“I’m a sycophant and I’m okay…”

25 Wednesday Feb 2026

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Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Today:

Congressman Mark Alford
[February 25, 2026]

Last night made it crystal clear:
The divide in this country isn’t caused by President Trump — it’s between those who put America first and those who put illegal aliens first.”
It’s time for the left to drop the Trump Derangement Syndrome and get on board with putting America first
[….]

There is much hilarity in the responses:

That is a bunch of baloney. You both need to acquaint yourself with the US Constitution and the system of checks and balances.
Apparently, you are on Team Herod and not Team Jesus. You would have taken pride in sending Jesus back across the border to be killed by Herod. Yet, you pretend to be a follower of Christ. You make my heart hurt.

How about putting our Constitution first

The Constitution comes first!

Mark every one of your posts is divisive. “Democrats did this and republicans did that.” Every single one. You feed into it.

Mark, you keep making these posts, do you ever take the time to read your comments. If not, maybe you should.

When was the last time a president pointed to his opposition party and called them all crazy?
The government is being sued by over 1500 corporations because they illegally implemented tariffs. What’s the plan for that?

The only thing that last night made crystal clear is that our government is becoming ever less a serious institution and more a performative entertainment organization.

Cambridge Dictionary definition of derangement: the state of being completely unable to think clearly or behave in a controlled way, especially because of mental illness. My dislike of Trump is throughly rational and well-considered.

Are you high?

Jesus fuck you are dumb

What are you going to do when Trump leaves office?

The State of the Dementia speech.

We are still waiting for affordable health care and living wages. What are you doing about these issues?

Well, that is completely laughable

It’s weird. I seem to remember Donald Trump referring to Democrats as crazy last night. Who’s dividing?

Mark, the sycophant puppet who can’t come up with anything original

You are putting party over the American constitution. Do the job you swore to uphold.

“The division isn’t caused by Trump, so blindly follow the Trump regime… or else!”

Mark Alford, you are a fool!

I am so tired of the same old BS lies and propaganda. Just stop. You are a disgrace.

You are such a puppet.

TDS perfectly describes the cultish behavior exhibited by the trained seals jumping up and down and clapping wildly at every inane utterance

Bullshit. The divide is between those who will stand up for the Constitution and those who want to trample on it. THAT is putting America first, Congressman. Hope you get swept out in the midterms because clearly, your priorities are totally out of whack.

Trump is the cause of the division. Period.

You’re nuts, he turned against the Supreme Court and acted like a toddler….

The “divide” is completely Trump’s fault. To say otherwise is just another lie.

You know TDS is a fake disorder created by a bunch of knuckle dragging bootlickers, right? This is a class war, devised by a bunch of rich assholes trying to get richer.

Propagandist Bull Shit is all you post. Damn man, you’re getting worse every day

You are insane.

The divide isn’t ’caused’ by him; it is led by him. He’s the most disgusting, narcissistic, bully man-baby ever. Your video shows him throwing someone out of his little speech because they disagree with him – that is literally what division looks like.

That’s the most idiotic statement I’ve seen in awhile. Spineless boot licker.

Trump puts himself first. Always.
Never think for a second that he cares about what happens to anyone else.
He will lie about easily checked facts and then say he never said the things he said.
And you fall in line.

The divide is caused by you and your constant rhetoric of blame.

You’re a buffoon

Oh good lord! I think if another empty talking head uses that idiotic term TDS , I’m gonna have a stroke. Trump says something stupid & his mindless minions repeat it ad nauseam. Clearly you drank his kool aid. And realize that HE is the divisive factor in this country.

Last night made it crystal clear you’re out of touch with reality

Sure he’s not trying to be divisive. Just do exactly as he demands and then it won’t be divisive. If that is your spin I would hate to be your wife, child or friend. The my way or the highway doesn’t work in a democracy if 330,000,000 people.

Are you effing kidding me. You are perpetuating the divide with that rhetoric. Do you not understand what Trump is doing? He is all about numbers to make himself look good. This isn’t about America first. 70% of the people that have been sent to concentration camps are not criminals and none of them have been given due process. You’re OK with that? That tells me all I need to know about you and your Republican Party. You are just perpetuating the lies in the division. Wake the fuck up.
People are not putting illegal aliens first. And the lies about illegal aliens brutally attacking Americans or not paying their taxes, or getting away with fraud is all Trump lies. Apparently you have been drinking the Kool-Aid.

Oh, look! More fear mongering, lies and propaganda! Submit to the overlord or you’re the devil. He is the divider in chief and you are his puppet. Period.

I want my tariff money back

Who was it that promoted the birther theory? Quit with your lying republican propaganda

Mark Alford (r) – how a hopeless Trump (r) sycophant warms up for the big show

24 Tuesday Feb 2026

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Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].

Yesterday:

Congressman Mark Alford
[February 25, 2026]

Honestly, it’s shocking… that when 74 million Americans voted for America First border security, Democrats still choose illegal aliens over your safety.
ICE is fully funded. This shutdown is stupid. Stop choosing chaos over country, Americans see right through it.
[….]

Shocking.

Some of the responses:

ICE killed 2 US citizens and initially refused to investigate.
No name tags, no markings and no uniforms.
Not normal for police or a public agency.

BS

What kind of defilement? What disgusting and degrading thing did the 4th amendment force you to do that makes you hate it so much? You poor thing.

So let’s try to understand- we have millions to spend on concentration camps and thugs and suvs and motels for this secret police nonsense but heaven forbid that we may have given an illegal- who was actually working- a free meal?

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Where is a concentration camp? Tell us.

I hope you never see what a real concentration camp looked like. You do a disservice to every person that endured one by using your false comparison.

you need to do some research Nazis are associated with concentration camps. ICE is buying buildings to detain illegals until they are deported. QUIT lying

“What distinguishes a concentration camp from a prison (in the modern sense) is that it functions outside of a judicial system. The prisoners are not indicted or convicted of any crime by judicial process….”

They asked.

“No Human Being Is Illegal”

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Article 6
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Article 16
Everyone shall have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.

International covenant on civil and political rights.
Done at New York December 16, 1966.
Entered into force March 23, 1976; for the United States
September 8, 1992.

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Continuing:

Why not try to unite the country rather than always say how bad the other guy is? Is that helpful in any way?

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Mark, the issue is not about getting illegal aliens out. It’s the profiling, it’s arresting citizens, and most importantly the lack of dignity ICE gives to people. Everyone has a right to there day in court. Even illegals. It’s in the Constitution.

Illegals have no rights in our country

If you’ve ever wondered what you would have done had you lived in Germany in the 1930s, you’re doing it now.

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Are you still working to get a detention center in your district? Your constituents might have some opinions on that.

What color is the sky in your world Mark??

Brownshirt. This has been another edition of Short Answers to Simple Questions.

What about funding for public education and addressing health care? Stop divisive political rhetoric and listen to ALL your constituents!

He’s been too busy going after all that concentration camp grift for the district.

Accountability and respecting citizen’s constitutional rights are non negotiable. You can’t spin this one.

Yet he still does.

Mark Alford (r) [2025 file photo]

74 million is less than half of the total votes, so…

What’s shocking is that Republicans would rather keep the govt closed than DEMAND ICE FOLLOW LAWS and unmask. The corruption party twisting the facts, as usual.

News flash: Brown and black American children are Americans, too. You aren’t protecting them. You are terrorizing and traumatizing them.

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No, Democrats are choosing innocent people’s lives and the Constitution over your armed gestapo thugs

So, Mark……….how does it feel to be on Team Herod instead of Team Jesus?
What would have happened if ICE would have been in Egypt when Jesus’ family fled there? You and yours would have sent him back to Israel and certain death.
You and your cohorts must be super-proud to be Team Herod, right?

Good guys DON’T shoot a man in the BACK 10 times!!!

an armed obstructionist? Peaceful protesters don’t show up with loaded weapons. That was on him.

So, now the Second Amendment, The One True Amendment ®, isn’t worth shit?

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Guessing 74 million don’t feel the same after a year of reality 🤷🏼‍♂️🖕🏼

Heh. Well, at least some of them.

How about you complain more about the superbowl halftime show. At least that was entertaining to hear how dumb you are

Actually, Americans see right through Republicans condoning violence to citizens in the name of law and order to divert attention from your crooked pedophile leader.

It’s amazing that people voted for your snivelling little ass kissing self!
Back on the trail! Kissing Trumps ass more and more!

We see right through you…

If you really believe the stuff spewing from your mouth, I feel very sorry that you are too blind to see.

It is shocking that you lie about it.
Sad.
Weird.

Not surprising though.

Listen to Mark Alford, wow! He’s trying to convince people that passing that one. Stupid ass bill was good. Now we’re saying that what they totally funded for 4 years is a group that’s just terrorizing the country. Everybody needs to ask him, how are those shooting investigations coming. Yeah crickets!

SHUT UP you fucking moron – goddamn maga garbage

They’re not “aliens “. They are people, you pine cone.

Mark, you know that is a cynical spin of reality. Most Americans, democrat and republican, did and still support border control and removal of persons who entered the country illegal, focusing initially on the felonious and violent criminals. We do not support deporting families without due process who entered the country legally and have been dutifully pursuing the required steps to have their asylum claim adjudicated in an immigration court. We do not support the deportation of those who arrived here as children, because as Christians we do not believe they should be punished for the sins of their parents. We believe that any immigrant that served should be automatically made a citizen. Try telling the truth for the great majority of all Americans who agree on these basic concepts, instead of trying to divide us by inventing these mythical strawmen you love to demonize.

Your policies don’t put America first, they don’t increase border security, and they don’t help our safety. ICE officers are more likely to murder American citizens than undocumented immigrants are. Members of the Trump administration are more likely to rape Americans than undocumented immigrants are. These are matters of undeniable fact.

you know we can see through your bullshit….right?

In addition to killing US citizens on the streets, violating constitutional rights and being told by a Judge that they have violated 94 court orders in just one month, in just one state:
ICE agents are going to schools and trying to snatch children and teachers. They threw flash bangs and tear gas at a car not involved with any protest and caused an infant to stop breathing and 3 children to need to go to the hospital. They tackled a 17 year old US citizen at his job, threw him in a car and dumped him miles away crying and bleeding ppwithout his phone. They are reportedly breaking down doors without federal warrants and pulling fire alarms to flush out brown people. Think if that was your family and neighbors.

For some reason you have started showing up in my feed. And the only thing that makes me happy about that is reading the overwhelming number of comments that disagree with your awful leadership and divisive rhetoric. I’m wondering if you’ve actually noticed that yet?

“…We share our wisdom with those who seek it. It’s a life of quiet dignity…”

It’s shocking that fascist assholes who ignore due process and violate civil rights still post this bigoted crap.

you are an idiot 🙂

Who controls both houses of congress you fucktard?

I wish this asshole read these comments when he posts something stupid and hateful. But you know he doesn’t. He has no clue how decent people think and act.

Its called due process and doing it lawfully you cultist

What if I told you that Americans and lawfully-present immigrants were being detained, beaten, and killed by untrained masked thugs?
What if it was your kid, your neighbor, your parent?
Stop goosestepping and open your eyes, dude. The voters are about to open them for you.

Fuck you & the American Gestapo.

What’s shocking is that you guys are apparently not paying attention…this nonsense isn’t working anymore. We’re immune to this xenophobic virus of yours

Yes Mark Yes We Do see the chaos you all are causing. Spin it all you want.

Why do people believe anything from you? You didn’t work for a news agency before this, you worked for an entertainment network. You’ve never been required to be honest and you’re still not.

Peckerhead the big ugly bill took money from Medicaid to fund your secret police.

Spin doctor. Stirring up the masses to create confusion, which leads to frustration, and accelerates into conflict. This is a textbook example of poor leadership. Don’t buy it. My opinions are my own.

Americans see that Ice is overfunded, under trained and killing Americans. You’d do well to listen to your constituents.

You should stop posting. Lay low. Maybe people will forget about you and accidentally vote for you.

Mark. You’re a moron. Stop acting like the rest of us are too.

Clown

I don’t understand why Alford never answers ANY of the questions. That speaks volumes

We DID NOT vote for roving gangs of armed, masked thugs!

Stop. Just stop. Save your breath. No one’s buying it, Buddy.

Ok let me explain like the 8th grader you are. The Constitution give everyone rights. Follow the law and shut the fuck up.

You’re such a shitty liar.

Donald Trump (r) – wagging the dog

23 Monday Feb 2026

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) [2025 file photo]

This afternoon:

Emanuel Cleaver II
[February 23, 2026]

In light of the U.S. military buildup within striking distance of Iran, it is imperative that the War Powers Act be honored.
No president has the authority to unilaterally use military force without the approval of Congress.
The last thing this country needs right now is another war in the Middle East that would add trillions to the national debt while putting countless lives at risk. That’s why I proudly co-sponsored H.Con.Res. 38, an Iran War Powers Resolution to prevent U.S. military action.

A few of the responses:

Unfortunately, the Mango Menace has no honor and thinks he is some weirdo one-man-show-by-divine-right who can ‘do anything **I WANT**’ – y’all need to prepare for that.

and its a great distraction from the files and his non stop failures

Thanks for standing up for sanity.

Trump is trying to “wag the dog.” This is going to be a huge mistake.

“No war with Iran” [2020 file photo]

Please I am a Navy mom we do not need another senseless war, but he does so he can pull some crap and not allow mid terms to happen. Thank You

He needs the war to cancel the midterms. Don’t think he won’t do it!!!

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So to make sure everyone knows how smart cleaver is he’d rather let Iran have nuclear capability just saying 🤷🚛🇺🇸

So, calling Donald Trump (r) a liar, eh?

“Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!” (June 25, 2025)

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Most of the other responses are from right wingnut MAGA cultists.

Eric Burlison (r) – believe him when he tells us who he is

23 Monday Feb 2026

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Representative Eric Burlison (r).

Today:

Eric Burlison
[February 23, 2026]

[….]
Liberals need to calm down.

President Trump is not going to harm gay people, bring back slavery, or strip women of their rights…

He’s not a Muslim.

Yes, he re-posted that shit.

Some of the responses:

This is a disgusting post, Eric Burlison

Openly bigoted and racist posts, really? Even though you claimed “ President Trump hasn’t done anything wrong,” so there’s nothing to hold him accountable for, Maury said, “the lie detector determined that was a lie.” Even as overall violent crime in America is down, crimes against LGBTQ+ people are alarmingly high under Trump, and increases have followed his derogatory and dehumanizing language. He’s pressured his sycophants to push through anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and continued spreading lies about that community.
Trump has significantly expanded the use of and funding for private, for-profit prisons that utilize inmate labor, and he’s ended a DOJ policy that aimed to phase out the use of private prisons. The increased use and funding of private prisons using inmate labor with exceedingly low wages is, for all intents and purposes, slave labor. It’s a modern-day version of debtor’s prisons and indentured servitude. The inmates in these prisons are overwhelmingly black men with non-violent offenses who are serving time for crimes that result in probation or community service for their white peers, but lengthy prison sentences for them.
Do I really need to explain how Trump is working to strip women of their rights?
While I knew you were dishonest and obsequious towards Trump, this is disgusting and uncalled for. Mel Hancock would be ashamed that you’re so devoid of the principles you claim are so integral to your faith that you think this is acceptable behavior from a sitting US member of Congress. It does not matter if it was a staffer who posted this hateful nonsense; it’s on you. I suppose it’s a blessing that Mel is not alive to see how far you’ve lowered the bar, so do better or get out of office.

So, Eric Burlison, would you react the same way if the post said “he’s not a catholic.” If not, why not?

It’s wild that “He’s not a Muslim” is supposed to calm anyone down. Muslim Americans are just as American as everyone else; they vote, pay taxes, serve in the military, and live in this district. When you frame someone not being Muslim as reassurance, that’s prejudice talking. A member of Congress represents people of every faith, not just the ones he’s comfortable with.

Racist people like you should never hold office.

Why do you constantly divide us??

This is so inappropriate.

Wow. Another new low for you.

What in the world?!?

Eric? Are you ok? This is pretty low, even for you. I have to say I’m surprised.

I am not at all surprised. He has shown who he is, over and over. This is disgusting, and pretty stupid, but right in line with who Burlison seems to be. Missouri needs to stop electing horrible people just because they have an R by their names and get people who actually care about the citizens in this state.

Wow, this is embarrassing.

Bigot ☹️

A new low for you. Congratulations.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations.
A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness – Lev.15: 19-24.
The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord – Lev.1:9.
The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death.
Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this? Are there ‘degrees’ of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

Gee whiz, sound racist much?

I would rather deal with a large group of Muslims over just a single one of you… a man who does the same but wraps himself up in MY faith.
Congrats. You are the reason why church attendance is shrinking.

Wow. What a truly repugnant post.

This is disgusting. Even for you, Eric.

Shame on you.
You have Muslim constituents, too.

Actually, Republicans have tried to do all of those things. Republicans constantly are trying to control women’s bodies, have passed dozens of anti-LGBTQ bills and do all they can to destroy unions and harm workers at the behest of their billionaire donors.

This says a whole lot more about you than them, but alright. Can’t wait for the day it actually has consequences for all of you guys.

This is the most shameful display of ignorance!!! The things already happening in this country are beyond disgusting and my congressman posts this NASTINESS!!! Beyond disgusting!!!!🤢

The only purpose of this post – Eric Burlison – is to inflame. Conduct unbecoming of a public official who is supposed to represent ME. Retract it. This is NOT as ask, it’s an expectation.

WTF

Islamophobia at its finest 🤮

This is post is another reason NOT to vote for Burlison in November. He has displayed he doesn’t have the intelligence, morals, or character to represent District 7.

I can’t with you. You’re an embarrassment. The fact that you think posting this is okay or a good idea is terrifying. I’m so disgusted.

Shame on you Eric Burlison

Evidently you fired your social media team and took over yourself. We now see your lack of humanity and character in its full force. You have sold your soul just to earn the tidbit of affection from your dear leader.

Stunted. Emotionally, physically, morally and most certainly mentally. I went to school with you and I still see an insecure little man who likes to hide.

Wow. You are an absolute bigot. That white Christian nationalism mentality is shining bright and it’s a terrible look.

You are a bigot.

Maybe liberals can’t calm down is because their congressman is clearly racist! This post would be horrible any time of year but during both the Easter and Ramadan seasons makes it even worse.

Divide, insult, divide, insult.
That’s all you do.
This post is gross, do better.
BE better.

Too late.

You’re disgusting

Disgusting, unprofessional, and embarrassing.

Do you even know how to do your job, Eric?

You just get more offensive every day! There really is no bottom for you is there?

It’s ironic to see this kind of “othering” when the policy goals of the “America First” crowd—like merging church and state, stripping reproductive rights, and enforcing religious traditionalism—are functionally identical to the Islamist fundamentalism they claim to hate. They use Muslims as a scapegoat to distract from the fact that they are pushing for the same kind of exclusionary, theocratic control they pretend to be protecting us from.

What an awful post.

Christian nationalists want all those things. Christian nationalists basically have their own sharia law.

Just keep showing us who you are, Eric.

Another bigot….you’re a real piece of work.

“He’s not a Muslim”. This is US Representative Eric Burlison’s display of ignorance and bigotry against Muslims…all in his weak effort to insult “Liberals”. Bah! Eric is showing his true colors here.

You are a disgusting excuse for a human being.

Ope, loser alert! Guess who posted something stupid?? Eric Burlison did!

You are an awful human being.

In our town

21 Saturday Feb 2026

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A conversation yesterday in west-central Missouri:

“Hey, would you like an ICE whistle?”

“Uh, I just got 500 in the mail yesterday.”

“My friend and I have been printing them.”

In a small town with a population of approximately 20,000.

Fascism dies in the bright light accompanied by the sound of whistles.

“No Human is Illegal”

Previously:

ICE Whistles (February 12, 2026)

By the sound of their whistles… (February 19, 2026)

He be a sycophant by his trade

20 Friday Feb 2026

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Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

This afternoon:

Congressman Mark Alford
[February 20, 2026]

My statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump’s tarriffs:

“I wholeheartedly support President Trump’s efforts to advance a trade strategy that stops foreign countries from taking advantage of American workers, while supporting Missouri jobs, businesses, and consumers.

This SCOTUS decision does not eliminate all avenues for the President to pursue this strategy, and I look forward to working constructively with the Administration and my colleagues in Congress to identify other paths to further our shared goals.”

You mean “identify other paths” to raise taxes on the working class? What an asshole.

Some of the responses:

Sure buddy. Ruling by executive Fiat when you hold unified government control in a so-called historic voter mandate, is not weird at all. You guys haven’t totally invalidated your credibility moving forward. I’m sure the MAGA be fine for the next…what, 6 or 7 months?

This is why you should do things legally. IAW the laws not try and make everything an emergency.
You have congress let them do their job.

Congressman Mark Alford, here’s a serious question. Are your “colleagues in Congress” both parties or just those legislators who embrace MAGA?

“I fully support president Trump taxing the American people with no checks.” – Mark

Based on the text in this statement, here are the primary logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies being used:
* Begging the Question (Assuming the Conclusion): The statement assumes as fact that the specific trade strategy (the tariffs) actually does “stop foreign countries from taking advantage” and does “support Missouri jobs, businesses, and consumers.” It treats the intended goals of the policy as its guaranteed outcomes, without providing evidence that the tariffs actually achieve these positive results.
* Appeal to Emotion / Appeal to Patriotism: The language relies heavily on emotionally charged, patriotic framing. Phrases like “taking advantage of American workers” and “supporting Missouri jobs” are designed to evoke a strong protective and patriotic response, encouraging the reader to support the stance based on feeling rather than a detailed economic argument.
* Glittering Generalities: This statement uses universally appealing but vague concepts. Everyone generally wants to support local jobs and stop workers from being taken advantage of, making it hard to disagree with the sentiment, even if the specific underlying policy (which was just ruled on by the Supreme Court) is controversial or legally flawed.
* Evasion (Pivoting): While responding to a Supreme Court ruling (which presumably struck down or limited the tariffs), the statement completely avoids addressing the actual legal or constitutional reasons for the SCOTUS decision. Instead of engaging with the facts of the ruling, it immediately pivots to “identifying other paths.” Rhetorically, this downplays a potential defeat by reframing it merely as a temporary obstacle.
In essence, this is a classic political spin statement: it glosses over the specifics of a legal setback by doubling down on the emotionally appealing goals of the original policy.

Heh. I just wrote the same thing, only with fewer words: “What an asshole.”

Congressman Mark Alford AKA Anchorman. I would like an answer to this question please: Who pays for the tariffs that Trump has implemented? Please tell me? Explain who pay’s tarrifs like your explaining it to a middle schooler. I’d like to see your answer.
This is an open question to a sitting member of congress that I’d like to hear you answer in a public forum. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Why do they still not understand that the price of the tariffs is paid by the companies in our country and passed on to the consumers IN OUR COUNTRY!!!! Sheesh! And as I said before, you Mr. Alford, are a fool!

Congressman Mark Alford The constitution is clear: it’s YOUR JOB to levy taxes, not the President’s job.
By supporting his illegal maneuver, you are violating your oath.
Do better. Also, make the rich pay their fair share before levying taxes on lower and middle class folks. We will not stand for another round of taxes on imports.
Our trade deficit is higher than ever, our currency is plummeting, and our debt is skyrocketing. You call that a good thing?
Get bent.

Tariffs are taxes on American taxpayers.

Oh, here’s one. Maybe Congress could set tariffs…. like the Framer’s intended in the Constitution. If Congress would start doing its job we wouldn’t have to rely on the Supreme Court to check the Executive Branch all the time. After paying thousands to cover Donald Trump’s illegal tariffs and not being rich enough to benefit from his tax cuts (or among the suckers he’s trying to buy off by exempting a fraction of their income–while driving up the costs of the consumer goods they purchase)… I’d appreciate a Congressman who represented my interests instead of Donald Trump’s.

The President’s response was an across the board tax increase of 10% on hard working Americans importing or consuming imported goods.
Do you support this tax increase?

When do we get our $1000 back?

Tariffs = Higher Costs for the Average American and that is a Fact, it’s always been a Fact, you can’t spin this any other way .

When you don’t have a label identifying you as a doormat.

Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].

They were illegal from the start. You should know that being a member of congress 🤡

Congressman Mark Alford the SCOTUS decision is about law and the constitution, something you don’t seem to understand or care about.

How do you still have a job?

Are you really still asking us to believe that tariffs are not a tax on the American people, and that other countries are the ones paying the tariffs, not us?????

Trump: “I can do anything I want to do to them … I’m allowed to destroy the country.”
Alford springs to his feet in applause and shouts please sir may I help.

Do you know how tariffs work, Mark? I truly don’t think you know how anything works.

Hey Missouri 04 constituents, your elected representative supports increase in taxes on you the consumer, you the small business owner. Vote him out in November.

So. In other words you fully support Trump even to the extent of harming your constituents with illegal “sales taxes”. Coffee is 50% higher than it was a year ago, with fewer ounces per canister. Our farmers have lost essential trading partners. Your “Liberation Day” cheering was a huge mistake, and after the SUPREME court made a correct and well considered ruling, you just want to double down. Read the ruling again, and think carefully before you agree to further taxation of your constituents. How about making a plan to give us all a refund of those illegal tarriffs instead. It’s time congressional GOP take on the responsibilties assigned to you in the Constitution. That is where your loyalty belongs, not to the bully wanna be king in the White House.

Of course Alford backs Trump. National sales tax. Regressive. And stupid. The congressman is not a genius. Glib, but glibness does not imply intelligence.

You’re such an ass kisser

So you’re ok with the middle class picking up the bill for billionaires? God, November can’t come soon enough. You gotta go.

You’re an idiot

Ah, yes. The America Alone strategy. You propaganda hacks obviously have not understood that other countries already are diverting away from doing trade with the US. Welcome to reality. You are making the country poorer.

Maybe you should take an economics class, so you learn how tariffs work! In fact maybe you should take a Constitution class so you learn how the government works too, since you are clueless on both fronts.

“I fully support an authoritarian president unilaterally imposing massive new taxes on American citizens with no real rhyme or reason and no approval from congress.”
– A batshit crazy statement no Republican would have ever made prior to the party being taken over by the MAGA crazies.

A non-staement. Typical. Find new ways to hurt your constituents and the economy.

Looks like you’re on the wrong side of history. See you at the midterms.

You are literally fighting for Trump over Missouri farmers.

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

By the sound of their whistles…

19 Thursday Feb 2026

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ICE whistles.

“…It looks like you’re going through them pretty fast. Can we send you 400 instead of 100? It’s cheaper on our end to send you a bunch at once…”

And so they did.

This afternoon 500 additional ICE whistles arrived in the mail from the organized and decentralized consortium printing them across the country.

3D Printed Whistles will quickly ship 100 to 3000 whistles (let them know how many) free. No charge. Zip. Nada. They do accept donations for printing supplies.

whistlerequests@proton.me

According to their site they’ve shipped over 830,000 ICE whistles. They ain’t the only ones.

ICE nearby: three short bursts (repeat)

ICE detaining: long blasts (continuous)

#resist

“…also, Fuck ICE”

Previously:

ICE Whistles (February 12, 2026)

Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941-2026)

17 Tuesday Feb 2026

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Rev. Jesse Jackson [2010 file photo].

Jackson Family Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family. His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity. A tireless change agent, he elevated the voices of the voiceless—from his Presidential campaigns in the 1980s to mobilizing millions to register to vote—leaving an indelible mark on history.

Reverend Jackson is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; their children — Santita, Jesse Jr., Jonathan, Yusef, Jacqueline; daughter Ashley Jackson, and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Burns Jackson; father, Noah Louis Robinson; and stepfather, Charles Henry Jackson.

“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” said the Jackson family. “We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by.”

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