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[Red]

When Mike Johnson was chosen as speaker of the house I was pretty vocal in my disappointment on that choice. I have been pleasantly surprised by him though.

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Late Wednesday afternoon, Johnson said he wasn't concerned about Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's threat to remove him if he went ahead.

"This is not a game. It's not a joke," Johnson told reporters. "We have to do the right thing and I'm going to allow an opportunity for every single member of House to vote their conscience and their will on this. And I think that's the way this institution is supposed to work. And I'm willing to take personal risk for that because we have to do the right thing and history will judge us."

Asked whether he'd seek Democratic relief if Greene's "motion to vacate" is brought up for a vote, Johnson shrugged off the prospect of another battle for the speaker's gavel.

"I do not spend time walking around thinking about the motion to vacate. I have a job to do here. I'm going to do the job. Regardless of personal consequences, that's what we're supposed to do," Johnson said. "If Marjorie brings the motion, she brings the motion and we'll let the chips fall where they may. I have to do what I have to do and then the members will vote their conscience as well."

Well said.

Biden urged the House to pass the package this week, adding that the Senate should "quickly follow."

"I will sign this into law immediately to send a message to the world: We stand with our friends, and we won't let Iran or Russia succeed," Biden wrote in a statement Wednesday.

Mike Johnson’s Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA

The House speaker’s comments wrecked one of the far right’s most ridiculous, reprehensible tropes.

newrepublic.com

 

[SteakNEggs]

Mike Johnson’s Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA

The House speaker’s comments wrecked one of the far right’s most ridiculous, reprehensible tropes.

newrepublic.com

Typical blatant lies from the Jew and Christian Hate Nationalist. Trump is behind Johnson. You Jew and Christian Hate Nationalist are so damn easy to manipulate and will lie about anything... Just because MTG says something that doesn't make it MAGA. Most of us don't even like MTG, including Trump.

Former President Donald Trump gave House Speaker Mike Johnson a political lifeline Friday amid discontent with his leadership among conservatives in the House, saying, “I stand with the speaker, we’ve had a very good relationship."

After a week filled with political setbacks for both men, and as Trump faces the first of four potential criminal trials beginning Monday in Manhattan, two of the country's most powerful Republicans met at Mar-a-Lago to unveil voting legislation they hope will put Democrats on the defensive, even as critics say it’s based on a false premise.

Johnson is struggling to govern a fractious GOP caucus that has become increasingly disenchanted with his leadership, to the point that he is facing the threat of removal.

'I stand with the speaker.' Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson amid rebellion from right

Trump and Johnson met in Palm Beach Friday as the House speaker faces pressure from the right. Trump said, "I stand with the speaker."

www.usatoday.com

 

[Red]

Could a stealth juror derail Trump’s trial?

Defence and prosecution try to root out those ‘hell-bent’ on either conviction or acquittal, Gustaf Kilander and Alex Woodward write

www.independent.co.uk

 

[SteakNEggs]

Could a stealth juror derail Trump’s trial?

Defence and prosecution try to root out those ‘hell-bent’ on either conviction or acquittal, Gustaf Kilander and Alex Woodward write

www.independent.co.uk

So you're openly admitting there is no possible way for Trump to have a fair trial. That is unconstitutional yet you still love it. Crave it. Call others dictators and nationalist. If you really cared you would've asked for this to be somewhere neutral, not have a judge who openly donates and has advocated for Biden like we have here. You really care Red... Lol not.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.

 

[fishonjazz]

Mike Johnson’s Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA

The House speaker’s comments wrecked one of the far right’s most ridiculous, reprehensible tropes.

newrepublic.com

Good read. Thanks red

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[fishonjazz]

Could a stealth juror derail Trump’s trial?

Defence and prosecution try to root out those ‘hell-bent’ on either conviction or acquittal, Gustaf Kilander and Alex Woodward write

www.independent.co.uk

Ya jury selection for Trump trials will be difficult.
Too bad trump wanted a trial by jury.
Also too bad trump couldn't resist sleeping with a porn star (and playboy model Karen McDougal) and then paying her with campaign contributions to keep her quiet about it.

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[LogGrad98]

Mike Johnson’s Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA

The House speaker’s comments wrecked one of the far right’s most ridiculous, reprehensible tropes.

newrepublic.com

I'm liking Johnson more and more. Maybe he'd be a better Presidential candidate. Of course the right would never vote for him because he's, you know, not insane. But he's working himself into viability if he keeps doing good stuff like this.

 

[SteakNEggs]

Good read. Thanks red

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While you're taking a slight break from hating Christians for nothing, you should know Trump actually likes Johnson. Hell a few weeks ago you and @Red were hypocritically saying Trump implanted him and he's Trump's yes man. Remember that? You remember saying that, now you're pushing a blatant lie that completely contradicts what you Baby Genocide Nationalist were saying literally just a few weeks ago? Do you really believe anything you say? You obviously don't.

 

[fishonjazz]

I'm liking Johnson more and more. Maybe he'd be a better Presidential candidate. Of course the right would never vote for him because he's, you know, not insane. But he's working himself into viability if he keeps doing good stuff like this.

Agreed.

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[SteakNEggs]

Agreed.

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For those that are too busy hating Christians... 2 days ago. You guys don't understand what "backs" means do you? Obviously not. Read your own post. In 2nd grade English "backing" someone means "to support". You guys honestly didn't know that... lololol

CNN: Donald Trump BACKS Mike Johnson

 

[SteakNEggs]

I'm liking Johnson more and more. Maybe he'd be a better Presidential candidate. Of course the right would never vote for him because he's, you know, not insane. But he's working himself into viability if he keeps doing good stuff like this.

I mean... doesn't Mike Johnson believe that Christianity is America's religion? One second you hypocrites hate people, now you suddenly like them.

W.t.f? @fishonjazz can you explain? JFC you guys are hypocrites on everything you ever say. Literally everything. This morning you're hating people like him, 20 minutes later you like them.

Speaker Mike Johnson draws scrutiny for ties to far right Christian movements

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to keynote an event for lawmakers who promote conservative Christian dominance — the latest connection illustrating his close relationship with Christian extremists.

View: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/05/1217452058/speaker-mike-johnson-draws-scrutiny-for-ties-to-far-right-christian-movements

 

[Red]

I mean... doesn't Mike Johnson believe that Christianity is America's religion? One second you hypocrites hate people, now you suddenly like them.

W.t.f? @fishonjazz can you explain? JFC you guys are hypocrites on everything you ever say. Literally everything. This morning you're hating people like him, 20 minutes later you like them.

Speaker Mike Johnson draws scrutiny for ties to far right Christian movements

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to keynote an event for lawmakers who promote conservative Christian dominance — the latest connection illustrating his close relationship with Christian extremists.

View: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/05/1217452058/speaker-mike-johnson-draws-scrutiny-for-ties-to-far-right-christian-movements

Speaking only for myself, I certainly have not forgotten at all. But, right now I’m hoping he can get aid for Ukraine passed. As for his Christian nationalist extremists views? I have not forgotten, and could not imagine ever voting for him. But, if he wants to get an aid package for Ukraine passed, well, thank you Mr. Johnson. He has not himself embraced Moscow Marge’s rhetoric on Ukraine. I’m more than OK if he wants to do this.