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21. Absolutely right. IMO, they never do the right thing because it's right, only because they fear the consequences

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 10:31 AM

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they thought they could avoid by helping their cult leader's coverup. Turns out that they fell for and spread his lie that the files were full of Democrats, and as always, it turns out their own party and leader are the corrupt ones who've been found out.

They know they're in the law violation zone:

Federal laws, such as 18 U.S.C. § 1519, make it a crime to knowingly alter, destroy, or conceal records with the intent to impede a federal investigation or case. Other laws, like 18 U.S.C. § 2071, specifically target custodians of public records who do so.

Tampering with evidence:
Knowingly altering, concealing, falsifying, or destroying a record, document, or tangible object with the intent to interfere with a federal investigation, a possible investigation, or any federal proceeding is a federal crime.

Penalties:
This offense can result in a fine, imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both.
Targeting specific individuals: Law enforcement officials and other government employees who are custodians of public records are also subject to specific penalties for tampering, including forfeiture of their office and being disqualified from holding any federal office.

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House Republicans Scramble as Epstein Files Petition Hits Magic Number -- Several Announce They're Now Voting in Favor [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 13 OP

So they can read the tea leaves Raven123 Nov 13 #1

They wanted to avoid speaking poorly of Trump Quanta Nov 13 #2

I don't believe this for a second. choie Nov 13 #3

I know hard to believe isn't it? They might do the right thing to save their own skin or for the right price. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #4

Republicans are entirely transactional. gordianot Nov 13 #7

They know the price of everything but the value of nothing. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #8

It's not a matter of "the right thing" BumRushDaShow Nov 13 #5

Pizza Gate was pure projection and cover up. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #9

Yup BumRushDaShow Nov 13 #12

Exactly, how many times have we gotten our hopes up that the truth will come out Irish_Dem Nov 13 #13

Absolutely right. IMO, they never do the right thing because it's right, only because they fear the consequences ancianita Nov 13 #21

*If* they sense that something is going to pass regardless of their vote, they might as well be on the right side of it. thesquanderer Nov 13 #18

Exactly. YodaMom2 Nov 13 #25

Well, the "right thing" PatSeg Nov 13 #20

What's left of the files. We'll never know how much they destroyed already IronLionZion Nov 13 #6

The information is worth too much to be destroyed. And it is an insurance policy for some. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #10

"Somebody has documents somewhere." speak easy Nov 13 #31

Probably a major reason he wanted access to the entire US govt data base. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #32

"Download any and all US govt lists and documents." speak easy Friday #37

Put the files out. Let chips fall where they may! oasis Nov 13 #11

Trump shitting gold plated bricks orangecrush Nov 13 #14

Unless 13 repub senators are willing to stand up to Trump, the House vote is a safe one onenote Nov 13 #15

Depressingly, It'll take much more than that InstantGratification Nov 13 #19

Since I don't see it getting 60 votes in the Senate, I don't think it has a chance of getting the override votes onenote Nov 13 #22

Based on reporting this week, I could definitely see it getting 292 votes in the House Wiz Imp Nov 13 #27

Mr. trump is miserably failing in his attempt to keep this out of the news Torchlight Nov 13 #16

Rats leaving the sinking ship... Fil1957 Nov 13 #17

Doesn't the Senate and trump still have to sign off on it? Bayard Nov 13 #23

Yes Anxy Nov 13 #35

As the wind blows. republianmushroom Nov 13 #24

This is the GOPs one chance to possibly get rid of Trump, without saying so. Doodley Nov 13 #26

"Epstein boasting that he knew how "dirty Donald" was and claiming he "gave" Trump his girlfriend" Dulcinea Nov 13 #28

Why in the hell do we need a law to see what a dead man wrote when he was alive? KS Toronado Nov 13 #29

Trump is probably stinking up his Depends big time right now Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 13 #30

Kick BlueWavePsych Nov 13 #33

Ah! So now the dam is breaking Wednesdays Nov 13 #34

Love your graphic! It's astonishing. CaliforniaPeggy Friday #36