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19. Johnson's refusal to swear her in...

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 08:59 AM

Oct 17

..is a preview of Republican intentions from here on out.

When they are in power, Rules are for Fools. If the Democrats are actually able to win a majority of the House or Senate in '26, who will enforce the transition of power?

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"...it's totally condescending, patronizing, misogynistic, and really telling of where he is..." [View all] Miles Archer Oct 17 OP

The MAGAs always have this psychopath, narcissistic smirk going on. Irish_Dem Oct 17 #1

johnson has a very punchable face. joshdawg Oct 17 #2

Yes most bullies do. Irish_Dem Oct 17 #3

The devil wears a suit and tie and goes to church. ananda Oct 17 #9

True Abstractartist Oct 17 #12

And they're all members of the he-man, woman hating club. slightlv Oct 17 #15

he can swear her in and still have the government shut down. LOL Javaman Oct 17 #4

Throw Mike Johnson, the "Louisiana Sleaze" bronxiteforever Oct 17 #5

Moses Mike is one of the greasiest, most loathsome toads to ever slither out of the bayou Blues Heron Oct 17 #6

Little mikey johnson can go fuck himself. spanone Oct 17 #7

Moses Mikey has a Napolean (small man) complex. MLWR Oct 17 #8

World's creepiest youth pastor johnnyfins Oct 17 #10

in the south -- Saying "bless her heart" azureblue Oct 17 #11

Yep. And... Miles Archer Oct 17 #13

Good description FakeNoose Oct 17 #17

I think Mikey is looking a little stressed IcyPeas Oct 17 #14

You can bet if she was a Rethuglican Diamond_Dog Oct 17 #16

Anyone who thinks "Bless your heart" means something good has never been to the South Aristus Oct 17 #18

Johnson's refusal to swear her in... Escape Oct 17 #19

So he's in charge of the House and pretending that she can play representative without being travelingthrulife Oct 17 #20

I read somewhere that any federal judge can swear her in. Am I wrong on this? OLDMDDEM Oct 17 #21

Some attorneys here said it's not that simple Wednesdays Oct 17 #22