Apart from the main thrust this glorious post, I was struck by the absurdity of Mike Johnson’s statement, in which appeared the words, “so we can do our work and get the rescissions done for the American people”. Yes, we, the American people are greatly relieved that NPR will finally be defunded, along with everything else that’s been hacked off at the knees.
Republicans never do anything “for” the American people, they only do things “to” us, with a sick combination of false piety and undisguised glee. “For” is reserved for the uber wealthy.
Anybody still doubt that Epstein was given the “Prigozhin” treatment…. What has happened to Rupert, has James outsmarted Lachlan. Oh, the web of monied evil is twisted indeed.
It truly is evil. I’ve been watching all this go on for so long. Just pathetic over privileged nothing burgers. All this while embracing tax cuts that kill the poor.
Soon James, and his sisters, will takeover Fox LIES! And change the platform to real news. Rupert’s Red right leg, is already burning 🔥 in HELL, the rest will soon follow, burn bastard BURN!
For the record, the rescissions bill passed last night, 216-213 with 4 Democrats absent and not voting. In the long run, it won't matter, because Trumplethinskin is going down, maybe to "benign venous insufficiency", which, as a lower limb circulatory issue is probably not all that benign, especially in an aging patient whose dietary and exercise regimes are of questionable value to the preservation of heart health.
That the WSJ would publish the letter suggests that at least one of the Murdochs, likely Lachlan, is prepared to break with Trump, cut their losses and move on with their fortune mostly intact and no reputation to be concerned about.
Good questions. They could have tanked it. The only ones who could answer your questions are the Minority Leader, who is increasingly disappointing in his performance, and the absentee 4 themselves, who are unlikely to say anything. Certainly the Republicans, especially those who unquestioningly support the Felon-in-Chief, are primarily responsible for this situation, but there are Democratic enablers as well.
Per the Clerk of the House web site, Beatty-OH, Correa-CA, Norcross-NJ, and Randall-WA did not vote. The web site doesn't indicate why they weren't there.
Grijalva's daughter just won the Democratic primary to replace him and I think the special election is in September. I have a vague memory of replacements being appointed by governors but that's a long time ago when there were also smoke filled rooms. Connelly and Turner I haven't heard anything about, but Abbot certainly won't be in a hurry to replace Turner.
This doesnt give any more info here either - Three Dem Rep. died? Isnt it usually necessary to replace them? Seems as tho that could make quite a difference these days!
"The vote on the rescission bill may have failed if the Democrats were at full strength. Four lawmakers did not vote: Reps. Beatty (OH), Correa (CA), Norcross (NJ) and Randall (WA). And since March, three Democratic representatives have died. Their seats have not been filled."
Cancel my mistake above ⬆️. Some of those Dems who have been there too long, a few have stood in line with the Reds, when those corporate BRIBES were passed out, set themselves up to be blackmailed, for taking bribes, if they don’t vote with republicans- to pass bills, this would be exposed.
There's no such thing as an underage woman. "Epstein kept a carefully curated library of videos showing various people having sex with underage women."
I have been saying that Democrats should play in troubled waters by saying that if they re-take one or both houses next year, they'll conduct a through and OPEN investigation of l'Affaire Epstein. They should do so now, so that Republicans can't take up your idea of doing one on the QT.
If trump were going to sue the WSJ, he would have done it so fast it would have broken the sound barrier but I’m willing to bet money that any halfway incompetent defense lawyer would realize that Fatso would have to be deposed under oath in court and that’s a major no-no.
FFS. They were warned by "President Donald J. Trump." Woo Hoo. It's particularly frightening when Donaldo Shitstain signs in his official capacity, doncha know? Why does he reference himself as a third party? Disassociation? Dementia? Who knows.
The stress of this moment will result in Trump becoming "ill" and hospitalized so he can recast himself as the Lord High Victim whose only sins were loving America too much, giving his all, and enduring slings, arrows, and assassination attempts, only to have the Dems, the MSM, and the mutinous magas show so little gratitude that the LHV will just have to "die for their sins" (We'll take it any way we can get it.).
Grand Jury transcripts are almost never released, they are all under seal. Besides that is NOT what everyone is asking for, and further besides Shitstain will just throw the judge under the bus - to be followed by Bondi getting underbused.
Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo has opined that whatever is in the Epstein files is so bad for Trump himself that he is hysterically desperate (my editorial comment) to keep them from being released, no matter what. But now he is between the rock and the hard place he himself created - if he releases the files, it could ruin him politically and personally, but if he doesn't release the files, he could lose the 2026 mid-terms and lose the mojo of his entire administration. Of course, he really does not care about the Republicans as a party, so I suspect he will concentrate on doing what will save his bacon, not the Republicans..... Film at 11.
Apart from the main thrust this glorious post, I was struck by the absurdity of Mike Johnson’s statement, in which appeared the words, “so we can do our work and get the rescissions done for the American people”. Yes, we, the American people are greatly relieved that NPR will finally be defunded, along with everything else that’s been hacked off at the knees.
Republicans never do anything “for” the American people, they only do things “to” us, with a sick combination of false piety and undisguised glee. “For” is reserved for the uber wealthy.
Perfect catch of a line drive down the third baseline. Doing "our work" is the one down the first baseline.
I wish I’d said that. You nailed it. Bravo.
Anybody still doubt that Epstein was given the “Prigozhin” treatment…. What has happened to Rupert, has James outsmarted Lachlan. Oh, the web of monied evil is twisted indeed.
It truly is evil. I’ve been watching all this go on for so long. Just pathetic over privileged nothing burgers. All this while embracing tax cuts that kill the poor.
Soon James, and his sisters, will takeover Fox LIES! And change the platform to real news. Rupert’s Red right leg, is already burning 🔥 in HELL, the rest will soon follow, burn bastard BURN!
No one deserves a throne in hell more than Rupert.
You’re in deep doodoo when you lose Nick Fuentes and he admits liberals were right! 🤣🤣🤣❤️
For the record, the rescissions bill passed last night, 216-213 with 4 Democrats absent and not voting. In the long run, it won't matter, because Trumplethinskin is going down, maybe to "benign venous insufficiency", which, as a lower limb circulatory issue is probably not all that benign, especially in an aging patient whose dietary and exercise regimes are of questionable value to the preservation of heart health.
That the WSJ would publish the letter suggests that at least one of the Murdochs, likely Lachlan, is prepared to break with Trump, cut their losses and move on with their fortune mostly intact and no reputation to be concerned about.
Exactly WHY would four Democrats be absent for this vote? 213 plus 4? Seems to me they could have at least slowed this down!
Werent they encouraged to be there and vote?
Good questions. They could have tanked it. The only ones who could answer your questions are the Minority Leader, who is increasingly disappointing in his performance, and the absentee 4 themselves, who are unlikely to say anything. Certainly the Republicans, especially those who unquestioningly support the Felon-in-Chief, are primarily responsible for this situation, but there are Democratic enablers as well.
Well - attempted to find the names of the Dems that were absent - somehow just not "out there" - at least in the search I tried.
I know in the Senate one Dem. Senator - Tina Smith - was having health issues.
But NOTHING on the House Dems.
Per the Clerk of the House web site, Beatty-OH, Correa-CA, Norcross-NJ, and Randall-WA did not vote. The web site doesn't indicate why they weren't there.
Completely forgot about Jerry Connelly (who insisted on taking the chair of the Oversight (?) committee) Raul Grijalva, and Sylvester Turner, Texas.
In this current situation, there is no way to replace them before the mid-terms?
Showing my ignorance here, I realize!
Grijalva's daughter just won the Democratic primary to replace him and I think the special election is in September. I have a vague memory of replacements being appointed by governors but that's a long time ago when there were also smoke filled rooms. Connelly and Turner I haven't heard anything about, but Abbot certainly won't be in a hurry to replace Turner.
This doesnt give any more info here either - Three Dem Rep. died? Isnt it usually necessary to replace them? Seems as tho that could make quite a difference these days!
"The vote on the rescission bill may have failed if the Democrats were at full strength. Four lawmakers did not vote: Reps. Beatty (OH), Correa (CA), Norcross (NJ) and Randall (WA). And since March, three Democratic representatives have died. Their seats have not been filled."
https://www.rmpbs.org/blogs/government/pbs-npr-funding-rescission
The answer to several of my questions!
Sorry I didnt look FIRST.
https://www.rmpbs.org/blogs/government/pbs-npr-funding-rescission
Some of those ‘so called Dems,’ sold in line
Cancel my mistake above ⬆️. Some of those Dems who have been there too long, a few have stood in line with the Reds, when those corporate BRIBES were passed out, set themselves up to be blackmailed, for taking bribes, if they don’t vote with republicans- to pass bills, this would be exposed.
There's no such thing as an underage woman. "Epstein kept a carefully curated library of videos showing various people having sex with underage women."
They are GIRLS.
This makes me want to throw up. Where is Lorena Babbit when we need her?
I wonder if Gramps will demand Fuentes’ pardon be nullified?
EPSTEIN! DonPedo, 14 year old GIRLS, Convicted Felons, MURDER….really people when will it be enough ?
Amen!
It’s Pedogate.
I am definitely enjoying the tap-dance.
Better than Fred and Ginger.
Me, too🤣
I have been saying that Democrats should play in troubled waters by saying that if they re-take one or both houses next year, they'll conduct a through and OPEN investigation of l'Affaire Epstein. They should do so now, so that Republicans can't take up your idea of doing one on the QT.
https://jonmargolis.substack.com/p/man-of-the-hour?r=kqut8
If trump were going to sue the WSJ, he would have done it so fast it would have broken the sound barrier but I’m willing to bet money that any halfway incompetent defense lawyer would realize that Fatso would have to be deposed under oath in court and that’s a major no-no.
FFS. They were warned by "President Donald J. Trump." Woo Hoo. It's particularly frightening when Donaldo Shitstain signs in his official capacity, doncha know? Why does he reference himself as a third party? Disassociation? Dementia? Who knows.
He's always done that.
He is and has always been, clearly delusional.
Be careful not to step in the grandiosity, folks.
The stress of this moment will result in Trump becoming "ill" and hospitalized so he can recast himself as the Lord High Victim whose only sins were loving America too much, giving his all, and enduring slings, arrows, and assassination attempts, only to have the Dems, the MSM, and the mutinous magas show so little gratitude that the LHV will just have to "die for their sins" (We'll take it any way we can get it.).
💯
Will chump get away with releasing the grand jury transcript which mentions only Epstein and Maxwell. What a f**king cover up.
I deon't think the MAGAs - or the former MAGAs - are going to let that happen. They have been too fixated on this for too long.
So hope you are right, but their devotion is irrational, unless God turns on him I.e. Franklin Graham and his ilk.
Grand Jury transcripts are almost never released, they are all under seal. Besides that is NOT what everyone is asking for, and further besides Shitstain will just throw the judge under the bus - to be followed by Bondi getting underbused.
It’S a way for him to pretend to do what they want. Is there a rational human in his realm, certainly not within the power-hungry Repub party
"...nuke down grandpa's pants..." The best laugh I've had since January. I take solace in picturing the aftermath. Thanks, Tom!
Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo has opined that whatever is in the Epstein files is so bad for Trump himself that he is hysterically desperate (my editorial comment) to keep them from being released, no matter what. But now he is between the rock and the hard place he himself created - if he releases the files, it could ruin him politically and personally, but if he doesn't release the files, he could lose the 2026 mid-terms and lose the mojo of his entire administration. Of course, he really does not care about the Republicans as a party, so I suspect he will concentrate on doing what will save his bacon, not the Republicans..... Film at 11.