The purpose was obviously to demonstrate that "business as usual" is NOT what is going to take place here. Anyone thinking that McCarthy is going to be running interference behind the scenes might want to reconsider that. Those who are depending on him to protect them might not be getting much of that.
McCarthy was humiliated, emasculated, and kneecapped by MAGA. And he actually subjected himself to this of his own volition. Something that I think happened because the alternative was to drag this on for months. If he waited until absolute certainty that he had the votes, that might have been summer time. These guys can't have that. No House means no stealing or rackets. That would put the deep state in bankruptcy. And working with the democrats is the exact poison pill they cannot swallow. Maintaining the illusion of the 2 party system is paramount to their enterprise. This would shatter that illusion; no longer would the uniparty only exist in the theoretical.
If McCarthy fucks these guys, hilarity will ensue. But this time, it won't be 20 guys holding out. It will be over 100. Maybe more. Full blown party mutiny will happen.
It is hard to see McCarthy lasting much longer than Lizz Truss. The entire purpose the swamp wants him there has mostly been negated by the negotiations. The upside is they do not have a plan B candidate. If they did, we would have seen them roll the guy out. That isn't going to magically manifest in another couple of months, should that need arise.
Good thoughts. What occurs to me is that Trump's behind-the-scenes influence was noted, raising the question for the Deep State of "Who is really in control?"
In other thoughts, it may be that Trump is blackmailing McCarthy in regard to his suspected cocaine use (suggestion from a fellow anon, former user). "Play nice and we won't vote to challenge your office and reveal your habit." For an egocentric like McCarthy, removal and exposure would be Hell before Death.
Trump was obviously involved in some manner. It was actually McCarthy that sought to meet with Trump shortly after his term ended. I still don't understand that. Kind of like I still don't understand why Lindsey Graham was flying around with him in the 10 days or so prior to the end of the term.
Not to defend the indefensible, but McCarthy has always been the preferred member of Republican leadership over the last 10-15 years. He has always carried some presumption of more "conservative" credentials in comparison to a Boehner or Paul Ryan. Or Eric Cantor (where the hell did he disappear to??).
Using coke is unlikely to be sufficient to remove him. Especially when he sure isn't the only one. You can't out him without outing all the others. If people aren't sufficiently outraged at covid restrictions and mandates, how could we expect nose candy to set everyone off? You'd need a lot more filth than that. Hell...he didn't even lose his leadership position for advocating twitter censor the damn president and others.
Here is the main problem. Just look at who chaired the Republican Conference going back to the Gingrich days:
(1) John Boehner - 1995 to 1999; we know what trash he is
(2) J.C. Watts - 1999 to 2003; nice guy, but weak on a number of key issues
(3) Deborah Pryce - 2003 to 2007; a "pro choice" republican? wolf in sheep's clothing
(4) Adam Putnam - 2007-2009; career politician with 0 private sector experience. Was with Bush at the elementary school on 9-11. Served on financial services committee...
(5) Mike Pence - 2009-2011; speaks for himself
(6) Jeb Hensarling - 2011-2013; who??? possibly the only based member we have had. Was against TARP and was despised by Eric Cantor.
(7) Cathy McMorris Rodgers - 2013-2019; the longest serving chair since Jack Kemp in the 80s. Career politician with zero private sector service. Appears to have only shilled popular GOP social issues, and went along with most uniparty grifting legislation.
(8) Liz Fkn Cheney - 2019-2023; how the fkn hell did we get the antithesis of the movement at the head of the conference?
(9) Elise Stefanik - 2021-2023; Trump endorsed, but otherwise weak.
The conference is who basically makes leadership decisions and crafts the party message to distribute to members. This is a "behind the scenes" position that holds a lot of sway...and an office that is in the hands of uniparty slime. A good portion of these people were vice chair before moving into the chair position.
So we wonder why congressional republicans are cucks...they take their marching orders from the conference. And look who is in charge of the message...
The purpose was obviously to demonstrate that "business as usual" is NOT what is going to take place here. Anyone thinking that McCarthy is going to be running interference behind the scenes might want to reconsider that. Those who are depending on him to protect them might not be getting much of that.
McCarthy was humiliated, emasculated, and kneecapped by MAGA. And he actually subjected himself to this of his own volition. Something that I think happened because the alternative was to drag this on for months. If he waited until absolute certainty that he had the votes, that might have been summer time. These guys can't have that. No House means no stealing or rackets. That would put the deep state in bankruptcy. And working with the democrats is the exact poison pill they cannot swallow. Maintaining the illusion of the 2 party system is paramount to their enterprise. This would shatter that illusion; no longer would the uniparty only exist in the theoretical.
If McCarthy fucks these guys, hilarity will ensue. But this time, it won't be 20 guys holding out. It will be over 100. Maybe more. Full blown party mutiny will happen.
It is hard to see McCarthy lasting much longer than Lizz Truss. The entire purpose the swamp wants him there has mostly been negated by the negotiations. The upside is they do not have a plan B candidate. If they did, we would have seen them roll the guy out. That isn't going to magically manifest in another couple of months, should that need arise.
Good thoughts. What occurs to me is that Trump's behind-the-scenes influence was noted, raising the question for the Deep State of "Who is really in control?"
In other thoughts, it may be that Trump is blackmailing McCarthy in regard to his suspected cocaine use (suggestion from a fellow anon, former user). "Play nice and we won't vote to challenge your office and reveal your habit." For an egocentric like McCarthy, removal and exposure would be Hell before Death.
Trump was obviously involved in some manner. It was actually McCarthy that sought to meet with Trump shortly after his term ended. I still don't understand that. Kind of like I still don't understand why Lindsey Graham was flying around with him in the 10 days or so prior to the end of the term.
Not to defend the indefensible, but McCarthy has always been the preferred member of Republican leadership over the last 10-15 years. He has always carried some presumption of more "conservative" credentials in comparison to a Boehner or Paul Ryan. Or Eric Cantor (where the hell did he disappear to??).
Using coke is unlikely to be sufficient to remove him. Especially when he sure isn't the only one. You can't out him without outing all the others. If people aren't sufficiently outraged at covid restrictions and mandates, how could we expect nose candy to set everyone off? You'd need a lot more filth than that. Hell...he didn't even lose his leadership position for advocating twitter censor the damn president and others.
Here is the main problem. Just look at who chaired the Republican Conference going back to the Gingrich days:
(1) John Boehner - 1995 to 1999; we know what trash he is (2) J.C. Watts - 1999 to 2003; nice guy, but weak on a number of key issues (3) Deborah Pryce - 2003 to 2007; a "pro choice" republican? wolf in sheep's clothing (4) Adam Putnam - 2007-2009; career politician with 0 private sector experience. Was with Bush at the elementary school on 9-11. Served on financial services committee... (5) Mike Pence - 2009-2011; speaks for himself (6) Jeb Hensarling - 2011-2013; who??? possibly the only based member we have had. Was against TARP and was despised by Eric Cantor. (7) Cathy McMorris Rodgers - 2013-2019; the longest serving chair since Jack Kemp in the 80s. Career politician with zero private sector service. Appears to have only shilled popular GOP social issues, and went along with most uniparty grifting legislation. (8) Liz Fkn Cheney - 2019-2023; how the fkn hell did we get the antithesis of the movement at the head of the conference? (9) Elise Stefanik - 2021-2023; Trump endorsed, but otherwise weak.
The conference is who basically makes leadership decisions and crafts the party message to distribute to members. This is a "behind the scenes" position that holds a lot of sway...and an office that is in the hands of uniparty slime. A good portion of these people were vice chair before moving into the chair position.
So we wonder why congressional republicans are cucks...they take their marching orders from the conference. And look who is in charge of the message...
Yes. The "win" is McCarthy is not the type of win they wanted, nor is it one they can stand for.