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Title: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Godot showed up on October 31, 2010, 03:22:06 PM
Are we going to see an internal Dem bloodbath? Oh please Santa, I've been good!


 :popcorn:

Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Freeper on October 31, 2010, 03:24:06 PM
As long as  that position goes to a Dem I will be happy.  :-)
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: rich_t on October 31, 2010, 03:24:33 PM
I look forward to the blood bath.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Wretched Excess on October 31, 2010, 03:32:39 PM
its a fundamental difference between conservatives and liberals.  when we got our asses kicked in 2006, we said, "wow.  we just got our asses kicked.  let's find the problem and fix it",  and proceeded to do just that.  liberals get their ass kicked, and immediately wet their dresses, and hysterically scratch each other's eyes out. 

the bloodbath will go on for weeks, and then the losers will pout for months.  the house dems won't be functional for a year.

Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: blitzkrieg_17 on October 31, 2010, 03:42:32 PM
It will probably be Hoyer unless he is beaten by Lollar. I doubt Pelosi gets it since she will be blamed for what's going to happen Tuesday.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: JohnnyReb on October 31, 2010, 05:11:52 PM
The democrats will need a cowboy and a pack of sheep dogs to keep that crowd corralled.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: thundley4 on October 31, 2010, 07:26:09 PM
Will the Dems fight to be the minority leader or will they try to avoid being named minority leader.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: 5412 on November 02, 2010, 04:10:47 PM
its a fundamental difference between conservatives and liberals.  when we got our asses kicked in 2006, we said, "wow.  we just got our asses kicked.  let's find the problem and fix it",  and proceeded to do just that.  liberals get their ass kicked, and immediately wet their dresses, and hysterically scratch each other's eyes out. 

the bloodbath will go on for weeks, and then the losers will pout for months.  the house dems won't be functional for a year.



Hi,

I am not so sure I totally agree with your analysis.  As a conservative I wrote Steele a letter, which I posted here, outlining several issues that the republicans need to support in order to be effective.  On a national level, that was pretty much ignored, which in turn, my checkbook and several others have ignored the republican party.

It was the citizens that formed the tea parties, and the conservative media that gave us a presence.  Hell I am 70 years old, never protested in my life and the fourth of July 2009 my wife and I with our home made signs stood in the rain, along with several hundred of our new best friends, and basically told the world we were fed up with things.  At that point, the Republican party sure as hell not embracing us. 

In September 2009 I met Marco Rubio at a tea party rally in Lakeland, FL where they predicted 80 people would turn out and there was much closer to 5,000.  Marco was 35 points behind in the polls and he spoke the message to the people despite being told to wait his turn by the Republican party.  Charlie Crist, who was then a popular governor was the heir apparent to the senate seat and Marco should wait for 2012.  After listening to his message and meeting him once again I wrote Michael Steele and my letter fell on deaf ears.

I think you were right, conservatives got their asses kicked, but the republican party was as clueless as the democrat party will be tonight.  The Republicans still are not on board with us, it is when guys like Rubio won the republican primary that they began to embrace conservatism.    Now it is the job of the conservative victors to kick some ass within the party to make it become our party, like the friggins socialists and libs hijacked the democrat party.

Tonight is only step one in a long process.  As I said on a different thread, we drove 4 hours to Miami and in a few minutes leave for Rubio headquarters.  If I get so speak to Marco tonight I plan on telling him what I just wrote, his job it to represent us, the citizens within the halls of congress and within the Republican party.

best regards,
5412
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Eupher on November 02, 2010, 04:12:58 PM
It will probably be Hoyer unless he is beaten by Lollar. I doubt Pelosi gets it since she will be blamed for what's going to happen Tuesday.

Pelosi won't be elected as minority leader. She's even more polarizing than Zero is, and even the less moonbat of the Dems recognize that now.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Godot showed up on November 11, 2010, 09:01:17 AM
Pelosi won't be elected as minority leader. She's even more polarizing than Zero is, and even the less moonbat of the Dems recognize that now.


Well...maybe she will now. It'll be good to see her shrieking and powerless, instead of shrieking, smirking, and powerful.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: thundley4 on November 11, 2010, 09:17:44 AM
If she is elected Minority leader, someone needs to walk up to her and give her the tiniest gavel they can find. Maybe one made out of a toothpick.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: littlelamb on November 11, 2010, 10:56:43 AM
If she is elected Minority leader, someone needs to walk up to her and give her the tiniest gavel they can find. Maybe one made out of a toothpick.

That is funny I agree :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: ConservativeMobster on November 17, 2010, 08:59:40 AM
The wicked witch isn't done yet, looks like those bribes just keep on coming.  Love this from Kevin Jackson!

I had to laugh at the newly created position by Nancy Pelosi for Jim Clyburn (D-SC), the black candidate who essentially got a token position of “leadership” within the Democrat Party. All Clyburn had to do to get his token was not challenge Steny Hoyer, a white Democrat. With Democrats, there are no losers, right?

For the black man not rocking the boat, Pelosi and other real Democrat leaders threw Clyburn a bone—right through his nose. The good news is that bone matches Clyburn’s well-worn leash.

http://theblacksphere.net/no-losers-for-democrats/
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: NHSparky on November 17, 2010, 09:32:01 AM
Totally amazing.  They're really seriously considering making her minority leader?

Oh please, Dear God, make it so.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Ptarmigan on November 17, 2010, 10:09:23 AM
Totally amazing.  They're really seriously considering making her minority leader?

Oh please, Dear God, make it so.

I will 100 percent back Nancy Pelosi as minority leader.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: new england yankee on November 17, 2010, 10:15:44 AM
I will 100 percent back Nancy Pelosi as minority leader.

I'm sorry to hear that.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: cavegal on November 17, 2010, 10:16:30 AM
Are we going to see an internal Dem bloodbath? Oh please Santa, I've been good!


 :popcorn:


Nancy Pelosi will be minority leader, she will not be denied!
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: new england yankee on November 17, 2010, 10:17:14 AM
It will probably be Hoyer unless he is beaten by Lollar. I doubt Pelosi gets it since she will be blamed for what's going to happen Tuesday.

It's not her!  She's not the reason the Dems got their asses handed to them on a platter.  It's the economy!  Or so Pelosi says.  The woman is delusional.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: new england yankee on November 17, 2010, 10:18:26 AM
Pelosi won't be elected as minority leader. She's even more polarizing than Zero is, and even the less moonbat of the Dems recognize that now.
I wouldn't be so sure of that.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Eupher on November 17, 2010, 10:37:49 AM
I wouldn't be so sure of that.

Let's see how it shakes out first. You know, I really didn't think the Dems could possibly be so stupid as to re-elect her, but they just might be.  :clueless:

Sparky's correct. If she gets re-elected, she'll continue the systematic destruction of the Democratic party. That leaves a vacuum for "moderates" and "middle-of-the-roaders" to look more toward the Repubs.

One fear, though - that same vacuum might result in the Tea party movement becoming more formalized and identified as a political party - a 3rd political party in our system that hasn't done real well in embracing 3 parties.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: ConservativeMobster on November 17, 2010, 10:46:25 AM
One fear, though - that same vacuum might result in the Tea party movement becoming more formalized and identified as a political party - a 3rd political party in our system that hasn't done real well in embracing 3 parties.

I don't see that 3rd party happening Eupher. Tea Party "backed" candidate has more appeal and there is a lot of holding of feet to the fire just yet.  A revitalized Republican party with constitutional and conservative in the mantra would do much better.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Eupher on November 17, 2010, 11:00:30 AM
I don't see that 3rd party happening Eupher. Tea Party "backed" candidate has more appeal and there is a lot of holding of feet to the fire just yet.  A revitalized Republican party with constitutional and conservative in the mantra would do much better.

Agreed in principle, but one thing we really HAVEN'T seen is a "revitalized Republican party". Michael Steele, in all his regal splendor, is still at the helm and until the party sees new leadership, it's same-o, same-o.

Again, if there's a vacuum of power or influence, something or someone will rush in to fill that space. The Tea Party movement may be that force, even against its own express will. Shit happens, and the laws of physics will not be denied.

The Republican Party had best get its shit together. It's been floundering from a leadership standpoint for a helluva long time and until they see Michael Steele doing the duffel bag drag, it's more of the same.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: cavegal on November 17, 2010, 01:37:01 PM
House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CONGRESS_PELOSI?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2010-11-17-14-26-06

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democrats re-elected Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday as their leader in the next Congress.

The closed-door vote - 150 for Pelosi and 43 for Rep. Heath Shuler
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: thundley4 on November 17, 2010, 02:15:00 PM
House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CONGRESS_PELOSI?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2010-11-17-14-26-06


I heard the defeated house members were not allowed to vote, but were the recent newly elected Dims allowed to vote?
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Godot showed up on November 17, 2010, 02:35:39 PM
House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CONGRESS_PELOSI?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2010-11-17-14-26-06


Well, Shuler had to try--it was a campaign promise. He's still a Dem, I wouldn't trust him worth a damn on anything substantive, but at least he kept his campaign promise.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Karin on November 17, 2010, 02:43:20 PM
Well, all I can say is "no pastel colors."  The differences between the moonbats and us will be quite clear for all to see.  Hopefully. 
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: GOP Congress on November 17, 2010, 03:13:04 PM
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democrats re-elected Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday as their leader in the next Congress.

 :bday: :bday: :hi5: :cheers2: :bouncy:  :cheerleader: :cheerleader2: :clap:

This gives RINO's less clout as the Blue Dog dems' influence is severely hampered, negating poisonous compromise opportunities. Congratulations, Dems!  Hell, as a reward we should all transfer Nancy's drapes to her broom closet new office. (Hey, that was a pun in itself LOL).

SIDE NOTE: I wonder how many mainstream media pundits will refer to Pelosi as "Ms. Speaker" when she's minority leader when they interview her? Look for an increased usage in her former title in such interviews.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Godot showed up on November 17, 2010, 03:26:24 PM
:bday: :bday: :hi5: :cheers2: :bouncy:  :cheerleader: :cheerleader2: :clap:

This gives RINO's less clout as the Blue Dog dems' influence is severely hampered, negating poisonous compromise opportunities. Congratulations, Dems!  Hell, as a reward we should all transfer Nancy's drapes to her broom closet new office. (Hey, that was a pun in itself LOL).

SIDE NOTE: I wonder how many mainstream media pundits will refer to Pelosi as "Ms. Speaker" when she's minority leader when they interview her? Look for an increased usage in her former title in such interviews.

Hi5 for a GENIUS observation.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Eupher on November 17, 2010, 04:28:36 PM
:bday: :bday: :hi5: :cheers2: :bouncy:  :cheerleader: :cheerleader2: :clap:

This gives RINO's less clout as the Blue Dog dems' influence is severely hampered, negating poisonous compromise opportunities. Congratulations, Dems!  Hell, as a reward we should all transfer Nancy's drapes to her broom closet new office. (Hey, that was a pun in itself LOL).

SIDE NOTE: I wonder how many mainstream media pundits will refer to Pelosi as "Ms. Speaker" when she's minority leader when they interview her? Look for an increased usage in her former title in such interviews.

For quite a while after Newt went away, many of those same pundits (Bob Schieffer comes to mind) addressed him the same way. I think it goes with the territory.
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: Chris_ on November 17, 2010, 04:33:44 PM
This gives RINO's less clout as the Blue Dog dems' influence is severely hampered, negating poisonous compromise opportunities. Congratulations, Dems!  Hell, as a reward we should all transfer Nancy's drapes to her broom closet new office. (Hey, that was a pun in itself LOL).

As someone who has a broom closet for an office, I am offended by your remark, sir.  I demand restitution in the form of cash or IHOP gift certificates. :-)
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: GOP Congress on November 17, 2010, 04:54:49 PM
As someone who has a broom closet for an office, I am offended by your remark, sir.  I demand restitution in the form of cash or IHOP gift certificates. :-)

Sorry. All I can offer you is a car and a driver if you have a bitchin' looking afro. :afro:
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: new england yankee on November 18, 2010, 08:44:07 AM
Let's see how it shakes out first. You know, I really didn't think the Dems could possibly be so stupid as to re-elect her, but they just might be.  :clueless:

They are.

Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: NHSparky on November 18, 2010, 09:19:27 AM
Holy crap--they actually did it.

Oh, the stoopid...it burns!!!
Title: Re: Who will be House minority leader?
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on November 18, 2010, 09:45:44 AM
Holy crap--they actually did it.

Oh, the stoopid...it burns!!!

Rove, you magnificant bastard!!!