From this point forward, can we put any pretense aside that Boehner is anything but another reason to destroy President Obama and the Democrats?
I thought I had seen everything, but now that the President is calling on both houses of Congress to come back and talk about a jobs program, (that which the Rethugs have been pretending to do for so many years) would be more than willing to show up, suit up and offer their own solutions). But no, that is out of the question again.
But apparently Boehner thinks it is way more important (than jobs for Americans) to watch the Fox News Republican Debates on television. And is again telling President Obama, 'hell no.' Well fuck you Boehner, because when the President of the United States calls you front and center for duty to our nation and it's people, that is your sworn duty to your nation, and it's people. Otherwise, you can be fired and are in dereliction of duty. Got it yet?
WASHINGTON -- Upping the stakes of his push for a major jobs plan, President Barack Obama asked House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Wednesday morning to call a joint session of Congress that would take place on Sept. 7, 2011.
Boehner responded later Wednesday, inviting the president to address Congress on Sept. 8 instead. His rejection of the president's original request throws planning for the joint session into chaos. An administration official told The Huffington Post that the White House had cleared the Sept. 7 date with GOP leadership before publicly announcing it. Boehner's office confirmed that they were given a short advance warning, but disputed that they had okayed the date.
"No one in the speaker's office -- not the speaker, not any staff -- signed off on the date the White House announced today," Boehner spokesman Brendan Buck said.
The president's letter, sent Wednesday morning to both leaders, reads as follows:
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Leader:),
Our Nation faces unprecedented economic challenges, and millions of hardworking Americans continue to look for jobs. As I have traveled across our country this summer and spoken with our fellow Americans, I have heard a consistent message: Washington needs to put aside politics and start making decisions based on what is best for our country and not what is best for each of our parties in order to grow the economy and create jobs. We must answer this call.
Therefore, I respectfully request the opportunity to address a Joint Session of Congress on September 7, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. It is my intention to lay out a series of bipartisan proposals that the Congress can take immediately to continue to rebuild the American economy by strengthening small businesses, helping Americans get back to work, and putting more money in the paychecks of the Middle Class and working Americans, while still reducing our deficit and getting our fiscal house in order. It is our responsibility to find bipartisan solutions to help grow our economy, and if we are willing to put country before party, I am confident we can do just that.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...
Shit it's almost like they never heard the word: emergency in their entire lives: So here is a fucking clue Boehner:
This is not an invitation to a bridal shower, or a golf game, or a bachelor party: This is not an invitation you can turn down. Your President is calling you, your country and it's people are calling you, and no one gives a shit about the latest roundup of the Fox News Cheer Leaders for the Tea Baggers. We just do not give shit about that.
We want jobs. Got it yet? You can be replaced, and it's about high time you were. Be sure to get back to us all, after your millions of ways to evade the real issues for the American people in our nation: JOBS.
Thanks as always.
Ms. B.
Update:
My work is done here:
WASHINGTON -- After a vacuous back-and-forth over whether or not the president would be invited to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, Sept. 7, or Thursday, Sept. 8, the White House buckled to GOP demands and chose the latter date.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney emailed a statement to the press Wednesday evening, emphasizing that the administration had consulted GOP leadership before it requested to speak on Wednesday. But, he added, the president was willing to move the date back to accommodate House Speaker John Boehner's concerns.
Today, the President asked to address the Congress about the need for urgent action on the economic situation facing the American people as soon as Congress returned from recess. Both Houses will be back in session after their August recess on Wednesday, September 7th, so that was the date that was requested. We consulted with the Speaker about that date before the letter was released, but he determined Thursday would work better. The President is focused on the urgent need to create jobs and grow our economy, so he welcomes the opportunity to address a Joint Session of Congress on Thursday, September 8th and challenge our nation's leaders to start focusing 100% of their attention on doing whatever they can to help the American people.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...
Now I will go throw up and pretend non of this is happening. Best to all.
Ms. B.