‘I run the protection program’: Mike Johnson warns roomful of conservatives to reelect Republicans or face prison
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/mike-johnson-trump-republicans-investigation-b3004011.html
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homes@piefed.world · 120 pts · 56d
It’s these moments when the mask slips when you know exactly how desperate they are
foggy@lemmy.world · 41 pts · 56d
They know their options are death, prison, or rigging the elections.
homes@piefed.world · 24 pts · 56d
Only because “stop committing crimes” will never be an option
halcyoncmdr@piefed.social · 6 pts · 56d
Too late for that. Their crimes are enough to send all of them to prison for the rest of their lives at this point. Most of them are at least halfway through already as is.
foggy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 56d
They could stop commiting crimes right now... I don't think their option tree would expand.
Serinus@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 56d
Which is part of the reason Nixon got an out. I know that's what everyone blames for our current predicament, but I don't think it's so simple.
The point of all that is that it was a negotiation, both for him and for future incidents. Give up the power that you've abused and we won't pursue you in your personal life. It wasn't a small ask, but it did prevent Nixon from getting too desperate and attempting to use the power of the Presidency in a Trump-like manner.
These guys though, the current crop of Republicans have gone much rather than any previous crimes. I expect there are even worse things than Iran-Contra that we don't even know about yet. Not to mention all the domestic crimes we do know about, the ones we have (barely) prevented so far, and the very likely foreign crimes like the kickback on the $300b to Iran.
troglodytis@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 56d
I wish I shared your optimism
someguy3@lemmy.world · 64 pts · 56d
whosepoopisonmybuttocks@sh.itjust.works · 32 pts · 56d
What are they all so worried about? They haven't been doing anything illegal, have they?
someguy3@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 56d
It's projection. Look at how they've weaponized everything, so they naturally assume the Dems will do the same.
halcyoncmdr@piefed.social · 7 pts · 56d
The difference is that the investigations into them will have a real factual basis and actual evidence. Not just a political motive and scare tactic.
someguy3@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 56d
Yes but they project the Dems will act like they do.
Etterra@discuss.online · 1 pts · 55d
They're also trying to deflect attention/blame in an effort to weasel out of punishment for their blatant crimes.
Fishnoodle@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 56d
Yup. We absolutely will... Unless you make us kill you all first
GroundedGator@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 56d
That sounds like a
shake down for a bribeperfectly legal solicitation for a campaign contribution.kmartburrito@lemmy.world · 52 pts · 56d
SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social · 32 pts · 56d
I think I know why the Americans think they are the only ones who have freedom. They have no clue what that word means.
By the way, I'm aware that's not true for all Americans, but the GOP idiots for sure don't have a single clue.
forgetfulmeat@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 54d
You're precisely right. I'm assuming you're not American.
I grew up in rural America. Teachers told us things like the middle east hated us because we are free. It wasn't until I was already in high school when schools complied and acknowledged the bad shit Christopher Columbus did but certainly not to the full extent. They would tell us about how bad all these other countries are and how great we are. We were taught about slavery but it was taught like racism was just over and there were definitely no lingering stink from that. They taught us the civil rights movement like it already happened and now we are the perfect country and minorities are well protected now :) even though once a bunch of Mexican kids, including me, got pulled into a room in 5th grade just for a teacher to tell us how we all looked like trouble makers. We were literally just sitting the commons waiting for classes to start. We weren't even all grouped together. They rounded us together. I didn't understand what I did wrong. Why was I being scolded for what I looked like? It wasn't until years later I realized we were all Mexican in that room. I was too young to even consider that at the time.
We have to have these discussions and do our own research to see through it all.
Sorry for the unsolicited trauma dump btw but I figure it's probably good to have that reality of America put out. I should say I grew up in extremely small towns. Like smaller towns than most country singers sing about lol
gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 56d
"It doesn't matter whether the ship is sinking or not, the important thing is that we stick together!" he said pleadingly to his fellow rats
AmbientDread@piefed.social · 21 pts · 56d
Gee Mikey. Why not stop breaking laws? Cut out the bribing, lying, and cheating while you are at it.
savvie@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 56d
Mikey ‘Mouse’ Johnson, esteemed Squeaker of the House, brandishing his rodent-like ‘clout’ against his GOP rivals
corbindallas@fedinsfw.app · 14 pts · 56d
Resign or face a gallows. U fucking traitor
some_designer_dude@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 56d
If only this had any teeth at all. The rich will never fear 350 million absolute sheep.
Snapz@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 56d
Is there also a Christian app that let's your son monitor your upcoming prison affairs, Mike?
Corvidae@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 56d
Fascinating that's he's more concerned about Democrats winning elections than prosecuting law breaking amongst connected party leaders.
BillCheddar@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 56d
The weird thing is that Mike Johnson is going to actually LOVE being a prison bottom.
pachrist@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 56d
Well, it might not be gay. If he's the honey in the middle is there leeway?