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I see Boehner may shut down the US gov't in response to Obama. I know that union leaders can be jailed for striking. Why not the same for Boehner?

As part of the OP, the Republicans swept the elections recently in key spots, in part to have a more responsive Congress. It sure sounds that it hasn't worked out that way.

What say you to this?

PhilX

"Republicans swept the elections recently in key spots, in part to have a more responsive Congress."

That's not how I see it.

Twenty-plus Republicans are to be seated in the Senate come January.

These soon-to-be-seated Republicans ran campaigns that offered nuthin' but opposition to Mr. Obama and his promoted policies and legislation.

At the very least: these folks were hired to maintain gridlock for another two years (till the presidential election).

At the very most: these folks were hired to actively blunt the Democrats by way of repealing (or defunding) the ACA, doing a work-around on any executive action/orders, and generally do the opposite of what Democrats do or will do.

Compromise, accommodation, and 'bi-partisan cooperation' aren't in the mix, aren't expected, and would result in Republican suicide if attempted.

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"I know that union leaders can be jailed for striking. Why not the same for Boehner?"

Simply: there's nuthin' in the law that calls for the arrest of any congressman who looks to stymie the opposition and uses the operations of the government to do so.

HQ said:

"Simple: there's nuthin' in the law that calls for the arrest of any congressman who looks to stymie the opposition and uses the operations of the government to do so." Then there ought to be such a law.

PhilX

"Then there ought to be such a law."

Since the folks who would be stymied by such a law are the very ones who have to craft and pass it: don't hold your breath.

if Obama were to kill Satan bare handed, the republicans would condemn him for violating Satan's rights, and accuse him of plotting to kill all supernatural beings

And if Romney had won the election and then ushered in an era of peace and love and prosperity for everyone, everywhere, the democrats would have accused him of 'white paternalism' and 'plantation mentality'.

So what?

Your point (and my counter to your point) ain't got nuthin' to do with nuthin'.

One of Romney's election promises was not to give a shit about close to half of the population

Evidence please.

On second thought, I retract that request for evidence.

Why?

Cuz your statement about Romney aint' got nuthin' to do with the thread, and, I don't give a shit (I'm not a Romney [or republican] supporter).

If you got a gear to grind about Romney or republicans, then have at it.

Me: not playin'.

Obama should be impeached and sent to Libya.

Melchior wrote:Obama should be impeached and sent to Libya.

Would be a wasted effort as he's finishing out his second term.

PhilX

henry quirk wrote:On second thought, I retract that request for evidence.

i guess you googled 'romney 47%' and realized that your request for evidence is ridiculous

Who the fuck is John Boehner?

vegetariantaxidermy wrote:Who the fuck is John Boehner?

As HH used to tell me, Google it.

PhilX

Philosophy Explorer wrote:

vegetariantaxidermy wrote:Who the fuck is John Boehner?

As HH used to tell me, Google it.

PhilX

I don't give a crap about US politicians, which is what I assume he is. I'm sure you have no knowledge or interest in politicians here. Yank arrogance knows no bounds.