. . . with apologies to Thomas Dolby.

These observations from Joe Scarborough’s Twitter feed earlier this morning. . .

For those who don’t understand King/Weiner debate, here are the facts….

1. You need 218 votes to pass a bill under regular order in the House of Representatives.

2. Pelosi had over 250 votes to pass the 9/11 bill to help NY firefighters and cops.

3. Pelosi and Democrats chose to bring up the bill in a way that would require a 2/3rds vote, effectively killing the bill.

4. This procedure is called a “suspension” vote and is for non-controversial measures like naming post offices.

5. Pelosi could have ruled Republican amendments out of order and still taken the majority-wins vote.

6. If Anthony Weiner wanted to pass the bill, he would have had more luck pressuring Pelosi than screaming at King.

I know many rabid ideologues don’t let facts get in the way, but House leaders chose to kill a 9/11 relief bill they could have passed.

Why am I still surprised that rabid ideologues are so blinded by dogma? To them, facts don’t matter.

I’ve been attacked by the far left and far right today. I feel sorry for those who are blinded by dogma.

For those who haven’t seen it, this is the screaming/debate Scarborough refers.