Comments on: A Parliament Of Badgers http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/ Reality-based political commentary Thu, 07 May 2026 04:19:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: nypoet22 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201745 nypoet22 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:30:59 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201745 i'm still on about badgers. <b>Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Mushroom, mushroom, a- Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Mushroom, mushroom, a- Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Mush-mushroom, a Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Argh! Snake, a snake! Snaaake! A snaaaake, oooh its a snake! It's a badger, badger, badger, badger Bbadger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger Mushroom, mushroom, a- ~Jonti Picking</b>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIyixC9NsLI" rel="nofollow">the badger song</a> i'm still on about badgers.

Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Mushroom, mushroom, a-
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Mushroom, mushroom, a-
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Mush-mushroom, a
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Argh! Snake, a snake!
Snaaake! A snaaaake, oooh its a snake!
It's a badger, badger, badger, badger
Bbadger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger
Mushroom, mushroom, a-

~Jonti Picking, the badger song

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201735 Elizabeth Miller Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:09:38 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201735 <i>So unless Joe’s docs have higher classifications rather than lower Joe’s docs is a big nothingburger.</i> While the differences are stark and striking, I don't think diminishing the seriousness of it is the right political move. So unless Joe’s docs have higher classifications rather than lower Joe’s docs is a big nothingburger.

While the differences are stark and striking, I don't think diminishing the seriousness of it is the right political move.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201734 Elizabeth Miller Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:07:48 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201734 And, there is the General, Petraeus - the guy CNN touts as their military analyst. Heh. And, there is the General, Petraeus - the guy CNN touts as their military analyst. Heh.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201733 Elizabeth Miller Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:05:55 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201733 Caddy, And, the docs were in an envelope marked 'VP Personal'. My thoughts are that there are three versions of this movie - Clinton, Trump and Biden - and my guy comes out on top, any which way you slice it! :) Caddy,

And, the docs were in an envelope marked 'VP Personal'.
My thoughts are that there are three versions of this movie - Clinton, Trump and Biden - and my guy comes out on top, any which way you slice it! :)

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201732 Elizabeth Miller Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:03:20 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201732 JFC[12], I saw that comment of mine this morning and seriously don't remember tapping it out. Not really sure what that means ... JFC[12],

I saw that comment of mine this morning and seriously don't remember tapping it out. Not really sure what that means ...

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201729 MtnCaddy Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:18:01 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201729 Okaaay. <a href="“" rel="nofollow">Reporting</a> says there were TS/SCI docs among those that Joe’s lawyers turned over upon discovery. Not remotely as willful as Trump but still, it’s not a good look. Okaaay. Reporting says there were TS/SCI docs among those that Joe’s lawyers turned over upon discovery. Not remotely as willful as Trump but still, it’s not a good look.

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201728 MtnCaddy Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:50:10 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201728 [12] It depends on something that we don’t know — the security classifications of the comparatively small number of doc(s) found at Joe’s think tank. Trump had highest classification TS/SCI docs among literally hundreds of classified docs and repeatedly refused to give them up. In contrast, Joe’s attorneys immediately called the National Archives and surrendered all the docs when the NA showed up the very next morning to take custody. So unless Joe’s docs have higher classifications rather than lower <i>Joe’s docs is a big nothingburger. [12]

It depends on something that we don’t know — the security classifications of the comparatively small number of doc(s) found at Joe’s think tank. Trump had highest classification TS/SCI docs among literally hundreds of classified docs and repeatedly refused to give them up. In contrast, Joe’s attorneys immediately called the National Archives and surrendered all the docs when the NA showed up the very next morning to take custody. So unless Joe’s docs have higher classifications rather than lower Joe’s docs is a big nothingburger.

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201727 MtnCaddy Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:25:14 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201727 [10] Yo, <i>clown show</i> joins <i>shit show</i> and <i>dumpster fire </i> as phrases describing our new Republican House majority <b>…that I did NOT invent.</b>In fact I started seeing all of them across various media platforms going back to when the Repugs were still sweating out their House majority right after the election.. I wasn’t joking, I was merely using clown show as a descriptor of the [pick from the above list] Republicans. And I assure you that no clown was harmed in the posting of [2]. [10]

Yo, clown show joins shit show and dumpster fire as phrases describing our new Republican House majority …that I did NOT invent.In fact I started seeing all of them across various media platforms going back to when the Repugs were still sweating out their House majority right after the election..

I wasn’t joking, I was merely using clown show as a descriptor of the [pick from the above list] Republicans. And I assure you that no clown was harmed in the posting of [2].

]]> By: John From Censornati http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201726 John From Censornati Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:26:28 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201726 [9] <i>I'm beginning to think that that is the worst thing that could ever have happened to him.</i> It's difficult to understand why anybody wants the job. Fat Donny could've continued his crime wave untouched for the rest of his life had he not invited such scrutiny. <i>I don't believe very much in the "promise of America" anymore ...</i> A wise choice. Maybe Joe's new document scandal will convince him to go away. [9] I'm beginning to think that that is the worst thing that could ever have happened to him.

It's difficult to understand why anybody wants the job. Fat Donny could've continued his crime wave untouched for the rest of his life had he not invited such scrutiny.

I don't believe very much in the "promise of America" anymore ...

A wise choice.

Maybe Joe's new document scandal will convince him to go away.

]]> By: nypoet22 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201725 nypoet22 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:05:18 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201725 Mushroom, mushroom Snake, ohh, it's a snake Mushroom, mushroom
Snake, ohh, it's a snake

]]> By: Speak2 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201724 Speak2 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:23:32 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201724 MC [2] Being a professional clown requires hard work and training. It's not easy. You insult them when you compare the GOP to clowns. Please be more considerate Obviously, that sounds like a joke, but it really isn't. MC [2]
Being a professional clown requires hard work and training. It's not easy. You insult them when you compare the GOP to clowns. Please be more considerate

Obviously, that sounds like a joke, but it really isn't.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201723 Elizabeth Miller Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:30:13 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201723 I've been waiting forever for Biden to be the POTUS but I'm beginning to think that that is the worst thing that could ever have happened to him. I don't believe very much in the "promise of America" anymore ... :( I've been waiting forever for Biden to be the POTUS but I'm beginning to think that that is the worst thing that could ever have happened to him.

I don't believe very much in the "promise of America" anymore ... :(

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201722 Elizabeth Miller Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:27:07 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201722 Are ya sure about that? Are ya sure about that?

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201721 MtnCaddy Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:16:32 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201721 [4] You have to give the Repugs more time to get their act together (see race, Speaker) before we even get a whiff of investigations. [4]

You have to give the Repugs more time to get their act together (see race, Speaker) before we even get a whiff of investigations.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201720 Elizabeth Miller Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:52:40 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201720 Actually, it's all beyond hilarious. Actually, it's all beyond hilarious.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201719 Elizabeth Miller Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:51:56 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201719 Clinton, Trump and Biden ... the three amigos. Heh. Clinton, Trump and Biden ... the three amigos. Heh.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201718 Elizabeth Miller Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:51:13 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201718 When do the investigations begin!? When do the investigations begin!?

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201717 Elizabeth Miller Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:18:51 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201717 Did someone say they have some rose-coloured glasses? Did someone say they have some rose-coloured glasses?

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201716 MtnCaddy Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:15:58 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201716 <i>It won’t matter in the slightest if nothing nefarious is uncovered…</i> To Repugs, of course not. But after three decent election cycles and 81 million Americans voting for Joe Biden/against the insanity… More insanity WILL, however, make a difference to at least some independents and some people who don’t generally vote. I’m sad that it’s come to this, but I am otherwise okay with watching the GOP clown show along with some Trump-DoJ action during this 118th Congress. Nothing but good news for Dems heading into 2024, I say It won’t matter in the slightest if nothing nefarious is uncovered…

To Repugs, of course not. But after three decent election cycles and 81 million Americans voting for Joe Biden/against the insanity…

More insanity WILL, however, make a difference to at least some independents and some people who don’t generally vote.

I’m sad that it’s come to this, but I am otherwise okay with watching the GOP clown show along with some Trump-DoJ action during this 118th Congress. Nothing but good news for Dems heading into 2024, I say

]]> By: ListenWhenYouHear http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/01/09/a-parliament-of-badgers/#comment-201715 ListenWhenYouHear Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:54:27 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23032#comment-201715 From Jennifer Ruben at the Washington Post: <I> Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) got off to a flying start in the 118th Congress with what will forever be known as the “alphabet speech,” including this bit of acrostic poetry:<b> We will never compromise our principles. House Democrats will always put American values over autocracy. Benevolence over bigotry. The Constitution over the cult. Democracy over demagogues. Economic opportunity over extremism. Freedom over fascism. Governing over gaslighting. Hopefulness over hatred. Inclusion over isolation. Justice over judicial overreach. Knowledge over kangaroo courts. Liberty over limitation. Maturity over Mar-a-Lago. Normalcy over negativity. Opportunity over obstruction. People over politics. Quality-of-life issues over QAnon. Reason over racism. Substance over slander. Triumph over tyranny. Understanding over ugliness. Voting rights over voter suppression. Working families over the well connected. Xenial [hospitality] over xenophobia. ‘Yes, we can’ over ‘you can’t do it,’ and zealous representation over zero-sum confrontation.</b> All the more impressive for speaking without notes or a teleprompter, Jeffries set a tone for Democrats that was both contemporary and high-minded, fun and sophisticated. With the cadence of a preacher and erudite vocabulary of a professor, he perfectly encapsulated the difference between his party’s optimism and accomplishment and his opponents’ bitterness even in victory.</i> From Jennifer Ruben at the Washington Post:

Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) got off to a flying start in the 118th Congress with what will forever be known as the “alphabet speech,” including this bit of acrostic poetry:

We will never compromise our principles. House Democrats will always put American values over autocracy. Benevolence over bigotry. The Constitution over the cult. Democracy over demagogues. Economic opportunity over extremism. Freedom over fascism. Governing over gaslighting. Hopefulness over hatred. Inclusion over isolation. Justice over judicial overreach. Knowledge over kangaroo courts. Liberty over limitation. Maturity over Mar-a-Lago. Normalcy over negativity. Opportunity over obstruction. People over politics. Quality-of-life issues over QAnon. Reason over racism. Substance over slander. Triumph over tyranny. Understanding over ugliness. Voting rights over voter suppression. Working families over the well connected. Xenial [hospitality] over xenophobia. ‘Yes, we can’ over ‘you can’t do it,’ and zealous representation over zero-sum confrontation.

All the more impressive for speaking without notes or a teleprompter, Jeffries set a tone for Democrats that was both contemporary and high-minded, fun and sophisticated. With the cadence of a preacher and erudite vocabulary of a professor, he perfectly encapsulated the difference between his party’s optimism and accomplishment and his opponents’ bitterness even in victory.

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