Let's talk about a story out of Tennessee....

[@crystalwolfe4489]

In Ohio we have a former House Speaker indicted for almost 61 million bribe scheme, passing House bill 6 , that would have us Ohioans paying First Energy billions over years . The trial for Householder starts in Jan. 2023 . A very interesting case that I believe goes up to Gov. Mike Dewine.

[@michaelmartinez3674]

Well at least y'all have a court date. Over here in Texas, paxton was indicated for securities fraud seven years ago and as of this time, no court date has been set.

[@olencone4005]

Here in Florida we've got Luis Miguel, a Florida House candidate, who proposed legalizing the shooting and murder of all federal officers in Florida, and Martin Hyde, another Florida House candidate, who said he would just shoot federal agents if they ever came to his home... and nothing's happened to them, except for Miguel getting a Twitter ban. Meanwhile, we're arresting 10-year-olds in Lee County and 18-year-olds in Hillsborough County who do the exact same thing and just verbally threaten to shoot people. Must be nice to be a politician, with that special golden parachute....

[@RustOnWheels]

@@olencone4005 Freedom for me, not for thee.

[@ShirleeKnott]

oh thanks for the reminder of this one! with everything going on it's hard to keep track of them all

[@luigivillani6411]

Republican?

[@mrpepperidgefarms]

The cover-up becomes worse than the original crime... They would've gotten away with it if it weren't for you meddling kids!

[@babybijou969]

ruht roh!

[@ms.bunniesarecute2287]

It's always those damn kids in that hippie van 😫

[@momszycat4148]

Zoinks!

[@t.h.8475]

And your dog.

[@trueriver1950]

Reminds me of Watergate... Some things don't change. Remind me: What party was Nixon again?

[@embeddedude737]

Where I was raised, abiding by the rules and contributing to society was considered to be the mark of good citizenship. Today, that would be the mark of a sucker. Apparently you're supposed to do whatever you can get away with to enrich yourself and maybe even become President. How naive I was!

[@petemavus2948]

Naive innocence is better than guilty acquiescence.

[@Gamefreak8112]

As a child I'd have gotten my ass beat until the neighbor forgot my name if I acted like my parents political heroes.

[@petemavus2948]

@@Gamefreak8112 Even though I'm sorry to hear that on both accounts, there is world class literature that doesn't even start with such a sobering statement.

[@CollinGerberding]

@@Gamefreak8112 ^ ditto. Lot of power in that sentence. Well done.

[@CollinGerberding]

That's the only reason I could find why trump and people like him get to that level: enough people want the go ahead to be terrible to each other. If the person at the top is terrible, then I'm being friggin' >presidential< if I actively ignore that other people exist and have full, robust experiences not exactly like yet still very similar to my own.

[@annebyrne2366]

If Tennessee is serious about this they should sign petitions and march till he steps down . People power is a wonderful thing you can literally bring the state to a standstill IF you all stand together.

[@loribryant3647]

Already done. He got replaced as speaker about 3 years ago, then served the rest of his term. Last month he was defeated in a race for Williamson County Clerk.

[@ellarweegadsden8483]

Why is it that TN can have all of these serious political crimes and white collar ish, but the most they can muster in anti-abortion and anti-black sentiments? They've had their mountain tops lopped off and dumped in the river. But, their worried about blacks looting AutoZone. Why is that, I wonder.

[@fabr1cat0rgeneral94]

"Charged them with 20 counts" It's kinda sad that we've reached the point where the response to "[Insert politician] is being investigated" is "Which crime are we talking about this time?"

[@bdf2718]

We don't ask which party...

[@RustOnWheels]

The GOP isn’t a political party. It’s a vehicle for the 1% elites to circumvent governmental control and bypass democratic institutions by placing vassals and puppets in key positions. Reaganism in a nutshell: destroy government inside out.

[@MichaelSplatkins]

And it's not even that their criminality is new. It's just accelerating, stupid, and done in the open. When governments rot, then nations collapse. Everyone should be concerned and personally engaging with the defense, and the repair, of our Democracy.

[@petemavus2948]

Exactly 💯% Eric 👍

[@firequeen2194]

💯!

[@theinquisitor18]

I've been following this since the United States begun the investigation. This stuff has had me dying.

[@Victorseafog]

nothing is going to happen it never does and never willl,,,,for the short term. Until it ends like it did for Mussolini . Its a rough dangerous ride.

[@olyokie]

@@Victorseafog drama queen much?

[@Mrnoddingdonkey]

You probably know the most out of anyone. You should make your own video, I want to see it

[@Mrnoddingdonkey]

@@olyokie they have said ‘nothing will ever happen, it never does’ on several threads. Self fulfilling prophecy if you ask me

[@olyokie]

@@Mrnoddingdonkey ....it's never going to happen....until it does..... The USSR was never going to collapse.... No one would ever dare attack the USA...... We will always have water in the Desert southwest.... Now You Know

[@randal_gibbons]

I'm going to go out on a limb and take a wild guess and say... They're republicans.

[@leadoucet1432]

Oh yes, they are.

[@oldfartatplay]

Of course they are!!😊

[@petemavus2948]

Next they'll claim to be a victimized minority. 🤣

[@u.synlig]

Every grifter needs a “John Barron”, now and again. “Matthew Phoenix” is his flashier cousin.

[@flatlinerod5043]

Superb comment.

[@terrypetersen2970]

Wondering how many of that legislative body knew about it or are involved in similar activities. That could be a reason for the Feds actions.

[@petemavus2948]

The Federal Government seems to be getting it's act together and that's good. The Federalist Party may just lose their buying power.

[@redpapa859]

Yeah embezzle $50,000 for every month you're in office that's not that big of a deal 😂 until you add it up😂

[@brenda8010]

Love your "not secret" box.🙋‍♀️

[@sandyschultz6107]

Just noticed that

[@shawnr771]

I think it says "mine" in the other corner.

[@petemavus2948]

@@shawnr771 yes, it alludes to 45 and his power tripping and call on how he deems Government Documents/things in Mar A Lardo unsecured basement storage. 😂

[@shawnr771]

@@petemavus2948 Something like that.

[@petemavus2948]

@@shawnr771 close enough right? I'm not a Beauexpert yet !

[@reneebunn9279]

I always look forward to see what t-shirt you will be wearing. News outlets usually pick-up stories you report on 3 to 5 days later.

[@aquilaclark814]

Well here in Alabama..I have never heard his name mentioned on the news local or national..I wonder why🤣🤣..OK ..I know why🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️!!!

[@reneebunn9279]

@@aquilaclark814 I never hear his name either just when news outlets report on a topic or my husband says did you hear about such and such I say yeah Beau talked about that a couple days ago

[@shawnr771]

Maybe the public arrests are to set precedents for other cases.

[@pameladwyer2244]

Evening, all!

[@briansmutti]

🙂🥉

[@mysongzz1521]

Love my state TN, not so much these crooked politicians 🙄

[@BennilocoLoves]

"Don't trust your soul to no backwoods southern lawyer, and the judge has blood stains on his hands".. Song of the South!! 🤬

[@doricetimko332]

Howdy

[@briansmutti]

👋🏼

[@jaynorris3722]

Maybe they took them away in handcuffs because the entire nation is sick to the back teeth of politicians being treated like they are above the law and the rest of the population.

[@petemavus2948]

Let's hope it's more than a passing trend, damage control or making an example of the least guilty players.

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

Good evening from Florida! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊

[@petemavus2948]

@Atheos B. Sapien That was funny, thanks!

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

@Atheos B. Sapien Nah, I'm not the 'gleeful' type 🙄, and technically I'm not a Floridian. We're just here on vacay. 🤪🌅⛱️🌴🌴🏖️

[@roguetool8869]

I'm in Tennessee but new to it so don't know the state politics yet

[@brianedwards7142]

When I think of Republicans I always get an image of Boss Hogg and Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane.

[@markburnham7512]

Crooked politicians. Shocking.

[@jimduffy9773]

Glad to see you are categorizing your documents, sir.

[@gwcstudio]

I had an old friend who lived in a certain state, who said "regardless of who it is, we ought to just arrest our local politicians as soon as they get elected. It would save us so much time and they wouldn't have a chance to do any damage."

[@michaelhanson3509]

Thanks for all you do🙂🙂

[@briansmutti]

here

[@iquestion8493]

Beepbeep 👋

[@Struthio_Camelus]

🖖😎

[@enricogattone432]

👋👋👋😊

[@tenebrousoul9368]

Good morning my lovely friend 🦖🥂

[@watersong505]

Good evening🌟! 🙏🏼💐🤗💖

[@katelangworthy8698]

I can't take much more of the head spinning as I hear another, and yet another tale that should be fantasy, but NO... it's real!🙅‍♀️

[@JohnMenlo]

Beau, is it possible than finally the attorney general is going to start cracking down on 4 years of state and federal corruption under GOP administrations? Btw, did anyone ever got charged on the corruption claims for the services that were not given to to the Puerto Rico victims of the hurricane relief ?

[@jbug13158]

Is anyone else wondering about the Janurary 6 Select Committee starting back up again very soon? I know none of that committee spend all this time on vacation. The Committee, and DOJ are working hand in glove! THAT'S how it should work. I think the DOJ has finally gotten rid of the infiltrators, appointed or hired, from TFG's motley crew of fascists, and are moving on to former,(then current) criminals. Who are in state and federal government offices! That's where I think this is headed. WHEW, I can't wait for the new hearings to begin.

[@samslop]

Excellent

[@tncorgi92]

Gotta love Tennessee. We're no Florida but we try.

[@joseprado5215]

Since when have we had that "NOT SECRET" box there??

[@jackiebinns6205]

I think I remember this raid ?? A couple years ago ?? Oh I like this story because I couldn't figure out why they were arrested back then ! Thanks 😂

[@rll9911]

Conspiracy sounds like a good start!

[@gingerjolley9027]

Sounds like they saw Shawshank Redemption too many times....at least their phantom wasn't called Randall Stevens.....

[@msowdal]

GOP or Dems and why isn't tRump cuffed and carted if this is over 50 grand?

[@paulacoleman4242]

I'm in Knoxville, & know that the stink on this guy goes waaayyy back. Casada resigned just months into his role as House Speaker in 2019 amid scandal that also involved Cothran. Even this Phoenix business has been brewing since a raid was conducted back in January 2021. Give them points for creativity; at least it's not the usual sexist, racist, homophobic crap this time (see Casada 2019 for that stuff).

[@denisecorzette1676]

Hi Beau ✌️

[@j.b.delaney3444]

I love the box behind you labled "Not Secret". Did you get that from Mar a Lago?

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

✌🏼

[@briansmutti]

👋🏼

[@72stones43]

It’s because of all the burn barrels, they burn their trash, polluted air makes people silly.

[@rogerlozano3229]

Hi

[@SmoothKenny]

The "Mine... Not Secret" Box in the background was a well played😄🤭

[@slithytoaves8637]

Off topic, Love the note on the box on the shelf behind your left ear! 8-}

[@paulscott1792]

Never write down your crimes

[@thejudgmentalcat]

There is nothing online about this yet. Guess I'll have to wait

[@janeayre96]

If there a wealthy person in the woodpile, it’ll never go anywhere.

[@reensure]

A wee squib of cash can grease some very large wheels.

[@jackiebinns6205]

20 years in prison wow

[@scarredbeauty.]

They should've asked me to borrow my imaginary friend Van 😂😂

[@bobfg3130]

This is interesting.

[@davehowes5162]

Well now it's " not secret.". 😆

[@anitraahrens905]

Curious, isn't it!

[@cjplay2]

Love the shirt, Scooby!

[@kylebowers6093]

Love the "not secret" on the box behind you.

[@alumpyhorse]

they’re so bad at criming. i’ve always had respect for a skilled thief- look at the amount of work and planning and sometimes downright artistry (think jewel thieves, amazing stories) it takes to pull off a heist. but damn, These people are dangerous idiots.

[@chezmoi42]

If you admire that kind of artistry, may I recommend an oldish British series called 'Hustle', which is graced by the presence of our own Robert Vaughn. I was reminded of it recently in a discussion of the current eruption of con men in politics, and delighted to find it complete on YT channel of the same name.

[@alumpyhorse]

@@chezmoi42 what a great suggestion! Thanks. unrelated but also excellent: Years ago I remember watching the British version of House of Cards and loving it. Eventually when I did see (the beginning of) the American version it wasn’t nearly as good despite all the hype. (I think I was also distracted by the fake southern accent)(it was before the Kevin Spacey scandals)

[@chezmoi42]

@@alumpyhorse Oh, yes, I loved the UK House of Cards; Ian Richardson was perfect. I totally agree about the US version. On a lighter note, I suppose you've also watched Yes, Minister?

[@alumpyhorse]

@@chezmoi42 no! what’s that? I guess I have a lot to look forward to

[@ManMountainMetals]

We do dumb 💩 for chump change it's a Tennessee thing.

[@arthurwatts1680]

The truly wild part for ME is that we can look forward to years of litigation before anything resembling a verdict is handed down. See you in 2028.

[@amandaperry660]

good stuff

[@alexandercoss906]

Sounds like something out of thriller novel.

[@lizcollinson2692]

Love the not secret box behind you

[@joanfregapane8683]

I see a Hollywood movie in the future, just based on the information we’ve already seen. You know how bad that is?

[@JoeyVol]

Only one thing to do during my 45 minutes I allocate to "my alone time" -> Beau of the Fifth Column -> Play All

[@seraphonica]

I guess it's true. the Phoenix does rise from the asses. Nope, that's not a typo.

[@sasha2345]

They will cooperate maybe will go down with them.

[@QSL.]

Catching big shark in Tennessee and have jack!

[@eaglesclaws8]

Organized crime...

[@BRM202]

They're going to flip on the rest.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

Kentucky is South West Virginia. Tennessee is South South West Virginia. It doesn’t get more backward than that. 😆

[@brookebradford8009]

Shawshank revisited?

[@deeneely295]

Please let it lead to Marsha Blackburn. Please let it lead to Marsha Blackburn. Please let it lead to Marsha Blackburn.

[@gwickle1685]

Make that three

[@zacharywimer6708]

5 to 1 odds they got the idea from Dwight and Jim on the office lol

[@dasy2k1]

Mathew Phoenix.... Isn't that the name of the bad guy in the demolition man?

[@mattrhodes3982]

👋✌

[@Truffle85]

I hpe they get convicted. Since it's a federal case, the odds are pretty good; good ol' boy networking won't really help them with the FBI, though it's usually enough to shut down the local police.

[@patpetersen7645]

what kind of documents you got in that not secret box?

[@JKLauderdale]

A brief snippet from CBSNews, 8/24/22: "Cothren's attorney, Cynthia Sherwood, told reporters Cothren plans on "strongly defending the charges" and that he "looks very forward to being vindicated." Cothren himself told a reporter, "the truth will come out"... Cothren has informed the registry that he is invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination" Looking forward to defending himself and being vindicated against criminal charges by pleading the Fifth... interesting strategy

[@christopherjohns1566]

So, it was art imitating life. A real Randall Stephens.

[@virginiacrosby4160]

"Not Secret"...lol

[@richardblanke5521]

Only in Tennessee.

[@lexyswope]

Is Gary Blackburn related to Marsha?

[@nataschavisser573]

Again, don't write down your crimes!

[@jazzdirt]

Phoenix?!?? Maybe he will arise from the ashes one day (?) But what's in a name right?

[@g-mat-bone4100]

🤔🤨

[@joshbarker4953]

MAGA republicans no surprise 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelwaite5572]

If your not aloud to do it how come trump did ? Having people staying in his hotels on government business

[@Leonaza7]

Nail every last one of them. If they are guilty then give them the highest sentence allowed by the law. They took an oath and should be held to a high standard.

[@katie6731]

Agreed! I hope the prosecution doesn't just let them resign in exchange for dropping the charges. It's so frustrating when politicians use resignation as a "Get Out of Jail Free" card. Losing a cushy position is *not* the same as going to jail and having a record. Politicians should be held to a higher standard, not given a free pass to do whatever they want.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I believe in extra sentences for people who are entrusted by the public and break the law. Cops and politicians especially.

[@laidback7190]

Whoa now. You can’t be on the left and support harsh criminal Justice sentences. Or is that only if they fit the narrative? 🤔

[@EmpressMermaid]

But they are Republicans, which means that anything they do is OK because Republicans never do anything wrong. 🙄

[@libradragon]

@Atheos B. Sapien Given the status of corruption these days, RICO is invisible and needs to be dusted off and begin performing daily in the center ring.

[@quokka4329]

Howdy

[@rustylidrazzah5170]

This is going to be a great one for you to circle back to later. I like the videos where you reflect on your predictions.

[@chaserofthelight1737]

You soooo funny, gave me a good laugh.

[@petemavus2948]

Please stop tickling Chaser. 🙃

[@chaserofthelight1737]

@@petemavus2948 I needed it, it’s been a long day.

[@petemavus2948]

@@chaserofthelight1737 cool, I'm glad you weren't being facetious. Hope tomorrow's a better day. Stay Well !✌️

[@chaserofthelight1737]

@@petemavus2948 thanks fellow human, hope your day is well to.

[@vomeronasal]

And...they are all Republicans. Whodathunkit?!

[@SaraphDarklaw]

whaaaaaa?!??! No way!

[@paulkeiper1381]

Not surprising when you see the DOJ waiting till election season to arrest only republicans at a time that's most politically advantageous to the Dems. How long have they sat on the Trump documents? The top Brass of DOJ is ALL Democrats and Never Trumpers, it's plain for any unbiased observer to see.

[@tracewallace23]

Of course it is. FFS how many of these crooks need to get caught before we dissolve the party altogether?

[@longcastle4863]

How do we know? Didn't hear Beau say they were Republicans

[@vomeronasal]

@@paulkeiper1381 Just the number of GQP morons who are corrupt should tell you something. And I'm pretty sure the FBI is run by a life-long Republican appointed by DJT.

[@jazzman.]

This message seems like it's providing magats with a lesson on how American justice works, how it affects their lives and hopefully a lesson of conviction for tfg.

[@JL-fx2cd]

MAGAts... I like it...

[@ldbagwell]

That is exactly what I was thinking, making an public example of them, while giving them what they deserve. Bravo!

[@cherbear1996]

Shame the ones who need to listen..to hear great advice, won't be the ones listening..

[@johnjohnson9100]

As a Tennessean, when I saw this title my first reaction was "shit, which one?"

[@alphaomega5909]

Thats funny. I get ya.

[@purcascade]

Same.

[@jamesdb7115]

Same. Too bad it isn't out dipship Governor Bill Lee or any of his friends.

[@redbone5363]

I live in TN. and I remember them being arrested. Our senators helped spread the big lie and there is a lot of corruption in this very red state. I hope they all pay dearly.

[@patevans3709]

It would be so sad if one of your US Senators is involved! A bottle bleached one!

[@VeracityLH]

Get rid of Marsha "babyparts" Blackburn?? One can dream...

[@alphaminded7691]

A Red state that VOTES AGAINST THEIR OWN INTERESTS !""

[@buddydean6637]

Blackburn is a certified nucking fut. That broad can't be helped.

[@tonisno4174]

I pray Marsha is part of this scheme. We gotta get her out!

[@Leonaza7]

Let me guess... republicans? 🙂

[@briansmutti]

👋🏼

[@briansmutti]

@Atheos B. Sapien 😂

[@Leonaza7]

@Atheos B. Sapien 🤣🤣

[@randysimmons9838]

Be interesting to see all politicians get investigated,starting with the ones that get rich!

[@jpmnky]

Isn’t that 90% of them? At this point it’s a known fact that most people that get into politics do it for the connections and generational wealth. Not service, well they say it is the reason. But it’s not.

[@randysimmons9838]

@@jpmnky 90%?

[@DarylBark]

In my opinion that is exactly why tRump will never face consequences for his crimes, because there are too many, very powerful people who don't want be forced to face them themselves.

[@pameladwyer2244]

All of this for $50,000? I hope it was worth it for them!

[@maryanneslater9675]

When it comes to crime or selling out to lobbyists, I've noticed that Republicans put a bargain basement price on their ethics.

[@Eviltwin531]

I will say, in a state as impoverished as Tennessee (thanks for that, decades of Republican policymaking,) 50 grand goes a lot further than it does other places.

[@yarnpower]

Many of that kind of politician are narcissists who think they are so clever they will never be caught or held accountable.

[@terrencearmstrong7675]

The $50,000 was just the start to see if the scheme would work.

[@pameladwyer2244]

@@terrencearmstrong7675 Good point.

[@jerryvelders4457]

I appreciate any effort to get crooks out of politics. We need a government which can obey its own laws and work for our benefit.

[@Victorseafog]

where have you seen any criminal being put out of office from 2010 -2022? wake up Alice this ain't wonderland, its not happening.... What world are you not seeing?

[@jamesdb7115]

In America, it seemingly is looking that's harder and harder to find.

[@gobigorange]

Tennessee politics is a sad state of affairs. Just the sight or sound of governor bill lee an marsha blackburn make me want to vomit 🤮 there all a bunch of grifters

[@snicksabea]

Don’t forget millionaire Congressman Diana Harshbarger.

[@vidabella4458]

Marsha definitely induces vomit 🤢 🤮

[@petemavus2948]

Three republicans?

[@f.michaelbremer-cruz2708]

Thanks so much for sharing this, it was news to me. This sends an unspoken message that even Republican Politicians are not above the law. US Department of Justice isn't playing around. It's Truth or Consequences time.

[@OneEyed_Jack]

Let Zygons be Zygons!

[@peggynulsen1365]

I applaud the effort to bring charges on this kind of corruption. All to often it is ignored and the greedy scumbags get away with it......these are elected officials and there should be not an iota of acceptance of this kind of behavior.