Good grief, who needs Democrat firepower when you can always count on Republicans to shoot themselves to save their enemies. Twenty House Republicans joined with House Democrats to defeat a censure motion that would have triggered an investigation of the notoriously corrupt Adam Schiff (CA).
Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), who really does seem to be a great MAGA addition to the House, created a censure motion that she advanced on Tuesday. Luna’s measure would have formally reprimanded Schiff for his conduct while Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), where he lied about Trump-Russia intelligence.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked Schiff from the HPSCI this year and Luna’s measure would have established an ethics investigation that could have resulted in a $16,000,000 fine if they found he committed the infractions.
As ridiculous as this sounds, 20 House Republicans came quickly to Adam Schiff’s defense. Current “Republican” HPSCI Chairman Mike Turner (OH) was one of the GOP members who supported Schiff along with Republican Thomas Massie (KY) who recently endorsed Ron DeSantis. What a bunch of knuckleheads.
(WASHINGTON DC) – Republicans joined most Democrats in voting to table a measure to censure Rep. Adam Schiff for his previous leadership of the House Intelligence Committee and probes into former President Donald Trump.
The vote: The measure was tabled by a 225-196 vote, with 20 Republicans voting alongside most Democrats. Other Democratic lawmakers were lined up ready to defend the Californian on the floor, but Wednesday’s vote stops the effort from advancing to a full House vote.
Schiff’s response: “It’s a continuation of a downward spiral. There are a number of members here now who are just kind of ugly performance artists. It’s all about getting attention, doesn’t matter whether it’s good attention or bad attention, it’s all about the notoriety,” Schiff told reporters after the vote.
Republicans from districts won by President Joe Biden like Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and the current chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Turner (R-Ohio), were among the Republicans who voted with Democrats to defeat the measure.
Seven lawmakers voted present on the measure, including all five Democratic members of the House Ethics Committee and Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.). Democratic ethics panel members generally vote present on any ethics matters that come before the House. (more)
Wonder how many were manipulated by their staff?
I just remembered Schiff is Ed Buck’s best boy.
Don’t google Ed Buck if you have a weak stomach. This is the typical California syndicate uberbundler for the Democrat Party, with an apparently insatiable appetite for depravity. Poor guy. Young gay black prostitutes with crack pipes apparently kept dying in his house. It’s shifty thing to sort.
If anyone claims they dont know
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/14/ed-buck-sentenced-political-activist-methamphetamine-deaths
Supposedly the 16 million fine would be unconstitutional and that is why they voted to table. What I don’t understand is why republicans worry about that. Have they not learned how to use the leftist tactics against them yet? Pass it and see what happens. Use it to paint Schiff as censured and if it is determined to be unconstitutional, fine, done, go with the narrative that Schiff was censured.
On this issue legality of a censure makes no difference. Important issues should be considered for legality but I have to ask this, “has the constitutional aspect of ANYTHING the left does affected their actions?” NO. Not saying we should be like them but occasionally yes, throw this stuff right back in their face.
I’m not sure this is corruption or planned but more than likely there is stupidity at least behind it.
Each house of Congress can choose their members.
Schiff should be expelled. But all gop wants to do is a half measure and they can’t even do that.
“Have they not learned how to use the leftist tactics against them yet?”
The problem is that leftist tactics are often objectively evil, no matter who does it.
We must therefore ask ourselves if we are willing to do evil things and corrupt ourselves in order to defeat the left? At what cost are we willing to win?
This is nothing short of war so you can throw your philosophical objections in that downward spiral that is the toilet bowl that is DC politics. You either want to win and conquer your opponents or you don’t. They (the Democrats) don’t seem to have any moral equivocations about doing the same to us and those who supposedly represent us! Let God worry about your equivocations and pray for absolution in the belief that what you do has a more morally acceptable outcome for everyone.
In a serious fight anything is fair game. We can apologize and atone after we’ve won.
Nuclear attack to devastate them to the point they beg us to let them surrender. Total destruction of the democrat party as Rush(miss him so much) used to say.
Standing on principle as G-Pol advocates will only lead to defeat.
A useful analogue would be that the (D)s and (U)s are fighting a CCP-inspired, and -financed, “unrestricted warfare”, while the GOPe capitulatis to the authoritarians in the ignoble tradition of Phillipe Pétain.
Nothing says “Vichy” like the GOPe…styling themselves as “Lions”, while collaborating with racists and fascists, imagining themselves to be long-term winners. No, their dirty money and temporary arrogation of power won’t help them.
Three problems ultimately did Pétain and his fellow travelers in: (1) they didn’t enjoy the popular support they claimed they did; (2) they supported Hitler’s Final Solution; (3) Pétain’s Nazi masters ultimately turned on him in September 1944.
Pétain was ultimately was tried for and convicted of treason. Interestingly, Truman, Edward VIII, Queen Mary and Spain’s Franco joined many others in lobbying for Pétain’s release from confinement (that should indicate how tightly-networked the globalist cabal was even in the 1940s).
Pétain triangulated with the
bestworst of them and became a Nazi in all but name only. In the end he lost everything.There will be another vote just to censure Schiff today. California Republicans are all RINOs. Massie also was the final YES vote in the House rules committee to move the debt ceiling bill forward to the full House where he proceeded to vote YES on the bill. He and McConnell, both from Kentucky, are two peas in a pod.
Massie surprised me on this and the debt ceiling bill. I thought he was the real deal. Guess not.
I saw his rationale for voting in favor of the debt bill.
Apparently he sees even the slightest cuts as progress, and he took the “better than nothing” approach to it.
I can see where he’s coming from, but in my humble opinion his judgment lapsed that time.
Censure = a smack on the hand, that is it.
There should be a mechanism to remove people who lie, abuse their power, and IMO regarding Schiff- broke the law. He used his position to try and remove a sitting President via lies and misleading, aka as a coup.
Washington DC is just about the most disgusting place in America right now. Democrat, Republican, or Independent, they all hate us.
No. When you are up to your ass in the DC Swamp full of alligators, you don’t find a lot of time for your constituents. So, you ignore what they want. The staffers are members of the Bureaucratic State, and will always pressure you to do what the Swamp instructs you to do to save yourself.
Actually, Washington, DC is just about the most disgusting place on EARTH!
How much proof is required before the conclusion (verdict) becomes as clear as crystal, i.e., that the vast majority of the congress (including the senate) is composed of anti-America traitors? The entire lot is compromised, self-serving, cowards, criminals, and grifters. A total purge would be a good start to begin restoring the Republic, but only if there was a prohibition against lawyers and trust fund babies being selected.
Democratic Democrats–Democratic Republicans -Working with each other to screw everyone!
Hmm ! Schiff : $elf-DEMonstrable DNCriminal, 20 Repubes : “mere” knuckleheads (actually, criminally complicit) ; but, conscientious Luna, Gaetz, Boebert, et al : ugly performance artists !! Schiff AL$0 DNCriminally IN$ANE !
Doesn’t matter. It’s all BS.
Garret Graves is representing a gerrymandered district.
This is a bunch of politicians who are afraid of losing their own elections in 2024 by voting against their own best interests to keep from being targeted by the Democrats in states mostly controlled by Democrats. In other words, this is a who’s who of scared, weak and campaign impoverished Repugs, plus a small number of Never Trumpers who feel invincible in their own districts. The Repugs are lucky they could even get this vote to the floor, and this is why we need to put more MAGA candidates into the House of representatives.
I did notice that my representative, Lauren Boebert, has already been targeted as a must defeat by the Demcommies and still voted to support the censure of Adam Schiff. She is MAGA and she comes from the deep blue State of Colorado. Thanks to these frightened little morons, Boebert will now need our help just to keep her job. Literally trillions are at stake and the Demcommies are mounting their attack and they won’t have to spend their money to defeat any of these candidates. Kevin McCarthy and the club must prefer the minority status, because he made no effort to keep these Country Club bozos in line.
The natural political result of this stupidity will be that these people will lose the support that got them to Congress in the first place. I would be willing to bet that at least 16 of this group of 20 fools will lose their jobs in 2024. When you are in a shooting competition, you always knock off the easy targets first in order to buy time to hit the most difficult ones. These people now have bigger, not smaller, political targets on their backs.
“Stupid is as stupid does” —-Forrest Gump
I looked into this and agree with Massie that the motion was flawed.
So, has ol’ massie ever voted for a motion that was flawed? Thought so.
He has also endorsed DeXX…..which tells you……
DeXX is a documented double-crosser…
…..No one can stand a double-crosser, no one.
……..Except another double-crosser.
…………Remember that when you see the people who support him
………………You can’t trust anything they say or do
………………….Because they will double-cross you too.
Flawed in the same way Nancy’s fines were flawed? Ask Massie how that went in court…oh, he won’t talk about it because the judge threw it out saying the Speaker can run House as they see fit- including fines.
He’s more worried about he and his besties being held to the same standard. Can’t have their grift compromised.
Just because the judge ruled in Pelosi’s favor doesn’t mean the ruling is correct.
This is certainly no surprise actually we expect this
please give details what led you this conclusion. thank you
These RINO Republicans are bat s crazy. There will never be any democrat who will return the favor and help out the Republicans.
Those RINOs need to openly join their preferred party of WOKE demented Democrats and good riddance.
I do not at all want to be a part of their Demonics party.
They aren’t supposed to break kayfabe like that. Color me surprised to see it so openly.
Sheeeesh for sure! This man went on Tucker time and time again – stated he had *proof* of Russia, Russia, Russia. IIRC he even made reference on Tucker’s show that Tucker was involved w/ the Russia thingy!
Yet here we are today with repubs (from all walks) continuously going against DJT! Can you say “UNIPARTY”???!!! FYI – Coulter has an article today that would make you vomit. (not linking – well, because)
If anyone finds this unusual behavior for Republicans, most likely, you are the younger generation that is unaware of republicans predictable behavior. Or the older generation that has not been paying attention.
. The GOP has been selling out America for decades and will continue to do so.
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You have gotten your head only partially out of the sand. What behavior do you see as better from the people who actually want to run your life for you? If you just forgot to mention them here, I can understand that. Or, we can all circle up and start shooting again.
The gubmint-centric micro-incentives of the Uniparty live!
I called Rep. Kay Granger in Texas. The woman on the phone almost shouted that she will be voting “yes” on the next vote. My husband could hear her from across the room.
I lived in Kay Granger’s district for many years. The woman has only one constituent: Lockheed/Martin. The rest of y’all are just an annoyance.
Sounds like you were not the only calling that office. You should have replied- Kay should have already voted yes. She failed. This is a make up yes and earns no points.
Who can primary her?
It can be reasonably argued that Schiff’s actions and intent far exceeded any protections granted under the Speach and Debate Clause. Since when does the Constitution protect obvious insurrectionists that are hell bent on destroying the Constitution, rule of law and our Constitutional Republic? That said, I don’t believe there is anything in the Constitution that prevents a member of the House of Representatives, or in fact Congress, from being held legally/financially responsible for purposefully defrauding the US citizen by wasting taxpayer dollars on an obvious fabricated politicized investigation for the sole purpose of overthrowing a duly and legally elected POTUS. In fact, those actions and intent border on sedition/treason. That, in itself, is cause for censorship, removal and/or financial penalties. Any monies collected and returned to the Treasury would reimburse the taxpayer and prevent any additional taxes to account for the squandered funds. Note, that the same can be said of the multitude of the bogus politicized investigations the Democrats (aka uni-party) use in an attempt to alter the political landscape by eradicating any opposition to their agenda. It’s way past time to actually use taxpayer dollars to build up our country instead of being used by the globalists and their ilk to tear it down. Bottom line, the battle to eradicate the Schiff’s entrenched in the political system needs to be ramped up until everyone of these leeches are utterly destroyed and eliminated.
Juan Ciscomani is my Representative.
He was not the guy I voted for ….
Must have had a lot of calls….
his phone mailbox is already full.
Oh well…tomorrow is another day.
A lot of people still get our local newspaper.
Editorial time!
Kay Granger (TX-12) is the only Texas TRAITOR on this list > 817/338-0909 > find replacement for 2024 RINO primary
Tony Gonzalez (Texas 23rd) didn’t vote. I hope he had a good excuse.
The uniparty strikes again! When I have some time, I’m going to switch to independent. In my opinion, schiff along with swalwell should be tried for treason and if found guilty, put in prison.
The masks are off now for this people.
If they didn’t understand what they voted for – that not a valid excuse.
Corruption.
We can continue to examine the entrails of this thing. But if the Creator has turned His back on this nation, we will continue the decline until a final catharsis occurs after a horrible trial. History and current events show this to the awake observer. When we stand against a tidal wave of sh-t, things gonna get a little messy. Of course, we will all play our parts in this struggle, and the Truth will have it’s day in some future time. Meanwhile, we continue to stand against the Lies of our culture, against all odds, so help us God.
Has anybody else ever wondered if even the one’s who vote in our favor are only doing it because they know they don’t have enough votes for these things to pass, so it doesn’t matter anyway?
And by their fruits ye shall know them………..
NOT surprised that Kim is on the list.
She needs to be primaried
I called the OK congressman’s office. They said the censure motion is not dead, but will come up for vote
on the house floor after some more study.
Thomas ,
I talked to the person in OK as well. He said that Cole needed more time to research and come up with even stronger measures. I told him respectfully, what else is there to research? You have all the info you need from Schiff’s false statements.
In fact I told him that if the roles were reversed between Cole and Schiff and we had a Dem Pelosi Congress in control, Cole would be kicked out of Congress on a rail, much less censored. AND fined. And it would have happened months ago.
Maybe what the staffer meant was that Cole needed more time to research the procedural limits on what he as a congressman could do to punish Schiff.
If it is indeed “a continuation of a downward spiral” then “Schiff for Brains” is the turd leading the charge down the bowl. Another embarrassment of representation from the once great state of Commiefornia (and I live in this beautiful dump of a state!).
Absolutely treasonous on the part of these Republicans, given what Schiff did.
The multi-million-dollar fine was clearly UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Maybe they could have garnished his wages? The real question is why the Republicans put a poison pill in it. Any person with an ounce of integrity, that believes in the oath they swore too, would not vote for an unconstitutional bill.
… to protect, uphold and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
20 traitors exposed. 20 Congressfakes who have exposed themselves for removal. Remember their names and target for removal.
Make America Great Again by voting these traitors out of office.
The gall of protecting the ultimate Marxist traitor, Adam Schitt.
Birds of a feather flock together.
Thanks for the pictures names and most importantly phone numbers! Granger’s staffers mentioned she will be voting yes next week. As did Tom Cole’s staff. Let’s see what happens.
Trump Won
I think he won Virginia and Pennsylvania and possible New Hampshire
definitely PA, GA, AZ, WI, MI as depicted. VA too of course.
Targeted election fraud.
President Trump very likely won CA and NY also. I never saw lines so long at the (early) voting stations set up days before Election Day.
After the hopeless GOP helped ratify The Crime of the Century, should Trump have said ENOUGH! and founded the MAGA Party instead? We were many who thought so …
“…ugly performance artists. It’s all about getting attention, doesn’t matter whether it’s good attention or bad attention, it’s all about the notoriety,”
A staggering lack of self-awareness there.
Dems have set the bar for ugly rhetoric. Need a bleepin’ ladder to get even close.
Can we get Luna to become Speaker?
Does Thomas Massie’s argument for voting no on Constitutional Grounds pass Constitutional muster? If it does, and I haven’t been convinced it doesn’t, then I can’t fault him. This is where I would be compelled to break with MAGA, i.e., when it breaks with the Constitution. I’m not saying it does or would, but that is the line in the sand.
Having said that, some of his recent decisions, e.g., supporting the Debt bill, have really been puzzling, troubling.
No Representatives from Florida voted against censure.
Now I know that those 20 House Republicans had “We the People” best interest in mind when they cast their vote for Rep. Schiff
Easiest vote in the world to pass and these 20 voted with the same people who have been crapping on them for years.We have to vote these people out. They are the problem!
Texas Turncoat, Kay Granger (TX-12) at 817/338-0909 needs MAGA replacement
I appreciate the analogy that the Republicans and Democrats are just two wings of the same bird.
Public confession time:
I voted for Juan Ciscomani (AZ) and even convinced some friends to vote for him, too. I am so sorry.
Ciscomani voted with the 149 (debt ceiling cave-in) and the 20 (Shifty Schiff).
My emails to him were so fiery they could burn a big, black hole through the internet.
“Knuckleheads” doesn’t begin to cover it. Treasonous snakes is a better description. Traitors.
Swamp critters. Utterly worthless and very likely installed by the globalists instead of elected by the voters.
So the republicans, on principle, can’t censor a proven liar that resulted in Trump’s impeachment. If you all accept that, then you are just as bad as they are. If they had any principles, they would definitely punish Schiff. They are filthy cowards and worse then the democrats, because they are letting them get away with destroying the country. Trump impeached on lies, and the gop can’t even censure a proven iiar who lied to congress. If it was Trump, they would not even hesitate. They don’t want to censor him because it might happen to them?? Are you kidding me?. Are they going to lie to congress? The democrats do it all the time, they have no fear and I can see why they don’t.
From Thomas Massie’s Twitter:
“Thank you for removing the part that several of us thought was unwise and/or unconstitutional. Many of us are looking forward to voting for your better version.”
I do not hold any politician as “infallible” in every act, decision, including Trump. I have disagreed with Massie before. Nevertheless, the Constitution is king. If MAGA doesn’t care about upholding Constitutional principle, then it is no morally better than the Uniparty.
It is not unconstitutional for Congress to impose fines on it’s members. The House and Senate are free to determine the rules and punishment for its respective members under Article 1, section 5, clause 2.
Whether you or Massie think it’s wise or not, is another story entirely.
It is unfortunate that scum can hide behind thecDebate and Slander Act during Congessional meetings,but can such scum be held accountable for slanderous comments outside of formal sessions??
If Massie believes he does not have to answer to his constituents I guess they don’t need to bother with support. Vote him out.
His response was very arrogant and dismissive. The leaking and lies of Adam Shiftless — with. the sole purpose of undermining the president of the United States is pretty damned serious to at least half of this country. This piece of crap excuse for a representative wanted to impeach a president through lies and treachery —that he knew were manufactured; and many even manufactured by him.
Is it “Unconstitutional“ to hold unconstitutional A.S. accountable?
My ASS, Mr. Massie.
We are all accountable- even you.
The same to you Marjorie and Matt. You don’t get to turn your support on and off like a damn lightbulb. You are either with us – or you are not. We don’t need any more treachery— specially from people we trusted, donated to, and campaigned for. Shame on you!
He’s running for the Senate, which makes it more important to hold him accountable now.
NO CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION BLOCKS watching over FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS of the Politicians towards the Sovereign Citizens, and PUNISHING THOSE who fall Completely OUT of their Fiduciary Obligations to their Oaths of Office to the Office, the Constitution and to the Sovereign Citizens.
They are in fact OBLIGATED to REMOVE any Public Servant who REFUSES or IS so Totally INCAPABLE of HONORING his FIDUCIARY Obligations.
Sounds like the mask mandate fine lawsuit has not gone away according to the wording in #3 of this tweet thread.
With this vote, Massie has proven himself a complete fraud!!