'Do You Stand By That Statement': Chip Roy Grills Maxine Waters On Anti-Socialism Resolution

At a House Rules Committee Hearing to debate a bill "denouncing the horrors of socialism" on Tuesday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) questioned Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-SC) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) about the resolution.
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[@thomaswhite3829]

All politicians need to have their incomes audited to see how they become so rich .

[@jrg4313]

Yep. The corrupt politicians went after Pres. Trump's tax information and got it. Past time for the tables to be turned

[@pwillis1589.]

AOC went from a poor waitress to over $26 million in 6 years. Nothing to see here!!!! Move along.

[@rogerswilliams3391]

When waters help here husband sold people money from a bank in California

[@garvinhooper]

what good would that do now that the IRS has become weaponised and the democrats have control over them

[@quincydaisy1820]

Not only the politicians, but their families as well!

[@LaPtiteAnglaise]

All politicians should wear NASCAR or F1 suits - displaying their sponsors, investments and board memberships. We would then see who they really represent

[@Rubin_Schmidt]

All western governments received the same instructions. here's an extract from Trudeaus. We were told it was in the individuals best interest to participate. When several committee members pushed relentlessly to get an answer we were told that those who refused would first live under the lock down restrictions indefinitely. And that over a short period of time as more Canadians transitioned into the debt forgiveness program, the ones who refused to participate would be deemed a public safety risk and would be relocated into isolation facilities. Once in those facilities they would be given two options, participate in the debt forgiveness program and be released, or stay indefinitely in the isolation facility under the classification of a serious public health risk and have all their assets seized. So as you can imagine after hearing all of this it turned into quite the heated discussion and escalated beyond anything I’ve ever witnessed before. In the end it was implied by the PMO that the whole agenda will move forward no matter who agrees with it or not. That it wont just be Canada but in fact all nations will have similar roadmaps and agendas. That we need to take advantage of the situations before thing were completely ignored. Our opinions and concerns were ignored. We were simply told to just do think its going to place Canadians into a dark future. Vancouver, Canada·Posted Today, October 14 !!!

[@joannreed2064]

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[@joannreed2064]

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[@ZoomersAreTheCauseOfPain]

It’s like people only do things because they get paid, and that’s just really sad.

[@KeepItReal1]

Yes!!!

[@robmullin1128]

It is disgusting that members of Congress, the very people who represent every day Americans need to be reminded to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance!

[@susanmaziarz8936]

Or coerced to do so!!

[@rpmfreak9150]

@@susanmaziarz8936 if you don't feel the need, to stand up for our Countries pledge of allegiance you're not welcomed in this Country!

[@scottmcelhiney323]

@@rpmfreak9150 Oh, I didn't realize that this country required oaths of Allegiance, especially ones with lines like "Under God" when this is a SECULAR nation. Hilarious that someone brought of the pledge written by a SOCIALIST.

[@marksc4636]

@@rpmfreak9150 not your call. Not just your country

[@psx0005rr]

@@rpmfreak9150 Typical response, if you don't like someone not following your way-you tell them to get out or they're not welcome. Feels like a kid's room in this comments section heh!

[@noticedruid4985]

I think president Ronald Regan said it correctly when he said. "The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

[@mimsyborogove3906]

Yeah. Wasn't it great when Reagan killed the Fairness Doctrine so that a monster like Fox could emerge and lie like hell to people? Reagan also signed the bill that repealed Federal grants to state mental hospitals, thereby increasing homelessness,

[@KeepItReal1]

He was reminded to shut up on that, and the reason he was shot is to remind him who he works for, and it's not the people. He got back in line, all puppets are compromised.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Except if you're poor or disabled or hungry or old or a victim of a natural disaster, or living next to a chemical company or work in a mine, or work in a warehouse, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. Does it have a perfect solution? No, but vulnerable people can't change things on their own.

[@Mary-cm1ks]

I don't trust the government

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

@@Mary-cm1ks You don't have to trust the government to use the services available to you.

[@marshaestep7453]

We are not a Democracy, we are a Republic, Waters. She just told on herself by calling us a democracy.

[@rickseconds7676]

Exactly, just say the words of the Pledge of Allegiance....

[@rickseconds7676]

@@user-ln6vt9it5c ???

[@Mr.Cornbread]

Ever notice how Maxine Waters gets angry when she’s cornered? Its because the truth is painful, and pain most often displays itself through anger.

[@masescranton9630]

Most impetulant children do.

[@lynncarden]

Remember her family ran bank out in their area of Cal. And what happened to many who banked there ???

[@michaelturnipseed2661]

Ms waters that was the farthest thing from a simple answer to a yes or no question. All of these corrupt people need to be removed and age and term limits should be set on these scumbags

[@deannedirado2257]

Yes! Go retire because the old guard has one foot in the grave.

[@edwardhoover3727]

She should have told Chip Roy to shut his mouth, it was her time. Maxine Waters is an equal to him and she has every right, in fact she has a duty, to ask questions of the witness.

[@bhgdetjbngfd]

I'd like to see them pass a resolution condemning the World Economic Forum

[@susanmaziarz8936]

And WHO and withdraw from WHO, NATO, etc

[@F_U23]

Hear, hear to all of the above 👍

[@scottclemens9245]

Yes

[@sprd2thin]

Most never heard of them and they are infiltrating all govts and saying 'you will own nothing and be happy'

[@franciscovillanueva5417]

Amen to that.

[@Drewtazy]

No Mad Max we are not a democracy, WE ARE A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC !

[@kenkellar2246]

Thank you 🙏

[@allsensesfiring]

Listen carefully what Maxipad says word for word. You have to be know what they mean by "our democracy".....that only refers to them, their agendas, and the effects it has on their pocketbooks/wallets!

[@TrippB194FA]

hey, someone else besides me remembers!

[@lorihilt5588]

Thank you! Wanted to say the same thing very loudly!

[@FCMC123]

The definition of democracy is thrown around so easily to make the typical “pleb” all comfy like

[@valiakloeppel7252]

There are hundreds of regulations, Maxine. Corporations need to be held accountable.

[@timothyepowell8388]

What are those hundreds of regulations you are referring to? Please name a few?

[@cliffdariff74]

Accountable to who and what?

[@John-db6os]

It makes my skin crawl when a politician says we live in a democracy 🤦‍♂️ we live in a republic 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️proof they have no concept or care about or government

[@Loyaltoafault210]

I think Maxine is the perfect example of “they place who they want in office”, “it doesn’t matter what the people vote or think”

[@corinnaschultz7000]

Do as I say not as I do

[@tammyking5255]

She certainly is!!! She would have been out many years ago!!!!!!

[@IMSTRAIGHTUP150]

HA HA😂HA🤣HA HA … Y’all So Crazy! I’m writing, copying and, quoting what you have posted, “(they place who they want in office”, “it doesn’t matter what the people vote or think)”. 😂🤣😂 WELL, 🤣😂🤣

[@loumarlin3040]

And she doesn’t live in the district that supposed to vote it’s too low class for her

[@cookielapaz8927]

Same with Pelosi. Went to an event in SF and when Pelosi's aid was introduced very few people clapped. When they discussed an event at the white house with Biden nobody clapped. Votes are surely manipulated.

[@llb6234]

Masterful presentation by Chip Roy and House Republicans

[@petec5935]

All politicians should be audited yearly if they all of a sudden become rich they should be investigated

[@anitalauer8614]

Excellent idea!!!

[@josedipadua8575]

We all agree and money’s should be back by gold standards Politicians wasteful spending is going backfire against themselves Power to the People’s 🗽

[@josedipadua8575]

Not taking people’s money’s and going wasteful spending and leaving American People’s in cold!!! Power to the People’s 🗽

[@josedipadua8575]

Karma is coming back at these corrupt politicians Power to the People’s 🗽

[@josedipadua8575]

GodBless America People’s Amen 🙏

[@juierosevaldez1915]

Thank you Chip Roy for standing up for our country in all the issues that really matter .

[@paulcallahan7727]

Yea corporate values

[@headscrewedonright9030]

That would be a yes or no question, Maxine. These damn politicians never ever answer questions. Another shining example of why we need Term Limits.

[@scottplagmann3411]

She plays the race card like a fiddle

[@supermanblue2274]

At least she lied by saying she's a Capitalist right away. 😂

[@onenationunderground2360]

"I do not deal in yes or no questions." -Mad Max

[@dreamman002]

Absolutely!!!

[@atticuswalker8970]

Is the name jack bad. What if I told you jack the ripper did horrible things to women. Do you support what those women went through. Yes or no. Do you support Jack as a name for kids.

[@Trucker-0172]

That’s my rep, love this guy

[@miniaturefarmer464]

How Maxine ever convinced her voters to give her their vote, boggles my mind.

[@Cleatus546]

They vote strictly based on skin color.

[@kellywilson5124]

She is proof that we have major elections fraud.

[@robertgentry9436]

Chip Roy completely rocks ! What a refreshing change to see a straight talking, common sense person taking on corrupt career politicians. Sic ‘em!

[@helenthomas6716]

Tell Maxine we are a Constitutional Republic.

[@manlyhallresearch9785]

Exactly. They need to be corrected on this.

[@pandaprecision1349]

Was about to say the same thing 😂😂🫡🫡

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

So we don't have democratic elections?

[@bonniefay933]

That's right! Maxine, and other democrats, we are NOT a democracy where the majority rules the people. We don't want unelected beaurocrats ruling and regulating us. We are a representative constitutional republic, where We The People are in charge through the representatives we elect, who write the laws. PERIOD. And if we don't approve, we vote them out!

[@lynnmileywerry98]

TRUTH shall set us Free

[@jaygeis3102]

I love Chip Roy. I love how he doesn’t give up and how he sticks tomprinciples.

[@edwardhoover3727]

Chip Roy is running a ridiculous dog and pony show--he starts out with a slippery slope fallacy, and then, ironically, proceeds to go down hill from there.

[@ABlackCountryWoman]

Smart comments, Chip Roy! Well-spoken.

[@n.c.newsaccountability734]

Waters also went on TV!!!! And told people to go out and get into people's faces and not let them go anywhere!!! And we know what would happen if any Republicans would have said the same as Demarats ⁉️💯

[@ChuckHickl]

seriously? i seem to recall an event at the capitol that was at a minimum, encouraged by a former president.

[@michaelkinnaman7850]

@@ChuckHickl hahahaha You see what you want to see I watched him denounce white supremacy and the violence that was being committed at the capital. Are you in better shape now than you were when Biden took office. You don't have to answer cuz you would lie anyway just like mainstream media or the Clinton News Network

[@jolantazielinski2617]

@@ChuckHickl you should ask Nancy,she knows the truth

[@ckennedy309]

@Chuck Hickl you only recall what they told you to. You've never heard his entire speech for yourself. Americans are not supposed to be this gullible .

[@ChuckHickl]

​@@michaelkinnaman7850 Absolutely correct in that most see only what they want to see and fortunate for us and history, Twitter is great repository for everyone's tweets. As to how I'm doing now? As a man of facts and statistics, I've never done as well as I did during the Clinton years but few of us have as the 1990s are widely considered one of the most prosperous stretches in our economic history but I'm doing okay under Biden as well. The slope of my pay rate through my 57 years has maintained a nice, consistent, positive slope. A little research into US economic prosperity by administration and/or political affiliations will quickly show under what adminsistrations the US has prospered most but then again, people tend to only see what they want to see.

[@blatantfoul8836]

Constitutional Republic not a Democracy.

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

So there are no democratic elections.

[@bid9086]

@D BBB Set in stone human rights?😂 You don't truly believe that nonsense do you? We're advocates for peace yet we export war & conflict throughout every inch of the globe. How peaceful.😑🚫

[@willybones3890]

Representative democratic constitutional republic.

[@preasail]

So what?

[@Cocky.Rooster]

USA is a democracy.

[@ninfaruiz-diaz8763]

Keep going, Chip👏👏

[@Xepent]

It's not the governments role to "allow lawful businesses to prosper" it's your job to get out of the damn way

[@garfieldfarkle]

One role of government is to "Promote the general welfare" - Preamble, U.S. Constitution.

[@IcarusErm]

@@garfieldfarkleall three sentences technically don't contradict each other lol.

[@TheNumBert00]

Execpt when the socialism is for the corrupt businesses that need a bailout and they don't let capitalism do its thing.

[@Dra741]

Look at how they regulate California oh, you can't even build a Outhouse without paying hundreds of millions of dollars and you still might not be able to do it it's communism, they're destroying California with regulations, you don't get electricity when you should you don't get water when you should, they are Venezuela California

[@Dra741]

Nobody took more advantage of regulations than the Democrats, they put so many regulations out there that if I'm black and I want to open a hair braiding salon it cost me $20,000, Trump got rid of that regulation, Democrats will regulate you to death and make money off of every regulation destroying your business and prosperity

[@samsamsamsamsamanilla5281]

Did you notice how they actually answered "YES" to questions? How rare is it to get a YES or NO without legalese

[@Sumbuddysumwhere]

One of the biggest problems with politicians is that nobody actually watches what they do when they aren't delivering prepared remarks/speeches. If people did then we would have a much cleaner and better government than we do today. I really do wish all congressmen/women and senators would be forced to disclose their tax returns every single year.

[@CHEECHMUN]

Just like they made President Trump do!!!!!

[@esthersmith3341]

They all lie. Off shore bank accounts. That is how Hunter's laundry got aired.

[@jamessprake9910]

Trump, especially...

[@marxkills]

That's why Maxime Waters is running the committee to investigate the guy who stole billions of dollars and gave tens of millions to democrats. She literally winked at SBF

[@marxkills]

@@jamessprake9910 Trump was forced by congress to reveal his tax returns. The media lost interest when it showed charitable contributions, millions in tax payments and that Trump lost money every year he was in office.

[@wynettpearce3235]

I'm loving these new Republicans in congress. Finally someone is asking the questions on all the corruption in not just other countries but right here in America. 😊

[@nathanielmadden4235]

Keep the heat on those like this person!!!!❤️🇺🇸🙏❤️

[@GW8915]

I'm pretty sure most of us have known a lot of this for a very long time and yet Chip Roy is 1 of the few people that are complaining about it. The pharmaceutical company is the number one contributor to government officials. They donate campaign funds and hand out money like it's candy while the rest of us pay high cost for everything.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

Then why do the Republicans always do their bidding? They voted against lowering prescription drug costs.

[@furyfantoo]

@@mimsyborogove3906 The prescrip drug cost reductions recently passed were only for Medicaid, only for certain drugs, don't take effect until future years, and the deals haven't been negotiated so the actual savings isn't known. Interestingly, for all the Dems hyping it as an example, the evil-expensive Insulin isn't even included in the bill.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

@@furyfantoo Republicans voted against a 35.00 cap on insulin, which I'm sure you're aware of. Don't forget that Republicans are in the pocket of Big Pharma.

[@furyfantoo]

@@mimsyborogove3906 If you think Dems aren't owned by Big Pharma also (or anything else) then you are naiive.

[@CFaith23]

@@mimsyborogove3906 Trump had already lowered the diabetics meds & had that passed- Joe just lied took credit.

[@danmeek928]

I've been wasting my time with Saturday night live, when all I have to do is watch this stuff and see Maxine Waters turn about face and point the blame at the Republicans for a statement that she made. That is funny as hell

[@LaserParody]

And never did affirm or denounce her earlier statement. Like watching the short bus try to be clever... on BOTH sides of the damn isle on this round.

[@scoutman]

WATERS:WHY YALL NOT TALKIN TO THE ORANGE MAN FOR SHAKIN HANDS WITH THAT FAT LITTLE DEMON IN NORTH KOREA?!! 🤣🤯😵‍💫😵😫

[@jackiesplinter8844]

It just goes to show but Maxine needs to stay at home

[@IMSTRAIGHTUP150]

That’s right… It was funny as hell and, unlike the short bus on both sides of the damn isle, there wasn’t any need for Maxine Waters to try being clever. She backed up her statement without an affirmation or, a denouement of the statement she made, because she was and, still is clever. She wouldn’t be where she is, if she wasn’t *CLEVER*!!!

[@helenv3073]

I only watched Saturday Night Live once in my lifetime because Blake Shelton was a guest. I guess I’m not missing anything

[@stevenhoog1]

I found you when we were getting stimulus checks and you had such good info and you were always right on target and accurate info. I kept watching you and you choose really interesting news. thank yoiu for taking time out of your day. Who knew that starting your channel would be so good for you. thank you and i am proud and glad for you.

[@debbierichards8182]

Maxine, "I'm here today to...blow smoke." So sick of her

[@kenkellar2246]

How come she’s not sporting her James Brown hairstyle anymore 😮???

[@michellemohr1433]

Yes, a real gasbag. She should apologize.

[@pickmeasinner]

​@@kenkellar2246 cos at this point, shes basically a corpse thankfully. No need to dress it up anymore I suppose. Ugly inside and out, and nothing can help

[@annarichardson8284]

LOL so true Debbie

[@Ocean_breezes]

So glad to see Chip Roy speaking in this committee And the room is filled

[@teresakhurst2022]

That's right set an example Chip!

[@michaelabbott511]

We need time limits for all of them ,No more then 8 years ..PERIOD

[@mandymac74]

Republicans & Democrats 8 years and you are outta there.

[@garvinhooper]

they will not kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, just wish full thinking to think they would vote themselves out of the biggest con game that ever came down the pike

[@quincydaisy1820]

Term Limits DON'T WORK! Strip their Perks (insider trading, becoming lobbyists, etc.) and they will FLEE DC!

[@ericoberlies7537]

They don’t make things better. An amendment to restrict money in campaigns is necessary first. Before term limits our State Legislators had the upper hand with the various interest groups. After term limits the experienced legislators were replaced by a revolving door of ex-staffers and amateurs who need the special interest groups to hold their hands. Term limits don’t help if the money stays.

[@scubpeters5494]

I say less 4 to 6.

[@rebecca7462]

Thank you Forbes for sharing.

[@Primus54]

I think it would have been much more fun had Chip Roy read Maxine’s 2008 statement without attribution and then asked her, “Do you know who said that?”

[@billisnice]

President Truman denounced the use of "socialism" as a "scare word ... for almost anything that helps all the people."

[@Primus54]

@@billisnice All anyone needs to do is contemplate the 100 million deaths under socialism in the 20th Century to know why that “experiment” needs to be relegated to the dust pan of history.

[@johnwarford9782]

Or during the BLM riots when she was leading a huge crowd in a chant about wanting communism now.

[@analyticalmind4493]

@@billisnice The government is not there to provide for you. Its job is to make sure you have the ability to help yourself.

[@patriciamccuen3316]

good point

[@JohnS-jj9by]

Rep. Waters DID NOT answer the question.

[@a.p.5906]

Democraps never answer the question

[@blackprince4074]

It should be TREASON if you cannot answer any question! If she is felling like she is innocent then a simple one or two word answer should be ok, but this word salad she replies with proves that she is GUILTY nothing more IMPEACH her NOW!

[@OGG619]

But she did…the way democrats answer…in circles

[@SmallvilleFann1983]

Because all they think about is Trump! It’s sooooo disturbing what has happened to them in such a short time!

[@javierrolon9972]

The same for Republicans never answered questions.

[@serfardi]

If we are taxed to death all of our lives, how in the heck can it be someone else's money.

[@BullzEye63]

Spot on!!

[@fritzmeynejr2983]

NAILED IT! Thank God we have Politicians who will stand up for what is right for us...not them!

[@edvice00]

You missed the forest .....

[@mikescampfire429]

He didn’t nail anything he’s just running his mouth.

[@F-DJT-PAB]

Hey Yank! You should join the Proud Boys, or should I say the Plowed Boys once their new cellmates get to them!! USA! USA!

[@stephenhomseydgi3693]

Never answer Questions for that Un-American Traitor Roy. Tell him you only speak with Americans, and you are not one.

[@gregmadore6365]

Its all for show cause there always a couple that stand up and say the right things but what ever gets done? Nothing at all and my opinion is this is just for show so the people don't riot

[@rickharris5485]

Chip Roy never disappoints.

[@luzd3698]

Hi Mr. Chip, I like to see you ,trying to find reasoning with this subjects !

[@fredfloyd34]

Chip Roy what a fantastic role model for a senator...USA such a wonderful place and such wonderful people.

[@markfinley4722]

Love what this guy said, tax and spend other peoples money! Legalize theft is all that it is!

[@icarusfx]

Reagan, Bush, and Trump are responsible for the vast majority of debt held by the United States. Those awful socialists!

[@albertdeleon6272]

Remove subsidized politicians

[@brucebeard695]

Where is our choice Pick a Toy store for example. K B toys , Toys are us. Moons play and learn. Why are they gone; Corp. Greed!

[@brucebeard695]

Praise Jesus!

[@Fetguf]

So you are against having roads, fire department, police, military, etc?

[@Bennuides]

I’m so confused by her response… He asked a yes or no question and she responded like an attorney. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ this woman does nothing for her community. I know this because I live in it and It’s full of homeless dirt. They have some nerve being able to charge $2100 and up for rent in a dump‼️

[@liberty8424]

She does Not live in her District.

[@liberty8424]

It's $1500 for 1 bedrooms in Az.

[@liberty8424]

@@scottacher7408 Dems believe in Unicorns, Rainbows, & the Easter Bunny!! So believing in Maxine is easy!

[@marcswerts5068]

Dear Mrs Waters. Raking in millions of tax payers" money is NOT capitalism

[@BattleshipOrion]

Every time I hear "democracy" I literally want to yell through the screen and correct them. We are a Constitutional Republic, not a Democracy.

[@akrocuba]

Maxipad is a perfect example of why we need term limits!

[@kenkellar2246]

And who besides the cemetery voters are her sponsers???😅

[@user-dh1cz7pc7h]

This is so pointless, no one ever gets in trouble any ways, literally a tv show.

[@elboogie3330]

😂😂😂

[@superstitious_wizard8756]

Name calling... wow.

[@whoto3830]

Term limits you say? So how do you like Obama working thru his 3rd term during the current democrat administration?

[@davem145mxr]

Mad Maxine is exactly what we need to stand against

[@chofa6769]

Agree

[@ceciliajones7816]

Why?

[@LaoZi2023]

Because she exposes the hypocrisy of the conservative, oligarchy.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

@@chofa6769 amen!

[@LaoZi2023]

@@jerrydonquixote5927 , you make no sense

[@cherieallen9508]

We need more CHIP Roy's in our Government💯🙏😍

[@NICUMomma0214]

Chip Roy you are My Representative and I Thank you Sir for your Leadership. I Thank God for you Sir.

[@sharibrinneman3200]

Every time "mad max" opens her mouth its like nails on a chalkboard. Thank you Chip Roy!

[@nahkohese555]

There's a fine line between government protection and government overreach

[@Shaderunner7153]

Actually i think there is a very big difference, not a thin line

[@tajdvl-advocate6113]

Not any more. We are far beyond that Government “protection” is now exclusively government overreach.

[@shawncummings4653]

Overreach! Is that the word used for curuption?

[@Shaderunner7153]

@@tajdvl-advocate6113 I think we are saying the same thing just in a different way

[@raevj]

@@shawncummings4653 it means flirting with tyranny, & the NANNY STATE!

[@dottier3145]

I worked for State and the rules book grew and grew, haven’t we had enough Rules?

[@troyp5208]

Constitutional Republic, Maxine!

[@Hespeakstruth]

I only have one thing to say in regards to Miss Waters, TERM LIMITS!

[@mastertechnician3372]

Too late for that. Now it is "get out of our lives".

[@jenh9361]

TERM LIMITS AND POLY GRAPHS... CAUSE HER PATHOLOGICAL LIES NEVER STOP!!!

[@margeretroman8472]

True .

[@jolantazielinski2617]

no more lobbying

[@bhgdetjbngfd]

Wow, she could make a living not answering questions.....ah she already has!

[@CHILDPLEASE.6466]

I JUST LOVE MAXINE WATERS YOU GO GIRL❤❤💯💯💯

[@harkinlucero7208]

WATERS HAS TO GO TO JAIL

[@deeilariafernandez3505]

Janet Yellen needs to be audited. I heard her tell OWO they would send millions!!!

[@billshepard6664]

The Federal Reserve needs to be abolished. Election reform should be the immediate issue to be addressed! NOTHING changes without election reform, get to work Republicans or you will just prove we have a UNIPARTY.

[@bobbyjohnson116]

MONERO is the fix

[@Angela-iv7qy]

She needs to be Fired.

[@rickreese5794]

Tiny hats rule ?😂

[@markmalone7091]

whole damn democrat organize crime ring needs investigated and prosecuted- start throwing some of these monkeys in cages and most others will get the point- take back this country is what we the people want and need... MAGA

[@doloreswalton8283]

Thank you Chip Roy for your honesty in this chamber of many who are so deceitful. Thank you for fighting against socialism

[@scottdaley1672]

He is the ultimate definition of Socialism, everything he has paid for by the government, shut up?

[@bigraviolees]

Socialism is sanity

[@sharonhowell7011]

@@bigraviolees Insanity is more like it.

[@Dunks-]

She’s 84 years old get her out of politics

[@jameshurst6119]

And take Trump with ya

[@reginaford8575]

Get her out!!

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

@@jameshurst6119 he’s literally not even president anymore, why are y’all so violently obsessed with him? I swear, non-Trump supporters are more annoying than actual supporters.

[@susieque176]

It's those corrupt, bought and paid for by many, the biggest being Big Pharma, hanging around for 50 years or more while somehow become millionaires!

[@texaskippen]

@@twentysecondcenturywoman that's a fact

[@tonytaylor1013]

I don't know why anyone in the comments is shocked that she wouldn't answer the questions, she basically said in the beginning she wasn't going to answer any.

[@d.aletadrawdy7584]

Like all narcissists liars, she cannot answer a simple yes-or-no question! Repulsive.🌹⚖️🇺🇸

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

There needs to be a deep dive in how involved Maxine Waters was in FTX. She's had her hand in that prior to everything coming to light. Amazing how that whole thing has disappeared from the headlines, isn't it?

[@deekarnes556]

ANOTHER DEEP STATE CORRUPTION SCANDAL SWEPT UNDER THE RUG!!! THEY THINK WE CAN'T REMEMBER THESE THINGS, OR WE ARE ALL STUPID!

[@lianemcnabb9838]

....but...Chinese Balloon! 😱☝️ Distraction is the media's specialty.

[@stephenkolee8243]

Nothing HOLDS THESE PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE

[@rachellebelcastro911]

That and paying her daughter huge sums of money....🤔 This has been known for years and to date, I haven't heard/read any accounting on this subject!

[@mimsyborogove3906]

@@rachellebelcastro911 Is it illegal for a parent to give their child money? Since when?

[@ArkansasSquaw]

Chip Roy is a national treasure. God bless this man!!!

[@curtisthomas3598]

Pledge of allegiance hell yes

[@bettyreynolds5106]

God bless you Chip Roy.

[@wwg1wgamaga14]

I agree with Chip Roy and I'm a late 70s early 80s kid...We need God put back in our lives and our Childrens period ! 🙏❤🔥⚔😇🗽✝️🇺🇸

[@leonidesreyesweshouldinven6246]

tell that to the skull & bones generation .

[@sharonfoley2610]

Mr. Roy is the rare gem.

[@kitkatattack]

She did not answer his direct question about her statement. I loathe that vile woman. All these traitors will have their wealth wiped from them and returned to the people. They will rot in a cell, if they are lucky and/or make it that far. 🙏

[@michaelwalker1964]

Why she not in jail for causing riots is beyond me

[@DavidJones-vf3ff]

Boy, she really didn’t want to answer that question, did she?

[@extremeresponsibility]

I hate when people don't simply answer questions. Then provide additional inputs if warranted.

[@DavidJones-vf3ff]

@@extremeresponsibility If you have nothing to hide, you simply answer it! If not, you must have something to hide.

[@extremeresponsibility]

@David Jones so true. The ruling class isn't about problem solving

[@DavidJones-vf3ff]

@@extremeresponsibility The ruling class is all about ruling.

[@ItsAllInMyHead]

Am I the only one concerned that so many of our politicians don't even realize that we are a Republic, not a Democracy?

[@Dra741]

They keep saying democracy cuz that's what they wanted to be that's why they say it, and that democracy will lead to socialism Marxism and communism which leads ultimately guaranteed to death

[@joanneartz1254]

Nope, pisses me off every time I hear them mess it up! We are NOT a democracy! WE ARE Z CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC

[@TruthIsNotTemporary]

They want you to keep thinking this is a democracy so they can continue sticking their thumb in our eye 😡😡😡

[@patrickcorcoran3287]

America Is a Republic, Not a Democracy’ Is a Dangerous-And Wrong-Argument. High-minded claims that we are not a democracy surreptitiously fuse republic with minority rule rather than popular government. Enabling sustained minority rule at the national level is not a feature of our constitutional design, but a perversion of it. Routine minority rule is neither desirable nor sustainable, and makes it difficult to characterize the country as either a democracy or a republic. We should see this as a constitutional failure demanding constitutional reform." George Thomas

[@TruthIsNotTemporary]

@@patrickcorcoran3287 Democrats use “Democracy” to push minority rule!

[@Funshine4u]

I love watching the faces of the folks behind Walter's when she is speaking. Lol 🙄

[@keithbridge6759]

Amazing how Maxine Walters brings skin color into everything every conversation every piece of legislation bill. It's time for term limits

[@kenosabi]

She doesn't mind stealing or undermining as long as it funds her party and rewards her with kickbacks. She's made a life long career off exploiting her district. She's been in office FOREVER. Her district is a mess.

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

"Some people are truly great manipulators. They can lie, cheat, steal, and treat you like crap and somehow manage to make it all seem like it’s all your fault!" ~An Original Musk-eteer

[@patrickmccrann991]

Just like Pelosi, they are a matched pair!

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

@@patrickmccrann991 Ebony & Ivory ... Prolly use the same botox doctor!!!

[@justindehaut8363]

Waters has know idea what she's or anyone else is talking about. She's having a whole other conversation. Hahaha

[@laguanlee]

There was a video from a few years ago where Maxine Watters tripped up and said she was pushing for socialism and a congressional member beside her sat back, put his hand to his mouth to stiffle a laugh at her uh oh moment as Maxine corrected her speech. Anyone remember that or has that video to share?

[@timothyepowell8388]

Have you ever seen the video you were saying about Maxine Waters? I want to see it for myself.

[@joshrandall5297]

"I'm not a Socialist. I'm a liar."

[@paulcallahan7727]

You dont even know what socialism is

[@timothyepowell8388]

Yes you’re right that Chip Roy may not be a socialist but he is a liar. Oh by the way, what is a socialist?

[@kbcoop3249]

Maxine knows exactly how not to answer a question

[@patdonnelly9392]

A true dem.

[@davemartino5997]

She has been playing game a long time

[@mimsyborogove3906]

She answered perfectly when asked what Putin, Kim Jon Un, and Xi had in common: Trump.

[@blackprince4074]

@@mimsyborogove3906 As an Aussie following all this from afar, I do find it kinda funny that that for any question all this seems to come back is a word salad covers in mayonnaise given on a paper plate that they carry and it folds in half and leaves the salad all over their lap. Maxine also forgets what country she is in USA is a REPUBLIC. Also Maxine cannot get Mr TRUMP out of her head!!!!!!

[@patdonnelly9392]

@@mimsyborogove3906 I guess he gets 10% from them too, by not wanting to keep jobs in the U.S. and relying on our own natural gas. The nerve of him!

[@smokymcpot5917]

The moment she said to hell with the supreme court she should have been fired

[@uncommonwisdom101]

Walter: "I'm a capitalist but [I'm here to save all the socialists programs]" These people don't know anything about the system!

[@louisalockarno4925]

GET HER OUT!!!

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.” ~George Bernard Shaw

[@toddr.4630]

False knowledge makes a living off of ignorance

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

@@toddr.4630 Yep! Just look at "The View" and MSNBC!

[@johnnyspahn4816]

"In a short answer " rambles on without answering the question until asked again

[@joannehottendorf1908]

Maxine Waters is 84 years old. It's way past time for her to retire.

[@JohnMartinez-hv2vw]

She says the truth today wow 👌

[@susanbell7252]

Thank you for standing up for Americans Chip Roy.

[@bayougtr]

“I am not a socialist…” Then answers with a rant, supporting socialism 🎉🎉

[@shempshempleton4746]

I just tried to give your comment 1,000,000 likes, but it only allowed one. God bless :)

[@debbie7290]

No she didn't

[@de5173]

She actually did not answer his question, she added an additional statement.

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

Imagine a group of practicing Socialists buying tickets for $95 each to hear Bernie Sanders give a speech on “It’s okay to be Angry about Capitalism!” I mean Bernie has at least three homes and a current Forbes list of $3 million.

[@billshepard6664]

Aunt Ester is a Congresswoman?

[@IamAmericasDaughter]

I find it insanity, that a woman, congresswoman, can stand up in front of a committee and talk about making laws and having to stick to laws and how Republicans don’t want that. When she herself shouldn’t even be sitting in the seat because she doesn’t live in the area she is supposed to represent. That is breaking the law. but everybody seems to be OK with that or how about all the other companies her campaign company that pays her daughter over $1 million a year to pass out stickers. Or her I think it’s her brother-in-law or her brother makes over $1 million a year doing something else for her it’s just amazing to simply amazing the goal. These people have to just spew things that make them holier than thou when they are the scum of the Earth....

[@joelpincock8776]

Excellent discussion!

[@Goldzar]

I love the fact she said she was going to give him a simple answer and then started a long winded one

[@tonyborelli.]

long winded& convoluted with smoke& mirrors

[@leonidesreyesweshouldinven6246]

like Trump , i take the fifth , i take the fifth .

[@unclebubba5584]

"Mad Max" is and has always been for "Mad Max" and will say and do anything to keep her money and power no matter what. Her record shows what she is.

[@tonyborelli.]

she hasnt set foot in her own district since around fall/ halloween at the most recent

[@zarcon42]

Yes and you have a problem when Trump does it but not her? One sided hack

[@paulrees2119]

A President can only serve 2 terms. That is the maximum that any public servant should be able to serve, especially in government.

[@SUE121551]

God bless you Chip Roy. Thankyou❤

[@dennydt1142]

ouch .... she tell everyone that she supports socialism' but when asked she denies it ....

[@TommyRogersAlabama]

Just in case - A constitutional republic means that it is one in which, rather than directly governing, the PEOPLE select some of their members to temporarily serve in political office; the constitutional part means that both the CITIZENS and their governing officials are bound to follow the rules established in that Constitution.

[@leeannre]

Also, we give up some freedoms to be governed in a CR

[@monk3yboy69]

@Lee Ann Hansen Could you elaborate please?

[@leeannre]

@@monk3yboy69 We live in a state of nature. Natural law and or, Natural rights. However, with a Constitutional Republic, or most republics, we have given the government limited power so they do not trample on those rights. However, in return, we give up some freedoms, meaning laws, a social contract. It can't be one sided. A limited government, but a people without laws and order.

[@stephtimms1776]

@@leeannre What are we giving up?

[@stephtimms1776]

@DimebagVision Those are meant to be basic laws that don't violate the Constitution.