These people take literally dozens of vaccines in the military – and it was just this one they refused to take – for political reasons.
If a soldier refuses a life-saving vaccine, will he refuse to save a brother in arms? They weren’t fired. They QUIT. I don’t want them back.
This one wasn’t a vaccine, it was an experimental drug that effects your very DNA that was illegally pushed on a captive audience.
They exist, apparently.
It’s what happens when you have an illegitimate regime full of diversity hires
That would be classified as a particularly obvious dog whistle.
For starters dbag, it is essential that military personnel have the ability to follow orders and recognize the chain of command.
The GOP wud weaken our military command by giving every soldier a choice of which rules and commands to obey. Military cannot work that way. Talk abt a Banana Republic. Can you imagine the day when every “who ha” in the U.S. has assault weapons & answers to a militia ldr, perhaps w/ a swastika on his uniform?
Maybe they were extra, you know like the Twitter employees you laughed about.
They were in the military and refused to follow an order. Of course they were fired. They have shown they will not follow orders.
The military is about following orders, they were fired for not following orders. It’s pretty cut and dry.
no, they were fired for refusing to obey a lawful order.
bye, Felicia
They were ordered to get the vaccine. They didn’t follow the order so they deserve what they got. If you had served perhaps you’d understand what following lawful orders means. Instead you’re engaging in political theater to divide people. You’re a disgrace.
Eric, you are still stuck on Covid mandates?? You need to move on to something else that will actually help people, like banning assault type weapons, red flag laws, mandatory background checks for gun purchases. Any actual ideas for HELPING people, not just complaining!!
Your act is getting old
They made the choice to not have one vaccine. Their choice.
I’m fine if they don’t return. Follow guidelines or find a new career. The rest of us operate this way. Pretty simple.
If they cannot follow direct orders in peacetime what happens on the battlefield? They should not be in our military.
Look at Eric grandstanding!
It’s in his nature.
What are you doing about guns?
Don’t hold your breath.
Lost ball in high weeds. [….]
Heh.
You should follow your logic and get rid of TB, malaria, and other vaccines.
Diversity Hire Austin is a disgrace
That would be classified as a particularly obvious dog whistle.
Why would we want them back? It would deteriorate troop cohesion and make us less safe.
The vaccines saved lives, stay in your lane
They failed to comply with a lawful order.
We also know that to have a safe and well prepared military, they receive many vaccines to keep them safe in other parts of the world. COVID vaccines did the same.
Well, they didn’t follow the rules, so…
How many vaccines are the military required to have or get before enlisting @Eric_Schmitt?
What other vaccines should members of the military not take? Get real.
I was in the military , the thought of not taking a vaccine was & is asinine
It’s one of freaking how many shots they got to get. Waaaah waaaah waaaah
How many other military vaccine requirements can be ignored?
Military preparedness is vital to our national security. Our troops receive a whole battery of vaccines to maintain their health and fitness. That’s their duty. If a vocal few can’t take orders then they shouldn’t have volunteered for service.
You don’t fire the military you ridiculous clown. Learn something about the UCMJ genius.
The military mandates dozens of vaccines for personal. Why did they not refuse those vaccines?
What’s nuts is being beholden to right-wing fantasy. We can’t have insubordination in our military.
From the moment that they decide to join the military, they know that they are required to take all available vaccines. They were given a direct order and they defied that order, and they were relieved of duty.
The military already has a ton of other required vaccines. Why should we give a shit about this
The Covid mandates for the military were not stupid. The military has many vaccines requirements. Covid killed millions, and made people sick. The military made the right call. Eric Schmitt you are way out of your league on the medical issue. Sit down and shut up.
My immunization record in the military was three pages long; you obey orders or GTFO. So f$&@ off POS #MAGATerrorisTraitoRacist
What about fluoridation? Micromanaging school sports participation? Diversity, equity, and inclusion? We can’t keep up.
Mark Alford @RepMarkAlford
If you’re not safe, then you’re not free.
That means securing our southern border and cleaning up our streets. 12:41 PM · Mar 26, 2023
Some of the responses:
How can I feel safe when the NRA writes our gun laws? Children are allowed open carry. Educators and librarians are threatened by hired thugs who hide behind parental rights. Nothing or no one is safe when republicans are in control.
What’s your plan to secure the border? Will you vote for increased funding?
Also, you need to secure money to updgrade Missouri Highway 7 from 24 Highway to Harrisonville. Let’s see if you can get some Federal funding to clean up 7 Highway!
At least some politics is local.
When will you care about keeping children safe from mass shootings in our schools ?
Donald J Trump stated Mitch McConnell is the greatest threat to National Security in America. Donald J Trump is never wrong.
When will the GOP, Fox News, Newsmax and OANN demand Mitch McConnell resign due to being the greatest threat to National Security in America?
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What happens to a dream deferred? – Langston Hughes
Yesterday afternoon, Mark Alford (r) continued recycling right wingnut spin:
Jim Jordan (r) is chairing what committee, Mark? Focused on groceries? Really? Maroon.
Mark Alford @RepMarkAlford
Alvin Bragg would dig up old parking tickets if it means Trump can’t run for President again.
[….] 3:55 PM · Mar 21, 2023
Some of the responses:
Imaging carry water for a lifelong grifting con man. You should be embarrassed.
The latter would require a modicum of self-awareness.
Technically there’s nothing stopping Trump from running for president from prison, so you’ve got that going for you!
But would he dig up old porn star payoff reimbursement checks, that’s the question.
[….]
Bless your heart 😂
Can’t wait for your hot take when Trump gets indicted for election interference in Georgia. Is that a parking ticket too?
Americans want people in congress who don’t beg for pardons!
[….]
There is a difference between what we want and what we Gaetz.
Why would the party of rule of law and checks and balances want this man to run/be president? The hypocrisy and corruption run deep! Justice is coming:) which should be what you want.. only it’s not locking her up…
So what’s your point?
Mark wouldn’t know that.
Trump parked something else –
Heh. We see what you did there.
Trump probably doesn’t even know how to drive.
My guess is that he has had a driver his entire life just like he does now.
All while you guys complain about the “elites”.
So, what’s the problem?
What kind of lawmaker doesn’t care about breaking the law? A Republican.
Asked. And answered.
Does Trump drive? Bet not
He shoulda paid the parking tickets and not Stormy Daniels
Well that didn’t take long. You went from news anchor to tRump’s colon cleaner in record time. Not surprising though…
Trump can run for President from prison if he wants to. Stop talking out of your hat.
If he broke the law, he must be held accountable like the rest of us.
Anyone saying otherwise is anti American.
Has he tried not committing any crimes?
A crook is a crook.
Hmm, parking tickets or insurrection? I guess six of one, half dozen of the other
Shame on you. You know damn well that Bragg is in the right. You don’t get to use your campaign money to pay off porn stars. And if you do, then you don’t try to claim the same money off of your taxes. No one is above the law.
If he broke the law, he should be held accountable, no?
Thankfully, 45 has committed enough felonies that Bragg doesn’t have to worry about parking tickets.
As a resident of Lee’s Summit who has spent many years watching you on our local news, I’m thoroughly disgusted with your statement. No one is above the law, even a former President.
Reminds me of the bible passages where the crowd is demanding Pontius Pilate to crucify Jesus.
Oh, really?
Not paying them is still illegal. Are you saying misdemeanors don’t matter at all and should not be followed? Can I use your statement as my defense for not paying old parking tickets?
People get bench warrants all the time for unpaid tickets. Are you saying that they should stop that practice? If so, don’t ever issue parking tickets ever again. But why stop there? Just eliminate all laws that way Trump can never be found guilty of anything.
You’re really that silly? [….]
Mark Alford would say anything to kiss Trumps orange ass.
We definitely want him prosecuted for sedition and treason, you weasel.
Have you been born that stupid or did you work hard for it?
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
Eric Schmitt @Eric_Schmitt
There is simply no room in our justice system for political prosecutions in search of crimes. 8:26 AM · Mar 21, 2023
Irony impaired.
Some of the responses:
I’m sorry, I can’t understand you. I was too distracted by the massive plank in your eye.
You should go tend to that.
There is simply no room in the Senate for apologists of the criminally indicted.
Anti-American extremist Eric Schmitt hits his corrupt successor @AGAndrewBailey with a broadside.
Oh goodness Eric, we all heard and saw his crimes. We’re you not listening?
You mean like you suing multiple MO public school districts over masking orders, costing them thousands to defend and then dropping the cases but not suing 1 private school for same. Sidebar his kids in private school all masked up. You mean that kind of political persecution
Eric, the fact that you are a sitting US Senator is in fact criminal.
Yet we still have you.
You mean like you investigating #Missouri schools for no reason and costing #Missouri taxpayers thousands of $$?
Would you share with us your reaction to the chants of “Lock her up” in 2016?
Hillary Clinton (D )[2016 file photo].
Hillary (D) would like a word.
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I agree. As soon as it starts happening I’ll oppose it. For now, paying off a porn star and lying about it to advance your political career SHOULd be an end to your Republican power. But no more. Character doesn’t matter. Integrity means nothing. Power is the only currency.
you did it! Making it a crime for a woman to get an abortion is a political prosecution. Suing school districts who want to keep kids healthy is political prosecution. You slimy hypocrite!
Explain this to me: Mueller didn’t indict him because DOJ says no for a sitting President. Second Impeachment and GOPers acquit because he was out of office. Now he’s about to be charged with a crime but that shouldn’t happen because he’s a FORMER President.
IOKIYAR*
*it’s okay if you’re a republican
No need to search. The crimes are in plain view. Once again, you are on the wrong side of history.
How many lawsuits as attorney general did you file then ultimately drop just to get name recognition
Hmmmm … Tell me more about your time as Missouri AG.
Shhhh.
You sir are a hypocrite of the highest order.
How do you say this kinda stuff with a straight face? Also, how do you sleep at night?
And yet you made it a habit to file frivolous lawsuits wasting Missouri taxpayers dollars simply to advance your own political career. Hypocrite, unethical, and without any integrity.
And there is no room for thinking that politicians are above the law.
You are a joke. #LockHimUp
You are an embarrassment. Try being an actual senator.
You’ve got it wrong. Criminals get prosecuted regardless of their connection to politics, just as the founding fathers intended. YOU creating a false narrative abt crim investigations involving a former president is the politicization of the rule of law and abuse of your office.
Such as what?
Sorry, no one is above the law.
Oh, Eric, here in Missouri we still remember all the times you filed lawsuits over GOP political grievances.
You need to stay out of this.
You are a disgrace
No one is above the law, not even you.
Reference YOUR position as RAGA treasurer- robocalls & buses in support of 1/6. You’re a seditious traitor too.
Like dozens of lawsuits filed against MO schools, many not even served on the defendants & then dismissed? Playing politics with the justice system?
Sell Missouri to China!
Heh.
Wow. You have zero self-awareness, huh? I mean, none at all
Is there room for prosecutions of actual crimes? Because using campaign money as hush money for illicit affairs is … a crime.
Hypocrite.
Shut your sycophantic, ladder-climbing yap, you disgustingly corrupt twatwaffle.
Fucking what? This from the bullshit artist that sued school districts in his own state firing sv pandemic?
You’re pathetic. You are even worse than hawley, and that’s saying something.
Kind of like the ones you filed against Missouri school districts. You are a disgusting pig.
I am baffled by all these low brow and poorly educated people who still do everything Trump tells them too. Unbelievable. You are drunk on ignorance and gullibility. Haven’t you learned yet?!? My God!!!
“…There are many copies, and they have a plan.”
There is simply no room in our justice system for someone like you to be this stupid AND BRAG ABOUT IT!
His co-conspirator served months in federal prison for the same crime- the crime was already found, dumbass.
“Individual-1”:
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
HB 1196
Provides protections against ideological discrimination in postsecondary education
Sponsor: Richey, Doug (039)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2023
LR Number: 2452H.01I
Last Action: 03/20/2023 – HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
Bill String: HB 1196
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: Bill currently not on a House calendar
This bill provides definitions for “discriminatory ideology” which includes any ideology that promotes the differential treatment of any individual or group of individuals based on characteristics of race, color, religion, sex, gender, ethnicity, national origin, or ancestry. The bill prohibits any public institution of post secondary education from requiring any applicant, employee, student or contractor to endorse such discriminatory ideology. The bill also prevents institutions from requiring a “diversity, equity, and inclusion statement” as defined in the bill from such individuals.
Any individual that is determined to have been compelled to endorse a discriminatory ideology or submit a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, or that is adversely affected by preferential considerations provided to any individual that endorses such ideology or submits such statement may pursue an action for injunctive or declaratory relief as outlined against such institution.
The bill provides for discipline procedures to be taken by the institution for any individual that violates the provisions outlined by first being placed on unpaid leave for an academic year, and being ineligible for employment by another institution in the state, any subsequent offense would result in termination and ineligibility for employment for five years.
The bill requires each institution to annually submit a written report of compliance to the Speaker of the House and the Senate’s President Pro Tem.
I support this bill and its protection of students, staff and contractors/employees at Missouri post-secondary education schools from unproven discriminatory ideology. I am concerned about such discrimination at all levels of the Missouri school systems. I find the use of my tax dollars to support these discriminatory policies and their lack of accountability to the taxpayer offensive and fear that such policies will undermine the foundations of Missouri and our nation.
I support this bill and its protection of students, staff and contractors/employees at Missouri post-secondary education schools from unproven discriminatory ideology. I am concerned about such discrimination at all levels of the Missouri school systems. I find the use of my tax dollars to support these discriminatory policies and their lack of accountability to the taxpayer offensive and fear that such policies will undermine the foundations of Missouri and our nation.
Two different submissions. Apparently, supporters of the bill are lazy.
Mr. Vice-Chair, I grew up not far from where you did in St. Charles. I daresay you might have met one of my older siblings at a football game in high school as you were in the same graduating class. I am sad to say I no longer live near my family in Missouri. Like so many people of the great Show-Me state, I left and took my business with me. For fifteen years, I have made a point of spending as little money as possible in my beloved home state because of bills like this. I refused to attend college in Missouri because of the ridicule and baseless accusations of “reverse racism” that politicians complain about while obviously ignoring real problems in our land. Instead, I spent my money attending colleges in Washington, DC and in Illinois. I contributed to their economies, both by paying tuition and by living and working in these other places. How much money do you think this fear-mongering has cost the beautiful souls of Missouri? How many more taxpayers will you shove out, depleting Missouri’s government funds for the sake of a racist, bigoted falsehood. How impoverished will you make your state? What’s worse, I left Missouri to become a mental health counselor – those are skills I know for a fact Missourians desperately need. But how many of us Missourians refuse to return with our training to save lives because we see how politicians such as yourself use fear mongering to stay in power, rather than actually help people. Consider for a moment the millions or even billions of dollars you are robbing yourself and your government and your people of by supporting discriminatory bills like HB 1196. I urge all committee members to question whether this bill’s costs are really worth some likes on Facebook and Twitter. Oppose HB 1196, if only to satisfy your own greed
Stop the attacks on our LGBTQ community. We are tired of having to fight for the rights of our friends and family every week. Just stop. Stop trying to ruin our educational systems even more than you already have.
I oppose this bill without reservation.
My name is [….], I am a Black pediatric cardiologist living and working in KCMO. I am testifying on the necessity of diversity-equity-inclusion education and training in Missouri hospitals, clinics, and healthcare academic programs. I staunchly oppose HB 489 and HB 1196. When I first started working at my current hospital here in Missouri, there was a Black mother who had a chronically ill child admitted to the hospital. She previously had been labeled as “difficult” and “resisting treatment” for her child. But after instilling unconscious bias training, and DEI efforts that have been adopted in the hospital, the relationship between the mother and the hospital staff, and her mistrust of the medical staff significantly improved. DEI training and initiatives are imperative to ensure that all patients receive equitable treatment and care and aren’t just broadly deemed as “difficult” without trying to understand their perspective. Thank you for reading my testimony. Your consideration of these matters and solutions is very much appreciated.
DEI allows our state to progress with the rest of the world. We celebrate that we are the “great American melting pot” yet try to erase parts of our history, culture and background. I firmly stand in opposition to these bills that will encourage racism
This proposed bill undermines democratic discourse, deprives students of a true understanding of history and deeper learning, and likely abridges rights guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. By seeking to prescribe what parts of our nation’s history -checkered with discrimination and oppression – can be taught to today’s multiracial students, they intend to deny students the right to receive information and ideas that cultivate deeper thinking and learning. Urge you to vote no.
It is disingenuous and harmful to call diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives “discriminatory.” In fact the existence of such rhetoric demonstrates the need for increasing access to DEI education. To do the opposite, as HB 1196 does by banning DEI statements and practices, is authoritarian and shameful. Why are some of our state representatives so afraid of Missouri residents learning accurate history and practicing ways to improve equity for all? It seems honest and reasonable legislatures would want to increase learning and equity for the benefit of all Missourians. I fully oppose HB 1196.
It is a mistake to penalize institutions of higher education for emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Education is a community value and needs to be supported by the community and made accessible to people of all backgrounds.
As a proud fourth generation Missourian, I am disappointed to the marrow of my bones that in the year 2023 these are the hills our leaders are choosing to die on. I was raised in rural south Missouri in an openly racist and oppressive household. I am only the person I am today because teachers in my secondary education settings helped to broaden my understanding of the world and helped me to see the ways willful ignorance of our history perpetuates systems of oppression. I am able to be a free thinking, considerate, and evolving human being because teachers devoted to making the world a better place were given the freedom to tell me the truth after living in a setting that fed me a lifetime of lies. White supremacy is a lie and to usurp it’s stranglehold on our nation we must empower the truth tellers.
I am a Missouri citizen and longtime voter and taxpayer. I am appalled at the ridiculous nature and content of this bill. It’s part of the ongoing witch hunt by Missouri Republicans to attack anyone and everyone who isn’t a straight, white, cis, conservative Christian — all to appeal to an extremist base. The very title of this bill is also ridiculous, because the bill sponsors have every intention of hurting people with this legislation: people of color, queer people, trans people, and everyone else who does not fit the description above. Missouri is an embarrassment, with a long list of real life problems that affect us citizens every single day: #44 for maternal mortality rates, #42 in health care, #40 in health care access, #41 in public health, #30 in education (and failing fast), #45 in crime, etc etc. etc. Diversity, equity and inclusion work improves health care outcomes, according to the National Institutes of Health. DEI improves employee engagement, improves hiring and retention, and drives growth. Why do you think every major corporation dedicates substantial resources to DEI? It’s also the right thing to do, in the spirit of respecting and including people from a diverse range of backgrounds, identities, and abilities.I oppose this harmful bill and urge this committee to stop its progress
These bills reduce learning, hurt patients, and contribute to negative health outcomes and health disparities. If a bill like this passes, it will set a precedent that your peers in higher ed programs in Missouri will have a significantly lesser education everyone else. It will make our state less competitive if curriculum requirements across the board ban teaching the diversity of humanity and how to treat or care for diverse bodies. I have two children remaining at home, both are looking at out-of-state colleges, and never looking back at Missouri.
I support diversity, equity and inclusion like Jesus would do. WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
This bill is a direct attack on diversity, inclusion and equity in Missouri. Though the sponsor said in the hearing that it is to promote diverse dialogue and ideologies on campus, it is absolutely not this at all. It is a knee-jerk reactionary bill to stop “wokeism” in Missouri. This tired, phony straw man certainly has folks worried. It’s almost as if we want to stop new ideas from coming into Missouri to preserve the status quo of the last 200 years. The status quo is a system created by, and therefore for, white privileged males. They are so afraid of the idea of losing grasp on their perceived power that they are afraid to even use the words diversity and equity. Make no mistake. This is NOT about diversity of ideologies. It is about one specific ideology, a tired, old and dangerous one that is about limiting people. It is a vehicle to promote just that tiresome ignorance. Ignorance is the tool of authoritarians and fascists. We should not be that!The young med student who testified had it right: the time to find out you’re hiring someone whose bigotry is so entrenched that they will be unable to keep it from covering their interactions with students through micro- or macro-aggressions is before they are hired. Having a campus dedicated to diversity in thought and practice, to including safe spaces for everyone, and providing equitable opportunities and practices is vital for us to move forward as a state rather than retreating to a past. The national concerns that are promoting these bills have been doing so slowly but surely for 50 years, and it is no coincidence that it started after the Civil Rights Bill of 1964, VRA of 1965 and the proposal of the ERA in the 1970s, when marginalized groups like racial minorities and women began to be able to affect real and lasting change on the status quo. The Gay Rights movement of the last 30 years has supercharged the idea that some need to hold on to their systemic power by returning to the rigged systems of the past. So here’s what I have to say to that: Stop it. You cannot stop an idea whose time has come. So I’ll take the idea of “woke” and run with it. I’d rather be awake, aware and adaptable than seek frightened refuge in archaic ideology.
This legislation will exclude an entire population and bind the ability of educators to address current issues and society as it is currently stands. This bill will not represent me and I therefore oppose it. This legislation will not represent progress but a return to discriminatory past that as a Missourian I hope we can move past.
As a lifelong educator in language and literature, I find the way in which authors of bills such as HB1196 have taken the notion of discrimination against marginalized people and turned it on its head to be both disingenuous and dangerous.We live in a multiracial democracy with a history of shutting whole populations out of certain levels of education. It’s not discriminatory to learn about past discrimination and collaborate in a thoughtful way about continually moving forward. Thus I strongly oppose HB1196.
I am educated as a speech-language pathologist (both of my degrees were earned in Missouri) and one of the requirements for graduation from an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) accredited program – which is required to pursue licensure for speech pathology – is that we learn about DEI topics in the classroom to prepare us for the culturally diverse patients we will see in our clinical rotations and professional practice. It would be a disservice to both the students and the people they will serve in the future to prevent them from learning about topics that will help them to be better clinicians in our schools, clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals. I can’t imagine how I would have possibly provided appropriate and efficacious services to my clients if I had been prohibited from learning about cultural-linguistic groups and gender studies – because I would not have been able to do so except for my majority culture (white) clients. This bill will place Missouri students at a disadvantage compared to those in other states; degrees from Missouri institutions both public and private will not be viewed as sufficient preparation to enter the workforce.
Distinguished Committee Members: [….] the Associated Students of the University of Missouri (ASUM), [is] a non-partisan advocacy organization that represents the 75,000+ students across the University of Missouri System. ASUM stands in opposition to House Bill 1196 for a variety of reasons. First, we are concerned that some of the bill language is written in such a way that it leaves room for possible abuse in interpretation. The prohibition of “DEI-related topics” creates a scope so large that almost any unique characteristic of the human experience could be challenged under this term. One such potential interpretation of “DEI-related topics” that may be of interest to members of this committee is the sincerely held beliefs of both political and religious student groups. This bill would prohibit preferential treatment for these groups and undermine any attempt to recognize their marginalization. However, that directly conflicts with another bill proposed by the General Assembly, HB136, that does just that for belief-based student organizations. The term “Discriminatory ideology” is also misleading in its definition. DEI is not the preferential treatment of people based on these characteristics, but creating an understanding that historical and generational hardships exist as a result of these differences while working to create a more inclusive and equitable society for future generations. Students entering the workforce post-graduation will meet all kinds of different people. The restriction of DEI on college campuses will inhibit students’ ability to properly function and perform in diverse workplace settings by not preparing them for these situations. This would reflect poorly on not only postsecondary institutions, but the state of Missouri as a whole.Finally, in lines 76 and 77, the bill language states there are no legal or financial protections for institutions who institute DEI policies. This leaves institutions of higher education in a gray area where state and federal funding requirements could conflict. Losing funding from either level of government could greatly affect the quality of higher education in the State of Missouri and the size of our workforce.
These bills are government overreach.
Please do not do this.
I am writing as a Missouri citizen in opposition to HB 1196. Changing a narrative or trying to eliminate a relevant conversation does not support our kids. Exposure to different ideas, cultures and narratives is what makes for well rounded future adults. Adults who can think for themselves and makes up their own minds. Censorship does not allow for critical thinking.
“…Censorship does not allow for critical thinking.”
Hey, Mark (r), you can’t hold open public town halls for your Missouri constituents in Florida.
Mark Alford (r) [2022 file photo].
Mark Alford @markalfordkc
I was with the President Friday night and I can assure you he is resolute and focused on doing the things necessary to save this great nation from the destruction of enemies, both foreign and domestic.
We all know what this is…it’s political persecution from a Soros-funded hack and proof they are scared.
Would they be doing this if Trump wasn’t running in 2024? I can almost guarantee you they wouldn’t be. It’s clear they’ll dig everything up — dating back to past parking tickets to try to disqualify him!!!
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Last edited 1:31 PM · Mar 20, 2023
Ah, moral relativism.
“…Soros-funded…”
Well, that was a loud dog whistle.
Some of the responses:
Congressman, this is sad picture. If you think giving two thumbs up to next to someone who has subverted democracy, lived his entire life on the fringes of fraud and is devoid of moral decency then you’ve fallen farther from servant discipleship than I could’ve imagined.
Uh, Mark Alford (r) was already there.
President of the spray tan club?
Why don’t you try representing Missouri.
Former president, also ew.
Two losers, congratulations.
Well we in KC all knew what mark was really like. So glad you’re off of tv but sad you’re in office and a trumper. Bad all around.
Not the flex you think it is.
Here’s a novel idea … Go work for all your constituents and not just your conservative base. We all deserve better than this.
Careful who’s side you take. The former guy will turn on you. You’re liable to get what you deserve!
Lock him up!
Just had to add the #JewishBoogeyman, didn’t you, you pathetic little sycophant?
Mark. [….] what the hell are you doing man.
He’s always known.
Oh brother. Such an embarrassment for KC…. I’m surprised you were able to post this with your lips on his ass.
Anyone who believes your delusional brainwashed B.S. needs to get counseling
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
Are you in the district, Mark? Florida? Just asking.
Mark Alford @markalfordkc
Replying to @angiewong
Thanks so much for attending we attempt to inspire people to greatness and make Americans great again!!! 11:06 AM · Mar 16, 2023
Any open public town halls in the district? Where? When?