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Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing
Author: BobR
Date: 2014-07-30 10:22:30
The Republicans are playing their cards close to the chest. Everyone is wondering what it's going to be: lawsuit or impeachment? What's the best way to waste a lot of taxpayer money on a pointless exercise designed to fire up the most right-wing of the base? The bigger question should be - what do they possibly hope to accomplish, other than career suicide?
The impeachment talk originated in the farthest recesses of the Republican intellectual wasteland, with the likes of Sarah Palin trying to prove her Constitutional acumen and establish her writing bona fides. Side-show freaks aside, though - what about legitimate political figures? What about those in office?
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) - prior to losing a runoff for the Republican Senate seat of outgoing Saxby Chambliss - was indicating that he was all in favor of impeachment. It seems to be the talking point of choice for would-be candidates: "Send me to Congress so I can impeach Obama!". It's also the cry of those no longer in power. In fact, there are several high-profile Republicans who are making the case.
The MOST high-profile Republican in Congress - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) - is not climbing on the impeachment bandwagon. He knows this is bad press for them. After all - the proposed lawsuit is backfiring, helping Democrats with their fund-raising efforts. He does not want that to happen in this case, and is leading with a "weak tea" offensive that this was somehow started by the White House. To the right-wing paranoids, it probably rings true. But the soundbites speak for themselves, and this impeachment talk falls squarely on the extremists in Boehner's party.
Whether it be lawsuit or impeachment hearings, or yet another pointless vote to repeal Obamacare, one has to wonder when they'd find the time to do nothing positive for the American people, considering they are only working 13 - count 'em - 13 days before election day in November:
And then after that is Thanksgiving and Christmas, and *whew* - the whole year is shot.
So I am imagining that President Obama is not really concerned. If history is any indication, this Republican-led Congress will continue to be the most ineffectual in our country's history, even when it comes to playing partisan politics.
The impeachment talk originated in the farthest recesses of the Republican intellectual wasteland, with the likes of Sarah Palin trying to prove her Constitutional acumen and establish her writing bona fides. Side-show freaks aside, though - what about legitimate political figures? What about those in office?
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) - prior to losing a runoff for the Republican Senate seat of outgoing Saxby Chambliss - was indicating that he was all in favor of impeachment. It seems to be the talking point of choice for would-be candidates: "Send me to Congress so I can impeach Obama!". It's also the cry of those no longer in power. In fact, there are several high-profile Republicans who are making the case.
The MOST high-profile Republican in Congress - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) - is not climbing on the impeachment bandwagon. He knows this is bad press for them. After all - the proposed lawsuit is backfiring, helping Democrats with their fund-raising efforts. He does not want that to happen in this case, and is leading with a "weak tea" offensive that this was somehow started by the White House. To the right-wing paranoids, it probably rings true. But the soundbites speak for themselves, and this impeachment talk falls squarely on the extremists in Boehner's party.
Whether it be lawsuit or impeachment hearings, or yet another pointless vote to repeal Obamacare, one has to wonder when they'd find the time to do nothing positive for the American people, considering they are only working 13 - count 'em - 13 days before election day in November:
And then after that is Thanksgiving and Christmas, and *whew* - the whole year is shot.
So I am imagining that President Obama is not really concerned. If history is any indication, this Republican-led Congress will continue to be the most ineffectual in our country's history, even when it comes to playing partisan politics.
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 12:52:22
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 12:52:22
Mornin' all.. 
Pissed? Yes. Shocked? Yes. Surprised? Not at all. Corporate greed has NO BOUNDS, and now they're funneling billions in collected sales tax into their own pockets instead of the state treasuries.
Pissed? Yes. Shocked? Yes. Surprised? Not at all. Corporate greed has NO BOUNDS, and now they're funneling billions in collected sales tax into their own pockets instead of the state treasuries.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 13:14:04
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 13:14:04
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 07/30/2014 13:24:20
Good morning!
Raine on 07/30/2014 13:24:20
Good morning!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 13:51:11
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 13:51:11
Hello. Before we get all in an uproar about the August recess, that is by law. There a a governmental reorganization law past in the early 70s that mandates the recess.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 13:51:29
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 13:51:29
All that other stuff, not so much though.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/30/2014 13:53:50
I wouldn't mind the August recess so much if they actually did some work during the rest of the year.
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 13:53:50
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hello. Before we get all in an uproar about the August recess, that is by law. There a a governmental reorganization law past in the early 70s that mandates the recess.
I wouldn't mind the August recess so much if they actually did some work during the rest of the year.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 13:54:22
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 13:54:22
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 14:31:13
Raine on 07/30/2014 14:31:13
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 14:33:48
Fox news conveniently failed to mention that it is a Motorcylcle AND gun shop.
Raine on 07/30/2014 14:33:48
Quote by Raine:
REmember that Zimmerman Story I posted here Yesterday?
Well, this is getting more and more curious.
A DeLand police officer on patrol spotted Zimmerman’s pickup parked on the property of Pompano Pat’s, a motorcycle dealership and gun shop owned by candidate Pat Johnson, on Monday about 12:30 a.m., Sgt. Chris Estes said.
“He said he had permission from Pat Johnson to do night security but our officers could not make contact with Pat Johnson to verify that so we did an information report,†Estes said.
Pat Johnson was not at the store Tuesday morning. His gun sales manager said Zimmerman is not affiliated with the shop, adding that the sighting is a publicity stunt to smear Johnson’s campaign for mayor.
“George Zimmerman is not an employee of the business and he is not getting paid in any way, shape or form by Pompano Pat’s,†Sam Porter said.
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 14:37:23
Raine on 07/30/2014 14:37:23
FSTV is playing that crazy caller from yesterday again.
This is a classic. Right hip there with the Hezbollah lady!!!!
This is a classic. Right hip there with the Hezbollah lady!!!!
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 14:51:54
Am I the only that made the observation is that he was once again impersonating a security guard?
Raine on 07/30/2014 14:51:54
Quote by Raine:Fox news conveniently failed to mention that it is a Motorcylcle AND gun shop.Quote by Raine:
REmember that Zimmerman Story I posted here Yesterday?
Well, this is getting more and more curious.A DeLand police officer on patrol spotted Zimmerman’s pickup parked on the property of Pompano Pat’s, a motorcycle dealership and gun shop owned by candidate Pat Johnson, on Monday about 12:30 a.m., Sgt. Chris Estes said.
“He said he had permission from Pat Johnson to do night security but our officers could not make contact with Pat Johnson to verify that so we did an information report,†Estes said.
Pat Johnson was not at the store Tuesday morning. His gun sales manager said Zimmerman is not affiliated with the shop, adding that the sighting is a publicity stunt to smear Johnson’s campaign for mayor.
“George Zimmerman is not an employee of the business and he is not getting paid in any way, shape or form by Pompano Pat’s,†Sam Porter said.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 15:20:02
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 15:20:02
I've been in a pretty foul mood today.. but this random IRC chat line made me giggle:
I even built him a coke fountain in his bedroom - mount blowseuvius!
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 15:29:04
Why a foul mood my friend?
Raine on 07/30/2014 15:29:04
Quote by Scoopster:
I've been in a pretty foul mood today.. but this random IRC chat line made me giggle:I even built him a coke fountain in his bedroom - mount blowseuvius!
Why a foul mood my friend?
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 15:35:34
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 15:35:34
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 15:36:46
Combination of factors.. this broken tooth and the money i'll be spending to yank it, low caffeine to blood plasma ratio, eyes have been bugging out all day from allergies even with the pill, a bit overworked and underrested.. had a somewhat major disagreement with a few gaming friends (trying not to let that get to me tho)
That article I posted earlier about the sales tax receipts really did NOT help either.
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 15:36:46
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
I've been in a pretty foul mood today.. but this random IRC chat line made me giggle:I even built him a coke fountain in his bedroom - mount blowseuvius!
Why a foul mood my friend?
Combination of factors.. this broken tooth and the money i'll be spending to yank it, low caffeine to blood plasma ratio, eyes have been bugging out all day from allergies even with the pill, a bit overworked and underrested.. had a somewhat major disagreement with a few gaming friends (trying not to let that get to me tho)
That article I posted earlier about the sales tax receipts really did NOT help either.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 15:37:58
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 15:37:58
You know what I need? A booty call. 
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 15:38:25
got it.
I know it's gonna be expensive, but don't let that tooth wait too long, please.
Raine on 07/30/2014 15:38:25
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
I've been in a pretty foul mood today.. but this random IRC chat line made me giggle:I even built him a coke fountain in his bedroom - mount blowseuvius!
Why a foul mood my friend?
Combination of factors.. this broken tooth and the money i'll be spending to yank it, low caffeine to blood plasma ratio, eyes have been bugging out all day from allergies even with the pill, a bit overworked and underrested.. had a somewhat major disagreement with a few gaming friends (trying not to let that get to me tho)
That article I posted earlier about the sales tax receipts really did NOT help either.
got it. I know it's gonna be expensive, but don't let that tooth wait too long, please.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 15:39:32
Yes, I am amazed. The only two where I think the color is off are the Civil War ones. The Union blue doesn't look right.
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 15:39:32
Quote by Raine:
Totally safe for work. and very very amazing.
Yes, I am amazed. The only two where I think the color is off are the Civil War ones. The Union blue doesn't look right.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/30/2014 15:44:43
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 15:44:43
Oh yes Chris, the Shatner does follow other celebs.
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 16:10:58
I wasn't aware that he the the Takai one were not friends.
Raine on 07/30/2014 16:10:58
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh yes Chris, the Shatner does follow other celebs.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 16:14:06
He is not the Shat's biggest fan. There was discussion of that when he was on Real Time 2 weeks ago. Shatner was clueless about Uncle George being gay. Even though he brought a "buddy" to the weekly wrap parties. All the other members of the cast knew Takai was gay, but didn't care.
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 16:14:06
Quote by Raine:I wasn't aware that he the the Takai one were not friends.Quote by wickedpam:
Oh yes Chris, the Shatner does follow other celebs.
He is not the Shat's biggest fan. There was discussion of that when he was on Real Time 2 weeks ago. Shatner was clueless about Uncle George being gay. Even though he brought a "buddy" to the weekly wrap parties. All the other members of the cast knew Takai was gay, but didn't care.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/30/2014 16:22:12
Shatners really only interested in stuff that involves himself and he's okay with that XD
I follow him on Twitter - he's hilarious. And a big supporter of a lot of shows on the CW and Sy Fy Channel - he loves to live tweet to support the shows if he can.
He's also one of the celeb teams for GISHWHES this year. Its the first time they've had celebs and even created the Shatner Rule because of that.
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 16:22:12
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I wasn't aware that he the the Takai one were not friends.Quote by wickedpam:
Oh yes Chris, the Shatner does follow other celebs.
He is not the Shat's biggest fan. There was discussion of that when he was on Real Time 2 weeks ago. Shatner was clueless about Uncle George being gay. Even though he brought a "buddy" to the weekly wrap parties. All the other members of the cast knew Takai was gay, but didn't care.
Shatners really only interested in stuff that involves himself and he's okay with that XD
I follow him on Twitter - he's hilarious. And a big supporter of a lot of shows on the CW and Sy Fy Channel - he loves to live tweet to support the shows if he can.
He's also one of the celeb teams for GISHWHES this year. Its the first time they've had celebs and even created the Shatner Rule because of that.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/30/2014 16:23:04
Shatner's also not a fan of Carrie Fisher.
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 16:23:04
Quote by Raine:I wasn't aware that he the the Takai one were not friends.Quote by wickedpam:
Oh yes Chris, the Shatner does follow other celebs.
Shatner's also not a fan of Carrie Fisher.
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 16:25:57
Oh Mr. Colbert, you are indeed a scamp!
Raine on 07/30/2014 16:25:57
Oh Mr. Colbert, you are indeed a scamp! Palin got SarahPalinChannel.com, but she failed to get "TheSarahPalinChannel.com." That address is now in the hands of Colbert and his staff, as he announced on his show on Tuesday night. The site currently boasts a photo of Palin with the line "The only Sarah Palin Channel on the internet with a definite article in the address!"
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 17:53:24
Our editor went out & got some chocolate to help ease tensions in the office, and now I'm sooo sleepy!
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 17:53:24
Our editor went out & got some chocolate to help ease tensions in the office, and now I'm sooo sleepy!
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 17:59:34
This is what you remind me of today:
Then:
So this happened:
Raine on 07/30/2014 17:59:34
Quote by Scoopster:
Then:
So this happened:
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 18:28:27
Raine on 07/30/2014 18:28:27
So, Bobber and I are going to symposium tonite that will feature Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward at the Washington Post. 
Comment by wickedpam on 07/30/2014 18:34:45
a symposium -how fancy
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 18:34:45
Quote by Raine:
So, Bobber and I are going to symposium tonite that will feature Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward at the Washington Post.
a symposium -how fancy
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 18:37:33
It is? We were invited as we subscribe to the paper and have WaPo Points.
Raine on 07/30/2014 18:37:33
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So, Bobber and I are going to symposium tonite that will feature Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward at the Washington Post.
a symposium -how fancy
It is? We were invited as we subscribe to the paper and have WaPo Points.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/30/2014 18:44:57
It always sounds fancy to me
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 18:44:57
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So, Bobber and I are going to symposium tonite that will feature Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward at the Washington Post.
a symposium -how fancy
It always sounds fancy to me
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 19:15:54
Raine on 07/30/2014 19:15:54
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:21:59
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:21:59
Israel is leafleting Gaza City with evacuation order fliers.
I imagine it's only a matter of hours before the precipitation changes from paper to live munitions. Atfer all, they were warned.
I imagine it's only a matter of hours before the precipitation changes from paper to live munitions. Atfer all, they were warned.
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 19:34:12
At a certain point this HAS TO STOP.
I am afraid to say anything for fear I will look like I am anti something.
Raine on 07/30/2014 19:34:12
Quote by Scoopster:
Israel is leafleting Gaza City with evacuation order fliers.
I imagine it's only a matter of hours before the precipitation changes from paper to live munitions. Atfer all, they were warned.
I am afraid to say anything for fear I will look like I am anti something.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:35:29
There's nothing to fear in being anti-genocide. That's what this is.
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:35:29
Quote by Raine:At a certain point this HAS TO STOP.Quote by Scoopster:
Israel is leafleting Gaza City with evacuation order fliers.
I imagine it's only a matter of hours before the precipitation changes from paper to live munitions. Atfer all, they were warned.
I am afraid to say anything for fear I will look like I am anti something.
There's nothing to fear in being anti-genocide. That's what this is.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:41:41
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:41:41
BTW Raine m'dear.. I'm channeling my frustration today into a blog post. 
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 19:42:33
You want it for tomorrow? I would love some of you anger in a post!
Raine on 07/30/2014 19:42:33
Quote by Scoopster:
BTW Raine m'dear.. I'm channeling my frustration today into a blog post.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:43:27
Hmm.. I'm not 100% sure it will be ready for tomorrow? Friday for sure.
Scoopster on 07/30/2014 19:43:27
Quote by Raine:You want it for tomorrow? I would love some of you anger in a post!Quote by Scoopster:
BTW Raine m'dear.. I'm channeling my frustration today into a blog post.
Hmm.. I'm not 100% sure it will be ready for tomorrow? Friday for sure.
Comment by Raine on 07/30/2014 19:44:49
Ok that sounds great. 
I am fairly sure MAla will be fine with it!
Raine on 07/30/2014 19:44:49
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:You want it for tomorrow? I would love some of you anger in a post!Quote by Scoopster:
BTW Raine m'dear.. I'm channeling my frustration today into a blog post.
Hmm.. I'm not 100% sure it will be ready for tomorrow? Friday for sure.
I am fairly sure MAla will be fine with it!
Comment by wickedpam on 07/30/2014 19:47:43
wickedpam on 07/30/2014 19:47:43
Quote by Raine:Ok that sounds great.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:You want it for tomorrow? I would love some of you anger in a post!Quote by Scoopster:
BTW Raine m'dear.. I'm channeling my frustration today into a blog post.
Hmm.. I'm not 100% sure it will be ready for tomorrow? Friday for sure.
I am fairly sure MAla will be fine with it!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 20:26:01
"A day in gifs" A multimedia installation.
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 20:26:01
Quote by Raine:This is what you remind me of today:Quote by Scoopster:
Then:
So this happened:
"A day in gifs" A multimedia installation.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 20:27:29
What will the dynamic duo be discussing?
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 20:27:29
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So, Bobber and I are going to symposium tonite that will feature Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward at the Washington Post.
a symposium -how fancy
What will the dynamic duo be discussing?
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 20:32:13
Mondobubba on 07/30/2014 20:32:13
Raine, I hope that you remember to to set the DVR so you can record the triumph that is "Sharknado 2."