Riot revisionism, hallway aggression, squashed alliances: The House nears a Cold War

[DonViejo]

To Democrats, it seems that Republicans are trying to gloss over the facts of the insurrection at every turn.

By SARAH FERRIS and NICHOLAS WU

05/13/2021 12:24 PM EDT

Updated: 05/13/2021 07:10 PM EDT

Four months after a siege on the Capitol, much of the House is still living like it’s Jan. 7.

A sizable faction of the House GOP is downplaying Jan. 6's violent attack by a pro-Trump mob, with one Republican comparing it to a “normal tourist visit.” Infuriated Democrats say remarks like that — plus this week's public ousting of the most vocal Trump critic in the GOP — is further proof of the extremism overtaking the Republican Party, leaving little chance of healing the political and psychological wounds caused by the deadly assault on Congress.

The rift between the two parties over the insurrection is worse today than it’s been at perhaps any point since early January, with lawmakers openly berating each other in the hallways and refusing to partner on legislation. The fractious breakdown of what little bipartisan comity remained in the House is playing out, of course, in the long shadow of the former president.

And the growing tide of GOP insurrection revisionism could turn the already-bitter divide between House Democrats and Republicans who voted to support Donald Trump's election challenges into permanent cold war.

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https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/13/nancy-pelosi-gop-capitol-insurrection-denial-488039

[acg]

1. A New Day In American is Coming

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[Thought I'd try writing something on the "light side"]

A NEW DAY FOR AMERICA IS COMING
(And Who Says Republicans Don’t Have a Sense of Humor?)
By Al Garcia

I heard a rumor that a seven-member Republican delegation would be headed to North Korea shortly, headed by Lindsey Graham, to gather information on how to best begin the national idolization, veneration and national reverence and worship of Donald J. Trump as America’s supreme leader and savior.

The other six members of the delegation, according to the rumor I heard, are Kevin McCarthy, Elise Stefanik, Jim Jordan, Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The first part of their exploration into the “cult-tilization” process by the Republican Party has already been completed – the erection of a golden statute in their leader’s image. What the fact-finding delegation is interested in now, according to the information I heard, was learning about how they (the North Koreans) set up their “re-education” and “worship” centers throughout their country, and how many giant statues and monuments of a leader are actually needed or required in a nation the size of America, and the proper placement of such statues and monuments throughout the country.

Also on the agenda, according to sources, is finding the right way to close all churches, synagogues, mosques, and other such places of worship, and replacing them with Trump hotels and resorts throughout the country, for followers to gather and pay tribute and their treasure to America’s true and divinely-sent leader.

Also on the delegation’s schedule, is visiting factories and manufacturers in North Korea, to look at possible official uniforms for Americans to wear to "unite" them, with the caveat that any design must include a “splash of gold” -- maybe even the letter “T” in gold embossed on the front. However, I am told, they are open to suggestions, as Jared and Ivanka would be making the final decision on a national uniform.


Already, plans are underway, I understand, by Mitch McConnell and others in Congress, to move the seat of government to Palm Beach, Florida – more specifically, the Mar-a-Lago Resort, where the new throne of government would be located. And, members of Congress would only convene when summoned for special occasions, but certainly for state parades and pageants. I am told that some members of Congress have already begun pilgrimage to this now sacred site.

So many other changes are in the works, I understand. No need for the Supreme Court or other such meddlesome, intrusive and prying institutions. They served their purpose, but now it’s a new day in America.

That new day for America is coming. And, we don’t have to do a thing. All we have to do is sit back, wait, and be told what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. No more thinking. No more having to wait in lines to vote. No more choices -- of any kind, to make our lives more difficult or complicated. The new Republican Party will take care of everything. We couldn’t ask for anything more.

The new Republican vision of American – North Korea decked out in red, white, blue and gold, and us ordinary Americans standing out in the hot sun, wearing red and gold caps, and waving red, white, blue and gold flags, continuously, until we are told to stop. The parade is over. And so, too, the American Dream.

After I heard this, I thought it a very unfunny joke or rumor. All it did was make me think and wonder of all the things that are going on right now in State Legislatures across the country. Is this actually the first step? Is it really just a joke? Or, are we really in trouble? I ain't laughing!

[Elessar Zappa]

4. Sounds like the modern GOP to me!

It’s scary how authoritarian they now are.

[niyad]

12. Sadly, this well-written attempt at a lighter piece reads more like their actual playbook. If the

trumphumpers thought for one second that they could succeed with their plans, they would.

[Butterflylady]

2. Yep.......

And the founding fathers are rolling over in their graves ashamed of what's happening. Yes, they had disagreements, but they were able to put a constitution together for the good of the country. Little did they know how one party is ripping it to shreds trying to install a dictator.

[wnylib]

3. They didn't know the future, but they knew human nature

and feared that something like this might happen. It's why Franklin said we have "a republic, if you can keep it."

[Klaralven]

5. It has been worse --

Representative Preston Brooks was Butler's South Carolina kinsman. If he had believed Sumner to be a gentleman, he might have challenged him to a duel. Instead, he chose a light cane of the type used to discipline unruly dogs. Shortly after the Senate had adjourned for the day, Brooks entered the old chamber, where he found Sumner busily attaching his postal frank to copies of his "Crime Against Kansas" speech.

Moving quickly, Brooks slammed his metal-topped cane onto the unsuspecting Sumner's head. As Brooks struck again and again, Sumner rose and lurched blindly about the chamber, futilely attempting to protect himself. After a very long minute, it ended.

Bleeding profusely, Sumner was carried away. Brooks walked calmly out of the chamber without being detained by the stunned onlookers. Overnight, both men became heroes in their respective regions.

Surviving a House censure resolution, Brooks resigned, was immediately reelected, and soon thereafter died at age 37. Sumner recovered slowly and returned to the Senate, where he remained for another 18 years. The nation, suffering from the breakdown of reasoned discourse that this event symbolized, tumbled onward toward the catastrophe of civil war.

https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/The_Caning_of_Senator_Charles_Sumner.htm

[Hekate]

6. I seriously think MT Greene is spoiling for a physical fight...

Boebert, of course, wants to be able to bring firearms in.

These people are dangerous thugs.

[smirkymonkey]

8. Or worse.

I think she might be looking to instigate a "Stand Your Ground" type of scenario. She's THAT fucking crazy.

[HUAJIAO]

7. Sounds to me like both-siderism....

[Champp]

9. Diety Donnie is the latter-day Golden Ass the republiQons worship

The Bible condemns this kind of idolatry as a Big Stinking SIN, but as we have seen over and over, republiQons talk big about the Bible in public, ignore it in private.

[niyad]

11. Do we know if that piece of junk has been sold yet? I believe the maker of that garbage was

asking 100k??

[niyad]

10. Fuck you, politico, for your bothsiderism, mealy-mouthed coverage. It "SEEMS" like the f'n,

traitor- supporting "r's are "glossing over"??? Confrontations in the halls, as though Dems are openly screaming at, chasing, provoking the seditious "r's"??? This is some of the worst BS examples of seditious terrorist supporting propaganda from politico that I have seen. Disgusting.

[AZ8theist]

13. THIS

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