What stupid thing did the GOP say or do this time? Episode 3!

[Paladin]

Freshman Congressman tells constituent he is powerless to stop Musk's budget cuts

At an open house in Fairbanks on Monday, Alaskan Congressman Nick Begich (R) told constituents that there was nothing he could do to stop agency budget cuts being implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk.

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have they even tried Thoughts & Prayers yet???

 

[Rhinox]

He's not wrong. By himself he cannot do a goddamn thing. Now if he and a few others decided to actually, you know, nut up, maybe then they could do something. But as an individual, he is about as useful as tits on a bull.

 

[Ungnome]

Actually, there's a lot he can do. Congress controls the purse, not the president and definitely not some unelected billionaire. I know with the current Senate, the chances of a conviction are slim to none, BUT he can keep speaking out, he can help pass laws to limit the executive's power and more. Heck, congress can take back control from several executive departments, if they wish. There have to be enough Republicans who know how dangerous Trump is and actually support the constitution to get some things DONE.

 

[wonko the sane?]

If he speaks out: the angry, violent, stupid, well armed, brainwashed loyal part of the cult will target him. Half of the reason any politician current supports trump is because his fools are sending death threats.

 

[Rhinox]

Actually, there's a lot he can do. Congress controls the purse, not the president and definitely not some unelected billionaire. I know with the current Senate, the chances of a conviction are slim to none, BUT he can keep speaking out, he can help pass laws to limit the executive's power and more. Heck, congress can take back control from several executive departments, if they wish. There have to be enough Republicans who know how dangerous Trump is and actually support the constitution to get some things DONE.

As per my last post.
Alone he can do nothing except offer his own neck on the chopping block. It is only when like minded individuals choose to stand up to Trump that they can accomplish anything. Speaking out is fine, but it doesn't move the needle. He can't pass laws on his own.

If he is alone, he is useless.

 

[Paladin]

LET THEM FIGHT...

GOP lawmaker threatens to 'kill' Tucker Carlson on sight: report

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) told a British journalist he would "kill" right-wing broadcaster Tucker Carlson if he ever saw him, according to the reporter.The remark came after Steven Edginton of GBNews interviewed Crenshaw. The reporter shared a clip of the interview on Monday."Just coming back to...

www.rawstory.com

 

[KidTDragon]

I'd arrange an "accidental" run-in if I didn't know that was an empty threat.

 

[Pocket]

I'd arrange it anyway just to see how they both react, but I might be a terrible person.

 

[wonko the sane?]

I don't see how you're a terrible person: Either nothing happens and all parties get outed as cowards, OR someone horrible dies: sounds like win/win to me.

 

[Paladin]

first came the Jewish Space Lasers, now we have BUTTHOLE LAZERS.

 

[KidTDragon]

Sounds like someone's watched Starship Troopers a few too many times.

 

[Rhinox]

I need people to stop doing acid and then watching OAN.

 

[Ungnome]

I just need people to stop watching OAN. It's pure brainrot.

 

[wonko the sane?]

At least you can now scream "I'm firing my lazor!" every jive you take a jive.

 

[Ungnome]

Horrible place for a laser, though. Difficult to aim. Also, I have no beef with Italians, not even sure where he got that one. As far as the other bits go, yes, I fit those, I guess.

 

[Rhinox]

Seriously though, where did that bit about italians come from? Like, that's a new angle to me.

 

[The Mighty Mollusk]

Trying to start the next round of irrational hate early? Seems like an odd choice of target, though. Maybe he had a bad night at Olive Garden or something.

 

[Rhinox]

I'm trying to think of a way they'll try to link this to Luigi, but I'm spitballing. It's just such a weird leap to make.

 

[wonko the sane?]

It's not, when you realize that they ALWAYS NEED another group to hate on. Italians weren't white enough for the american high society once, and we've come full circle. Up next: Irish, Welsh, and anything Mediterranean.

 

[Rhinox]

Look, speaking as an American Mick, good luck. We may not have good food, manners, or much of anything, but we breed like nothing. Everyone's got a bit of irish in them and usually you don't have to go that far back up the tree to find it.