Posted on 09/27/2015 10:48:43 AM PDT by VinL
Outgoing Speaker of the House John Boehner on Sunday didnt deny that he was referring to Senator Ted Cruz when he warned of false prophets out there spreading noise about how much [the government] can get done, even pointing to comments he made at a fundraiser where he called the Senator a jackass.
When questioned if Ted Cruz was a false prophet in an interview Sunday on Face the Nation, Boehner didnt deny the suggestion, citing past comments he made at a fundraiser in August.
Are they unrealistic about what can be done in government? CBS News host John Dickerson asked Boehner.
Absolutely theyre unrealistic! Boehner bellowed in response. But, you know, the Bible says beware of false prophets. There are people out there, you know, spreading noise about how much can get done. I mean this whole idea that were going to shut down the government to get rid of Obamacare in 2013 this plan never had chance. But over the course of the August recess in 2013, and the course of September, a lot of my Republican colleagues, who knew it was a fools errand, they were getting all this pressure from home to to do this.
And so weve got groups here in town, members of the House and Senate here in town, who whip people into a frenzy believing they can accomplish things they know they know are never going to happen, the Speaker said. But, listen, Ive had 25 great years here in Washington, Ive had great staff, Ive had great colleagues, and Im very thankful to my family and my constituents for giving me the honor to do this.
Dickerson then asked: Is Ted Cruz a false prophet?
Listen, you can pick a lot of names out, Ill let you choose them, Boehner said, sipping from his coffee mug. (RELATED: Boehner Decided To Resign Thursday Night After Saying His Prayers)
You dont debate that assertion? Dickerson further pressed.
Ill refer you to my remark at a fundraiser made in August in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Speaker Boehner replied.
At the fundraiser, the Ohio Republican reportedly said that he liked how Cruzs presidential campaign keeps that jackass out of Washington.
Too bad they ended draw and quarter traitors anymore. John Boehner will be a prime candidate to be drawn and quartered.
now it can be told.
He was one of the first politicos who were offered jobs as spokesfaces for Panther Whizz Ale.
Boner, you are the J/A.
Boehner’s attitude is pretty much, whatever it is: opposing Obama, reigning in spending, cutting government, fighting Democrats, working with his own party, well, it just can’t be done. Sniff
The important thing, the paramount objective in the Weeper’s mind is maintaining the institution, the House of Representatives.
How this guy got as far as he did is as big a riddle as how a foreign born, America-hating Marxist wound up sitting in the White House.
Good riddance Mr. Speaker. Better luck on K Street.
lol
there is no doubt in my mind that Boehner will continue to support the progressives in order to leave America a poorer place.
I condemn my congressman who has supported this guy for lo so many years.
Hmmm, one wonders how much venting he is doing over Dem obstructionism. None.
I hope that every single time conservatives do something that Boney insisted they couldn’t do and shouldn’t even try to do, I hope that Ted Cruz sends him a postcard, to the effect of, “Oh, yeah, and you were WRONG about this one, too!”
Give yourself a pat on the back if you must, but you deserved the swift kick to the ass you just got.
Ted Cruz has been called the Donald Trump of the Beltway by those who hate him and those who admire him.
I hope Boehner is haunted with nightmares of his failure and visions of Ted Cruz's leadership to reform government back to a God-fearing Constitutional republic. Maybe like General Arnold the enemies of American liberty can give you a job even as freedom lovers spit at the mention of your treachery.
Cruz is a jackass? Conservatives are garbage. Boehner just doesn’t know how to keep it classy. His brain on drugs and/or booze.
Boehner got into the stash of his Rastafarian son-in-law.
Boners remarks ( spelling on purpose) will jump Ted another five points in the polls if not more.
When the Nazis fell from power, what happened to the Vichy collaborators?
Boehner should keep that in mind.
Actually, going away mad is a bonus for me!
Maybe be needs a liver from Planned Parenthood’s organ harvesting.
Cruz gets the Boehner Jackass award? Good Show Mr. Cruz. Wear that award with pride.
Boehner only gives a damn about the House because it's where the deals go down and the money gets passed.
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