Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 16:16     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:It will pass the senate as soon as today. It will be "DOJ investigations" that stall it, but that will only inflame the MAGAs and everyone else, more.


Good news. I think Congress wants the blockage, if there is any, to land squarely on Trump's shoulders, so they're passing this along like a hot potato.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 16:16     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A 427-1 vote.

How is Mike Johnson still the Speaker?

He's been carrying Trump's garbage for a long time. Even denying newly elected off year Representatives to get sworn in so that Republicans could avoid voting on this.

And he gets rewarded for his trouble with a 427-1 vote. Mike Johnson is the most Beta man on the planet. And this is what Republicans choose as their leader.

Pathetic.


Actually when you think back to the period when he was elected, and all the people who didn't survive long or were simply not elected after multiple attempts to find a consensus candidate... I have to say, Mike Johnson has shown absolutely mind-boggling longevity. He has managed to thread that needle with pretty good accuracy. His strength is not putting people's back up, even when they disagree with him. That's a very useful personality trait for a Speaker.

Not that I agree with anything he thinks, says or does. But credit where credit is due.


Credit for being the cuck to the Great Orange Blunder? Please. He was the only one without any charcter to sacrifice as he mudlled along like a circus monkey dancing for his master.


PP you replied to. Sure, but you're overlooking that usually circus monkeys get culled very quickly on Trump's watch. Johnson has survived this long, without anyone hating him in Congress (they get mad at him and then simmer down), and that's pretty amazing. I think it's because he's really nice in person. Again, this looks like I'm defending him and I'm not. I'm a lefty.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 16:06     Subject: Epstein Files
It will pass the senate as soon as today. It will be "DOJ investigations" that stall it, but that will only inflame the MAGAs and everyone else, more.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 16:04     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:Will this get bogged down and buried in the Senate?


I think the plan is to bury in the Senate or claim they can’t be released because of an open “investigation” in that order. Today is an embarrassing result for Trump and Johnson who both exerted every ounce of control they had to try to block this. This vote shows a complete Republican lack of confidence in both of them.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 16:01     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A 427-1 vote.

How is Mike Johnson still the Speaker?

He's been carrying Trump's garbage for a long time. Even denying newly elected off year Representatives to get sworn in so that Republicans could avoid voting on this.

And he gets rewarded for his trouble with a 427-1 vote. Mike Johnson is the most Beta man on the planet. And this is what Republicans choose as their leader.

Pathetic.


Actually when you think back to the period when he was elected, and all the people who didn't survive long or were simply not elected after multiple attempts to find a consensus candidate... I have to say, Mike Johnson has shown absolutely mind-boggling longevity. He has managed to thread that needle with pretty good accuracy. His strength is not putting people's back up, even when they disagree with him. That's a very useful personality trait for a Speaker.

Not that I agree with anything he thinks, says or does. But credit where credit is due.


Credit for being the cuck to the Great Orange Blunder? Please. He was the only one without any charcter to sacrifice as he mudlled along like a circus monkey dancing for his master.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:58     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:So why did Mike Johnson sit on this for so long if it was a near-unanimous vote?


He was working on the cover up.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:58     Subject: Epstein Files
Clay Higgins
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:57     Subject: Epstein Files
So why did Mike Johnson sit on this for so long if it was a near-unanimous vote?
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:57     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:427 yes
1 no

Holy holy holy! UN-BE-EFFING-LIEVABJE!


WTH was the no?!?

A Louisiana congressman, who thinks innocent people will get caught up in all of it.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:54     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:
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Please note that if Trump really wants to release the Epstein files, he can do that by himself without Congress.




So all this is a farce.










He will not veto but Bondi will say the files cannot be released because of ongoing investigation of Bill Clinton and other Democrats.


This is what's going to happen. Massie said he feared this last night.


I hate to speak in cliches but the Epstein Files are a run away train and there is no way to stop its trajectory. trum ordered Bondi to investigate Clinton and trump can tell her to stop and release the files.


But, ironically, since he only told her to investigate Democrats…there is no reason to redact any information about Republicans—including Trump.

But, since they follow no rules that apply to the rest of us, I am sure the files have been “sanitized” by now. We need an independent prosecutor or judge to actually vet anything that is withheld.


Yeah, they had all that time the government was closed to come up with a strategy and cover up. However, there is zero chance Clinton will go down without pulling Trump down with him, and I'm sure Trump knows this. I hope it's a runaway train, but nothing has stuck thus far. The media didn't bother to tell us the felon raped a 13 year old.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:52     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:A 427-1 vote.

How is Mike Johnson still the Speaker?

He's been carrying Trump's garbage for a long time. Even denying newly elected off year Representatives to get sworn in so that Republicans could avoid voting on this.

And he gets rewarded for his trouble with a 427-1 vote. Mike Johnson is the most Beta man on the planet. And this is what Republicans choose as their leader.

Pathetic.


Actually when you think back to the period when he was elected, and all the people who didn't survive long or were simply not elected after multiple attempts to find a consensus candidate... I have to say, Mike Johnson has shown absolutely mind-boggling longevity. He has managed to thread that needle with pretty good accuracy. His strength is not putting people's back up, even when they disagree with him. That's a very useful personality trait for a Speaker.

Not that I agree with anything he thinks, says or does. But credit where credit is due.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:50     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:427 yes
1 no

Holy holy holy! UN-BE-EFFING-LIEVABJE!


WTH was the no?!?
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:49     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Will this get bogged down and buried in the Senate?


I read Schumer wants to have a vote on it today


Right, but what he says and what ends up happening is completely different.


Thune indicated he is prepared to move quickly
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:48     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Will this get bogged down and buried in the Senate?


I read Schumer wants to have a vote on it today


Right, but what he says and what ends up happening is completely different.
Anonymous
Post 11/18/2025 15:45     Subject: Epstein Files
Anonymous wrote:Will this get bogged down and buried in the Senate?


I read Schumer wants to have a vote on it today