Now that they got rid of that leftist John Boehner, the conservatives in Congress can really get down to business. If you thought we had gridlock and animosity before, you’re in for some real do-nothingness if the right wing members of the House get their way.
Speaker Boehner was ousted because the harder-right Republican members of the House thought he compromised with the Democrats too much. (If only Ronald Reagan were still alive, he’d get run out on a rail and called a socialist.) The balance of the GOP in Congress is shifting further rightward, providing more opportunities for jobs, if you’re in the business of political satire.
The Party of No wants to become the Party of Even More No because that will, you know, turn the country into a republic that works, or something. It’s sure to be an interesting couple of weeks as Speaker Rock begins to emerge. After all, if John Boehner isn’t safe, whoever takes the top spot damn well better do what the righter-than-right wants. Enjoy the cartoon, and be sure to dive into the additional links.
[ominous political ad voice]
Who will lead House Republicans?
Who is tougher than that traitorous compromiser, John Boehner?
Who will stand fast, no matter what?
In order to stand up and say no, you’ve got to be hard, and tough.
That’s why we’ve elected . . . a rock.
Speaker Rock won’t cut deals with Barack Obama or Nancy Pelosi the way John Boehner did.
Rocks aren’t Republicans In Name Only.
Rocks don’t compromise.
This unwavering rock will stand up for conservative principles, by never moving to the left.
Rocks don’t think they’re smarter than you.
Rocks don’t care about running a country, if that means sacrificing conservative beliefs.
Speaker Rock won’t raise a finger to stop a government shutdown, and will crash through Planned Parenthood’s window, without getting a scratch.
Speaker Rock. The only choice for a truly Conservative Congress.