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SSJVegeta

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16. Sure, but theres a lot that can be done already without the DOJ doing more
Mon Nov 10, 2025, 12:12 PM
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...which the house has so far refused to do for the most part.

It isnt about forcing the DOJ to do anything. It is about forcing the house to do... something.

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Epstein files time. Although I fear they have been seriously tampered with by the harpy Bondi & her underling henchpeeps Celerity Monday #1
No, the petition does not force the Epstein files to be released Jersey Devil Monday #2
So what's the point here ? It doesn't appear like there is any ground to be gained as long as R's control the govt. ? Amaryllis Monday #5
The point is to make Repubs go on record as protectors of pedophelia Jersey Devil Monday #7
Oh, spank the baby and hug it later. Idiots NotHardly Monday #30
That's pretty much always been the case. W_HAMILTON Monday #18
This message was self-deleted by its author SSJVegeta Monday #8
It actually forces the house to act on trying to obtain the epstein files and informatiin through subpoenas, SSJVegeta Monday #11
It still doesn't "force" DOJ to release the files Fiendish Thingy Monday #15
Sure, but theres a lot that can be done already without the DOJ doing more SSJVegeta Monday #16
Yes, but many believe the mythology that the discharge petition will result in the release of the files. Nt Fiendish Thingy Monday #20
Wishful thinking NotHardly Monday #32
The resolution is not wishful thinking. It is a clear directive. SSJVegeta Monday #33
And anything with Dump's, Repuke, and foreign government names have already been classified Ponietz Monday #31
You're bumming me out, man!😁 surfered Monday #35
oh, I'm sure Quanto Magnus Monday #36
I hope the lawsuit goes forward. The harm of the delay doesn't evaporate. UTUSN Monday #3
Finally! sheshe2 Monday #4
::chuckle:: Moses Mike skewered on the horns of dilemma. Do I re-convene the house to vote on opening the government Attilatheblond Monday #6
The Tenn special election wouldn't nullify Grijalva signing the petition Jersey Devil Monday #9
It was about the math Attilatheblond Monday #12
WRONG! The math is this. It takes a majority of the Full House signing a discharge petition Wiz Imp Monday #23
We'll find out how many repugs want to support the felon/pedo-in-chief spanone Monday #10
Spoiler alert: All of them. BannonsLiver Monday #13
And to piss off the Maga base so much that they sit out the midterms Jersey Devil Monday #14
I hope someone within the DOJ has a hidden copy of the full Epstein files! kimbutgar Monday #17
I believe multiple have copies. 33taw Monday #29
If he's not gonna argue, that means an alternate plan is in place... Volaris Monday #19
Of course the discharge petition won't cause the Epstein files to be released, but it will get Republican politicians Fil1957 Monday #21
So the question then is WHAT DOES HE HAVE UP HIS SLEEVE? Beacause this means Maru Kitteh Monday #22
Wrong. Wiz Imp Monday #24
I hpe so Imp, but I don't think so. Maru Kitteh Monday #25
I promise you I'm right. Wiz Imp Monday #28
I don't imagine there are Epstein files (anymore) C_U_L8R Monday #26
My thoughts too. Emile Monday #34
Genuinely shocked he is relenting angrychair Monday #27
He has no choice - the moment the House is called back into session, the Democrats can raise a point of order and Midwestern Democrat Monday #40
Those who know need to come forward ms.pamela Monday #37
We shall see if this is true. republianmushroom Monday #38
TY! Cha Monday #39
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