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15. it's out there for the rest of the nation to feel

Reply to Ilsa (Reply #12)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 06:40 PM

Apr 2025

...which is where these political and legislative actions intend to drive republican senators and representatives to vote in their own political interest, especially as the president's own political support looks weak and damaging.

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Sitting on Speaker Johnson's desk [View all] bigtree Apr 2025 OP

At first I read "shitting" Aviation Pro Apr 2025 #1

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a reply. If, by chance he does reply, the answer will be a LoisB Apr 2025 #2

then he owns the tariffs bigtree Apr 2025 #5

I doubt he cares so long as his master is happy with him. LoisB Apr 2025 #10

the idea bigtree Apr 2025 #14

Yes! LoisB Apr 2025 #16

Yep. Step by baby step. Every little thing. calimary Apr 2025 #23

You are so right. LoisB Apr 2025 #29

More likely sitting in Johnson's trash can HereForTheParty Apr 2025 #27

What are the rules concerning Johnson's response to Jeffries? ShazzieB Apr 2025 #3

Rules, laws, none of that matters anymore. StarryNite Apr 2025 #4

It's whatever putin wants. rubbersole Apr 2025 #6

I disagree. ShazzieB Apr 2025 #9

I believe each Congress makes its own rules. LoisB Apr 2025 #17

Thank you! ShazzieB Apr 2025 #19

You asked a very valid question. These rules were made by the Republican majority at the LoisB Apr 2025 #20

Let's bookmark this markodochartaigh Apr 2025 #7

Way to go, Hakeem! Make those tools defend the felon! ancianita Apr 2025 #8

kick Demovictory9 Apr 2025 #11

Was it unopened, marked "Return to Sender" and sent back Ilsa Apr 2025 #12

it's out there for the rest of the nation to feel bigtree Apr 2025 #15

Hakeem Jeffries should call himself House Majority Leader StocktonNative Apr 2025 #13

All lawless grifters who don't give a shit about the rest of us. vapor2 Apr 2025 #18

Unfortunately, a fidget toy on his desk would get more attention. JohnnyRingo Apr 2025 #21

Republicans are just going to totally lie about basic math in their budget plans-- totally Orwellian LymphocyteLover Apr 2025 #22

Go for it. Martin68 Apr 2025 #24

Was it this fellow? usonian Apr 2025 #25

k and r BoRaGard Apr 2025 #26

With Bat'Leths? rickyhall Apr 2025 #28

Oh yea, that is good. Passages Apr 2025 #30