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Record numbers of republican lawmakers are retiring ahead of midterms

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1731) 31 Mar

It is believed than no less than 35 republican lawmakers have retired from the congress this year and the excuse they give most times is that they want to give way for younger generations. Most people believe they are afraid of...

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No More Chaos

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 4 Jan 25

Whether that was on the minds of dissenting Republicans when they reelected Mike Johnson to the role of Speaker of the House or not, it's what ensued. No chaos. Johnson was returned to the role of Speaker on the 1st vote with no...

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MTG Has to Go

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 29 Aug 24

MTG has done so much for the state of Georgia. Or to listen to her she has. She has some strange ideas. She has become well-known for her bizarre conspiracy theories. She came into prominence due to her being an influencer online...

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Trump's ACTUAL Positions: Abortion

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 28 Jul 24

I think it is time to state the actual Trump positions in a series, because all too often there is much misinformation out there that probably needs to be clarified. Take the issue of abortion and supposed...

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Here It Comes

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 30 Apr 24

Republican Representative Elise Stefanik of the House GOP Conference filed a complaint against the special counsel for the Department of Justice, Jack Smith last Tuesday. The complaint alleges that his prosecution of former...

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India 2024 grand election -Modi or Congress

BANKIM @banksim (5347) 18 Apr 24

India's 2024 general election, which will be going to take place over six weeks from April 19 to June 1, will be the largest in history. The Lok Sabha selects the Prime Minister, who in turn selects the cabinet ministries. In...

Still Something to be Thankful for

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 18 Nov 23

Remember Georgie? And his many lies. He was facing 23 federal charges which included identity theft, money laundering, wire fraud, and lying to Congress. George Santos is taking a plea deal to testify against Trump so he can get...

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Serial Fabricator

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 9 May 23

Finally! Today George Santos has been indicted by the DOJ(Department of Justice) with federal offenses. Not clear yet on all the charges but they are looking at loans and certain finances. I couldn't believe he had fraudulently...

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Time to get back on track

Bensen32 @Bensen32 (28658) • United States 3 Feb 23

I read about Ilhan Omar being removed from the Foreign Affairs Committee. I not even sure how a person who hates America even got in Congress. So, I am more than happy that she is being removed. The part I find so comical is...

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Why Have Congressional Republicans Replaced the American Flag

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 2 Feb 23

Republicans in Congress have replaced their American Flag lapel pins with AR-15 pins. What could possibly be their rationale for doing so? Are the openly telling us that the weapon of choice for mass murderers is more important to...

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Trading Stocks

Bensen32 @Bensen32 (28658) • United States 18 Dec 21

Hey how are you all doing? I was just reading this article and I hate to admit it. I might have to do some more digging and see what the catch is, but I think for now I am agreeing with AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez). I never...

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Debt Ceiling Raised!!

Danna B. @db20747 (43419) • Washington, District Of Columbia 12 Oct 21

The debt ceiling was lifted here in the US of A at approximately 6:30 this evening. Until the next big debate on December 3. Then we will face this same cliff hanger. They should start figuring ways to save money now! So they...

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Congresswoman Liz Cheney

Peter Gagliardi @PeterGagliardi (132) • , Pennsylvania 3 Aug 21

Two Republican Members of Congress are serving on the House Committee investigating the riots of 1-6-21. They are Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Congressman Adam Kinzinger. Some say they have abandoned the Republican Party and...

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Why weren't the rioters at the Capitol immediately arrested?

Kimiko G. @firebird12401 (17) • Edenton, North Carolina 29 Jan 21

Well, I'm sure you're seeing this everywhere, but we know why. Not only do they have white privilege, but they also carry out the agenda of the far-right and the former president. While the capitol police did eventually bring out...

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Impeachment of former President Trump

John Beasley @Beaser (391) • United States 27 Jan 21

I'm mad and I'm laughing! How could anyone possibly believe that having the Senate as jurors was going to work? They're all tainted by either the direct impact of the insurrection, their political party, or the information that...

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Why China don't report anything about problems in US?

Mrki Krki @mrki444 (15162) • Croatia (Hrvatska) 7 Jan 21

Latest incident in US Congress shocked many people and entire world speak about it. Mostly people disapprove such moves. But China don't report anything about it. Not just in China. Even Chineese newspaper agency who work in US...

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So it looks as though the Democrats will control both Houses of Congress - is that a good or a bad thing?

John Welford @indexer (4852) • Leicester, England 6 Jan 21

With the Democrats winning both Georgia Senate seats (as seems highly likely at the time of writing), the new President, Joe Biden, will be relieved that his plans for new legislation will not face an automatic block in the...

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My mom got allergy with Parthenium, anyone can help out?

Shifa @ShifaLk (17811) • India 5 Oct 20

My mom was having a skin disease which wasn't getting treated at all, we tried many doctors (Dermatologist) , the best ones also here. But finally last days we find one Dermatologist locally. We visited him and he said that mom is...

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Blessing in disguise

angelwithkids @angelwithkids (1256) • United States 13 Apr 20

Here in the US, we've been listening to the Representatives in D.C. talk about the stimulus deposits. Mostly keeping us in the dark about when we'll start seeing deposits. All weekend I've been trying to figure out how to come up...

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Condolences For Congressman Elijah Cummings

Peter Gagliardi @PeterGagliardi (132) • , Pennsylvania 20 Oct 19

Although I am from a different race and political philosophy, Congressman Elijah Cummings was an inspiration to me. Congressman Cummings was a dynamic servant-leader, the type of leader this country desperately needs. He loved...

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