Well, Boehner is the new Speaker of the House. Pelosi has been relegated to minority status, temporarily if we are to believe her Democrat friends in Congress. In my opinion, she must have dossiers on a lot of them, for them to continue to support her.
A partial transcript of Boehner’s comments:
“The American people have humbled us. They have refreshed our memories as to just how temporary the privilege to serve is. They have reminded us that everything here is on loan from them. That includes this gavel, which I accept cheerfully and gratefully, knowing I am but its caretaker. After all, this is the people’s House. This is their Congress. It’s about them, not us. What they want is a government that is honest, accountable and responsive to their needs. A government that respects individual liberty, honors our heritage, and bows before the public it serves.
“Let’s start with the rules package the House will consider today. If passed, it will change how this institution operates, with an emphasis on real transparency, greater accountability, and a renewed focus on the Constitution. Our aim will be to give government back to the people. In seeking this goal, we will part with some of the rituals that have come to characterize this institution under majorities Republican and Democratic alike. We will dispense with the conventional wisdom that bigger bills are always better; that fast legislating is good legislating; that allowing additional amendments and open debate makes the legislative process ‘less efficient’ than our forefathers intended.
/snip
“To my friends in the minority, I offer a commitment. Openness once a tradition of this institution, but increasingly scarce in recent decades, will be the new standard. There were no open rules in the House in the last Congress. In this one, there will be many. With this restored openness, however, will come a restored responsibility. You will not have the right to willfully disrupt the proceedings of the People’s House. But you will always have the right to a robust debate in open process that allows you to represent your constituents . . . to make your case, offer alternatives, and be heard.
“In time, this framework will, I believe, restore the House of Representatives as a place where the people’s will is done. It will also, I hope, help rebuild trust among us and the people we serve, and in so doing, provide a guidepost for those who follow us in the service of our nation.
/snip
“We will not always get it right. We will not always agree on what is right. A great deal of scar tissue has built up on both sides of the aisle. We cannot ignore that, nor should we. My belief has always been, we can disagree without being disagreeable to each other. That’s why it is critical this institution operate in a manner that permits a free exchange of ideas, and resolves our honest differences through a fair debate and a fair vote. We may have different sometimes, very different ideas for how to go about achieving the common good, but it is our shared goal. It is why we serve.
“Let us now move forward humble in our demeanor, steady in our principles, and dedicated to proving worthy of the trust and confidence that has been placed in us. If we brace ourselves to do our duty, and to do what we say we are going to do, there is no telling what together we can accomplish for the good of this great and honorable nation. More than a country, America is an idea, and it is our job to pass on to our posterity the blessings bestowed to us.
“I wish you all the very best. Welcome to the people’s House. Welcome to the 112th Congress.”
I have her newsletter book. This lady knows about handling money. She should be put in charge of appropriations, but she’d never take the job.
She’s too smart.
And these people breed. And some of them might even vote.
It’s time to wind down on a Friday night following a stressful week. I’ve got Sara Bareilles’ Many the Miles pretty much down pat. So it’s time to begin my next conquest (strictly musically speaking of course) Nora Jones’ version of Bessie Smith.
#83 Hammy
Well, I guess galoot might have been a bit harsh. But I didn’t seen none a youse guys comment back on the milk glass, now did I?
Galoot??? Ain’t heard that word in a while. Prolly since this song.
#78 Wagonburner
Well, hubby’s asleep, so I might just change the channel. I’ll watch football if it’s on, but I lack the football gene.
Now, if they showed the halftime shows, I’d watch at least through the marching bands! That’s MY part of the game!
#80 Mharper …and I collect green! Well, it’s not a burning kinda thing, but my mother passed her green glass, which was a wedding gift, to me; so I keep an eye out. The green hobnail glasses are the set I’m trying to complete. I found a little cup for 25 cents at our church rummage sale. Can’t beat that… Read more »
#71 TT
I can’t believe you’re showing milk glass collectibles to this bunch of galoots!
(Pssttt – I collect ruby red depression glass…)
#54 Bones I really enjoyed the “I’m Tired” piece, but I wanted to check something about the actor on CSI. (Coroner Dr Al Robbins is a great character on a show I like.) Googling “Robert A Hall” and CSI turns up the fact that the piece was not written by the actor. The actor’s name is Robert David Hall. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/dubiousquotes/a/robert_a_hall.htm… Read more »
#76 crazy aunt
That’s one good thing about those Aggies.
When they score, you score.
Gag ’em, Iggies.
AGGIES INTERCEPT!
The game is starting out well.
AGGIES SCORE!
On the field, too!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!
Gotta love Mike Lee.
Tea Party Freshmen Prepare to Serve
Some TOP late Friday at the office:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Tpp-r71js&feature=related
Seems appropriate, although I cannot say why.
Well, here’s another idiot with too much time on his hands and not enough brain cells to entertain himself intelligently.
I stopped off at a couple of yard sales (one an “estate” sale, the other a plain ol’ yard sale) and snagged a few items cheap. I have a sister that collects milk glass and hippos. The last few years I’ve given her some cute hippo ornaments (good looking hippos are hard to find – go easy on the fat… Read more »
#68
yep
I was wondering if anyone would catch that.
TGIF yall Hamoustonians™
If we’re voting………………….I miss Schmacktle, DJ (the original) and Shakey a quadrillion times more than the aforementioned agitator of kitchen ware……………
I’d like to see the newer DJ pop in occasionally but I reckon he’s a very busy fellow!
#61. You mean, like ol’ Ripper:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KvgtEnABY
Cotton Bowl 😀
Go Horned Frogs!
This is neat! Teaching old dogs new tricks. NASA style
Bonehead,
The guy on CSI is Robert David Hall.
Robert A. Hall was a two time State Senator from Mass.
Simple
#61 Pyro: I am unaware that there are any scientifically valid (double blind) tests where floridated water, in the absence of regular floridated toothpaste use, had any positive effects on dental health. Nor have I seen any studies that indicate that floridated water in the presence of regular floridated toothpaste use had any increase of dental health. In short, has… Read more »
#60 Boney
Yeah, I agree. And floors have a bottom below which they won’t go.
This is what happens when you contaminate your precious bodily fluids and lose your purity of essence.
358 Crazy Aunt: That is really degrading. . . . . . . . . . . to the floor. At least the floor serves a useful function.
Shammy shrank pretty well if you just ignored him.
Ah, yes, Shammy was good at changing the argument when he was losing, just to keep the argument going.
I rather enjoy visualizing him as the floor around the toilet in the men’s room in a bar.
#56. The one on the right is looking pretty good for her presumed age.
I was always partial to natural blondes, though.
Here is proof what chemtrails can do to people. uou will never see me do this or be around the people that do unless i am sprayed with chemtrail mist.
#47 Harper, my distinguished fellow commenter.
No, you didn’t. But this is what you wrote yesterday afternoon.
I merely attempted to clarify what appeared to be misunderstanding.
The following just came in my inbox: If you don’t like the nasty label, stop living the stereo-type. I’m 63 and I’m Tired ” ………. Robert A. Hall is the actor who plays the coroner on CSI if you watch that show. He is also a Marine Vietnam War veteran and past Senator of Massachusetts. “I’m 63 and I’m Tired”… Read more »
I miss Shammy. But my aim is improving!
/bah dump… bump
The best leaders always encourage diverse points of view Let me say this about that – I certainly encourage diverse points of view here. Izzy was someone that most of the time had another viewpoint. A whacked-out viewpoint IMO, but a viewpoint nonetheless. Shamaarlatan was, plain and simple, a troll of the first order. He rarely offered anything to a… Read more »
#46 I don’t much care for the character either.
#46 Simple: Opposing views are great, well thought out and supported positions that do not agree with mine – no problemo. I have ZERO tolerance for a libterdnozzle mooooslim/terrorist apologist who merely comments to stir the pot. There is not ever any thing edifying in dealing with a stain like the shamwow.
FWIW
I miss Shammy and the exchanges he and I had. Shame he is not around. Guess he did not follow the link to hamous.org.
There’s a new post on the front porch, if you’re interested.
Thursday Bobby #54 Just to be clear M42, I’m skeptical of everything for which there is insubstantial or questionable evidence. This includes conspiracy theories such as chemtrails Bob, you ignorant wisshole, I never posted about chemtrails. I merely commented that I was agreeing with what I thought you had said, namely there was a nice clear sky that day. And… Read more »
44 Bonehead, I don’t know where Shammy went, but I miss him to the same degree that I would miss you or Sarge. A steady diet of the same gourmet meal over and over would become unappealing after a while. Sometimes it is a good thing to hear opposite points of view. The best leaders always encourage diverse points of… Read more »
#44 Bonecrusher
Thanks for visual. 😕
From #54 yesterday’s o/c
Not no but HE!! NO NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT! I miss him like I miss having the dry heaves and explosive diarrhea at the same time with a splitting migraine.
OK the last one to leave please turn out the lights.
Illinois Lawmakers Propose 75 Percent Income Tax Hike.
Yup That’ll lower the population in this “Rust Belt” state.
The Houston Ship Channel is now rich and beefy!
Tiger 1: Those big metal things sure are hard to catch and if you do, they’re really tough.
Tiger 2: Yabbut, sometimes you get lucky and the meaty filling comes out. Now, THAT’s tasty!!
Things may be starting to accelerate in Europe. The Swiss Central Bank has stopped accepting Irish government bonds as collateral.
It should have been obvious from the start, but they’ve finally figured out what caused all those birds to die mid flight.
Uh oh. It’s on now! He’s a hero of the looney left for saying Bush hates black people. But he’s gone too far now. They’ll crucify him.