Then our current Congress should go down as the best in history. They don’t govern at all.
When McKinley was shot and before he died, Congress and he Supreme Court were in recess. Teddy Roosevelt did not take over until the president’s death 12 days later. So for a period of almost two weeks, the country was without a government at all. It got along just fine with nobody watching the store.
Reagan had it right when he said," The nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Please stop helping me so much.
Define “least”. Passing omnibus bills written by lobbyists and that were never read by legislators requires only a temporary presence to make one vote, but I certainly wouldn’t call that “best”.
It appears the political path ahead is actually two paths that respectively loop through two exclusive echo chambers… and the kakistocracy stumbles on…and on…deaf and blind…but certainly not dumb unfortunately.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member 10 months ago
This one truly begs for a comment … but I’m not gonna go there …
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 10 months ago
Every law should be written as if it would be enforced by your worst enemy and enforced vigorously.
No one should ever believe that the law does not apply to that one.
Scorpio Premium Member 10 months ago
Do they do any actual governing? They have more days off than when I was in school.
Botulism Bob 10 months ago
Also known as Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition.
MayCauseBurns 10 months ago
…and term limits.
dcdete. 10 months ago
So this means that out of the British Royal Monarchy system the best leader being King right now would be Prince Harry (The Spare)?
jagedlo 10 months ago
A concept forgotten by a certain city on the Potomac?
Doubly Horque Premium Member 10 months ago
I only just noticed that Arlo (of Arlo and Jani) has Peter’s hair style.
gokarDun 10 months ago
Oh the rant this simple sounding statement can trigger… ain’t stepping off that bridge. Have a wonderful day no matter your beliefs.
dflak 10 months ago
Then our current Congress should go down as the best in history. They don’t govern at all.
When McKinley was shot and before he died, Congress and he Supreme Court were in recess. Teddy Roosevelt did not take over until the president’s death 12 days later. So for a period of almost two weeks, the country was without a government at all. It got along just fine with nobody watching the store.
Man of the Woods 10 months ago
Politics again?
Old recluse 10 months ago
One who cuts costs the most governs best. That leaves out Congress the WH, and the whole existing government and the taxpayers take it on the chin!
sandpiper 10 months ago
What is currently happening is not governing: it’s chaos.
"It's the End of the World!!!" Premium Member 10 months ago
“No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.”
― Gideon J. Tucker ( a Democrat)
Just-me 10 months ago
Reagan had it right when he said," The nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Please stop helping me so much.
rockyridge1977 10 months ago
The road to hades is paved with good intentions!!!!!!
boydjb47 10 months ago
Bureaucrats run everything anyway.
PastorJayMo 10 months ago
Said no liberal democrat ever.
Zebrastripes 10 months ago
They took off for two weeks when there are so many pressing issues to pass.
They wanted boarder control and they dropped the ball and now they couldn’t care less about anything but their bank accounts and obstructing congress!
These LOONS! NUTS & WACK JOBS need to voted O. U. T. ‼️‼️‼️
flemmingo 10 months ago
U.S. Congress : let’s just go on vacation and we’ll think about it!
Ishka Bibel 10 months ago
Coincidence as the GOP declare an unscheduled 2 week vacation away from a do-nothing session.
Behuva5 10 months ago
Even Joe looked at the recess by the Rethugs as a wtf moment…
UnkownUser456 10 months ago
I don’t get it
Cerabooge 10 months ago
Define “least”. Passing omnibus bills written by lobbyists and that were never read by legislators requires only a temporary presence to make one vote, but I certainly wouldn’t call that “best”.
Holden Awn 10 months ago
It appears the political path ahead is actually two paths that respectively loop through two exclusive echo chambers… and the kakistocracy stumbles on…and on…deaf and blind…but certainly not dumb unfortunately.
rugeirn 10 months ago
Right. Fart around all day watching right wing wacko cable channels and social media feeds. Just what the country needs—like a hole in the head.
zeexenon 10 months ago
In an election year, we should control our thoughts and ourselves.
mourdac Premium Member 10 months ago
Our current House would then be considered the best in U.S. history.
mindjob 10 months ago
If they weren’t writing unnecessary laws, congress would have nothing to do
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 10 months ago
Good advice for some helicopter grandparents I know
Mediatech 10 months ago
Says the anarchists.
ejvj 10 months ago
GOP Congress: DO YOUR JOB.
sisterea 10 months ago
I will, republicans in the house are rapidly becoming the party of Putin. Everybody in the country should be taking note and voting accordingly.
markkahler52 10 months ago
New Laws! NewLaws! We don’t care to enforce the ones already there!!
EXCALABUR 10 months ago
I always wish when they threaten to shut the Government down, that they would, but without pay. Social Security stays up and running.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member 10 months ago
I’d agree if people didn’t find new ways to steal, cheat and harm others.
I mean why is vaping products, (which now nitrous oxide is a new trend), are even allowed to be sold? They clearly aim it at the teen market.