The Democrats are trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. There’s nothing there, nothing of importance, and the Trump administration has already asked the courts to start working on the release, so there’s no point in the House getting involved anyway.
This is such a non-issue that the Republicans have shut down the entire legislative session and won’t vote on any of their own bills until September. Again, Democrats are just trying to make a show out of nothing, which is why blocking it is the Republicans’ top priority. Their work would be redundant anyway, which is why the Republicans are so unafraid to vote on it that everyone just up and left.
On an unrelated note, my favorite local restaurant is so clean and compliant with all regulations that when visited by the food inspector they turned out the lights, locked all the doors, and refused to serve any food again until the health department leaves. As one does when they’re unafraid and have nothing to hide.
Dear diary,
Today someone was sarcastic on Lemmy and people liked it. Big day for the fediverse.
I literally looked at the upvote as I was reading and had to question if it was sarcasm because it hadn’t been downvote into oblivion…
fr. I’ve actually been surprised by how little people around here seem to understand sarcasm
We’re a pretty neurodivergent crowd. I thrive in sarcasm, but a lot of us come with different care instructions
That’s not the only blockage to noticing sarcasm, there are so many people who say these / the things and actually MEAN them. We need differentiators, because the crazy levels are too high to wade through.
That is a difficulty. Sometimes you take a risk with a joke, and if people don’t like it? Guess what, they’re right. Humour is subjective.
They were clear about it. Most people just write a bad take that reasonably suffers from Poe’s law and call it satire when everyone else gets mad.
You had me in the first 2/3 there
Had me in the 1st half, ngl
Please tell me you’re being sarcastic.
I take it you didn’t finish reading?
You have no idea how many times I’ve been wrong before. Just double checking.
Read the whole comment instead of jumping to conclusions.
If I was jumping to conclusions, I would have accused them. That’s why I’m asking.
“Christian” Mike Johnson doing his best to give cover to pedophiles. Wonder if him and his son discuss these sins at bedtime together while going over their porn monitoring.
Can you imagine how much better off we’d be if they were this determined to do any positive thing at all in their careers?
Well that pretty much confirms it
I’ll take actions that confirms guilt for $400, Alex.
It’s actually better if they can’t pass their shitty Republican bills. Democrats should just keep nagging about this. Either they actually have to address it, or the Republicans block themselves.
They are doing more damage with all their other nefarious shit going around or ignoring Congress/judges/scotus/etc, we’re still in a really, really fucked up place right now and it’s still only going to get worse for the average person.
It’ll take at least the next 2-4 years to start to show tangible devastating affects that will get millions of Americans killed with stripping away healthcare, food/snap programs, children’s cancer research being scrapped, and a list of 100 other programs being cut, gutted,or flat out just gone now and some of those programs may never come back. Shit ain’t over just cuz Congress put their feet up on the desk. Stay sharp, stay focused.
Oh, we’re absolutely fucked for at least a generation. I’m just thinking harm reduction.
Now let’s get that on a T-shirt!
Honestly, I was thinking the same thing. The GOP are really up against rock and hard place.
The GOP till about a week ago: “we need to release the files!” The GOP now: “ we need to protect the philes!”
😂… What a time to be alive…
Been way more than a week, so it’s nice to see that they’re struggling to get this one to go away. Good momentum, the US needs to keep it up.
Yes definitely we need to spread the word and post it everywhere, make signs, call the radio stations if people still do that.
Guardians Of Pedophiles
May as well hire a skywriter to put “TRUMP RAPED KIDS” above the Capitol.
I wish. There’s a permanent restricted airspace around the capitol. In the before times, an unauthorized aircraft would get in serious trouble with the FAA. Nowadays with the sycophantic dictator in charge, who knows what could happen.
But it’d be a damn cool way to say your last words.
Bro if you’re flying in restricted airspace near govt buildings you know what happens. You get intercepted by a fighter jet and either have a friendly escort out of the restricted area or you make friends with a missile and get obliterated.
I would not recommend trying to find out which will happen.
On a related note:
I’ve been wondering if drones could be adapted to essentially act as glide bombs that could operate without direct control input. Those probably would get around most protections especially if they had a glide slope that they’d stay on if their systems were jammed electronically. Like they get launched, fly to whatever altitude they need to be at to take a long glide down, and just go for pre programmed coordinates.
That’s probably something the war in Ukraine has either made a thing or it was tried and found to be dumb but I’ve not done research on it.
It’s not like civilians are gonna get their hands on true missiles and launch systems. But civies could find a way to put together some drones packed with explosives pretty easily I imagine.
I think you’re right about Ukraine doing such a thing. IIRC they used drones to destroy some Russian supply depots a month or two ago. Though I think those were cabled? Which I had never heard of until then, but hey, if it works it works.
Think of the children!
So, at what point do we decide they are not representing us, they are no longer a legitimate government, and we are going to rule without them?
THEY NOT LIKE US
only until the American people have someone to rally behind and no one has yet to step up to that position. None of the democrats will.
They need a leader, no one wants to lead.
Anyone who wants to lead will get murdered
exactly. that’s why no one wants to lead. Revolutions aren’t won without blood shed but no one wants to take that step.
Is it bcz there are people in Congress who are in the files? Sounds like they’re not just protecting Trump.
People in Congress and/or people who are funding people in Congress.
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/67b91960-caf9-4199-8315-932b7abebc38#0
Did Mike Johnson Backtrack on Epstein Report Release?
Johnson’s Public Position on Epstein Report
- Previously, House Speaker Mike Johnson had publicly expressed support for releasing the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein, echoing calls from both the MAGA base and House Democrats for “everything” to be disclosed:
“It’s a very delicate subject, but we should — we should put everything out there and let the people decide it,” Johnson said just days before the controversy escalated[1].
- Johnson also stated, “House Republicans advocate for transparency and are seeking ways to demonstrate that. … I have been unequivocal, and the members have expressed the same”[2].
What Changed?
- Despite these statements, Johnson reversed course this week, saying that he would NOT hold a House vote on measures related to releasing the Epstein files before Congress left for its August recess[1][3][4].
- In explaining the move, Johnson argued there was “no purpose for Congress to urge an administration to do something they’re already doing,” referring to ongoing internal Justice Department processes[5][6].
- He blamed Democrats for pushing the issue as “political games”—even as a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, continued working to force a vote when Congress returns in September[6][3].
Shutting Down the Floor
- Republicans on the House Rules Committee refused to allow votes on any bills this week, out of fear Democrats would attempt to force amendments calling for the release of the Epstein files[4][7].
- This led Johnson and GOP leaders to shut down the House early, cancelling scheduled votes and starting their August recess a day ahead of plan, essentially blocking any immediate action on the Epstein documents[8][2][6][9].
- Johnson’s move has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum, with some accusing him of putting party politics and Trump’s interests ahead of transparency and public interest[2][1][10][11].
Summary Table: Johnson’s Stance vs. Actions
What Johnson Said What Johnson Did Supported full transparency[1] Blocked a House vote on Epstein files before recess[6][2][3] Urged release of all files[1] Sent House home early to avoid the vote[8][2][6][9] Blamed Democrats for drama[2] Accused of shielding the White House from scrutiny[11][2] Key Takeaways
- Mike Johnson initially voiced support for releasing the Epstein report, backing full transparency.
- He then blocked a House vote and adjourned Congress early, delaying any legislative push for disclosure.
- Public reaction has been critical, with many seeing this as Johnson reversing himself to sidestep political fallout and protect the White House[1][2][4][11].
This sequence highlights a sharp contrast between Johnson’s earlier rhetoric on transparency and his recent actions to halt legislative business on the Epstein files.
Sources [1] Speaker Mike Johnson Backtracks on Call for DOJ to Release Epstein Files https://www.democracynow.org/2025/7/22/headlines/speaker_mike_johnson_backtracks_on_call_for_doj_to_release_epstein_files [2] Mike Johnson Under Pressure Over Shutting Down House to Stop Epstein Vote https://www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson-epstein-vote-house-2102804 [3] Johnson shuts door on House vote before September on releasing Epstein files https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/21/politics/epstein-files-house-vote-gop-johnson-massie [4] House stymied as Speaker Johnson’s hand-picked committee rebels over Epstein https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5414582-speaker-johnson-rules-committee-epstein/ [5] House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote https://apnews.com/article/congress-jeffrey-epstein-trump-f2a03eca247268b14a9e38858338eded [6] Johnson ending legislative session early over Epstein controversy as some Republicans demand answers https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-paralyzed-epstein-files-2nd-week-row/story?id=123953105 [7] House largely grinds to a halt over Epstein files https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/22/house-republicans-epstein-files-mike-johnson/ [8] Epstein crisis forces Republicans to shut down House early https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/22/congress/house-gop-huddles-on-epstein-drama-00466738 [9] Johnson Cuts Short House Business to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/us/politics/mike-johnson-ends-house-session-epstein-vote.html [10] Speaker Johnson reverses course on Epstein transparency, realigns with Trump https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/speaker-johnson-reverses-course-epstein-transparency-realigns-trump-rcna220197 [11] Johnson Does a Full 180 on Epstein Files After Hearing ‘the President’s Heart’ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/mike-johnson-shuts-down-house-trump-epstein-files.html [12] House cancels votes amid fight over Jeffrey Epstein files https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-cancels-votes-fight-jeffrey-epstein-files-rcna220238 [13] Johnson tries to contain Epstein dissent https://www.politico.com/newsletters/inside-congress/2025/07/23/johnson-tries-to-contain-epstein-dissent-00469082 [14] Johnson confirms: No vote on Epstein before recess https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/21/congress/johnson-epstein-vote-recess-00465643 [15] House Speaker Johnson explains why he won’t force … - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6spfpC4IAa8 [16] Johnson sending House home early amid push to force Epstein files vote https://www.cbsnews.com/news/johnson-house-recess-epstein-files-vote/ [17] Why House Republican leaders closed up shop to stop more votes on the Epstein files https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/epstein-files-trump-house-mike-johnson-rcna220266 [18] Johnson shuts down House for the summer to sideline calls for Epstein transparency https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/speaker-ends-house-session-early-as-gop-clashes-over-epstein-files-vote
- Previously, House Speaker Mike Johnson had publicly expressed support for releasing the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein, echoing calls from both the MAGA base and House Democrats for “everything” to be disclosed:
The entire top level of the current GOP is a pedophile, christofascist cult.
Well from now whenever republicans defecate some sentences involving “but the kids” from their mouths the default reply should be “Oh like the time you didn’t release Epstein files?”
