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Gov. Mike Parson (r): on the importance of being a sycophant

26 Sunday Jul 2020

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Accessed this morning, in Missouri:

Missouri DHSS web site – July 26, 2020.

Yesterday morning:

Mike Parson @mikeparson
Joe Biden is showing how out of touch he is by calling these peaceful protests.

Americans want law and order, and I support President @realDonaldTrump for making sure that our citizens are protected.
[….]
11:08 AM · Jul 25, 2020

Some of the responses:

Yeah, the lady with the flowers was a REAL threat…pft

In another state.

Hey just a question have 145,000 Americans died of graffiti and fireworks or no? Maybe your guy who goes golfing every fucking weekend and said ‘it is what it is’ could show how in touch he is and ADDRESS THE PANDEMIC that is killing people.

Like when Trump tear-gassed peaceful protestors to have his crazy photo op with the bible? He took an oath to serve all Americans and he has only been a bully to anyone that doesn’t agree with him. Any president that expects total loyalty… I’d say he wants to be a dictator!

Governor, when do you plan to visit the protests to speak with your constituents about their concerns for white supremacy & systemic racism?

You’re making a lot of statements based off of what you’ve seen on Fox News and not in person.

You sound like a fascist.

Actually, Mike, how many people have been killed by protesters? The only physical violence I’ve seen is from Trump troopers gassing moms with bike helmets and dads with leaf blowers. You’re assessment is dead wrong.

Dude. This mess is TRUMP’S America we’re living in.

Looks like illegal militia and corrupt cops

THIS is what the TRUMP PRESIDENCY looks like.

Yup, someone’s gotta save us from terrorist moms.

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

You first

07 Tuesday Jul 2020

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Spend a semester in a classroom of students first, I dare you. Then get back to us and tell everyone how it worked out.

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

Seriously. He doesn’t know shit from shinola.

Today from Missouri Governor Mike Parson (r), fresh from kissing Donald Trump’s (r) ass:

Mike Parson @mikeparson
It is vital that we can safely reopen schools and get children back in the classroom.

I am thankful for the leadership of the Trump Administration for meeting with state leaders today to discuss reopening schools across the country.
[….]
6:26 PM · Jul 7, 2020

Some of the comments:

“leadership”
“Trump Administration”

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

You can’t do it safely

You’re up to your waste in you know where.
#WorstGovernorEver

So what’s your plan??? What creative ideas did T Rump and you come up with?? Can we have a few details??? Or is it just reopen the schools, figure it out amongst yourselves???

As soon as you walked out of that room, he will never remember your name or who the hell you are. Keep kissing his ass though.

You know how some people seem to achieve a position a couple levels above their capabilities? That’s you, when you were Lt Governor.

How many times are you going to post the same shit? No matter how many, you still look and sound like a moron.

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

Previously:

Gov. Mike Parson (r): Do the right thing (March 23, 2020)

Gov. Mike Parson (r): “What, me worry?” (March 26, 2020

Gov. Mike Parson (r): Still wringing your hands, eh? (March 28, 2020)

Are you smarter than Missouri’s governor? (March 31, 2020)

Are you smarter than Missouri’s governor? – part 2 (March 31, 2020)

Are you smarter than Missouri’s governor? – meta (April 1, 2020)

Campaign Finance: just the right amount of cash to prop someone up

12 Friday Jun 2020

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Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C201214 06/12/2020 Republican Governors Association – Missouri 2020 Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 250 Washington DC 20006 6/10/2020 $600,000.00

[emphasis added]

A small part of the down payment.

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

Uh oh

30 Saturday May 2020

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This is not good.

Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
Today I signed Executive Order 20-11 to declare that a State of Emergency exists in Missouri due to civil unrest. The Missouri National Guard and the Missouri Highway Patrol stand ready to support local authorities.
[….]
9:28 PM · May 30, 2020

The press release:

Governor Parson Activates Missouri National Guard to Assist Local Authorities and Protect Citizens from Violence and Property Destruction
May 30, 2020

Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson today signed Executive Order 20-11 to declare that a State of Emergency exists in Missouri due to civil unrest. The Missouri National Guard and the Missouri Highway Patrol stand ready to support local authorities.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of George Floyd. We are also saddened by the acts of violence that have transpired across our nation and state in response to this event. At this time, we are taking a proactive approach to protect Missouri and its people,” Governor Mike Parson said.

Citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and protest, and the State of Missouri is committed to protecting the lawful exercise of these rights.

Despite the many peaceful assemblies, there are other events occurring throughout Missouri that have created conditions of distress and hazards to the safety, welfare, and property of residents and visitors in our communities that are beyond the capacities of local authorities.

“Violence and destruction are not the answers,” Governor Mike Parson said. “I support those who are calling for justice and peace. However, a small element has seized on these peaceful demonstrations to commit violent acts that endanger the lives of citizens and bring destruction to our communities. This violence not only threatens public safety and destroys economic opportunity; it drowns out the voices of the peaceful demonstrators calling for justice and working to improve our nation.”

This Executive Order calls the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri, or his designee, to forthwith call and order into active service such portions of the National Guard as he deems necessary to aid the executive officials of Missouri to protect life and property.

It is further ordered and directed that the Adjutant General or his designee, and through him, the commanding officer of any unit or other organization of the National Guard, to take such action and employ such equipment as may be necessary in support of civilian authorities and provide such assistance as may be authorized and directed by Governor Parson.

Definitely not good.

Gov. Mike Parson (r): safety, meh, voting, meh

28 Thursday May 2020

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“…You know, I hope people feel safe, but, uh, to go out and vote. But, if they don’t, you know, the number one thing is their safety should be number one, so if they don’t, um, then, then, don’t go out and vote. You know, you know, I don’t know that I’ve ever heard myself say that, but, but, you know if you didn’t feel safe than I wouldn’t do that…”

Today, at Governor Mike Parson’ (r) press conference.

Governor Mike Parson (r) – press conference – May 28, 2020.

On voting in the June 2, 2020 local elections:

Question: …Uh, Governor, there’s gonna be, uh, municipal and local elections all over the state June second. Um, do you plan on voting in the local elections, and, uh, are you gonna go in person?

Gov. Mike Parson (r): You know, I don’t know if I’ll go in person or absentee, yet, you know. Not for sure. But I’ll plan on voting then. If at all possible, if I can.

Question: Okay. And, um, is there any message that you have for Missourians who are contemplating, uh, going to vote in person on Tuesday?

Gov. Mike Parson (r): Yeah, I hope they get out and I hope they vote. That’s one of the most, uh, important things we can all do is to vote. I think most of your elected officials that I know of across the state, I think they’re well prepared, they know the situation. And I think they’re gonna make that safe. As any where else you go in the State of Missouri, whether it’s some other business or that. But, I, I’m confident that counties and the local elected officials understand, uh, what we’re up against here. And they’re gonna be, uh, uh, above all means they’re gonna be making sure it’s safe. It’s there. I think the Secretary of State was out a week or two ago, I mean to almost every polling place in the state making sure they had equipment there. Making sure they were prepared when this vote comes, so. You know, I hope people feel safe, but, uh, to go out and vote. But, if they don’t, you know, the number one thing is their safety should be number one, so if they don’t, um, then, then, don’t go out and vote. You know, you know, I don’t know that I’ve ever heard myself say that, but, but, you know if you didn’t feel safe than I wouldn’t do that. So, but I hope people feel safe enough to go out and vote. For those elections are important. They’re important for what happens down the road as we all see right now what elected officials on the local level are doing and how important it is to make sure you got the right people in the right place.

Every polling place? Really?

It’s nice to know what’s important.

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

Still, no mask

13 Wednesday May 2020

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Today:

Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
The @Missouri_NG has been preventing the spread of COVID-19 by conducting medical screenings at government facilities throughout the state, including the State Capitol. This afternoon, I took a moment to stop by the stations and thank our Citizen-Soldiers for their hard work.
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1:14 PM · May 13, 2020

Meanwhile, the Governor of Missouri is doing his damnedest to undo their good work.

There was much hilarity in the responses:

You do support Trump 100%. He doesn’t wear a mask either. Thank you for being such a great role model for the Show Me State.

All guardsmen are helping protect you by wearing masks, but you can’t return the favor?

Where’s your mask…I mean leadership?

Still missing for both.

But not ALL, MO “State Government” buildings… right Boss Hog? So is this for show? Why aren’t all state buildings that have “Essential Staff” included? Just for the “important people”?

Where’s your mask?! So selfish

Wearing a mask = consideration and respect for others. Too bad you chose partisanship over respect.

First thing I thought when I saw the pics.
So, the partisanship is in place.
Not wearing a mask means you support 45 and are MAGA.
That’s it.
I’m wearing a mask.
#TrumpOwnsEveryDeath

why don’t you take a moment to put on a mask.

So you “thank” them by breathing on them? Terrible leadership and example during an epidemic. [….]

Masks are for the protection of others. Thank you @Missouri_NG for following guidelines.

Where is your mask? Please TRY to set an example.

@GovParsonMO is NOT 6 feet away from the service members in any of the pics he’s posted. He is NOT wearing a mask OR practicing social distancing.

No mask?

No mask.

WEAR A FREAKING MASK IF YOU WANT TO SHOW RESPECT. They did it for you.

Without a mask. You continue to be irresponsible and selfish.

Freedom has nothing to do with trying to save people around you from getting sick. It’s something you should do to be a good person because you don’t want others to get sick. It’s very simple. Bringing freedom into this isn’t comparable at all.

I think that, if you care about citizen soldiers and want show it, you would demonstrate care for their health by wearing a mask. I know that there is pressure not to do so, but to stop the spread of covid-19 we should wear masks, not a big sacrifice.

Put a mask on. You are selfish.

And, a pandering right wingnut tool.

So you’re a “do as I say not as I do” kind of governor. If we have to wear masks you have to as well. You are a lousy leader.

where’s your mask? who do you think you are, trump?

Wear. A. Mask.

WEAR A GODDAMN MASK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wear the mask.

Why aren’t you wearing a mask?

Why are you not wearing a mask? You are showing no respect for or consideration to the health of those around you.

Their masks protect YOU while YOUR mask protects THEM… wait… you weren’t wearing a mask… wtf is wrong with you?! Shameful!

Governor, the president and VP are both idiots for walking around with no mask-but they are also tested every day. Are you also tested every day, or are you just in the business of endangering others with your carelessness?

Gee, if only someone in the media could ask him those questions.

Why don’t you wear a mask for their sake & to show respect to them, since they clearly prefer them being worn?! I don’t understand the outlandish need to ignore science and medical expert recommendations even if it’s your personal preference.

Would it kill you to wear a mask? You are disgusting!

What about test? They offering testing? Huh huh huh… I didn’t think so … and again your ass isn’t wearing a mask! You are shameful. EVERYONE VOTE IN NOVEMBER LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!

WEAR A FUCKING MASK

You need to stop with your daily virtue signaling posts about re-engaging safely. Because here you are AGAIN not wearing a mask. Showing complete and total disregard and disrespect for the people around you.

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

Saundra McDowell (r): the clear path to victory

09 Saturday May 2020

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Saundra McDowell (r) is running for governor.

Peak right wingnut:

Saundra McDowell @mcdowellformo
What do these two patriots have in common? The Deep State tried and failed to take them both down.

Justice needs to be served. If elected I will establish a task force to root out bad actors in Jefferson City and have the same team look into the ousting of our former Governor.
[….]
5:24 PM · May 9, 2020

First, you’ve got to believe that the Jefferson City theatre guild will have a turf issue with this.

Second, pass the popcorn, this will almost make it worthwhile to cross over to the republican primary.

Previously:

How not to run for State Auditor (October 6, 2018)

Campaign Finance: on a roll (October 13, 2018)

Campaign Finance: State Auditor – 8 days before the general election (October 30, 2018)

Defeated Republican challenger for State Auditor raises $67,227.81, gets 1,060,066 votes (November 7, 2018)

Sociopath

04 Monday May 2020

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He wears his willful ignorance, inhumanity, and lack of empathy like it’s a badge of honor.

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2019 file photo].

Today:

American Bridge @American_Bridge
Wearing a mask is a simple act that could save lives. When asked why he didn’t wear a mask today,
@GovParsonMO said simply: “I choose not to.”
This isn’t leadership. #Missouri deserves better. #MOGov #COVID19
[….]
4:19 PM · May 4, 2020

The transcript:

Question: Hello, governor. Um, I know that you mentioned masks before.

Governor Mike Parson (r): Right.

Question: Um, and you went to the DAV in Joplin and there were a lot of veterans who were wearing masks.

Governor Mike Parson (r): Right.

Question: Um, why did you personally not wear a mask?

Governor Mike Parson (r): I choose not to.

Question: Um, when the public goes out of their houses because it’s Monday and the loosening of ordner, orders happened today, do you encourage the public to wear masks?

Governor Mike Parson (r): I think it’s up to the individuals. I, I don’t think that’ government’s role to mandate who wears a mask and who don’t. I think it works perfectly simple. The business owners there provided masks for the employees, they want ’em to wear ’em. That’s the way it should be. If you want to wear a mask and you go in a business, then wear a mask. Uh, but if you don’t, I don’t think it’s government’s place to regulate that. I think everybody, again, I’m gonna go back to what I’ve said all along. It’s your personal responsibility, just like you wearing a mask today, you want to wear one. You know, nobody required you to wear it or not wear one today. You want to do that. And I think every individual should have that freedom to do that. Again, common sense, self discipline, your choice.

Evidently he’s never encountered the concept of asymptomatic viral transmission. You know, like at a meat packing plant and in the surrounding community.

“…just like you wearing a mask today, you want to wear one…”

Because she’s not stupid. Nor is she a sociopath.

“…Again, common sense, self discipline, your choice…”

He can’t be that fucking stupid, can he? In the same breath he states that wearing a mask takes common sense and discipline. He’s arguing that he lacks both.

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

Don’t be like Mike Parson (r).

Wear a mask, save lives.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Previously:

We don’t have a prayer (May 2, 2020)

Uh, no (May 2, 2020)

Your mileage will vary in Missouri (May 3, 2020)

Gov. Mike Parson (r): not exactly the brightest bulb in the chandelier (May 4, 2020)

Gov. Mike Parson (r): not exactly the brightest bulb in the chandelier

04 Monday May 2020

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This morning. No masks.

Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
Starting the morning down in Joplin today. Teresa and I visited CDL Electric Company to talk with staff about the adjustments the company made during the shutdown as an essential business and what safety measures are in place to help keep employees and customers safe.
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8:54 AM · May 4, 2020

“…Safety measures…”

What a menace to public health. Well, was everyone tested for COVID-19 before the photo-op? Or was everyone in attendance a right wingnut anti-science moron? Just asking.

The responses are priceless:

What a great invisible face mask, Governor? Where did you get it?

Good for you! Shake some hands, sir! Breathe those droplets in deeply!

Seriously? No masks?
Bad example Governor.

Discussing safety measures—without wearing masks.

Nice mask. Did you make that yourself?

Set an example for Missourians. Wear a mask.

NO MASKS??? WHAT THE HELL GOVERNOR?

Dumbshit isn’t wearing a mask. Missourians, we are screwed

Is this satire? You’re discussing how to keep employees and customers safe and you aren’t wearing a mask? You are an utter joke and a clown and I can’t wait to be one of the many Missourians who votes you out in November.

“Is this satire?…” Sadly, no.

And if the employers in this get-together aren’t wearing masks, do you trust them to protect their employees?

And no mask on?

Wear a mask you fucking idiot

WEAR A MASK. DIPSHIT!

Don’t be like Mike Parson (r).

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Previously:

We don’t have a prayer (May 2, 2020)

Uh, no (May 2, 2020)

Your mileage will vary in Missouri (May 3, 2020)