Reading the story, I saw another headline (I have yet to read its story): "Lebanon officials consider turning former dealership into charitable casino" Leaving aside the incongruity of a casino being charitable, dealing with an auto dealership has a reputation as high-stakes gambling; so a cynical person (not me, certainly--I just have a warped sense of humor) might suggest that "Gambling venue change of ownership" might be more accurate. Now to investigate. ---Alan
From elsewhere: “McCarthy’s new problem is that ‘at least three’ Republican members will be absent today.” Would that there might be enough absences to make 212 the winning number!
Imagine Negotiating the Debt-Ceiling With These Maniacs [Click] It seems I am not the only one thinking that it may nearly be time to mint that trillion dollar coin. I have wondered if one or more proofs have been struck. ---Alan
Unsurprisingly, Google Images has photos of proposed trillion dollar coins; I found two designs I considered attractive--one with a distinctive size and shape (like a paper bill), which seems reasonable. ----Alan
Well, if the past few days have been an example of how they plan to seize power, I reckon we're safe. They can't even elect a Speaker. Wonder if they've found the restrooms and the gym yet?
I mentioned to Sis that the House planned to resume at 10:00 PM, with the observation that perhaps the thought was that everybody who did not want to vote for McCarthy would be home in bed by then. She responded that it might be a total disaster, with *everybody* home in bed. We can but hope.
Beautiful day today, a little warmer, blue sky, and white clouds. Neighbors said there was 12 feet of snow on the ground at Huntington Lake (elevation seven thousand feet), where they have a cabin, but they weren't able to get up there today to deal with it and another three feet is expected tonight and tomorrow, which they are afraid might crush their cabin. Coming home just now along the expressway, which gives a good view to the east and southeast, the mountains are just a wall or white--I haven't seen anything like it in years and years. The view from our back yard is to the the north and northeast, and the snow isn't so heavy in that direction.
Kevin McCarthy Fails Again in Speaker Vote January 6, 2023 at 11:16 pm EST By Taegan Goddard
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) lost a vote for speaker for the 14th time in a dramatic scene where Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) held out to be the deciding vote. Gaetz ended up voting present to deny McCarthy.
Close but no cigar. I wonder if Mr. Gaez might go for a ride. . . ---Alan
I see rumors that Barbara Lee and Katie Porter (she of the whiteboard) are expected to campaign for Senator Feinstein's seat after she declines to run again. Barbara Lee speaks for me, and has for a very long time--but she is as old as I, and I am slowing down some. A quick perusal of Katie Porter's positions as described on her House web page is very promising, if somewhat overwhelming. I wonder if she will campaign in Fresno. ----Alan
It nearly came to blows on the Republican side. Shouting, and one guy had to be restrained.
CNN then reported that during the melee, DT was phoning members to push for McCarthy.
John King of CNN then said that history books will have a lot to say about January 6th. How two years ago DT tried to steal the election and today DT sought to influence McCarthy's speakership.
🥳 Catreona is FIRST! 😺
ReplyDeleteAnd second must be that amazing cake!
Delete----Alan
Thanks!
Delete🥳 🎂
DeleteSo two birthdays in a row. Hope it's a happy one, Cat. And yes, that cake is amazing.
DeleteIt's pretty awful that no one gets paid until they're sworn in...including their staff.
ReplyDeleteVT's Rep calls the leadership struggle "disappointing"
And they can't do ANYTHING for their constituents yet either.
DeleteReading the story, I saw another headline (I have yet to read its story):
Delete"Lebanon officials consider turning former dealership into charitable casino"
Leaving aside the incongruity of a casino being charitable, dealing with an auto dealership has a reputation as high-stakes gambling; so a cynical person (not me, certainly--I just have a warped sense of humor) might suggest that "Gambling venue change of ownership" might be more accurate. Now to investigate.
---Alan
On the bright side, they can't do anything *to* their constituents either. And a very happy birthday to Cat.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan!
DeleteHappy birthday, Cat! Nice to see you again.
ReplyDeleteHi Renee. Thanks. Same to you.
DeleteClear sky this morning, with just the slightest touch of fog in the river bottom.
ReplyDeleteNYT via politicalwire.com: A Ragged GOP Stumbles Through the Wilderness [Click]
From elsewhere: “McCarthy’s new problem is that ‘at least three’ Republican members will be absent today.” Would that there might be enough absences to make 212 the winning number!
Imagine Negotiating the Debt-Ceiling With These Maniacs [Click] It seems I am not the only one thinking that it may nearly be time to mint that trillion dollar coin. I have wondered if one or more proofs have been struck.
ReplyDelete---Alan
Unsurprisingly, Google Images has photos of proposed trillion dollar coins; I found two designs I considered attractive--one with a distinctive size and shape (like a paper bill), which seems reasonable.
Delete----Alan
Inside the Right’s Plan to Seize Power in Congress [Click]
ReplyDelete---Alan
I can't help but think of the Nazis' overthrow of the Weimar Republic.
Delete---Alan
Well, if the past few days have been an example of how they plan to seize power, I reckon we're safe. They can't even elect a Speaker. Wonder if they've found the restrooms and the gym yet?
DeleteAh, the illusion of power! Reps keep talking about governing as if they do not realize they are mere agents.
DeleteWell, finding both restrooms AND the gym might be rather too much for suche a short period of time, I think.
Delete---Alan
Trump lawyers ordered to hand over names of individuals hired to search Trump properties for classified documents [Click] From yesterday—you may have already seen it.
ReplyDelete—Alan
Democratic officials’ homes, offices, shot up in New Mexico [Click]
ReplyDelete---Alan
That's awful.
DeletePutin ally fighting to control salt and gypsum mines near Ukraine city of Bakhmut, says US [Click] “Officials believe Yevgeny Prigozhin – owner of the private military Wagner Group – is vying for natural resources to help fund Russia’s war.” That does seem credible.
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Leak reveals Roman Abramovich’s billion-dollar trusts transferred [to his childred] before Russia sanctions [Click]
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Ukraine welcomes agile armour it hopes will give it a fighting edge [Click]
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Ukraine welcomes agile armour it hopes will give it a fighting edge [Click]
DeleteRussia 'planning attacks on churches' during Christmas, says Ukraine’s deputy PM [Click]
—Alan
McCarthy gets a free sub!
ReplyDeleteHis loser ticket now has 12 punches.
Delete12th ballot (longest contest since 1859):
DeleteMcCarthy 188
Jordan 4
Hern (R) 3
Jeffries 186
----Alan
Did I miss something? I thought Jefferies had a solid 212?
DeleteHe did. Those numbers weren't the final total.
DeleteI think Jeffries got only 211 in the 12th vote, because someone was away.
Jeffries got 212 in the 13th vote.
McCarthy is gaining and got 214. He needed 216. So, we'll see.
They return at 10pm tonight for the 14th vote. I think two members would have to vote "present" for 216 him to get enough.
The missing Democrat was Rep. Hunt of MA.
DeleteI mentioned to Sis that the House planned to resume at 10:00 PM, with the observation that perhaps the thought was that everybody who did not want to vote for McCarthy would be home in bed by then. She responded that it might be a total disaster, with *everybody* home in bed. We can but hope.
DeleteThanks for catching my mistake, listener; I must not have had my head screwed on straight.
Delete----Alan
We're a Village, Alan. 😉
DeleteJan-Werner Müller: The speaker of the House debacle is the MAGA revolution eating its children [Click] The extreme Republicans blocking Kevin McCarthy are refusing to accept a loss – the core of the Trumpist playbook.
ReplyDelete---Alan
Beautiful day today, a little warmer, blue sky, and white clouds. Neighbors said there was 12 feet of snow on the ground at Huntington Lake (elevation seven thousand feet), where they have a cabin, but they weren't able to get up there today to deal with it and another three feet is expected tonight and tomorrow, which they are afraid might crush their cabin. Coming home just now along the expressway, which gives a good view to the east and southeast, the mountains are just a wall or white--I haven't seen anything like it in years and years. The view from our back yard is to the the north and northeast, and the snow isn't so heavy in that direction.
ReplyDelete{listener}
ReplyDeleteThe text and analysis of the House Rules Package
The Chaos Continues
ReplyDeleteMcCarthy is one vote shy of a Speakership and Matt Gaetz is why.
I'd be thrilled if he didn't win the Speakership on January 6th of all days.
Gaetz wants to adjourn until Monday.
The rats are consuming one another.
I'll bet Colbert wishes he was on live right now.
ReplyDeleteKevin McCarthy Fails Again in Speaker Vote
ReplyDeleteJanuary 6, 2023 at 11:16 pm EST By Taegan Goddard
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) lost a vote for speaker for the 14th time in a dramatic scene where Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) held out to be the deciding vote.
Gaetz ended up voting present to deny McCarthy.
Close but no cigar. I wonder if Mr. Gaez might go for a ride. . .
---Alan
I see rumors that Barbara Lee and Katie Porter (she of the whiteboard) are expected to campaign for Senator Feinstein's seat after she declines to run again. Barbara Lee speaks for me, and has for a very long time--but she is as old as I, and I am slowing down some. A quick perusal of Katie Porter's positions as described on her House web page is very promising, if somewhat overwhelming. I wonder if she will campaign in Fresno.
ReplyDelete----Alan
It nearly came to blows on the Republican side. Shouting, and one guy had to be restrained.
ReplyDeleteCNN then reported that during the melee, DT was phoning members to push for McCarthy.
John King of CNN then said that history books will have a lot to say about January 6th. How two years ago DT tried to steal the election and today DT sought to influence McCarthy's speakership.
Biggs voted "present" in this 15th vote, so this time McCarthy has the votes.
ReplyDeleteBut at least he won't be elected ON January 6th.
It's still a travesty!! What a dangerous time this is.
Great speech by Hakeem Jeffries!!
ReplyDeleteHere is the speech. [Click] Yes indeed, a VERY good speech. I always enjoy good rhetoric.
Delete---Alan