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milestogo

(21,376 posts) Wed Jun 11, 2025, 06:46 PM Jun 11

What the fuck is wrong with Congress? [View all]

We have an out of control President and they are doing NOTHING to reign him in.

Its like the teenagers have taken over the residence with a drunken party and the adults won't be home till its burned to the ground.

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What the fuck is wrong with Congress? [View all] milestogo Jun 11 OP

It's run by republicans SocialDemocrat61 Jun 11 #1

It's run by F...ing cowards, just like "general bone spurs. Or if they prefer, "dJohnTACOalso a coward. usaf-vet Jun 11 #25

They are F...ing cowards, all right. ShazzieB Jun 11 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Jun 11 #2

I don't think he ran on completely ignoring the courts... harumph Jun 11 #3

They don't know about it! dickthegrouch Jun 11 #6

Their ONLY principle is maintaining power. They know full well what's going on, but actively choose to do nothing. Karasu Jun 11 #19

You don't remember "I am the law"? imanamerican63 Jun 11 #32

You don't think the 35 times convicted felon ran on ignoring the courts? n/t whopis01 Jun 11 #42

Hes doin exactly what he said he'd do a many idiots voted for it... berkerly6240 Jun 11 #35

GOP congress agrees with Trump. Irish_Dem Jun 11 #4

Some of them undoubtedly agree with him. ShazzieB Jun 11 #40

The GOP is the majority, and they don't care what TACO does sakabatou Jun 11 #5

Not enough pressure is being put on Republicans. chowder66 Jun 11 #7

Can't a Democrat get time to speak on the Floor and get some facts into the no_hypocrisy Jun 11 #8

Do you watch CSPAN? BumRushDaShow Jun 12 #45

They took and oath Andy823 Jun 11 #9

They need to be removed - they are violating their oath Pris Jun 11 #15

Good idea for June14 sign Pris Jun 11 #16

EVERYTHING!!! elleng Jun 11 #10

Cowardice beyond a certain point becomes treason. The Republicans are past that point. hay rick Jun 11 #11

What Congress? I honestly can't remember when I last heard about them. flashman13 Jun 11 #12

Yeah its like they are in session all the time but nothing ever gets done for the people of this country. milestogo Jun 11 #14

To answer your question, EVERYTHING. Buddyzbuddy Jun 11 #13

They are fascists zorbasd Jun 11 #17

That's exactly their plan. Next new constitution. Blue Full Moon Jun 11 #18

Decades of republicans electing people to Congress who's real purpose is to tear it down... Wounded Bear Jun 11 #20

It's more like NewLarry Jun 11 #21

It's republican controlled. nt William769 Jun 11 #22

Good analogy orangecrush Jun 11 #23

It's not Congress. It's REPUBLICANS in Congress. Wiz Imp Jun 11 #24

They love the perks. We are seeing who they really serve. Tootbsb Jun 11 #26

"Strongly worded letter" gay texan Jun 11 #27

And now we are hearing that Israel has informed the US that they are is fully johnnyfins Jun 11 #28

In a word, REPUBLICANS LymphocyteLover Jun 11 #29

Threats Cinjanik Jun 11 #30

Mike Johnson Warpy Jun 11 #31

Party over Country. A POC on our nation. n/t aggiesal Jun 11 #33

$$$$$$$$$ pfitz59 Jun 11 #34

That's what they worship. milestogo Jun 11 #36

Trump is their meal ticket. dsharp88 Jun 11 #37

republicans. barbtries Jun 11 #38

Not sure, but some Republicans are behaving as though they know they won't have to face GoodRaisin Jun 11 #41

The Epstein list. nt Hotler Jun 11 #43

how is it normal kennyperkins Jun 11 #44