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DFW

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3. To some degree, I believe him. It's not just the Republicans running things.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 04:18 AM

Oct 28

It’s also United Russia and the Chinese Communist Party.

Depending on which Republican members of Congress they own. Iowan congresspeople standing wordlessly by while Trump watches over Argentina selling $40 billion in soybeans to China. Who can realistically claim to represent Iowa and watch that happen without a peep?

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'Playing dumb': Mike Johnson hammered after wild claim about who's running the government [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 28 OP

🌞Good morning! Have you seen the video? ... littlemissmartypants Oct 28 #1

He's probably on some kind of tranquilizer. BumRushDaShow Oct 28 #4

He needs a really, really, really, strong one at a very high dosage. 😉 littlemissmartypants Oct 28 #5

Or beta blockers... slightlv Oct 28 #6

Xanex really helps liers IbogaProject Oct 28 #11

There is no "playing" dumb with johnson.......... joshdawg Oct 28 #2

You beat me to it. patphil Oct 28 #8

To some degree, I believe him. It's not just the Republicans running things. DFW Oct 28 #3

I think they are motivated by fear, not ignorance GusBob Oct 28 #7

Believe the big lie Owens Oct 28 #9

Well rump is correct on this one, republianmushroom Oct 28 #10

He walks a fine line with the dumb business Scalded Nun Oct 28 #12

The Art Of Playing Dumb gfarber Oct 28 #13

Holy Cow, that last stanza!!! calimary Oct 28 #14