17 Tuesday Dec 2024
Posted in social media
Today:
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
17 Tuesday Dec 2024
Posted in Congress, Mark Alford, social media
Tags
4th Congressional District, cognitive dissonance, former newsreader, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnuts, social media, sycophant, that ridiculous hat
Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo]
Today:
Congressman Mark Alford
[December 17, 2024]
We need to turn the Show Me State into the Grow Me State.
With our new position on House Appropriations, we’ll do everything we can to bring new jobs, businesses, and innovation to Missouri.
Together, we’ll ensure our state grows for generations to come.
[….]
Wait, what?
You can’t be for drastically cutting the federal budget and also insinuating that your seat on Appropriations will allow you to steer those same dollars to Missouri.
Some of the comments:
“we” “our”??? Still using the pluralis majestatis?
“We” are not amused.
So, DOGE says cut all Federal spending and you want to bring pet projects into Missouri? How does that happen? Are you cutting spending or increasing spending but just in your district?
DOGE will probably close Whiteman AFB and combine with Ellsworth in South Dakota.
Mark Alford (r) thinks we’re all stoopit.
Wait, you, yourself, brought absolutely nothing back to Missouri your current term. You voted against all bills that Democratic leaders placed and passed bring to Missouri much needed Infrastructure and jobs….
You are laughable, at best.
I thought you were concerned about the federal deficit. Your post here sounds like pork barrel first priorities.
Good luck with that when the tariffs kick in.
Considering our senators bring zero dollars back to Missouri, it’s going to be a challenge. Considering Missouri underfunds education, has a high maternal death rate, and underpaid state workers, including our highway department, nurturing growth will be difficult.
Healthcare is a problem. Most of our rural areas are Healthcare desserts. We need more doctors, nurses and hospitals. And health insurance is killing people.
Deportation first. No dreamers no DACA horseshit absolutely deport every last one. And then let’s talk
Is somebody going to tell him?
Mark Alford (r) [2022 file photo].
16 Monday Dec 2024
Posted in Missouri General Assembly, Missouri House
Just asking.
Bill prefiling for the 2025 legislative session of the Missouri General Assembly has started.
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
It’s a cult.
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE BILL NO. 318 [pdf]
103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLYINTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS.
0723H.01I
DANA RADEMAN MILLER, Chief ClerkAN ACT
To repeal section 115.306, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to qualifications for public office.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
[….]
(1) This subsection shall be known as the “Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act”.
(2) A person who has been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the federal laws of the United States of America or to a felony under the laws of this state or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in this state shall not be disqualified as a candidate for elective public office in the state of Missouri if otherwise qualified.
[….]
Representative Michael Davis, a Republican, represents part of Cass County (District 56) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2020.
In addition to his legislative duties, Davis works in education. He previously worked for Americans for Prosperity as a Grassroots Engagement Director for the Kansas City area.
Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Harris-Stowe State University and a Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law. During law school, Davis served as president of the Washburn Law chapter of the Federalist Society.
Davis currently resides in Belton.
“…’Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act’…”
That’s some own goal.
16 Monday Dec 2024
Posted in Congress, Mark Alford, social media
Tags
4th Congressional District, former news, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnut, social media, sycophant, that ridiculous hat
Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].
Congressman Mark Alford
[December 16, 2024]
We’re honored to serve on the House Appropriations Committee.
Its role is defined by the U.S. Constitution: “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” The committee oversees all discretionary spending.
[….]
Is that like a participation trophy? Just asking.
Some of the responses:
Here’s a thought. Instead of removing Social Security and health benefits from poor Americans, why don’t we end lifetime benefits for members of Congress? Let’s see the report on Congress member’s perks. I’ll bet there is a lot that we can cut out there.
especially when they are either rich when they run or become very rich during and after they serve
So if/when Trump violates the Impoundment Control Act what will “WE” do?
Who is “we?”
Do you require a handler at all times?
Heh.
Who the heck is “we”? [….]
“We” ??? Are “we” now the Queen of England?
Does that mean you will give members of Congress a budget and not allow billions spent on waste on Capitol Hill?
“We” is a pronoun. At least mark is exercising his language skills to include pronouns.
Republican Congressman Proposes Raising Retirement Age to Reduce Federal Debt.
This is how you want to reduce the debt. [….]
Congressman Mark Alford, you are not qualified to serve on the Appropriations Committee. You do not have the education, nor you do have government service or work experience to serve on such a committee. About the only experience you bring to that table is how to fail at numerous small business attempts. The 4th District deserves better.
Congress should be paid the Federal minimum wage, so they understand exactly how much that gives a person to live on.
Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].
15 Sunday Dec 2024
Posted in campaign finance
Tags
Donlad Trump, Eric Greitens, FEC, Federal Election Commission, grift, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission
Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].
In November:
Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens at center of pay-to-play allegations in Trump transition team
Boris Epshteyn isn’t accused of doing anything illegal but the investigation appeared designed to weaken or eliminate his prominent position within Trump’s orbit.
[….]
The review also examined a complaint from former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, who resigned in scandal but has expressed interest in joining Trump’s administration. Greitens signed a declaration last week recounting a Nov. 7 conversation with Epshteyn that alleged that his “overall tone and behavior gave me the impression of an implicit expectation to engage in business dealings with him before he would advocate for or suggest my appointment to the President. This created a sense of unease and pressure on my part.”
[….]
Really.
We remember.
At the Missouri Ethics Commission for Eric Greitens’ (r) 2016 gubernatorial campaign:
C151053 07/18/2016 GREITENS FOR MISSOURI SEALs for Truth P.O. Box 29525 Washington DC 20017 7/18/2016 $1,975,000.00
[emphasis added]
Via the Federal Election Commission [FEC]:
We never could figure out where the money for that $1,975,000.00 single contribution originated.
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
A perfect fit for the second Trump (r) administration.
Previously:
Campaign Finance: Oh, like they couldn’t come up with another $25,000.00? (July 18, 2016)
Campaign Finance: attempting to follow the money… (October 15, 2016)
14 Saturday Dec 2024
Posted in campaign finance
Tags
17th Senate District, campaign finance, Clay County Commonsense, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, PAC, right wingnuts
Yesterday at the Missouri Ethics Commission:
C242748 12/13/2024 Clay County Commonsense PAC Elect Republicans 8000 Maryland Ave Ste 1120 Saint Louis MO 63105 12/13/2024 $5,001.00
It’s fundraising, all the time.
In the last election:
“Whatever it is, it ain’t local.“ Clay County is on the western side of Missouri, across the state from St. Louis.
Well, that didn’t work:
State of Missouri – General Election, November 05, 2024
Official Results
As announced by the Board of State Canvassers on December 05, 2024Office/Candidate Name Party Votes % of Votes
State Senator – District 17 59 of 59 Precincts Reported
Jerry Nolte Republican 39,650 47.002%
Maggie Nurrenbern Democratic 44,709 52.998%
Total Votes: 84,359
[emphasis added]
This time.
12 Thursday Dec 2024
Posted in Uncategorized
Tags
19th Legislative District, Agenda 2025, Kansas City, LGBTQIA+, missouri, town hall, Townhall, Wick Thomas
“…If someone hands you their playbook, read the playbook, read the plays…”
“…But I think that there is a lot of reason to be hopeful. They have really, look, they’ve rallied us, you know. How many times have we seen this many people in a room together, uh, working towards a shared movement? When was the last time you saw that or felt that? We use this moment, and we keep going forward…”
Missouri Representative-elect Wick Thomas (D) – 19th Legislative District.
On Sunday night the LGBTQIA+ community in Kansas City, Missouri held a Townhall in a supportive establishment on Main Street. More than 150 people attended the over two-hour standing room only event.
Missouri State Representative-elect Thomas Wick (D):
.
….We’re underrepresented in that building um, and we did change that. Um, I’m gonna do what I can, um, behind the scenes. I need everyone here to come visit [Jefferson City], though. I need everyone here to lobby. And I’m gonna, we’re gonna be doing a lot of trainings. We’re gonna, uh, be explaining how to get down there, but that’s the people’s house. That is not, that is not their house. That is the people’s house, that is everyone in this room’s house. So, please come visit. Uh, I’m gonna need some friends and some friendly faces I think….
[….]
…[bill] prefiling has started for the next session. Um, there are about six bills I think so far that specifically target our community. Um, they are actually not quite as egregious as I had expected the prefiled bills to be so far, But they are not, uh, they’re not good. Um, and there’s very high opportunity for there to be more [inaudible]. We’re still in prefiling so none of these will be moving forward yet.
Uh, we have to be really smart about how we move forward….
[….]
….Our community is gonna be targeted. I have here with me, uh [voices: “Boo!”], everyone’s favorite book Project 2025, but, and I know, I know, right. But I am a librarian, I’m not leaving this here but if you want to look through it, I have been trying to get through to any of the parts that address gender, or sex, um, or marriage, or anything that affects our community.
Um, there’s a lot in there. If someone hands you their playbook, read the playbook, read their plays. So, we’re gonna have to be really smart, we’re gonna have to be really organized, we’re gonna have to be really educated, and we’re gonna have to come together as a community. That’s the biggest piece. Look how many people are in this room right now. This is just the people who could be here tonight. There’s so many people that care about this community, that care about us, that are our allies that we would never know. And we have to start building those coalitions, um, some unexpected coalitions. I have some people who supported my candidacy that I never, never would have thought would have supported me and our community in the way that they have.
We’re gonna have to be really bold, reaching out to people that we wouldn’t have expected to be our allies because it is going to be bad. I’m not going to sugar coat it. There is a lot working against us. Um, we are obviously being targeted, as a state vote for poor governance, we are not going to allow that anymore, though. And, hopefully I can open up those halls and, uh, and help everyone get down there, start lobbying. ‘Cause again, they need to hear. They need to hear from each of this in this room.
Uh, that’s, that’s how we’re gonna make this change.
And, please vote. Please, uh, do, but also, like be active in your communities. Do direct action. Do whatever you think is your place in this movement, but do it all. You know, like I believe in a multitude of tactics. We’re gonna have to, have to use all of them in the coming years.
But I think that there is a lot of reason to be hopeful. They have really, look, they’ve rallied us, you know. How many times have we seen this many people in a room together, uh, working towards a shared movement? When was the last time you saw that or felt that? We use this moment, and we keep going forward….
Previously:
LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 9, 2024)
Justice Horn – LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 10, 2024)
Liz Davis – LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 10, 2024)
Arden Pearson – LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 12, 2024)
12 Thursday Dec 2024
Posted in Uncategorized
“People are more important than beliefs”
On Sunday night in Kansas City the LGBTQIA+ community in Kansas City, Missouri held a Townhall in a supportive establishment on Main Street. More than 150 people attended the over two-hour standing room only event.
Arden Pearson.
Arden Pearson, Missouri Kansas Queer Law:
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….Our family law branch is getting a lot more busy now that we, after the election, so we do divorces, we do a lot of second parent adoptions right now, and really, anything under the family law umbrella we’re willing to talk about…
[….]
…We’ve seen a really big influx of cases after the election, which really makes a lot of sense, it’s a scary time, you want to get your items in order. Uh, so, because of that we have had to refer some more people on than we would like to do. So, we are trying to get a good network of attorneys that we trust with our queer clients and that we can refer people on to. So, even if you don’t know if we can handle the kind of law or like the legal question that you have, feel free to reach out and we’ll see if can put you in touch with someone that we think can help you. That’s kind of our goal…
[….]
…So, we will do gender marker changes in Missouri and name changes in both Kansas and Missouri. If you are worried about getting a gender marker change in Missouri because of how strict their laws are and you only have hormone therapy, please reach out to us, we can talk to you about getting that done and taken care of.
So, I’ve had, like I said, I’ve had a lot of people come and want to speak to me and my law partner because of the election results and what is going to happen, what the future is going to hold. We have no idea. But we have some thoughts. And I’m going to share probably the two most asked questions that I have received so far.
So, the first one is about marriage. Do we think that you marriage is going to go away? And in the off chance that it does, what can I do to protect the legal rights that I already have?
We don’t think that they are going to be going after gay marriage because I think they’re going after trans rights. And gay marriage is lower on the, on their bucket list at this stage. They’re not too concerned about it. However, I understand that that is a fear. I think that we’re going to see it coming from really far away because there is several layers of protection at this stage. We still have Obergefell and President Biden and the Congress got, passed the freedom to marry in 2022 [Public Law No: 117-228 (12/13/2022); Respect for Marriage Act]. So, there are several layers of protection that they have to go through, so we’ll see it coming.
However, it’s still fair to be nervous. And my main recommendation is to get your estate plan in order, get that all taken care of, and powers of attorney. So, powers of attorney are really important, especially for trans folks who don’t have affirming family. So, you can have two different kinds of powers of attorney. Medical and then a general, which I generally say is for, like, financial things. If you are a trans person and you don’t have affirming family, I highly recommend getting a medical power of attorney put in place right away. Because you can designate who will make medical decisions for you if you’re incapacitated. That’s really important…
[….]
…And then the other question that I’ve been getting asked a lot is about trans rights. Um, we, like I said, that’s where I think people, the, that’s what’s being attacked the most right now. Um, and medical care’s really scary, the Supreme Court heard that for adolescents this week. And the Supreme Court will take a while, so we’ll hear about that in a little bit. But my biggest recommendation is to work on getting your gender marker done if you live in Missouri as soon as possible.
And the biggest thing is to get your passport taken care of. So, your passport is a federal document, so that’s the quickest thing that Trump can change. Um, and right now it’s a self-attestation to change your gender marker on your passport. So, you can just request that they change it and they will. You can also get an X gender marker on there. And with a passport you can have a passport book or you can also get just like a card. So, you can use that for like almost any kind of identification, except for a driving incident. So, if you can’t get your preferred gender or, not your preferred gender, your gender on the correct documentation, like if you live in Kansas, a passport is a really good option. And because it’s federal we are recommending that you get that taken care of right now.
Um, my final note on that is if you are non-binary and looking at the X gender marker there are some considerations to think about if you are actually traveling outside the United States. Um, some folks are not friendly for trans people and that outs you very, very quickly. So, think about it, but the option is there…
[….]
Previously:
LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 9, 2024)
Justice Horn – LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 10, 2024)
Liz Davis – LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 10, 2024)
“Trans Liberation Now” – March 29, 2023
11 Wednesday Dec 2024
Posted in Congress, Mark Alford, social media
Tags
4th Congressional District, federal budget, former newsreader, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnut, social media, that ridiculous hat
Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].
Yesterday:
Congressman Mark Alford
[December 11, 2024]
Our national debt has hit almost $36 trillion, and we’re spending more on interest than on our entire defense budget.
This is unsustainable—we must restore fiscal responsibility to secure our future.
[….]
Some of the responses:
Republicans ALWAYS blow a Grand Canyon sized hole in the Budget – never fails… and how many more BILLION$ is DHS gonna add to that when y’all start rounding up the low-wage work force…???
Trump added massive numbers to the debt. He will do so again.
Thanks to Donnie dark. Look out he’s going to make it worse with those tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires.
You make us laugh, mark.
Mark makes me angry! Why do we put the most stupid people in positions of power?
Pandering on tv again
That’s all he knows how to do. He’s not a smart man, you know. #useless
so I guessing you will not have a deficit under Trump is what you are saying?
Heh.
Not if past history repeats itself, national debt increased 40.43% under the tyrant Trump.
The wall seemed pretty expensive.
How DARE you suggest cutting the Social Security that I paid for over 40YEARS! Just to give the VERY RICH a tremendous tax cut. Djt lied when he said he wouldn’t touch social security or Medicare. Make the very rich pay their FAIR share and support your middle class constituents not your wealthy out of state Donors!
“The third rail of American politics.”
So, how are you going to pay for these mass deportations?
Huge chunk of debt from Rumps first term
Instead of removing Social Security and health benefits for the poor, why don’t we end lifetime benefits for members of Congress?
Social Security and Medicare are NOT entitlements. They are paid for by taxpayers themselves. Instead of meeting with billionaire and millionaires like Musk and Ranshwamy to cut the limited income of senior citizen to justify tax cuts once again for those very millionaires and billionaires, you should consider raising the salary amount you deduct social security on. Currently that salary amount is $166,000. It is unimaginable that the way you people want to come up with the money to give these people another tax cut is sickening and puts seniors at risk of living in poverty, Something people like yourself and millionaires and billionaires don’t get because they’ve never been through it
Congressman Mark Alford You’re part of the problem.
House Republican Mark Alford eyes Medicare, Social Security for DOGE cuts.
[….]
And 25% of that entire debt was accumulated during Traitor Trumps first term. Is he going to shoot for 50% in his second term.
This is the same scumbag, along with Rich McCormick, and Mike Lee that is pushing for cuts on SS and Medicare to kiss Elon Musk’s filthy apartheid ass.
These people aren’t interested in fixing American issues, simply gaslighting the problems, tricking the electorate into siding either their perspectives and then attacking anything that benefits everyday Americans.
When you keep voting against your own self interests, there are consequences. 10 Billionaires will form Trump’s 2nd term government. If you believe the oligarchy and their swamp care about you, you are the fool.
imagination has nothing to do with it. While you might be delusional, I’m simply stating a fact. Public domain knowledge. Alford and McCormick are both on recent record stating as much.
Instead of gaslighting, take five minutes and look it up. Clearly you have internet access and some modicum of know-how if you are blasting bullsh!t on Facebook, even if you lack common-sense.
Well then, Trumpty Dumpty is not your guy!!
Fuck you.
Heh.
Congressman Mark Alford did a Fox Business interview and threatened to cut Social Security & Medicare. Fox 4 KC set up an interview with him todaY at 5 to ask him about his statements, and he cancelled last minute.
HEADS UP, ALFORD VOTER. HE’S ON TV THREATENING TO CUT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
Keep getting your insider trading info and talk about raising retirement age. Dirtbag. Do your f’n job and stop ripping the country off. Why don’t you suggest term limits for yourself instead
Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].
And:
Congressman Mark Alford
[December 11, 2024]
We’re on the Armed Services Committee, and the data is clear: China is outpacing us in nearly every area of military armament, especially missiles.
This chart hangs in my office as a stark reminder—we must rebuild our military to deter threats and ensure peace through strength.
[….]
Some of the responses:
My take is this has occurred because Congress has failed to do its job. Maybe spend less time campaigning and groveling for dollars, so Congress can spend more time actually addressing issues. You spend lots of effort saying there are problems, but where are the results in fixing the problems?
Congressman Mark Alford so Social Security, Medicare, and SNAP are going to be erased, just to feed more money into the largest waster of tax payers money? Tell me. How much has been wasted over the last few decades alone, just trying to replace the Humvee and M-16/4 platform. We still don’t have a solid replacement for either, and it’s cost taxpayers hundreds of billions. Clean up military waste and leave social programs alone.
Peace through escalation?
10 Tuesday Dec 2024
Posted in Uncategorized
Liz Davis.
Sunday night in Kansas City the LGBTQIA+ community in Kansas City, Missouri held a Townhall in a supportive establishment on Main Street. More than 150 people attended the over two-hour standing room only event.
Liz Davis, Liz Davis Therapy Group:
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….The second Trump administration is causing a lot of people to be overly worried, stressed, anxious, and have other mental health symptoms. I know, at least personally, with some clients. I have these orange pillows in my office and I’ve literally had multiple clients like, where we just like, get our anger out by punching the orange pillows. [laughter] It’s like, yeah, we’re punching this mother fucking orange face in, you know, [laughter] like. ‘Cause we’re like, we’ll fight it out, and then we’ll process it, then we’ll cry, then we’ll, you know, grieve, and, and we just get it out…
[….]
…The one thing I wanted to say is that also the holiday season is coming up. And dealing with family and possibly family members who voted differently than you did, or who voted for Trump may bring anxiety or a little bit of conflict into what should be a joyful time. And, um, despite that there are tools and ways that we can cope with that, that I just wanted to speak to.
And, like, one of the ways is just being clear and direct. And, for example, it’s saying things like ‘I’m not comfortable discussing my relationships, let’s focus on catching up on work or hobbies instead.’ You know, just like diverting to something more like general if people start bringing up things that you’re not comfortable talking about.
Secondly, is limiting your time. And that is something I’ve personally had to do with my family. Where if gatherings feel overwhelming you can plan like an exit strategy, um. Let them know you’ll only be able to stay for a couple of hours or just have a backup plan. I even tell my clients sometimes ‘go hide in the bathroom and take a breather.’ No one’s gonna question how long you’re in the bathroom, ’cause, you never know what you’re doing in there. So, like if you need to do some decompression and some deep breathing and some, you know, mindfulness, go hide in the bathroom and like just take a break.
Um, next is prepare to, prepare responses for tough topics. So, like, having go to phrases like, ‘I don’t want to get into politics right now, let’s just acknowledge that we disagree and just try to enjoy the today.’ And just being that diffusing presence, right, like if someone’s gonna come to you with conflict just why spend the holidays that way? That’s exhausting, like, we may as well just like divert it back to ‘Can we just remember what this is supposed to actually be about?’
[….]
… Next, is create a self-care plan, which I’m a huge fan of. Um, build in time for yourself before and after family events for self-care and recharge with activities that ground you. So, I’m a big fan of like making sure you are going into family holiday events, where it may be conflictual or difficult, in the most grounded head space that you can. And also having a plan for when you get home to make sure that you’re taking care of yourself in ways that serve you. And that’s different for everyone, so I can’t get to specifics. But whatever brings you peace, comfort, and joy I recommend having a plan for that.
And lastly, it’s being able to say ‘No’ without guilt. If you have to skip a gathering, um, that’s honestly okay. You can politely decline by saying like, ‘I won’t be able to make it this year, but I hope you all have a wonderful time.’ Like, ‘Love you, I just can’t be there.’
[….]
Setting boundaries doesn’t make you a bad family member, it just makes you someone who values your own mental health and wellbeing. And like, sometimes we all have to do that. And I, I can speak from personal experience that it was hard for my family at first, but they got fucking used to it. [laughter]
So, those are my little tips and tricks for the holidays….
Previously:
LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 9, 2024)
Justice Horn – LGBTQIA+ Townhall Meeting – Kansas City, Missouri – December 8, 2024 (December 10, 2024)