A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics
via Members cheer vote at GOP retreat – Patrick O’Connor – Politico.com.
The assembled Republicans rose in a standing ovation Thursday night when Minority Leader John A. Boehner of Ohio showed them a C-SPAN video of the vote itself, according to people present. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) told the group that Wednesday’s vote reminded him of a roll call in 1993, when Republicans forced Democrats to pass a tax increase without a single GOP vote. And conservative Arizona Rep. John B. Shadegg offered a toast to many of his more moderate Republican colleagues who opposed the legislation.
Real nice. How about a standing ovation for prolonged job losses and a high five for foreclosures. Idiots.
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