Posted on 10/25/2023 1:17:28 PM PDT by Mariner
House Republican Vice Chair Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) became the chamber’s Speaker on Wednesday, three weeks after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.
Johnson became his conference’s fourth Speaker nominee on Tuesday, and he takes over in the midst of multiple international crises, most notably in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine. There has been a split in the House GOP over aid to Ukraine as they face a war against Russia, making the passage of some recent bills a tough hill to climb in the lower chamber.
President Biden announced the sending of a budget request to Congress requesting aid for both Israel and Ukraine in a speech last Thursday. The request is expected to be about $100 billion, with a large portion of the funds for Ukraine.
Johnson has shown some resistance to more funding for Ukraine in the past, but seems to wholeheartedly support Israel.
Here’s what you need to know about his history of views on both conflicts:
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He supports the extermination of Hamas.
I think he's got it about right.
The only question is whether he will adhere to the Supreme Imperative: Do not allow a bill on the floor that is not supported by the majority of the GOP conference.
Don't do it. Please.
Hacked up Hakeem called him an extreme right winger, so that’s an excellent recommendation.
It was never right to launder billions from Americans through Ukraine—and Israel seems to be the successor operation.
All those RINO/neocon/uniparty GOPe congressmen didn’t back him for nothing.
A Speaker has ONLY TWO RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adhere to the Supreme Imperative.
2. Lead.
“The request is expected to be about $100 billion, with a large portion of the funds for Ukraine.
Yeah 60B for the Ukraine money laundering op….16B for Israel and the rats want to bundle Hell no.
Most of a politician’s power is to be the last holdout on a vote. Thus, they grandstand and posture about things they may not give one wit about. Then, the side that does care about whatever the issue on the bill is, has to buy their vote with whatever the holdout wants. Typically, it’s something like...”you want that super water intensive project, do ya’? well you’re gonna build it in my state of Arizona.” It doesn’t matter that there’s already a water crisis there because the whole thing is about jobs to build something even if that something won’t be able to operate. Sometimes the real issue is my penis is bigger than your penis.
We’d like to think our politicians think about what the constituents want. After observing Congress for most of my life I’ve come to the conclusion that the wants or needs of the citizens don’t factor in most votes.
Sounds good so far.
And is that SOP for Pelosi and the Dems when they hold the House and Speakership?
I assume yes, and if so, why oh why do the GOP lite shoot themselves in the foot by caving? Was that not part of why McCarthy was booted?
>> $100 billion
to whom and for what?
and what would the total be to date?
Not another Nickel of spending until the Wall is Finished and the Border CLOSED.
Now how hard is that.
In his speech in the house this morning, I heard him say that he wants to CUT spending to reduce inflation.
Dang, you mean high government spending causes inflation? Who knew?
Biden keeps gaslighting Americans about the “need” for
American foreign aid tax dollars to Ukraine and Israel.
Here’s why they DONT need it:
US tax dollars helped Ukraine
<><>pay the salaries of 618,000 educators, 517,000 health workers, and 56,500 first responders
<><>helped sustain critical healthcare services,
<><>helped meet pension responsibilities for 9.8 million people,
<><>assisted 1.3 million internally displaced persons,
<><>provided housing assistance to 4.1 million people,
<><>provided social assistance to 240,000 low-income families
<><>helped subsidize 480,000 persons with disabilities,
<><>bought supplies for farmers,
<><>financed finding markets for small business.
Israel is an economic and military Goliath relative to the Gaza/Hamas terrorist Tom Thumbs. They do not need any virtue signaling from Biden but he is one of a slew of obeisant US politicians each trying to outdo the other in showing fealty to a foreign govt.
Why do we have to go into debt for these money grubbing foreign billionaires?
Monies generations not yet born are saddled with.
Why cant they stand on their own two feet?
Why cant they do their own borrowing?
Why cant they finance their own security?
In Israel:
<><>Biden “formally announced” the “already-arranged deal” to allow humanitarian assistance to move into Gaza from Egypt, and $100 million in new aid for those in need among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.......which was hammered out “WITH Israel in Washington” BEFORE Biden left.
<><>Biden also told Netanyahu that he would go to the Congress with a military support package for Israel of “unprecedented size.” (source yahoo.com)
Backstory: Since 1973, Israel has received more than $120 billion US tax
dollars in MILITARY assistance alone, including “three special aid” packages.
<><>billions for signing the Israel-Egypt peace treaty
<><>billions for Israel’s withdrawal from the Sinai.
<><>billions for redeployment of Israeli forces
<><>rebuilding Israeli air bases in the Negev cost $5 billion.
Not content w/ the mega billions already in his pocket, Zelensky now says
he wants US tax dollars to Ukraine according to the Israeli model......here’s what he means:
Congressional Research Service
US Foreign aid to Israel
60 page detailed report
https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RL/RL33222/44
The concerned Israeli lobby made sure Congress is required by law to ensure that U.S. military aid in the Middle East region doesn’t damage Israel’s military superiority over its neighbors. That requirement enjoys broad bipartisan support and has served as a benchmark for ensuring Israel receives robust U.S. support.
Bidenomics: U.S. Budget Deficit Explodes 23% Higher to $1.7 Trillion
Ntl debt increased from $32 trillion to $33.6 trillion, in the last four months.
Breitbart ^ | 10/20/2023 | John Carney
Posted on 10/20/2023, 7:28:02 PM by ChicagoConservative27
The U.S. budget deficit increased 23 percent to $1.7 trillion, an increase of $320 billion, in the year (after the Biden administration pushed through the Inflation Reduction Act which it claimed would close the government’s funding gap). The explosive growth in the deficit came as revenue fell $457 billion from a year ago and expenses decreased by just $137 billion. Total spending for the year came in at $6.134 trillion.
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“The speaker fills three primary roles.
First, they are the most visible and authoritative spokesperson for the majority party in the House. Speakers articulate an agenda and explain legislative action to other Washington officials as well as the public. They oversee House committee assignments and collaborate with the powerful House Rules Committee to structure floor debate.
WATCH LIVE: House resumes 2nd day of voting on next speaker after McCarthy falls short of majority
Second, the speaker manages business on the floor and navigates legislative rules, structuring House debate in a way that will advantage their legislative priorities. Adherence to strict rules and procedures is necessary to overcome the difficulty of managing a large legislative body like the House of Representatives.
Third, the speaker oversees everything from accounting to procurement for the House.”
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/heres-what-the-speaker-of-the-house-actually-does
And $14 billion to New York City to pay for the grand hotel housing of illegal aliens. This is what the traitor Quisling Puppet Biden calls “border security”.
Never forget, Vidkun Quisling was executed by firing squad at Akershus Fortress, Oslo, on 24 October 1945. /spit
“I think he’s got it about right.”
Fingers crossed.
Yeah that makes your blood boil. The lying bastard has the gaul to call that part increasing border security when it’s bunch of money to bring in even more illegals then the treasonous MSM lets him get away with it.
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