The Republicans in the Swamp are Doing Swampy Things

The Republican battle for Speaker of the House of Representatives continues with multiple factions competing for influence.  The sausage making inside the GOPe conference is doing what that sausage makers in the GOPe conference always do.  There’s a lot of opposition to Kevin McCarthy and the vast majority of it is well deserved. Yes, the […] The post The Republicans in the Swamp are Doing Swampy Things appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Republicans in the Swamp are Doing Swampy ThingsThe Last Refuge...[More]

The Republicans in the Swamp are Doing Swampy Things

The Republican battle for Speaker of the House of Representatives continues with multiple factions competing for influence.  The sausage making inside the GOPe conference is doing what that sausage makers in the GOPe conference always do.  There’s a lot of opposition to Kevin McCarthy and the vast majority of it is well deserved. Yes, the […] The post The Republicans in the Swamp are Doing Swampy Things appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Republicans in the Swamp are Doing Swampy ThingsThe Last Refuge...[More]

Videos, Matt Gaetz Blasts Speaker Candidate Kevin McCarthy During Floor Speech, Jim Jordan Responds

Republican house member Matt Gaetz delivered a fiery speech in opposition to Republican candidate for Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy. Florida Representative Matt Gaetz nominates Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, and then gives a blistering critique of California Representative Kevin McCarthy as a selfish, self-centered political sellout who will do anything to gain power and […] The post Videos, Matt Gaetz Blasts Speaker Candidate Kevin McCarthy During Floor Speech, Jim Jordan Responds to Multiple Votes for Him appeared first on The Last ...[More]

Videos, Matt Gaetz Blasts Speaker Candidate Kevin McCarthy During Floor Speech, Jim Jordan Responds

Republican house member Matt Gaetz delivered a fiery speech in opposition to Republican candidate for Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy. Florida Representative Matt Gaetz nominates Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, and then gives a blistering critique of California Representative Kevin McCarthy as a selfish, self-centered political sellout who will do anything to gain power and […] The post Videos, Matt Gaetz Blasts Speaker Candidate Kevin McCarthy During Floor Speech, Jim Jordan Responds to Multiple Votes for Him appeared first on The Last ...[More]

VIDEO, Congress Electing Speaker of House, Republican McCarthy Fails on First Bid, Democrat Hakeem J

The House of Representatives continues efforts to elect a Speaker of the House.  Republican candidate Kevin McCarthy failed in his first-round effort on the floor in dramatic fashion. A group of conservatives blocked his path amid one of the smallest GOP House majorities in history.  Democrat Hakeem Jeffries had the highest overall number of votes, but […] The post VIDEO, Congress Electing Speaker of House, Republican McCarthy Fails on First Bid, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries Achieves Highest Votes in First Round appeared first on The Last Refu...[More]

VIDEO, Congress Electing Speaker of House, Republican McCarthy Fails on First Bid, Democrat Hakeem J

The House of Representatives continues efforts to elect a Speaker of the House.  Republican candidate Kevin McCarthy failed in his first-round effort on the floor in dramatic fashion. A group of conservatives blocked his path amid one of the smallest GOP House majorities in history.  Democrat Hakeem Jeffries had the highest overall number of votes, but […] The post VIDEO, Congress Electing Speaker of House, Republican McCarthy Fails on First Bid, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries Achieves Highest Votes in First Round appeared first on The Last Refu...[More]

After Three Failed Attempts to Elect a Speaker, The House of Representatives Adjourns Until Noon Tom

The House of Representatives failed to elect a House Speaker through three rounds of voting.   Approximately 20 members of the Republican conference will not vote for Kevin McCarthy, as a result there is a stalemate.   The Republican caucus requested adjournment until noon tomorrow, Wednesday January 4th. Essentially Kevin McCarthy needs to: (1) step aside and […] The post After Three Failed Attempts to Elect a Speaker, The House of Representatives Adjourns Until Noon Tomorrow appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: After Three...[More]

After Three Failed Attempts to Elect a Speaker, The House of Representatives Adjourns Until Noon Tom

The House of Representatives failed to elect a House Speaker through three rounds of voting.   Approximately 20 members of the Republican conference will not vote for Kevin McCarthy, as a result there is a stalemate.   The Republican caucus requested adjournment until noon tomorrow, Wednesday January 4th. Essentially Kevin McCarthy needs to: (1) step aside and […] The post After Three Failed Attempts to Elect a Speaker, The House of Representatives Adjourns Until Noon Tomorrow appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: After Three...[More]

Inflation is Crushing the Middle Class and Unfortunately More Price Increases are Likely in 2023

It’s almost painful to go to the grocery store today, not just because the prices for everything are so high, but also because seeing the stress amid the working-class shopping is palpable.  Unfortunately, while we may have a momentary plateau on current pricing, there’s a strong possibility another wave of higher prices is yet to […] The post Inflation is Crushing the Middle Class and Unfortunately More Price Increases are Likely in 2023 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Inflation is Crushing the Middle Class and Unfort...[More]

Inflation is Crushing the Middle Class and Unfortunately More Price Increases are Likely in 2023

It’s almost painful to go to the grocery store today, not just because the prices for everything are so high, but also because seeing the stress amid the working-class shopping is palpable.  Unfortunately, while we may have a momentary plateau on current pricing, there’s a strong possibility another wave of higher prices is yet to […] The post Inflation is Crushing the Middle Class and Unfortunately More Price Increases are Likely in 2023 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Inflation is Crushing the Middle Class and Unfort...[More]

Bills-Bengals Game Suspended After Player Damar Hamlin Collapses After Tackle, Intubated Not Breathi

In a tragic event Buffalo Bills player Damar Halmin (#3) collapsed unconscious after a routine collision during with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The game was in the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. After the hit and tackle, Hamlin got up off the ground, stood in place for a moment and then collapsed unconscious on […] The post Bills-Bengals Game Suspended After Player Damar Hamlin Collapses After Tackle, Intubated Not Breathing on His Own appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Bills-Bengals Game Suspended After Player Damar...[More]

Bills-Bengals Game Suspended After Player Damar Hamlin Collapses After Tackle, Intubated Not Breathi

In a tragic event Buffalo Bills player Damar Halmin (#3) collapsed unconscious after a routine collision during with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The game was in the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. After the hit and tackle, Hamlin got up off the ground, stood in place for a moment and then collapsed unconscious on […] The post Bills-Bengals Game Suspended After Player Damar Hamlin Collapses After Tackle, Intubated Not Breathing on His Own appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Bills-Bengals Game Suspended After Player Damar...[More]

Tuesday January 3rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday January 3rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday January 3rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

Tuesday January 3rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday January 3rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday January 3rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

January 3rd – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 714

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post January 3rd � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 714 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: January 3rd � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 714The Last Refuge...[More]

January 3rd – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 714

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post January 3rd � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 714 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: January 3rd � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 714The Last Refuge...[More]

USVI Attorney General Who Filed Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase Over Epstein Crimes Has Been Terminat

After successfully settling a $105 million lawsuit against the estate of Jeffrey Epstein in early December, U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise N. George then filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase saying the “bank knowingly provided and pulled the levers through which recruiters and victims were paid.”    Attorney General Denise N George has just […] The post USVI Attorney General Who Filed Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase Over Epstein Crimes Has Been Terminated appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: USVI Attorney Gen...[More]

USVI Attorney General Who Filed Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase Over Epstein Crimes Has Been Terminat

After successfully settling a $105 million lawsuit against the estate of Jeffrey Epstein in early December, U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise N. George then filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase saying the “bank knowingly provided and pulled the levers through which recruiters and victims were paid.”    Attorney General Denise N George has just […] The post USVI Attorney General Who Filed Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase Over Epstein Crimes Has Been Terminated appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: USVI Attorney Gen...[More]

Remarkable Survey: 28% Of Americans Personally Know Someone Who Died from COVID-19 Jab

A rather remarkable poll from Rasmussen [Full Data Here] shows some remarkable public polling outcomes about the COVID-19 jab. According to the survey of 1,000 Americans, 28% of the polled respondents know someone personally who died as a side-effect of the COVID-19 vaccination.  The results cut across all cultural and political boundaries as reflected in […] The post Remarkable Survey: 28% Of Americans Personally Know Someone Who Died from COVID-19 Jab appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Remarkable Survey: 28% Of Americans Pe...[More]

Remarkable Survey: 28% Of Americans Personally Know Someone Who Died from COVID-19 Jab

A rather remarkable poll from Rasmussen [Full Data Here] shows some remarkable public polling outcomes about the COVID-19 jab. According to the survey of 1,000 Americans, 28% of the polled respondents know someone personally who died as a side-effect of the COVID-19 vaccination.  The results cut across all cultural and political boundaries as reflected in […] The post Remarkable Survey: 28% Of Americans Personally Know Someone Who Died from COVID-19 Jab appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Remarkable Survey: 28% Of Americans Pe...[More]