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19 Sunday Mar 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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concern trolling, cult of the lost cause, Donald Trump, grammar, indictment, meta, the rightwing cult of victimization

If he’d be a grifter by his trade.

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

If you’re in the room with a grifter, you’re the mark.

From time to time right wingnut concern trolls try to leave comments here. Our system defaults to automatic moderation – that is, comments have to be approved. We don’t allow such comments to be linked to the original post, but on occasion, when we see fit, we’ll mock these attempts.

We see fit.

Some people are getting a might bit touchy these days. Still another attempted comment submitted in response to Remember those hearings on Bengha….oh, wait (February 19, 2023):

Witch hunt ,there trying anything they can to keep him from running for president

Who is they and where are they trying it?

It’s been a busy day.

By the way, the IP address and email address of all comments are attached to the original comment in our blog operating system.

Previously:

Remember those hearings on Bengha….oh, wait (March 19, 2023)

“…Brush off the clouds and cheer up, put on a happy face…” (March 19, 2023)

If you have $130,000.00 to pay off a porn star you get to join the club (March 19, 2023)

If you have $130,000.00 to pay off a porn star you get to join the club

19 Sunday Mar 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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cult of the lost cause, Donald Trump, gaslighting, indictment, right wingnut, sanctimonious, the rightwing cult of victimization

From time to time right wingnut concern trolls try to leave comments here. Our system defaults to automatic moderation – that is, comments have to be approved. We don’t allow such comments to be linked to the original post, but on occasion, when we see fit, we’ll mock these attempts.

We see fit.

Some people are getting a might bit touchy these days. Yet another attempted comment submitted in response to Remember those hearings on Bengha….oh, wait (February 19, 2023):

Amazing the amount of clueless people still backing democrats. You are the problem and the demise of our country. Neither side is perfect but only one still has at least a few morals and a little sanity left. Democrats are disgusting, perverted, and stand for nothing beneficial to any of us. Truly evil and supported, which just baffles me.

$130,000.00 goes a long way to erasing any whiff of perversion or immorality in some hypocritical circles, eh?

By the way, the IP address and email address of all comments are attached to the original comment in our blog operating system.

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

An orange jumpsuit would fit.

Previously:

Remember those hearings on Bengha….oh, wait (March 19, 2023)

“…Brush off the clouds and cheer up, put on a happy face…” (March 19, 2023)

“…Brush off the clouds and cheer up, put on a happy face…”

19 Sunday Mar 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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cult of the lost cause, Donald Trump, indictment, meta, right wingnuts, the rightwing cult of victimization

Hillary Clinton [2016 file photo].

You just have to smile.

From time to time right wingnut concern trolls try to leave comments here. Our system defaults to automatic moderation – that is, comments have to be approved. We don’t allow such comments to be linked to the original post, but on occasion, when we see fit, we’ll mock these attempts.

We see fit.

Some people are getting a might bit touchy these days. An attempted comment submitted in response to Remember those hearings on Bengha….oh, wait (February 19, 2023):

You dumbassocrats talking about trump’s criminal doings what about your party eps that beast Hillary Clinton have you forgotten Benghazi? That cost innocent people their lives, why are you not crying fowl over that, damn stupid hypocrits

“…eps…” What?

So fowl and fair a day I have not seen. [Bockgockgock]

By the way, the IP address and email address of all comments are attached to the original comment in our blog operating system.

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

An orange jumpsuit would fit.

Nikki (r) is running for President, Josh (r) lives in Virginia

14 Tuesday Mar 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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cult, cult of the lost cause, cult of the victim, dumbass, meta, right wingnut, Show Me Progress, troll

Trump tin foil hat – from somewhere on the Internets

From time to time right wingnut concern trolls try to leave comments here. Our system defaults to automatic moderation – that is, comments have to be approved. We don’t allow such comments to be linked to the original post, but on occasion, when we see fit, we’ll mock these attempts.

We see fit.

An attempted comment to Spitting into the wind (March 14, 2023):

Do any of you left wingers know that all of the SVB executives got big bonuses before they closed? Also this is all planned. Biden sold us out to the WEF so that they could further their One World digital currency to give them complete control of all of us. Josh Haley is looking out for the American People but the Democrats would rather stick behind a President that can’t even finish a sentence without shuddering or talking complete nonsense. Tell me exactly what has he done that is good for this country?

A libertarian is just a republican who wants to blow dope.

For starters – Joe Biden (D) doesn’t pay porn stars $130,000.00.

By the way, the IP address and email address of all comments are attached to the original comment in our blog operating system.

Previously:

What gives you the mistaken impression that we give a fuck about what you think? (October 8, 2022)

What gives you the mistaken impression that we give a fuck about what you think? Part the infinity… (November 21, 2022)

Because, like, you know, Missouri is a fucking libertarian paradise (March 4, 2023)

You had to come here to read it (March 5, 2023)

And ye shall know them by their misspellings, bad grammar, and malapropisms (March 13, 2023)

And ye shall know them by their misspellings, bad grammar, and malapropisms

13 Monday Mar 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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cult of the lost cause, cult of the victim, MAGA, meta, right wingnut, trolling

From time to time right wingnut concern trolls try to leave comments here. Our system defaults to automatic moderation – that is, comments have to be approved. We don’t allow such comments to be linked to the original post, but on occasion, when we see fit, we’ll mock these attempts.

We see fit.

A submitted comment:

Wow. Scientology is just guessing. Our native American Brothers an sisters already ready proved what’s going on with the climate. And spending billions of taxpayers dollars isn’t going to fix it. But that’s what democrats do. Biden has run this country into the ground and just about everyone here calls Republicans a cult. He’s done absolutely nothing for this country but sale us out. Atleast we still had a country under Trump. He didn’t kiss the queers ass and wasn’t letting every illegal immigrant in this country for taxpayers to pay for. Democrats have got to be the dumbest people on the planet. To believe all the horse shit Biden is putting out. You should be ashamed. And the democrats are only going after trump so hard because they know what will happen if a republican gets president The Clinton’s an Obamas and don’t forget Biden and the other geriatric fuck. Pelosi. They should be executed for the treason. But you idiots keep blowing off steam. It makes you feel better knowing your part of this countries problem. When the lines are done being made. Then we will fix this problem. An by the way. My sources aren’t fabricated internet bullshit. I worked for this ridiculous government for almost 8 years.

“…Scientology is just guessing….”

Then, it hit us. Our commenting troll was upset about some responses to Eric Schmitt’s (r) social media post which were quoted in Every right wingnut republican accusation is actually a confession, Eric (r). (March 11, 2023):

Did you fail all of your science classes?

[….]

No, it is science. A lot of citizens still believe in science. I wish you did.

[….]

Yeah sure, scientific facts and current extreme weather are just not a problem.

[….]

You’re right Eric, I trust you over the worlds leading scientists on this subject… [….]

[….]

It’s the cultists who cannot differentiate science from the occult.

You get the picture.

We’re doomed.

“…Atleast we still had a country under Trump. He didn’t kiss the queers ass…”

Where do you stand on drag shows? Just asking.

“…It makes you feel better knowing your part of this countries problem…”

Correct and resubmit.

“…I worked for this ridiculous government for almost 8 years.”

So, your participation helped create the problem that appears to upset you? How does that work?

“…When the lines are done being made. Then we will fix this problem…”

Are you sure you’re ready for lines?

By the way, the IP address and email address of all comments are attached to the original comment in our blog operating system.

Previously:

What gives you the mistaken impression that we give a fuck about what you think? (October 8, 2022)

What gives you the mistaken impression that we give a fuck about what you think? Part the infinity… (November 21, 2022)

Because, like, you know, Missouri is a fucking libertarian paradise (March 4, 2023)

You had to come here to read it (March 5, 2023)

Their Cult – building the myth of the great lost cause

28 Wednesday Dec 2022

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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cult of the lost cause, Donald Trump, flags, Grifter, Marks, right wingnuts, signs, Wisconsin

This morning in southwestern Wisconsin.

Marks flying their flags:

Did not get the recent memos about Mike Pence (r):

There were a few more of these, but we couldn’t get the camera set in time.

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

Friday is Tax Return Release Day. Pass the popcorn.

What gives you the mistaken impression we give a shit about what you think?

10 Friday Jun 2022

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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cult, cult of the lost cause, dumbasses, Fascist pigs, meta, right wingnuts, Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, self-righteous

As always, this is too easy.

We don’t allow ignorant comments out of moderation to be linked with the original post, but we do occasionally present some of them in subsequent posts for the purpose of public derision and mockery. As we see fit.

Here we are.

We try not to engage right wingnuts directly. By any definition of their thought processes and ideology, it’s a colossal waste of time. There’s an old music adage: “You can’t teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” So, we tend to delete trolling comments and ignore them.

Unless we’re bored or it amuses us.

We are slightly amused.

We previouly posted a short portion of Representative Liz Cheney’s (r) opening remarks at last night’s public hearing of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

We then got comments:

It’s been reported Trump called down his people to the capital because he wanted his people who believed him to know the truth and to be sure that if there came a time in the future where this may need to be done to protect ourselves from government over stepping our rights and he stands firm on this belief. He wasn’t in the wrong to have his supporters check to see if everything was alright but some abused this privilege and everyone is to each thier own actions. If ever a president feels that his team at the capital is not doing thier jobs or anything needs checked out the people of this country are there to make sure they are. Well I would like to know what you all have to say to that. Shame on you. And taking our freedom of speech is a dead give away. Tech allowing hackers to sabatage and not do anything about it is also slander and sabatage. Get ALL the FACTS before making a judgment because you better be sure before acting and or looking stupid. Don’t make us supporters take it to court and show everyone the truth of everything wrong with this country. We will. Amen.

“…some abused this privilege…” So that’s what it’s called when you smear your shit on the walls of the capitol building.

“…If ever a president feels that his team at the capital is not doing thier jobs or anything needs checked out the people of this country are there to make sure they are…” Their.

So, you’re saying the former guy, his children, and his hacks were incompetent? Okay.

“…Well I would like to know what you all have to say to that…” You’re a dumbass. You asked.

“…Shame on you…” Read the post title.

“…And taking our freedom of speech is a dead give away…” Wait, wingnuts only believe in one true and good amendment, and it ain’t the first.

Sabotage.

“…looking stupid…” You’re doing fine on your own. See above.

“…Don’t make us supporters take it to court and show everyone the truth of everything wrong with this country. We will…” Oooh. Wait, that’s already been done. Your cult leader lost every election court case.

Bless your heart.

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

And another:

I guess I’m a right wing nut. I loved the Abraham accords promoted by Donald Trump. I loved our strong position with China North Korea, Russia, Iran, etc. I loved our energy independence and low gas prices. I loved our prosperity, smaller government, and lower taxes. I also loved the much lower inflation. I loved all this and more about Donald Trump’s policies. I will absolutely vote for him again. If all this makes me a right wing nut, so be it!!

Maroon

You’re a dumbass, too.

“Make America Great Again” – in Russian.

Stupidity may be inherited. Ignorance is a personal choice.

And another:

Everyone should stop this right now and quit wasting our money. And they should be doing something else and help the people. And earn some of the money we pay you. I have never in my life seen crap like this. And it is crap. Your sore loosers and running […] scared now of losing get a life and get over it. You all know you are history when Trump gets back in and you wont be able to get richer off our money. You all need a reality check and it will be soon. Iam praying you all go to jail. Remember one thing the truth always comes out. Jail is to good for you all should be shot.

Oh, by the way, when someone submits a comment here your email address and I.P. address are linked to the comment. You’re obviously too stupid to remember to breathe. And you’re a Fascist pig.

Previously:

Exactly this (June 10, 2022)

Anyone from Missouri on that list? (June 10, 2022)

The cults of lost causes

04 Tuesday Jan 2022

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Battle Flag of the Army of Northern Virginia, bumper stickers, cult of the lost cause, Donald Trump, missouri, right wingnut, sedition

This morning in west central Missouri:

A century and a half apart – though it’s the same tune.

“Unity”

20 Monday Dec 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Tags

"unity", anti-Biden, banner, cult of the lost cause, Eric Schmitt, missouri, Polo, right wingnut

Today in Polo, Missouri:

A display of “unity” in Polo, Missouri.

Hey, Eric Schmitt, here’s your “unity.”

Previously:

The cult of the lost cause (December 13, 2021)

Science is hard (December 20, 2021)

White House Petitions: Well, the did lose, didn’t they?

10 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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civil war, cult of the lost cause, Petitions, White House

At the White House petition site:

We petition the Obama Administration to:

Rename the 10+ Military Bases Named After Confederate Generals

Today we have over 10 US military bases named for generals of the Confederate States of America.

For example, Fort Polk is named after a plantation master of several hundred slaves. Fort Pickett’s namesake was accused of war crimes in executing 22 Union prisoners.

Forts Benning, Bragg, Polk, A.P. Hill, Rucker, Beauregard, Lee, Hood all carry similar tales.

When these bases were built, during the World Wars, it may have made sense to name them after local heroes. Now, with over 20% of our forces African-American why do we insult them by asking them to serve at a base named after defenders of slavery WHO KILLED AMERICAN TROOPS?

Would we have a Goering Air Base or Camp Cornwallis?

There are so many honorable people who upheld our American ideals, can’t we find 10 to honor?

Created: Jul 06, 2013

Issues: Civil Rights and Liberties, Defense, Veterans and Military Families

Signatures needed by August 05, 2013 to reach goal of 100,000 99,742

Total signatures on this petition 258

[emphasis added]

Sometimes I wonder if they actually did.

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