James Arryn Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Santos’ story makes everyone look bad. Not sure if that’s what’ll keep him around, but it might help. Particularly when, again, the party it makes look the worst is the one containing a big chunk of people who want representative government to look as inept as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 44 minutes ago, James Arryn said: Santos’ story makes everyone look bad. Not sure if that’s what’ll keep him around, but it might help. Particularly when, again, the party it makes look the worst is the one containing a big chunk of people who want representative government to look as inept as possible. It's simple why They will; there would have to be a new election and it's unlikely the replacement will vote with Their craziness. The winner might even be a Dem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 So he fibbed a little -- no big deal. It’s part of the profession. He’s still a great American (or whatever). Give him a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: So he fibbed a little -- no big deal. It’s part of the profession. He’s still a great American (or whatever). Give him a chance /cdn-cgi/mirage/6dc3d3eb1a38505cabd90fb7ffd43995f14702a0df4cf40d6136ae67a48e140e/1280/https://asoiaf.westeros.org/uploads/emoticons/default_leer.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaston de Foix Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: So he fibbed a little -- no big deal. It’s part of the profession. He’s still a great American (or whatever). Give him a chance You have to grade him on a curve. His grandparents fled the Holocaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireWolfSpirit Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Trump wants Santos to be the head of his family charity. He would seamlessly continue the tradition of stewardship and ethics we all expect from any Trump organization. Hes here to serve the greater good, just like Trump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 51 minutes ago, Gaston de Foix said: You have to grade him on a curve. His grandparents fled the Holocaust. No no no, you got it all wrong. His grandparents died in the Holocaust. Nazi bastards actually ate the food that their victims s(laved)erved to them. Just ate it. Right off the plate! Whole steps, literal physical steps, in-between Order Up!ding! and "Your Bvratvurst, Herr Commandant." These fuckin fascists ain't too bright, is what I'm sayin. Curves indeed ETA: We call ^that^ "writing off the page" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Can’t believe the man who single-handedly ended the Holocaust is getting shit on so much in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteGabriel Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 16 minutes ago, James Arryn said: Can’t believe the man who single-handedly ended the Holocaust is getting shit on so much in this thread. Look here, JA, no one has brought up Prince Harry in this thread... Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Boring procedural question: Can the House vote for anything (outside of its own operating rules?) that is not subject to a senate vote and presidential assent? Just thinking about the recent "defund the IRS" vote, which I believe seeks to reverse the 10-year IRS funding that I understand was part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, DanteGabriel said: Look here, JA, no one has brought up Prince Harry in this thread... Yet. Because no one doubts that Eric is Trump's son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: Boring procedural question: Can the House vote for anything (outside of its own operating rules?) that is not subject to a senate vote and presidential assent? Just thinking about the recent "defund the IRS" vote, which I believe seeks to reverse the 10-year IRS funding that I understand was part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Subpoenas are the big one. The House can do all sorts of investigations (and "investigations") on its own. Also impeachments. Yeah, you need the senate to convict. But if, say, DHS Sec. Mayorkas gets impeached (articles have already been introduced) it's a big hassle/distraction until the senate acquits. And they can both file lawsuits and submit court briefs on their own. Last time Republicans had the House majority they made the House party to several Obamacare-related lawsuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, DanteGabriel said: Look here, JA, no one has brought up Prince Harry in this thread... Yet. Maybe not, but they will. It’s all about partisanship now, no one gives a shit about real values. If Santos had pretended to be a Democrat the way he pretended to be a Republican, all the people pretending to attack “him” would be pretending to defend “him”, and all the people pretending to defend “him” would be invading the capital. He didn’t pretend to do anything wrong, people should pretend to leave him alone. Remember what they (allegedly) said about throwing imaginary bricks through fake glass houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Fez said: Subpoenas are the big one. The House can do all sorts of investigations (and "investigations") on its own. Also impeachments. Yeah, you need the senate to convict. But if, say, DHS Sec. Mayorkas gets impeached (articles have already been introduced) it's a big hassle/distraction until the senate acquits. And they can both file lawsuits and submit court briefs on their own. Last time Republicans had the House majority they made the House party to several Obamacare-related lawsuits. Thanks. So their big defund the IRS show was just blowing smoke. I guess the problem with the House knowing they can't get any legislation through the senate and POTUS without bipartisan support means they have nothing meaningful to do until 2024 except investigations, impeachments, lawsuits and budget brinkmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, DanteGabriel said: Look here, JA, no one has brought up Prince Harry in this thread... Yet. Nah, we're instead talking about the true, the real King of England instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, James Arryn said: Maybe not, but they will. It’s all about partisanship now, no one gives a shit about real values. If Santos had pretended to be a Democrat the way he pretended to be a Republican, all the people pretending to attack “him” would be pretending to defend “him”, and all the people pretending to defend “him” would be invading the capital. He didn’t pretend to do anything wrong, people should pretend to leave him alone. Remember what they (allegedly) said about throwing imaginary bricks through fake glass houses. What is this intoxicating clarity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, BBB Jacelyn said: What is this intoxicating clarity? The past is another country, and my googlemaps was stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, James Arryn said: Can’t believe the man who single-handedly ended the Holocaust is getting shit on so much in this thread. Let's not forget, his mother died twice! Have you no respect for motherless grifters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 36 minutes ago, LongRider said: Let's not forget, his mother died twice! Have you no respect for motherless grifters? Word has it he also survived his time at the White Lotus, but only after he was shot 37 times: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: Word has it he also survived his time at the White Lotus, but only after he was shot 37 times: Sweet, now I know who fat Joaquin Phoenix will play in the movie about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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