Tag Archives: U.S. House of Representatives

The Onion: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi- ‘Concerned Outspoken Leftist Faction of Party Could Harm Democrats Reputation As Ineffectual Cowards’

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

Source:The New Democrat  “Admitting she had worries about the rise of left-leaning activist groups within her party, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed concerns Thursday that outspoken progressives could do permanent damage to Democrats’ reputation as ineffectual cowards. “They mean well, … Continue reading →

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The Onion: Paul Ryan- ‘Lauded For Inspiring Millions Of Young Gutless Fucking Cowards To Take On Leadership Roles’

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

Source:The New Democrat  “WASHINGTON—Noting the former congressman’s deep, unwavering commitment to shying away from every one of his civic responsibilities, the Heritage Foundation lauded Paul Ryan Thursday for inspiring millions of young gutless fucking cowards to take on leadership roles. … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post: Opinion- Brian Lamb: ‘Washington is Full of Waste and C-SPAN Lets Us Wallow In It’

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

Source:The New Democrat  “The Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) broadcast from the House of Representatives for the first time in March 1979, uncovering a process shrouded in secrecy. C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb says how Americans use that transparency is still … Continue reading →

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The Onion: ‘Trump Base Celebrates President For Standing Up To The Constitution’

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

Source:The New Democrat From The Onion, which is not necessarily the news, but to be fair to Onion News that can also be said about The National Enquirer and Fox News. From The Onion “Enthusiastically praising the commander-in-chief for holding firm … Continue reading →

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The Onion: U.S. Senator Tom Carper- ‘My Vote is Not For Sale At These Prices’

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat Note: these views don’t necessarily reflect the views of Senator Tom Carper, even if he personally wrote this piece for The Onion himself or had a staff writer write it … Continue reading →

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Brookings Institution: Fix-Gov- Vanessa Williamson: Back Without Popular Demand- Tax Cuts For The Wealthy & Tax Hikes For The Middle Class

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat If you’re going to talk about tax reform especially if you’re saying you’re proposing it which is what President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are saying that they’re doing, you … Continue reading →

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Slate: Karina Longworth- The Hollywood Ten Paid The Price For Refusing to Answer The $64 Question

Posted on March 2, 2016 by

Source: This piece was originally posted at The Daily Review: Slate: Karina Longworth- The Hollywood Ten Paid The Price For Refusing to Answer The $64 Question I blog about political correctness and what I at least see as fascism on … Continue reading →

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Crash Course: Craig Benzine- The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat: Crash Course: Craig Benzine- The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics The main reason why we have a bicameral Congress made up of a House of Representatives and a … Continue reading →

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The Onion: House Speaker Paul Ryan Discovers Half-Finished Escape Tunnel Leading Out of Speaker’s Office

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

Source: This piece was originally posted at The Daily Review: The Onion: House Speaker Paul Ryan Discovers Half-Finished Escape Tunnel Leading Out of Speaker’s Office After spending a few months trying to lead the Tea Party and rest of the … Continue reading →

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Brookings Institution: Fix Gov- Molly E. Reynolds: Can Speaker Paul Ryan Keep His Promise of Amendment Opportunities For the Rank and File?

Posted on November 24, 2015 by

Source: Brookings Institution: Fix Gov- Molly E. Reynolds: Can Speaker Paul Ryan Keep His Promise of Amendment Opportunities For the Rank and File? Warning! This piece may come off as inside Congress and the beltway wonky for all of you … Continue reading →

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