Political mumbo jumbo

[Buster's Uncle]

Yes.

[E_T]

If she loses her "majority" position within the House, even though the Dems still control the House, how exactly would they go about replacing her and if so, whom would likely be taking her place as Speaker?

[Buster's Uncle]

Pelosi?  Dunno.  Who's the House Majority Leader now?

[Lorizael]

My guy, Steny Hoyer.

[Buster's Uncle]

He any good, or just another Eisenhower republican in disguise, like the rest of the "Democratic" leadership?  I'm really asking.

[Lorizael]

I think he's been in Congress since Eisenhower. My understanding is that he's good at his job, but he's not particularly progressive and is part of the reason the House is slow-walking impeachment. I voted for him in the midterms only because I don't believe Republicans deserve a seat at the national table until they purge themselves of [Sleezebag].

[Buster's Uncle]

He needs to go home then, with the rest of the &^%$#@! collaborators.

I swore over 15 years ago to never vote for any Republican for anything, ever, who hasn't soundly denounced the excesses of the Cheney Bund -- and I think subsequent events mark that as a sound call, since these days they make Cheney look more and more like Eisenhower...

-I mean to say they're Nazis these days.

[E_T]

I posted this in WPC Discord and will copy same here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUxALM-VXEw

[Buster's Uncle]

Just posted at a cousin's son on Facebook, the attachment, and then:

No, I'm not interested in playing spot the individual error of fact, when my concern is about a much bigger meta-issue; I came to call bull on the constant right-wing cheap-shots that sound like every single conservatroll on the net - and I find you don't know, not even who the enemy of freedom and the American Way is, but you don't have any idea, if your remarks are as honest as you want me to believe, WHO the Democrats are.   There is no interesting dialogue to be had going down the rabbit hole of thrashing out every single thing you say of them that turns out not to be the case for in excess of 90% -a butt-pull number, I admit, but a very generous one- of people on the left.

Arguments on the internet are for stubborn fools, and I do try to suppress my weakness for stubborn foolery, and sometimes fail, as now - but conversations between people who disagree -there is a difference- are possible, and can be productive.  It's all a matter of attitude, which is really what I wish to challenge you on.  Pointing at the pretty black lady in the head-hanky isn't exactly taking personal responsibility...

[Unorthodox]

So, I have the perfect analogy of the political system today. 

I've now received 2 emails from work.  They both say, essentially the same thing:

If you value your job, you need to donate to this (work) PAC.  Decisions are made every day and we need to come together as a company and ensure the people who are favorable to our positions are elected so that we can continue to win contracts. 

This is COMPLETELY unacceptable as a standard situation in America today, and yet, here we are. 

The kicker...it's a British company. 

[Buster's Uncle]

COMPLETELY unacceptable - like, oughta be a felony.  I'm serious.  That's the worst sort of bossman bullying, telling you what to do off the job, EVER - and especially when it comes to tampering with the American system.

[Unorthodox]

It should be.  It's not.  This is the reality of the situation we are in. 

[Rusty Edge]

COMPLETELY unacceptable - like, oughta be a felony.  I'm serious.  That's the worst sort of bossman bullying, telling you what to do off the job, EVER - and especially when it comes to tampering with the American system.

Back in the 80s in PA it was called "macing" and was illegal, but I can't get it pull up on Google.

Nowadays we have "check bundling" which is legal. I suppose it's another sign that there's no shame in politics, and they aren't worried about appearances any more.

[Unorthodox]

Government decisions play an important role in the operations of our business, and governmental regulations have a direct impact on our bottom line.  We, as a company, need to be involved in the legislative decision-making process to encourage the election of candidates supportive of our lines of business and to ensure proper representation of our priorities and values.  We established the [snip] Political Action Committee (PAC) with this premise in mind.

Literally.  WTF. 

Regardless of your participation in the political process, decisions are being made every day that affect your job and our company.  Making your voice heard is important.  (insert link to PAC)

Now, I see this for the shameless grifting of the employee base that it is, but I'm telling you at least 80% of the folks I work with are just going to blindly click into this, dropping some % of their paychecks. 

But worse, if THIS company is doing it, I guarantee it is being done by virtually every contractor.  It is down right open buying of legislators. 

[Geo]

Are you serious? They are willing to offer their money to the company? For no return at all?