The Boehner-Obama cromnibus bill is in big trouble
Well today sure was an interesting day when it comes to the effort to keep the government open after midnight tonight, wasn’t it?
First John Boehner brought the bill forward on a procedural vote and that almost failed and fearing the final vote would fail he was forced to withdraw the legislation. Quite embarrassing to say the least.
The reason for this problem is interesting as well for we knew the conservative Republicans were not going to vote for it so John Boehner was working with the Democrats to get the votes from that side of the aisle to ensure its passage. However Elizabeth Warren stepped in and whipped up opposition from the left based on the provision in the bill which would have put a dent in the Dodd-Frank Finance law.
Barack Obama tried to come to the rescue by asking Democrats to support the legislation based on his support but that also failed when Nancy Pelosi slammed the President for his support of the cromnibus. Of course she held nothing back when it came to attacking John Boehner as well.
So what we have here is the conservatives in the Republican party and the liberals in the Democratic party on the same side of this issue albeit for different reasons and now it is being reported here that John Boehner and Barack Obama are working together to come to try to win enough votes to pass the cromnibus.
Sources close to the matter tell Breitbart News that there are “strongly credible rumors” indicating Boehner has abandoned Republicans to form a full fledged partnership with the Obama White House in an effort “to get the votes tonight from House Democrats and Republicans alike for the CRomnibus.”
They say that politics make strange bedfellows and this might be the most bizarre example that I can remember.
I think the biggest takeaway from this as of right now is how much political clout both John Boehner and Barack Obama have lost in their respective parties in so short a period of time.
I had a very busy day today so I was not able to follow all the updates as closely as I would have liked to–did I miss anything?
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I am posting this song, well, just because. I used to play it cranked up in the car on the way to take a big test, kind of psyched me up….anyway, enjoy, one of my favorites!
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Thanks for sharing, when are the elitists going to realize it is our lives they are screwing with?!
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I am afraid once they get to “the hill” they don’t think much of us at all. Maybe we should make it where they have to report into us each day as to what they did FOR us, huh?
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There will not be much for them to report…
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Boehner ought to get an analysis done on the Irish whiskey he is drinking. I suspect someone slipped some of Obama’s kool-aid into his bottle.
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I think he got a “bad ice cube!”
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He should switch to Bushmill’s and he would not have that problem!
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Bushmill’s is good but I am sticking to the Captain! Cannot go wrong either way!
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You do what you gotta do, Steve!
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Actually I am still on the beer, I have not had to switch to the hard stuff yet but I am getting close!
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Not sure you missed much, we already know that Boehner is against REAL Republicans and is in cahoots with Obama. The strange thing is Warren and Pelosi and their opinions on this bill. I am not sure WHO to cheer on here. I guess I have never seen anything like what is going on. A party that is divided (Republicans) and a party that well, I do not know what the hell they are doing (Democrats). I am just sitting here shaking my head, wondering if there might possibly be a hostile take over of the Speaker position the way things are going. That we might agree with Warren and Pelosi is a big switch, isn’t it?
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What a strange and interesting day to say the least! Technically we might be on the same side when it comes to killing this bill but we do not agree with the reasons Warren and Pelosi oppose the legislation so “agree” might be the wrong word. I cannot bring myself to admit I “agree” with either of these two. 😉
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My bad, “agree” is a pretty strong word to use, I will choose my words more wisely next time.
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I worked hard on the Dems today!. Even called Liz’s office I hoped she would hold firm, looking forward to her running for Prez! The staffer oozed with delight. Let us just hope we have nice surprise by tomorrow with a big red bow.
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At least you did not have to call Dick Durbins office, I can give you the number if you would like!!! Not that you would get ahold of HIM, but just to make sure he knows how you feel. Good job, Bunker, you did your part today! Those staffers are easily messed with, aren’t they?
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I read somewhere that the switch boards went down today. The American people are speaking loud and clear but I wonder if they will listen.
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It is almost like Christmas Bunkerville, let us hope we are not disappointed!
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Just lost 219 204
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The only thing I’m really sure of, is that we are getting screwed hard and deep without a kiss.
I’ve got some hope for the newbies who just got elected, but not for any of the current generation of the Republican leadership. As for the Democrats, I really think criminal charges may be in order.
I really want to go on a hyperbolic rant, but what’s the point? You’ve got the basics.
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But, Dr. J. rest assured, we would listen to that rant, politely.
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Our only hope is with the newbies and Boehner realizes this. That is why he is trying to neuter them by passing this before they get into office.
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I appreciate that, but I’d really rather take your time with something useful. Ranting is fun, but not useful.
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But sometimes venting is needed! 😉
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You left out they will be screaming that if we knew this was happening, why didn’t We DO SOMETHING about it!!! Always blame someone else, remember that! It works for them.
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LORRA,this comment was meant to go down under your comment below, Steve will wonder what the hell I am talking about.
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Yeah, I was a little confused…
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Well Doc, I couldn’t agree with you more…Not even a kiss. We are being ‘bent over’ at every turn. Messing with hard earned pensions…really!?! THAT should be criminal. Since he has taken office we have been in a downward spiral and wondering who has big enough equipment to get us off this ride before it’s too late…
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It isn’t funny, but to watch Jimmy Hoffa Jr. now being upset with Obama about the pensions kind of lessens the pain. It was not long ago, they were best of buddies and the Unions were right there in the forefront. Now, not so much! How things change and stay the same!
Lorra, I just do not see that “big equipment” stepping up to the plate, do you?
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Bahahaha! No sir…I just don’t see it either. And, yes, Hoffa eases the pain just a tad, LOLOL! We either laugh or cry…today I choose to laugh. 🙂
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I am going to post this website again! Try and call your Senators AND call Cruz, Lee and Sessions and tell them we appreciate them going to bat for us, they need to know that>
http://contactingthecongress.org/
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Outstanding! Perhaps a flood of calls is in order again…
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I made my call to those 3 and will start down the chain of EACH state on the map! They need to know that more people than just their constituents are watching what they DO!
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Lorra, this is IT on the vote tonight, if we lose this one, we fund absolutely everything that the Administration wanted. Makes you wonder which side Boehner is on, doesn’t it? Or maybe not, I hope to hell there is a massive uprising if thix vote passes. To have to rely on Warren to shut it down is so beyond comprehension, I am at a loss for words!
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Seriously, Doc! What is up with Boehner? I mean, which team are you batting for so we know how to throw the damn ball!?! I will be beside myself it we lose this. When are folks gonna finally get fed up with all of this crap? sigh… START CALLIN!!!
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It should be criminal but didn’t they also screw with the GM pensions in the bailout? And it is only a matter of time before they come after the 401k plans.
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I believe you are correct about the Gm pensions Steve and about the 401k plans as well… Its STEALING so it should absolutly be criminal!! You know, someone suggested to me that this might happen and I thought they had been bumped on the head with too many conspirecy theories…Boy was I wrong!
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Lou, I also feel schadenfreude watching these union heads complain about what is happening because we knew it was going to happen but they wouldn’t listen to us. They are reaping what they sowed and it is hard to feel sorry for them.
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Yep, we tried to tell them. However, Obama is a great friend, I guess when you are doing exactly what he wants you to do. I have had some friends like that, ones that as long as it goes their way, they are great friends, but balk what they want and they no longer are your friend. In a friendship, that is a minor thing, you just part ways. BUT, with a president, this is a major problem. He has not outgrown Jr. High and it shows! This is dangerous at his level.
Lorra, alot of us were blindsided, don’t beat yourself up over it. Just live to fight another day. We are learning quickly with these teachers. I, however wish, that more people were on the same level as us.
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Like in any ‘crisis’ the sheeple bury their heads in the sand and hope it passes. This won’t pass so they will have no choice than to wake soon. It’s then that they will scream the loudest and wonder how the hell it all happened….UGH.
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Lorra, my comment to you got posted way up high on this thread under Steves name…sorry.
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HAHAH! No worries…I was able to follow the ball this time. LOLOL!
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Thanks Lou!
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Looks like it is going to pass, oh well.
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Still has to go to Senate Passed by one vote in the House.
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It will be interesting to see who holds more sway over there, Warren or Obama?
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Lets hope its our Indian Chief
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Makes you wonder why there are even 2 parties, doesn’t it? I know we have a handful of conservatives that are doing as we asked them to do, but it seems there are votes for sale with the rest of them. Are we to believe that Boehner has our best interest at heart? I am disgusted in him, in talks with Obama, what a turn coat. Since when does a president start working the phones for a bill to pass his way? Maybe they do, I don’t know anymore. It is strange when some of the Democrats side with the Republicans, hence, my opinion that it just might not make a difference who we put in Congress anymore.
Let’s see, will it pass the Senate? I am 99.9% sure it will if that is what Obama wants, McConnell will work his butt off to see it does. Not sure I will even turn on C-span to watch the vote go down,,,,what difference does it make!
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There really aren’t two parties any more. They are all on the same side, they just differ on little issues and they use these differences to whip the people into a frenzy and then we are all fighting with each other they do what they wanted to do from the beginning. Until these new people stop getting intimidated when they get to DC nothing will change.
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I think you are right! We have to just keep voting Rinos out each election, til they are gone. I still believe in a certain amount of terms and you cannot be voted in again. That would solve s few problems, but then again, it would also take out some of the good ones. I guess there is no perfect solution.
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Yes, a few at a time. Hopefully we have enough time left to complete the purge.
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Let’s hope these boys can make a difference, or we are truly screwed!
http://dailycaller.com/2014/12/12/breaking-ted-cruz-mike-lee-jeff-sessions-pushing-for-defund-amnesty-vote/
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This is where the only conservatives seem to be!
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There are some in the House, but Boehner and his bunch have more, so they control the House.
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You are right, there are some in the House. Boehner has gone out of his way to make them irrelevant, but they are there.
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More evidence that: those in power positions are enemies of “We the people”. Enemies don’t play by the rules nor do they care about ethical conduct or such things. We knew Boner was creepy – why do the rest of them appoint his kind into those top positions? OR do they? Shadow Gov is not the Constitutional Gov, but it and the Fed ($$) runs the show.
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We know the Fed is privately owner, what say that the Constitutional Gov. is not the same? Privately owned would not be that far of a stretch would it? This Government is NOT the Government of the past, so who the hell knows anymore.
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I cannot figure out how he keeps getting elected as Speaker, he has shown time and time again that he would rather work with the Dems than with the conservatives.
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Apparently he is very persuasive OR he has dirt dug up on each Congress person that comes in for later use. I would not doubt it is the later that I just said.
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Neither do I! He probably has the goods on most of them, another reason to continue the purge…
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