One problem is there are so damn many rinos. In fact, it appears the vast majority of the Republicans are rinos. A second problem is politicians believe the 'public memory' is about two weeks before the public forgets whatever issue that had shown light on Congress. In other words, the Founders were correct - 'you may keep it as long as you remain educated, i.e., are aware of what it takes and what to avoid. Seems to me we have failed to keep our principles. Plus, we underestimate the influence of the media. It is not a friend of an educated, aware, citizen.
J.D., I agree with you, but - How do you primary someone who's been in Congress for 12 years, and who never has any serious opposition? I'm speaking of one Larry Bucshon, who is a Never Trumper establishment RINO, who joined those other 44 "Reps" in signing that letter complaining about how McCarthy was removed as Speaker, and who is already auditioning for his CNN gig by going on there and calling for the House rules to be changed so one Rep cannot call for a Motion to Vacate ever again.
Kevin McCarthy really, really wants that gavel back. He gave a long interview at the Free Beacon. A little excerpt -
McCarthy told the Free Beacon that the uncertainty created by his ouster is contributing to fears Congress will not be ready to ensure Israel is armed with the resources it needs to combat Hamas.
"It’s unfortunate a few members did the actions they did, and now we don’t even have a speaker sitting there," he said. "It shows the weakness."
McCarthy was elected to office in 2006, what did he do in 17 years that prevented this mess?
McCarthy flat out lied-Military was paid last time-2013-by a simple act of Congress: 'They’re the ones who wanted a government shutdown. We wouldn’t be paying our troops while we’re putting out a carrier strike fighter there – 30,000 American men and women in our armed services in the Middle East wouldn’t be being paid right now'.
McCarthy also blasted the rebel Republicans who voted against the GOP-only stopgap proposal to fund the federal government. He then defended his surrender to the Democrats on the final bill.
One problem is there are so damn many rinos. In fact, it appears the vast majority of the Republicans are rinos. A second problem is politicians believe the 'public memory' is about two weeks before the public forgets whatever issue that had shown light on Congress. In other words, the Founders were correct - 'you may keep it as long as you remain educated, i.e., are aware of what it takes and what to avoid. Seems to me we have failed to keep our principles. Plus, we underestimate the influence of the media. It is not a friend of an educated, aware, citizen.
J.D., I agree with you, but - How do you primary someone who's been in Congress for 12 years, and who never has any serious opposition? I'm speaking of one Larry Bucshon, who is a Never Trumper establishment RINO, who joined those other 44 "Reps" in signing that letter complaining about how McCarthy was removed as Speaker, and who is already auditioning for his CNN gig by going on there and calling for the House rules to be changed so one Rep cannot call for a Motion to Vacate ever again.
Kevin McCarthy really, really wants that gavel back. He gave a long interview at the Free Beacon. A little excerpt -
McCarthy told the Free Beacon that the uncertainty created by his ouster is contributing to fears Congress will not be ready to ensure Israel is armed with the resources it needs to combat Hamas.
"It’s unfortunate a few members did the actions they did, and now we don’t even have a speaker sitting there," he said. "It shows the weakness."
McCarthy was elected to office in 2006, what did he do in 17 years that prevented this mess?
McCarthy flat out lied-Military was paid last time-2013-by a simple act of Congress: 'They’re the ones who wanted a government shutdown. We wouldn’t be paying our troops while we’re putting out a carrier strike fighter there – 30,000 American men and women in our armed services in the Middle East wouldn’t be being paid right now'.
McCarthy also blasted the rebel Republicans who voted against the GOP-only stopgap proposal to fund the federal government. He then defended his surrender to the Democrats on the final bill.