Thursday Open Thread | Welcome Back, Madam Speaker

Posted on January 3, 2019 by rikyrah

They have been demonizing Nancy Pelosi for at least a decade. But, it doesn’t bother her. The foolish believe it’s because she is weak,but the opposite is true.
Nancy Pelosi was an extremely effective Speaker, and that terrifies the GOP.

It should terrify Dolt45, if he had any sense.

They always make the mistake of caricaturizing Pelosi as a ” San Francisco liberal. ”

The truth is…at her core…
She is Nancy from Baltimore….but, they will learn.

So, what does it seem to be their strategy?

I don’t think much of Chuck, but I think he’s smarter than that.๐Ÿ˜’

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This is how I feel.

What will the new Congress bring us?

YES YES YES๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

I said what I said๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Yes๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

This has nothing to do with Speaker Pelosi, but, it has to do with the American Experiment, which continues:

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96 Responses to Thursday Open Thread | Welcome Back, Madam Speaker

  6. Ametia says:
    January 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    https://youtu.be/DQlqfrc8wlA

    WEโ€™RE NOT DIUNG A WALL!

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  8. Ametia says:
    January 3, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    We’ll have to really cover our Democratic Congress

    MSM cutting of. Press coverage of Pelosi & other House loaders

    Half ass converge shifting to 45’s antics.

    WE SEE THEM

    Reply
  9. Ametia says:
    January 3, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Dem gonna open up government.

    How you going to claim you’re serving the citizens of the USA, when you shutdown the ducking government?

    Reply
  12. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) Tweeted:
    As Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the House and Democrats take control, that means Donald Trump, for the first time in his adult life, will have someone to say no to him.

    https://t.co/UVBVUv6ymp https://twitter.com/keithboykin/status/1080828162177671168?s=17

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  14. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    Just dust ๐Ÿ˜ช ๐Ÿ˜ช๐Ÿ˜ช

    Frank Dale (@fwdale) Tweeted:
    Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids, the first Native-American women to ever serve in Congress, share a moment after being officially sworn in:

    https://t.co/acIRC5hX20 https://twitter.com/fwdale/status/1080917018654588928?s=17

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  21. Ametia says:
    January 3, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    Who America voted for in 2018

    Reply
  25. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    Well. this is a thunderbolt

    ……………………

    Feds charge powerful Ald. Edward Burke with corruption
    by Jason Meisner
    Chicago Tribune

    Longtime Ald. Edward Burke, one of Chicagoโ€™s most powerful figures and a vestige of the cityโ€™s old Democratic machine, has been charged with attempted extortion for allegedly using his position as alderman to corruptly solicit business for his private law firm.

    Editorโ€™s note: An earlier version of this story indicated Burke had already turned himself in. He is expected to do so Thursday afternoon.

    The 37-page criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court comes five weeks after the FBI carried out a stunning raid on Burkeโ€™s City Hall office, working for hours behind windows covered with brown butcher paper before leaving down a back staircase with computers and files.

    According to the one count, Burke in 2017 tried to extort a company that owns fast-food restaurants in the Chicago area and needed help with permits for a remodeling job.

    The evidence includes numerous recorded calls from Burkeโ€™s cell phone as well as emails and other documents, according to the complaint, which was filed Wednesday and unsealed Thursday.

    The complaint also alleged Burke illegally solicited a campaign donation from an executive with the restaurant company for another politician, who is not named in the charges.

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  26. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    Itโ€™s hard to be a feminist if youโ€™re broke

    Weโ€™ve tried marching. Weโ€™ve tried writing to our representatives. Weโ€™ve tried creating non-profits. Now, itโ€™s time to play the game we can win, says business coach Rachel Rodgers.

    Reply
  31. Ametia says:
    January 3, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Word of the Day : January 3, 2019

    rapporteur: noun ra-por-TER

    Definition: a person who gives reports (as at a meeting of a learned society)

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/rapporteur-2019-01-03?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=r&file=rappor02&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=wotd&utm_content=pron

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  33. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 11:15 am

    WI Governor Will Ignore Republicans Lame Duck Legislation Curbing His Power
    January 3, 2019 at 4:15 am EST

    Incoming Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) signaled โ€œhe would not go along with parts of lame-duck laws that curb his powers, suggesting that GOP lawmakers or their supporters would have to sue him over the issue,โ€ the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    The Democratโ€™s stance changes the dynamic in the fight over the lame-duck legislation by prodding Republicans into initiating litigation instead of doing so himself.

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  39. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 10:57 am

    โ€œWe treat every person with respect not because they are Democrats, but because we are Democrats.โ€ โ€“ @NancyPelosi pic.twitter.com/hw6ioVgrDh

    โ€” Ben Wikler (@benwikler) January 3, 2019

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    • rikyrah says:
      January 3, 2019 at 11:01 am

      I know that I am suspicious by nature, but, here it is..

      I donโ€™t believe the story about the guy snatched up in Russia.

      At first, I thought that he was CIA or some other intelligence person who got caught up. But, after looking around twitter at what folks have discovered about him..

      Nope. Uh uh. Heโ€™s not genuine intelligence. I think itโ€™s part of a scam to get Butina returned.

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  47. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 10:10 am

    You literally couldn’t tell us how many human beings have died on your watch less than a month ago and you lied about a policy of ripping kids from parents. So yes, we’re a little hesitant to take you at your word. https://t.co/zbCdKDzpoN

    โ€” Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) January 3, 2019

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  51. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:53 am

    snicker snicker snicker

    Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she wouldnโ€™t rule out President Trump being indicted while in office, describing the topic as โ€œan open discussion.โ€

    During an exclusive interview with TODAYโ€™s Savannah Guthrie, the House Democratic leader said itโ€™s possible that special counsel Robert Mueller could seek an indictment against the sitting president, despite Justice Department guidelines against such action.

    โ€œI think that that is an open discussion. I think that is an open discussion in terms of the law,โ€ Pelosi said, on the eve of reclaiming her former title as speaker of the House. She will become the first lawmaker in recent history to hold that office twice when the 116th Congress convenes Thursday.

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  52. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:52 am

    From Jennifer Rubin:

    Weโ€™ll have to see how Pelosi manages Trumpโ€™s temper tantrums, lies and incoherence but so far the approach has been four-fold. First, engage the president publicly and correct him/fact-check him in real time. This reminds voters that Trump is not operating in the real world and his positions arenโ€™t tethered to reality. Second, make certain Trump is on the wrong side of public opinion. In the case of the border wall and the shutdown, voters oppose both. This further diminishes Trumpโ€™s leverage and puts pressure on Republicans to split from him. Third, make clear, concise statements of policy. This gives voters a sense that she is in command while Trump blathers on for days, changing his mind and contradicting his advisers. Finally, donโ€™t negotiate against herself. Trump, as she wisecracked, has gone from a wall to slatted fence to โ€œa beaded curtain.โ€ Mocking Trump and pointing out his weakness infuriate him, demoralize his cult-followers and delight her base.
    โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.
    In sum, Democratic pols, progressive pundits and ordinary voters should follow Pelosiโ€™s example. Donโ€™t get mad. Get even โ€” and keep pounding away at the truth. Voters can figure out between Trump and Pelosi whoโ€™s operating in the real world.

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  54. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:45 am

    KAPOW!!!
    KAPOW!!

    Asked if she considers herself Mr. Trumpโ€™s equal, Nancy Pelosi replied, โ€œThe Constitution does.โ€ https://t.co/Shnw7opP3H

    โ€” Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) January 3, 2019

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  55. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:44 am

    Ozzie Areu bought the former site of @tylerperry Studios. Areu said he wants to replicate Perryโ€™s success with the African-American community for the Latino community as well as other minorities.https://t.co/snPtB8QZxc

    โ€” WABE News (@wabenews) January 2, 2019

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  56. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:43 am

    Tyler Perry parks blue car outside his studio as reminder of how he overcame homelessness https://t.co/RWttBrP3rp pic.twitter.com/RELULOOoMH

    โ€” 11Alive News (@11AliveNews) January 3, 2019

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  57. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:39 am

    In just over 3 Hours we will be assured that Trump will NEVER sign another bill into law without the approval of Democrats.

    Celebrate!#DemsTakeTheHouse#116thCongress

    โ€” Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) January 3, 2019

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  58. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:35 am

    None of the Tea Partiers have ever been in the minority in the House……

    BWA HA HA H HA HA HA HA HA HA

    cue up ‘ Brand New Day’ from The Wiz….

    Reply
  59. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 9:31 am

    I just want to say this before folks get to be downers..

    I’m talking to the ‘ manage your expectations’ crowd…..

    I don’t expect miracles from the Democrats in the House, after all, the Turtle is still in control of the Senate..

    But, what happened on November 6?

    The American Social Safety Net was saved….

    Period.
    Beginning. Middle. End of the story.

    The muthaphuckas who brought you the tax cuts, were already greasing the wheels about how the deficit is bad, and in order to get it in control

    ” We must begin to look at entitlements.”

    Well, THAT SHYT IS DONE.

    See you in 2020 muthaphuckas…you can run on it in 2020 GOPers. …..

    so, whatever highs, lows, in betweens happen….

    Whatever investigations we get or don’t get….

    We accomplished something on November 6th.

    Elections do have consequences……and, we helped out everyone not in the 1%.

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  61. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Say it for the bleacher seats๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ˜’

    Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) Tweeted:
    Let’s be clear about this: Mitt Romney doesn’t hate Donald Trump’s malice. Mitt Romney only hates Donald Trump’s vulgarity.

    That isn’t a principled stand. It’s a profoundly cynical one.

    https://twitter.com/Shakestweetz/status/1080645609265262592?s=17

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  63. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 7:48 am

    THREAD

    David Simon (@AoDespair) Tweeted:
    In honor of Nancy Pelosi doing a Sam Rayburn today and grabbing the gavel for a second time, here’s a thread containing my two favorite stories about the Democratic household that raised her. First story, her father, Tommy D’Alesandro, or Tommy the Elder, as he was known…

    https://twitter.com/AoDespair/status/1080822441423843328?s=17

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  64. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 7:39 am

    Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) Tweeted:
    Women in the #116thCongress:
    ๐Ÿ”ตDEMOCRATS โ€” 106
    ๐Ÿ”ดREPUBLICANS โ€” 19

    https://twitter.com/KaivanShroff/status/1080816650310553602?s=17

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  67. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 7:19 am

    ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) Tweeted:
    House Democrats have a plan to actually drain the swamp. Senate Republicans are going to hate it.

    https://t.co/d4VifRTvkS https://t.co/Zqdb6GPmEf https://twitter.com/thinkprogress/status/1080813528078966784?s=17

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  68. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 7:16 am

    Preach!
    Tell it ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘

    David Dโ€™Ag – Sec Nielsen is Satan (@jackjonesbabe) Tweeted:
    Yes. Trump is batshit fucking crazy and jaw-droppingly stupid. An insane, speed-addicted, fat pig of a sexual abuser who has left a permanent shit stain on this country. He is the Republican Party. They cannot be allowed to escape his legacy. None of them.

    https://twitter.com/jackjonesbabe/status/1080581924211560450?s=17

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    • Ametia says:
      January 3, 2019 at 9:13 am

      Indeed! And why the fuck didn’t Savannah Guthrie interview Paul Ryan before and after he left his post as House Speaker.

      Ask him the question: What’s the solution for the 45’s ‘ border wall? You know, keep grilling him on what the rethugs will do to reopen the #trumpshutdown.

      We see these mofos.

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  75. rikyrah says:
    January 3, 2019 at 4:15 am

    Good Morning, Everyone ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„

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