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Warpy

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6. He should, but he's too chickenshit

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sat Sep 23, 2023, 07:30 PM

Sep 2023

He needed their votes to becoem Speaker and is terrified to cross them by refusing to deliver on their harebrained demands.

A strong leader would just stare them down and say "I lied." McCarthy is not a strong leader, he's a jellyfish who sacrificed his entire spine to get a title. Now he has no idea what to do with it.

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Fmr. GOP Rep says McCarthy should tell Freedom Caucus 'where to stick it' - Velshi - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 OP

Why not? There won't be a budget next Friday anyway, anyhow. no_hypocrisy Sep 2023 #1

We've also heard that the order for a shutdown came from TFG, hoping it will reflect badly on Biden Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #2

I've wanted stuff too in the past, but not enough to sell my soul and integrity for it. no_hypocrisy Sep 2023 #3

As was said in the interview, he wants his portrait on the wall Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #4

It seems so Shakespearean or Homeric. no_hypocrisy Sep 2023 #5

He should, but he's too chickenshit Warpy Sep 2023 #6

Exactly, well said. Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #8

He already HAS told them where to stick it. LuvLoogie Sep 2023 #7