The newest shiny Republican House leader, John Boner, wastes no time in working to exceed his predecessors's record of cronyism, larceny, extortion, and outright mercenary governmental retailing,
His first - FIRST! - action is to kill the Republican ethics bill which was working its way through Congress.
The bill, which was a totally toothless, useless gesture which put no real constraints on lobbyists or corporations seeking quid pro quo legislation, was intended as a face saving gesture so Republican legislators could claim to have done their art for reform, while pointing to Democrats who would have opposed this waste of time as obstructionist.
Thankfully, Johnny B pulled the legislation, saying it was a false start. Because we know that he and the R's will immediately work on a real reform package that has an effect. Right.
Because they have spent ten years as exemplars of ethical behavior. Of course, all the indictments and lawsuits are just anomalies, even though they apply to the highest levels of the Republican Party.
Republicans. Lying to your face on a TV near you.
Matt Gaetz, Deadhead
5 hours ago
Republican Ethics. Isn't that an oxymoron?
ReplyDeleteI think of it more like when you talk to your dog. She tips her head, listening to the sound of your voice; she knows that there is something that has some bearing on her but totally uncomprehending. The sound is just so much noise. Look! A Squirrel! 9-11!
ReplyDeleteLike two non-intersecting sets. Republicans over here. Ethics waaaay over there. no overlap, no common ground.
As Driftglass says, In the BushRove world, you can be a Good American, or you can be a Good Republican. You can't be both.