Careless Gaetz makes hypothetical worst case real with political stunt

Alex Wagner explains how the sloppy execution of a political stunt by Matt Gaetz resulted in a man accused of murder leading the House Judiciary Committee in the pledge of allegiance, a situation scoffed at in hypothetical during debate over details of the pledge reciting gimmick. 

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[Nicole-dlvf]

All we heard from them was 'Wait until we have the House' Well they have it and performed exactly as expected 🤥😈🤡

[richard]

Matt Gaetz seems to have a problem thinking things through, much to his detriment and my delight.

[denisethorbjornsen]

Matt Geatz is so disgusting pulling this stunt to put someone that was charged with murder up to say the pledge of allegiance not caring about the victim's family

[WilliamPriceKing]

Why would anyone expect Matt Gaetz to have elevated thoughts or ideas?

[deanfiora]

If you want to anger Democrats, tell them lies. If you want to anger Republicans, tell them the truth.

[danielschaeffer]

“A trust deficit.” Well put. A euphemism for “You’re a gob of slime.” Eric has class.

[rafaelallenblock]

Today's GOP is a 24/7 Sideshow Bob stepping on rakes.

[minasharma]

Who ever said Mega Republicans were honourable, responsible, caring and trustworthy GOP party. They keeping on proving they are not! Another perfect example given in this video.

[cjp]

Gop believes that saying you are a patriot is more important than their actions as a non-patriots.

[Alex-outz]

They sure say they're patriotic even though they are insurrectionist.

[individual-floridaman]

"Your move Mr Gaetz". "Yahtzee!". "Sorry Mr Gatez, we're all playing chess on this side of the aisle..."

[gaimsharc]

The hearings with this congress have been amazing - to my republican friends, look at the side you're voting for

[waimbuthia]

And Schiff scores!!! I love the Democrats. Absolutely there's no comparison to the Republican Party. I am proud to be a Democrat & embarrassed for anyone who has ANY affiliation with the current GOP!.

[accutronitisthend]

I agree with denise thorbjornsen
1 hour ago
"Matt Geatz is so disgusting pulling this stunt to put someone that was charged with murder up to say the pledge of allegiance not caring about the victim's family"

[crt]

All of the problems we have, and they're arguing about who gets to say the pledge of allegiance.

[SeauxNOLALady]

Oh Swalwell…you’re such a dream boat! I don’t mean that as a compliment to his appearance but as a compliment to his fearless spirit and commitment to the people of the country.

[kathyd]

One can't "Own the Libs, "
what they own is proof of their own ignorance.
"We need to instead focus on empathy because that is the core of understanding each other and the core of what it means to be human." -Aristotle
“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world. It requires profound purpose larger than the self kind of understanding.” -Bill Bullard

[mrcatfish]

And that's why I'm a Democrat....

[dennisstafford]

Gates makes me remember a term from my adolescence . . . whatta Putz.

[ericwandless]

I wonder when Gaetz and his cronies will bring in Rittenhouse to lead the pledge?