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You know they are running out of things to do so they do not have to do anything real.
I remember when NPR tweeted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th.
Republicans called it communist, socialist, political grandstanding and an attack on them as a party. >

NPR still has the amendments to the constitution read on air periodically. I’m sure Republicans are huge fans of that, right? >

You know, if they were "originalists"...I would say they shouldn't be a fan of any amendments, as they deviate from the "pure original".
Or something, I don't fuckin know anymore.
It would be fun to watch them simultaneously argue that "the government doesn't have the right to make booze legal!" and "the government doesn't have the right to make booze illegal!" >

I mean, their version of originalism is kind of like when Christians say that Jesus is totally cool with rich folks. Don’t listen to the words that he says — what matters is what he meant…which is somehow the opposite of what he said…
It’s all bullshit. Conservatives idolize Scalia for his ability to make a long-winded argument that directly contradicts the plain language of the constitution. >

As usual, doing the real work. No grandstanding here, folks! >

This is more like doing your homework when you get to class because you forgot to do it the night before. >

It's like getting up to do an oral book report and just reading the back jacket. >

Didn’t catch it… did they read the separation of church and state part out loud? >

They probably skipped over parts they didn’t like, just like how they “read” the Bible. >

The fun part should be when they get to the amendments and read the first 4 words of the 2nd... 
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. >

That's not a problem for them.... they love the militias. And poop themselves very regularly. >

Lol meal team six really shouldn't count. >

That should help with inflation. >

And that migrant caravan and crt and drag queens or whatever the fuck non issue they’re on about now >

What Republican platform? >

Remember when they said they were going to fix inflation? >

Oh yes! But, ya know. Why fix problems they instigate when they can make a big show of ReADiNg tHe CoNsTiTutIOn and the media is happy to indulge them by covering them "keeping their election promise". >

whats fucked is theyll take credit for the inflation drop we seeing now and in the next couple months even though they literally have done pissed to fuck all nothing on policy in relation to inflation. but hey them spooky socialists >

I bet Gosar started weeping during the reading of the 13th Amendment. >

Ah . . . the 3/5 clause, the importation of slaves clause, the fugitive slave clause . . . 
Good times! >


Ah . . . the 3/5 clause

They omitted it.

“This morning we will read the full text of the United States Constitution. The text read today reflects the changes to the Constitution made by the 27 amendments. Those portions superseded by amendment will not be read,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said on the House floor.

Slavery erasure! >

While the historical, societal, economic, etc. ramifications of the 3/5ths clause are very significant, they have as little to do with how government is supposed to operate today as does the amended portion about states selecting senators. So I kind of understand omitting the portions that were edited by amendments. 
I mean, reading the 18th gives you some insight as to what was going on with Prohibition, but as it was rescinded with the 21st, it has no bearing on the structure and operation of government today, which is what the Constitution is supposed to be about. >

Performative politics at their finest. They should have invited Ted Cruz to read Green Eggs and Ham too. >

They can read? >

All you gotta do is dart your eyes back and forth and turn a page every once in a while. Maybe hold the book up correctly, they're gonna need to coach Boebert. >

Wrapping themselves in the flag, holding a bible, and carrying a gun.   Passing legislation and governing is not in their playbook >

When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross >

Good for them, better late than never. >

Yes, but did they learn anything from it? >

Another big ask.
And spoiler: no. >

1st time for most of them >

Came here to say that. >

Republicans can read?🤔🤔 >

"Republicans waste more time and taxpayer money by treating their jobs as theater."
I am so fucking tired of these performative sacks of shit. >

Now all they need to do is comprehend what the read! >

That's a big ask. >

I know I get carried away at times!
Crazy me