I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Kam ... keeping my fingers crossed that your kitty is okay.

Kad2kar ... sending love back atcha!

hugs,

Bren

The TPGOP's ratings continue their downward spiral! From TPM (http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/gallup-gop-favorability-plunges-to-record-low):


Only 28 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Republican Party, according to findings from Gallup released Wednesday.

That number represents a nadir for either party since Gallup began asking the question in 1992 and a 10-point drop for the GOP from a month ago. Sixty-two percent said they have an unfavorable opinion of the Republican Party.


Conversely, Gallup found that Americans are more split when it comes to Democrats. Forty-three percent said they have a favorable opinion of the Democratic Party, compared with almost half — 49 percent — who said they have an unfavorable opinion.

According to Gallup, which recently found support for the tea party dropping to a record low, about one in four Americans view both of the two major parties unfavorably.

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-october-8-2013/republican-hostage-negotiation

Another good read................he is a huge liar as this article says.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/07/1244819/-John-Boehner-Pathological-liar-political-extortionist-economic-terrorist

Jackie

Excellent! I love mustered mojo! Especially when I finally catch up! ;-)

Speaking of catching up, will someone explain the hold that the TP has on Boehner? If Boehner held a more moderate stance, which I believe reflects a majority of the House Republicans (or am I wrong?), wouldn't he be assured of his role when the next Congress convenes?

Fingers crossed, Kam!

E help yourself to all the mojo you need. Today I've got extra.

Regarding the crazy Mr. B. I'd explain if only I could understand. I've been assuming that all the moderates are afraid of losing their jobs if the show what they really think. But I sure hope they have a come to Jesus moment sometime soon.

Too many seem to not understand the difference between negotiation and extortion. I think they need to truly appreciate it.

E, here is the hold that the baggers have over Boner: his job. He gets extra money for being the speaker ($225k or so, which buys a lot of tanning booth time, Tang, booze and ciggies), he gets a 24/7 security detail, chauffered limo to and from work, an extra big fancy office, and is third in line for the Presidency. As Speaker of the House, He Is Somebody. As a regular representative, he is just a former aluminum siding salesman (or replacement windows, I forget which) from southwestern Ohio. He wants to keep his illusion of power.

Hi everyone - just catching up here. Been running around like crazy or glued to the spectacle on television that is the Republicans attempting to destroy our form of government.

E - sending all the Mojo I have for a good scan. Fingers and toes crossed. Will even say a prayer (in Hebrew) just to provide diversity of prayer. Not convinced it works, but can't hurt. I also will repeat an offer I made at some point to sacrifice a Republican house member of the steps of the Congress in order to bring good luck.

Kam, yay, glad kitty is home and you know what's going on! Yikes, $5500 is a lot of dough! Crossing all paws that she gets better on her own.

Interesting interview by Chris Hayes of one of the MSNBC contributors, Robert Costa of The National Review (yes, a Conservative rag). Lots of internal strife going on in that GOP caucus. The "reality faction" of the GOP admits they are "committing suicide" (lead in to interview) and a new Gallup (conservative pollster, you know, the one our mirror people LOVE as the only reliable one) has Republican popularity at an all time low since 1992. Today, in a Senate meeting behind closed doors, Ron Johnson (TP Wisconsin Senator) not happy with Cruz and allies. Cruz marginalized to talk shows and stirring up his activist base. One TP talk show host is calling Ron Johnson a "damn liar." Hee hee.

Ryan coming out of the woodwork with an op-ed. Never mentioned Obamacare, much to the consternation of the Teahadists. His defensive response, oh, Obamacare comes under the heading "entitlements"......Hays reporting that House Rethugs realizing they now can't get defund or repeal of Obamacare and Boehner is looking for a shortterm CR to raise debt ceiling, but he doesn't have the votes in his owncaucus, so must rely on Democrats. Pelosi will likely ask for opening the government to Dems to vote with him.

They're falling apart. Oh, and one more thing. Many in the House (GOP) say they are getting angry calls from constituents about the government shutdown (I'm one of them ) and they can't take much more heat. Gotta love it.

Hoping all the furry friends get back to good health. They are a large part of my world and have been since I was a very small child.

Boehner...will get no kind words from me. He is quite a jellyfish, and does love that sense of power ( though watching him I see someone lacking in male equipment like big time ) but a couple of scotches sort of blur your condition. I think he won't make it through all this. E. Cantor is probably slobbering.

Jackie

Kam, I'm watching Chris Hayes too. I really like his show. No yelling, screaming, or making up scary stuff - I really have no idea how people can find Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and others who are into such strange conspiracy stuff, compelling, believable or even interesting.