Republicans are more interested in not helping Biden than doing something about immigration

The Democrats supported stimulus money during the pandemic. They put the country first. Remember Trump put his name on the checks?

New column on @CNNOpinion

Do House Republicans really want to solve the border crisis?

Not if they bow to Donald Trump’s latest demands. https://t.co/r8N5Jg0d4V
— John Avlon (@JohnAvlon) January 19, 2024

Sen. Coons: President Biden asked Congress to fix the immigration system, to help secure the border, and make our immigration system more humane, legal, and just. House Republicans have said they don't want to fix the immigration system in advance of the election pic.twitter.com/Rf7QzUn14n
— Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) January 18, 2024

GOP Sen. Cramer on why Trump expected to oppose a Senate immigration deal.
"He's probably thinking about Biden victories, and he's right in that sense. If Joe Biden suddenly got religion and supported a border deal (reducing) flow of immigration, it'd be good for him politically" pic.twitter.com/4oMD9sm2tZ
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 22, 2024

Mitch McConnell begins floor speech on Senate immigration talks. Says a deal would represent the “most substantial border security agreement in 30 years.”

Comes as many House Republicans have already signaled little interest in it, despite not seeing the details yet, and as…
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 22, 2024

New – Senators working on major immigration deal now running into a new problem: Trump.
His likely opposition to any Senate compromise will sway many Rs in the House and Senate and put Johnson in a bind, many lawmakers told us today.

“That I think is going to weigh in heavily,”…
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 19, 2024

New from @mkraju: Top Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan says a border deal that Trump opposes would be a “nonstarter.” Sen. Kevin Cramer explains why: Trump’s “probably thinking about Joe Biden’s victories.” @LACaldwellDC weighs in. #InsidePolitics pic.twitter.com/c3Y3utNaJD
— Inside Politics (@InsidePolitics) January 21, 2024

Covers: Woody Guthrie’s Jesus Christ

“Jesus Christ” is a 1940 Woody Guthrie song. There are covers by Arlo Guthrie and U2 from Woody Guthrie tributes.

Republicans would rather make children work than pass fair immigration laws

They prefer to keep immigration issues unsolved so they can attack Biden for the problems. They even said this.

They don't actually want a border deal. They want chaos on the border as an electoral issue – and an excuse to betray Ukraine to Putin.

They also don't actually want Hunter Biden to testify, but that's another tweet. https://t.co/RHyMrVIVRW
— David Frum (@davidfrum) January 15, 2024

53% of registered voters are sane. https://t.co/0kBfEDRVqa
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 14, 2024

House Republicans do not want a deal on immigration. They just want to play politics.

“Let me tell you, I’m not willing to do too damn much right now to help a Democrat and to help Joe Biden’s approval rating,” Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas said. “I will not help the…
— House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudiciary) January 8, 2024

A red state story:

2018: “President Trump’s hard stance on immigration could impact Indiana”

2022: “Business leaders want more immigrants in Indiana to combat labor shortage”

2024: “An Indiana Republican would allow kids as young as 14 to drop out and work on corporate farms” pic.twitter.com/fMUnxSWyND
— Jesse Lee (@JesseCharlesLee) January 10, 2024

This is horrific. https://t.co/TxlUUtySWf
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) December 26, 2023

In places where child labor is more prominent, it's usually directly caused by the parents being so grossly underpaid and exploited that they can't support their family without everyone who is able to work working.

Something to think about. https://t.co/XsH5UFVPMe
— Lakyn Thee Stylist (@OgLakyn) January 11, 2024

Indiana has joined the growing list of GOP-controlled states looking to roll back child labor laws.

This is happening as child labor violations have risen nearly 300% nationwide since 2015.

Are profits really more important than the safety of children?pic.twitter.com/qCWUil6oea https://t.co/lzCY1eLe20
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) January 10, 2024

Many of the same governors rejecting summer food assistance for kids are pushing for the rollback of child labor protections. pic.twitter.com/hSZZYMqI9N
— AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIO) January 10, 2024

Nationally child labor is surging, and laws like this do the exact opposite of protecting children from being put to work in dangerous jobs.

Child labor violations were up 50% in 2023.https://t.co/rPHV3g9CFC
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) January 9, 2024

Private audits have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S. suppliers of Oreos, Gerber snacks, McDonald’s milk and other products. https://t.co/Vw8fi5vR6A
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 7, 2024

step 1:
Congressional Republicans scream "border crisis," blaming Democrats

step 2:
some Republicans and Democrats negotiate immigration reform compromise

step 3:
Congressional Republicans kill the compromise

happens over and over, under Democratic and Republican presidents https://t.co/MOu3yiklZx
— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) December 16, 2022

Immigration is America’s superpower.

This should be a huge concern for US policymakers: pic.twitter.com/JSGm7tfAVP
— Alec Stapp (@AlecStapp) December 15, 2022

I don’t think you’re supposed to just say explicitly that you’re refusing to do anything to address border chaos because you think bad outcomes for America will help Trump win.

We used to have subtext in our politics. https://t.co/vDpHBz6eDE
— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) January 15, 2024

81% of Iowa Republicans agree with Mein Kampf. https://t.co/xljfXWs8ED
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 16, 2024

Now I'm a simple shit scrubber so I don't know much about politics, but I will say I'm not entirely sure I like the idea of a room full of people who work like twelve days a year and regularly refuse to show up out of spite making decisions that effect anyone with a real job. https://t.co/MI3843tQDu
— Specter📼 (@SpecterM91) January 24, 2024

The Orioles need to trade for a starting pitcher

The Orioles need a top experienced starting pitcher. They could get one through free agency or trade. John Angelos, the Orioles owner is too cheap to spend the money needed for a top free agent so trade is the best option.

In addition, the Orioles have plenty of prospects to trade. There isn’t room at the major league level for all of the ones that are ready. To me, Holliday, Mayo and Basallo are untouchable but everyone else is available. Between prospects and players already in the majors, there are excess infielders and outfielders.

The Orioles will have to overpay since lots of teams can use a good starter. I’m fine with that. A trade makes sense financially too since players under control will get lower salaries than free agents. Dylan Cease of the White Sox looks like the best option.

Mike Elias has never traded away a top 100 prospect in Baltimore.

Could one be on the move this offseason? https://t.co/8Pyk4jP2uQ
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) January 8, 2024

Should the Orioles trade a top prospect for a starting pitcher? Our experts weigh in https://t.co/HdaFhEsaLG
— Baltimore Banner Sports (@AllBannerSports) January 10, 2024

Loosly what I would offer for Cease.

Feels fair imo https://t.co/5w11fHYelY
— Orioles Statistics (@OriolesStatist1) January 10, 2024

Similar to Michael Busch, BAL’s Joey Ortiz is
• Older (25)
• Blocked (Henderson, Holliday, Westburg, Mayo, Norby?)
• Still very good MLB-ready prospect possibly available in a trade

He may be a perfect fit with the Cubs. Let’s dive into Ortiz and discuss a possible trade. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/SB64kzLDyu
— Greg Zumach (@IvyFutures) January 15, 2024

I agree. Westburg did well at everything but hitting for power and I think that will come in 2024 since he did it in the minors. He really looked like he knew what he was doing in the field and at bat.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) January 19, 2024

2) The Orioles were the fourth most profitable team in MLB in 2022. They can spend more on players if they wanted to.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) January 19, 2024

I love “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth”

My favorite R.E.M. song from my favorite R.E.M. album. I love it for the music, not the lyrics. This one was loud.

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Great thread of fake implausible Muppets movies

#muppetmovies pic.twitter.com/iqHFaFX5Bb
— christhebarker (@christhebarker) December 16, 2022

Someone just posted muppet Westerberg. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/V9JfdM9KqQ
— High on Stress (MPLS Rock n Roll) (@highonstress) December 23, 2023

#muppetmovies pic.twitter.com/qkBPsU5vP0
— christhebarker (@christhebarker) December 17, 2022

Covers: When You Walk in the Room

I don’t remember this one. I found out about it from Greg Mitchell’s column – see the tweet below. I encourage you to subscribe to his newsletter. See the links in his column for the videos.

“When You Walk in the Room” (1963) was originally recorded by its author Jackie DeShannon.

When Springsteen told–and showed–me how Jackie DeShannon song influenced "Born to Run." https://t.co/yTI53EQfNP pic.twitter.com/lSQErDJ0be
— Greg Mitchell (@GregMitch) November 19, 2023