House Republicans hang out

Ladred · 08-01-2008, 07:28 PM

Very historic day. This is the type of shit that gets my heart racing, old fuckers standing up to what they believe.

http://clips.shadowtv.net/media/stv/...63030_1388.wmv

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“The microphones were off, the House had stopped TV feeds to C-Span and the lights dimmed after the pre-noon vote to adjourn for the August recess. That didn't deter Republicans, who one after another rose to demand that Congress stay in session until it does something about high gas prices.”

WASHINGTON — The last House vote before a vacation usually sparks a stampede toward the doors and waiting planes. Not so Friday, when Republicans occupied the House floor for a rare, and at times bizarre, protest against Democratic energy policies.

The microphones were off, the House had stopped TV feeds to C-Span and the lights dimmed after the pre-noon vote to adjourn for the August recess. That didn't deter Republicans, who one after another rose to demand that Congress stay in session until it does something about high gas prices.

Unlike a normal session where the rules of decorum are strictly enforced, GOP lawmakers and their aides who filled the chamber clapped, chanted, gave standing ovations and booed the Democrats.

"Madame Speaker, where art thou?" shouted out Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, in a glancing rhetorical shot at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. "Where oh where has Congress gone?"

It was a rare treat for tourists. Republicans invited many, in their shorts and sandals, into the chamber, usually strictly off-limits, to better hear the revivalist-like speeches.

Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., one of the organizers of the protest, said up to 40 of his fellow Republicans were prepared to keep the talk-in going. "I am prepared to stay here as long as we can," he said.

Republicans are angry that Democrats blocked them from a vote on allowing more off-shore oil drilling and increasing domestic oil supplies.

Democrats have faulted Republicans for obstructing their efforts to stop market speculation, press oil companies to develop the leases they have and force the president to release oil from the strategic petroleum reserve. The result is that Congress is leaving town without a comprehensive energy bill.

Balbasur · 08-01-2008, 08:26 PM

republican's ftw

Deson · 08-02-2008, 12:58 AM

Wait, for 6 years the Repubs had a chance to do essentially whatever they wanted and now they are indignant? Oh well, at least they can look forward to Obama agreeing with them.

Otis · 08-02-2008, 01:03 AM

This just goes to show just how deep Republicans are in big oils pockets.

"Don't go home until you get us what we want"

Morara · 08-02-2008, 02:28 AM

Big oil, more like Big Worm.

icKx · 08-02-2008, 03:06 AM

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... to demand that Congress stay in session until it does something about high gas prices.”

And by 'does something' they mean 'does something that might help in ten years' right?

Cause that is about all new drilling will do.

Snark · 08-02-2008, 03:10 AM

how childish

Ladred · 08-02-2008, 09:57 AM

No, childish are the democrats who rushed around before closing to ensure that the people who stuck around had nothing to use. They didn't have to shut the lights off, or the sound system off. They did have to shut the cameras down but that was it.

Its seriously irresponsible to go on a five week paid vacation that will include both party's presidential conventions instead of passing sound legislation, which is what the gop is trying to do. They wanted to vote, but because the democrats, mainly the speaker, knew that the vote would pass, they didn't vote. I heard the closing minute or two of the congress, there was a lot of shouting and insisting on getting the vote on the floor and the speaker just sat there like a rotten lump.

REAL Energy Solutions from House Republicans

Thats the energy plan they want. Read it, its a good solution. Every solution that has been presented thusfar has had earmarks and pork barrels piled on top of it, which several folks refuse to pass, including folks on both sides.

The senate got together, five republicans and five democrats, and drew up a decent energy plan. Why can't the house do the same thing? Best answer is that Pelosi is a power hungry bitch.

Deson · 08-02-2008, 10:52 AM

And I ask again, the Republicans dominated Washington from Sept. 2001- January 20th 2007. What gives them the right to act indignant and what makes it worthy of praise when they could have been proactive for at least that time period? The Republican machine dominated Washington from 1995-2007 with presidents who agreed with them on a fair amount of ideas, why is it that after the fact, after squandering all that precious time and energy, that they get indignant? And again, why do they deserve praise? If Pelosi is a power hungry bitch, doesn't that at least apply to the Republican leadership for 14 years?

Skaer · 08-02-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Deson

And I ask again, the Republicans dominated Washington from Sept. 2001- January 20th 2007. What gives them the right to act indignant and what makes it worthy of praise when they could have been proactive for at least that time period? The Republican machine dominated Washington from 1995-2007 with presidents who agreed with them on a fair amount of ideas, why is it that after the fact, after squandering all that precious time and energy, that they get indignant? And again, why do they deserve praise? If Pelosi is a power hungry bitch, doesn't that at least apply to the Republican leadership for 14 years?

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Originally Posted by Ladred

No, childish are the democrats who rushed around before closing to ensure that the people who stuck around had nothing to use. They didn't have to shut the lights off, or the sound system off. They did have to shut the cameras down but that was it.

Its seriously irresponsible to go on a five week paid vacation that will include both party's presidential conventions instead of passing sound legislation, which is what the gop is trying to do. They wanted to vote, but because the democrats, mainly the speaker, knew that the vote would pass, they didn't vote. I heard the closing minute or two of the congress, there was a lot of shouting and insisting on getting the vote on the floor and the speaker just sat there like a rotten lump.

REAL Energy Solutions from House Republicans

Thats the energy plan they want. Read it, its a good solution. Every solution that has been presented thusfar has had earmarks and pork barrels piled on top of it, which several folks refuse to pass, including folks on both sides.

The senate got together, five republicans and five democrats, and drew up a decent energy plan. Why can't the house do the same thing? Best answer is that Pelosi is a power hungry bitch.

Don't let your bias control you Deson.