Practically every member of the House of Representatives has either had COVID-19 or has been vaccinated. The Kabuki Theater of the masks with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and congressional leadership has been laughable.
Here’s Schemin’ Schumer attempting to look leaderly for the signing of the American Rescue Plan, but his mask is not covering his nostrils.
And Madam Speaker Cruella might as well make this one a neck scarf:
Well, KY Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Sassy) has decided to call them out, burn them, and figuratively burn the mask:
Thought America might like to know this… Few congressmen or staff or guards are wearing masks in the hallways or offices. ONLY ON THE FLOOR FOR TV. It’s all theatrics folks.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 18, 2021
No lie there, and not just the House leaders. Many Democrats have been caught either ditching the mask when they thought no one was looking or mocking the mandate when they thought the cameras were not rolling.
We’ve had enough. We are refusing to wear our masks on the floor during this vote in spite of Pelosi’s threat to take $500 from each of us.
Her rule is not based on science. All you need to know is the mask rule has only ever applied to members when they can be seen on TV !
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 18, 2021
Pelosi enacted this mask rule back in June of 2020, but added the financial penalty in January 2021, after three Democrat lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19, and blamed their Republican colleagues who refused to wear masks. This is despite the fact that members of the House and the Senate are constantly tested. This is also despite the fact that WI Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Reckless) tested positive for COVID in late December but still chose to join her colleagues in person for the Speaker of the House vote.
As I said, Kabuki Theater.
The House is set to adopt a rule Tuesday night fining lawmakers hundreds of dollars if they refuse to wear a face mask on the floor.
They will face a $500 fine the first time they break the rule, and $2,500 the second time. The money will be deducted from their pay.
It appears Massie and a few of his cohorts don’t really care about the ding to their pocketbook. With Massie’s reputation of principles over position or money, this is definitely legitimate.
There are at least 8 of us now on the floor, openly ignoring Pelosi’s oppressive unconstitutional rule.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 18, 2021
Massie is a big believer in Constitutional freedoms and individual liberties, so he is setting as much of a precedent as Pelosi is with parading around with her masks coordinated to her outfits whenever she is on camera. She plays to her base, and Massie plays to his. The number of representatives who are also fed up seems to be growing, as TX Rep. Chip Roy (R-Dauntless) just tweeted that he was joining in the fun.
Proud to join @RepThomasMassie to stand up for every student and every hard working American wanting the insanity to end. https://t.co/vrmRE71FZL
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) May 18, 2021
Some constituents still think it’s clown world:
This is all theatre… From both sides. Yes, I agree more with you, but this isn't 'reaching across the aisle". This isn't unifying. This is all a clown show that I'm tired of watching. Washington needs overhauled in the worst way.
— AC (@andycopp86) May 18, 2021
While others understand that Massie does nothing without consideration or conviction.
Keep fighting the good fight. We love you and how you stand so strong for your convictions. #1 reason I look up to you.
— Patriot (@Proud_Patriot93) May 18, 2021
Massie successfully cast his vote, and the number of Mask-free Representatives grew to 10.
Just cast my vote. #sassywithmassie
10 members went maskless on the House floor in contravention of Pelosi’s mask mandate today. pic.twitter.com/vX9Mi4OvTf
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 18, 2021
Stay Sassy, Thomas. Stay Sassy.
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