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One down. Let’s get the rest.
Jokes on them, it's not his real name! >

Joke's on us, you can serve in Congress from prison. So conviction would still leave us with the House having to vote to expel him, and, well... >

Even better, he'd be unable to be present for House votes and his seat wouldn't just be filled with some other scum. >

Even even better, as part of the new House rules package the GOP crafted, they eliminated virtual and proxy voting (because covid backlash requires idiotic steps backward) so he couldn't vote if not present! 
"Checkmate Kevin!" - Also Kevin 🤦‍♂️ >

I’ll believe it when I see it. >

Seeing as how he has not yet been CHARGED (in the US, for this specific crime), or INDICTED, seems premature to talk about convictions. Or sentencing.  Someone needs to get the authors a flow chart of this process. >

As of yet, Brazil hasn't submitted an extradition request. Following that, US authorities would make a determination as to whether to arrest him, then a judge reviews whether the extradition request is lawful, then the Secretary of State makes the final determination as to whether to extradite him. Notably, arrest does not require being charged/indicted in the US, & most extraditions don't include that... as indictments require crimes be committed within US jurisdiction.
I will say, though, that it's unlikely that he would be arrested without permission from the Secretary of State, due to his elected position...and I find it highly unlikely that the SoS would grant an extradition request for a sitting member of Congress for a 15yr old $700 check fraud case. The US regularly rejects around 20% of extradition requests for US citizens, & this would definitely fall in that category.
He'll be tried in absentia, if anything, & possibly convicted in absentia...but that won't change his daily life. >

He will just get a book deal. >

That will likely win him another Pulitzer. >

NY Times Bestseller >

to be fair, these guys get on the best seller list very easily by buying their own damn books with campaign funds. >

Wait…. I’m confused… you can do that? I’m not ironically asking either, like that seems hella illegal lol >

yeah. so let's say he writes a book, his campaign can then take money from their funds/war chest and say they're buying copies of the book for "events" (like hosting a fund raiser where top donors get a signed copy of the book). but these events never need to be realized so they can sit on boxes upon boxes of these books collecting dust while they still count as books sold, making them a best seller. as long as they bought a ton of books one time to be on the best seller list for one week, they can still claim to be a best seller! 
I'm sure it's illegal to some degree, it's pretty unethical (since the books are bought with campaign finances but counts as sales so the author pockets some of it as a cut of the sales), but has pesky rules for us normal folks stopped the ruling class from being shitty? >

The NYT will put a little marker next to Bestsellers that they suspect have achieved their sales through such shady means. >

Interviewer: How do you explain this 4 year gap on your resume? 
Santos: That’s when I went to Yale... 
Interviewer: That’s impressive. You are hired.
Santos: Thanks. I really need this Yob. >

I'm worried this will go over people's heads.  You are an artist. >

Parent poster may be an artist, but not for this - that's a very old joke I remember reading in the 80s. >

I mean, seven years at least. >

Each time he lied should be a separate count in the indictment.
They overcharge if it's black kid accused of shoplifting.  But a Republican Member of Congress gets the most white glove treatment. >

White Supremacist Republican Member of Congress >

Idk if he’s even that anymore, with how much he lies >

He is ish about everything. >

Member of Congrish >

Tony Soprano voice >

You mean Sean Connery >

McCarthy will scream that Santos is being persecuted while demanding that Liz Warren be arrested for exaggerating her Native American heritage >


McCarthy needs Santos to preserve his paper-thin GOP majority in the House. Right now, McCarthy can afford to lose four members of his caucus per vote and still pass bills without Democratic support.
If Santos were to resign or get expelled from Congress, it would trigger a special election to fill his seat in New York’s 3rd District. An open race to succeed Santos would likely be competitive, raising the prospect that the GEO could lose a seat.
McCarthy’s slim margin was on public view last week. Hardline conservative holdouts demanded major concessions before dropping their opposition to electing him as speaker, which they did only after first blocking him in 14 separate votes.
McCarthy also appeared to bristle when asked Wednesday if he planned to discipline Santos.
“What are the charges against him? Is there a charge against him?” McCarthy asked. “You know, in America today, you’re innocent till proven guilty.”

We know exactly where McCarthy and the thugs stand on ethics and holding their criminals accountable. Power at all costs. >

I'm sure if it were more like the 40 or so which should be criminally accountable for federal crimes ^(such as aiding and abetting insurrection) and egregious state crimes ^(such as covering up sex crimes), he would be so inundated, he couldn't possibly try to be mum on having to keep legal hot potato Santos. >

I'm sure there will be some loop hole since he is a politician that exempts him from any wrongdoing. >

It's in Brazil so who knows (no way for Republicans to intervene to help him) but I am doubtful it'll amount to anything due to his age at the time and the amount, $700, especially if he already repaid it (article doesn't say). I can't stand this guy and hope he gets kicked out of congress but I'm also wary about locking people up over money matters on the small scale since it overwhelmingly hurts the poorest and most desperate. "You stole $700 15 years ago when you were 19, time to go to jail for 5 years." I think fines over the amount stolen (the amount stolen to be repaid to the person + an additional fine) are more fair in cases like this, but with a lenient repayment option if they're not able to pay the amount immediately, factoring in their debt-to-income ratio. >

Well the Brazilian authorities will handle as they may.  He seems to have skipped out on it all and now they found him.  If it is true that he admitted to it in the past could they extradite him for his court appearance?  It was check fraud because he stole a checkbook from a boss.  Wouldn't check fraud be even worse than just the stolen 700$ >

I think it'll be up to the US to decide if they think it's worth sending him there for that case, if they go through with it. Not sure how it is in Brazil, but check fraud is more serious than stealing the same in cash but I imagine, at least in the US, they would consider other factors. Him being young, happened once and 15 years ago, him admitting to it, and possibly already repaying would likely work in his favor, in the US. >

Well we will see if the US protects him if the Brazilian authorities find him guilty. >

I swear to dog I wouldn’t be surprised if kevin just let him keep his seat from prison, not that justice would move that fast. >

Will be halfway through his 6th or 7th term before the appeals are all used up. >

Preying on the elderly is so out of character for these dirt balls
/s >

George Santos doesn't go to prison. When George Santos gets in trouble he uses Anthony Devolder to take the fall >

Until Anthony Devolder flips on him and throws him under the bus. >

Somehow I think John Barron makes a cameo here. >

Anyone else think he’s a Russian plant? Russian hibiscus maybe… seriously, tho, his backers are sketch city and he had this audaciousness that screams FSB seeing how stupid the American electorate really is - like will they fall for this over-the-top farce? Answer: Yep, they will >

If he is, he will be the FSB operative They are supposed to find - after carefully avoiding to investigate any dodgy money flows. >

I'm not American, but watching ethically how far the Republican party has fallen since Trump, is astounding to behold. >

"Since Trump"?
I've got news for you. >

Yes, but Trump was an exceptionally bad candidate even for the GOP. >

Republicans gave us “W” for 8 years and almost imposed Palin as VP on us. 
Is normal. >

GW Bush had military experience and served as governor. Trump owned a casino and bankrupted it. Trump has been the least qualified person to ever hold the position. >

very true >

So, nothing? >

Nothing will happen. The GOP needs his vote and people will forget about this when their next scandal breaks. >

If he's imprisoned, doesn't give up his seat, but can't show up to vote, then what? >

Imprisoned? The GOP will obstruct every step of the way saying it’s a witch hunt and claiming revenge. We’ve seen this before. Matt Gaetz has started already to normalize all this saying that everyone embellishes their resume to get jobs. >

Only the best and brightest for the GOP >

“If that’s even your REAL name” is an actual legit unironic statement that I could imagine during prosecution of this guy. >

So riddle my this why are so many willing to go all in on George Santos but you give his mentor the the former president a pass? >

Is he even going to be indicted or is he now part of the “protected political class” like Matt “trafficking a minor across state lines” Gaetz or Jim “protecting a know child sex abuser” Jordan? >

This guy is a sociopath. >

To think. You can have… some RANDOM jackass from (I’m thinking) anywhere on the planet… waltz straight onto our CONGRESS. There is definitely a bigger problem than just this guy. Good lord. What the hell kind of country allows that. >

Santos exemplifies the qualities of so many of his fellow GOP members. >

If? 
IF?? >

If only, amirite? >

Presidential material. >

Good. Democrat or Republican, we can’t normalize this level of lying to get somewhere. I’m sure thousands of people have successfully gotten away with it, but we should make an example of the dude who has been caught in the most obvious manner. >

Looks like he’s going to add Prison Warden to his resume. >

I’ll never understand how narcissists with criminal activity think that elevating themselves to public office is a good thing. Now everyone is trying to dig up dirt on you, and they will find it. >

This would be bad if Republicans could feel shame >

A trip to Mar-a-Lago is in order >

As Trump proves, you don't even have to be elected. Just say you were. >

They've been like this for decades. Trump just removed the final guardrails. >

We're all going to find out that George Santos was nothing but a mannequin head propped up on a Roomba. >

Ha ha. I despise phonies. He’s so phony even the other phonies are embarrassed.. >

If convicted he'll be extradited to Brazil and there will be nothing the GQP can do about it. They can scream and shout on Fox and bang their little fists on tables, but in the end Santos will be dealt with by another country and I would not want to be an American insurrectionist going through a justice system in a country that just had an attempted coup. >

What are the odds that he's convicted in less than a year and a half, aka before its all rendered moot for people in Long Island?
Also, fuck Santos for reminding me that orkut was a thing. >

You say that like Long Island republicans won't vote for him again.
My mom lives in his district. She's a liberal democrat but I know the republicans of that area. They'll re-elect him even if he says Hitler was his grandpa. Especially.  Even the Jewish ones. 
Racism is all they care about. >

But he won’t be. He’s in the club, he ain’t going no where. >

That "if" is doing a lot of work >

Lock him up, maybe Trump and him can share a cell! >

…as well the congressmen involved the Insurrection, PPE fraudsters, those involved in Insider trading, campaign finance fraud and those who betray their oath to serve the citizens of the United States of America. >

I’m still waiting for anybody in the GOP to face real consequences >

The GOP would be stupid not to sacrifice this moron. >

They’re prepared to nominate a man who incited an insurrection against congress for the office of the president of the United States of America. Santos won a blue district. That’s all McCarthy cares about >

Put that on the list of things that will never happen. >

Check back with the DoJ in two years >

How much you want to bet the GOP is waiting for this to blow over and do absolutely nothing about this matter. >

I hope they extradite him. >

Lol, a republican facing justice? You’re funny >

A politician being held accountable? Ha. >

Maybe he can be cell mates with DT >

It's almost always just a fine. >

And somehow Drumpf isn't in jail yet. >

And I can retire and spend money as foolishly as I feel like if I win a billion dollar lottery. I only bring that up because I have a much much greater chance of winning that lottery than George Santos has of being convicted of any crime at all. >

Make it so. Also, go after those who financed his lies. >

Isn’t it a requirement to be a fraud in order to be a senator or congressman? >

But not in the US. Apparently, in the US, fraud is legal if you’re a Republican. >

IF
IF they file charges. 
IF they hold the trial. 
IF they convict him. >

This is America, politicians don’t do time. >

People get more for drug possession >

“If” >

And how many years would Matt Gaetz get off convicted of all the crimes he’s been accused of? 
I’ll believe it when I see it, laws and ethics are meant for others not for elected GOP politicians >

He won’t be, McCarthy already said he didn’t care that this guy was a fraud. Wouldn’t be surprised if he helped him get into office as well >

What would George Santos do
If he was here right now?
He'd make a plan, and he'd follow through
That's what George Santos'd do!
When George Santos was in the Olympics
Skating for the gold
He did two Salchows and a triple Lutz
While wearing a blindfold
When George Santos was in the Alps
Fighting grizzly bears
He used his magical fire breath
And saved the maidens fair
So what would George Santos do
If he were here today?
I'm sure he'd kick an ass or two
That's what George Santos'd do!
I want this V-chip out of me
It has stunted my vocabulary
And I just want my mom
To stop fighting everyone
For Wendy I'll be an activist too
'Cause that's what George Santos would do!
And what would George Santos do
He'd call all the kids in town
And tell them to unite for truth
That's what George Santos'd do
When George Santos traveled through time
To the year 3010
He fought the evil robot king
And saved the human race again
And when George Santos built the pyramids
He beat up Kublai Khan
'Cause George Santos doesn't take shit from anybody!
So let's call all the kids together
And unite to stop our moms
And we'll save Terrance and Phillip too
'Cause that's what George Santos'd do
And we'll save Terrance and Phillip too
'Cause that's what George Santos'd do!
That's what George Santos’d do! >

Please please, this can’t go on. I get trump getting away with it, half of the population for so reason loves him and he has money, I guess, but this fuck, no. He can’t get away with this. Please make an example of him, please show people that you can’t lie and become a fucking congressman >

Much less that half the population. >

That would be a funny way to watch that cuck cheese mold. >

As long as he votes how they want him to, they will take collect calls from a Brazilian prison. >

And I’m half expecting, through some legal chicanery, that he will still hold onto his seat and legislate from his cell until his constituents vote him out. >

This documentary is gonna be lit >

That headline confirms nothing will happen to him. >

He won’t be. And he’ll get voted in again >

He's an American politician he'll never see a minute behind bars >

He won’t serve a month and everyone knows it. Nobody with money ever goes to jail anymore. >

“faces”, “up to”, “if”. So nothing. >

What about trump? >

What about trump? Double justice standards in the uS? >

So…0 years after he’s not convicted then? >

Don't ever expect r/politics to actual read the article.  They just love to comment on the sensational Head Lines.  Its done on purpose. >

Could he serve them after his term? >

I can't believe that in 2022, we're at the point where elected officials are expected to tell the truth!? What's the point of politics if not to lie constantly? /s >

The point is all the friends you made along the way. And their wallets. >

Take the money and run >

That would certainly make it difficult for him to be a congressman. >

Jfc throw these criminals into jail already!
What a disgrace. >

He just embellished the law. >

He's legal-ish. >

Flight Risk. >

Well yea if convicted that requires someone OTHER than the GQP to do the convicting. >

An in-group the law protects but does not bind; an out-group the law binds but does not protect. >

No. No he doesn't. >

The key word here is "if". >

sure, a republican politican in prison /s >

Santos for president! >

I would vote for that. >

Good!! Should be more! >

Honest question, do we even know if George Santos is his real name? Dude has lied about almost literally other part of his background and I wouldn’t be shocked to hear his name is as fake as the rest of it. >

Jesus, how long before the GOP nominates this guy for President? >

Like everything they “promise” - two weeks. >

It's a shame that his name isn't even George Santos >

Georgia Trump. >

"faces" "if" >

Has he been charged with fraud yet? >

I would love it.  I’m tired of his smugness, snarky comments, and continued lies.  He is just insufferable and irredeemable.  Guess he fits right in with the GOP. >

His prison name: Sweetcheecks >

keep thinking of all those poor racial minorities that have been jailed because they stole a tall one and yet lawmakers consistently are ignored by what they do... >

I’m still waiting for him to actually not exist at this point >

RIKERS is a tough spot for a liar… he doesn’t have a clue what he’s gotten himself into. >

Criminals run for office so they can escape the hobbled arm of the law. >

This is about the checks in Brazil. Not his lies and fraud to get elected. >

When you hear the phrase "up to" its usually followed by something you want to have happen but ultimately doesn't..
"Up to 90% off the retail price!!"
"Up to $100 per hour starting pay!!"
"[Insert rich felons name] could face up to 20 years in prison."
Don't tell me the maximum. A rich politician has about as much chance of serving the maximum sentence in prison as I do of winning the lottery. >

He stole money from the hands that feed him. We’ll see how intact the elite power structure still is by how hard they crush him. >

As a member of the Republican Party you can lie and hurt as many people as you want, but he broke the number one rule that can actually get you in trouble. You don’t fuck with the money. >

if >

That should do the trick >

Do it >

Do it. Do it. >

That should be the minimum. >

He will get 30 days home confinement followed by a cushy gig at a gop think tank or lobbyist >

This is how this must end. Jail. People need to see this BS has repercussions. >

Prosecute this major fraudster. In jail, he and trump can entertain each other with thur tall tales. >

Big if. >

Uh huh. The absolute worse that’s gonna happen is a written hand slap. 
And re-election >

Yeah yeah. But he will just end up getting two years in the House with a very high likelihood of reelection. That'll teach him. >

Ok...now do the rest of his colleagues >

If he goes to jail, i'm sure good ole Kevin will figure out a way for him to operate from prison instead of giving up that seat. >

Dumb question - but how is this guy a US congressperson?  Is he a US citizen even?  Was he born here?  It seems like he's just some Favela person, who is willing to do whatever his monied handlers want?  Is this the type of quality person we have in our politics? >

When you boiboss a little too hard for your own good >

There's that catch phrase again, "IF he's convicted" so tired of that >

Defines what Republicans are willing to do with the Congressional Seats >

I wonder under what name he would do his sentence. >

Please. Please. Please make my 2023 a winner in January. >

If >

Hegone. >

He’ll be in the evening lineup behind Tucker Carlson. >

Keep talking, I'm so close, ooh, oh god, I'm gonna >

Serves 5 days and gets the 2024 GOP nomination, congrats America! >

Is that here or in Brazil? >

“But I don’t want to go back to Argentina- I mean Brazil.” >

Ron Howard: He Wasn’t >

Santos: Well, that was a freebie >

I'm so tired of garbage headlines like this. We all know even if a politician is convicted NOTHING will happen. >

Nice >

Next head of the GOP right there >

Let's not forget his Congressional pension, medical and other benefits. >

Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. The piece of shit nobody knew they needed to hate. >

LOL as if he'll be held responsible. >

“If”… >

Yeah fucking right. We won’t even charge people when we have them on tape trying to get 10,000 imaginary votes. This guy is safe and will probably be re-elected to “own the libs” >

Fake it till you make it....
or go to prison >

And the Democrats get a seat. 🤞 >

Irresponsible headlines like this (he hasn’t yet been charged) deaden our collective response to an actual conviction. We’re so hungry for narrative that we discount truth. /rant >

Wow! 5 years! I guess you’re really bringing done the hammer on this guy.   /s >

This guy is a plant right? Like from a shitty b movie? >

yeah right 🤣trumps accountant got 5 months for decades of crimes with 17 felonies.  I have no trust left in any of our government left. >

Another fraudsters sounds very American >

He should have become President. >

Unless he can pay enough. Then he good G. >

Sorry, maybe I missed something.  Is he actually being investigated / indicted / any negative response that involves actual action being taken?  Because otherwise this headline is the same as saying 'Santos faces up to life in prison if convicted of murder, (for which he is not being tried).' >

“Convicted”
Can we arrest him first? >

He would lie about what he's in for. And take it too far because he's some strange swampthing that can't empathise with humans. >

Gotta start somewhere 👏🏼👏🏼 >

All the other politicians: “hey man you have to at the very least be able to lie your way in here just like rhe rest of us”. >

Hid his lies which is normal for the GOP post-2016 election which Trump won. If convicted of Fraud I wonder if the constitution has a provision for a sitting rep Santos if convicted of Fraud can be replaced by a Special election or not? >

"up to 5" translates to 0 in the political world . >

So quit talking about what he COULD face and put him on trial. Start giving the GQP an indication that they can and will be held accountable for their illicit activities. Start with this rookie and work your way up. Grow a friggin spine and a set of sharp teeth already. >

He’s a creepy looking mother fucker >

Unfortunately it seems if you commit crimes and become a politician, you are immune from being prosecuted. >

I’m surprised Santos isn’t publicly bragging about this either. Seemed to brag about literally everything else. >

He faces nothing. Worst case he’ll 
 resign quietly and go on another grift or redemption tour. That’s the precedent. >

Good. >

Which won’t happen until after he’s dead.  The Justice system is dead in the country folks. >

Then every single politician should go to jail as well >

Only 5 years? >

Get him >

Please, someone charge and convict this creepy douche. Then send him back to Brazil for more of the same >

I know christmas has just passed but please Santa please.... you know what we want for next Christmas.