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Should George Santos have been expelled from Congress?

December 05, 2023 / 01:00

This episode discusses the expulsion of George Santos from the House of Representatives, the implications of his conduct, and the reactions from both Democrats and Republicans.

The hosts express differing views on Santos's expulsion, with one host highlighting the importance of allowing voters to decide on a representative's fate. They mention Santos as a symbol of the current state of the Republican party.

There is a focus on the distraction caused by Santos's situation, suggesting that it diverts attention from more pressing issues facing the country.

The conversation also touches on the behavior of lawmakers and the overall political climate, emphasizing the need for better discourse and focus on serious matters.

TLDR

The episode critiques George Santos's expulsion and its implications for political discourse.

Episode

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George Santos is now the sixth lawmaker in US history to be expelled from the House of Representatives I got to say
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they should have wait waited until he was convicted I think he's a criminal and a thief I can't believe I'm agreeing
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with some Republicans on this one I don't think they should have expelled him one because I'm a Democrat and I
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thought he was like literally the best poster child we could have ever had for the Republican party we might find his
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conduct abhorent but the laws are pretty explicit unless you break a law it's up
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to the voters to decide whether you get to go back or not I loved having him there I think he was a fantastic
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reminder of what Republicans have literally come up with in terms of their elected representatives although I am
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excited to see how he does this the new forward for the Denver Nuggets so I'm
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going to miss him here's what I don't like is this is who we're talking about
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when there's really serious problems we're kind of focused on bread and circuses that kind of thing and not the
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real the real deal I can't believe I sound like Mike Johnson here between Senators threatening to beat up people
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testifying and now you know this sort of abuse I think we've got to do a better
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job

Episode Highlights

  • Controversial Agreement
    A Democrat expresses unexpected agreement with Republicans regarding Santos' expulsion.
    “I can't believe I'm agreeing with some Republicans on this one.”
    @ 00m 09s
    December 05, 2023
  • Focus on the Wrong Issues
    Critique of the political focus on sensational issues rather than serious problems.
    “We're kind of focused on bread and circuses.”
    @ 00m 44s
    December 05, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • I can't believe I'm agreeing with some Republicans on this one.
    Should George Santos have been expelled from Congress?
  • I think he was a fantastic reminder of what Republicans have literally come up with.
    Should George Santos have been expelled from Congress?
  • I can't believe I sound like Mike Johnson here.
    Should George Santos have been expelled from Congress?

Key Moments

  • Surprising Agreement00:09
  • Political Discontent00:44