House Dems Turn Out the Lights On the GOP

Politico is reporting that while GOP leaders opposed a motion to adjourn the House, the Democrats have closed up shop and even turned out the lights. While the lights and microphones have since been turned back on, it makes for an amusing mental image and possibly even a few dark YouTube video spoofs. "Only about a half-dozen Republicans were on the floor when this began, but the crowd has grown to about 20 now, according to Patrick O'Connor. 'This is the people's House,' Rep, Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) said. 'This is not Pelosi's politiburo.' Democratic aides were furious at the GOP stunt, and reporters were kicked out of the Speaker's Lobby, the space next to the House floor where they normally interview lawmakers."

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Re:Protest

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Off-shore drilling is pointless. Anyone with any right to talk about this says that it won't affect petrol prices. The fact that it's popular does not make it worth discussing, aside from educating those ignorant of the truth. What we need to do—what we should have done long ago—is invest in sustainable energy. I understand that most people couldn't care less about sustaining anything but their own lifestyle, but at the end of the day, sustainable consumption is the only maintainable lifestyle.

Re:It's called speculation...

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I happen to think it's an unfair profit. If you believe otherwise, just go ahead and state that you believe the profits are fair. Tell everyone you think the oil companies deserve that money.