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  If only he had a cane!
context: The irony of this display happening at the capitol on the anniversary of the insurrection is as hilarious as it is sad. >
  
  I always knew someone would end up swinging at Gaetz. Never thought it would be a Republican Representative though. Damn, this year is gonna be wild! >
  
  It makes sense that it would be one though. 
  The Democrats are by and large the adults in the room; and the Republicans, even the “respectful” ones, are all totally self absorbed and transactional in every aspect of their lives. 
  They’re all stuck in mental middle school forever. >
  
  There are only three types of people who support the republican party, fascists, allies of fascists, and people too stupid to realize they are part of the first two categories. >
  
  The too stupid crowd has been brainwashed by Fox News and the like. They prey on these people and gaslight the living shit out of them daily. >
  
  Listening to c-spans callers the past few days was... enlightening. It was weird the way some people rambled and threw out jumbled talking points without considering how to thread them together in a coherent way as to address the questions asked in a relevant manner. >
  
  That's always been how it is on C-Span. And it's a goddamn mystery how these drooling morons are so entertained by C-Span over any of the cable news channels. Why are they watching C-Span?! >
  
  BECAUSE there is no analysis and no wide pan views they get to make up any kind of shit they want in their head of what's happening. Strongest argument yet for allowing multiple C-SPAN cameras not just the House or Senate government-owned camera. >
  
  It's because cspan gives them platform to call in and say whatever they want. If fox offered that you'd never hear these ppl on cspan again. >
  
  These fuckers can’t even pick a house leader. And pretend they wanna govern a country >
  
  All the changes the Freedom Caucus wants are meant to give them more power and influence. They can’t even pretend this is about governing. >
  
  Can we stop referring them to the Freedom Caucus, as an non U.S citizen it makes them sound like a decent bunch. At the least we can tone it down a bit and refer to them as the Freedom Circus. >
  
  In the US, ‘freedom’ and ‘liberty’ are basically euphemisms for right-wing authoritarianism. Any group with those words in their name is suspect >
  
  Just like 1984 >
  
  “The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” >
  
  
  As the 15th vote for speaker began, Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., addressed the incident before his nominating speech for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., NBC News reported.  
  “I rise to say, wow.” Phillips then urged six Republicans to vote Jeffries for speaker to “end this nonsense,” NBC reported.
  
  Hell yeah, that's my rep! >
  
  Hey, I voted for that guy!! >
  
  My wife and I moved just before the election where he first got elected but made sure to vote early while we still lived in his district to flip it. >
  
  Well thank you for that, I moved in right after he was elected the first time. I only replaced one of your votes, but it's been enough to keep him! Haha. 
  I know he is sort of moderate, but he has had a couple of times like these over the last year or two where he has stood out and I've felt proud to call him my rep. >
  
  C-Span After Dark >
  
  I’d subscribe >
  
  C-Span- Star >
  
  Et Toupee, Brutus? >
  
  You'd think on his salary plus bribes he'd have a better headpiece. >
  
  You’d think someone on his staff would be like “that thing looks fake as fuck, bro” >
  
  You'd think voters would be like "how the hell we voting for a guy who thinks that looks good?" >
  
  Canes out after the next vote. >
  
  If we're going back to the 1850s, might as well speed-run it! >
  
  “Gentlemen! You can’t fight in here, this is the War Room!” >
  
  I’ve watched that movie 4 times since the end of February just so I could introduce it to people. >
  
  What movie? >
  
  Dr. Stangelove is the greatest satire about anything ever made. (IMHO, of course lol)
  Also Top-10 quotable films of all time.
  Peter Sellers' capstone work.
  It's only 90 minutes.
  Do yourself a favor and watch it this weekend.
  We'll meet again...don't know where, don't know when... >
  
  I watched it last year, and it was pretty terrifying.  While the satire was clear all through, there were way too many aspects of the movie that were plausible. >
  
  Yep. Now imagine watching it when it was released on the heels of the Cuban Missle Crises. 'Fail Safe' is a straight-laced approach if you haven't seen any versions (the live TV play 20 years or ago with Dryfuss and Clooney was great) >
  
  switched cspan on at the wrong time and I thought it was a replay of January 6th. >
  
  Fewer loincloths >
  
  Waiting to hear what Gaetz got in exchange for his vote. Cos he damn well got something.
  McCarthy is denying giving Gaetz a subcommittee gavel on Armed Services. 
  Which means he probably did. >
  
  But then he blew it when he abstained at the last second, ruining that round of voting, for no reason. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets called in monday morning and gets told the deal is off. >
  
  He didn’t ruin anything. That was on vote 15, when McCarthy won. >
  
  He did it on 14, but that was the vote he was supposed to give. Some other goober fucked it up >
  
  That they mention the Biden administration going “unchecked” and thus a danger to national security is laughable at best. Where was that sentiment when the orange weasel was in office? Such hypocrisy from GOPers, per usual. >
  
  It’s disgustingly mendacious. They let Trump steal nuclear secrets to sell to enemies and they shrugged because “well the traitor is a R” >
  
  And yet they were scorching the Earth for Hilary’s emails. 🙄 My dad is a huge trump supporter and is a perfect example of the targeted population they’ve reached. No logical explanation for anything, it’s all based on emotion. >
  
  If they're like this in public, imagine what it's like when no one is watching. Kids are always dumber when they think no one is watching. And someone is gonna get Gaetz. Flexing your muscles like you actually did something when someone is literally doing everything they can to hold a person back from beating the ever living shit out of you doesn't end well. >
  
  Is this what a drained swamp looks like? >
  
  Bunch of rotten scum at the bottom? I guess so >
  
  Screw that let them throw down >
  
  Screw it, give ‘em guns and let them duel like our founding fathers. >
  
  Toupée or not toupée? That is the question. >
  
  Toupee AND a merkin, he likes it when the carpet matches the drapes. >
  
  Plus he got a discount for getting the chest hair filler at the same time. >
  
  I swear CNN said Gaetz asked for a seat on the armed forces committee in the house. This dude is the ranking member. >
  
  I can see why that would piss him off. Four days of voting and all that repetitive anxiety, only for such arrogance. >
  
  I’m pretty sure Gaetz said we need to reduce military spending. Which would obviously conflict with this guy’s existence. There’s folks in the house who only keep their seats because they keep military related factories/depots open in their district. >
  
  Rogers district includes Anniston Army Depot and boarders Fort Benning. Any reduction in military spending would be felt in his district. 
  Add to that Alabama is in a fight with Colorado for moving the Space Force Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville (Redstone Arsenal) so having the chairmanship of the committee would almost lock that move in (I would add that Tommy Tuberville is on the senate Armed Services Committee as well). >
  
  I'm still mad that the CSPAN cameras panned away with McCarthy instead of catching the live action, should've watch PBS instead. >
  
  r/killthecameraman >
  
  It's pathetic that it has even got to this point. >
  
  Should have gotten angry before mf was in office. now you’re stuck with him, and he’s one of yours. 🤷‍♀️
  establishment republicans are all googling “i invited vampires into my house, believing they would feed on my enemies and they fed on my family instead. how do i get them out of my house and get them to attack my enemies instead like they were always supposed to?” and are flummoxed to learn that the answer is “don’t invite them into your house in the first place.” >
  
  r/leapordsatemyface >
  
  Close >
  
  Honestly I only ever remember how to spell that by pronouncing it wrong, like Leo Pard. How does leopard rhyme with shepherd... English lol. >
  
  Men are too emotional to be in Congress. We should really let them stay home to mow the lawns and grill the meat, poor dears. >
  
  Finally some sense. They are much too controlled by raging hormones to think straight. They can’t help but fight each other, and if some boobs come near and they forget their own name!
  I’m joking by the way!!! >
  
  Only in Republican land is Mr. Rogers a violent psychopath >
  
  My god, y'all, just wait until the memes drop tomorrow morning.
  I ain't even mad. >
  
  
  After the incident, Gaetz was photographed standing, smiling and flexing his bicep
  
  He's literally one of the bullies that verbally abuses people and then says "U mad bro" when the other person has had enough and tries to fight them >
  
  I too would like to harm pedo Matt Gaetz in a hypothetical world which is not our own. >
  
  As an American, I get a little jealous when I see pics and vids of physical fights breaking out in other governments, I just wanna see it once >
  
  "That's when (Bowie Knife) ripped off the wig of another representative"  
  Ya know for a guy named Bowie Knife, removing someone's wig really could have gone any number of ways. >
  
  If only they would get this angry over him sex trafficking underage girls. >
  
  Seems like it may have worked >
  
  Keep your hair on Mike lol! >
  
  Dude's wigging out. >
  
  His rug is horrific. >
  
  Cabbage patch kid lookin ass >
  
  Hilarious. I just found my old cabbage patch kid from storage circa the 80s yesterday >
  
  All is forgiven I guess. More voting. All good friends. Nothing to see here. >
  
  Gaetz and Boebert... So are they having a thing or is she too old for him? >
  
  As long as she speaks in a squeaky voice, overuses wrinkle creams and dresses in her schoolgirl outfit Gaetz is all in after a fifth of bourbon and dimmed lights. >
  
  She’s the only one gullible enough to buy his schtick. The rest see him for he is and just use it to get what they want. >
  
  She apparently has a thing for pedos >
  
  Are all of the repubs former used car salesmen? >
  
  Darrell Issa sold car alarms and Gym Jordan coached wrestling while ignoring abuse. >
  
  That’s alarming in its own way >
  
  C-SPAN just got interesting... >
  
  this was C-SPAN the OCHO >
  
  C-SPAN after dark >
  
  They covered his mouth so he didn't start yelling some very incriminating things out of anger. >
  
  Just wait until Matt gaetz canes a guy to a pulp on the house floor. >
  
  Fuck Matt Gaetz >
  
  Kick his ass, Sea Bass!! >
  
  From the video Rogers did not take a swing at Gaetz and did not move to physically threaten him.  He was speaking forcibly to Gaetz when he was grabbed from behind with a hand on his face and pulled away. >
  
  Maybe Matt Gaetz Venmo'ed some money to his daughter. >
  
  For the last two years, because of the 50/50 split in the Senate, two Senators have held every major vote hostage to their whims.  Joe Manchin and Kristen Sinema got whatever they wanted.
  The people who held up the election of McCarthy as Speaker wanted that kind of power and they probably got it.
  Welcome to politics.  This isn't government for the people or by the people, it's a bunch of spoiled brats who want the biggest piece of cake. >
  
  At least manchin and sinema are moderates, not extremists. This is bad. >
  
  I wouldn't call them moderates, just Republicans cosplaying as Democrats >
  
  Who's the grabber? >
  
  Official house Ninja >
  
  Can McCarthy make that a house rule to give that guy that title? >
  
  Most likely, Rogers tried to get Gaetz vote by offering his daughter, whom Gaetz rejected for being "too old"... >
  
  Shouldn’t we all be attacking Goetz because he’s a child molester? >
  
  Meanwhile Laura Ingram said the dems want you to think the republicans are a mess…but doesn’t mention this scene. Nope…nothing to see here. >
  
  “The Biden administration is going unchecked and there is no oversight of the White House, State Department, Department of Defense, or the intelligence community. We cannot let personal politics place the safety and security of the United States at risk,” 
  Wow. These people are fucking disgusting. >
  
  Ahhhh performance art. A look at why the Jerry Springer show was so reflective of human behavior. >
  
  Lol, at 0:38 someone yells out ‘on your knees’ >
  
  Gaetz was probably promised a leadership position on the armed services committee. Rogers is the ranking member. Gaetz’s district, South Florida, is full of defense contractors and military bases. Then Gaetz voted, present. Gaetz is fund raising off this bs the last few days. Rogers probably wanted to rip his throat out. >
  
  Uh, do you not know where the Florida panhandle is? >
  
  Apparently not. >
  
  Richard Hudson R-NC is the guy who held him back. >
  
  I said just over an hour ago that I wouldn’t be surprised if violence happens in the House floor within 2 years. I am not changing that opinion.
  Although this is handbags at 10 paces type stuff in this instance, considering some of the absolute loathsome people in federal politics and the influx of fringe lunatics, it’s when not if. 
  I also believe inside 4 years, some psycho politician will somehow get a gun in and shoot someone. >
  
  They should put the metal detectors back and enforce their use before there's a gunfight in the House. >
  
  I am surprised that the thick hairpiece that Rogers is wearing didn't fall off during the burst of childish anger.  Perhaps he is practicing for another Jan 6 event. >
  
  Further proof that violence is a negotiation tactic used by republicans who don’t have the capacity to use their words >
  
  Matt Gaetz should have caught some fists with his face. >
  
  I feel torn. Physical violence and assault are wrong. But I’d also like to see Matt Gaetz get his ass kicked. >
  
  The one time my Rep try to do something I can agree with, he doesn’t even succeed. >
  
  Get ready for two more years of MAGAs slobbering all over Hunter Biden dick pics while simultaneously accusing everyone they don’t like of immorality, pedophilia, grooming. >
  
  I thought it was Gym Jordan copping a feel >
  
  Someone can be heard tapping a gavel as a woman says, “Stay civil.”  
  Fuck that give them knives and let them figure it out like the founding fathers they so often quote, intended. They don't have metal detectors anymore. >
  
  The OG way to sort things out in Congress is to beat somebody within an inch of their life with a cane. >
  
  ahh....that was nothing....Charles Sumner got beat nearly to desth on the senate floor in 1855....and I've seen far worse in other countries parliaments... >
  
  Klitchko dropped somebody with a punch in Ukrainian senate >
  
  r/AccidentalRenaissance >
  
  Let me know when we have a GIF of this, please. >
  
  Gross! Dude has Richard Hudson's thumb in his mouth >
  
  There's a reason these two despise each other. I wonder what the reason and history of it all is. >
  
  This whole party is disgusting. >
  
  Perfectly on brand. Republicans do like their election violence. >
  
  GOP is a national embarrassment. >
  
  The body language of the other people around Gaetz is deferential to him.  How much of a piece of shit do you have to feel like you are, to be deferential to a completely horrible human like him? >
  
  America, your democracy is dying. >
  
  We're aware, thanks. >
  
  The party of law and order, everyone! >
  
  Wow these men are so EMOTIONAL are we sure it’s SAFE for them to GOVERN >
  
  That toupee is atrocious >
  
  The hairpiece even stayed on.  Praise Jesus. >
  
  “Morie’s wigs NEVER come off, even when wet!” >
  
  I think he started verbally insulting Gaetz, while the whips were trying to get Gaetz to arrive at an agreement
  It was more of a “shut up dude”, then fista-cuffs the media is making this out to be >
  
  Too many people just seeing the pic out of context from the video. Look I find this all hilarious, but dude was not about to take a swing!  He was just cursing him out. His body language was in no way ready for a physical fight. >
  
  You're right, the dude who grabbed him knew what was up though, and was moving in to stop him doing something stupid before it had even started.
  Pretty sure that was a deliberate attempt to cover his mouth too, he probably knew what he was about to say. >
  
  It is a shame he was censored. >
  
  Went for the rear naked choke but he shook it >
  
  So do they gotta do general speeches again before voting again? >
  
  It just passed. >
  
  Sometimes the memes just write themselves >
  
  “I can’t even control my emotions in the halls of one of the most powerful governments in the world, but please, trust me to govern it.” >
  
  What in the hell kind of drama are they getting into behind closed doors then!?!?
  Only one party seeks to normalize violent behavior in the Capitol. If you're a conservative, please rethink what it is that you're voting for. >
  
  This just proves how much Republican politicians disagree, and enjoy violence! They are the ones causing violence across America right now. So evidently, Kevin McCarthy had something on Gaetz. Repulsive Republican politicians! They don't care about the American people. All they care about is making money and causing harm to America. If they want to live in the 18th century, maybe they all need to move to some little island where it's just like the 18th century. That means no cell phones or computers people. >
  
  Congress should have assigned seating at work
  You shouldn’t be allowed to sit with your friends, this isn’t kindergarten >
  
  But Gaetz is resigning, right? Right?? >
  
  ... "Funny" thing is, is that he moved into the Speakers office about a week ago....the fifteen rounds of "voting" in Congress was a farce. What an obvious and transparent stage play. Just one more pre-determined anointment of another monster, hell bent on Theocracy and Oligarchy rule. >
  
  Gaetz is a piece of fucking shit. Can’t wait for the dysfunction with this Congress >
  
  I think he was more trying to cover his mouth to stop him from saying something that’d escalate rather than using his face to restrain him from violence.
  That said, who knows, tbh us non Americans kind of expect this from your country these days anyway. >
  
  I remember decades ago there was a news video of a scuffle in the Italian parliament.
  It was a time of Berlusconi and the rise of right wing extremists and grift.
  My reaction was “yup, western liberal democracy is dying in Italy now”. 
  I suspect people abroad are watching this week’s debacle in Congress and thinking the same about us. >
  
  This is the same type of self-interest that Hope Hicks showed when worried about her career prospects over Jan 6th. Rogers was concerned about losing his committee but is overlooking the accusations and evidence against Gaetz of seducing a minor. >
  
  The moment the prisoners took over the prison. >
  
  This story would be way more entertaining if no one had done any restraining. >
  
  Violent behavior on the anniversary of Jan 6… why do these “monkey” like people exist >
  
  Should have let them go at it. They are being children anyways. >
  
  Great head of lettuce on whoever that guy was. >
  
  Dude that wig is bottom tier >
  
  Gaetz ain’t used to someone fighting back… >
  
  They did this just to distract from the 1/6 anniversary. It’s all pro wrestling. >
  
  The fact that a republican almost punched Matt Gaetz makes me respect republicans a little more. >
  
  The chair of the armed services committee everybody! You get this hothead making decisions for you. >
  
  I would just like to thank the House Republican conference, on behalf of the American popcorn industry, for all they have done this week. >
  
  Even the Republicans hate him. He is one of the most detested people in the USA. Statutory rapist (allegedly) with a smug look on his face. What’s there to like. Why is he not in jail? >
  
  
  “The Biden administration is going unchecked and there is no oversight of the White House, State Department, Department of Defense, or the intelligence community. We cannot let personal politics place the safety and security of the United States at risk,” said the statement from Republican Reps. Rogers, Michael McCaul of Texas, and Mike Turner of Ohio.
  
  The irony is astounding. >
  
  Isn’t Gaetz under investigation for illegal activities involving minors or something? >
  
  i think almost every person in usa would like to beat the shit out of Gaetz. >
  
  Ok Senate, do Ted Cruz next. >
  
  Lmao looks like one of those renaissance paintings >
  
  And the party of hatred l, anger, and fear leads to violence on House floor once again >
  
  “When the chips are down, they’ll eat each other”. >
  
  They removed the metal detectors from the house floor and a portion of the GOP are mentally unhinged gun nuts filled with self righteous stupidity 
  calling it now- there will be a shooting and/or murder on the House floor at some point >
  
  They got that article published fast, lol. >
  
  The video in that link certainly didn't show a lunge like the article suggests. He leaned towards him a bit.
  Then he was pulled back a little bit. >
  
  I hope he didn’t smear his makeup. lol >
  
  Upon reading Rogers' lips, it looks like he called Gaetz a slur. >
  
  I'm sure he's paid people to call him worse >
  
  Who hasn’t had that same feeling for matty for so, so, many reasons. >
  
  Welp, this photo will end up in a history book or two >
  
  r/accidentalrenaissance >
  
  Lol. The GOP is such a joke. They can’t do any thing right. >
  
  Let the (clown) show commence! >
  
  My first thought was r/accidentalrennisance >
  
  Taiwanese parliament needs someone to hold their beer….. >
  
  Angry White Men! Welcome to the USA >
  
  r/accidentalrenaissance >
  
  Gaetz only fights to wrestle lil girls to the ground. >
  
  It’s so easy to score points with me. Him wanting to punch Gaetz instantly makes me like him. >
  
  Earlier I joked they should stop the charades and just fight it out Black Panther style. This guy said, "Bet! WIG-anda Forever!!" >
  
  Worst toupee in congress