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Gorp

(716 posts)
6. He thinks (and is probably right) that most Americans are stupid.
Wed Feb 27, 2013, 12:28 PM
Feb 2013

What he said is technically true, but in the context of a half-truth. Yes, the 112th did pass those two bills, and yes, the 113th has not passed anything. He's passing the buck to the Senate because the Democrats are in the majority. He also knows damn well that he won't get anything through the House. It's all spin.

The sad thing is, many Americans "are" that stupid. n/t OhioChick Feb 2013 #1
The ones that vote GOP MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #10
And apparently some that don't will blame Obama, the Senate and Democrats, too... freshwest Feb 2013 #13
And the media... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #15
bingo... LiberalLovinLug Feb 2013 #24
"The sad thing is, many Americans "are" that stupid." Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #25
I'm believing more John2 Feb 2013 #32
To be honest...both! atreides1 Feb 2013 #2
Spending and tax bills must come from the House. It's his job! SharonAnn Feb 2013 #3
Nancy Pelosi schooled Boehner on that yesterday. AndyA Feb 2013 #4
But only President Obama takes vacation AllyCat Feb 2013 #22
Who says you have to be smart to be in the House? n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #5
She does... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #26
LMFAO n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #31
He thinks (and is probably right) that most Americans are stupid. Gorp Feb 2013 #6
Many house Republicans would lose their seat if they tried to fix any of the nation's problems. Kablooie Feb 2013 #7
This problem can be solved very easily meow2u3 Feb 2013 #8
I wonder why he doesn't do this .... oldhippie Feb 2013 #16
Boehner refused President Obama's request for a Special Session in 2011 AndyA Feb 2013 #21
Article II, Section 3 gives the President such power to order a special session of Congress meow2u3 Feb 2013 #23
Thanks! Seems like President Obama should convene the House of Representatives AndyA Feb 2013 #30
In any sane world, this wouldn't be tolerated. lark Feb 2013 #9
The American people bec Feb 2013 #11
Yep...I live in his district and you will often hear people say "I vote how John Boehner tells me sunwyn Feb 2013 #12
They've been uncloaked, games are all they have left, as they spiral and all...need more popcorn. Dryvinwhileblind Feb 2013 #14
Yep. Shaping up to be one of the worst congresses ever! geckosfeet Feb 2013 #17
John if we brought in the portable bar would it help? Historic NY Feb 2013 #18
Congress is little more than a sports arena now. Ian_rd Feb 2013 #19
And he apparently doesn't know that bills on financing the government must originate in the HOUSE! Skidmore Feb 2013 #20
Yes Rider3 Feb 2013 #27
It's because of songs about boobs, right? Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #28
The people he was talking to are that stupid Pakid Feb 2013 #29
I want to know mgardener Feb 2013 #33
I've always thought Congressional pay should be tied to economic conditions, AndyA Feb 2013 #34
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