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NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
Sat May 21, 2022, 09:00 AM May 2022

"The Gang That Couldn't Coup Straight" ...

... premiers June 9th on TV screens the world over.

Already predicted to be the "must watch" show of the year, this drama/comedy miniseries will feature a cast of well-known politicians, along with behind-the-scenes witnesses who caught them in the act of attempting to overthrow democracy.

You'll laugh, you'll cry! You'll be infuriated by the actions of a multitude of Republicans who risked it all to keep their favourite Idiot in the White House - you'll lapse into hysterical laughter when you hear about their ineptitude as they left a trail of emails, texts, and phone records behind, evidencing their own guilt every step of the way!

Trailers for the show have already proven to be a hit with audiences, especially the "I never said that" denials followed by audio recordings of the denier saying EXACTLY THAT!

Remember when Trump told his supporters to show up in DC on January 6th because "it's going to be wild"? Well, these hearings are going to be over-the-top wild - it's not every day that American citizens can actually watch GOP political careers die in real time!

So get comfy, fire-up the popcorn machine, and prepare to enjoy a recounting of the antics of a party too stupid to cover their tracks as they attempted to overthrow the government they swore to defend and protect.

It's gonna be WILD!



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"The Gang That Couldn't Coup Straight" ... (Original Post) NanceGreggs May 2022 OP
---Probably the best post (o,p.) of the month. 3Hotdogs May 2022 #1
50 years in the making onethatcares May 2022 #2
What we have to do ... NanceGreggs May 2022 #3
That was a botched first attempt but I am afraid doc03 May 2022 #4
I never underestimate ... NanceGreggs May 2022 #7
Yep, the penalties need to be swift, sure and substantial... paleotn May 2022 #6
It will all be a TV show until the DOJ acts. Eyeball_Kid May 2022 #21
An instant classic! Pantagruel May 2022 #5
Love your last line! I certainly hope so as the witch hunt, fake news screamers will be Evolve Dammit May 2022 #8
Must-see teevee! Headed for On Demand! nt Ilsa May 2022 #9
Who'll laugh last will laugh best! Justice matters. May 2022 #10
I hope to be proven wrong but it would not NoMoreRepugs May 2022 #11
Don't you mean "drama/comedy/horror" miniseries? GoCubsGo May 2022 #12
I keep hearing it will be aired in evening prime time KS Toronado May 2022 #13
You'll cry when you realize how fragile our democracy is. LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2022 #14
If Police officers from.... bottomofthehill May 2022 #19
It's funny - we said the same things during the Watergate hearings FakeNoose May 2022 #20
Recommended. H2O Man May 2022 #15
Good one. fightforfreedom May 2022 #16
"Blow the roof off the House." Raskin. Joinfortmill May 2022 #17
This summer, the emerging mantra from the GOP will be... Eyeball_Kid May 2022 #23
I'm so ready for this - like nothing since Watergate FakeNoose May 2022 #18
You hit gold with this one! pandr32 May 2022 #22
...K&R... spanone May 2022 #24

3Hotdogs

(12,372 posts)
1. ---Probably the best post (o,p.) of the month.
Sat May 21, 2022, 09:12 AM
May 2022

Thanx, Nancy.

What channel will it be on? Do I have to be home to watch it or can I record it on my Toshiba V.H.S.


I doubt political careers will explode. Rubes already know what they're voting for and continue to rinse and repeat.... somethin' about lib'tards.


I want prosecutions, convictions and time in slammers.



doc03

(35,325 posts)
4. That was a botched first attempt but I am afraid
Sat May 21, 2022, 09:31 AM
May 2022

in 2024 if they don't win outright they will succeed in stealing the election.

NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
7. I never underestimate ...
Sat May 21, 2022, 09:40 AM
May 2022

... the Republican party's ability to make the same mistakes over and over again.

paleotn

(17,911 posts)
6. Yep, the penalties need to be swift, sure and substantial...
Sat May 21, 2022, 09:37 AM
May 2022

Otherwise, they'll just try harder next time.

Eyeball_Kid

(7,430 posts)
21. It will all be a TV show until the DOJ acts.
Sat May 21, 2022, 11:45 AM
May 2022

A TV show will have temporary effects. Criminal indictments and convictions are far more effective and long-lasting. If Trump doesn't get indicted, the US is in far worse shape than the most ardent of pessimists will surmise.

Evolve Dammit

(16,723 posts)
8. Love your last line! I certainly hope so as the witch hunt, fake news screamers will be
Sat May 21, 2022, 09:56 AM
May 2022

keeping the right captivated by their BS. And you know that third or more of US won't be watching

NoMoreRepugs

(9,412 posts)
11. I hope to be proven wrong but it would not
Sat May 21, 2022, 10:10 AM
May 2022

surprise me if mountains of irrefutable evidence and testimony of treason/insurrection does absolutely NOTHING to change the votes of 80million+ Deplorable voters.

GoCubsGo

(32,079 posts)
12. Don't you mean "drama/comedy/horror" miniseries?
Sat May 21, 2022, 10:22 AM
May 2022

Based on what we've already seen, it's probably going to be heavy on the horror.

And, speaking of popcorn... For anyone who is interested, microwave popcorn bowls are available that allow you to use bulk kernels. They're generally under $10, and available at Target, Walmart, etc., and maybe even Goodwill. Pop the amount you want, with or without the oil of your choice. No rain forest-destroying palm oil. No fake butter. No popcorn bags in the landfill. Cheaper than the microwave stuff in the long run, too.

KS Toronado

(17,199 posts)
13. I keep hearing it will be aired in evening prime time
Sat May 21, 2022, 10:30 AM
May 2022

which is 7 to 10. Wish it would be morning, afternoon, & evening. Are they going to be questioning new
faces or are they gonna show highlights of those they've already taped and pointing fingers at IQ4.5?

14. You'll cry when you realize how fragile our democracy is.
Sat May 21, 2022, 10:52 AM
May 2022

If they hadn't been so inept, and if there hadn't been public servants who believed in the rule of law rather than the rule of the mob, we might still be trying to dislodge Trump from the WH.

bottomofthehill

(8,329 posts)
19. If Police officers from....
Sat May 21, 2022, 11:22 AM
May 2022

Washington DC, Virginia State Police, Maryland State Police, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Prince Georges County, Montgomery County, some Federal Agencies, hell there were New Jersey State Troopers who responded to the call on 1/6. They were mostly state and local Cops who responded to save democracy that day. With out them, we would be fucked.

FakeNoose

(32,633 posts)
20. It's funny - we said the same things during the Watergate hearings
Sat May 21, 2022, 11:30 AM
May 2022

"How could they do this?"
"Our democracy is so fragile"
"What is wrong with the Republican Party?"

On and on ... Anyone older than 60, we're all going to be having flashbacks.

But this time it wasn't just a handful of morons, and it wasn't carried out in secret. The President openly conspired and encouraged criminal activity. Treasonous behavior. AND the rest of the Repukes were fine with it.

Lock them all up!

Eyeball_Kid

(7,430 posts)
23. This summer, the emerging mantra from the GOP will be...
Sat May 21, 2022, 11:49 AM
May 2022

FAKE NEWS.

That's the two-word defense we'll hear over and over from the Trumpers. And MILLIONS would rather believe those two words than all of the factual evidence that will be overflowing from the hearings.

Trumpism IS A FASCIST RELIGION, replete with articles of faith and dogma that believers must accept. Facts don't apply.

Watch what happens beginning June 9.

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