Kevin McCarthy discusses Trump winning the Republican nomination and the threat of Putin's Russia

The Honourable Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addresses the Oxford Union, reminiscing about winning the lottery, his efforts to diversify the Republican party and the similarities between the world today and the world in the 1930s
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[@ukejefranklin9010]

This man is insane

[@flowertowerrr]

Drank too much of his own sh*t

[@Poul7777777]

Else another Epshtein friend 8)

[@sxt4447]

It’s the attempted rebrand for me 👀

[@thedoctor.a.s1401]

Might be a little unfair

[@Demonlogical]

Right? Like loser, loser, once loser, always a loser, LOSER.

[@jamesmorrow1646]

Where’s the 40,000 hours of footage from January 6th McCarthy? Not just what (Insert appropriate capital letter)ucker Carlson showed.

[@michaeldileo8815]

We've seen the coverage leftist media wanted to show already. Tucker preluded showing the footage you don't like by saying that we've all seen the footage of people storming the Capitol and that the new footage he will show doesn't discount the previous, but rather it adds more context. So, I ask you: why are you against having the footage Tucker shows out there for people to see? None of it is fake, so in the sake of truth, why shouldn't we be allowed to see it? Confirmation bias on your part??

[@justlina2769]

Johnson has picked up the baton on this. McCarthy had put the process on hold.

[@hudsondonnell444]

R I N O

[@jamesmorrow1646]

Trump attempted an inept seditious coup and incited a seditious riot in the United States Capitol in an attempt to overthrow democratically elected President.

[@brospartacus5069]

J E W T O O

[@brospartacus5069]

@@jamesmorrow1646 *Trump is not being tried for sedition because the lefty/Rino banana republic of the United States hasn't got the evidence.*

[@Kampbell300]

isn't that a pokemon@@brospartacus5069

[@brospartacus5069]

@@Kampbell300 I just looked up "The Pokemon" in the *Urban Dictionary.* Y E S 🤣

[@thisisutubnottwitterwhyhandles]

"I never give up" *resigns after being ejected as speaker*

[@HWolfe]

He disgusts me.

[@ErenYega747]

It makes so much sense that he used to be a used cars salesman 😅

[@joedafrog]

Illegal car salesman

[@paulcollins5423]

I have a different view of Kevin McCarthy having listened to this. I just wish that he had displayed such qualities, opinions and fortitude when he was jockeying for or had power.

[@williamnicholson8133]

He busted a deal . He thought he was immune to following his contractural obligation to his party members and he found out.

[@peterparadis6788]

He did not bust a deal. The "Freedom Caucus" put him in an unwinnable position. He did everything he could they they asked of him.

[@nointegritydotorg]

Bust a deal, face the wheel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j33NqHilmaigipY

[@vafanapoli5396]

He put his country before his party and paid the price…

[@tsebregnis5422]

This guy resuscitated Monster from irrelevance for political expediency. He deserved to be voted out of Speakership. A politician without principles. Usually I am kind hearted willing to give a failing angel a second chance, but I have no sympathy for him because he knew too well who Trump was and is, still bowing to him. Trump’s political life should be severed after 2020 election. And because of this awful politician we have to face the possibility of Monster’s return. Horrible!

[@jacqueline755]

Remarkable how he nailed the State of the Union, though! And the 2020 Popular Vote? 81 Million Biden, 74 million Trump-- I couldnt hear that in his explanation.

[@America-zh6rv]

Proverbs 16:18 King James Version 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

[@sideeye7958]

He could've followed the path of George Santos to move up in the world

[@bw3230]

With republicans like this, who needs democrats.

[@AlaGoose09]

FACTS

[@Woodwerker]

Wow the true RINO comes out!

[@IAmWithinEverything]

Is any rude attendee going to tell him how displeasurable it is to have him there? Just like they did when Ben attended recently. I realized then how out of touch and entitled those in the audience are.

[@TheVeganVicar]

Respected British anthropology professor, Dr. Edward Dutton, has demonstrated that “LEFTISM” is due to genetic mutations caused by poor breeding strategies. 🤡 To put it simply, in recent decades, those persons who exhibit leftist traits such as egalitarianism, feminism, gynocentrism, socialism, multiculturalism, transvestism, homosexuality, perverse morality, and laziness, have been reproducing at rates far exceeding the previous norm, leading to an explosion of insane, narcissistic SOCIOPATHS in (mostly) Western societies.

[@brospartacus5069]

Knowing McCarthy's Italian and Jewish ancestry, the audience may fear a Cosa Nostra/Kosher Nosetra double whammy..

[@ZeldasMask]

It’s Oxford uni everyone who goes there is privileged rich parents out of touch loser

[@bradleymcavoy3432]

@brospartacus5069 His last name is McCarthy….That is Irish ☘️ not Jewish, he said he was Irish-Italian meaning Irish Father/Italian mother although it is possible he has a minuscule amount of Italian Jew in him. 🙄

[@brospartacus5069]

@@bradleymcavoy3432Yes I heard him state his Irish ancestry, but before being Irish the book "When Scotland was Jewish" records the McCarthy name origins and DNA analysis stating Cowan/Cohen genealogy.

[@zur45]

When does he talk about Trump winning the nomination?

[@user-ms4yc9fh6s]

Sometimes when i hear or read about Kevin McCarthy. it make me think of the movie "what about Kevin) just a tought

[@googleuser2609]

I prefer watching the students participate in debates, than this guy.

[@majinspy]

This guy just simped his way into the shortest speakership in history. He's a lesson in being an empty suit, a "Profile in Cowardice". I physically recoiled when he used the word philosophy regarding himself. He has no business in the same paragraph as the word.

[@rampageclover9788]

His predecessor Eric Cantor also spoke here after he got the boot - same empty bullshit

[@Nick-fg4dq]

Wonder how long mad Mike Johnson will last,not long I'm guessing.

[@rampageclover9788]

@@Nick-fg4dq he’s full of crap which is to be expected (pretty much a prerequisite for the job) but I think he’s learned from McCarthy’s mistakes….

[@Nick-fg4dq]

@@rampageclover9788 I dunno,he reached kevin Mccarthy levels of unpopularity even quicker than Kevin did.

[@timothymarchant]

17:55 WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT SOUND

[@iconjack]

Intro to Me, Who Am I, My Story, You Learn About Me.

[@coltoncarson_UKR-RUS]

My family has always been Republican, Except me

[@ranman7688]

Yeah, he's not a Democrat, he's a Democrat plant in the Republican party. As Dan Bongino says, (I paraphrase) - There are Republicans who are actually Democrats, but there are no Democrats who are actual Republicans.

[@lizsacca8534]

So embarrassing

[@zackcorpus6572]

He's not speaker anymore he's lucky trump isn't replacing him..

[@NAVEthebrownguy]

I can't put my finger on it but it feels like this guy has an arrogance that he doesn't appreciate. It's a weird vibe

[@terjehansen0101]

With opponents like this, of course a guy like Trump looks like a winner. People make CAREERS out of Trump-slamming, as opposed to bing competent enough to solve pressing issues and NOT being weak enough to lose every debate. Whining and APOLOGIZING when defending democratic and human rights plus being meek in front of the likes of Putin is a sign of normies having replaced the intelligent. So i don't care how much you like these virtue signalling events and how much you thought this was a WIN.

[@CMDR_Hal_Melamby]

I've heard of a word salad, but this is a cliche smorgasbord.

[@thehaywire8889]

🦏🦏🦏

[@Blindsyde5762]

He sure loves to speak

[@sharplessguy]

All politicians have diarrhea of the mouth... it's part of their makeup. They all also have oversized egos. They feel that they have to prove how wonderful they are and how we should thank God that they exist.

[@evertinamedina9506]

He sure loves to lie !

[@Blindsyde5762]

@@evertinamedina9506 lol. Ya I should have said that

[@defendant1forprison]

I know now what hearing a ton of shit feels like!😂

[@usuallyroamingrob3427]

Who cares what he has to say.

[@hikkomorisg]

Your title is "Kevin McCarthy discusses Trump winning the Republican nomination ..." , but there's no mention of Trump in the video.

[@pete5819]

TRUMP 2024!

[@friedeswide]

Oxford union ditched Keith Olberman for this empty suit. Bunch of losers as future leaders.

[@shuedward7618]

Action speaks loader. blablabla, bullshit...

[@panda-wy5mk]

At what minute does he talk about Trump?

[@Demonlogical]

They use Trump name for clicks.

[@Humannondancer]

This is the presentation part, there is one other part that includes questions. I don't know why they split it up this time.

[@Kareem-Baba]

Kevin lies through his teeth

[@brospartacus5069]

17:28 *Abe Lincoln was assassinated by Wilkes Booth. His father was from the tribe.* *Question: A claimed descendant of Wilkes Booth married which UK Prime Minister?*

[@Nick-fg4dq]

Was it Margaret thatcher

[@brospartacus5069]

@@Nick-fg4dqNo. It was Tony Blair. His wife Cherie was the daughter of actor Tony Booth. I saw the research on the Daily Mail forum. Pity it's not searchable so may be lost to history.

[@juhyokang2571]

기본부터 학습해서 기본학습않되어있어오ㆍ약속지키는 부터 학습다시해야 할것이로다

[@marksmith4892]

That is so true what he said about the opportunities here in America. If you apply yourself and work hard you really can become anything. It might not be what you originally set out to do but the networking and opportunities available everywhere enable a person to bounce around like a pinball acquiring skills and eventually finding a vacuum in the market and make it rich/become successful sometimes in areas totally unexpected. A person might start off wishing to become a biologist which leads him to a farming job which then inspires him to open a restaurant with farm fresh produce which becomes successful which inspires him to open up 2 more stores and before you know it he's a multi-millionaire CEO of a giant chain restaurant selling dishes of farm fresh everything. Then he decides to open up gas stations next to every restaurant so people can get healthfood for lunch and fill the tank at the same time. Now do you see why American culture is so friendly? This happens because we network with one another. Opportunity and prosperity spreads like wildfire. That culture is under attack by crony corporatists who use the long arm of the Government to tilt the tables against the middle class but the model for success has not changed even if alien elements of our society have perverted it.

[@tomislavdatyrant]

Dude is literally a Rino.

[@user-sl4zc8kr6w]

If he has philosophical positions hes never showed them

[@peterthomas2013]

I should like to have listened to this but I try not to get involved with stupid, cheap, nasty ;o(

[@KrunoslavStifter]

Just a reminder everyone. Not long ago Oxford had porn-stars here giving speeches. It would seem they have downgraded.

[@TheVeganVicar]

Good Girl! 👌 Incidentally, Slave, are you VEGAN? 🌱

[@CMDR_Hal_Melamby]

And they had Ben "and the chipmunks" Shapiro, so the trend is clear.....

[@nooneinparticular1972]

So he's a used car salesman....

[@ahmedbahrain8642]

2155 thats islamic😂

[@NanvenNimfel]

😊

[@cromBumny]

Doner money...

[@thepepperlanders]

Lobbyists are also too white. Think that will stop this hypocrite?

[@tsebregnis5422]

His redemption will be if he works very hard from now to 2024 election, informing every voter of Trump’s true (ugly) color. Thus help the country eliminate the deadly cancer of Trump. Then he may have a second chance for a political life.

[@Woodwerker]

Lol. 😂😂😂😂

[@thepepperlanders]

He's going to grift for a corporation like all politicians do when they leave Congress. You're clueless.

[@user-md8nd9uq6r]

Welcome welcome Mr Donald trump you r a next president USA weldone 100❤%.

[@veritas.liberabit]

Kevin, the journey you've described, moving from a family with Democratic beliefs to your current position, speaks volumes about the importance of individual exploration and the development of personal beliefs. It's not just about political allegiance; it's more about understanding the principles that guide you and the impact they have on your actions and decisions. I'd emphasize the value of this kind of self-exploration. It's essential to really delve into your motivations and values to navigate the complexities of politics and ideology. This process demands honesty with oneself, and sometimes, it requires the courage to face the unknown or the uncomfortable. It's about finding what truly aligns with your individual principles. It's also important to be aware of the dangers of polarized thinking. The world often wants to put us in boxes, like Democrat or Republican, but this overlooks the nuanced spectrum of beliefs each person holds. In an era where ideologies are sharply divided, the ability to engage in open dialogue, to listen to different perspectives, and to form opinions based on a mix of personal experiences, critical thinking, and empathy is more crucial than ever. Your journey isn't just a shift in political views. It's part of a larger narrative of personal growth and the search for meaning. It's a continuous process of questioning, learning, and evolving. It's about forging your own path while being mindful of the broader implications of your beliefs on society and the world at large.

[@Nick-fg4dq]

Personal growth,kevin mcarthy lol.

[@rampageclover9788]

I want some of what you’re on 🤣

[@dancetilldawn484]

Are you kidding me this is a misplaced description of this man. Do you have any idea where the extremism and the ideologues and the magnets and his party that he catered to. Save this definition for someone who's exploring themselves in a therapy hour there's nothing grandiose about it. It's the first time you heard something honest out of his mouth cuz he's talking about himself and he's trying to hold on to the limelight and you and boo it would so much power as if something you know grandiose happened. I'm a Democrat I was raised in Foster homes I also am self-taught self-read dropped out of school got my GED raised in the foster care system from 5 to 19. Made a million dollars out 28,000 worked all my life same thing. Still a Democrat.

[@cgpcgp3239]

People in Republican Party who know Kevin McCarthy well and for a long time all say he’s dumb, an opportunist, and a liar. No one trusted him. No one liked him. Neither republicans or democrats. They said he would tell you whatever suited his purpose at the moment. His only valuable skill is getting lots of money from big money donors in Silicon Valley. He desperately wanted the speakership and sowed seeds of his own destruction to get it. He told donors in 2022 he could control chaos caucus and trump. lol! Trump could have saved his job, he turned on mccarthy because trump thought McCarthy could expunge his impeachment. He expected to get speakership when trump won in 2020. GOP house hated him so much they convinced Pau Ryan run. Ryan did not want job but took it for the team.

[@elvisnnaemeka6722]

I actually like Kevin McCarthy.

[@Hiromich-wi2fr]

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[@Demonlogical]

I respect his optimism, but knowing when to quit, is a healthy dose of self esteem as well. You knew, when it took 15 rounds of votes, that you probably wouldn't last long in the seat, yet you stayed. You have no one to blame but yourself. He was fired not for relying on democratic votes, it is because he didn't fight for conservative principles, Republicans control the house, the at the very least, overall federal spending should decrease.

[@dinomanaj9701]

Guy literally explained how Lincoln went through multiple elections and tragedies till he became president. Had Lincoln given up like you suggest after losing more than a couple times history would have turned out very different and probably worse. Same thing with Britain and Churchill in WW2. Never give up.

[@jacqueline755]

c'mon! If you add the Reagan, Bush and Trump Tax Cuts (for the very Rich) -- you get the National Debt. You decide what to spend it on. Tax Cuts are actually SPENDING.

[@Rayhuntter]

Hm, wasn't Saddam the new Hitler? Oh wait, it was Gaddafi! No, no, now I remember - it was Assad! And Trump was the new Mussolini (according to several mainstream media outlets and "respected" academics). Etc. etc. etc.

[@thedoctor.a.s1401]

Unironically, yes, yes, yes, yes mf

[@Humannondancer]

I guess you've not listened to Trumps newer speeches-they're very hitler-like.

[@greenhandnz]

Traitor Kevin.. the failure... vote Blue 💙💙💙💙

[@brospartacus5069]

*RE: Kevin McCarthy. From the book "When Scotland was Jewish" by Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman and DNA expert, Donald N. Yates. (page 42)* *The name McCarthy is descended from the Cohen bloodline. (Cowan III haplotype).*

[@Nick-fg4dq]

Huh?

[@brospartacus5069]

@@Nick-fg4dqThe tribe is over represented in U.S. politics, MSM, banking, academia. Same here in the UK. Diversity means more J-ws and less Wh-te people.

[@JLSULev]

Compare his speaking ability to Trump. This guy is a leader. The GOP should have never ousted him as Speaker.

[@Woodwerker]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kefuddle]

Putin like Hitler? I can't listen to this absolute nonsense.

[@victormelendez1074]

His motivations are the same minus the genocide. He is more like 1923 Hitler than 1945 Hitler.

[@Kefuddle]

@@victormelendez1074 Nothing like the same. Bizarre.

[@victormelendez1074]

@@Kefuddle I can't tell if you agree or disagree with me?

[@Kefuddle]

@@victormelendez1074 Putin is nothing like Hitler.

[@thomassenbart]

He did not really compare man to man but decade, the 30s, with today and two types of authoritarianism in a world weak and torn.

[@JonMI6]

He may have never been a card carrying Democrat but he acquiesced to Democrats in passing legislation in the House instead of working with his own Republican majority Also, is KZbin testing out some new math where less than 5k views can generate 12k likes?

[@Raydensheraj]

The only decent thing that can be said about his work as speaker NOT COMPLETELY bending his behind for the RINO neo Confederate Christian nationalist Trumplicans...at least he didn't when it really mattered.

[@JonMI6]

@@Raydensheraj you do realize that RINO is just “Republican In Name Only”, right? Something that fits McCarthy oh so well Do you have any other evidence to back up your false claims or do you say that because your cult wants you to say that?

[@jaytrue1137]

Isn't Trump and Putin friends? That in itself is scary to me. In his words, "He's a really nice guy"

[@besarionioselini2089]

შენი მსგავსები ათობით ათასობით ჯოჯოხეთში ჰგიებენ

[@briankipkemboi9265]

Such a great speech

[@ninjanana8730]

"I will never give up" Proved that CORRECT by 15 votes.Proved it INCORRECT by deciding to quit at the end of the year. We all know that McCarthy is wishy washy after he said Trump was responsible for Jan 6 and then went to Mar A Lot Go to bend the knee. Sad human being.

[@andrewgicharu8310]

Future president

[@muraliaiyer6832]

Amazing speech by Former speaker Kevin McCarthy. I am not sure why he is resigning. I hope to see him lead our country soon

[@Grappapappa]

Finally a true intellectual at the Oxford Union.

[@Kampbell300]

hahahahahahahhahhahahahahahah stop

[@TheVeganVicar]

😂😊😅

[@Nick-fg4dq]

I thought this was about kevin mcarthy.

[@abcdefg8057]

yeah abseloutly way better than Albert Einstein

[@Grappapappa]

@@abcdefg8057 Who?

[@rhyslucero1400]

Lincoln was a disastrous President for the Constitution and our Republic. The dilemma occurred after the South seceded. Lincoln said that the South COULDN'T secede, but if that is true, Lincoln violated the Constitution by sending an Army from one State to attack another State. If Lincoln was wrong, and the South COULD secede, then his attack on the South would not be unconstitutional, but he would be a tyrant - using a war of aggression to conquer a neighboring country. Lincoln was either a tyrant or destroyed our Constitution. Either way, the reason why we have all these leftist, socialists ruining our country today is because we didn't let the Democrats secede when they wanted to, and now we are stuck with them.

[@thomassenbart]

Your interpretation is wrong. The dilemma began when South Carolina seceded and began the siege of Fort Sumpter, which prompted Lincoln eventually to send ships with supplies, which in turn began the bombardment and surrender of the fort and that is what caused the Civil War. When a state raises arms against the federal govt., it is in a state of rebellion and the armies mustered and sent south to restore the union were justified. There is nothing unconstitutional at all in this. Washington did the same thing during the Whiskey Rebellion. So, the first part of your analysis is simply false. Given that Lincoln never agreed, nor did the North, that the Southern states could leave the Union, the second assertion you make is also incorrect. The US never recognized the South as a separate country, nor did anyone else. It was 11 states in rebellion. Had 'we' let the south go, it would have been the most catastrophic move in American history and by consequence, world history. Two antagonistic nations side by side vying for the West, trade etc...and likely courted by Europe during their wars, almost certainly would have meant a series of wars between these nations, at a minimum during WWI and or WWII or probably others as well. Such wars would have been far worse than the Civil War and would have devastated the continent. You have not thought through your analysis. Also, the South are no longer Democrats, and their part of the country is growing rapidly, is very dynamic and filled with patriotic, hardworking folk. If you despise the South, you are either ignorant or some kind of ideologue.

[@discoverayoutubechannelwit2510]

No county has absolutely right or left ideology even if u cut California to a country it would have a large chunk of conservative politicians so likewise Texas......your family bro is split to the middle on ideologies 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@fredflintstone5240]

Hitler did not hate that his country signed the Treaty of Versailles, he hated the terms of the Treaty and the effects on his country. That Treaty allowed Hitler to rise to power by angering Hitler and Germans and that anger grew over time. It was the US president at that time who pointed out that the Treaty, as drafted, was a bad idea. Unfortunately, he never came back after a break because Americans wanted nothing to do with Europe's war. Putin is not angry because the USSR fell, he's angry because NATO, lead by your crop of American politicians are expanding to absorb Ukraine. It's documented, this has been the clear position taken by Russia, under Putin, for a long time. It is YOU who are causing the problem - the Westernern deep state. A decade or two ago, I would not have able to detect the false equivalence you are presenting. Remember that this is the information age, not 1983. And please don't claim I'm listening to Russian propaganda online.

[@victormelendez1074]

The ignorance and cognitive dissonance in this post is truly astounding. Congrats. I didn't think it was possible.

[@mattalley4330]

@@victormelendez1074The sad thing is, by the standards of the American right, his post was rather reasonable and coherent.

[@fredflintstone5240]

@victormelendez1074 it is more fruitful for you to point out the ignorance and cognitive dissonance. My points are based on fact, not opinion, and are verifiable. Please indicate what it is exactly that is incorrect or illogical in my position. Otherwise, please spare me your typical ad hominem response.

[@fredflintstone5240]

@mattalley4330 like I responded to your colleague, please indicate what exactly is unreasonable and incoherent about what I presented. All that I have said is verifiable in fact and is documented history. What I find really upsetting is the attitude of superiority that you people take out of thin air. Please show how I am wrong with verifiable factual data. Or just quit.

[@victormelendez1074]

@@fredflintstone5240 First, this is a silly statement and is arguing semantics. "Hitler did not hate that his country signed the Treaty of Versailles, he hated the terms of the Treaty and the effects on his country. " This is nothing more than the chicken or the egg. The end result is Hitler did not like the end result of the treaty which was the dissolution of the German lands, and dividing up that land in separate parts, among other things. "That Treaty allowed Hitler to rise to power by angering Hitler and Germans and that anger grew over time." - The treaty didn't allow this. The zeitgeist in Germany at the time, rampant inflation, high unemployment, the war guilt clause and embarrassment, othering of a scapegoat population (Jews, the November Criminals, intellectuals, etc.) and the desire to "Make Germany Great Again" by reuniting German-speaking peoples were drivers. The treaty didn't allow anything. There was no Treaty affecting Italy and yet, Italians were already on to fascism for similar reasons. Mussolini wanted to restore the Roman Empire. Let's not forget how Hitler treated the press, Lugenpresse (lying press), how Putin treats the press (tosses journalists off buildings), and how Trump treats the press, Fake News. "It was the US president at that time who pointed out that the Treaty, as drafted, was a bad idea. Unfortunately, he never came back after a break because Americans wanted nothing to do with Europe's war." The British economist, John Maynard Keynes, said the terms of the treaty were politically unwise but given that France and England were monetarily in the hole because of their war, they wanted their pound of flesh, like Shylock. "Putin is not angry because the USSR fell, he's angry because NATO, lead by your crop of American politicians are expanding to absorb Ukraine." Putin, in his own words, has said the worst thing to happen to the Russian people was the dissolution of the USSR (sound familiar?). You are wrong and silly. NATO has been since 1945, Putin was born in 1952. You present this info as though NATO was a direct result of Putin. It was put in place to keep Stalin and the Soviets from absorbing more of western Europe. Putin wants to reconstitute the USSR by his own words. he started with Georgia, then Crimea, now Ukraine. Similar to Hitler who started with the Sudetenland, Poland, Austria, etc. Same with Italy who went to Abyssinia, etc. It is literally a one for one facsimile. You have demonstrated your unseriousness with the use of the phrase "deep state." How trite. "A decade or two ago, I would not have able to detect the false equivalence you are presenting. Remember that this is the information age, not 1983." Correct, it is a shame you haven't taken your own advice. Given your name, maybe your level of information comes from the Stone Age...Give Barney my regards. "And please don't claim I'm listening to Russian propaganda online." It seems as though you have been drinking Russian propaganda from a firehose with glee. Your post betrays your intent to support a policy of appeasement. Neville Chamberlain would be proud. Putin is not 1945 Hitler but he most certainly 1938 Hitler. Please don't respond. It is tiresome trying to educate rubes.

[@oketekudade5910]

Kevin should run for president. His delivery on point.

[@Raydensheraj]

Like what? 2nd worst speaker of the house....behind the neo Confederate Christian nationalist we have now.

[@lynnbonzon7313]

No!! McCarthy will NEVER be POTUS! He is a TRAITOR!!

[@UglyAmerican-Serbia]

Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah