Chuck Schumer is no Nancy Pelosi; that was my sentiment a week ago. Friday he earned my respect. The Senate voted Thursday on a motion to extend their debate on the Covid relief bill to 20 hours. The results of the vote, to keep working, went along Party lines and Vice President Kamala Harris was … Continue reading A Shrewder Schumer
Let's start with some basic history, (yawn.) The filibuster dates back to Ancient Rome. Some guy in a metal skirt named Phil The toga-clad politician who created the filibuster was the young Senator Cato, and his foray into time-wasting began in 60 BCE. Cato's method of forestalling votes on proposals he disagreed with was to … Continue reading Caesar Salad, The Filibuster, and Senator Ron Johnson
As per his plan to burn down the country on his way out of office, the toddler-in-chief has issued pardons to more of his undeserving felonious friends. He has pardoned the four Blackwater contractors who were convicted after killing 14 Iraqi civilians in 2007, in what has been dubbed the Nisour Square Massacre. Blackwater is … Continue reading Grumpy Grampa’s Revenge: Pardons and More
Congratulations! Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell wishes you happy and please direct any thanks to him because he is giving you $600 of your own money while giving corporations more tax breaks, protection from responsibility should you contract Covid-19 at work due to their unsafe work environment, and more “forgivable loans.” What is a “forgivable … Continue reading Covid Relief, the Sequel
Moscow Mitch keeps telling the press that Democrats will not pass a Covid-19 relief bill, because they are vindictive. The relief bill has been rewritten several times and so far has been declined by Democrats. I hope they hold their ground, but they seem to be slipping. Don’t get me wrong, I’d like some relief, … Continue reading McConnell’s COVID Relief Bill is Relief for Corporate America
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