comment: >
  
  The push to add “under God” to the pledge gained momentum during the second Red Scare, a period when U.S. politicians were keen to assert the moral superiority of U.S. capitalism over Soviet communism, which many conservatives regarded as “godless.”
context: "This pledge is an affirmation of your defense of democracy and the Constitution," Cicilline. "It’s hard to take that claim seriously if in fact, an individual in any way supported an insurrection against the government." >
  
  Take heed of Cassius. Come
  not near Casca.  Have an eye to Cinna.  Trust not Trybonius. 
  Mark well Metellus Cimber.  Decius Brutus loves thee not. Thou hast wronged Caius Ligarius >
  
  Why should Caesar just get to stomp around like a giant while the rest of us try not to get smushed under his big feet? Brutus is just as cute as Caesar, right? Brutus is just as smart as Caesar, people totally like Brutus just as much as they like Caesar, and when did it become okay for one person to be the boss of everybody because that’s not what Rome is about! We should totally just STAB CAESAR! >
  
  That movie is 10 out of 10, lol. >
  
  What movie is this from pray tell good Roman? >
  
  Mean Girls >
  
  I watched the whole video and enjoyed every minute. I'm uncertain what that says about myself, but that's ok. >
  
  Cicilline is fantastic.
  
  Gaetz: I mean the last Republican president to get sworn in absent Democratic objectors was George Herbert Walker Bush
  Cicilline: I said I will allow the chairman to determine whether or not someone has participated in the insurrection of the United States. I think this language is important. I'm asking Mr. Gaetz will you now accept the amendment?
  Gaetz: I'm concerned that you may be disqualifying too many of your own members, Mr Cicilline.
  Cicilline: I'm not concerned about that at all, then agree to the amendment? >
  
  
  Gaetz: I'm concerned that you may be disqualifying too many of your own members, Mr Cicilline.
  
  Hit back harder at this.
  "Why are you concerned about that, Mr Gaetz? Why do you want to protect insurrectionists, Mr Gaetz?" >
  
  I swear, these idiots give away so many open shots and rarely anyone takes advantage. >
  
  We need to elect comedians. They’re the quickest thinkers and give the least F’s, I’d love to see career politicians get roasted >
  
  Al Franken would make a great Senator... >
  
  Al Franken should have never been kicked out of the Democratic party. I get what he did was wrong. But we're gonna need some imperfect allies... Or we can all pat ourselves on the back for taking the high road as we get lined up against the wall. >
  
  He wasn't kicked out of the Democratic Party, he was pressured to resign from the Senate. He could run for office again if he wanted. There's no argument now that people wouldn't know what they were getting when they voted for him. If he wins, then enough people either believe he's made amends, or at least think he's a net positive, an imperfect ally. >
  
  Specifically, pressured to resign by Kirsten Gillibrand. >
  
  Kirsten Gillibrand is awful.  Al Franken was awesome, I'll never forgive her >
  
  I mean, do they or do they not have a point? 
  The fact is that every single member of congress that was tied up in January 6th should have been removed under existing laws we're apparently too cowardly to use. >
  
  Hell, I wouldn't even give a flying fuck about that if at the very least, IF ALL ELSE, the DOJ actually did it's fucking job and wasn't run by a god damn coward who is afraid of stepping on peoples toes.  Plenty of people in congress committed felonies that day.  No need for a constitutional disqualification when they should be in prison. >
  
  It can be both >
  
  Both is good >
  
  But it won’t be until we’re out on the streets demanding it. >
  
  I got bills to pay, no one has time to do that. Just how they designed it.
  I should say have health insurance to pay for. Got a new job. Put me 10k over state insurance limit. Insurance cost? 18k. >
  
  America working as intended >
  
  Everything is awesome! >
  
  Everything is cool when you're gettin' a beej! >
  
  They SHOULD ALSO BE BANNED FROM HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE. Heck-- they should be in prison!! >
  
  US Constitution, 14th Amendment, Section 3:
  "No person shall...hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath...to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof." >
  
  I was gonna say “if only there were a law. Oh wait! The fucking 14th Amendment!” >
  
  More like: if only they would actually enforce the law. >
  
  Exactly. I can only guess the reason they don’t is they fear the backlash of kicking out a hundred plus representatives >
  
  That’s the reason so much of this shot is sliding under the rug, not just politician just Americans in general. We have way too many white supremacist. >
  
  How about we ban any member who has sex trafficked a minor from committee >
  
  I don’t know about you, but I kind of feel like we should ban any member who has sex trafficked a minor from society. 
  Too bad there’s no institution set up to do something like that. Maybe some sort of like… justice system? I feel like I’ve heard about that sort of thing for poor people. No idea what to do when someone has money and influence. >
  
  So wait...you want someone who has money and influence to be held to the same standards as everyone else? Is that what you're saying? You want them to have to face consequences for their actions in a court of law like....like some kind of barely held back sob stage whisper poor person?
  You sir/madam are a looney 
  [Do I need the /s? Or is it....? Yknow what? I'll just do it. To be safe]
  /s >
  
  I love how you talked yourself into the /s
  I had a spectrum of emotions waiting for your final answer >
  
  I get so worried people will take me seriously when I do a joke like that. So I thought I'd let people in on my brain working. It's a scary place. >
  
  I sleep with my TV on solely because I DON'T want to be alone with my thoughts
  I understand how you feel! >
  
  Insurrectionists should be banned from the House. Period. >
  
  More than that. Tried and punished. >
  
  Tarred and feathered >
  
  No no, let them see exactly what all those votes for for profit prisons accomplished. >
  
  It's interesting how they are ok w engaging in the act, but feign outrage when called out on it. >
  
  This is SOP for them. >
  
  This is awesome and hilarious.
  Also, the Pledge of Allegiance is stupid and unAmerican. >
  
  Blame Evangelicals for making us declare we are a nation “under God” despite saying in the Constitution that the country respects no established religion (nor make any laws interfering with one’s practice of their faith) yet makes every one in public school recite the pledge regardless of their preexisting faith.  It’s so simple yet insidious and contradictory. >
  
  Fun fact:  The pledge was written by Reverend Bellamy in 1892.  The words 'under God,' were not officially adopted into the pledge until 1954, in large part thanks to Presbyterian pastor George MacPherson Dochtery.