I realize the over-educated, under-intelligent, otherwise-unemployables of the Press Corpse can’t help their moron stupidity and the requirement that they all run in a pack, but given that there are those among them who aren’t that stupid, who have pointed out what is really what on this point, why can’t the others get off their idiot script and catch up with reality?
“It has been 1,329 days since our committee sought Donald Trump’s tax returns – almost as long as the American Civil War,” said Chairman Pascrell. “And for 1,329 days, our request made under law has been delayed, obfuscated, and blocked by Donald Trump and his adjutants in the government and the courts. Our right to receive these documents is under a century-long statute and our wide Article I legislative and oversight powers. The Supreme Court is right to keep its nose out of this case. I have led this fight for over five long years because it is bigger than one man or one party. It is about accountability and fairness. I am sick thinking about all the taxpayer money that has been wasted. At long last the charade should today be over and we should get these documents transmitted to the desk of our committee chairman as soon as possible.”
Good to know, now I feel much better. I admit it, I am not as knowledgeable as I could be about how our government works, but I'm learning! This is why I am so grateful to you, TC, for patiently "splaining" it to us. Thank you!
I think of the DC Press Corp(se) as a bunch of breathless nincompoops running around with a mic in their hands and hoping that someone will notice them and maybe even give them a soundbite.
As Ashley Parker of the washington post (lower case intentional) reminds us, the DC press corpse (I LOVE that) is indeed the enemy of the people. And Joe Biden should walk into the next briefing and announce that he will invite them to kiss his hindquarters in the Rose Garden and give them 15 minutes to put out the clickbait about it.
I just left messages at Senator Wyden's offices in DC, Portland and Eugene asking him to request these returns. His staff member in Portland, Oregon was especially helpful. Here are the phone numbers:
Washington DC 202-224-5244
Portland 503-326-7525
Eugene 541-431-0229
There was no answer at his Salem office just now but here's the number: 541-431-0229
This would be the same Ashley Parker, when President Biden addressed the country during Afghanistan withdrawal, was asked that night by Brian Williams on MSNBC “what it was like in the room,” because she was present during the address, responded that “The President’s voice was very low and then he got LOUD; the President was ANGRY.” (Forgive my possibly inexact but very close quote and repeating this incident.) The disdain for President Biden resulted in my unsubscribing to WAPO. Not surprising Lawrence O’Donnell was likely all alone, accurately reporting Senate Finance Cmte is also entitled to the tax returns.
Sad to say, digging for facts in covering news stories requires work and critical thinking, something the Washington DC Press Corpse avoids doing because it requires real effort. They just want neat little sound bites and a little controversy to kick up the ratings, that’s all.
I look forward to hashing and rehashing all the dirty, dirty lies Trump has told and forcing his organization and his fat ass to bow to rule of law. At least, I hope so.
The bleeping stenographers that purport to cover the WH and Congress want gossip stories and horserace. My goodness, are you asking them to do actual journalism (read:work)? Good luck with that. Admittedly I had forgotten there was a Senate equivalent committee in the chamber that is in Democratic hands, and I'm sure Sen. Wyden can do the slow drip with the best of them.
Wish they would read you, always an education. Often info not readily available elsewhere (like from your extensive background), but more often info that others missed. I share your frustration, at least the MSM could look like it’s not on Rupert’s payroll…
The press corps of the MSM not understanding (or caring) how Congress works? Really? Who'd a' thunk it? I mean after all, it's not like they'd try to, uh, shade the facts to fit a particular narrative, such as 'The D's lost the house; the sky is about to fall!', or anything like that. Right?
I’m sure Ron Wyden , our Oregon Senator, will be all over it tout suite.
Pascrell Praises Supreme Court Ending Trump Tax Return Charade
Washington, DC, November 22, 2022
“It has been 1,329 days since our committee sought Donald Trump’s tax returns – almost as long as the American Civil War,” said Chairman Pascrell. “And for 1,329 days, our request made under law has been delayed, obfuscated, and blocked by Donald Trump and his adjutants in the government and the courts. Our right to receive these documents is under a century-long statute and our wide Article I legislative and oversight powers. The Supreme Court is right to keep its nose out of this case. I have led this fight for over five long years because it is bigger than one man or one party. It is about accountability and fairness. I am sick thinking about all the taxpayer money that has been wasted. At long last the charade should today be over and we should get these documents transmitted to the desk of our committee chairman as soon as possible.”
Good to know, now I feel much better. I admit it, I am not as knowledgeable as I could be about how our government works, but I'm learning! This is why I am so grateful to you, TC, for patiently "splaining" it to us. Thank you!
I think of the DC Press Corp(se) as a bunch of breathless nincompoops running around with a mic in their hands and hoping that someone will notice them and maybe even give them a soundbite.
As Ashley Parker of the washington post (lower case intentional) reminds us, the DC press corpse (I LOVE that) is indeed the enemy of the people. And Joe Biden should walk into the next briefing and announce that he will invite them to kiss his hindquarters in the Rose Garden and give them 15 minutes to put out the clickbait about it.
Thanks TC. Love Lawrence Odonnell.
I loved it that the Press Corpse was kept away from Biden's granddaughters wedding and the
Turkey Pardons. There are few who
are capable of restraining themselves from asking really dumb
dumb questions.
I just left messages at Senator Wyden's offices in DC, Portland and Eugene asking him to request these returns. His staff member in Portland, Oregon was especially helpful. Here are the phone numbers:
Washington DC 202-224-5244
Portland 503-326-7525
Eugene 541-431-0229
There was no answer at his Salem office just now but here's the number: 541-431-0229
This would be the same Ashley Parker, when President Biden addressed the country during Afghanistan withdrawal, was asked that night by Brian Williams on MSNBC “what it was like in the room,” because she was present during the address, responded that “The President’s voice was very low and then he got LOUD; the President was ANGRY.” (Forgive my possibly inexact but very close quote and repeating this incident.) The disdain for President Biden resulted in my unsubscribing to WAPO. Not surprising Lawrence O’Donnell was likely all alone, accurately reporting Senate Finance Cmte is also entitled to the tax returns.
Sad to say, digging for facts in covering news stories requires work and critical thinking, something the Washington DC Press Corpse avoids doing because it requires real effort. They just want neat little sound bites and a little controversy to kick up the ratings, that’s all.
I look forward to hashing and rehashing all the dirty, dirty lies Trump has told and forcing his organization and his fat ass to bow to rule of law. At least, I hope so.
The Press Corp is the "enemy of the people"? Odd, seems to me that wasnt the purpose of the Press!
Thanks TC
Well ranted.
The bleeping stenographers that purport to cover the WH and Congress want gossip stories and horserace. My goodness, are you asking them to do actual journalism (read:work)? Good luck with that. Admittedly I had forgotten there was a Senate equivalent committee in the chamber that is in Democratic hands, and I'm sure Sen. Wyden can do the slow drip with the best of them.
Wish they would read you, always an education. Often info not readily available elsewhere (like from your extensive background), but more often info that others missed. I share your frustration, at least the MSM could look like it’s not on Rupert’s payroll…
The press corps of the MSM not understanding (or caring) how Congress works? Really? Who'd a' thunk it? I mean after all, it's not like they'd try to, uh, shade the facts to fit a particular narrative, such as 'The D's lost the house; the sky is about to fall!', or anything like that. Right?