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I can't lie... this makes me salivate... (Original Post) MrScorpio Aug 2018 OP
When do they pass laws? Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #1
Congress is supposed to do both and has large staffs to accomplish both tasks. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #8
We have LOTS to rewind and reset (climate change and tax laws) and investigations are important, Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #10
They don't need to roller skate. They just need to do their job. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #14
Roller skate/multi-task...you know what I mean. Amirite? Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #15
I sense you're asking that rhetorically, CCB, but I'd still like to say that Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #16
I hear you. We have our work cut out for us. Rotten Bastards the gop. Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #17
They KNOW he's going down... Volaris Aug 2018 #2
So In Other Words....They Know How Fucked Up Trump Is.... Grassy Knoll Aug 2018 #3
A very nice laundry list to be sure. We should do everything in our power to make their ... marble falls Aug 2018 #4
they are going to have to do this in their spare time orleans Aug 2018 #5
What Did They Expect? Leith Aug 2018 #6
Campaigning for other (R)s at taxpayer expense. lpbk2713 Aug 2018 #7
For normal, moral human beings, this would be a shame list.... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #9
It is outrageous that GOPers have blocked these investigations. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #11
would love to know what trump is hiding on those tax returns Demovictory9 Aug 2018 #12
Mueller already knows. nt SunSeeker Aug 2018 #13
the goppers have probably booked their favorite expert malicious code writers diva77 Aug 2018 #18
I want to see tax returns Gothmog Aug 2018 #19

SunSeeker

(51,574 posts)
8. Congress is supposed to do both and has large staffs to accomplish both tasks.
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:42 AM
Aug 2018

They're adults. They can multitask. But your concern is duly noted.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
10. We have LOTS to rewind and reset (climate change and tax laws) and investigations are important,
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:47 AM
Aug 2018

for 180k a year start Id think they CAN do both as well. Just pointing it out that we would be enmeshed in "court type" proceedings all day everyday. I hope they can triple and quadruple task bc this is going to be the busiest congress in history. I hope they know how to roller skate.

SunSeeker

(51,574 posts)
14. They don't need to roller skate. They just need to do their job.
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:56 AM
Aug 2018

Besides, not a lot of laws are going to pass if we don't get a supermajority in the Senate. But so long as we have a simple majority in the House, we can initiate investigations, and we should. Bigly.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
15. Roller skate/multi-task...you know what I mean. Amirite?
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 01:03 AM
Aug 2018

i know i know...if we dont this...if we dont that. hey, we're all suffering together on this page, and doing the best we can. i can see that in your posts as well and its appreciated.
I didnt say DONT investigate, I said this is going to be a busy congress (ergo ROLLER SKATING). Definitely investigate if this is all we have to do. But not putting up legislation bc of the senate or a presidential veto is negligent. Besides...the bills will be there ready to go again when we have the first best chance, and we can shoot them through again. We've have had a long weekend. ttys. CC.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
16. I sense you're asking that rhetorically, CCB, but I'd still like to say that
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 01:19 AM
Aug 2018

normally the passing of laws would be their raison d'etre, but this administration is so egregious in every aspect of their dealings that these investigations need to take precedence. Investigate, convict, and get them the hell out so that a legitimate administration can be installed. tRump has already had more time in office than he deserves...disgusting pig.

marble falls

(57,106 posts)
4. A very nice laundry list to be sure. We should do everything in our power to make their ...
Sun Aug 26, 2018, 11:33 PM
Aug 2018

nightmares reality.

orleans

(34,060 posts)
5. they are going to have to do this in their spare time
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:25 AM
Aug 2018

because they'll have to undo all the crap trump did to undo everything obama did.

Leith

(7,809 posts)
6. What Did They Expect?
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:39 AM
Aug 2018

Years more of Benghazi and emails? The list contains things worth investigating.

lpbk2713

(42,759 posts)
7. Campaigning for other (R)s at taxpayer expense.
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:39 AM
Aug 2018


Traveling on AF-1 to make a 30 minute appearance for a rethug candidate.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,492 posts)
9. For normal, moral human beings, this would be a shame list....
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:43 AM
Aug 2018

For Republicans, those items are all badges of honor........

SunSeeker

(51,574 posts)
11. It is outrageous that GOPers have blocked these investigations.
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 12:49 AM
Aug 2018

Virtually everything on this list is a blatant act of corruption that should have been investigated months if not years ago.

diva77

(7,643 posts)
18. the goppers have probably booked their favorite expert malicious code writers
Mon Aug 27, 2018, 03:01 AM
Aug 2018

to ensure they have their way with the voting machines and tabulators -- far easier than being the subject of House investigations controlled by Democrats.

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