What is causing such instability when Republicans attempt to choose a Speaker? Harry Potter may have the answer.
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Has Voldemort Cursed the GOP?
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A GOP Version of Chekhov’s Gun
A pundit invokes Chekhov’s gun in covering the GOP impasse that may shut down the government.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Anton Chekhov, budget negotiations, Chekhov's gun, Government shutdown, Kevin McCarthy, MAGA Republicans, Seagull Comments closed
Satanic Fury from the Freedom Caucus
The Freedom Caucus in the House of Representatives has been behaving like Satan in “Paradise Lost.” They would be advised to see what happens to Milton’s anti-hero.
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Boehner’s Monkey and Ellison’s Sambo
Speaker John Boehner may keep a wind-up monkey to express how he feels jerked around by the rightwing Freedom Caucus, which prompted him to resign. There is a similar puppet in Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” also signifying emasculation and humiliation.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Freedom Congress, GOP, Invisible Man, John Boehner, Kevin McCarthy, leadership, Paul Ryan, Ralph Ellison Comments closed
