When You Impeach President Trump And Still Lose The Support Of The Progressive Left

Congressman Shri Thanedar's performative impeachment action of President Trump, intended to shore up the progressive wing of support in his Democrat-lock district has failed, bigly.

The Detroit Free Press: Rep. Rashida Tlaib endorses Donavan McKinney in Democratic race against Shri Thanedar

There are two strikes against Thannedar:

1.  He's not pro-terrorist so he lost the "progressive" Islamist and Arab vote; and

2.  He's not Black.  Yes, Democrats are all about race. He's in a solidly Democrat Black district, and the Black Democrat powers-that-be want a Black representative.

Congressman Thanedar needs a T-shirt that reads: 

 "I filed impeachment articles against Trump, and all I got was this lousy t-shirt."

Trump Acquitted Again

Yet another sham impeachment brought to a close with the appropriate result of an acquittal. 

Expect "peaceful protests", riots and property damage as a result.

On the upside the continuous snowfall we're having right now should tamp the enthusiasm for such lawlessness down a bit in this area.

Tlaib: Let's Impeach Trump, Because Orange Man Bad, Or Something

Tlaib the local Dem gift that keeps on giving, joins the idiot wing of the Democrat clown car in issuing resolutions to impeach Trump.

Tlaib's resolution, much like its predecessors, seems to be impeach Trump first, find some reason for it later.

The Detroit News: Tlaib plans to file impeachment resolution against Trump

Freshman U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Wednesday she plans to file a resolution this month to start impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, calling him "dangerous to our American democracy."

The Detroit Democrat's resolution will call for the House Judiciary Committee to investigate grounds for Trump's impeachment, she said.

"I can't wait to be able to file this resolution because I think a transparent and open investigation into the president's dealings is important," said Tlaib, surrounded by about 20 impeachment activists in her Capitol Hill office.

Tlaib has long called for Trump's impeachment. She made national headlines hours after her January swearing-in by issuing a cry at a Washington party to "impeach the mother(expletive)."

Bring some popcorn, the Dems are definitely putting on a show for their base - much sound, furry, and Orange Man Bad, with no actual grounds for impeachment.

Rep Tlaib Has Had Quite A Week

Rep Rashida Tlaib (D-Dearbornistan, D-Palestine, D-Vie Prog), has had quite a week.

In addition to her vulgar outburst regarding Trump, her supporters removed Israel from a map in her Congressional Office.

Yes, really.

It's going to be an interesting couple years in Congress.

Keep it Classy There, Tlaib

Michigan's newest Congresscritter has decided to make a splash for herself and get noticed. Perhaps Occasional-Cortex was hogging the limelight and Rashida Tlaib wanted some progressive spotlight time on herself.

Because nothing says classy and "truth-to-power" like fever-dreams of impeachment delivered with profanity:

The Detroit Free Press: Rashida Tlaib on Donald Trump: We will 'impeach the mother****er'

She followed up this embarrassing vulgar proclamation (to her kid no less and then to a crowd of like minded moonbats) with an op-ed breathlessly making the case for immediate impeachment of Trump without any evidence of, you know, impeachment-worthy acts:

The Detroit Free Press: Now is the time to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump

Have the popcorn ready kids, the Democrats have taken the house and lost their marbles. This session of Congress is going to be fun as the progs play to the nutty wing of their base.

If You're Too Dangerous To Be Allowed To Fly...You're Too Dangerous To Serve In Congress, Right?

You really can't make this stuff up.

One of the leaders of the gang of pouters currently having a tantrum on the floor of Congress seeking to prevent anyone on the no-fly list from buying a firearm is in fact on the no-fly list himself.

Independent Journal: Congressman Leading the Way to Stop Those on Terrorist Watch List from Buying Guns is on Watch List

Surely John Lewis is too dangerous to be allowed to serve as a Congressman. After all, he's on The List.

Government Shutdown: Memorials and Parks Closed. Oh My!

Much of the government shutdown really has no effect on the average person, unless the government goes out of its way to make it so.

One prime example is the shutting down of the national parks and monuments like the World War 2 monument. Even without government workers, it's not like the parks and monument are going to disappear. Closing them is simply petulance on the part of the Democrats, as even without government workers present, people could still ably camp, visit memorials and even drive through Yosemite, all on their own without any officials present. After all, they;'re Americans, and don't need the government holding their hands.

Now, if the FedGov is concerned about those who must first tug a forelock and ask permission or need to hold a government official's hand to visit a park and are thus worried about liability due to such helpless fools, and given governmental immunity that's hard to fathom, they should simply post a sign saying "No federal personnel or services available, enter at own risk".

I'd wager few would worry much about their absence.

Of course, such a closure didn't stop some determined American veterans from getting to the World War 2 Memorial:

The Detroit News: Battle of the Mall: WW2 vets storm WW2 memorial after Obama shutdown

Just moments ago on the National Mall, a group of World War II veterans (not many of those left, sadly) walked up to the World War II Memorial – their monument – only to find it surrounded by police tape, denying them access. But, as is characteristic with the folks who make up the Greatest Generation, the vets – canes, walkers and all — would have none of this nonsense. They stormed their memorial while Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, distracted police.

Good on the vets and Rep. King for seeing through the shutdown melt-down charade and visiting their memorial.

We'll Lose Money With Every Illegal immigrant, But We'll Make It Up In Volume

The Detroit Free Press Headline reads: Social Security: Immigration bill would boost economy

Apparently having a few million now legalized low-skilled workers will be a boon to this economy. You know the same economy where there's currently a surplus of low-skilled workers and if anything employers are clamoring for highly specialized skilled workers.

The dubious claim is that legalizing these workers, who are at least in theory already here and working under the table, will result in economic growth and help save Social Security.

In a letter to Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., one of the members of the Senate "Gang of Eight" that is pushing for the overhaul, Social Security Chief Actuary Stephen Goss estimated the bill would add 3.2 million jobs, increase the country's gross domestic product (GDP) by 1.63% and bolster the Social Security trust fund over the next 10 years.

In other words, 3.2 million new legalized workers paying into Social Security at low wages will save the system, the very same system where low wage workers can end up drawing more from it and other programs than they contribute. What could possibly go wrong?

It's only revealed five paragraphs down in the article the real economic effect of such legalization:

However, those who oppose legalization of unauthorized immigrants, such as the Heritage Foundation, say allowing 11 million people who are largely low-skilled to access U.S. taxpayer-funded social benefits will cost more than it generates. A recent Heritage study predicted the bill would cost the country $6.3 trillion over the next 50 years.

Interesting to see that the US Government in taking over GM also adopted GM's economic philosophy.

Congressman Peters Replies

Just received a response to my letter sent to Congressman Peters.

The content, given that Rep. Peters is a Democrat's Democrat, is not unexpected.

Dear Aaron

Thank you for contacting me regarding newly proposed safety legislation to reduce gun violence. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to express your views on this very important matter. Your input is, and always will be, welcomed and appreciated.

As a father, the tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary school was deeply unsettling to me and reaffirms my belief we must do more to protect our children and our communities from senseless acts of violence. Gun violence is all too common; firearms claimed the lives of 450 victims in Michigan in 2011 alone.

The shooting in Newtown has brought us together to start a national conversation on what we can do to keep weapons out of the hands of criminals. As a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and trained marksmen, I understand the unique place firearms hold in American heritage and history. Our government will not, and should not, take guns away from responsible gun owners, but we must do more to reduce gun related violence and protect our children.

I believe that to make progress on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, we are going to have to come together to implement common sense solutions. For example, I have consistently supported fully funding and implementing the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), the filter put into place by Congress to stop criminals and the mentally ill from getting their hands on a gun. But this system can only be effective if it is fully put to use. Currently many gun sales are not subject to background checks, including those at gun shows and between private sellers. This is why I believe expanding universal background checks will be a necessary step in ensuring we do not place guns in the hands of dangerous individuals.

I also support a limit on high capacity ammunition magazines, which have been used in mass shootings in Aurora, Virginia Tech, and Tucson. These measures will preserve the rights of responsible gun owners while limiting the ability of vicious criminals to commit mass acts of violence.

In addition to these sensible gun safety measures, I believe we must improve school safety, gain a better understanding of the relationship between media violence and gun violence, and increase access to mental health services. I support the newly proposed Comprehensive School Safety program which will allow schools to hire additional psychologists, social workers, and resource officers. I also support the President's request for Congress to fund Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research on the relationship between video games, media images, and violence. Finally, I am proud that I supported health care reform, necessary legislation that is expanding access to mental health services to millions of Americans, adults and children alike.

While we will never be able to stop every single act of violence, these measures will save lives. I will do everything possible to pass sensible legislation that will reduce gun violence, further expand access to mental health services, and research the link between media portrayals of violence and real world violent behavior.

I would like to thank you again for contacting me. I always enjoy hearing from constituents and hope that you take the time to contact me again soon. For more information, please feel free to visit my website, http://www.peters.house.gov.

Sincerely,
Gary C. Peters
Member of Congress

It is interesting that unlike Sen Mikulski's response to New Jovian Thunderbolt, he doesn't mention the "assault weapons" ban part of the bill and whether he supports or opposes such a taking away of such guns from responsible owners. He only states he's in favor of universal background checks (including the outright lie that you don't need a check if you purchase a firearm at a gun show - try to buy from a dealer at a gun show and you'll see the lie for what it is), and a "limit on high capacity magazines".

In the spirit of compromise, I'll gladly accept a limit on "high cap" magazines of owning 100 such magazines per each and every gun that I have or may buy - that sounds reasonable as more than that and I may run out of storage space. However, I doubt that is what he means.

Sigh.

Keep sending the politicians respectful yet informative letters. If enough people do it they may figure out there is a political price to pay for supporting this unconstitutional dreck.

Sadly, Rep Peters is in a gerrymandered Democrat super-safe district, so any challenge would have to be at during the primary.

Use Your Time Wisely And Contact Your Representative

As SayUncle reports, Democrats have introduced a magazine (and mail order ammo) ban in Congress today: Bill banning standard capacity magazines

Take a moment out of scrounging around the net looking for any magazines or ammo to buy and write your representative now.

Unfortunately, my Congressman is Gary Peters, a Democrat's Democrat, and my email is unlikely to sway him. However, not doing so certainly won't help, and if every gun owner in his district spoke up it could make a difference.

My email to him, feel free to copy as desired or just use it to inspire your own:

Dear Congressman Peters:

I'm writing this email as a constituent urging you to oppose, or at the very least refrain from supporting "The High Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act" that was introduced today.

Such a law will infringe on the rights of millions of law abiding Americans, including your constituents who have committed no crime at all due to the acts of a mentally disturbed person who is not representative of firearm owners nor Americans in general.

Further, such a law will not actually prevent such criminal acts and will instead harm law-abiding citizens from both participating in a variety of sporting activities and having effective means of self-defense.

Instead I request you take a far more daring and visionary step and instead push for comprehensive mental health care reform and treatment of these deranged individuals and preventing them from acquiring firearms and committing crimes rather than punish sane Americans, including your supporters.

Respectfully,

Aaron

Go forth and get your emails moving, most especially if you live in a district with some of the Republicans that seem to be folding like cheap suits on this (or is that just folding like a Republican?).

Electrons are free, your freedom isn't.

In the wake of Federal banking reform to help defaulters, fees go up for all. Who knew?

Who indeed? Its not like this wasn't a predicted consequence of reducing charges on those who don't pay their credit card bills on time or overdraft their accounts.

The Detroit Free Press: Banks hit customers with higher fees -- and more of them

Well, Prof Todd Zywicki of the Volokh Conspiracy certainly did. He gets one free "I told you so" to everyone that claimed it wouldn't happen. However, that doesn't make the increased fees any more palatable.

As usual with this administration, and Democrats in general, the responsible are stuck with the increased costs and those who are irresponsible are relieved of, or get reduced, consequences for their actions as everyone pays for their failings.

Update: A similar and thoughtful post from The Blogprof: Thank a Democrat: Banks hit customers with higher fees -- and more of them because of increased government regulations