Fighting Off The Balrog Bill Of The Demon Pass!
In case you’ve forgotten your Tolkien, the Balrog is a demon of the deep.
Falling Into The Abyss:
The Fog of War Has Enveloped The Speaker:
The Dem Leaders and White House will not acknowledge the political damage they are inflicting on their friends and colleagues. The White House and Speaker are destructively arrogant and irrational — the Joker — writ large.
They do not care, are not cognizant and really are blind to the poison they are spreading to Dems, while they insist their friends and colleagues eat it….
CBO crumbles under health workload:
CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf told House Appropriations Legislative subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) that his staff has been working “100-hour weeks” and cannot keep up with the budgetary and economic impact queries lawmakers have about health care.
“Analysis of competing health care proposals absorbed a huge share of the agency’s resources, and CBO analysts in that area have worked flat out for more than a year,” Elmendorf said today. “…Considerable congressional interest in analysis of health care issues is likely to persist and …the almost round-the-clock schedule maintained this past year by CBO’s current staff cannot be maintained much longer.”
No CBO tonight… clock won’t start ticking until it comes out.
A Congressional Budget Office estimate on the cost of certain proposed House changes to the Senate bill is late. Sources tell me that the original scoring of the bill tripped the psychological barrier of $1 trillion in costs for the program’s first years, forcing a last-minute scramble for even more tax increases to pay for it. One option — accelerating imposition of a tax on high-cost “Cadillac” health care plans — will anger labor unions whose members often enjoy such plans.
Is the Union Carveout Falling Apart?
…it turns out that to get the bill through reconciliation, Democrats may have to walk back promises to Big Labor…
Meanwhile, the Senate Democrats’ process guru Kent Conrad (N.D.) says some of the items in the House reconciliation measure may be “Byrd-able”…
Video: Slaughter strategy ripped by … Chris Matthews
Idaho passes law promising legal challenge to individual mandate in ObamaCare
This is an improper purpose under the bicameralism requirements of Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution, one of the purposes of which is to make our representatives fully accountable for their votes.
Landmark Legal Foundation to File Suit to Stop President’s Health Plan if ‘Slaughter Rule’ is Used:
Mark R. Levin, president of Landmark Legal Foundation, today issued a warning to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives about the possible use of the so-called “deem and pass,” “self-executing,” or “Slaughter Rule” to enact H.R. 3590, the legislative version of President Obama’s healthcare proposal that has been previously approved by the Senate. If this tactic is employed, Landmark will immediately sue the President, Attorney General Eric Holder and other relevant cabinet members to prevent them from instituting this unconstitutional contrivance.
…This is beginning to look like The Godfather crossed with a Marx Brothers movie…
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H/T: A Hot Air commenter linked to the above image. I have no idea who did it, but I wanted to put it up for your enjoyment!
Weekly Standard, RedState, Politico, The Corner, Campaign Spot, Hot Air, Landmark Legal (via The Corner).
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Great imagery!
We could use some heroes about now…Congressoinal heroes. And at this point we must look for them admidst the Democrat Party…for only THEY can stop this! The Republicans are indeed standing firm, but there aren’t enough of them!
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btw, someone may have mentioned this on the other thread, but Mark Levin is indeed preparing a lawsuit if the Dems use the “Slaughter Rule”
We bandied the concept around the other day…Mark’s got it set to go!
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Justrand, Landmark Legal is Levin’s group. That link is above.
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As counter intuitive as it may seem, it might be beneficial if the “slaughter rule” was used, as that would have a better chance of being overturned by SCOTUS.If it passes outright without slaughter, we have less to challenge, except perhaps the individual mandate.
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oops…I missed the Mark Levin part above
I read the red meat at the top, and skipped to the end!
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As for the imagery–well, it’s better than using the wheels coming off the bus, and since “deem it pass” has rapidly become demon pass I thought it worked!
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That pic would be a great gravatar.
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IP/#4, you have a valid point.
With Bret Baier Obama blew off such small stuff as using Constitutional procedures. I don’t think he realizes that didn’t go off very well.
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To obammer, the constitution is an old iron sided wooden ship sitting at dockside in Charleston harbor.
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Well if I am permitted to strap Pelosi to a 12#er I would be glad to sacrifice for the cause.
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Wish I could type tonite.
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To obammer, the constitution is an old iron sided wooden ship sitting at dockside in Charleston harbor.
~~ Flagpole
We fired on Fort Sumter once already. We can do it again.
I’m booking me a room at the Harbourview Inn to watch the show.
Ahhhh. Dinner at 82 Queen. Shrimp and grits.
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I truly do not think it is any longer a matter of whether Queen Piglosi can muster the votes…I believe she can.
I think the final horse-trading is amongst the 18 “Un-Decideds”.
And I think the only indecision left is which ones draw the “short straws” and vote “Yes”…effectively ending their political careers. But from that group will, I believe, come the final votes. Those who do not draw the “short straws” will lustily proclaim:
“I remained a true Bue Dog!”
Bullshit. If you’re still “un-decided” at this point it is because you either haven’t been bought yet…or the “straws” haven’t yet been drawn.
The war doesn’t end if/when they pass this abortion…but a big battle will have been lost.
I WILL keep calling though. Miracles DO happen!
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Again this is something you don’t see in the MSM.
Moody’s fears social unrest as AAA states implement austerity plans.
“Growth alone will not resolve an increasingly complicated debt equation. Preserving debt affordability at levels consistent with AAA ratings will invariably require fiscal adjustments of a magnitude that, in some cases, will test social cohesion,” said Pierre Cailleteau, the chief author.
“We are not talking about revolution, but the severity of the crisis will force governments to make painful choices that expose weaknesses in society,” he said.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/7450468/Moodys-fears-social-unrest-as-AAA-states-implement-austerity-plans.html
You can 1) tax more, 2) reduce benefits to those on the entitlement train or 3) tax more and reduce benefits. A fine line Washington is unable to walk. Add in Health Care and over she goes.
As I have said before, “this is not going to end well”.
“We are not talking about revolution, but the severity of the crisis will force governments to make painful choices that expose weaknesses in society,” he said. To quote that great line from Princess Bride by Inigo Montoya: “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. “
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Gregg just admitted on Greta the GOP is going to laydown for Recon in the senate… said they will offer up some amendments but not play vota-aroma games.
First of all that’s some BS right there WTF???? Second of all if that is even the case why the Fugg would you put that message out to house members right now? fugging idiot.
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2 – I don’t think the higher courts are going to take it up; it’s not that I think they shouldn’t I just think they will not.
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When it all collapses, I suspect it will be swift. We are a little under 50% of our debt being foreign owned. But pitch the foreign investors away for a moment. Look at internal –
1st — Federal Reserve to the tune of $4.8Tn
2nd — Mutual Funds to the tune of $679.1Bn
5th — States and Munis to the tune of $522.7Bn
6th — US Pension funds to the tune of $456.4Bn
11th — US Insurance companies to the tune of $126.4Bn
14th — US Banks to the tune of $107.3Bn
You see the cascade effect that will have on the economy? If just the bottom 3 on the list had their holdings zeroed to worthless on their portfolios its lights out for the economy. None of these industry segments could afford the hit on their balance sheets.
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15, KH, it could be a feint. Lull the Dims in. I don’t think McConnell is going to lie down.
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What’s the point of Gregg saying something like that? I thought some of the Senate Rs had been trying to send the opposite message.
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Just wanted to say that this is a great post INC. It’s too late to absorb it tonight. But, I’ll take it all in tomorrow.
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18 – Lul in the dems to pass the bill… that’s pretty lame strategeeeeerrry. (how does that help anything)
19 – Wxactly my question.
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Puzzling Statement: Obama Says ‘Louisiana Purchase’ Will Help With the Earthquake in Hawaii
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Walgreens “Opts out”
Effective April 16, Walgreens drugstores across the state won’t take any new Medicaid patients, saying that filling their prescriptions is a money-losing proposition — the latest development in an ongoing dispute over Medicaid reimbursement.
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KH, my point is, if the Dims from the get go think the R’s are going to fight is out amendment by amendment they may look for ways to procedurally block that. Whereas if you wait till you are on the floor then flood the zone with amendments, then it is too late to look for a solution. Its rope and dope.
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23, Queen Nancy will solve that with a law that makes not taking Medicaid drug scripts illegal. Got that? Another economic penalty for not doing something. Feel better??
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Gregg===closet RINO waiting to emerge.They show their true colors when they plan to retire.
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I love how Walgreens is already dropping medicare patients, if this bill passes it WILL collapse the US.
GET YO’ SH!T SQUARED!
I’ll see you in the new Republic of New Hampshire.
I’ll be the President.
You guys in Kalifornia are effed. I wonder if they will put you in camps or make you join the PLA?
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Gregg just admitted on Greta the GOP is going to laydown for Recon in the senate… said they will offer up some amendments but not play vota-aroma games.
KnightHawk
Maybe so, maybe no
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Havok: “I’ll see you in the new Republic of New Hampshire. I’ll be the President. You guys in Kalifornia are effed”
I’m one of the “eff’ed Kalifornians”, Mr. President. bc3b assures us we will first be shipped to the “Detroit Area Re-education Kamp” (DARK), where he has reserved us Hut 1369…for its excellent view of the latrine area. Assuming we can escape from there, will we need special “code words” or hand signals for entry into the Republic of New Hampshire?
Jus’ askin’
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24 – pointless since the senate version will have already been deemed passed be signed into law; the specific thing they are trying to prevent.
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Yes I see McConnell is signing a different tune…. maybe gregg is just a pussy and not on board for it.
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justrand,
Provided you arent a PLA spy or leading their army (or Aztlan’s army), walk up to the border and say “we want to be free” and you shall be free!
Then pick up some weapons and ammo at the local shop with some silver you brought along, its gonna be a bumpy ride….we will need all the defenses we can get.
I hope you can shoot straight after the last 2000 mile hike.
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CBO came in under a Trillion (whew!) 60 billion short I feel better.
Anyways they are set to Vote on Sunday. Grab your ankles.
Westminster Mint is having a Silver Sale, buy cheap
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#32 or you could just Red Dawn it and duke it out behind enemy lines
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WOLVERINES!!!
Actually, we’ve got our “hunker down” spot up in the mountains already. And despite how “beautiful” bc3b makes Detroit sound…I think we’ll “fight those bastards ’til they yield” from right here.
[though I appreciate the invite to the "FREE Republic of New Hampshire"]
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There has been no CBO score released as per Paul Ryan’s office. The Dems are lying.
I saw this at Hot Air and NRO. I don’t have time to do a post yet (don’t know if I will be able), but I wanted you to know.
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“The Chair is against the wall”
Actually bought one of those t-shirts HERE.
People always ask what the shirt means…..stupid zombies.
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OK–it’s out now. As soon as I wrote that I checked again. New post at HA:
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John has a long moustache.
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“John has a long moustache.”
I WISH THEY HAD THAT LINE ON THE SHIRT!
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33 – Now take out the “student load savings ” of 67 billion….
Red Dawn – Reminder the squeal comes out November 25th 2010.
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Red Dawn – Reminder the squeal comes out November 25th 2010.
KnightHawk
From the commie perspective no doubt.
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Not quite, but we do fight the chicoms. I’m sure they’ll butcher it.. but gotta see it anyway.