Tag Archives: Obstruction

“Divisive and Distracting”

Posted on January 7, 2013 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

As you’re probably aware, President Obama nominated Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense today. And predictably, the Republicans have reacted by contradicting every nice thing they’ve said about Hagel in the past. Bill Kristol once proposed that Hagel be nominated … Continue reading →

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They Built That

Posted on November 11, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Bob Englehart In other news, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-Jackass) is already vowing to block confirmation of Obama administration nominees during the president’s 2nd term based on repeatedly-debunked conspiracy theories.

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GOP Blocks Jobs for Veterans. Goes On Vacation.

Posted on September 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Yes — I repeat — congress is going on vacation for another two months, but before they leave Senate Republicans managed to block passage of the Veterans Job Corps Bill. Republicans on Wednesday afternoon blocked a vote on the Veterans … Continue reading →

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Obstruction

Posted on September 9, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Monte Wolverton In other news, Mitt Romney is now kinda sorta running on some aspects of Obamcare/Romneycare. Maybe. It’s important to keep in mind that this isn’t the first time someone on Team Romney has offered faint praise … Continue reading →

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Senate Republicans Kill “Boon to Business” Sea Treaty

Posted on July 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Republicans in the senate have reached the vote threshold required to block passage of a bill authorizing the president to sign a treaty governing internal waters and territorial disputes, which Secretary of State Clinton says would be “a boon to … Continue reading →

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And They Kept Going

Posted on February 12, 2012 at 1:35 pm by JM Ashby

I didn’t think the GOP would actually take my advice and keep going, but evidently that’s what they have decided to do. The issue of birth control isn’t decided for them. The compromise of mandating coverage for insurance providers and … Continue reading →

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Mitch McConnell is a Lying Liar

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

Did you know President Obama received everything he wanted during his first two years in office, and that there was absolutely no Republican obstruction, Blue Dogs, or excessive use of the filibuster? That’s not exactly how I remember it, but … Continue reading →

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Procedural Circle-Jerk

Posted on December 20, 2011 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

House Republicans are jumping through hoops to avoid holding an up or down vote on the Senate-approved, bipartisan, two-month extension of payroll tax-cuts and unemployment benefits. However House Republicans are aware of the political peril that will come with killing … Continue reading →

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The “Non-Payer” Tax Myth

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 2:40 pm by JM Ashby

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released a report detailing the distribution of income and taxation between 1979 and 2007 that, once again, dispels the conservative myth that half of the country pays no taxes. Chuck Marr of the Center … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Job?

Posted on October 23, 2011 at 1:30 pm by JM Ashby

According to Senate Minority Obstructionist Mitch McConnell, his job does not include extending a helping hand to the states with the intent of preventing layoffs of firefighters, police, and teachers. Speaking with Candy Crowley on CNN’s “State of the Union,” … Continue reading →

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