I don't understand why these butthurt republicans don't just start voting against trump. Like somehow the only options are toe the party line or resign.
They're afraid. Trump has more or less blacklisted every dissident from the party and its allies. It's a career ending move and he's even threatening some people with criminal charges.
I mean obviously they should do it anyway because it's the right thing to do. But they didn't get to where they are by pursuing public good over their own personal well-being.
Because apart from Trump, they want to toe the party line.
If a few Republican House members resign then the Democrats take the majority. Democrats can take out Trump and do whatever else they want to help people. Meanwhile the former House members can sit on the sidelines and blame Democrats (specifically for non-Trump things).
But what about the Senate? Basically the hope is that everyone will forget what you've done. Look at the recent shutdown bill, the Senate Democrats who gave up everything aren't up for reelection anytime soon. That thing they did 5 years ago? I don't really remember what that was about.
People w/o spines don’t just grow them like Chia Pets. If they don’t have the guts to fight, they need to go. Even if they opposed one item — that wouldn’t be it. Democracy won’t survive silence.
They’ll get a golden parachute job as a highly paid lobbyist, and be right back in the rotunda, schmoozing with all their old buddies by the end of the month.
These days, every time I hear good news I think, "How am I being played on this?" There is always a catch, it's fake, or it's a bold-faced lie. There just isn't good news anymore.
Fox was accidentally put on our work TVs today (usually CNN which isn't much better). For some reason I was able to see past the makeup and I'm pretty much every host they have now is just the Crypt Keeper underneath 20 pounds of the stuff.
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen because he wanted it to happen,” they told Punchbowl.
“That is the sentiment of nearly all—appropriators, authorizers, hawks, doves, rank and file,” the lawmaker said.
He blasted what he called “the arrogance of this White House team,” accusing them of running members “roughshod and threatened” while denying them even “little wins like announcing small grants or even responding from agencies.”
Fairly sure this was predicted months ago, with the triggering event being the recent elections that were swept by the dems. The prediction was basically that if it looked like they were going to lose control of any of the houses, there'd be a ton of people trying to put distance between themselves and the govt as there's a higher likelihood they'll get prosecuted for crimes. So the early resignations, and attempts to "apologize" are mostly just about trying to avoid accountability for their actions -- rats fleeing a sinking ship.
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen because he wanted it to happen,” they told Punchbowl.
It's not just members of the House. They treat everyone like garbage. They're narcissists who don't give a shit about anyone else.
Absolutely. His ego could not accept the loss so he decided to make it his idea, ignoring that he has the power to unilaterally release the files without a law from congress.
But, if there were so many angry Republicans, as the article suggests, their anger is not resulting in a change in behavior and is effectively useless. Even MTG has made her frustrations moot by resigning instead of standing against Trump.
MTG is distancing herself for a presidential run. She cut all direct criticism of Trump at the same time she started sounding like Kamala - she's got so many consultants up her ass
She resigned for the same reason so many others are considering it... It's a really bad time to be in office. Being an incumbent right now is not a good look
Republicans haven't fallen in line with Trump over ideology... They have no ideology. They just want to be reelected, and right now it's looking like Trump is a sinking ship. It's becoming very clear it's been Trump and their career, and only a few (like Mike Johnson for reasons I don't understand) are willing to double down on Trump after the election results
This idea of a government based on the destruction of perceived enemies is not sustainable, and is constantly eating itself for sustenance. At some point, you have to actually figure out where money for food is going to come from and screaming into the void about Democrats, immigrants, and abortion doesn’t pay the bills. The American people need healthcare, housing, education, childcare, food, and hope. NOT ICE raids, bizarre southern military excursions, shutdowns, and traumatized federal workers.
To me, this is a wonderful reminder that our votes still matter, and our system - as large and slow and complex as it is - has careful structure and momentum. The Republican Party still must respond as such.
They are probably trying to get out in front of something bad enough that their lifetime benefits may be revoked. Better to leave with a little than stay and lose it all.
Doesn’t that just open up the seats to more radical players? They become appointments by the local governor and that could lead to more divisive people moving in. MTG is an outlier on the division scale, but I’m certain there are more principled republicans that will be replaced with howler monkeys similar to MTG.
Gov. Brian Kemp will have to call for a special election. With Greene’s announced resignation date of Jan. 5, 2026, the northwest Georgia district will go without representation on Capitol Hill until a new congressperson is elected.
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pr06lefs@lemmy.ml · 146 pts · 264d
I don't understand why these butthurt republicans don't just start voting against trump. Like somehow the only options are toe the party line or resign.
ThePantser@sh.itjust.works · 79 pts · 264d
Someone has dirt on them.
devolution@lemmy.world · 64 pts · 264d
The Madison Cawthorne orgies probably.
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca · 46 pts · 264d
It's weird how this was entirely forgotten.
devolution@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 264d
Pepperage Farms remembers.
chocrates@piefed.world · 7 pts · 264d
It was used as a cudgel. It's not needed anymore
LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net · 52 pts · 264d
They're afraid. Trump has more or less blacklisted every dissident from the party and its allies. It's a career ending move and he's even threatening some people with criminal charges.
I mean obviously they should do it anyway because it's the right thing to do. But they didn't get to where they are by pursuing public good over their own personal well-being.
MimicJar@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 264d
Because apart from Trump, they want to toe the party line.
If a few Republican House members resign then the Democrats take the majority. Democrats can take out Trump and do whatever else they want to help people. Meanwhile the former House members can sit on the sidelines and blame Democrats (specifically for non-Trump things).
But what about the Senate? Basically the hope is that everyone will forget what you've done. Look at the recent shutdown bill, the Senate Democrats who gave up everything aren't up for reelection anytime soon. That thing they did 5 years ago? I don't really remember what that was about.
favoredponcho@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 264d
santa@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 264d
People w/o spines don’t just grow them like Chia Pets. If they don’t have the guts to fight, they need to go. Even if they opposed one item — that wouldn’t be it. Democracy won’t survive silence.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 263d
Trump has an army of blackshirts he let out of jail. They will threaten and/or kill.
turdcollector69@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 264d
They don't want to get kirk'd
JoMiran@lemmy.ml · 102 pts · 264d
They're gonna take their lifetime pensions, millions in insider trading, and high value contacts, and get thw fuck out before the music stops.
knightly@pawb.social · 13 pts · 264d
That's the smart move, especially if they have somewhere that they can lie low 'til the dust settles and the heat wears off.
RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 264d
So then by lie low you mean 6 feet underground.
JollyBrancher@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 264d
And long-term special guest spots as being a victim and "Surviving My MAGA Nightmare" anchors on Fox?
mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 264d
They’ll get a golden parachute job as a highly paid lobbyist, and be right back in the rotunda, schmoozing with all their old buddies by the end of the month.
FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world · 55 pts · 264d
These days, every time I hear good news I think, "How am I being played on this?" There is always a catch, it's fake, or it's a bold-faced lie. There just isn't good news anymore.
DagwoodIII@piefed.social · 44 pts · 264d
Here's what I think MTG is planning.
If we get a Blue wave next year [fingers crossed] she'll be able to go on all the news shows and blame Trump.
Expect her to say something along these lines "I was all for Donald Trump, but like you, I was betrayed. But no one man is bigger than MAGA..."
She's setting herself up for a Georgia Senate seat.
FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 264d
Potentially. I think she wants to be a Fox News anchor.
DagwoodIII@piefed.social · 10 pts · 264d
Okay, I'm not an expert here, but I'm pretty sure Senator is a better gig.
I defiantly see your point, but if we were betting I'd put my money on Senate.
FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 264d
Better returns when you play the insider trader market, so I see what you mean.
DagwoodIII@piefed.social · 5 pts · 264d
And you get to call yourself "The Honorable..."
danafest@infosec.pub · 7 pts · 264d
Not sure she really fits their "visual aesthetic"
Zanathos@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 264d
Fox was accidentally put on our work TVs today (usually CNN which isn't much better). For some reason I was able to see past the makeup and I'm pretty much every host they have now is just the Crypt Keeper underneath 20 pounds of the stuff.
HumanOnEarth@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 264d
I like the anchor part.
danc4498@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 264d
Or the end result will be worse for society.
YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 264d
And pedo
Rhaedas@fedia.io · 55 pts · 264d
No. Please stop.
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world · 50 pts · 264d
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world · 34 pts · 264d
Oh no! Anyway . . .
phar@lemmy.ml · 30 pts · 264d
If only they hadn't supported a wannabe despot
wampus@lemmy.ca · 29 pts · 264d
Fairly sure this was predicted months ago, with the triggering event being the recent elections that were swept by the dems. The prediction was basically that if it looked like they were going to lose control of any of the houses, there'd be a ton of people trying to put distance between themselves and the govt as there's a higher likelihood they'll get prosecuted for crimes. So the early resignations, and attempts to "apologize" are mostly just about trying to avoid accountability for their actions -- rats fleeing a sinking ship.
Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip · 27 pts · 264d
You're going to have to be more specific. They're always mad about something stupid
Typhoon@lemmy.ca · 21 pts · 264d
It's not just members of the House. They treat everyone like garbage. They're narcissists who don't give a shit about anyone else.
Crashumbc@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 264d
It's almost like if you support and elect a dictator...
EndOfLine@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 264d
And yet they all fall in line when it's time to c vote. How angry can they really be?
theneverfox@pawb.social · 1 pts · 264d
They all fell in line to release the Epstein files... Well, all but one
EndOfLine@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 264d
Only after Trump told them to.
theneverfox@pawb.social · 1 pts · 264d
Through clenched teeth. Let's be real, this was obviously damage control for him... The votes were already clear
EndOfLine@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 263d
Absolutely. His ego could not accept the loss so he decided to make it his idea, ignoring that he has the power to unilaterally release the files without a law from congress.
But, if there were so many angry Republicans, as the article suggests, their anger is not resulting in a change in behavior and is effectively useless. Even MTG has made her frustrations moot by resigning instead of standing against Trump.
theneverfox@pawb.social · 2 pts · 263d
MTG is distancing herself for a presidential run. She cut all direct criticism of Trump at the same time she started sounding like Kamala - she's got so many consultants up her ass
She resigned for the same reason so many others are considering it... It's a really bad time to be in office. Being an incumbent right now is not a good look
Republicans haven't fallen in line with Trump over ideology... They have no ideology. They just want to be reelected, and right now it's looking like Trump is a sinking ship. It's becoming very clear it's been Trump and their career, and only a few (like Mike Johnson for reasons I don't understand) are willing to double down on Trump after the election results
wuffah@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 264d
There is a lot of policy failure and blowback that contributes to this, but I like to think the party and the people are finally unable to tolerate Trump’s narcissistic abuse.
This idea of a government based on the destruction of perceived enemies is not sustainable, and is constantly eating itself for sustenance. At some point, you have to actually figure out where money for food is going to come from and screaming into the void about Democrats, immigrants, and abortion doesn’t pay the bills. The American people need healthcare, housing, education, childcare, food, and hope. NOT ICE raids, bizarre southern military excursions, shutdowns, and traumatized federal workers.
To me, this is a wonderful reminder that our votes still matter, and our system - as large and slow and complex as it is - has careful structure and momentum. The Republican Party still must respond as such.
einlander@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 264d
They are probably trying to get out in front of something bad enough that their lifetime benefits may be revoked. Better to leave with a little than stay and lose it all.
plz1@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 264d
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 8 pts · 264d
It's actually spelled Felisha in the credits, but I think spelling it Felicia still adds a little zing to the line.
Formfiller@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 264d
Party of traitors, pedofiles and Cowards
Sunflier@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 264d
G.O.P. stands for Guardians of Pedophiles.
FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca · 12 pts · 264d
They'll all quit and Trump will declare congress is no longer necessary
NatakuNox@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 264d
ohlaph@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 264d
Promise?
_stranger_@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 264d
JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 264d
Good. Keep em coming.
tehn00bi@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 263d
Doesn’t that just open up the seats to more radical players? They become appointments by the local governor and that could lead to more divisive people moving in. MTG is an outlier on the division scale, but I’m certain there are more principled republicans that will be replaced with howler monkeys similar to MTG.
JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 263d
Or it could mean more sensible entrants too, based on their position. Hopefully the voters wake up and realize it's not ok to sit it out.
runner_g@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 264d
Finger's crossed that Boebert is on the list
Triumph@fedia.io · 6 pts · 264d
I'll believe it when I see it. Until then, my magazines remain loaded.
Treczoks@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 264d
With any resemblance of morals thrown out of the window long ago, this is only fitting.
Any Republican going is a chance for the American people to fix the current situation.
cogman@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 264d
https://archive.ph/IvHk1
Maeve@kbin.earth · 5 pts · 264d
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/22/marjorie-taylor-greene-resigns-now-what/
AmericanEconomicThinkTank@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 264d
A man can only dream.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 263d
I hope they actually explode.
dickalan@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 264d
Can I ask my the daily beast gets posted here so much, it seems like it's just a advertising farm
Sunflier@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 264d
I can't see the advertisements because of my uBlock extension in Mozilla. So, I post it because of the story with no understanding or comprehension of the advertisements.
MrSmiley@lemmy.zip · 0 pts · 264d
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/daily-beast/
otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 264d
Hang 'em high, citizens.
Applesause@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 264d
To whom was that long stream of quotation supposed to be attributed?
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 264d
Applesause@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 264d
Right, but... who? It seems like a lie, or wishful thinking; It's exactly the kind of thing I'd like to believe, which makes me instantly suspicious.
Digging a little deeper, here's the original quote. Jake Sherman is a journalist, who attributes the quote to "a senior house republican."
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 264d
Agreed, but it does check out in that the White House staff are all incompetent miserable bastards with no respect and less sense.
Batmorous@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 264d
(Speak friend and enter.)
Hey Mycroft, cue Iron Sky by Paolo Nutini (One of many unofficial peoples global theme songs)
The people have the power. If any of you are not active yet in your communities join them for your city/town/state.
Indivisible, 50501, Run For Something, Marc Elias/Elias Law Group (Follow on Social Media), any other groups getting things done
They all intersect together either way and will more than likely find other people that you can collaborate with. Many of us are doing, many of us are getting more people to do, and many of us are succeeding despite any setbacks.
Look at the skills you have, and figure out what you want to focus on with others.
(You have my sword.)
For other similar different songs:
Lean On Me by Bill Withers, Run It Up by Hanumankind, & One Tribe by Black Eyed Peas