When you fly over Washington DC you’re one who has flown over the cuckoo’s nest. Justice Powell and the movement conservatives who took the lid off campaign contributions turned the place into a menagerie.
I think the question needs to be asked in two parts: do you approve of the Republicans in Congress and do you approve of the Democrats in Congress. Asking such a general question only results in people telling you that Congress isn’t working, but it doesn’t tell you who or what they think is responsible for that. So it’s almost a useless question since just about everybody knows it’s not functioning when the budget is always on the brink and Republicans keep hiring and firing their own people. Many of the surveys don’t seem to want to ask the real questions. This is like asking “is the country divided?”. That’s something we all can agree on, so it’s useless to ask the question.
Asking the question so generally suggest that both sides are at fault I’d like to see what independents answer to each question and what Democrats and Republicans separately answer. We might actually learn something that we didn’t expect.
Surveys tend to ask whether the country is going in the wrong direction. At the moment the country is going in two opposite direction, so how do people really answer that in a useful way. We need useful data not just “data”. Remember the saying “garbage and garbage out”
It's why Bill Gates refuses to waste his time dealing directly with Congress: "They're all idiots."
As for MTG, what does her mere presence in Congress say about those who vote for her?
We have a very simple problem in the US: low taxes on the wealthy and on the corporations. This is promulgated by those voting their racist identities above their finances. This country prospered when the South voted Democrat. Dixiecrats were all racists, but they voted for high taxes. Why did the South vote Democrat? Basically, because Lincoln was a Republican. Then along came Civil Rights, pushed by Northern Democrats, and guess what? The South switched allegiance to the Republicans. This was noticed by Lewis Powell and others, and in 1973, at the urging of Nixon, the Heritage Foundation was set up, having lofty espoused views, but really in the name of lowering taxes on the wealthy.
This is no surprise. I think the Republicans are going to burn their cult to the ground. It will be necessary so they can rebuild it in a sane fashion. Going to take awhile though.
I continue to believe that the most stunning recent body blow to our democracy has come via NBC/MSNBC's decision to platform the former RNC chairwoman...someone who actively participated in the effort to overthrow our democracy.
Probably a comforting statistic? If only 12% approve of the absurd circus called today's Congress, especially the ill-named House of "Representatives", perhaps that is the level of Maggot support and will be reflected in the election results. One can pray, or even better VOTE!
The current 118th Congress is on track to being one of the least functional sessions, passing the fewest bills in its first year of a congressional session since the Great Depression, according to congressional records.
Put the blame on the House Republicans. Chaos, moral cowardice and idiocy. They are truly the No Good, Good for Nothing, Know Nothing House Republican Party.
I wonder if the public at large really knows what Congress does. I'll bet if you asked, the average American would say that it's Congress' job to support the President's agenda. When are the majority gonna realize their Gov't is MORE than just who occupies the Oval Office?
To be fair, the congress of today is pro-Insurrection, anti-American, and has literally passed ZERO, yes ZERO, legislation!
That's Trumplicans for you: WORTHLESS COWARDS.
When you fly over Washington DC you’re one who has flown over the cuckoo’s nest. Justice Powell and the movement conservatives who took the lid off campaign contributions turned the place into a menagerie.
I think the question needs to be asked in two parts: do you approve of the Republicans in Congress and do you approve of the Democrats in Congress. Asking such a general question only results in people telling you that Congress isn’t working, but it doesn’t tell you who or what they think is responsible for that. So it’s almost a useless question since just about everybody knows it’s not functioning when the budget is always on the brink and Republicans keep hiring and firing their own people. Many of the surveys don’t seem to want to ask the real questions. This is like asking “is the country divided?”. That’s something we all can agree on, so it’s useless to ask the question.
Asking the question so generally suggest that both sides are at fault I’d like to see what independents answer to each question and what Democrats and Republicans separately answer. We might actually learn something that we didn’t expect.
Surveys tend to ask whether the country is going in the wrong direction. At the moment the country is going in two opposite direction, so how do people really answer that in a useful way. We need useful data not just “data”. Remember the saying “garbage and garbage out”
"I’m surprised it’s even that high."
That's because Democrats deliver.
It's why Bill Gates refuses to waste his time dealing directly with Congress: "They're all idiots."
As for MTG, what does her mere presence in Congress say about those who vote for her?
We have a very simple problem in the US: low taxes on the wealthy and on the corporations. This is promulgated by those voting their racist identities above their finances. This country prospered when the South voted Democrat. Dixiecrats were all racists, but they voted for high taxes. Why did the South vote Democrat? Basically, because Lincoln was a Republican. Then along came Civil Rights, pushed by Northern Democrats, and guess what? The South switched allegiance to the Republicans. This was noticed by Lewis Powell and others, and in 1973, at the urging of Nixon, the Heritage Foundation was set up, having lofty espoused views, but really in the name of lowering taxes on the wealthy.
Reagan, W, and Trump were merely useful idiots.
How do they look at themselves in mirror. How do they even get their shoes on?
This is no surprise. I think the Republicans are going to burn their cult to the ground. It will be necessary so they can rebuild it in a sane fashion. Going to take awhile though.
I continue to believe that the most stunning recent body blow to our democracy has come via NBC/MSNBC's decision to platform the former RNC chairwoman...someone who actively participated in the effort to overthrow our democracy.
Another rubicon has been crossed...
Will someone please oust MTG ??‼️‼️
I love this cartoon, Bob! Well, hate to love.
Probably a comforting statistic? If only 12% approve of the absurd circus called today's Congress, especially the ill-named House of "Representatives", perhaps that is the level of Maggot support and will be reflected in the election results. One can pray, or even better VOTE!
The current 118th Congress is on track to being one of the least functional sessions, passing the fewest bills in its first year of a congressional session since the Great Depression, according to congressional records.
Put the blame on the House Republicans. Chaos, moral cowardice and idiocy. They are truly the No Good, Good for Nothing, Know Nothing House Republican Party.
I wonder if the public at large really knows what Congress does. I'll bet if you asked, the average American would say that it's Congress' job to support the President's agenda. When are the majority gonna realize their Gov't is MORE than just who occupies the Oval Office?
I’m literally nauseated by today’s Republican Congress
Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene has started the ball rolling on a process to oust Johnson. “We have to find a new speaker of the House,” she said.
How about Hakeem Jeffries?
I hope this last gambit is MTG-3-Toes’ final stand. She’s made enemies.