So it appears that Johnson is in hot water for passing bills using Democratic votes.
It seems to me that his other option is to pass no bills of importance. (Which I think some folks like Jim Jordan would be doing had they been elected Speaker of the House.)
So why do you think Johnson is passing these bills?
Is it to assuage the moderates in the party?
Does he have some political goal?
Or does he believe he has a duty (Christian or otherwise) to keep the government in operation and keep passing bills, regardless of what the far-right thinks?
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Ernie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:34 am
So it appears that Johnson is in hot water for passing bills using Democratic votes.
It seems to me that his other option is to pass no bills of importance. (Which I think some folks like Jim Jordan would be doing had they been elected Speaker of the House.)
So why do you think Johnson is passing these bills?
Is it to assuage the moderates in the party?
Does he have some political goal?
Or does he believe he has a duty (Christian or otherwise) to keep the government in operation and keep passing bills, regardless of what the far-right thinks?
Because Government Shutdowns are a. dumb and b. only ever hurt congressional Republicans.
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This is why a multiple-party system (at least half a dozen parties) would be preferable. If no one party has a reasonable chance of having a majority, it becomes obviously necessary to build coalitions to get anything done. A near 50-50 split results in congress rather than progress, and a large majority gives too much power to one party.
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barnhart wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:25 am
Because he is reasonable and using his head?
But I am wondering WHY he considers this reasonable...
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Yes.
It could be for...
1. personal benefit
2. party benefit
3. national benefit
It appears to be that latter, but I am wondering if he has made any comments that indicate otherwise.
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