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Smoke and Mirrors
Author: Raine
Date: 07/01/2021 13:03:12
Something happened this morning. As the saying goes, "The lady doth protest too much, methinks..."
Now you recall early last month there were negotiations for a bipartisan 1/6 committee. Of note: Boldface mine. Those compromises were put into the package. The GOP accepted them and went on to vote against the commission.
They all accepted such offers. I guess McCarthy should have stripped them of their assignments a month ago. This stunt smells of fear and desperation. Per WaPo: They could have had everything they wanted, instead, they got nothing, as it were.
Now their own caucus leader is threatening them. Someone knows something, and it's time we get to the bottom of this.
One more thing. There is an alleged sex trafficker sitting on the Judiciary committee. McCarthy hasn't even suggested to even temporarily remove that member from the assignment. Judiciary oversees the DOJ, and the DOJ is investigating.
Let's face it, they aren't governing, they are trying to cover up a deadly insurrection -- and god only knows what else.
& 
Raine
NEW: McCarthy threatens to strip any GOP member of their committee assignments if they accept an offer from Pelosi to serve on 1/6 commission, @jamiegangel reports.
— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) July 1, 2021
Now you recall early last month there were negotiations for a bipartisan 1/6 committee. Of note:
Democrats emphasized that the compromise bill on the floor on Wednesday incorporated GOP demands that the commission include an equal ratio of Democrats and Republicans and coequal subpoena power. Katko had rebuffed an earlier proposal from Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) that would have allowed Democrats to appoint seven members over four for Republicans.
They all accepted such offers. I guess McCarthy should have stripped them of their assignments a month ago. This stunt smells of fear and desperation. Per WaPo:
Pelosi’s proposal would give her eight picks and Republicans five. The fact that so many reported this suggests it was proactively put out by Pelosi’s team and will probably happen. It also helps that even including a Pelosi-appointed Republican would mean the committee would have a majority of Democrats — at least 7 of 13 members.
Now their own caucus leader is threatening them. Someone knows something, and it's time we get to the bottom of this.
One more thing. There is an alleged sex trafficker sitting on the Judiciary committee. McCarthy hasn't even suggested to even temporarily remove that member from the assignment. Judiciary oversees the DOJ, and the DOJ is investigating.
Let's face it, they aren't governing, they are trying to cover up a deadly insurrection -- and god only knows what else.
& Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/01/2021 13:15:16
wickedpam on 07/01/2021 13:15:16
Morning 
Well Pelosi could appoint Gaetz to the commission, that's one way to get him off the committee maybe.
Well Pelosi could appoint Gaetz to the commission, that's one way to get him off the committee maybe.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 07/01/2021 13:25:58
Will in Chicago on 07/01/2021 13:25:58
Good morning, bloggers!!!!
The GOP (Grasping Old Plutocrats) has nothing left to offer but fear and fealty to a man that they fear will endorse primary challengers. So, while this is wrong, I am not very surprised.
The GOP (Grasping Old Plutocrats) has nothing left to offer but fear and fealty to a man that they fear will endorse primary challengers. So, while this is wrong, I am not very surprised.
Comment by 
Raine on 07/01/2021 13:41:21
I hope she doesn't -- one other thing I am thinking is that this may also be a ploy to get the worst of the worst on the committee-- bait and switch.
Nancy Pelosi doesn't play with fire.
Raine on 07/01/2021 13:41:21
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Well Pelosi could appoint Gaetz to the commission, that's one way to get him off the committee maybe.
Nancy Pelosi doesn't play with fire.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/01/2021 13:45:32
Fair point
wickedpam on 07/01/2021 13:45:32
Quote by Raine:I hope she doesn't -- one other thing I am thinking is that this may also be a ploy to get the worst of the worst on the committee-- bait and switch.Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Well Pelosi could appoint Gaetz to the commission, that's one way to get him off the committee maybe.
Nancy Pelosi doesn't play with fire.
Fair point
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 13:56:05
Raine on 07/01/2021 13:56:05
Quote by Raine:
Buh-Buy Megan
and Good morning!
Meghan McCain leaving The View.
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) July 1, 2021
Plans to spend her time seeking out poor, remote communities so she can tell them who her father is. https://t.co/s9fImrf47o
Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/01/2021 14:01:13
Scoopster on 07/01/2021 14:01:13
Mornin' all... 
Comment by Scoopster on 07/01/2021 14:10:51
Scoopster on 07/01/2021 14:10:51
JFC.. this SCOTUS decision in Brnovich vs. DNC is horrendous.
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 14:12:40
I was afraid of this. 
Raine on 07/01/2021 14:12:40
Quote by Scoopster:
JFC.. this SCOTUS decision in Brnovich vs. DNC is horrendous.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/01/2021 14:14:59
The other one (AFP v Bonta) is just as bad. Both 6-3.
Scoopster on 07/01/2021 14:14:59
Quote by Raine:I was afraid of this.Quote by Scoopster:
JFC.. this SCOTUS decision in Brnovich vs. DNC is horrendous.
The other one (AFP v Bonta) is just as bad. Both 6-3.
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 14:16:41
The Explainer
Raine on 07/01/2021 14:16:41
Quote by Raine:I was afraid of this.Quote by Scoopster:
JFC.. this SCOTUS decision in Brnovich vs. DNC is horrendous.
The Explainer
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 14:20:42
Raine on 07/01/2021 14:20:42
“Who gives a shit?†Kinzinger told reporters, per @AnnieGrayerCNN, when asked about McCarthy’s threat that members who accept any Pelosi request to serve on Jan. 6 select committee will lose rest of their committee slots
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 1, 2021
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/01/2021 14:22:18
livingonli on 07/01/2021 14:22:18
Good morning. Going to get some outside time at the home.
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 14:23:50
Soak up the sun!
Raine on 07/01/2021 14:23:50
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning. Going to get some outside time at the home.
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 14:34:01
Raine on 07/01/2021 14:34:01
GD SCOTUS.
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 14:43:20
Raine on 07/01/2021 14:43:20
Liz Cheney has been selected by Pelosi.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/01/2021 14:43:48
We need to either get more justices or get more Democrats who will support voting rights legislation.
Also, it is time to stop bringing a feather duster to a fight. It is time to be ruthless. If all the GOP will do is play hardball, it is time to play hardball as well.
Will in Chicago on 07/01/2021 14:43:48
Quote by Raine:
GD SCOTUS.
We need to either get more justices or get more Democrats who will support voting rights legislation.
Also, it is time to stop bringing a feather duster to a fight. It is time to be ruthless. If all the GOP will do is play hardball, it is time to play hardball as well.
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 14:43:49
Raine on 07/01/2021 14:43:49
Quote by Raine:
Liz Cheney has been selected by Pelosi.
News from Pelosi: House Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson will serve as the chair of the Jan. 6 select committee.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 1, 2021
Other committee members: Reps. Schiff, Raskin, Lofgren, Luira, Murphy, Aguilar. The Republican is Rep. Liz Cheney.
Comment by 
TriSec on 07/01/2021 15:21:35
TriSec on 07/01/2021 15:21:35
Republicans are hell-bent on destroying the Union.
That is all.
It is still straight fascism, no matter how they try to sugar coat it.
That is all.
It is still straight fascism, no matter how they try to sugar coat it.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/01/2021 15:47:36
In the end, power is their only goal so that they can serve their backers.
Will in Chicago on 07/01/2021 15:47:36
Quote by TriSec:
Republicans are hell-bent on destroying the Union.
That is all.
It is still straight fascism, no matter how they try to sugar coat it.
In the end, power is their only goal so that they can serve their backers.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/01/2021 15:50:42
I honestly think she should've chosen both Cheney and Kinzinger. That would make the committee almost even.
Scoopster on 07/01/2021 15:50:42
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
Liz Cheney has been selected by Pelosi.News from Pelosi: House Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson will serve as the chair of the Jan. 6 select committee.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 1, 2021
Other committee members: Reps. Schiff, Raskin, Lofgren, Luira, Murphy, Aguilar. The Republican is Rep. Liz Cheney.
I honestly think she should've chosen both Cheney and Kinzinger. That would make the committee almost even.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/01/2021 15:51:17
110% this. And we need to be in the streets, nonstop.
Scoopster on 07/01/2021 15:51:17
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:
GD SCOTUS.
We need to either get more justices or get more Democrats who will support voting rights legislation.
Also, it is time to stop bringing a feather duster to a fight. It is time to be ruthless. If all the GOP will do is play hardball, it is time to play hardball as well.
110% this. And we need to be in the streets, nonstop.
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 15:56:58
She still gets to approve of the other GOP's.
If McCarthydoesn't pick him or anyone -- Kinsinger will be there. I think she's still trying to give him a chance to back out of his corner.
That said, he probably won't.
Raine on 07/01/2021 15:56:58
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
Liz Cheney has been selected by Pelosi.News from Pelosi: House Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson will serve as the chair of the Jan. 6 select committee.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 1, 2021
Other committee members: Reps. Schiff, Raskin, Lofgren, Luira, Murphy, Aguilar. The Republican is Rep. Liz Cheney.
I honestly think she should've chosen both Cheney and Kinzinger. That would make the committee almost even.
If McCarthydoesn't pick him or anyone -- Kinsinger will be there. I think she's still trying to give him a chance to back out of his corner.
That said, he probably won't.
Comment by 
BobR on 07/01/2021 18:48:55
They decided to wait until it was Satan's-balls-hot?
BobR on 07/01/2021 18:48:55
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning. Going to get some outside time at the home.
They decided to wait until it was Satan's-balls-hot?
Comment by BobR on 07/01/2021 18:51:33
Maybe she should pick McCarthy
BobR on 07/01/2021 18:51:33
Quote by Raine:She still gets to approve of the other GOP's.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
Liz Cheney has been selected by Pelosi.News from Pelosi: House Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson will serve as the chair of the Jan. 6 select committee.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 1, 2021
Other committee members: Reps. Schiff, Raskin, Lofgren, Luira, Murphy, Aguilar. The Republican is Rep. Liz Cheney.
I honestly think she should've chosen both Cheney and Kinzinger. That would make the committee almost even.
If McCarthy doesn't pick him or anyone -- Kinsinger will be there. I think she's still trying to give him a chance to back out of his corner.
That said, he probably won't.
Maybe she should pick McCarthy
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 19:03:36
Raine on 07/01/2021 19:03:36
Oh dear.
Alan's ex daughter in law appears a little tipsy on MSNBC right now.
Alan's ex daughter in law appears a little tipsy on MSNBC right now.
Comment by TriSec on 07/01/2021 19:06:43
TriSec on 07/01/2021 19:06:43
Going to dodge some raindrops with a cigar.
'tis my last day of being unemployed, dontcha know?
'tis my last day of being unemployed, dontcha know?
Comment by Raine on 07/01/2021 19:32:34
Nice!
Raine on 07/01/2021 19:32:34
Quote by TriSec:
Going to dodge some raindrops with a cigar.
'tis my last day of being unemployed, dontcha know?
Comment by TriSec on 07/01/2021 22:18:43
TriSec on 07/01/2021 22:18:43
Indeed. Tomorrow marks 300 days since my last tour.
Don't think I ever told you guys - I walked away from this last year with literal tears in my eyes. It was a brutal winter for me. Never thought I would be happy working again.
When I came back, and I played my tour soundtrack for the first time in a year (I never took it off my phone), there were some tears of joy in coming back.
The big thing, and *why* this is what it is to me - my epiphany that came some three months into driving when I started in 2017.
I am from a family of musicians - My father, both grandfathers, and one great grandfather were all working musicians. I'm in the family business again too - only I DRIVE my stage.
There is no business like show business. It is true.
Don't think I ever told you guys - I walked away from this last year with literal tears in my eyes. It was a brutal winter for me. Never thought I would be happy working again.
When I came back, and I played my tour soundtrack for the first time in a year (I never took it off my phone), there were some tears of joy in coming back.
The big thing, and *why* this is what it is to me - my epiphany that came some three months into driving when I started in 2017.
I am from a family of musicians - My father, both grandfathers, and one great grandfather were all working musicians. I'm in the family business again too - only I DRIVE my stage.
There is no business like show business. It is true.
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2021 01:44:06
((( )))
you're getting back to your 'place' and that is amazing, Tri. I can't tell you how happy I am for you.
Raine on 07/02/2021 01:44:06
Quote by TriSec:
Indeed. Tomorrow marks 300 days since my last tour.
Don't think I ever told you guys - I walked away from this last year with literal tears in my eyes. It was a brutal winter for me. Never thought I would be happy working again.
When I came back, and I played my tour soundtrack for the first time in a year (I never took it off my phone), there were some tears of joy in coming back.
The big thing, and *why* this is what it is to me - my epiphany that came some three months into driving when I started in 2017.
I am from a family of musicians - My father, both grandfathers, and one great grandfather were all working musicians. I'm in the family business again too - only I DRIVE my stage.
There is no business like show business. It is true.
)))you're getting back to your 'place' and that is amazing, Tri. I can't tell you how happy I am for you.