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The Madcap

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2. In all fairness,

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:25 PM

8 hrs ago

Graham was a senator. Johnson is leading the House.

Having said that, though, the very idea of putting someone in a Senate chair with zero political experience just because one is related to a deceased member is just insane. Don't they have any idea how important a Senate position is?

We really are on the road to Rome.

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Has this "ancient" history been mentioned yet? [View all] FakeNoose 8 hrs ago OP

They'll just say the senate does things differently than the House but your point is taken Deuxcents 8 hrs ago #1

In all fairness, The Madcap 8 hrs ago #2

At least Trump didn't ask that his horse be appointed Senator. (yet) tetedur 7 hrs ago #4

Well, Eric does look a bit equine... The Madcap 7 hrs ago #5

SSHHH! GiqueCee 6 hrs ago #8

I am still surprised that Bettie 5 hrs ago #10

Johnson's time as speaker is coming to a close. oasis 7 hrs ago #3

Makes you wonder if Johnson would swear in the Dems who win their midterm. allegorical oracle 7 hrs ago #6

The Speaker does not swear in the new Congress. Wiz Imp 6 hrs ago #7

The House Clerk... GiqueCee 6 hrs ago #9

They're so nasty.... LeftInTX 5 hrs ago #11

And all to keep the House from voting to release the Epstein files... kentuck 4 hrs ago #12