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Joinfortmill
Joinfortmill's Journal
Joinfortmill's Journal
December 6, 2023
'WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who this fall became the first speaker to be ousted from power in the middle of a congressional term, said Wednesday he will resign from office at the end of this month.
His exit is a blow to his successor, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans, further cutting the already narrow GOP majority and making passing legislation in 2024 even more challenging.'
My words: Very interesting, indeed.
'Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted speaker, announces he's leaving Congress'
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rep-kevin-mccarthy-ousted-speaker-announces-s-leaving-congress-rcna128139'WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who this fall became the first speaker to be ousted from power in the middle of a congressional term, said Wednesday he will resign from office at the end of this month.
His exit is a blow to his successor, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans, further cutting the already narrow GOP majority and making passing legislation in 2024 even more challenging.'
My words: Very interesting, indeed.
December 6, 2023
OMG, people! Some of Katie Porter's finest moments. Enjoy!
'Porter Drops The HAMMER On CEOs For 30 Minutes Straight'
OMG, people! Some of Katie Porter's finest moments. Enjoy!
December 6, 2023
'Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney is mulling a third-party run for president and will decide in the next few months, she said in interviews published Tuesday while promoting her new book.
“I think that the situation that we’re in is so grave, and the politics of the moment require independents and Republicans and Democrats coming together in a way that can help form a new coalition, so that may well be a third-party option,” Cheney told USA TODAY.'
My words: Well, this came one cycle sooner than I thought it would. Any thoughts on this, people?
'Liz Cheney says she's considering a third-party presidential bid'
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/05/liz-cheney-2024-third-party-00130100'Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney is mulling a third-party run for president and will decide in the next few months, she said in interviews published Tuesday while promoting her new book.
“I think that the situation that we’re in is so grave, and the politics of the moment require independents and Republicans and Democrats coming together in a way that can help form a new coalition, so that may well be a third-party option,” Cheney told USA TODAY.'
My words: Well, this came one cycle sooner than I thought it would. Any thoughts on this, people?
December 6, 2023
My words: It's not bad enough that they're trying to take our Republic down; but they're also so goddamn stupid.
Speaker of the House: Accessory After The Fact....
My words: It's not bad enough that they're trying to take our Republic down; but they're also so goddamn stupid.
December 6, 2023
Nicolle Talks to Liz
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December 5, 2023
Here's some help from Medicare.gov on how to find a plan for you.
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan
December 5, 2023
Sen. Whitehouse Questions FBI Director Wray in a Judiciary Committee Hearing
My words: Today Senator Whitehouse, a formidable fighter for justice, questions Director Wray about this matter.
Charles McGonigal: Former FBI Agent who has pleaded guilty :
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-special-agent-charge-new-york-fbi-counterintelligence-division-pleads-guilty
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division. “Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
Remember When: The NY FBI, FBI Director Comey, Trump toady Giuliani and Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton....
&t=192sSen. Whitehouse Questions FBI Director Wray in a Judiciary Committee Hearing
My words: Today Senator Whitehouse, a formidable fighter for justice, questions Director Wray about this matter.
Charles McGonigal: Former FBI Agent who has pleaded guilty :
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-special-agent-charge-new-york-fbi-counterintelligence-division-pleads-guilty
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division. “Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
December 5, 2023
My words: Do you ever wonder if the Universe is fucking with us? How else has this doofus gotten so close to taking down the greatest democracy the world has ever known?
'Coup bombshell: Trump busted for 'dictator' plot as trials loom'
My words: Do you ever wonder if the Universe is fucking with us? How else has this doofus gotten so close to taking down the greatest democracy the world has ever known?
December 4, 2023
'Two Rulings in D.C. Knock Trump Back
Courts found on the same day that Trump enjoys neither absolute civil nor absolute criminal immunity for his actions around January 6'
my words: And what's with the hair? Jeez.
Trump loses again...Twice.
https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/two-rulings-in-dc-knock-trump-back'Two Rulings in D.C. Knock Trump Back
Courts found on the same day that Trump enjoys neither absolute civil nor absolute criminal immunity for his actions around January 6'
my words: And what's with the hair? Jeez.
