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Struggling to be relevant

27 Monday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Josh Hawley, social media, US Senate

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Fascist pig, Gaslighter, hypocrite, insurrectionist, Josh Hawley, missouri, social media, Twitter, U.S. Senate, Virginia

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

On Friday:

Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
It is shocking to see the President of the United States repeat false narratives and threaten law enforcement agents from the White House podium. It’s a new low, even by Biden’s standards
1:19 PM · Sep 24, 2021

January 6, 2020?

As always, there is much hilarity in the responses:

Hi tourists [….]

He doesn’t live in Missouri, he lives in Virginia

It was not whips (and I don’t believe he said it was) but that was cleared up pretty quickly. Still inhumane and horrible as you’d know if you’d ever been around horses and people who actually work cattle.

Crazy that you can have degrees from Stanford AND Yale and not have a basic understanding of “irony.”

Again – how about we focus on MO!

It wasn’t shocking when you supported the insurrection.

Oh it’s real rich, seeing @HawleyMO talking about false narratives.

Good thing Biden fixed the crisis. Quick too! Good job Joe! [….]

You looking in the mirror when you say someone is spreading false narratives?

Did you pay any attention to the last administration??

I believe the “new low” was January 6th. Ask your friends about it

He was there, with raised fist.

#fckoff

Like when they claim they won an election they clearly lost then incited an insurrection with the help of several US Senators? [….]

And given half a chance to get real power, Josh will stoop much, much lower…[….]

Aren’t you late for your goose stepping lessons?

Shouldn’t you be getting your phone records together? [….]

“Repeat false narritives”. You’re joking right?. Your master, Trump, was the king of false narratives.

Hoo boy, let me tell you about a former President who was the king of false narratives!

You are all for repeating false narrative when it’s done by Trump. Isn’t it a false narrative to say you actually live in the district you supposedly represent?

Spare us your fake outrage. Where was it when trump put children in cages?

Wait- weren’t you the guy that encouraged the insurrectionists on the way into the very building they later attacked? Time to slide off that high horse, @HawleyMO.

It’s shocking to see someone who lied to try to destroy our democracy on behalf of Donald Trump say “It is shocking to see the President of the United States repeat false narratives”.

You are such a projecting, dishonest, seditious clown.

#ResignHawley

You actually helped a President of the United States repeat false narratives, attack law enforcement and then tried to overturn an election you seditious shill. Were you always this deceitful or is this something you practiced?

He practiced. On a trailer.

That’s RICH! The big orange baby who’s ASS you kiss every day still to this day repeats false narratives. You’re such a hypocrite.

Dumb asshole who champions false narratives that lead to an assault on the nation’s capital says what?

Do you ever read what you write you effing idiot?

You’re shocked about false statements? Look back to 1/6. What a phony.

Oh really? The idiot you worship does nothing but lie and spread falsehoods, as do you

Remember when you and the former guy pushed false election fraud claims and your idiot supporters actively threatened and injured law enforcement officers at the capital?

It’s so funny. You were not shocked at all with TFG and his mafioso antics. Obstruction, him trying to steal an election, crimes, corruption, bribes. All of a sudden you discover “a new low?” Where have you been traitor?

And a few more…

Truth in advertising

26 Sunday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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bipartisan myth, Joe Lockhart, social media, Twitter

Today:

Joe Lockhart @joelockhart
Here’s my problem with the Problem Solvers Caucus. They are leading the charge for bipartisanship and thwarting the progressives yet can’t deliver a single Republican vote on reconciliation. Unintentional or not, they are doing the GOP’s work. Get those votes then make demands
8:24 AM · Sep 26, 2021

The greatest trick old media ever pulled was convincing the world that bipartisanship exists.

Has been, is now, and will always be

24 Friday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Roy Blunt, US Senate

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Asshole, Corona virus, COVID-19, Gaslighter, pandemic, right wingnut, Roy Blunt, social media, Twitter, U.S. Senate, vaccine

Roy Blunt (r) [2016 file photo].

What an asshole.

This afternoon:

Senator Roy Blunt @RoyBlunt
Americans deserve more details on how the administration will use vaccines to combat COVID-19 with clear and concise plans that put science ahead of politics.
[….]
1:12 PM · Sep 24, 2021

Have you ever met Mike Parson (r)? Just asking.

As always, there is much hilarity in the responses:

Arsonists demand to know what the fire department is going to do about all these fires in his neighborhood.[….]

Look at the map of Blue & Red States & compare it to vaccination rates. It is so obvious that Trump States reject the vaccines his administration claims to have developed.

Republicans at the federal and state level are to blame for unvaccinated people. The adults who I know who haven’t gotten vaccinated are all Republicans. I can’t understand how Republicans are ok that their voters are dying because of misinformation. Don’t you care about them?

Step 1: end Fox News
Step 2: end Facebook
Step 3: national mask mandates because states like Missouri put Republican anti science ahead of health
Step 4: national vaccine mandates because states like Missouri can’t let its citizens die fast enough to end this

Says the Senator who failed to vote for the commission to investigate the 1/6 assault on our Capital because he had enough details.

You should be pressing Governors if you actually want to accomplish something because the overwhelming majority of vaccine issues are at the state level.

Putting science ahead of politics sounds nice. Maybe you should try it once in a while, Roy.

Don’t hold your breath.

My God. How much more info do people need? Covid = bad, vaccine = good.

Oh, whatever happened to the party of personal responsibility? Here’s a plan – go to one of the 1,000’s of vaccine sites and get the shot.

Get the shot. Protect yourself and neighbors. How hard is that?

I’m sure you have @GovParsonMO‘s phone number. Maybe give him a ring on this one.

You can’t be serious with this. How about you start in our home state where only half the population is vaccinated. What are YOU doing?

WTAF is wrong with you? Joe Biden got the vaccine out to all Americans in an incredible amount of time for free. Talk to your Republican pals about why we are still dealing with Covid.

You are infuriating! You backed a narcissist who never had a plan. How dare you

Science. 2 shots. That’s all you need to tell your constituents. This isn’t hard. Stop being obtuse.

Impossible. It’s Roy Blunt (r) you’re talking about.

Poor Roy. This Twitter stuff really isn’t working for you. You should have a talk with however on your staff that posts these tweets because I have yet to see one single tweet from your account that make one damn bit of sense. Poor dumb bastard!

Claire gets mail

23 Thursday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Claire McCaskill, social media

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Claire McCaskill, hate mail, maroon, missouri, right wingnut, social media, Twitter

Claire McCaskill (D) [2017 file photo].

Today:

Claire McCaskill @clairecmc
So look at this sweet anonymous note I got in the mail today. Hard to understand the kind of anger that makes someone take the time to send me shit like this. And also…no I won’t shut up.
[….]
7:18 PM · Sep 23, 2021

If Claire wasn’t on the Faux News Channel how would this maroon know that she was speaking up? Stalk much? Just asking.

“Faux News channel, fascist groupies” – protest sign, circa 2003- 2004.

Heh.

Close quarters?

23 Thursday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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anti-vaccine, Corona virus, COVID-19, Hypocrisy, missouri, pandemic, social media, Twitter, Vicky Hartzler

Ironic.

Vicky Hartzler (r) [2021 file photo].

Today:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
Frustrated but not surprised the Biden Administration is trying to remove language from the Defense bill that would protect soldiers from a dishonorable discharge because they do not want the Covid-19 vaccine.
[….]
9:38 AM · Sep 23, 2021

As usual, there is much hilarity in some of the responses:

Troops have already taken many vaccines. At this point no religion or medical reason not to be able to take the covid vaccine.

Discharge or let them finish current term if it is before the end of the year.

Vicky, all I can say is read the replies to this Tweet and learn something.

Isn’t that part of the deal when you join the military, follow orders, or suffer the consequences?

Hmm wonder if we could find a way to dishonorably discharge you?

They have 17 mandatory vaccines already. Why is this one different?

You aren’t aren’t familiar with the military much are you?

No worries, just slip it into their salad dressing.

We see what you did there.

Awesome. Good work Biden. If a soldier can’t follow orders to protect themselves and their fellow soldiers, that’s their choice, but they don’t get a pat on the head on their way out.

Frustrated but not surprised you continue to have the worst opinions on covid vaccines.

Frustrated but not surprised that you object this political opportunity and say nothing of the other 16 vaccines they’re mandated to get. Stop embarrassing yourself and your constituents.

Coming from a insurectionists it’s funny u care about anything including any military people
#VickyHartzletisaliar

Many, many vaccinations are already required in the military. Move along you gaslighting fascist.

There’s that.

More faux chicken outrage

23 Thursday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Missouri Senate, social media

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21st Senate District, chicken, Denny Hoskins, faux outrage, Kansas City, MCI, missouri, social media

Denny Hoskins (r) [2016 file photo].

Last night:

Senator Denny Hoskins, CPA @DLHoskins
You have to be kidding me?!?!? Chick-fil-A dropped from group of restaurants planned for new KCI terminal
[….]
8:53 PM · Sep 22, 2021

MCI is in the 21st Senate District? Fast food? Really?

Only two responses, so far:

So, public entities should allow businesses even if they aren’t inclusive. Thanks for the input.

Did you have the same reaction when the gay history exhibit was pulled from the Missouri State Museum?

Well?

Previously:

Why the faux outrage? MCI isn’t in Virginia. (September 22, 2021)

Why the faux outrage? MCI isn’t in Virginia.

22 Wednesday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Josh Hawley, social media, US Senate

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airport, chicken sandwiches, Josh Hawley, Kansas City, LGBTQA+, MCI, social media, Twitter, U.S. Senate, Virginia

Apparently he considers corporate franchise location micromanagement part of his job.

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

Today:

Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
Are you serious? No @ChickfilA at the new KCI because the company is too conservative…
[….]
4:25 PM · Sep 22, 2021

Some of the responses:

The word “conservative” was not used in the story. However, “Not Inclusive” was. Which is true.

If KCI attacked the capitol maybe you’d support them then?

Well, MCI.

Considering that there was no mention of conservatism in that article you are admitting that being conservative means being non-inclusive. Thank goodness for free enterprise.

Conservative? or won’t comply with business hours requirements

You got bigger issues to worry about.

Maybe it’s because people eat on Sunday too.

Have you just said that being “conservative” means not being inclusive? Thank you for your honesty.

Closed on Sunday. Folks need food on Sunday, too

My condolences to the staffer that, during a pandemic, was ordered by the supporter of a violent insurrection that was intended to stop the counting of votes, to Tweet faux outrage about a chicken restaurant.

You don’t even live here so it’s not like you’re gonna be using our airport anyway

We have a looming debt ceiling crisis, a climate crisis, an ongoing pandemic, and a radical right that is still trying to overthrow democracy but sure, ride for your bigot chicken and your culture war bullshit, you moron

Maybe you should resign your senate seat so you can spend your time worrying about fast food options full time!

Don’t you live in Virginia

Do you ever do any actual work?

Only if conservative means homophobic.

Cry more.

This is what you are focused on?

You’re the one equating bigotry with “too conservative” here, you know…

Do you enjoy shooting yourself in the foot this much? Or is any trolling good trolling for you?

#ResignHawley

You run out of things to do?

A. What do you care what happens in MO when YOU LIVE IN VIRGINIA?

B. No preferential treatment just because they are jesusy. They must have accessible hours for flyers.

C. It’s mediocre chicken at best.

D. You need to resign.

Don’t you have better things to do? We have enough pundits pushing culture war garbage as it is.

I thought Kansas was a red state??

Abosultutly…

21 Tuesday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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46th Legislative District, anti-mask, Attorney General, Eric Schmitt, General Assembly, martha Stevens, social media, Twitter

Representative Martha Stevens (D) [2018 file photo]

This afternoon:

Martha Stevens @Martha4MO
Last week our new director of DHSS said, “With the increase in positivity rates among adolescents, it only makes sense to wear a mask.”

Yet our AG who is DESPERATE to win a primary continues to ignore our health experts & cause additional anxiety for parents & educators #MoLeg
[….]
1:43 PM · Sep 21, 2021

Missouri Attorney General and amateur medical expert Eric Schmitt (r) [2021 file photo].

If you haven’t already done so, get vaccinated.

Wear a damn mask.

It’s your party and you can run if you want to

20 Monday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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7th Congressional District, Audrey Richards, missouri, Republican, social media, Twitter

Today from Audrey Richards (r):

Audrey for Congress @Audrey4Congress
In a completely millennial moment, I was unaware that you can’t buy most papers inside the grocery store anymore. [….] Did I go to Harter House and get quarters so I could get five copies out of the machine? Yes. Yes, I did.
[….]
10:54 AM · Sep 20, 2021

What are the odds for 2022?

Campaign Finance: step right up

20 Monday Sep 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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campaign finance, gaming, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C190907 09/20/2021 Mighty Missouri PAC Penn National Gaming, Inc. 3980 Howard Hughes Pkwy Las Vegas NV 89169 9/20/2021 $10,000.00

[emphasis added]

C201152 09/20/2021 Missouri Gaming PAC Isle of Capri Casino, Boonville 100 Isle of Capri Blvd. Boonville MO 65233 9/20/2021 $8,096.66
C201152 09/20/2021 Missouri Gaming PAC Boyd Gaming Corp. 6465 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas NV 89118 9/20/2021 $27,000.00

[emphasis added]

What are the odds?

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