The s***show currently unfolding in the House of Representatives has inevitably started the media intrigue of how a motion to vacate could play out. We will see, but once again the media is already expecting Democrats to save McCarthy and his QOP maniacs (and the rest of us) from their own fascist idiocy. But House Democrats MUST hold strong like they did in January: Speaker Jeffries or bust! You may call me crazy, but hear me out.
First we have Exhibit 1,000,000 of the abject failures of the decrepit, elitist, braindead DC media (emphasis mine):
Still, if Democrats helped get rid of McCarthy, it is unclear who would succeed him, and the party would probably own some of the chaos that could ensue. So, it’s not a sure thing they would band together with rebellious Republicans against the speaker.
NO, Leigh Ann & Theodoric, Democrats would NOT own ANYTHING if that ensued! Stop trying to blame us for QOP dysfunction, enough of this BS! How the f*** is it even partially Democrats’ fault that they are cannibalizing their own elected speaker? My god, what is WRONG with the brains of the American media industry, for real?? These people are so clueless. Why do they constantly, instinctively frame everything in a way that blames Democrats and whitewashes the QOP, thus completely misleading their viewers/readers? Do they NOT realize they (the press) will be among the first rounded up and killed if the QOP fascists win next year?? /end rant
But almost more infuriating than that, we have Democratic congresspeople who also don’t seem to grasp the unique moment we are in & what needs to be done For The People:
Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio told Axios that while there’s “no love for” McCarthy in the Democratic ranks, there’s “concern about more chaos, and who might take his place if he is booted.”
The incumbent speaker, Landsman added, is “the devil you know.”
Honest question for Rep. Landsman: How would a speaker-less House be any less dangerous or chaotic than what we have now? Our founding fathers are surely rolling in their graves at how the QOP is using their power to defile our constitution, and McCarthy has been spitting in Dems’ faces since January from the budget to impeachment. He will never be an ally to Dems, genuinely why should we save him? The only true way to get rid of the chaos is for Democrats to take control of the House. Period.
Which brings me to the main point: Democrats should under NO circumstances vote to save the weasel McCarthy if enough of his caucus votes for the motion to vacate. In fact, we could theoretically have Speaker Jeffries this Congress if Democrats hold strong. Again call me crazy, but if McCarthy is actually voted out, Rs will need to find another person to support. If they can’t unite on someone, I do believe that eventually 5 of the “Biden 18” will break away just to end the political chaos & damage to their brand, which would be far more extreme than a government shutdown or even the January drama.
Of course the QOP factions could eventually fall in line like they did in January & agree on a candidate. However Democrats should NOT make that any easier for them. Rs are welcome to come groveling to Dems for help when they fail. Even if it means Biden 18 as committee chairs, or whatever needs to be done to give Jeffries the gavel & restore sanity. If Democrats insist on supporting absolutely no one other than Jeffries for speaker & hold strong, things could get very interesting.