You knew that, right?

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for two weeks. They take off for any little thing and have for years. Presidents’ Day, they are gone for a week. 4th July gone for a week or more. They take way too many days off!!!

Half the eligible voters sit out elections, and I don't wanna hear "can't be bothered to vote" ever again

recess.

perfectly okay for OUR FUCKING EMPLOYEES to be, and remain, ABSENT, when OTHER federal employees are forced to work without pay, when we clearly have a fuckIng, deranged, murderous lunatic with his finger on the button, with everything in crisis, simply because they called easter recess? Which other employees in ANY department in our government, or any company in this country, get TWO WEEKS of Easter vacation? Kindly list them, please. I would greatly appreciate if you could kindly explain what I am clearly missing.

And, I frankly do not give ONE FUCKING DAMN that they have previously taken off for easter recess. I DO NOT FUCKING CARE even if they have done this for the entirety of this nation's existence. We have a number of serious crises to deal with, and OUR FUCKING EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE DOING THEIR FUCKING JOBS.

Does their defiant inaction fit the definition of treason? They sure as fucking hell are giving aid and comfort to our enemies everywhere. You are entitled to your opinions, but then, so are the rest of us, and we find their inaction beyond disgraceful and disgusting, and yes, even approaching treasonable. I truly hope we survive the current horror show, but I have my doubts.

that was asked as the OP, and attempted to help someone understand what constitutes treason. I don't recall offering up my opinion on whether they should be in recess right now or not, but I am aware how you feel about that.

I do happen to disagree that by simply being on vacation they are providing aid to our enemies. That makes no sense to me.

my questions.

it's fine that they went home to their families to celebrate Easter. That's a no brainer. If something goes wrong at work shortly before I am scheduled to go on vacation, you can bet your butt I'm going on that vacation. Had Congress not gone on vacation, what exactly would you have expected them to accomplish?

said doesn't make any sense.

I answered the question you asked me. There is no further need to 'try', as I have already addressed your inquiry.

Sad to say.

the response is so lacking that they aren't even fundraising off of it

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to vote for Democrats in the midterms.

Easter recess takes place every year. This doesn't even approach the definition of treason.

And congress is on vacay.

Treason is the only word for it.

Denial will not save us and is now counterproductive.

crime of betraying one's country, typically by attempting to overthrow the government or aiding its enemies.

Going on a scheduled vacation doesn't even come close to treason.

Sticking our heads in the sand is exactly how we have come to this point.

What will it take for people to wake the hell up and realize we are in danger?

And that the GOP is complicit in crimes against our country.

The time for making excuses for these bastards is over.

The definition of treason itself, or the fact that going on vacation as scheduled is not treasonous?

I remember Pelosi and (Murphy?), flanked by US flags, doing a full interupt-your-day press conference denouncing Bush's Iraq war debacle and funding. It was at the height of the war protests and it sticks out even now

Jeez, these people that work so, so, so hard and get some of the best perks in the world.

I mean, power... fame... money... security... a free gym... discretionary accounts... personal assistants... office space... flags... a little plaque with their name on it...

Vacation for half the year...

Helluva a career choice. No wonder so many treat it as a career rather than a temporary, urgent mission-based calling.

It disgusts me that they weaponize their recesses and I am amazed, routinely, by the complete failure of Congress (both the Speaker and Majority Leader) and the tepid opposition from the minority.

Every Democrat should be there every day.

Since there are several who are confused this morning

* House of Representatives: Speaker of the House - REPUBLICAN Speaker Mike Johnson - he said it's vacation time and left Washington

* Senate: here are the top roles -

President of the Senate / Vice President of the United States: JD Vance (R) — serves as the presiding officer of the Senate and has the sole power to break tie votes Wikipedia+1.

President pro tempore: Chuck Grassley (R) — presides in the Vice President’s absence and is third in the line of presidential succession Wikipedia+1.

Majority Leader: John Thune (R) — head of the Republican majority, responsible for setting the legislative agenda and managing the flow of bills

source for info: Wiki

* My senator is Ted Cruz (R) - If he's not here in Houston, he's in Cancun (source: I live near Houston)

What's this, OP #10 on that subject today?

Funny people aren't criticizing the actual people in charge.

to write OP's calling out the GOP. Literally said that. From that I can figure out what is going on.

If Democrats are officially locked out of their offices, I would love to see them out front on the steps with their sleeves rolled up . At the very least looking like they are united and working and will not be stopped.
It would make a good image. Perhaps no substance, but I suppose it would be a nice sight to see.
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Ron is hoping and praying some BS because as a mere sen elected by the people there is nothing he can do.

Where are we the people? Any one and everyone who can should be out in the streets protesting, right now, to remove Trump. Not the next no kings day, now, today this minute.

be a fly on the wall in the WH now, to see what crap is going on. That creepy Stephen Miller needs the crap kicked out of him!!!

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