Martin
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Proud 4th generation native of the greatest state in the Union.
“Represents the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in US history.”
July 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“Represents the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in US history.”
This is all money he has taken, either directly or indirectly, from American taxpayers. He should be compelled to disgorge these illegal gains at the end of his term, money to be refunded to the US Treasury.
July 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is all money he has taken, either directly or indirectly, from American taxpayers. He should be compelled to disgorge these illegal gains at the end of his term, money to be refunded to the US Treasury.
I read that several nonvoting are have “left the building” to be with family or other functions. Can’t the Dems demand a quorum vote or some other procedure?
July 3, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I read that several nonvoting are have “left the building” to be with family or other functions. Can’t the Dems demand a quorum vote or some other procedure?
This is all just performative at this point.
Many Rs know they are committing political suicide with a yes vote but the alternative of offending the Great and Powerful Oz is equally unappetizing.
Many Rs know they are committing political suicide with a yes vote but the alternative of offending the Great and Powerful Oz is equally unappetizing.
July 3, 2025 at 2:56 AM
This is all just performative at this point.
Many Rs know they are committing political suicide with a yes vote but the alternative of offending the Great and Powerful Oz is equally unappetizing.
Many Rs know they are committing political suicide with a yes vote but the alternative of offending the Great and Powerful Oz is equally unappetizing.
That was yesterday. They have been known to cave. Or better, ARE known to cave.
July 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
That was yesterday. They have been known to cave. Or better, ARE known to cave.
Valadao is sweating bullets as I write this. Basically he knows his career is over no matter which way he votes. So what’s it going to be Congressman? Your President? Or your Constituents?
July 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Valadao is sweating bullets as I write this. Basically he knows his career is over no matter which way he votes. So what’s it going to be Congressman? Your President? Or your Constituents?
Make that the Trump government. Another historic self-own.
July 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Make that the Trump government. Another historic self-own.
There are 4 actual No votes and now 9 non voting. Any member can, and probably will, change their vote until the voting ends.
July 3, 2025 at 2:37 AM
There are 4 actual No votes and now 9 non voting. Any member can, and probably will, change their vote until the voting ends.
Is there a statutory time limit to how long they can hold this vote open? Or do they just let the holdouts squirm for as long as it takes?
July 3, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Is there a statutory time limit to how long they can hold this vote open? Or do they just let the holdouts squirm for as long as it takes?
They don’t want to be the one on the wrong (no)side when one of their colleagues folds.
July 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
They don’t want to be the one on the wrong (no)side when one of their colleagues folds.
They’re just gaming for what they can get. Problem is, they are playing against one another and someone has to win. Prisoners dilemma variation.
July 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
They’re just gaming for what they can get. Problem is, they are playing against one another and someone has to win. Prisoners dilemma variation.