It actually stems from Reagan. Reagan’s 11th Commandment: “Thou shalt not criticize a fellow Republican.” That states that Party is more important then country, morals, decency, or anything. And after 40 years of Republicans refusing to criticize other Republicans, no matter what they say or do, here we are. If you’re Republican, you can incite an attack on our nation’s Capitol, and they STILL won’t criticize you.
It was less than two weeks ago that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a past and future presidential hopeful for the Republican Party, stood before an annual confab of conservative fanatics and proclaimed he could see the future of the Grand Old Party.
In Orlando, a stone’s throw from Walt Disney’s Fantasyland, Cruz promised CPAC that the GOP will be “the party of steel workers and construction workers and pipeline workers and taxi cabdrivers and cops and firefighters and waiters and waitresses and the men and women with calluses on their hands who are working for this country.”
Yet on Saturday afternoon, Cruz and 48 of his Republican colleagues raised their uncalloused, millionaire hands and flipped a giant middle finger to the American middle class who could have returned their party to power in Congress in 2022.
In unanimously — and futilely — opposing the Democrats’ 50-49 passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that will likely be signed by President Joe Biden later this week, Cruz and his fellow GOPers went on the record opposing $1,400 checks for struggling taxi drivers, expanded jobless benefits for waiters and waitresses whose jobs were obliterated by the pandemic, and local aid to stop the feared layoffs of cops and firefighters.
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The father of the now lost-in-the-wilderness American right, William F. Buckley, wrote famously that the modern conservative “stands athwart history, yelling Stop.”
The political and moral bankruptcy of that philosophy was on full display this weekend, as Republicans planted their flag as the party of obstruction and celebrators of broken, gridlocked D.C. politics, while the Democrats voted to keep history moving forward, with a bill supported by about 70% of the American people, including millions of rank-and-file GOP voters.
The president and White House officials have repeatedly rejected Republican criticism that Biden is breaking his promise of bipartisan governing by pointing to polls showing the relief package is popular across the country.
“Bipartisanship is not determined by a single ZIP code in Washington, D.C.,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday when asked about seeking GOP support for the next item on the president’s legislative agenda.
“It’s about where the American people sit and stand, and the vast majority of the American people support the American Rescue Plan, including Republicans.”
A Morning Consult/Politico poll released earlier this week found broad bipartisan support for the pandemic relief bill: 77% of all voters and 59% of Republicans said they backed the measure.
The stimulus plan, which provides $1,400 payments to many Americans and additional funding for state and local governments while boosting vaccine distribution and extending enhanced unemployment benefits, has been supported by Democratic and Republican state and local officials alike.
Last week, 32 Republican mayors were among the 425 mayors nationally who renewed a push to pass the president’s plan.
The problem is that in most states you have c.osed primaries so if you actually want to not associate with an individual party you can be shut out of most local politics since most of those races are determined in the primaries by the dominate political party of that locale.
A new commentator, above, been with us a couple of days now. Both name and avatar, if not disconcerting, at least appear to indicate which side of the divide he’s coming from.
Having read his (her?) comments the last couple of days, my initial assessment is, another in the mold of Tom Payne and John Adams 96, when it comes to content, but dressed up far more “family friendly” (for wont of a better word).
His basic message appears to be an admission, after the fact, that Trump was problematic but, at the end of the day, Biden is still ten times worse.
Note that, as part of his “family friendly” appeal, he closes his posts with “…the country will survive this…Cheers.”
A clear indication that he considers Biden a major challenge to be “survived,” as opposed to what we just went through, apparently just a minor kerfuffle to him.
Not sure whether it’s worth responding to. Like TP and JA96, all we do is elevate his comment to “comment of the day.”
I seem have offended a number of people here by my comments for this I am very sorry. I will change my name to something else. It means Sgt in Japanese since I was a Sgt in the army. The gun is the one that Hitler owned. I was sickened by 6 January I promise to not post anything that will upset anyone Cheers
The great big wonderful world is just full of people who are just waiting to be offended . I have not decided whether to speak my mind and endure the snide remarks or just read the comic and not even look at the comments. Cheers
braindead Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If you are not a Trump Disciple, one of the things you cannot be is a Republican.
admiree2 almost 4 years ago
Carmen, you’re a good candidate for being a conservative Democrat when you have to be something. Walk into the light!
RobinHood almost 4 years ago
MacArthur’s Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don’t think that I can take it
’Cause it took so long to bake it
And I’ll never have that recipe again
Jimmy Webb
Ignatz Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It actually stems from Reagan. Reagan’s 11th Commandment: “Thou shalt not criticize a fellow Republican.” That states that Party is more important then country, morals, decency, or anything. And after 40 years of Republicans refusing to criticize other Republicans, no matter what they say or do, here we are. If you’re Republican, you can incite an attack on our nation’s Capitol, and they STILL won’t criticize you.
Silly Season almost 4 years ago
It was less than two weeks ago that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a past and future presidential hopeful for the Republican Party, stood before an annual confab of conservative fanatics and proclaimed he could see the future of the Grand Old Party.
In Orlando, a stone’s throw from Walt Disney’s Fantasyland, Cruz promised CPAC that the GOP will be “the party of steel workers and construction workers and pipeline workers and taxi cabdrivers and cops and firefighters and waiters and waitresses and the men and women with calluses on their hands who are working for this country.”
Yet on Saturday afternoon, Cruz and 48 of his Republican colleagues raised their uncalloused, millionaire hands and flipped a giant middle finger to the American middle class who could have returned their party to power in Congress in 2022.
In unanimously — and futilely — opposing the Democrats’ 50-49 passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that will likely be signed by President Joe Biden later this week, Cruz and his fellow GOPers went on the record opposing $1,400 checks for struggling taxi drivers, expanded jobless benefits for waiters and waitresses whose jobs were obliterated by the pandemic, and local aid to stop the feared layoffs of cops and firefighters.
✁
The father of the now lost-in-the-wilderness American right, William F. Buckley, wrote famously that the modern conservative “stands athwart history, yelling Stop.”
The political and moral bankruptcy of that philosophy was on full display this weekend, as Republicans planted their flag as the party of obstruction and celebrators of broken, gridlocked D.C. politics, while the Democrats voted to keep history moving forward, with a bill supported by about 70% of the American people, including millions of rank-and-file GOP voters.
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https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/republican-party-no-votes-covid-relief-middle-class-20210307.html
Silly Season almost 4 years ago
The president and White House officials have repeatedly rejected Republican criticism that Biden is breaking his promise of bipartisan governing by pointing to polls showing the relief package is popular across the country.
“Bipartisanship is not determined by a single ZIP code in Washington, D.C.,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday when asked about seeking GOP support for the next item on the president’s legislative agenda.
“It’s about where the American people sit and stand, and the vast majority of the American people support the American Rescue Plan, including Republicans.”
A Morning Consult/Politico poll released earlier this week found broad bipartisan support for the pandemic relief bill: 77% of all voters and 59% of Republicans said they backed the measure.
The stimulus plan, which provides $1,400 payments to many Americans and additional funding for state and local governments while boosting vaccine distribution and extending enhanced unemployment benefits, has been supported by Democratic and Republican state and local officials alike.
Last week, 32 Republican mayors were among the 425 mayors nationally who renewed a push to pass the president’s plan.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/07/covid-19-bill-biden-chooses-dinner-table-politics-over-bipartisanship/6892438002/
rossevrymn almost 4 years ago
Try “Determined to Be in a Party that Reasonably Seeks the Truth” ……………er.
Oakwood13 almost 4 years ago
The problem is that in most states you have c.osed primaries so if you actually want to not associate with an individual party you can be shut out of most local politics since most of those races are determined in the primaries by the dominate political party of that locale.
Kurtass almost 4 years ago
How about just being an American.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 4 years ago
God Bless America Again. Have a great day my friends regardless of your political affiliation.
Spacetech almost 4 years ago
RINOs don’t know they are RINOs..
ferddo almost 4 years ago
He makes sense, except he tries to apply it to a party that makes no sense…
Cheapskate0 almost 4 years ago
Re: Gunso
A new commentator, above, been with us a couple of days now. Both name and avatar, if not disconcerting, at least appear to indicate which side of the divide he’s coming from.
Having read his (her?) comments the last couple of days, my initial assessment is, another in the mold of Tom Payne and John Adams 96, when it comes to content, but dressed up far more “family friendly” (for wont of a better word).
His basic message appears to be an admission, after the fact, that Trump was problematic but, at the end of the day, Biden is still ten times worse.
Note that, as part of his “family friendly” appeal, he closes his posts with “…the country will survive this…Cheers.”
A clear indication that he considers Biden a major challenge to be “survived,” as opposed to what we just went through, apparently just a minor kerfuffle to him.
Not sure whether it’s worth responding to. Like TP and JA96, all we do is elevate his comment to “comment of the day.”
Kip W almost 4 years ago
Always running.
Davao almost 4 years ago
I seem have offended a number of people here by my comments for this I am very sorry. I will change my name to something else. It means Sgt in Japanese since I was a Sgt in the army. The gun is the one that Hitler owned. I was sickened by 6 January I promise to not post anything that will upset anyone Cheers
ndblackirish97 almost 4 years ago
Ummm an American and registered Independent has defined me my entire life.
Davao almost 4 years ago
The great big wonderful world is just full of people who are just waiting to be offended . I have not decided whether to speak my mind and endure the snide remarks or just read the comic and not even look at the comments. Cheers
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 4 years ago
Old style Republicans aren’t fighting for the integrity of their party. They are bailing out.