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You're linking an article from a Conservative magazine's website. What tone do you expect it to take towards anything she says - complimentary? It might be hyperbole, but considering freshmen Republicans (who've let Grover Norquist tie their hands) are on the verge of pushing the US and world economies off a cliff a little hyperbole might be excused.
Then again, you'll totally dismiss anything I say based on where I'm from (so why am I wasting keystrokes?).
So, what's your take on the Pelosi-isms we've enjoyed over the past few years?
My fave is the "we have to pass it to see what's in it" during the healthcare bill debates.
You're linking an article from a Conservative magazine's website. What tone do you expect it to take towards anything she says - complimentary? It might be hyperbole, but considering freshmen Republicans (who've let Grover Norquist tie their hands) are on the verge of pushing the US and world economies off a cliff a little hyperbole might be excused.
Then again, you'll totally dismiss anything I say based on where I'm from (so why am I wasting keystrokes?).
You are welcome to provide the quotes and place her in the proper context if you think that is the issue?
Is there something they are missing that would make her comment seem less than it does?
I mean, I can completely understand out of context mentions, and trying to paint someone in a light that they were not in. So, by all means, correct the issue for us, place it in proper context.
Were I John Boehner, I'd be deeply envious of Nancy Pelosi right about now. As House speaker, Pelosi clearly was in charge. And whether you agreed with her results or not, she got things done. She clearly enjoyed being speaker, but the office in and of itself was not what mattered most. What Pelosi wanted, and what she delivered, were accomplishments. She helped preside over the 111th Congress, which became the most productive lawmaking session in decades. The Sad Pointlessness Of John Boehner - Blogcritics Politics
Were I John Boehner, I'd be deeply envious of Nancy Pelosi right about now. As House speaker, Pelosi clearly was in charge. And whether you agreed with her results or not, she got things done. She clearly enjoyed being speaker, but the office in and of itself was not what mattered most. What Pelosi wanted, and what she delivered, were accomplishments. She helped preside over the 111th Congress, which became the most productive lawmaking session in decades. The Sad Pointlessness Of John Boehner - Blogcritics Politics
Pelosi's power was/is rooted in corruption, scandal, payola and arm twisting coercive tactics that punished those that didn't 'tow' her line. In charge as a mob boss is in charge is not how an elected body should be 'handled'. If that is a thing to admire then you (rhetorically) may have a future in Chicago style politicking.
As for the most productive Congress, I guess 'less is more' is a concept foreign to many. Over legislating is just as bad as under legislating and for the very same reasons.
Branding the opposition as the 'Party of NO' in the past, she really shines in her vote NO speeches against every bill the opposition puts forward.
The great thing is the public has wised up (for the most part at least).
Pelosi's power was/is rooted in corruption, scandal, payola and arm twisting coercive tactics that punished those that didn't 'tow' her line. In charge as a mob boss is in charge is not how an elected body should be 'handled'. If that is a thing to admire then you (rhetorically) may have a future in Chicago style politicking.
As for the most productive Congress, I guess 'less is more' is a concept foreign to many. Over legislating is just as bad as under legislating and for the very same reasons.
Branding the opposition as the 'Party of NO' in the past, she really shines in her vote NO speeches against every bill the opposition puts forward.
The great thing is the public has wised up (for the most part at least).
*chuckle*
I read the piece as nothing more than a damage control, grasping at straws, powder puff piece trying to draw away from her ridiculous comment.
You're linking an article from a Conservative magazine's website. What tone do you expect it to take towards anything she says - complimentary? It might be hyperbole, but considering freshmen Republicans (who've let Grover Norquist tie their hands) are on the verge of pushing the US and world economies off a cliff a little hyperbole might be excused.
Then again, you'll totally dismiss anything I say based on where I'm from (so why am I wasting keystrokes?).
She either said it, or she didnt. The fact that its a conservative magazine doesnt mean she didnt say it.
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