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Summary

The article discusses the controversial presence of George Santos in Congress despite numerous fabrications in his background, alongside other political absurdities and power plays within the U.S. House of Representatives.

Abstract

The piece, titled "How The F*** is George Santos Still in Office? And other silly shit in the halls of Congress," critically examines the ongoing tenure of George Santos, a Republican congressman from New York's 3rd District, who has been sworn into office amidst a flurry of unverified claims about his personal and professional history. The author likens Santos to the fictional Walter Mitty character due to the fantastical nature of his reported background. The article also touches on the recent speakership struggle of Kevin McCarthy, the potential short-lived nature of his leadership, and the theatrical political stunts performed by representatives such as Ronny Jackson. It further addresses the possibility of a ban on gas stoves by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the rise of Marjorie Taylor Greene's influence in Congress. The author expresses a desire for more intelligent politicians and less childish power dynamics, reminding readers that politicians serve at the pleasure of the electorate.

Opinions

  • The author expresses skepticism about George Santos's legitimacy as a congressman, given the fabrications in his background.
  • Kevin McCarthy's speakership is viewed with skepticism, suggesting it could be short-lived due to potential challenges from the House Freedom Caucus.
  • The author ridicules Representative Ronny Jackson's dramatic response to the potential ban on gas stoves, questioning his past appointment as a rear admiral in the Navy.
  • There is a critical stance on the partisan one-upmanship and the lack of intelligent discourse in Congress.
  • The piece suggests that voters should demand more from their elected officials, implying that the current state of political affairs is unsatisfactory.
  • The author seems to welcome the idea of a ban on gas stoves, citing indoor air pollutants as a concern.
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene's anticipated rise to power is met with apprehension, especially given her past controversial statements.
  • The author humorously suggests that the political circus in Congress is akin to a schoolyard of nine-year-olds, emphasizing the need for a change in the political landscape.

POLITICS

How The F*** is George Santos Still in Office?

And other silly shit in the halls of Congress

The fence around the House of Representatives should be much higher — to keep politicians out. Photo by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash

George “Walter Mitty” Santos, a Republican from New York, represents the 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses a portion of northern Nassau County and northeast Queens.

His given name is George Anthony Devolder Santos, and he was born on July 22, 1988. I refer to him as Walter Mitty because his background appears devoid of facts, like the fictional character James Thurber created in 1939 for The New Yorker. So I have to wonder: Is that indeed his name?

Congressman George Santos. U.S. House Office of Photography

The recently-seated congressman was sworn into office last week despite the numerous accusations against him. Given that “Never” Kevin McCarthy needed all the votes he could muster to become House speaker, it’s not surprising. I mean, it only took 15 fucking rounds of cajoling a handful of haters to make it happen.

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Speaker Kevin McCarthy. U.S. House Office of Photography

Speaking of the speaker, how long before McCarthy is subjected to ouster from the speaker’s office by a member of the butt-hurt House Freedom Caucus? His time could be limited if an HFC member wakes up in a shitty mood and decides to make a motion to vacate the chair. Kevin, if you get shit-canned by the HFC, I will not lose any sleep over it.

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On the cesspool now known as Twitter, Rep. Ronny Jackson made this stunning announcement: “If the maniacs in the White House come for my stove, they can pry it from my cold dead hands. COME AND TAKE IT!!” How the hell did this twit become a rear admiral in the Navy? Oh, rear admiral. Never mind

Except no one is coming for this idiot’s stove. Well, this guy is. And he offered the best comeback I’ve seen.

Inaction Jackson was responding to a Bloomberg report published Jan. 9. A federal agency says a ban on gas stoves is on the table amid rising concern about harmful indoor air pollutants emitted by the appliances.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said a ban on gas stoves is being considered because of concerns about indoor pollutants emitted by the appliances.

The CPSC will open a window for comments on the hazards posed later this winter.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene is poised to become a power player in the House. And she forewarned this lunacy during an October interview with “The New York Times Magazine.”

“I think that to be the best Speaker of the House and to please the base, he’s going to give me a lot of power and a lot of leeway,” she said.

Who wouldn’t love to be a fly on that wall when McCarthy ushers Greene into his office?

I wonder if she’ll introduce legislation to eliminate Jewish space lasers.

I reread Greene’s quote. I need a drink. Luckily, my daughter was gifted a bottle of Crown Royal yesterday. Cheers!

Anyone else need a shot? Author photo

Both parties deserve their comeuppance for stupid shit. And the one-upmanship that occurs every time power changes in Congress needs to stop. Voters need to step back and decide if new, intelligent politicians should fill the breach, not a school-yard full of nine-year-olds. The last time I looked, these fuckers worked for us.

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