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House GOP reverses course on gutting ethics panel

Glad to see them change course on this, it was ridiculous to be considered in the first place. I don't know how much influence Trump's tweet had on this, but whatever the reason, I'm glad to see them drop this attempt.
 
Hold on, I'm making some popcorn for when the conservatives who praised Republicans for gutting the ethics committee now praise them for reversing course. This should give new meaning to mental acrobatics.
 
Slyfox696 said:
Glad to see them change course on this, it was ridiculous to be considered in the first place. I don't know how much influence Trump's tweet had on this, but whatever the reason, I'm glad to see them drop this attempt.
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I with you. I didn't help elect these twats to pull stunts like this. I don't think very many who helped did either. I think they are finding that they are in the same boat as Trump. Either perform or get booted. I suspect their happiness level is going down quite abit.
 
danarhea said:
Thank you, Mister President. THAT was presidential. :)

House GOP reverses course on gutting ethics panel - POLITICO
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Pft, only reason that he did it, was because his fanatical followers were against it. This was just another populist move by Trump, like all his policies and comments. Usually they are as idiotic as the GOP ideas though.

Now in this case it might happen to be a good thing as the GOP idea was idiotic. However it also curbs the GOPs leadership in the house to stand up to Trump in the battles to come, which is bad. Trump basically won a pissing contest between two bullies... for now.

On the other hand, it might strengthen the GOP resolve to keep Trump in check.. we shall see.
 
Cardinal said:
Hold on, I'm making some popcorn for when the conservatives who praised Republicans for gutting the ethics committee now praise them for reversing course. This should give new meaning to mental acrobatics.
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I'm waiting for the Liberals who condemned the Republicans to start praising them...lol
 
apdst said:
I'm waiting for the Liberals who condemned the Republicans to start praising them...lol
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Why, it was a stupid move to begin with.
Oh well here ya go
I would like to thank the 100 or so stupid members of the Republican Caucus for making such a stupid move. Oh yes, in secret at that, so who are they?
 
I still think the guy is a buffoon.

But good one Donald.
 
Cardinal said:
Hold on, I'm making some popcorn for when the conservatives who praised Republicans for gutting the ethics committee now praise them for reversing course. This should give new meaning to mental acrobatics.
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I literally have caramel popcorn from Christmas. Time to grab some. This is gonna be epic.
 
Slyfox696 said:
Glad to see them change course on this, it was ridiculous to be considered in the first place. I don't know how much influence Trump's tweet had on this, but whatever the reason, I'm glad to see them drop this attempt.
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I think we'll be the better for DT's new slant on the Bully Pulpit.
 
Before everyone jumps onto the trump love train, remember that he didn't criticize neutering the ethics committee so much as making the gutting of it a priority.

It's like if Congress voted to catapult puppies into outer space and the President responded, "Hey now, guys, catapulting puppies into outer space? Really? We need to be concentrating on my tax overhaul plan here" instead of "Catapulting puppies into outer space? What the **** is wrong with you people???"
 
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Cardinal said:
Hold on, I'm making some popcorn for when the conservatives who praised Republicans for gutting the ethics committee now praise them for reversing course. This should give new meaning to mental acrobatics.
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Worthy of an Olympic Gold Medal no doubt. ;)
 
MaggieD said:
I think we'll be the better for DT's new slant on the Bully Pulpit.
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Maggie - I hope you are right when you keep telling us there is a nice friendly pony underneath that big pile of manure.

Happy New Year to you.
 
haymarket said:
Maggie - I hope you are right when you keep telling us there is a nice friendly pony underneath that big pile of manure.

Happy New Year to you.
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Normally, I would say, "Right back atcha," but in this case, I'll just say Happy New Year! :lol:
 
PeteEU said:
Pft, only reason that he did it, was because his fanatical followers were against it. This was just another populist move by Trump, like all his policies and comments. Usually they are as idiotic as the GOP ideas though.

Now in this case it might happen to be a good thing as the GOP idea was idiotic. However it also curbs the GOPs leadership in the house to stand up to Trump in the battles to come, which is bad. Trump basically won a pissing contest between two bullies... for now.

On the other hand, it might strengthen the GOP resolve to keep Trump in check.. we shall see.
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^^^^^^^^^

apdst said:
I'm waiting for the Liberals who condemned the Republicans to start praising them...lol
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I wouldn't hold your breath....
 
American said:
You said something nice about Trump.
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So? I always give credit where credit is due. And just to remind you, this thread is not about me, although you are definitely appealing to the part of me that is an attention whore. So please, no more personal attacks or snide remarks. I would appreciate you sticking to the topic.
 
Cardinal said:
Before everyone jumps onto the trump love train, remember that he didn't criticize neutering the ethics committee so much as making the gutting of it a priority.

It's like if Congress voted to catapult puppies into outer space and the President responded, "Hey now, guys, catapulting puppies into outer space? Really? We need to be concentrating on my tax overhaul plan here" instead of "Catapulting puppies into outer space? What the **** is wrong with you people???"
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What did Obama have to say about Debbie Wasserman Schultz cheating against Bernie Sanders? Did he take a leadership role there and go against his own party?
 
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