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what’s insane was that these could have been released earlier, but the house ethics committee has rules that stop negative reports from being released too close to an election. (source)
as if it might be a bad thing that someone doesn’t get re-elected because they were found to have done seriously unethical things.
Leak it for justice. The information should be public in a just society.
in a just society.
Hear FUCKING
Player 3 has joined the game
Huh. So that's how Congress is leaking now. Suits me. Been waiting for years to see the evidence.
And BTW, now that the spoiled frat boy quit, who the hell is my Congressman?!
And BTW, now that the spoiled frat boy quit, who the hell is my Congressman?!
Could be you. Run for office.
I second this!
I'M fucking considering at this point. The R's last few attempts where i live were the fucking weatherman and someone who's lived out of state since the 70's.
What's the worst that could happen, we win..?
NPR mentioned the interim appointment options from DeSantis today.
It includes Laura Trump on a shortlist.
And BTW, now that the spoiled frat boy quit, who the hell is my Congressman?!
vacant house seats are filled by special election unless there's not enough time to administer one before the next regular election.
Huh. Haven't heard a word. But hell, I'll take anyone over Gaetz. I keep wanting to ask his supporters, "What exactly has he done for us? Other than make himself the laughing stock of Congress?"
He did have something great he was pushing for a minute. Something to do with childcare or maternity leave? Can't remember, but it was something the whole nation really needs. Got real quiet on it, real fast.
One smart thing he did was STFU before the original court case, which never got off the ground for lack of witnesses, and the before the House investigation. Gosh, the poor man just didn't have time between scandals to represent us! (Jesus. I just realized that's what his voters would actually say.)
In other Gaetz news, I snatch about a dozen yard signs after the election. Pro tip: Bend the wire legs into a U, hang on a rope between trees, receive perfect targets!
You might be thinking of the bill he cosponsored with AOC, about banning members of Congress from trading stocks.
Except the next election already happened. He won. Won't he be able to just take his spot in the house in January (if the AG shit doesn't pan out)?
He resigned from Congress.
Yes. His current term would have ran until January. But he also ran for reelection and won. Did he say he wouldn't take his seat for the 2025-26 session when he resigned?
It might depend on that ethics report and how much he wants to keep it private.
$20 it was the intelligence departments. They ain't about to have someone they don't know everything about tell them what to do
Who would do such a thing to an individual of Gaetz's quality? I'd imagine there's a lot of people that would.
raises hand
🤞
According to a source familiar with the matter and an email viewed by CBS News, the person who gained access went by the name "Altam Beezley."
Classic altam!
Anagram for A Tamely Bezel
Shit is going to be FIRE.
And yet, there will be no consequences and it will change nothing 🙁
Seems like people need to up their cybersecurity game.
In general yes, but in this particular case I think it's just about high enough.
Gaetz insisted on hiring a 17 year old to manage cybersecurity, what do you expect would happen.
I'd expect him to get high on molly and pay her for sex.
Justice
Leak it, share it, post it for wide availability.
Can I authorize everyone in the country for access please
Oh no 🙃
Anonymous or the US intelligence agencies. No wonder the sick loser quit.