Kenny Paxton/Dave P's Impeachment Game Day Thread

[A-Tex Devil 2500]

If I am an unscrupulous Republican state senator (redundant), I'm looking toward the Defend Texas Liberty PAC for an immediate handout.  I don't need Dan Patrick bribe money, but I want mine.  I'll be interested to see how their money is used in the following weeks.  

[Beau Vine 55867]

12 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

 

 

IANAL, but this seems like a thoroughly obvious decision.  

[chainsaw 10292]

3 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

IANAL, but this seems like a thoroughly obvious decision.  

I agree. Especially since the statements would be used against him in real criminal proceedings.

[Pato del Muerto 53504]

They can ask him to though, and then on record call him various synonyms for coward right?

[South Austin 53227]

Not that I expect any reports from her, but my ex-wife is participating in the impeachment trial and is there for the duration.

[GhostOfTomJoad 9508]

Too late to add Paxton's attorney to the Most Punchable Faces, 2023 edition?

[chainsaw 10292]

House Managers lawyer seems real "Texan" in that jacket. Good sign to me.

[ChuckNorrisActionJeans 2692]

it's pissing me off that his lawyer is allowed to editorialize in giving his not guilty pleas. Ok so Rusty just got him for it -- good.\

It was getting very close to saying "everything that [guy] just said is bullshit"
 

[Guest]

Lol. Buzbee knocked back for making statements when entering the plea.

"This accusation is outrageous, egregious, pugnacious. It's simply an affront to my sensibilities. Not guilty."

[animaltobacco11 106]

2 hours ago, Da Fino said:

You are a madman. Between this and posting 90's rap lyrics on the board...I want to party with you, pal. 

[chainsaw 10292]

4 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Not that I expect any reports from her, but my ex-wife is participating in the impeachment trial and is there for the duration.

[Beau Vine 55867]

1 minute ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

Too late to add Paxton's attorney to the Most Punchable Faces, 2023 edition?

"That is entirely incorrect, so the AG pleads NOT GUILTY."

[DDD Dad 14650]

Are they in recess?

[YGIFS 19458]

They needed a grueling break from their theatrical swearing-in and completely pointless votes on myriad charges and removals.  

To put it into football terms, the team came out of the tunnel, said a prayer in the endzone, walked over their own side(line) and called a timeout.  

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

Are they in recess?

Lunch until 1.

[That Guy 1028]

Anybody have a rundown on which witnesses they swore in just before lunch? I only recognized mateer. 

[BamaATL 16593]

4 minutes ago, YGIFS said:

They needed a grueling break from their theatrical swearing-in and completely pointless votes on myriad charges and removals.  

To put it into football terms, the team came out of the tunnel, said a prayer in the endzone, walked over their own side(line) and called a timeout.  

Les Miles in da house?

[South Austin 53227]

7 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

Are they in recess?

Yes.  Currently they're playing Red Rover.

[YGIFS 19458]

1 minute ago, South Austin said:

Yes.  Currently they're playing Red Rover.

And Dan Patrick just took a clothesline to the Fupa by two of the shorter Senators.

[tx 3 putt 78682]

33 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Not really surprised that we likely won't hear Paxton testify.  I don't know the in's and out's of the impeachment proceeding, but I thought it might be enough of a quasi-criminal proceeding that he could not be compelled to the witness stand, and at the very least even if he could he would plead the Fifth most of the time citing pending criminal investigations.

the ins and outs, whatever Patrick wants to make up 

$3mil is $3mil 

[Brisketexan 106899]

44 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

 

 

That's not true.  There was definitely a vote.  It was $3 million to zero.  The vote took place in Dan Patrick's bank account.  It was not interfered with by any italian satellites or china with bamboo ballots and soy sauce on them or those two ladies in Atlanta who Rudy said were passing a USB drive back and forth with a million hidden votes.  It was a clean, straightforward vote: money won.  Justice lost.  Have y'all not been paying attention?

Oh, and I think it was also the wrong fucking call.  Impeachment is an inherently political process.  They can call Paxton to testify.  He can refuse to answer questions, and invoke the 5th.  But fuck this shit of him sitting on the fucking sidelines.  He wants to keep his office, held in trust for and on behalf of the motherfucking people of fucking Texas, he can take the stand or he can GTFO of my goddamned government.  Entitled cocksucking motherfucker.

[Native Horn 3581]

23 minutes ago, YGIFS said:

To put it into football terms, the team came out of the tunnel, said a prayer in the endzone, walked over their own side(line) and called a timeout.  

I finally feel heard.

[DDD Dad 14650]

23 minutes ago, YGIFS said:

They needed a grueling break from their theatrical swearing-in and completely pointless votes on myriad charges and removals.  

To put it into football terms, the team came out of the tunnel, said a prayer in the endzone, walked over their own side(line) and called a timeout.  

Yes.

FIFM

[chainsaw 10292]

38 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

That's not true.  There was definitely a vote.  It was $3 million to zero.  The vote took place in Dan Patrick's bank account.  It was not interfered with by any italian satellites or china with bamboo ballots and soy sauce on them or those two ladies in Atlanta who Rudy said were passing a USB drive back and forth with a million hidden votes.  It was a clean, straightforward vote: money won.  Justice lost.  Have y'all not been paying attention?

Oh, and I think it was also the wrong fucking call.  Impeachment is an inherently political process.  They can call Paxton to testify.  He can refuse to answer questions, and invoke the 5th.  But fuck this shit of him sitting on the fucking sidelines.  He wants to keep his office, held in trust for and on behalf of the motherfucking people of fucking Texas, he can take the stand or he can GTFO of my goddamned government.  Entitled cocksucking motherfucker.

Isn't there a difference between being "compelled" to testify and called?

[Sawbonz 28222]

1 hour ago, Beau Vine said:

IANAL, but this seems like a thoroughly obvious decision.  

I do think they can throw him in a pond to see if he floats

[Guest]

Uh, did Paxton not return from lunch?

[Pescado_Rojo 19587]

1 hour ago, South Austin said:

Not that I expect any reports from her, but my ex-wife is participating in the impeachment trial and is there for the duration.

on which side? 

[South Austin 53227]

Just now, Pescado_Rojo said:

on which side? 

Prosecution.

[chainsaw 10292]

1 minute ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Uh, did Paxton not return from lunch?

[Pescado_Rojo 19587]

59 minutes ago, YGIFS said:

They needed a grueling break from their theatrical swearing-in and completely pointless votes on myriad charges and removals.  

To put it into football terms, the team came out of the tunnel, said a prayer in the endzone, walked over their own side(line) and called a timeout.  

Spoiler that shit...some of us still have PTSD from the Strong years. 

[Guest]

Well, this is kicking off with a lot of shock and awe. 

[YGIFS 19458]

8 minutes ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Uh, did Paxton not return from lunch?

I wonder where Paxton will be taking his lunch this week and next near the Capitol?  Asking for some friends.  

[Beau Vine 55867]

One-eyed Pecker had a previously scheduled appointment to bang some whores.  Allegedly.

[chainsaw 10292]

Yosemite Sam is up

[Beau Vine 55867]

I'm sorry, but this is spectacular:

[DDD Dad 14650]

That guy has only one tie (he's wearing it today).

[Sawbonz 28222]

Y’all suck at play by play

[Guest]

Murr giving opening statement, outlining the corruption and crimes that Paxton is guilty of. Hearing it all said out loud on the floor of the Senate by a Republican feels pretty good tbh.

[chainsaw 10292]

8 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

That guy has only one tie (he's wearing it today).

all you need is one

[Beau Vine 55867]

3 minutes ago, Sawbonz said:

Y’all suck at play by play

Ain't shit happening. 

Edited September 5, 2023 by Beau Vine

[GhostOfTomJoad 9508]

Phony uber account? Check

Burner phones? Check

Secret messaging apps for communications between Paxton and Paul? Check

I can't wait to see the evidence.

 

Murr is going to yield back a big chunk of their 60 minutes of opening remarks, preferring to use it for witness testimony.

Edited September 5, 2023 by GhostOfTomJoad
Fuck Ken Paxton.

[Guest]

Buzbee giving his statement. He looks like he enjoyed the lake or pool over the Labor Day weekend.

[GhostOfTomJoad 9508]

Buzbee's got the George Hamilton base tan going there, no doubt.

[Chad Fuck 18135]

35 minutes ago, Sawbonz said:

I do think they can throw him in a pond to see if he floats

[Guest]

Buzbee's argument sounds very Trumpian to me. Everything is rigged against us, none of it is true. It's all lies, and we couldn't respond due to the gag order.

[GhostOfTomJoad 9508]

So Buzbee's approach is apparently "if you impeach the AG then it will open the floodgates to ALL Texas politicians for impeachment going forward." Huh. 

HEB cake reference! Drink!

[Chad Fuck 18135]

Buzbee - It's all just a kangaroo court!  We can't get a fair shake in this room full of Republicans!

[Nice Guy Eddie 13731]

3 minutes ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

Buzbee's got the George Hamilton base tan going there, no doubt.

Is that Ozempic face?

[Guest]

"Establishment candidate!" "Member of the Bush dynasty!"

[Chad Fuck 18135]

5 minutes ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Buzbee giving his statement. He looks like he enjoyed the lake or pool over the Labor Day weekend.

 

4 minutes ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

Buzbee's got the George Hamilton base tan going there, no doubt.

 

1 minute ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

Is that Ozempic face?