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The House operates like a 17th century pirate crew
Seventeenth century pirate crews were nominally democratic much like today’s House. They had norms and rules. The Captain held office at the pleasure of the crew. As in Treasure Island, the Captain could be given “the black spot,” a demand … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Economics, Political
Tagged black spot, Blackbeard, debt ceiling, Speaker McCarthy, Treasure Island, vacate the chair
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