When I went to bed around 1:00 AM yesterday, I’d left open the live stream of the House lawmakers voting on the one big beautiful bill. It had no sound for hours and hours before I went to bed so I didn’t give it any thought.
At some point around 4:30 AM, the filibuster was in full swing with modulated ranting that bested any fire and brimstone preacher I’ve ever heard.
The loud voice that woke me up? Nancy Pelosi! 😱
I understand the reason for the “magic minute” for the minority and majority leaders. BUT… I think it’s ridiculous that the time is unlimited. There’s only so much you can say that really matters, and it’s become nothing but a tool for grandstanding and attacking the other party.
For example, Hakeem Jeffries spoke for 8 hours and 44 minutes debating in opposition to the Republican tax-cut bill. At the times I tuned in, I heard him mention everything except his neighbor’s cousin’s sister-in-law’s best friend’s uncle’s dog. I don’t see how those in attendance stayed awake. We thought it was boring.
Professional speakers can covey a primary business thought with actionable steps in 60-90 minutes. I figure that would be a good cutoff for politicians too.
Happy 4th of July!
There isn’t an American flag emoji in Windows operating system. Oh, there’s a pride flag and transgender flag… but no stars and stripes. Y’all… that’s the kind of thing that simply doesn’t seem right to me. I don’t care there’s a flag to represent LGBTQ+, pride, or transgenders… but not in place of country flags. Fair would be to include ALL or NONE.
You CAN; however, find an American flag emoji on the Apple operating system by searching “July.” 🇺🇸
How are you celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the birth of the United States as a free nation?
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