Category Archives: Congress

Eric Cantor and the Midlife Crisis that saves America…

Posted on June 12, 2014 by theragingcelt

Today, the dust settled has settled over Virginia and Washington and everyone has absorbed the news that Eric Cantor, The Majority Leader of the House, the terribly named “young gun”, the man whom John Boehner daily fantasizes about dipping in … Continue reading →

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Disneyland or Bust!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by theragingcelt

Well, I’m happy to report that the vacation to Disneyland was (Plus or minus the odd hiccup.) a success. Four days of thrill rides, fatty foods and Disney Princesses ogled from a respectful distance. I can honestly say that the … Continue reading →

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John Boehner: Cheaters never starve.

Posted on March 23, 2014 by theragingcelt

Via The New York Daily News: WASHINGTON — New York Democrats lashed out at House Speaker John Boehner Thursday after he accused New York and four other states of “cheating” and “fraud” for sidestepping billions of dollars in federal food … Continue reading →

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Catching up: Filibusters, Iran and Thor.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by theragingcelt

I’m currently deep into editing “Glengarry Glen Styx”. (First assemblage is done.  I still have fine cutting, sound mixing and color correction ahead of me.) So, I’m going to make this quick. THE NUCLEAR OPTION: Yes, it could wind up … Continue reading →

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@RepGregWalden lies on Fox News.

Posted on October 13, 2013 by theragingcelt

At 1:40 of this segment on the October 10th episode of “Hannity”, Rep Greg Walden comes right out of the gate lies by saying this country “We have a huge deficit problem, a huge spending problem”. When actually, we didn't. … Continue reading →

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The shutdown continues and the pressure is on us.

Posted on October 7, 2013 by theragingcelt

We are now entering the second week of this shutdown and Boehner is dug in like an Alabama tick. (Via HuffPo.) House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said Sunday that there are not enough votes in the House of Representative to … Continue reading →

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Obama, indefinite detention and a call for some form of unity.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by theragingcelt

Let me say this right up front.  Odds are this post will piss you off. Half of you will say that I’m a ObamaBot, willing to let this slide because  he’s my personal Jesus Christ. (Not true.) And half of … Continue reading →

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Protect IP and Indefinite Detention OR “Why did the Senate pick this week to break my balls”.

Posted on November 29, 2011 by theragingcelt

Okay, here’s the fucking shot! Two bills are hitting the Senate this week and both are an affront to Democracy as we know it. The first is the  National Defense  Authorization Act.  In itself, usually not controversial.  It’s just re-authorizing … Continue reading →

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The Super Committee hits Kryptonite.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by theragingcelt

You didn’t need to be Kreskin to see this endgame coming. (H/T to The Political Carnival for the video.) A couple of encouraging takeaways. 1) That Obama acknowledged the the failure of the Super Committee was purely due to the … Continue reading →

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The President’s budget speech: A bump or a pivot?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by theragingcelt

Okay, I admit it.  I was impressed. It’s like the Obama from 2008 finally clawed his way out of the attic, punched out the guy who’s been playing him since, let’s say, just after the Health Care Reform fight started … Continue reading →

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