Political Roundtable Part XXIX

[Zonkerbl]

Will be interesting to see how the courts respond. I don't think even Trump appointees would let a law stand that basically allows a political party to overturn the results of a free and fair election, because if that's legal then Dems can just pass similar laws in states they control and there will never be meaningful elections again. We'll just have the current makeup of Congress frozen in amber forever. Well, to be precise we'll have the current makeup of state governments frozen in amber forever. And we'll have states controlling the outcome of federal elections, that's insane.

They didn't support Trump's imaginary fraud claims and they probably won't allow these laws to stand either.

I don’t trust John Roberts and I don’t trust the **** Trump appointees to do the right thing instead of basically saying welp, the states can have their own election laws. The problem is that Republicans are fine with voter suppression as long as it’s done on a partisan basis despite the fact that it violates constitutional rights

Well I'm not saying they're going to do the right thing regarding voter suppression, just the part where they say the political party in power can overturn elections if it wants. Not even Trump appointed judges are that stupid, that is a TERRIBLE idea - Dem controlled states will be able to do the same. Republicans won't want that.

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[Pointgod]

Will be interesting to see how the courts respond. I don't think even Trump appointees would let a law stand that basically allows a political party to overturn the results of a free and fair election, because if that's legal then Dems can just pass similar laws in states they control and there will never be meaningful elections again. We'll just have the current makeup of Congress frozen in amber forever. Well, to be precise we'll have the current makeup of state governments frozen in amber forever. And we'll have states controlling the outcome of federal elections, that's insane.

They didn't support Trump's imaginary fraud claims and they probably won't allow these laws to stand either.

I don’t trust John Roberts and I don’t trust the **** Trump appointees to do the right thing instead of basically saying welp, the states can have their own election laws. The problem is that Republicans are fine with voter suppression as long as it’s done on a partisan basis despite the fact that it violates constitutional rights

Well I'm not saying they're going to do the right thing regarding voter suppression, just the part where they say the political party in power can overturn elections if it wants. Not even Trump appointed judges are that stupid, that is a TERRIBLE idea - Dem controlled states will be able to do the same. Republicans won't want that.

It’s not the part about overturning elections that I’m worried about, it’s the fact that the Conservative judges will allow states to make their own voting laws even if it entrenches minority rule. Remember Republicans don’t care if Democrats do it because they control more state legislatures and governorships. They already have a built in advantage and what they’ll do is cement permanent minority rule in those state legislatures, gerrymander the House and ensure minority rule in the Senate. The playbook is obvious and you can’t count on the courts to save anyone. That **** John Roberts already gutted the voting rights act. Listen if you think Republicans can’t possibly sink any lower they always will.

[Zonkerbl]

The bottom for the GOP is full on Nazism. And they'll only stop there if the rest of the world decides to invade us and overthrow our totalitarian state.

No one's coming to save us, probably. We have to stop this slide towards dictatorship ourselves, somehow.

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[pancakes3]

not a single thing of consequence will come from this Gaetz story. that's an indictment on both R's and D's.

[Ruzious]

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Wear that pedophile "badge of honor" proudly, Gaetz. He might be the weirdest dude in Congress.

[Zonkerbl]

not a single thing of consequence will come from this Gaetz story. that's an indictment on both R's and D's.

I disagree, yesterday Gaetz poured gasoline all over himself and was like "I've got a match and I'm not afraid to use it!"

Last time I saw this much self inflicted damage it was, well, Trump, but Gaetz is no Trump. Dude is going down in flames.

[pancakes3]

not a single thing of consequence will come from this Gaetz story. that's an indictment on both R's and D's.

I disagree, yesterday Gaetz poured gasoline all over himself and was like "I've got a match and I'm not afraid to use it!"

Last time I saw this much self inflicted damage it was, well, Trump, but Gaetz is no Trump. Dude is going down in flames.

i don't consider the individual demise of Gaetz to be of any consequence. i'm talking more about changing hearts and minds of the GOP base.

[Zonkerbl]

not a single thing of consequence will come from this Gaetz story. that's an indictment on both R's and D's.

I disagree, yesterday Gaetz poured gasoline all over himself and was like "I've got a match and I'm not afraid to use it!"

Last time I saw this much self inflicted damage it was, well, Trump, but Gaetz is no Trump. Dude is going down in flames.

i don't consider the individual demise of Gaetz to be of any consequence. i'm talking more about changing hearts and minds of the GOP base.

:warms hands by Gaetz' burning political career: I'm sorry, you were saying?

[Zonkerbl]

These scum are all dirty. You have to be scum to spew the lies the way they do. They all have dirt like this - Jim Jordan in particular. You're not going to change these people's minds, but at least you can stop the scum they elect from seizing power and imposing their dystopian totalitarianism on us. Shedding sunlight on what scum they are is as good a method as any.

I'm intrigued by Gaetz' story about being blackmailed by a former DOJ person, because that person had to be from the Trump admin. Such a thick, twisty turny plot.

[montestewart]

These scum are all dirty. You have to be scum to spew the lies the way they do. They all have dirt like this - Jim Jordan in particular. You're not going to change these people's minds, but at least you can stop the scum they elect from seizing power and imposing their dystopian totalitarianism on us. Shedding sunlight on what scum they are is as good a method as any.

I'm intrigued by Gaetz' story about being blackmailed by a former DOJ person, because that person had to be from the Trump admin. Such a thick, twisty turny plot.

Didn't he say he was blackmailed for $25 million? Does he have anything like that kind of money? Exaggerate much? Lie much? Or maybe his purported net worth of half a million is a lie. His public statements have the stream-of-consciousness feel of someone who is convinced of the infallible persuasion of his own words. "The sound of my voice should convince everyone of my innocence."

If he starts taking a fall, maybe he'll name names in his panic. Already spat out Beau Tye. Then maybe, he'll have a mysterious accident. Otherwise, all will be forgiven by those who love him best, the sword and steel toe fantasy crowd.

[Pointgod]

not a single thing of consequence will come from this Gaetz story. that's an indictment on both R's and D's.

Well Dems can’t really kick him out of House Leadership or remove him from committees. And the Justice Department needs to be given time to investigate. If Gaetz didn’t actually commit a crime then there’s really nothing you can go off of.

[Pointgod]

These scum are all dirty. You have to be scum to spew the lies the way they do. They all have dirt like this - Jim Jordan in particular. You're not going to change these people's minds, but at least you can stop the scum they elect from seizing power and imposing their dystopian totalitarianism on us. Shedding sunlight on what scum they are is as good a method as any.

I'm intrigued by Gaetz' story about being blackmailed by a former DOJ person, because that person had to be from the Trump admin. Such a thick, twisty turny plot.

Didn't he say he was blackmailed for $25 million? Does he have anything like that kind of money? Exaggerate much? Lie much? Or maybe his purported net worth of half a million is a lie. His public statements have the stream-of-consciousness feel of someone who is convinced of the infallible persuasion of his own words. "The sound of my voice should convince everyone of my innocence."

If he starts taking a fall, maybe he'll name names in his panic. Already spat out Beau Tye. Then maybe, he'll have a mysterious accident. Otherwise, all will be forgiven by those who love him best, the sword and steel toe fantasy crowd.

If you can’t watch the whole thing, skip to the last part. There’s nothing more idiotic than tipping off someone who’s being investigated by the FBI that they’re part of a sting.

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[Ruzious]

Speaking of dumbasf congressfolks, https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/marjorie-taylor-greene-mark-of-the-beast-090016763.html

These people are really batshyt nuts, and is anyone stupid enough to think they'll change? This is what they are and will always be. If there are aliens in the world, they're them. Kidding - not kidding. Lol, that expression on Gaetz' face is priceless.

[Zonkerbl]

These scum are all dirty. You have to be scum to spew the lies the way they do. They all have dirt like this - Jim Jordan in particular. You're not going to change these people's minds, but at least you can stop the scum they elect from seizing power and imposing their dystopian totalitarianism on us. Shedding sunlight on what scum they are is as good a method as any.

I'm intrigued by Gaetz' story about being blackmailed by a former DOJ person, because that person had to be from the Trump admin. Such a thick, twisty turny plot.

Didn't he say he was blackmailed for $25 million? Does he have anything like that kind of money? Exaggerate much? Lie much? Or maybe his purported net worth of half a million is a lie. His public statements have the stream-of-consciousness feel of someone who is convinced of the infallible persuasion of his own words. "The sound of my voice should convince everyone of my innocence."

If he starts taking a fall, maybe he'll name names in his panic. Already spat out Beau Tye. Then maybe, he'll have a mysterious accident. Otherwise, all will be forgiven by those who love him best, the sword and steel toe fantasy crowd.

His Dad is wealthy. And he's the one who got the $25 million demand. Allegedly.

"From most of his 10 years in the Florida Senate, Don Gaetz was the chamber’s richest member. His wealth comes from having a pioneering role in the hospice industry. In the late 1970s, Gaetz formed Hospice Care Inc., a nonprofit hospice facility. He then became a leading force behind passage of Florida’s hospice licensing law, which gave nonprofits like the one he founded an early head start over for-profit facilities."

https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2021/03/31/gaetzs-father-backs-up-son-matts-claims-of-extortion-over-doj-probe-of-involvement-with-teen-1370695

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Ironic how clear it's becoming that the Q folks were focusing on the wrong party
when it comes to pedophiles. Not that either party is completely free of
ne'er do wells.

[dobrojim]

not a single thing of consequence will come from this Gaetz story. that's an indictment on both R's and D's.

Well Dems can’t really kick him out of House Leadership or remove him from committees. And the Justice Department needs to be given time to investigate. If Gaetz didn’t actually commit a crime then there’s really nothing you can go off of.

This seems wrong. Didn't the dems kick MTG off all her committees? Why couldn't they do the same to MG?