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See yeah.....Wonder what your next stunt will consist of ? I certainly hope it is seeking a shrink
He realized committees are work and he didn't sign up for that shit. >

I'd be curious to know if he has ever worked, and what was it he did. What are his actual work experiences? Those Long Island voters got duped way too easily. F'n terrifying. >

welp if there is one thing that is punished in this country is when some schmuck regardless of financial status bilks a rich fool. 
however at the pace that justice goes in the US. It'll be at least another two years before George Santos is on trial or in jail. >

Mr. Intrater is the cousin of Russian Oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. He is one of the Executives that runs a company named Colombus Nova. That company is noted for giving Michael Cohen a half million dollars for "consulting services" in the timeframe between when Trump was elected and before he was Inaugurated. (Side note: Cohen got the cash infusion put into the same account that he used to pay off Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal).
Intrater also donated $285,000 to Trumps Inauguration fund. >

Yup, not people that I would want to try to scam. The fact that he's not only alive but has thrived to me shows that he is a useful fool. >

The fundamental issue is that Santos repeatedly lied about himself to voters. The version of him that was elected and the version of him that actually exists are two separate people. That cannot be resolved until he resigns. >

And he’s probably lying about this, too, somehow >

"issues" aka, he's probably been told an indictment is likely in the near future. This moron's in some serious hot water... >

Or he realised they involve actually working and he gets paid the same either way >

Fair point. But if I were a betting man, my monies on wealthy donors, especially in his district, weren't having any of it. They want him gone... >

Oh yeah, he’s 100% getting indicted or pushed out by donor  pressure. I just don’t think he’d do the honourable thing and step down just to help the GOP. If only 10% of the accusations are true any decent person would resign the moment it surfaced. >

Even when he tried to correct some of his FEC filings, it opened up another line of questions... like was he using straw donors if the money didn't come from himself? That is a felony, for both parties, and something people actually do go to prison for. Just follow the money, er, I mean rubles.... >


Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia told CNN that it was Santos’ decision that he made on his own to “abstain” from the committees. She said he told the conference he would step aside from the committees as the GOP is trying to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota from the Foreign Affairs Committee.  
“He just felt like there was so much drama really over the situation, and especially what we’re doing to work to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee,” she told CNN.She added: “But Mr. Santos’ statement in there was just saying that he spoke with Speaker McCarthy and made this decision on his own.” >

So what I'm hearing is that he was taken into a back room and there was a one-way "frank exchange of views". >

There’s reports of santos and mcqarthy having a meeting undisclosed >

"So, you are bout to be charged criminally...." >

This was not his decision. He was forced to do it. >

I agree. If a court decides he didn’t get elected properly, everything he did as a Representative could be voided. Votes can be recalculated, but committee actions may be harder to fix. >

Or did he? >

He's the chair of every committee. It's a bit exhausting. >

As the first man to set foot on Mars, he deserves a break as much as anyone >

haahaha LOL >

I’m sure that he did not initiate this conversation. 
No one wants to work with him. >

Dude lied his ass off to get this job, now doesn't want to do it, smh >

Less work, same pay. >

He does not want to have to do any work! >

But will cash that government check. >

No doubt. >

I don’t blame him if he’s just there for lifetime, free health care. Why work at all if he can just show up once in a while for a vote? >

Exactly. He's planning on being a one-and-done. Even in a normal congress, it's hard for freshmen Reps to get substantive legislation passed. All you're doing is grunt work, building relationships and sponsoring other people's legislations in the hopes that you'll have their support in future terms. >

His former roommate says that's exactly George's motive.  I guess he told his roommate before running he only needs to be elected once and then take his pension the rest of his life. >

Except that’s not how it works. They need at least five years of service to even be eligible for the FERS pension. At this point there’s no way he makes it five years so he’s just collecting a paycheck until his inevitable demise. >

I didn't say he was correct just that his former roommate reported that this was his motivation for running. >

Yeah, I really meant to reply to two comments up the chain. >

More like, "Turns out I am too lazy for this job and I just want the position and the money and benefits that come with it." >

Lying scumbag through and through. >

The issue is nobody knows who the fuck this guy actually is. He hasn't clarified anything, like every single part of his existence has been a lie. The fact that he can't be ejected from Congress is also nuts. >

If Santos continues with actions like this, he might start to appear sensible. That is the problem. This was probably a back-door, hush-hush call by GOP leadership because any witness will call him out, and his complete lack of experience will make the GOP look bad for longer. 
The only solution now for the Republicans is to hope this whole thing fades away, and having him on a committee does the exact opposite. >

republicans don't care how anything looks or their reputation outside of their base. or morals, or ethics for that matter.
the dude is going to face criminal charges. lot simpler for republican controlled committees to ensure his absence doesn't throw the votes off in those committees. >

He's literally just there to get paid. >

There’s a lot more opportunities to make money sitting on a committee. 
That’s why committee removal is considered a punishment. >

Translation: I’m gonna sit quietly and collect checks until my dumb constituents forget about the whole thing >

I guess the heat is getting a little tight around the collar, eh Repubs?
Poor little George wouldn't have done that on his own.   Don't kid yourself.
The guy lies and Repubs have had enough.
Meanwhile Donald is caught in upteen grand jury panels, commitng election fraud with porn stars, commiting IRS fraud, obstructing justice, causing insurrection, and stealing classified materials
And what does the Republican party do?   Make him their nominee again.
Poor George....you;re just not trying hard enough to break the law.   Right Repubs? >

So now he’s just a warm, breathing voting machine wired to take commands from Kevin McCarthy.  How nice. >

Committee participation requires he apply for a security clearance.  This requires him to fill out a questionnaire that does not look kindly upon misleading statements. >

Lies. He’s gearing up for his guest judge appearance on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. >

Boy, I'd love time off if I lied my way into a job too... >

Even the fraud has more common sense than the current gop gang >

I wonder if it’s because some committees might require a background check? Not TS, but even a public trust clearance could expose things he’s trying to keep secret. >

Ironically, he's probably the most honest Republican hahaha >

Of all the people who could have realized this person is actually the least trustworthy person in congress at this time, and should be kept away from any actual responsibilities or information……..it was himself. >

Santos shows more accountability than McCarthy >

He's probably just overwhelmed with being asked to actually do his job, so he figures he'll sit back on his ass and collect a paycheck while everyone else scrambles and tries to dig their way out of the hole he dug for the party. >


He's probably just overwhelmed with being asked to actually do his job, so he figures he'll sit back on his ass and collect a paycheck while everyone else scrambles and tries to dig their way out of the hole he dug for the party.

Plus if he's not on a committee it'll be easier for him to just walk out unnoticed and go on the lamb once the justice department starts their criminal investigation in full. >

They put him on committees?? >

Not one but two committees. That's how highly Kevin McCarthy rates the lying George Santos. >

And how highly he values Santos' sweet, sweet votes. >

"issues are resolved"="gets out of prison" >

Time to check this clown into a nutbin >

But there’s not a current opening on the Supreme Court. >

Valid point. Maybe he just goes back to the NBA as a 7’3” black All Star center playing for the Brooklyn Nets. >

This is the equivalent of ducking under your desk at work when  you did something wrong.
He is hoping that if he takes himself out of the limelight for a bit everyone will forget. He is not completely wrong for his base. >

Did Republicans already give him the info his Russian Oligarch wanted? >

He never wanted to work. He just wanted the pension and the health benefits. >

"wants off" = negotiated a voluntary recusal to avoid being forced off by other republicans. >

Somebody asked him for his social security number again, didn't they? >

Looks like things are getting TOO SPICY FOR THE PEPPER! >

Ohh, he's stepping down because they want to remove Rep. Omar from the intelligence committee and it's easier without Dems being able to point to Santos being a security threat. CNN pundit just said he thinks it means that McCarthy doesn't have the votes and is using this as a next step. >

So he lied again? He just said a few days ago he wasn’t going to step down. Santos is literally incapable of honesty. >

Dude, you’re the issue(s) >

So apparently 2 committees while being investigated by the DOJ is too much work...maybe time to resign before the warrant comes? >

"Hey, I didn't come here to work. I just wanted the money." >

“I just did this for the paycheck and benefits. Don’t think I’m actually going to do anything.” >

He isnt just a grifter, but he also a lazy grifter. >

The more post made regarding this individual, the more he gets off on it. Just stop. >

Too much like work. >

Of course he did! Now he doesn’t have to work. >

My guess is that he wants off the committees so that he doesn’t have to go to meetings which requires him to step outside of his office to attend then and thereby face reporters questions all day.  This way he can just barricade himself inside his office all day and pretend to be doing the work of the people he defrauded to get the seat. >

He doesn’t know what his doing. It’s over his head. The GOP don’t care if a Vegetable sits on a committee. That’d why they put him there, for show… Next he will be Trump’s VP Pick. >

He was kicked off and told that he needs to voluntarily not be on them.
The GOP isn't stroud. They understand crazy gets too much focus. >

Good.  Now we can pay him to do no work >

I seriously feel like he was put there as a distraction by McCarthy so Kevin can keep doing the dumb and evil things he does and all the press and commotion is on Santos >

His Russian handlers are going to be PISSED! >

I'm thinking he may have some advance knowledge of what these investigations will uncover. 😒 >

So he at least knows when to fold 'em to some extent.