Striking images in your paragraph beginning "What a way to trail into the twilight . . . " but you lose me with "a creditable career." For this reader, Grassley showed what stuff he's made of years ago with his blatant lie about Obamacare, saying that it would be "pulling the plug on Grandma." Insurance companies, refusing to insure people with "pre-existing conditions," even if the condition had been teenage acne, had been pulling the plug on grandmothers and others for years. Now Grassley is finding out that the narcissist and would-be tyrant in the White House is not a nice guy, not even to his loyal crew. That he cares about no one but himself. It's about time.
Well done, Art. Grassley is little more than an old fool at this point. I agree that he and trump deserve one another. The sad thing is that the old codger likely views that as a compliment.
Amen! He can give up all that PR generated baloney about the folksy old farmer in the sweater vest. Grassley hasn’t changed, he is who he’s always been. He’s just taken the smiley face off and slipped on his alligator shoes. I wonder what it’s like to be 91, drawing closer to those pearly gates and explaining away his behavior with “But I only followed orders.”
Art, what do you think Trump's GOT on these guys? It has to be more than power for Grassley, at his age. You'd think legacy would drive the guy by now. He's got absolutely nothing to lose. So what is it that's got these guys in lockstep? I'm beginning to believe the next election is already rigged and they've been notified, as paranoid as that sounds.
with musks' satellites literally surrounding the entire earth, i believe it is time to start hand counting all of the ballots on election day...just a paranoid thought...
Grassley’s character was first on display during the Clarence Thomas hearings. That aw shucks public servant masque has always creeped me out. NOT a creditable career in my estimation.
It would be so nice to be able to issue a pink slip to Chuckles but Father Time will do that work for us; hopefully after the next Gubernatorial and the possibility (dare I say it?) a Democrat might take the Statehouse? That way the anointed grandpickle of Chuckie doesn't get the auto nod from Kim or one of the other cult members. I laughed out loud when I heard Grassspine that he was clutching his pearls in shock that Taco boy was putting him down. ..teehee...thanks Art!
I am an outsider, but sort of follow Iowa politics. Grassley lost me when he started taking about death panels and parroting Sarah Palin. I also thought he lost it then, but maybe it was always more about the power and prestige than doing the right thing. And why Grassley would be surprised when Trump engages in personal attacks is beyond me. Trump is only interested in Trump.
There is a lesson in Grassley for all of us. There comes a time to step back from leadership and take your place out in the pasture of Wise Elders. Revered beings who have been down that Road. They know what they did when they encountered this obstacle or that problem. They are there to share their knowledge and experience if requested. We can read in a book of old newspaper about something, but if the horse is still living, we can ask a question or two if needed. And the Old Horse can receive gratitude for that guidance without the bruises or abuse of trying to continue to lead the charge.
Striking images in your paragraph beginning "What a way to trail into the twilight . . . " but you lose me with "a creditable career." For this reader, Grassley showed what stuff he's made of years ago with his blatant lie about Obamacare, saying that it would be "pulling the plug on Grandma." Insurance companies, refusing to insure people with "pre-existing conditions," even if the condition had been teenage acne, had been pulling the plug on grandmothers and others for years. Now Grassley is finding out that the narcissist and would-be tyrant in the White House is not a nice guy, not even to his loyal crew. That he cares about no one but himself. It's about time.
Well done, Art. Grassley is little more than an old fool at this point. I agree that he and trump deserve one another. The sad thing is that the old codger likely views that as a compliment.
Amen! He can give up all that PR generated baloney about the folksy old farmer in the sweater vest. Grassley hasn’t changed, he is who he’s always been. He’s just taken the smiley face off and slipped on his alligator shoes. I wonder what it’s like to be 91, drawing closer to those pearly gates and explaining away his behavior with “But I only followed orders.”
That, along with his cheesy DQ photo ops. Like really, THAT’S all he’s got?
same reply heard from the nazi regime at the nuremberg trials and the immigration offices in argentina and brazil...
Thank you, Art. A master at words, you are!
Once you accept a convicted felon and rapist as your leader, there just isn’t any way to act like you have scruples. You don’t.
Chuck Grassley has long said one thing and done another. In the Trump era, it's gotten much worse.
Grassley has permanently damaged any legacy he might have left. It's incredibly sad and infuriating to witness.
Art, what do you think Trump's GOT on these guys? It has to be more than power for Grassley, at his age. You'd think legacy would drive the guy by now. He's got absolutely nothing to lose. So what is it that's got these guys in lockstep? I'm beginning to believe the next election is already rigged and they've been notified, as paranoid as that sounds.
with musks' satellites literally surrounding the entire earth, i believe it is time to start hand counting all of the ballots on election day...just a paranoid thought...
The fans in the stands are scurrying for that home run ball you just launched Art!
I’m ashamed to say I voted for him a couple times, tho it was many many years ago, when I believed he had integrity.
Same.
Grassley’s character was first on display during the Clarence Thomas hearings. That aw shucks public servant masque has always creeped me out. NOT a creditable career in my estimation.
It would be so nice to be able to issue a pink slip to Chuckles but Father Time will do that work for us; hopefully after the next Gubernatorial and the possibility (dare I say it?) a Democrat might take the Statehouse? That way the anointed grandpickle of Chuckie doesn't get the auto nod from Kim or one of the other cult members. I laughed out loud when I heard Grassspine that he was clutching his pearls in shock that Taco boy was putting him down. ..teehee...thanks Art!
I am an outsider, but sort of follow Iowa politics. Grassley lost me when he started taking about death panels and parroting Sarah Palin. I also thought he lost it then, but maybe it was always more about the power and prestige than doing the right thing. And why Grassley would be surprised when Trump engages in personal attacks is beyond me. Trump is only interested in Trump.
For some of us old folks, we have seen the fleas on the big dogs eyeing Grassley since the 70's.
Bravo, a home run!
There is a lesson in Grassley for all of us. There comes a time to step back from leadership and take your place out in the pasture of Wise Elders. Revered beings who have been down that Road. They know what they did when they encountered this obstacle or that problem. They are there to share their knowledge and experience if requested. We can read in a book of old newspaper about something, but if the horse is still living, we can ask a question or two if needed. And the Old Horse can receive gratitude for that guidance without the bruises or abuse of trying to continue to lead the charge.
Good god!