Santos: He Isn't the Hero We Want, But He Is the Hero We Need
Of course, George Santos will be removed tomorrow: We know this because expulsion from the house requires a two-thirds vote: And this mean that if all Democrats vote for his expulsion, which they will because none will be able to explain to their constituents a reason for voting against it and because it reduces the Republican majority, only a third of Republicans have to concur in order for Santos to be removed. This will likely happen even though the Senate has not followed the House’s lead by expelling Menendez for taking bribes from Egypt, a far more serious expense than the questionable use of campaign funds. There are enough weak-willed, limp wristed punks among the Republicans to ensure this happens—the type who will lecture us about values, morality, honor, and integrity all day while we continue to lose our rights to a perverse alliance of reprobates, immigrants with a grudge against the US and the West, and the elites who think they can control them.
That said, we should vote to keep Santos for the following reasons:
1) When the left goes on about him, they are not attacking other Republican politicians. He is a heroic rodeo clown, deflecting media blows while our other, more talented politicians get out of the media bull’s way.
2) We should not give the left anything it wants without getting something we want in return. If Democrats are voting to expel Santos, well, what are we getting for voting along with them? Unless we are taking bipartisan action on an item like Ukraine, i.e. something key to national defense or US geopolitical strategy, we have to make a rule of this: No freebies.
3) Our margins are too small to sacrifice anyone, and he has already promised not to run. Santos have a very high conservative rating from the Heritage Foundation. There is no reason to give up a solid vote. Instead, he can be stripped of committee assignments and even of his salary: That is punishment enough. But there is no reason to hurt the party by allowing a Democrat, which will certainly happen, to take his place. It is very unlikely a Republican would win the special election called to fill his vacancy.
George Santos is not an ideal man: He may not even be a good man. But he is our man; a brave foot soldier who will step on media landmines so we don’t have to, a goofy, comedic genius that enriches all of our lives with his presence.
Do the right thing, Republicans. Vote to keep Santos.