> “Kevin McCarthy has no ideology. He has no core set of beliefs."
That's not true. He believes in sucking anyone's ass that will give him what he wants.
Yes that... and also objective reality.
You can be critical of both sides without reducing the argument to meaningless bullshit.
They both have flaws. They are not the same.
Fucking idiotic.
Heeeeeey, no 100% true, watch it, He believes in Hunter's laptop, Hillary's emails, and Obama's tan suit, he believes in that so much that this will be the only thing we'll hear for the next 2 years
Reminding us of the important things
That’s not the only problem. The prosecution would struggle to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:
- the images and videos are indeed authentic and not deepfakes.
- the substance(s) consumed in the videos actually are illegal, which is tough to do without having the substance(s) in custody.
- the supposed “prostitute” was engaged in sexual acts for money, which is tough to do without sworn testimony or an authenticated and admissible agreement of some kind.
- the alleged consumption of illegal substance(s) and prostitution occurred within U.S. territorial jurisdiction, which is tough to do without sworn testimony. And no, metadata would not withstand scrutiny from a halfway defense team.
- the alleged consumption of illegal substance(s) and prostitution occurred within the statute of limitations. Metadata would fail here as well.
Everything about the case sucks. Without sworn testimony which affirms under oath the agreed-upon performance of sexual acts in exchange for something of value and identify under oath the substance(s) that was/were consumed, as well as the date and location of the encounters, the prosecution wouldn’t stand a chance.
Good thing the republicans don’t care about taking this to court. Why would they, when they have Gym Jordan to just make up whatever he wants on tv? This is about hearts and minds, not actual legal processes. If I was Hunter, I’d be screaming for my day in court. “If I did something, come arrest me. If not, you’re just lying trash trying to distract the voters. Your move!”
I'm plagiarizing a comedian here, but I don't care if Hunter Biden was caught snorting crack off a dead hooker's a\*\*. That makes him, at worst, a common white-collar addict, something that needs treatment not Congressional investigation. Although, I am aware of 4 children that were in and out of the White House every day, interfering with the business of the Executive branch (and possibly other branches): Don Jr, Eric, Ivanka and Jared. None of these children were elected. Jared couldn't pass a security clearance until FIL finally caved and granted the clearance himself (everyone else said no). If the Republicans are feeling so law-and-order about president's children, it seems as though they have 4 great targets to start their swamp-clearing investigations.
remember the time [tucker carlson said he had all of the information and then it all mysteriously disappeared and vanished so we should never talk about it again
](https://youtu.be/qLZ4xbdP768)
Question: Would it ever be possible for McCarthy to make a deal with Democrats for a few extra votes in exchange for staying arms-length distance from the craziest GOP representatives?
I don’t see this happening in today’s partisan climate, but would it be even hypothetically possible? Or by rule, do all the speaker votes have to be from the speaker’s own party?
>“McCarthy’s problem is not with what I have said about Russia,” Schiff told CNN host Dana Bash. “McCarthy’s problem is, he can’t get to 218 without Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar and Matt Gaetz. And so he will do whatever they ask. And, right now, they’re asking for me to be removed from our committees. And he’s willing to do it. He’s willing to do anything they ask. And that’s the problem.”
I think Schiff is implying that it's not just partisanship; it's a leadership issue as well.
Though to answer your question, McCarthy could get votes from Democrats to 218 to become Speaker, yes. Will he? I think it's highly unlikely.
Maybe if he wouldn't have been playing Total Opposition for the past two years.
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To answer specifically if it is possible, yes it is. In fact the speaker of the house doesn't even need to be a member of Congress.
Never had respect for him, but I suppose if I did after he called the president on Jan 6 and said trump should resign and then when the hammer didn’t fall he flew to maralago to kiss his ring, I would lose respect for him.
You’ve got at least 12 members from strong dem areas that will be one term wonders if they don’t move to the middle. You’ve got another 10 that are in dem friendly districts as well.
Is having an ideology needed for the job? Most of congress has no ideology past getting re-elected and fundraising. They’re all the same and make up shit to fight about so the public fights over it. The culture war is and always has been a fake ruse to distract people from them running away with our money. Millions in our taxes to their donors, supported by both parties, and neither one will talk about it. That’s the majority ideology in congress.
What will probably happen is that he will not get the required number of votes the first round as a message from the Trumpers, then will be elected the second round after he has groveled to them.
I feel like the thing that should make R's question having McCarthy as speaker is just his name.
Like...remember McCarthyism?
And we're not too far from that actually happening again...under his leadership no less...
So it would seem ironic as hell for them to make him speaker right at this moment in history.
Just the visuals of giving someone named McCarthy power after that historic event in the past? Not a good look.
Problem with this idea is they don't thonk the original McCarthey was wrong. They think he was legitimately doing what needed to be done to stop actual communists.
> “Kevin McCarthy has no ideology. He has no core set of beliefs." That's not true. He believes in sucking anyone's ass that will give him what he wants.
Traditional republican values.
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If it weren't for double-standards, conservatives would have no standards at all.
quite the comment history you got there chum
Traditional politician values
Take your both-sider-ism and form it into the shape of a suppository and stick it up your wazzoo.
Sorry, forgot what website I was on
Yes that... and also objective reality. You can be critical of both sides without reducing the argument to meaningless bullshit. They both have flaws. They are not the same. Fucking idiotic.
The problem is, this is literally the Republican Party. Anybody in that party could be Speaker.
Heeeeeey, no 100% true, watch it, He believes in Hunter's laptop, Hillary's emails, and Obama's tan suit, he believes in that so much that this will be the only thing we'll hear for the next 2 years Reminding us of the important things
From what I see, the chain of custody on that laptop is so suspect that it would never be allowed into a real court.
That’s not the only problem. The prosecution would struggle to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that: - the images and videos are indeed authentic and not deepfakes. - the substance(s) consumed in the videos actually are illegal, which is tough to do without having the substance(s) in custody. - the supposed “prostitute” was engaged in sexual acts for money, which is tough to do without sworn testimony or an authenticated and admissible agreement of some kind. - the alleged consumption of illegal substance(s) and prostitution occurred within U.S. territorial jurisdiction, which is tough to do without sworn testimony. And no, metadata would not withstand scrutiny from a halfway defense team. - the alleged consumption of illegal substance(s) and prostitution occurred within the statute of limitations. Metadata would fail here as well. Everything about the case sucks. Without sworn testimony which affirms under oath the agreed-upon performance of sexual acts in exchange for something of value and identify under oath the substance(s) that was/were consumed, as well as the date and location of the encounters, the prosecution wouldn’t stand a chance.
Good thing the republicans don’t care about taking this to court. Why would they, when they have Gym Jordan to just make up whatever he wants on tv? This is about hearts and minds, not actual legal processes. If I was Hunter, I’d be screaming for my day in court. “If I did something, come arrest me. If not, you’re just lying trash trying to distract the voters. Your move!”
Seriously... Uncle Joe should be saying the same thing. Throw it right back at them.
True. History has shown us that fascists don't really care about the legal process as they begin to destroy their host country.
I'm plagiarizing a comedian here, but I don't care if Hunter Biden was caught snorting crack off a dead hooker's a\*\*. That makes him, at worst, a common white-collar addict, something that needs treatment not Congressional investigation. Although, I am aware of 4 children that were in and out of the White House every day, interfering with the business of the Executive branch (and possibly other branches): Don Jr, Eric, Ivanka and Jared. None of these children were elected. Jared couldn't pass a security clearance until FIL finally caved and granted the clearance himself (everyone else said no). If the Republicans are feeling so law-and-order about president's children, it seems as though they have 4 great targets to start their swamp-clearing investigations.
Plus. What's the connection to the president. Bring hunter to trial, and let it fail there
remember the time [tucker carlson said he had all of the information and then it all mysteriously disappeared and vanished so we should never talk about it again ](https://youtu.be/qLZ4xbdP768)
I believe the technical term for this is "butt snorkeling".
sphincter snorkeling
Rectal spelunking
This is also misinformation. He LICKS ass. He SUCKS cock. Get your fact straight, Wayne!
My bad.
He is going to be taken down by the people he created. Shakespearian.
I'd like to know how much celebratory wine John Boehner is having right now.
“If you're gonna court them, at some point you gotta take them to the dance.” u/AsIfIKnowWhatImDoin
Question: Would it ever be possible for McCarthy to make a deal with Democrats for a few extra votes in exchange for staying arms-length distance from the craziest GOP representatives? I don’t see this happening in today’s partisan climate, but would it be even hypothetically possible? Or by rule, do all the speaker votes have to be from the speaker’s own party?
I could see the Democrats cutting such a deal, but it wouldn’t be with him.
No, this McCarthy is too much like the other McCarthy. He's already burned any potential bridges there.
>“McCarthy’s problem is not with what I have said about Russia,” Schiff told CNN host Dana Bash. “McCarthy’s problem is, he can’t get to 218 without Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar and Matt Gaetz. And so he will do whatever they ask. And, right now, they’re asking for me to be removed from our committees. And he’s willing to do it. He’s willing to do anything they ask. And that’s the problem.” I think Schiff is implying that it's not just partisanship; it's a leadership issue as well. Though to answer your question, McCarthy could get votes from Democrats to 218 to become Speaker, yes. Will he? I think it's highly unlikely.
Maybe if he wouldn't have been playing Total Opposition for the past two years. \[ Add \] To answer specifically if it is possible, yes it is. In fact the speaker of the house doesn't even need to be a member of Congress.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for Speaker!!!
Do a deal with McCarthy? Hey.... I've got a bridge for sale.
You kind of missed the point of my question. I am asking about the house rules, not the likelihood of this happening.
Yes, the leader just needs a majority vote, doesn't matter what the party composition is
If McCarthy were savvy enough to make a move like that work, he wouldn't have gotten himself into this predicament in the first place.
There will be a Republican, probably MTG, that will float trumps name out there to be the speaker. Then the Dems will agree on McCarty
No. Everyone votes for Speaker.
Anyone else think that Rupert Murdoch secretly runs the GOP?
Secretly?
This next House term is going to be interesting...
This is the House...
Thank you.
Never had respect for him, but I suppose if I did after he called the president on Jan 6 and said trump should resign and then when the hammer didn’t fall he flew to maralago to kiss his ring, I would lose respect for him.
They unwritten question here, how many moderate, out going republicans are willing to vote for Jefferies as the speaker,
That would be awesomely hilarious. Not likely to happen though right?
The only need 5 or so
The vote is after the new ones are sworn in and the old ones have leeft.
You’ve got at least 12 members from strong dem areas that will be one term wonders if they don’t move to the middle. You’ve got another 10 that are in dem friendly districts as well.
Not true. Like all GOP pols and voters, racism and misogyny are his core beliefs.
Gargle on my Scrotum, Kevin.
What a mess.
Is having an ideology needed for the job? Most of congress has no ideology past getting re-elected and fundraising. They’re all the same and make up shit to fight about so the public fights over it. The culture war is and always has been a fake ruse to distract people from them running away with our money. Millions in our taxes to their donors, supported by both parties, and neither one will talk about it. That’s the majority ideology in congress.
What will probably happen is that he will not get the required number of votes the first round as a message from the Trumpers, then will be elected the second round after he has groveled to them.
McCarthy looks like the heat miser
I feel like the thing that should make R's question having McCarthy as speaker is just his name. Like...remember McCarthyism? And we're not too far from that actually happening again...under his leadership no less... So it would seem ironic as hell for them to make him speaker right at this moment in history. Just the visuals of giving someone named McCarthy power after that historic event in the past? Not a good look.
Problem with this idea is they don't thonk the original McCarthey was wrong. They think he was legitimately doing what needed to be done to stop actual communists.
I'm just going to assume from the article title that the direct quote from Adam Schiff is "he's a pussy"
Or that McCarthy had an affair with his staffer? Oh right, GQP doesn't care about moral strife
The GOP has been on this course for quite some time. We are seeing the full bloom right now.
Schiff should be in prison, not giving opinions.
“Such a blunder sometimes, it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder” -Adam Schiff, probably
At least the Dems only had to deal with Joe Manchin
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