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riversedge

(78,603 posts)
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 05:37 PM Sep 30

Mike Johnson cancels votes, locks doors to U.S. House as he has refuses bipartisan negotiations to keep the gov't open

OMG--mikey locked the Congress doors!!


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Mike Johnson cancels votes, locks doors to U.S. House as he has refuses bipartisan negotiations to keep the gov't open

Mike Johnson cancels votes, locks doors to U.S. House as he has refuses bipartisan negotiations to keep the gov't open

Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) 2025-09-30T17:13:00.621Z
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Mike Johnson cancels votes, locks doors to U.S. House as he has refuses bipartisan negotiations to keep the gov't open (Original Post) riversedge Sep 30 OP
I guess that means Dems won't take the blame. Yeah, right. Reps will find a way. TheBlackAdder Sep 30 #1
Hope his son is vigorously monitoring his porn use leftstreet Sep 30 #2
Not too vigorously, I hope. Iggo Sep 30 #15
Negotiate what? This? usonian Sep 30 #3
My fear is rump will declare an insurrection and then marshal law to quell "Antifa" and the liberal left trying mitch96 Sep 30 #4
It's "martial" law moose65 Sep 30 #13
Yeah, that too...nt mitch96 Sep 30 #14
What's that you say? Mike Johnson, B.See Sep 30 #5
And when he was up for speaker... debsy Sep 30 #9
In my book, B.See Sep 30 #11
Amen to that! debsy Sep 30 #12
If it's locked, just break the doors down with whatever you see laying around. progressoid Sep 30 #6
1000% proof that they are really scared about bluestarone Sep 30 #7
As we needed more proof that Republicans don't know how to govern. Emile Sep 30 #8
Someone is frantic to kill all those jobs. xuplate Sep 30 #10
He was anxious to meetup with his GRINDER date!!!!! Jack Valentino Sep 30 #16

TheBlackAdder

(29,809 posts)
1. I guess that means Dems won't take the blame. Yeah, right. Reps will find a way.
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 05:47 PM
Sep 30

Last edited Tue Sep 30, 2025, 08:45 PM - Edit history (1)

mitch96

(15,546 posts)
4. My fear is rump will declare an insurrection and then marshal law to quell "Antifa" and the liberal left trying
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 05:51 PM
Sep 30

to take over the government...his government..
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B.See

(7,208 posts)
5. What's that you say? Mike Johnson,
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 05:52 PM
Sep 30

one of 147 MAGA J6 Insurrectionists sympathizers, who voted against certifying Biden's election,

and who had signed on to Ken Paxton's suit to throw out the votes of 4 other states, has SABOTAGED the function of government by shutting down Congress?

Wow! What a surprise!

debsy

(698 posts)
9. And when he was up for speaker...
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 08:30 PM
Sep 30

… media neglected that fact completely, among other facts about his competency for the position. But then that has happened for all serious government positions that have been filled when republicans have been in control in recent years, hasn’t it.

B.See

(7,208 posts)
11. In my book,
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 08:41 PM
Sep 30

Johnson et al are Insurrectionists who tried to overthrow a LEGITIMATE presidential election via coercion and intimidation, then via court action, and finally via and ARMED physical ASSAULT upon our nation's seat of government.

After which Johnson and 146 other Republicans STILL rejected the legitimacy and validity of our vote.

They don't belong in Congress. They belong in jail.

progressoid

(52,241 posts)
6. If it's locked, just break the doors down with whatever you see laying around.
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 06:02 PM
Sep 30

Ya, know, like tourists did on Jan 6th

bluestarone

(20,641 posts)
7. 1000% proof that they are really scared about
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 06:20 PM
Sep 30

EPSTEIN!!! Just thinking out loud here, could Democrats go into the house after ASSHOLE locks the doors? If yes, maybe the Dems could, EVERY DAY each Dem could take their turn and release the Epstein's family's notes, and what ever other NEWS of those monsters doings on.

Jack Valentino

(3,829 posts)
16. He was anxious to meetup with his GRINDER date!!!!!
Tue Sep 30, 2025, 10:49 PM
Sep 30

A guy's gotta have his priorities, and Mike's are "below the waist"!


AI Overview
The controversy involving House Speaker Mike Johnson and the LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr stems from unverified rumors circulated on social media, especially TikTok. In late September 2025, a TikTok user threatened to release Johnson's alleged Grindr profile and IP address to pressure him into taking political action regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. No evidence has been provided to support these claims, which have been widely reported as unconfirmed allegations.
Key points of the controversy
The initial rumors: Claims that Mike Johnson, a Republican known for his socially conservative views and opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, had a profile on the gay dating app Grindr have been circulating online since at least early 2025. There has never been credible evidence to substantiate these rumors.
The TikToker's demand: The story gained significant traction in September 2025 when a TikTok user threatened to "doxx" Johnson by releasing his alleged Grindr profile and IP address.
Political motivation: The TikTok user demanded that Johnson swear in newly elected Democratic Representative Adelita Grijalva of Arizona. Grijalva's swearing-in is significant because she would be the final signature needed on a discharge petition to force a House vote on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Response from Democrats: House Democrats have accused Johnson of intentionally delaying Grijalva's swearing-in to prevent the vote on the Epstein files. In response, Johnson's office has stated that the swearing-in would occur when the House returns to session, in line with standard practice.
Threats remain unconfirmed: As of late September 2025, the TikTok user has not followed through on the threat to release the supposed Grindr profile and IP address, leaving the allegations unconfirmed. The incident has, however, brought attention to other recent controversies involving Speaker Johnson, including accusations regarding his handling of budget issues and campaign finance.


By the standards of the modern Republican party, we don't NEED NO FUCKING EVIDENCE!

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