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context: In the news, they talked about how it went to some 133 rounds in the 1800s, and it went to 9 rounds in the 1920s.
  But the difference is, in the 1800s and the 1920s, they didn't have a live stream feed of this. They didn't have social media. And they didn't have late night shows like Steven Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, etc.
  It's so much worse and so much more humiliating to go through multiple rounds of losing the vote in the 2020s, with how everything has changed, especially the technology.  
  It's like McCarthy never once considered this. He must have been thinking, well, they went 133 rounds and 9 rounds before, it can't be that bad for me, can it? No McCarthy, it's the 2020s, losing just 3 rounds looks really, really, bad for you, with modern technology and modern entertainment shows, nevermind the 7 rounds you lost already. >
  
  And with everything that McCarthy has conceded to the Freedom Caucus along with the public humiliation, he'll be a powerless Speaker even if he magically gets the votes in Round 8. (Which, unless something huge changes, he won't.) >
  
  This is the part I dont understand. McCarthy conceded and the Freedom Caucus gave him the middle finger. Where is there to go from here for him? I dont know enough to know what else he can give them, but why bother? He should step down. With that said, Im loving the chaos. >
  
  
  This is the part I dont understand. McCarthy conceded and the Freedom Caucus gave him the middle finger. Where is there to go from here for him?
  
  Never wrestle  hogs.
  You just end up covered in shit and piss with nothing to show for it.
  And Hogs LOVE it. >
  
  McCarthy right now: Time to get in the Hog Pen for the 9th time. I'm sure this time will be different. >
  
  She's just not into you man. >
  
  They are trying to make it to a dozen votes. That's when you get a free sub from Jersey Mike's. >
  
  No no no, it's Jersey Mike's mobile detailing and carpet cleaning not the place that makes sandwiches >
  
  Oh my God it's even funnier the 7th time around, let's get to double digits! >
  
  I have Hamilton's "You Don't Have The Votes" on repeat in my brain. >
  
  He's gonna need congressional approval and he don't have the votes! >
  
  McCarthy just sobbing "I wanna be in the room where it happens" while rocking back and forth >
  
  Jeffries wins again! >
  
  It seems that McCarthy keeps sweetening the pot but does not actually negotiate for the votes. 🤷 >
  
  What a strong leader he is >
  
  
  conservative rebels
  
  NBC News editors are a bunch of oxymorons. >
  
  I'm sure he'll win the 8th vote! /s >
  
  Giving in to pressure from the right, McCarthy enters the chambers prior to the eighth vote naked from the waste down and wearing a chicken tied to the top of his head. >
  
  "We clearly told him we'd accept nothing less than a turkey on his head. Donalds!" >
  
  It will be interesting to see how this plays out from what I understand there are 6 Republicans that will not vote for McCarthy under any circumstances no matter how many concessions he makes. The GOP decided to climb into bed with the fascists and now they’re paying the price for it. >
  
  Yup, still funny. >
  
  YO they clowned this dude... the only revenge is to elect a democrat and blame it squarely on the MAGA wing   
  let gop voters decide in two years >
  
  Wow!  Republicans not supporting something even after getting concessions that they demanded in order to get their support?  Who could have predicted that! >
  
  This could go on for weeks.... damn >
  
  No reason to make any concessions then.  Might as well make concessions with democrats. >
  
  "Never budge, that's my rule,  Never budge in the least not an inch to the West not an inch to the East. I'll stay here not budging I can't and I will if it makes you and me and the whole world stand still".  Dr. Seuss, The Zax >
  
  When will he realize they are NEVER going to vote for him.  They're the mean girls taunting the desperate hopeful.  I'm just wondering if he will bow out before it gets to him ball gagged and pegged at the lectern by AOC....  and still losing 19 votes. >
  
  The art of the deal — make concessions and don’t get a single vote in return. >
  
  I guess spineless wasn’t in the job description,  or a qualification they’re looking to hire for. Maybe he needs more time and experience… >
  
  Fucking lmaooo >
  
  "The honorable Donald J. Trump of the State of Florida has received one". Lmfao. >
  
  McCarthy is on his way to being Lucci'd.
  Susan Lucci was nominated 19 times before finally winning a Daytime Emmy. >
  
  Sabotage is the point. Theocracy is the aim. Dual jet ski boat docks is the goal for these rodents with no souls. >
  
  Dems should move for a rule change to a simple plurality. It probably won’t pass, but it’s a good faith effort to get to business. >
  
  They can't. The members can't even be officially sworn in yet. The first order of business is to elect a speaker, nothing else can be done until that happens, including rule changes.
  Edit: I stand corrected. There is nothing against this in the rules. >
  
  They can, and have, in 1849 and 1856. >
  
  So? You think there weren't any rules that changed in the last 170 years? >
  
  You said something that is verifiably false, and I pointed it out. It doesn’t matter if it’s been 7 or 170 years. Particularly since we are now in a situation that hasn’t happened in over a century. >
  
  OK, so I looked into it and it appears that you are correct that this is still technically a possibility to elect a speaker by plurality. However, the motion must be adopted by a majority, and that is just not going to happen.
  So I should have answered because it's a ridiculous fool's errand to do so, and not that it isn't allowed by rules.
  And yes, it does matter that it hasn't happened in 170 years since the lead-up to the Civil War. The implications of echoing that time in history are quite significant. >
  
  Ha! What a dingus! >
  
  At this point I'd be happy if they DID elect Leeroy Jenkins. At least the dude can get stuff done /s >
  
  And if he fails, at least we'll have chicken. >
  
  Still funny. >
  
  More, please. >
  
  I've said it before and I'll say it again.
  They're literally fucking cartoon characters. >
  
  This is the moment when some Democrats should vote next round for Byron Donald, for shits and giggles >
  
  Bryon Donalds was found guilty of bank fraud.  Not accused, but actually was sentenced and convicted.
  Having him as speaker might be more embarrassing than McCarthy. >
  
  Not a serious comment, i. e. shits and giggles >
  
  This situation is so Ludacris that it is impossible to tell anymore. >
  
  Have any of them reached out to see what Jah Rule thinks? >
  
  If I were in the House, I’d get up to a podium and read the definition of, “farce.” >
  
  I wonder how long it will take for him to start offering handies and or head >
  
  Micky didn’t read the classics book “when you give a fascist as cookie” >
  
  At some point, this becomes embarrassing for all of us. A piece of our government isn’t functioning because checks notes conservatives vote in idiots and democrats can’t control this bullshit. And where the fuck is this man’s dignity? I mean, it’s obvious he lacks a spine, but he has no dignity either? >
  
  It’s already embarrassing and has made international news. We looks like even bigger fools than we already are. We, as in the nation as a whole. >
  
  Yep, we look like idiots. I also can’t help but wonder if the GOP has a contingency plan for this. Is there any republican who would get the majority vote? >
  
  The thing is, they never have an actual plan. Just talking points. So who knows? >
  
  What number of Democrats voting 'Present' along with Spartz swing the Speakership to Jeffries?  A dangerous proposition to be sure, since it banks on Republican votes keeping constant and that news of such a plan wouldn't be a catalyst to a few anti-McCarthyites switching their votes.
  I don't know how that message would play nationwide.  I can imagine conservative media crying foul louder than the Democrats running with a "Congress needs to get to work, the Republicans are too self-interested and don't care about the needs of the American people that proper governing provides" talking point. >
  
  Please don't call them Conservative "rebels" you're giving them (more) delusions if grandeur. >
  
  Even if I was republican still, I would not admit it, hell now I’m ashamed I ever was one >
  
  Bunch of cluster fucking morons.  I think we should all be able to enter a vote of no confidence in the lot of them at this point. >
  
  Maybe next they should all just vote for the person on their right.... >
  
  I don't understand why he made the concessions then. I assumed at least a few detractors would vote for him because of the concessions. >
  
  McCarthy is giving away the store. Whoever they get to be Speaker aside from Jeffries is going to have to honor all those give aways or look like a complete ass.