DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Palus Politicus What the dysfunctional Gopers have become. The final chapters.

Somebody better start looking at all the pieces they have in place for 24. Now that there is finally evidence that Trump knew he lost, I haven’t noticed any of that GOPer hate that was directed at dems for ‘stealing the election’ being redirected towards Trump for actually trying to do that!

Dems better wake up and realize that the Trump plan in 24 is to win OR coup.

Of course it is. They're just taking notes on how to improve in attempting a coop since they failed at it in 2020.

I am not worried about a coup in 2024. If he loses, he won't have what it takes to do much more mire than make a scene. I am more concerned about 2028 if he wins 2024. He will replace every position that could possibly cause any resistance with one of his lackeys. Then he'll get to work on getting rid if the 2-term limit.

I see the argument, well it wasn't 2 consecutive terms, so I should have another one... 2028 is when the coup kicks in. 2024 to 2028 is just the preparation.

You think if it goes bad, his base will just take the L? Have you noticed how many people in powerful positions are still loyal to him? Any election he is involved in going forward is a risk, and he intends to do whatever it takes to get back in. And he will have his base whipped up into a frenzy, even if it has shrunk by a third, that’s a lot of people to do stupid ish. This man is villainous to his core and only cares about himself. It’s prison or power at this point for him. He will act like an injured cornered animal if thongs start going bad. I think the best thing that could happen is keeping him off the ballot by disqualification. GOPers will fight that with every brain cell they can muster.

Hold on... GOPers have brain cells?

I'm just trying to find 'signs of life' from most anyone, these days-

That was awesome. That Union Boss nearly peed his pants when the Senator stood up. The Union boss actually called out the Senator and got his bluff called and he needed Bernie to save his bacon. We need more politicians to stand up for their themselves and their people. This Union boss was threatening people and then he found someone that would not be threatened.

What is really funny is the Senator has MMA experience and holds a black belt. I think the thug union boss would have got thumped!

What we need is fewer idiots in congress. That senator should be removed for wanting to start a fight in the halls of congress.. Typical MAGA ass hat.

I don't think thet will just sit back and do nothing. I do believe this would be a very concerning time for any true American who believes in the Constitution. But I do not believe that it will have enough juice to be anything more that a black stain on our history as a nation

There was a time that duels were used to settle disputes in congress. Why should a thug union boss get away with trying to intimidate and not get called to the rug like this Senator did.

If you want a 3rd world country experience, then yeah, we need more of such politicians. I hope one day we can get back to rising above, rather than finding the lowest common denominator, newer depths of which we keep finding. By the way, whatever happened to turning the other cheek, so to speak?

What's really funny is that seems to be something you think is okay. For a senator to act that way while conducting the nation's business. But then I'm not surprised by that. Maybe they should just build an MMA ring in the Capital rotunda to make people such as yourself happy.

I think that's back at a time when slavery was legal. Do you support that too? I guess now we are starting to understand what MAGA actually means.

It was also a time before cars and rampant pollution, don't you care about the environment?

I do. That's why I'm not railing against clean energy like some do.

There are a lot of things that we do differently now vs then. The vast majority were changed for good reason. I think Senator(s) actually showing some spine is encouraging, but it would be far better if our elected representatives didn't act like a bunch of clowns. This is just the latest example.

He acted in a way that I was taught as a child. When a bully starts to bully you. Punch them in the nose. Why should that thug union boss go unchecked? He called that thugs bluff. I have no issue with that, A thug only understands thug tactics and he gave him what he deserves. I have no issue with it. It is time we have politicians stop being whimps. Political correctness is making the entire country a bunch of sissies!

Yep, I'm sure punching them in the face while at work seems perfectly fine in your world. So your only way of showing you're not a wimp is by punching someone in the face while you're on the job?

Murica!

j/c...

I definitely agree with the dude standing up for himself. I would have done so in a more tactful manner.

When union thug has the balls (not really - social media) to say...

"Greedy CEO who pretends like he’s self made. In reality, just a clown & fraud. Always has been, always will be. Quit the tough guy act in these senate hearings. You know where to find me. Anyplace, Anytime cowboy. #LittleManSyndrome"

...It's not going to go unchecked, not with me anyway.


My response would have been more like:

"Mr. O'Brien, I noticed you had the balls to call me out on social media, I'd rather look a man in his eyes. Your 'anytime, any place' can be right after this hearing. We can resolve to discuss this over a drink, or you can ruminate your decision over a hotel sink -- your choice. But make no mistake, mess with this cowboy away from your keyboard, you will get branded."

I'd do it with a smile on my face and move on.

It's not that hard to act like a pro while not being a sissy. The fact a Senator (and the union boss, for that matter) fail so spectacularly to find that sweet spot speaks to how poorly they are for their positions (leading/working with people).

I don't think I would do that as part of a hearing before a Senate committee, if I was a Senator. Personally, I've always found quiet resoluteness to be the best response. The Teddy Roosevelt method of speak softly and carry a big stick. Hell, people on this board - one of whom was spouting off a day or two ago in the Watson discussion - have sent me PMs challenging me to a fight, for reasons that confound me. I never feel the need to respond to that challenge, because I would be sinking to their level and allowing them to control me. If someone wants to be a keyboard warrior - and this union leader clearly was - let them clearly be just that. JMHO.

Now I feel left out... I didn't get a single challenge.

Yep. I wish I could be that guy. I have a lot of respect for those that have that demeanor, because, to be blunt, I suck at it. I don't have a trigger-type temper, but I'm an idiot when challenged. I could never be famous, there'd be 12 lawsuits per year from journalists and cameramen. You call me out in public, I've got the "Slim Shady" gene, I don't care (sadly) if you're 7'2" and just got done bailing hay lol. It's starting to go away as I'm getting older... very slowly.

I can't believe you got challenged to a duel over a Watson conversation.

You want to go, bro?

Meet me behind the storage shed in the smack section.

What this was is nothing more than a PR stunt played out on the tax payer dime. Choosing a time when the cameras were in the room and he knew it would garner him national headlines. A cheap stunt.

My dad taught me something a very long time ago. If you want to settle something, do it in private. Not in front of a crowd. In the end you look just as foolish as the other guy and force it to escalate by making it a public spectacle where neither can back down.

One would hope that elected officials would take their job more seriously and act in a more respectable manner when they are on the job. But we're seeing less and less of that these days.

I know what you mean. I think everyone has that threshold and pressure points, to boot.

It actually wasn't a fight over the Watson thread. It was a couple years back when I jokingly said something along the lines of "try not to hit me while you are swinging your purse around" and the dude PM'ed me and gave me the "anytime/anywhere" spiel. I was honestly shocked to see that, but I laughed it off. Never forgot him saying that, though. Then I realized he has that demeanor with a lot of posters around here, so I honestly feel bad for the guy. Hope he resolves whatever has been eating at him.

You and me, sand volleyball courts at Back Porch Saloon. Midnight. Wood weapons only. Loser buys drinks, if still alive.

I forgot we even had the smack shack.

I think you're challenging me to a fight, but it sounds different.

That makes the wood weapons look all the worse!

I think that's a valuable life-lesson, but we're on the back nine and times change. Doesn't make the advice less valuable, makes it harder to take to heart for those a few years behind us.

When we were young, the extent of "public spectacle" was to call us out in front of friends at the lunch table or maybe coworkers in the work place. Now people get called out in front of the whole universe and generally decide to respond in kind. Not necessarily talking about this incident as much as the whole sign of the times, as the sand moves faster and faster through the glass right before our eyes.

That reminds me of when Mullins brought up the "two consenting adults" line in that meeting in reference to fighting. That's not usually the topic involved with that comment.

The only place I would take exception with your post is that it seems the sand in that hour glass is defying gravity and working in reverse.

Damn bro. Mic drop.

George Santos, the gift that just keeps on giving.......

New resolution filed to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress

The move comes one day after a scathing ethics panel report on his conduct.

Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos is facing another resolution to expel him from Congress.

Republican Rep. Michael Guest, chairman of the House Ethics Committee, filed the resolution on Friday -- one day after his panel released an explosive report stating a monthslong probe of the New York congressman "revealed a complex web of unlawful activity involving Representative Santos' campaign, personal, and business finances."

House investigators detailed how it said Santos used dollars donated to his political campaign for his own personal benefit, such as $2,900 labeled for "Botox" and $10,000 spent at high-end Ferragamo and Hermes store. Santos slammed the report as "disgusting politicized smear" and said he'd continue to defend himself, although he also announced after its release that he would not run for reelection.

Guest, in a statement, said the evidence discovered by the committee is “more than sufficient to warrant punishment and the most appropriate punishment is expulsion.”

The resolution cites the panel's findings as well as the criminal charges brought against Santos, to which he's pleaded not guilty, and the prosecutions of his campaign treasurer and a former fundraiser.

It states that "given his egregious violations" Santos is unfit to serve as a U.S. representative.

Guest filed the expulsion resolution electronically as the House adjourned Friday for Thanksgiving recess. It is not a privileged resolution, meaning there is not a two-day time constraint to bring it to the floor for a vote, though that can change when lawmakers return on Nov. 28.

Santos late Thursday announced he would hold a news conference at the Capitol steps on Nov. 30. He encouraged all members to attend.

"I will continue to fight for what I believe in and I will never back down," Santos said.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...T7qSBVOPpHqEZC8M4r8JD-xMuTQUfrafBisFTlow

Before all of this, even with the mountain of evidence against Santos, many in the GOP wanted it to go to the ethics committee and get a report from them first..............

House votes to refer Santos matter to Ethics panel

McCarthy urges committee to act quickly

https://rollcall.com/2023/05/17/house-votes-to-refer-santos-matter-to-ethics-panel/

Well the report is in and it's a damning report. All that is left to do is sit back and wait to see what they'll do now.

Government by WWE Clowns. They like it! Smfh.

The republican voters of NY got played by this pos.

I find it hilarious that the same people who cried and condemned me for saying punch Nazis in the nose now want fist fights in congress. I guess they don’t see how fascist they look.

Who are these "people" you speak of?

Pay attention bro…..Bernie Sanders Stops Fist-Fight Between Republican and Union Boss During Hearing: ‘Sit Down! You’re a United States Senator!’