The Republicans will own the whirlwind on this, let’s stand aside and let the cameras roll. This could also put a major dent in Cabinet confirmations. Let the Clown Car burn.
Yeah but ... doesn't that mean a lot of federal services don't run, and a lot of federal employees are stood down without pay? There are real-world impacts from government shut-downs - it's not just all about political ploys inside the beltway.
It's happened before, more than once. Surviving another shutdown is going to be easier than surviving the Trump II administration (if they manage to get an administration together).
That's actually an open question. If MAGA Mike gets bounced as Speaker on January 3, it's unlikely they'll have a replacement in position over the weekend to take part in the official vote count on January 6, and if it's anything like the shitshow to replace Kev, they won't have a speaker on January 20, and likely the government still shut down, so how does Felon34 even take the oath of office?
I'm having this fantasy of Felon34 standing onstage, about to take the oath (with Alito or Thomas holding the Bible), then a hook appears, snags him around the middle (it's a big hook), and pulls him off to the waiting police van.
I'm still holding out for lightning in my fantasy world. It might sober up the evangelicals whose warped, decadent devotion to this toxic waste dump in a suit has put the nation in peril.
Meanwhile, I have no problem With Maxwell Frost or the politically mature AOC whose does not spend much time C[H]A.
The Clown Car is clueless that Biden's Budget Team extended the the Budget to June'25.
Trump will be forced implement deficit spending if he can get it by his razor thin majority.
Muck-Man-Musk says no bills should be passed until 1/20/25 at noon. Reality is a hassle.
Meanwhile Again: Per the AP Afternoon Wire: For our Holiday Season reading, the House Ethics [not] Committee voted secretly to release the MATT GAETZ rap sheet.
He’s not officially POTUS yet, and he’s fucked things up already…and he’s too stupid to know how to fix the mess that he’s creating, but 75 million and change voters wanted this debacle so they’re getting it, in spades. Merry Xmas, morons! Plus remember the eminence grise behind the scenes pulling trump’s marionette strings, Elong Muck. Fat Boy got goaded into it by Elong Wormtongue and his Xitter minions. But there’s no Gandalf to rescue us…
You may be giving those 75+ million voters too much credit. They wanted cheaper eggs in their Christmas stockings and all they're getting is a government shutdown. Steve Bannon & company should be happy, though. They want government to go away for good, and now they'll have a preview of coming disasters -- uh, attractions.
Tom, I live to read things like your analysis. That was beautiful and gave me a reason to laugh, or is it giggling maniacally? There were many excellent explanations of what these people can't do on a good day with everything lined up for success. Thank you for the brilliant commentary. I do know it is a serious issue, and I do not wish for a shutdown so I can point and snicker. They can't help themselves, and it is never surprising when they implode.
President-elect Musk calls for government shutdown over money something something money. Speaker Moses shits a stone tablet and begs future Speaker Jeffries for help, but he is not picking up the phone. Speaker emeritus Nancy popped a stitch laughing about it as she continues to heal from surgery.
Another brilliantly hilarious column, Tom! I have a feeling the Keystone Cops routine will be very entertaining politically, but tragic at the same time because as they blunder about, crashing into each other, knocking over chairs, and slamming doors, millions of ordinary people will be hurt. Democrats need to start owning the story now, so that the blame falls squarely on the GOOF Squad where it belongs. Very important not to give them any opportunity to blame anyone else.
Bravo! Let them own the mess they're making. Let the rubes who voted for the chaos feel the pain. Yeah, the rest of us are gonna feel it too, but at this point, I'm willing to endure some pain if it hurts them more.
Let me get this straight. Billionaire Musk rants "don't you dare pass the cr!". Trump yells at them to pass it and raise the debt ceiling. Republicans are squabbling with each other. Johnson is asking God for guidance. And it's basically a shit show. Somehow this all makes me happy.
P.S: I can't wait for Musk and Trump to have a messy break-up. Musk has his hand in the government cash register and since he bought the election, is getting richer by the day. He needs to shut the fuck up. With his money, he could fund the government. Maga is so stupid they actually think this guy is one of them.
I thought they'd already kicked the ball down the road until March. Well I guess the employees will enjoy a week off for Christmas. I do hope they get paid for their time off. It's not their fault the Republicants don't let their right hand know what their left is doing.
If air traffic controllers suddenly decide they are sick ("I SWEAR the Covid test was positive!) as they did during the last shutdown when they were required to work without pay---a lot of those Reps of both parties aren't going to get home for the holidays.
The Republicans will own the whirlwind on this, let’s stand aside and let the cameras roll. This could also put a major dent in Cabinet confirmations. Let the Clown Car burn.
Yeah but ... doesn't that mean a lot of federal services don't run, and a lot of federal employees are stood down without pay? There are real-world impacts from government shut-downs - it's not just all about political ploys inside the beltway.
I understand that, but this is just Trump’s first major Strongman demand and the Country needs to effing wake up.
Betta believe. I've been through a Gingrich or two in my illustrious Federal employ. WAKE THE EF"N UP! for sure.
Any of those people that voted for this disaster will hopefully have a terrible-er time of it.
It's happened before, more than once. Surviving another shutdown is going to be easier than surviving the Trump II administration (if they manage to get an administration together).
That's actually an open question. If MAGA Mike gets bounced as Speaker on January 3, it's unlikely they'll have a replacement in position over the weekend to take part in the official vote count on January 6, and if it's anything like the shitshow to replace Kev, they won't have a speaker on January 20, and likely the government still shut down, so how does Felon34 even take the oath of office?
I'm having this fantasy of Felon34 standing onstage, about to take the oath (with Alito or Thomas holding the Bible), then a hook appears, snags him around the middle (it's a big hook), and pulls him off to the waiting police van.
I'm still holding out for lightning in my fantasy world. It might sober up the evangelicals whose warped, decadent devotion to this toxic waste dump in a suit has put the nation in peril.
He gots plenny o bibbles. and he can swear on his own. If it ain't leagle, who cares. Gotta keep his base free basin!
Thank you again, Tom.
While I would really like to
see Mikey Johnson put back
on the bench in the far dark
corner, there's not 1 name
listed that won't be worse.
What's this Nancy Pelosi stuff
I keep seeing? She's an old
woman who just had a hip
replacement. She's in the
billionaire club for crying out
loud. Let younger people
come in and up. Let her
donate millions to some good
candidates and grassroots
organizations.
Meanwhile, I have no problem With Maxwell Frost or the politically mature AOC whose does not spend much time C[H]A.
The Clown Car is clueless that Biden's Budget Team extended the the Budget to June'25.
Trump will be forced implement deficit spending if he can get it by his razor thin majority.
Muck-Man-Musk says no bills should be passed until 1/20/25 at noon. Reality is a hassle.
Meanwhile Again: Per the AP Afternoon Wire: For our Holiday Season reading, the House Ethics [not] Committee voted secretly to release the MATT GAETZ rap sheet.
He’s not officially POTUS yet, and he’s fucked things up already…and he’s too stupid to know how to fix the mess that he’s creating, but 75 million and change voters wanted this debacle so they’re getting it, in spades. Merry Xmas, morons! Plus remember the eminence grise behind the scenes pulling trump’s marionette strings, Elong Muck. Fat Boy got goaded into it by Elong Wormtongue and his Xitter minions. But there’s no Gandalf to rescue us…
You may be giving those 75+ million voters too much credit. They wanted cheaper eggs in their Christmas stockings and all they're getting is a government shutdown. Steve Bannon & company should be happy, though. They want government to go away for good, and now they'll have a preview of coming disasters -- uh, attractions.
Tom, I live to read things like your analysis. That was beautiful and gave me a reason to laugh, or is it giggling maniacally? There were many excellent explanations of what these people can't do on a good day with everything lined up for success. Thank you for the brilliant commentary. I do know it is a serious issue, and I do not wish for a shutdown so I can point and snicker. They can't help themselves, and it is never surprising when they implode.
I vote for giggling maniacally.
I second that emotion!!
👍🏻😂😂😂
NEWS FLASH:
President-elect Musk calls for government shutdown over money something something money. Speaker Moses shits a stone tablet and begs future Speaker Jeffries for help, but he is not picking up the phone. Speaker emeritus Nancy popped a stitch laughing about it as she continues to heal from surgery.
On a roll Paul ...
Paul, whatever Carole cooked for you, please ask her to remember and cook for us when we see you this summer.😅🥰
Paella actually.
Another brilliantly hilarious column, Tom! I have a feeling the Keystone Cops routine will be very entertaining politically, but tragic at the same time because as they blunder about, crashing into each other, knocking over chairs, and slamming doors, millions of ordinary people will be hurt. Democrats need to start owning the story now, so that the blame falls squarely on the GOOF Squad where it belongs. Very important not to give them any opportunity to blame anyone else.
And highlight that this least productive congress in history was asking for a $6600/year raise to continue pooping on the body politic.
Fine form, Tom! What a shit show.
Oh come on Tom, tell us how you really feel.
SHUT IT DOWN NOW! Go ahead, do it. I double-dare you.
Bravo! Let them own the mess they're making. Let the rubes who voted for the chaos feel the pain. Yeah, the rest of us are gonna feel it too, but at this point, I'm willing to endure some pain if it hurts them more.
TC, you are on a roll tonight!
It's hard to keep up.
You're looking like that yelling guy running alongside a moving train trying to let the passengers know the train is heading for a lethal wreck.
Let me get this straight. Billionaire Musk rants "don't you dare pass the cr!". Trump yells at them to pass it and raise the debt ceiling. Republicans are squabbling with each other. Johnson is asking God for guidance. And it's basically a shit show. Somehow this all makes me happy.
P.S: I can't wait for Musk and Trump to have a messy break-up. Musk has his hand in the government cash register and since he bought the election, is getting richer by the day. He needs to shut the fuck up. With his money, he could fund the government. Maga is so stupid they actually think this guy is one of them.
Sock it to 'em, TC!!!
I thought they'd already kicked the ball down the road until March. Well I guess the employees will enjoy a week off for Christmas. I do hope they get paid for their time off. It's not their fault the Republicants don't let their right hand know what their left is doing.
That's because the right hand doesn't know what it's doing.
You got me there Tom - when nothing is coordinating - you get a MAGA
bada boom ...
Don da con is setting up all the ways he intends to claw in all that loose change for himself
If air traffic controllers suddenly decide they are sick ("I SWEAR the Covid test was positive!) as they did during the last shutdown when they were required to work without pay---a lot of those Reps of both parties aren't going to get home for the holidays.