the Republicans control both houses of Congress. In other countries Reid, Pelosi and Wasserman-Schultz would lose their leadership roles, even as minority leaders. However, I sincerely hope they keep leadership positions - they contributed so much to the current outcome.
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lets see if the 'least productive congress in history' can turn things around.. i'm willing to bet we get 'more of the same'.. time will tell.
And now comes the blame game. I had to switch from CNN when they were savaging Obama to the kinder Fox News channel.
lets see what republicans can do now.
lets see what republicans can do now.
Republicans, you have the ball. I want to see what kind of game you play.
the republicans have 24 months to: appease the extreme rt., repeal obamacare, make the economy better, show they're willing to help americans... this could be a good thing for the democrats... depending on how bad it goes for the republicans... the first thing to watch out for... when ted cruz throws mitch the turtle and the rest of the republicans under the bus to farther his presidential hopes... be watching for it.. it's gonna happen pretty quick, as soon as mitch takes over the senate.
It would thrill me to see Reid, Pelosi and Wasserman-Schultz banished to their new office locations--in the basement of their office buildings.
Now McConnell must consider the order of the pending 350 bills that Dingy Harry refused to schedule for a vote in the Senate.
A good start would be to get the $ trillion out of the U.S. in foreign corporate profits brought to the U.S. with tax law revisions.
The pressure's really going to be on Sheffield born McConnell's back.
Crash
why 24 months demos have had years and you still blame bush for everything! Well except what you blame Reagan for!
The GOP reminds me of the dog that for years unsuccessfully chased every car that came down the street. Then one day to his astonishment he CAUGHT one! Paying for the repair of his jaws and teeth nearly bankrupted his owner.
Besides the congressional wins -- largest Republican majority since WWII -- the gain in Republican governorships is remarkable. Florida, Wisconsin and Michigan kept their Republican governors. Illinois,Colorado, Kansas and other states gained Republican governors. Be interesting to see results in the state houses. The Republicans need to win at the state and county level, as well as, the federal level.
First, just ordering "reverse engines or hard port astern" when the ship of state is approaching a reef is a good idea. Voters didn't like the way the government was headed and said so.
As to the $3 trillion of overseas profits sitting offsh*ore, Obama has stated he desires to cut the top corporate rate from 35 to 29 percent. Republicans desire 25 percent. A compromise should be possible. Especially, if tax credits for such revenue if spent on real property and purchasing US equipment and perhaps increases in hiring US workers.
Approving the Keystone XL pipeline is another area. Dems will argue temporary jobs, in the same breath arguing for infrastructure spending. The pipeline will be the largest infrastructure construction in decades. Besides, all infrastructure construction jobs are temporary -- so what. Only if Obama is completely in the pocket of the watermelon greens should he veto the bill
The dems remind of the dog who chases it's tail. It goes round and round in pursuit of the elusive prize. When it finally figures out how to get it, it clamps down with all its might and then howls in pain and promptly releases. After a few seconds, the dog forgets the pain and starts chasing his tail again.
the first thing to watch out for... when ted cruz throws mitch the turtle and the rest of the republicans under the bus to farther his presidential hopes...
Wasn't he born in Canada to Cuban parents?
While I approve of the outcome of the election, I still won't go into happy dance mode. Remember that the repubs don't have a 2/3'rds majority to override vetoes in both houses of Congress. I also saw that a marijuana legalization initiative for the District of Columbia passed. The fed's might as well allow it, there are no brain cells there that can be affected.
the first thing to watch out for... when ted cruz throws mitch the turtle and the rest of the republicans under the bus to farther his presidential hopes...
Wasn't he born in Canada to Cuban parents?
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Oh my goodness, name calling! That stuff you claim only others do! That is until you do it. How many got thrown under that bus, including his family members, by obummer when he ran for president?
While I approve of the outcome of the election, I still won't go into happy dance mode.
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Same here. This is a good start and hopefully it means people are waking up to the dangers the left poses to the country.
Since last night, makes me wonder if the Dems, under ObamaCare-lessness, are eligible for a "morning after" pill.
If so, might better stock up quick.
I will allow for a small celebration come January. However, it must be followed up by serious work, negotiations, if possible, and exposure of those dragging down legislation, if not.
Te true winner last night was whoever held the cash bar franchise at the DNC and RNC offices in DC. Dems were drowning their sorrows in cheap booze with a high markup. Republicans were rejoicing on top shelf booze with an even higher markup. Plus,waiters at the RNC were probably tipped well.
It is funny how the rats are running from the sinking ship. There has been an across the board vengeance laid to the back ends of those who are too far to the left. Unfortunately, the reverse is likely to be true in the next election cycle.
http://www.youngcons.com/harry...-and-its-hillarious/
Even the fruit cake Fluke (remember the one who wanted the FREE birth control) lost her election bid in California. When a dingbat can't win on the Left Coast, things are certainly in an uproar.
http://www.youngcons.com/super...lost-last-night-woo/
It is funny how the rats are running from the sinking ship. There has been an across the board vengeance laid to the back ends of those who are too far to the left. Unfortunately, the reverse is likely to be true in the next election cycle.
http://www.youngcons.com/harry...-and-its-hillarious/
Even the fruit cake Fluke (remember the one who wanted the FREE birth control) lost her election bid in California. When a dingbat can't win on the Left Coast, things are certainly in an uproar.
http://www.youngcons.com/super...lost-last-night-woo/
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The GOP even won the gubernatorial races in some people's republics. I don't envy the winner of the race for the Argentina of the north, Illinois, though.
Besides the congressional wins -- largest Republican majority since WWII -- the gain in Republican governorships is remarkable. Florida, Wisconsin and Michigan kept their Republican governors. Illinois,Colorado, Kansas and other states gained Republican governors. Be interesting to see results in the state houses. The Republicans need to win at the state and county level, as well as, the federal level.
First, just ordering "reverse engines or hard port astern" when the ship of state is approaching a reef is a good idea. Voters didn't like the way the government was headed and said so.
As to the $3 trillion of overseas profits sitting offsh*ore, Obama has stated he desires to cut the top corporate rate from 35 to 29 percent. Republicans desire 25 percent. A compromise should be possible. Especially, if tax credits for such revenue if spent on real property and purchasing US equipment and perhaps increases in hiring US workers.
Approving the Keystone XL pipeline is another area. Dems will argue temporary jobs, in the same breath arguing for infrastructure spending. The pipeline will be the largest infrastructure construction in decades. Besides, all infrastructure construction jobs are temporary -- so what. Only if Obama is completely in the pocket of the watermelon greens should he veto the bill
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I don't think Obamadon'care can be repealed outright after it has been pseudo implemented, but it can be given a death by a thousand cuts. Corporate tax reform could greatly help the middle class when coupled with some ACA business mandate reform; there is much desire to send capital from overseas into the U.S. that could reinvigorate manufacturing. I think even the Japanese retirement system is planning on buying U.S. equities.
did anyone else see mitch's speech about 'we've got to come to compromises and work together'? another rt. wingnut hypocrite, in action... exactly what part of 'compromise' has been achieved in the past 6 years? when did the republicans ever try to 'compromise' with anyone, in the last six years?
next, i can't wait for the republicans to 'address those 350+ jobs bills' they claim are on reid's desk.. this is gonna get hilarious.. their 'jobs bills' are basically EPA and environmental saving programs are cut to the bone... profits over air and water.. get ready for it.
the first thing to watch out for... when ted cruz throws mitch the turtle and the rest of the republicans under the bus to farther his presidential hopes...
Wasn't he born in Canada to Cuban parents?
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Oh my goodness, name calling! That stuff you claim only others do! That is until you do it. How many got thrown under that bus, including his family members, by obummer when he ran for president?
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so say the 'gimmethats'... lest you forget your own 'name calling'... things are sure confusing in bizarro world.
The 380 bills, passed by the House, languishing in the Senate, are dead as of 31 December. They must be passed again.
Two interesting messages sent bu voters.
Every gun control effort and candidate went down in flames. Will the left learn from this -- of course, not.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-G...In-Midterm-Elections
All ten new Republican senators ran on a repeal Obamacare.
"Every new GOP senator who won in last night’s election campaigned on repealing Obamacare.
Senators Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) all ran on a platform of repealing Obamacare."
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/ar...-repealing-obamacare
Unfortunately, there are not enough senators (67) to override a presidential veto. Nor, despite some radio jocks and bloggers, may the thing be defunded. Much of the funding comes from taxes and fees that go directly to pay certain bills, bypassing the appropriation bills -- medicare and social security do much the same.
Just learned that of the 99 state assemblies and senates, Republicans now control from 69 to 70. That will begin to cement their status below the federal level. Time to expand to the counties and cities.
It is funny how the rats are running from the sinking ship. There has been an across the board vengeance laid to the back ends of those who are too far to the left. Unfortunately, the reverse is likely to be true in the next election cycle.
http://www.youngcons.com/harry...-and-its-hillarious/
Even the fruit cake Fluke (remember the one who wanted the FREE birth control) lost her election bid in California. When a dingbat can't win on the Left Coast, things are certainly in an uproar.
http://www.youngcons.com/super...lost-last-night-woo/
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The GOP even won the gubernatorial races in some people's republics. I don't envy the winner of the race for the Argentina of the north, Illinois, though.
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i would compare Illinois to Venezuela, rather than Argentina. Caracas, once noted for its beauty, is now a violent deadly place comparable to Chicago.
Wasn't he born in Canada to Cuban parents?
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Oh my goodness, name calling! That stuff you claim only others do! That is until you do it. How many got thrown under that bus, including his family members, by obummer when he ran for president?
Ted Cruz was born in Calgary, Canada on Dec 22, 1970. His father was from Cuba and became a naturalized citizen in 2005. His mother was Irish-Italian descent and was born in America.
If you would, note that I showed him enough respect to spell his name correctly instead of delibertly (I think) misspelling it.
That little bit of info was from wikipedia.
Wasn't he born in Canada to Cuban parents?
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Oh my goodness, name calling! That stuff you claim only others do! That is until you do it. How many got thrown under that bus, including his family members, by obummer when he ran for president?
Ted Cruz was born in Calgary, Canada on Dec 22, 1970. His father was from Cuba and became a naturalized citizen in 2005. His mother was Irish-Italian descent and was born in America.
If you would, note that I showed him enough respect to spell his name correctly instead of delibertly (I think) misspelling it.
That little bit of info was from wikipedia.
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I think you know what I mean, well, then again maybe you don't. I was referring to that 'mitch the turtle' thing. Respect? Yeah, I'm sure that's what it is.
i'm sure, every time you called a democrat a 'gimmethat', you were doing it out of 'respect'.
it takes a special kind of hypocrite to whine about 'name calling', while you're doing it.
I hope America flourishes under the republican majority. The better America does under any party, the better for us.
I know I'm leaving myself open to multiple shots, but I don't care. I'm not gonna be one of them that wishes for the others agenda to fail so my guys will have a better shot at getting in.
No shots from me jt. I am optimistic, but at the time a realist, and am afraid there will be backlash for all the junk that has happened in the past 6 years. I do not want to see the legislature waste their time trying to remand Obamacare, they just need to fix some of the issues with it. They do not need to try a ridulous impeachment effort, which will go no where, cause further division and costs us millions. They need to concentrate on getting some things done that have been waiting to come to vote because Reid has blocked them, to at least show the American people they will try to accomplish something. Primarily, I hope they are willing to compromise for the sake of the American people.
Agreed, getting decent legislation passed and carefully explained to the voters is job one. Then, of Obama vetoes reasonable bills it upon his head. Republicans in Congress aren't good at public relations.
where were the calls for 'compromise' during the past 6 years? the only people i saw begging for 'compromise' were the democrats.. now that the shoe is on the other foot, 'compromise' has become a major republican talking point... imagine that... we'll see how it goes. the past 6 years, 'compromise' from the republicans has meant 'we'll do it the republican way or we won't do anything'.
Exactly, 380 bills, including many sponsored by Democrats, held in the Senate by Reid, without any recourse for debate or vote. Plus, six years of bills that were allowed on the floor -- no amendments allowed. That's the real six years of no compromise.
dire, the only people who consider 'abandoning EPA regulations' or 'repeal of a water rights act', "jobs bills" are rt. wingnuts who live to spout their party lies. don't you ever grow tired of the same old lies? how many times must you be proven wrong?
If, the Republicans wish to get Obama's attention, start reducing his travel budget -- say 20 percent of his overseas travel budget and 33 percent of his US travel budget. His fund raising trips cost the taxpayer tens of millions and he only reimburses the government the cost of a first class ticket.
Sure, its a high pressure job and he needs to relax. There are plenty of golf courses in the DC area, not to mention Camp David.
In short, get his attention, raise awareness to the voters what he's doing as to immigration and the reasons the economy is being held back.
the republicans have the chance to... address some real issues, pass some bills to advance the republican agenda, get some things accomplished that NEED to be done... i, for one, hope we don't see a whole lot of crazy rt. wingnut bills passed, and a lot of work put on our supreme court, to sort it all out.
Despite losses not seen since the 1920s, the Dems still are in denial. Including, the president.
has anyone noticed how much the republicans project their feelings? i've not seen one person 'in denial' over the election results... i have watched republicans throw fits for the past 6 years over : obama's birth certificate, impeaching obama, voter fraud cost them the election... and the list goes on and on and on.....
If, the Republicans wish to get Obama's attention, start reducing his travel budget
How does Obama's travel expense compare to Bush's? All those new hard hats for the press corps to wear on those brush cutting photo ops in Crawford had to cost something.