congress

A handy guide to all Congress happenings on both sides of the aisle. Thank goodness for this political body that keeps Presidential power in check.

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Facing “Motion to Vacate”
Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House, may suffer political consequences for approving $61 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine on Saturday. He relied largely on Democratic cooperation not only for final votes, but also to clear procedural hurdles before those votes.
By VORNews2 years ago in The Swamp
Make America ?????? Again.
I am upset. I avoid the news for a reason. It gives me anxiety. Or I get mad. Or I get sad. And then I have a very very hard time shaking that feeling. I'm on anxiety regulators for a reason. So unlike the rest of America, I do NOT start my day with the morning news. I start it with coffee, my kids, more coffee, some cleaning, more coffee, some singing with the birds like Snow White, more coffee, and then... yeah. More coffee.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in The Swamp
America's B*llshit Concern For Human Rights in Africa
Friday, 12 April 2024 By: TB Obwoge Did you know that Canada paid for the huge protests against femicide in Kenya? Well the did, the American embassy in Kenya is said to be the largest embassy the US has in Africa. Yet there was no outpour of concern when Kenyan women went to the streets to protest the rising cases of femicide in the country.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in The Swamp
Get a Job
Someone posted "It's just that simple: Get a Job" the other day. It really stuck with me. It got me thinking of Capitalism in a slightly different light and I realized the true thing that is most reprehensible about Capitalism is what it does to people.
By V. H. Eberle2 years ago in The Swamp
State v. Unborn Embryo
Scene: A courtroom, with a judge in the center situated behind a desk on a raised dais. At ground level, a prosecutor sits at a table on house left and a defense attorney does the same along house right. All introductions and preliminary activities have been completed. Thus, we join the action already in progress.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Opposition Parties Claimed Modi Is Violating ‘Model Code Of Conduct’
Political parties, candidates and government officials are required to follow the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines during elections. It ensures ethics among political parties during the electoral process. Violations of the MCC may result in fines or legal action.
By JUHITA MAJI2 years ago in The Swamp
Why I Believe the Extreme Left & Extreme Right are Similar
This will be more of a rant and I may end up jumping around a lot so forgive me but in my opinion there really is not much difference between the extreme left and the extreme right in the way they vilify anyone that disagrees with them and their authoritarian nature. Sure they have separate agendas but they go about forcing their agendas in the same way as well as accuse the other side of doing what they do. Both sides think they are right and the other side is evil and as you read this and you think I am pointing to a particular ideology than I am actually talking about you. I may talk a bit about Republicans and Democrats though. Remember, Republicans have no heart and Democrats have no brain.
By Ferrari King2 years ago in The Swamp
Elderly Need Not Apply
Across all political affiliations, beliefs, dogmas, and voting patterns, "79% of Americans favor maximum age limits for elected officials". This is according to a Pew Research Center "survey conducted July 10-16, 2023, among 8,480 adults, [and]... June 5-11, 2023, among 5,115 adults". To put it simply:
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
The Deceptive Nature of Government Spending and The Border Bill: A Closer Look
In the labyrinth of government bureaucracy and fiscal policy, the unveiling of "The Border Bill" by a Republican senator from Oklahoma, purportedly aimed at addressing the nation's immigration challenges, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate. However, a closer examination of the bill's provisions reveals a disconcerting reality far removed from its stated objectives, highlighting a pattern of governmental overreach and opaque spending that demands scrutiny.
By Lawrence Lease2 years ago in The Swamp
Peru-Ecuador War Explained
October 7th (Lima, Peru) — In a joint press release, the United States Supervisors of Foreign Relations and Safety and Security announced a nearly $250 million sale of military-grade weapons and equipment to Peru to be used as part of the country's ongoing war effort with ModRE in Ecuador. This action takes place despite growing domestic and international criticism about how Peru has been conducting their retaliatory mission after ModRE paramilitary forces undertook a surprise storm attack across the border that resulted in the systematic slaughter, rape, and defilement of thousands of unprepared Peruvians and surrounding property. Hundreds of mostly civilians were also taken captive and are still being held within Ecuadorian territory.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
American Democracy’s “Customer Satisfaction Problem”
Introduction You know the old adage that it is “all in how you phrase things?” This is a bit of wisdom that holds true, whether we are talking about personal or professional relationships or yes, marketing!
By David Wyld2 years ago in The Swamp
Everything Donald Trump Accomplished as President of the United States
Donald Trump's presidency was a tumultuous era in American politics, marked by a myriad of accomplishments and controversies. From his successful business ventures to his unconventional political ascent, Trump's presidency left a significant impact on the nation. Let's delve into the various aspects of his tenure and evaluate the accomplishments that defined his time in office.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp