Comforting the comfortable and afflicting the afflicted.
Vicky Hartzler (r) [2021 file photo].
Earlier this week:
Family Research Council @FRCdc
“There is no [religious freedom] protections for the ordinary Christian in the workplace.” @RepHartzler sounds the alarm on the (Dis)Respect for Marriage [….] 9:59 AM · Nov 22, 2022
Only three responses:
Your freedom is not dependent upon someone else’s oppression.
Freedom of religion is enshrined in the constitution already and has been held up and expanded over the past decade. Yes even in the workplace.
What. The. Fuck.
Are you fucking joking? America is nothing BUT religious freedom for Christians. Everyone else has to FIGHT for what you take for granted.
“….I tell the story often — I get asked “Who’s the most dangerous person in the world? Is it Chairman Kim, is it Xi Jinping?” The most dangerous person in the world is Randi Weingarten. It’s not a close call. If you ask, “Who’s the most likely to take this republic down?” It would be the teacher’s unions, and the filth that they’re teaching our kids…” – Mike Pompeo (r) (November 21, 2022)
Yesterday evening:
Randi Weingarten @rweingarten
I know that Mike Pompeo is running for president, and frankly I don’t know whether to characterize his characterization of me in the @daveweigel interview as ridiculous or dangerous.
[….] 6:10 PM · Nov 21, 2022
Harvard Law called, Mike, they want their degree back.
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.
To wit:
I do think it is very tasteless and very spiteful to use a swastika as a symbol for your organization, you surely could have better teaste.
Ah, there’s no accounting for density. It’s not a reference to our organization, it’s a reference to Josh Hawley (r). Note the direction of the tines and the running theme. You see, Josh Hawley (r) is a right wingnut and a Fascist pig. Watch the video. You can look it up on the Internets for now. Until Josh Hawley (r) gets his way.
What the hell is teaste? Is it one of those words they teach at Yale Law School?
We don’t consider ourselves spiteful when it comes to Josh Hawley (r). It’s more like utter contempt. However, you do you when it comes to projection.
This is what you were probably thinking of:
German Nazi Swastika Flag
National Museum of American History.
Catalog number 1977.0788.03
29 in x 49 in; 73.66 cm x 124.46 cm.
The Origins of the Swastika
The word swastika comes from the Sanskrit svastika, which means “good fortune” or “well-being.” The motif (a hooked cross) appears to have first been used in Eurasia, as early as 7000 years ago, perhaps representing the movement of the sun through the sky. To this day, it is a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Odinism. It is a common sight on temples or houses in India or Indonesia. Swastikas also have an ancient history in Europe, appearing on artifacts from pre-Christian European cultures.
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Postwar Bans on the Use of the Swastika and Cultural Controversies
Following Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945, the Allied governments ruling the nation outlawed Nazi organizations. Their symbols and propaganda were removed and further dissemination criminalized. Subsequent German governments continued the ban on Nazi symbols and propaganda, including the swastika. Today in Germany and other European states, public display of Nazi symbols, including on the Internet, is prohibited by law and individuals violating such terms are subject to criminal proceedings.
In the United States, it is legal to display Nazi symbols and propaganda because of the country’s traditions and laws protecting free speech.
At various times and in various nations, the swastika has become a controversial cultural icon. Some motorcycle gangs in the United States beginning in the 1950s wore Nazi insignia to highlight their outlaw nature. In the late 1970s, some punk rock performers and enthusiasts openly displayed the swastika as a symbol of youthful rebellion against the status quo.
Sometimes, Nazi symbols take on neutral or even positive connotations in countries with little or no connection to the history of Nazi ideology and mass murder. The swastika as a symbol of Nazism, other Nazi signs, and even the figure of Adolf Hitler have taken on new life in some countries, where they have come to signify national unity, strength, discipline, anti-colonialism, and law and order. Symbols such as the swastika have a long history. To avoid misunderstanding and misuse, individuals should consider the context and past use of Nazi symbols and symbols in general.
The original artwork for the “running man” came from anonymous street art ostensibly protesting Fascists. We added the color yellow to the background (get it) and flopped the image so that the character was running in the same direction (get it) as Josh Hawley (r) in the U.S. Capitol insurrection video.
Read this slowly, sound out the words if you need to: Josh Hawley (r) is a right wingnut, a Fascist pig, and he runs – hence the illustration fits.
By the way, the IP address and email address of all comments are attached to the original comment in our blog operating system.
What does this have to do with the price of beer in Westport?
The Institute for Family Studies (IFS) is a conservative “think tank” which, according to its website, has the expressed mission “to strengthen marriage and natural family and advancing the well-being of children through research and public education.” [….]
The Institute for Family Studies (IFS) is a think tank which promotes right-of-center policies intended to improve family formation and child care. The institute also supports conservative perspectives towards marriage and family structure. [….]
Some of the responses to Josh Hawley (r):
Including 2 men?
Nah, bro. Being poor makes people unhappy. Pretty straight forward.
Also, not getting married is a the outcome of being poor. You’ve got this all backwards, which is telling because you’re part of the wealthy ruling class and don’t understand the lives of poor people.
There are many paths to happiness, not all include marriage. Be careful about making assumptions about other people’s marriages and their happiness.
Just imagine if government kept their nose out of marriage all together.
You are so out of touch……
confusing cause and effect isn’t interesting
Josh gives off youth pastor vibes.
In other news, Josh Hawley has announce his first bill for the 118th Congress. Said Hawley, “The Forced Labor and Marriage Act will codify into law that women must be happy, must marry and must only work as mother and homemaker. Under pain of death.” [….]
Methinks Josh wants a lord serf style relationship in America.
I find your legal problems much more interesting.
Turning your back on the obvious. Poorer people have harder lives and more stress. It’s really hard to believe Josh has any idea of how tough it is not to have enough money.
I bet women who are married to men who respect their bodily autonomy are much happier than those who are married to narcissistic misogynists. Maybe you know someone you can poll?
@HawleyMO is probably already drafting legislation to institute forced marriage in America.
Unbelievable number of haters….wonder why runner guy!
Oh, bullshit.
It is hard enough for an old Centrist to see so much irrationality coming from the Republican lawmakers. But to READ their logic is unbearable.
“…The AGO’s indefinite delay here – which terminated only by compulsion of the discovery process – crossed the line. This conclusion is also butressed by the fact that the AGO provided no further communication to DSCC concerning this Sunshine Law Request after May 1, 2018; had DSCC not filed suit, the AGO would not have produced the responsive records [….] The AGO’s wrongful denial of DSCC’s request violated the Sunshine Law….” – November 14, 2022 – Judge Jon Beetem – Cole County Circuit Court, 19th Judicial Circuit
Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director, Lauren Gepford, released the following statement:
“’t has become abundantly clear that Josh Hawley used his taxpayer-paid office as Attorney General to climb the ladder to the U.S. Senate, and apparently was willing to disregard the laws he swore to uphold in doing so. When the very person charged with enforcing our Sunshine Law can’t be trusted to follow it, Missourians’ trust in their government is undermined. Senator Hawley is no different from those career politicians he blasts on the campaign trail.’
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Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].
Political hackery in the Missouri Attoney General’s Office under Josh Hawley (r) in support of his ladder climbing? Say it ain’t so.
Donald Trump, who tried to overthrow the 2020 presidential election results and inspired a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, announced Tuesday night that he has launched a 2024 presidential bid.
Kari Lake@KariLake
Governor candidate, AZ
Arizonans know BS when they see it. 9:25 PM · Nov 14, 2022
Heh.
Some of the responses:
You lost
And that’s why they voted against you
That’s exactly why you lost.
Exactly! Which is why we voted for Katie Hobbs
They sure do. That’s why you lost.
Self awareness is the first step. Now you can begin to address why you felt compelled to give the people of your state BS instead of truth.
Explains why you’re not the next Governor
Yeah we do. And we voted against it. Proud McCain Republican here. I took great pride voting for Hobbs after you told all of us to go to hell. How you possibly thought attacking Senator McCain in Arizona was a winning strategy will always be a mind blowing mystery.
Yep. Turns out telling a huge swath of your potential voters to fuck off is a bad strategy. Nice work.
Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s.
Heh.
who are you again?
That is indeed what the official results suggest
You’ve got a mirror, try it sometime.
This is so true! Very glad you’ve come to terms with your loss
Apparently.
Didn’t expect you to concede so early but good for you
Yes. Yes they do.
Synchronicity.
Biggest self own in political history.
You really didn’t think this one through, did you.
A rare moment of self-awareness here.
They do, that’s why they voted for the other person!
Have a nice day 🙂
Good summary of how your race ended up
Sorry, Kari who?
This has to be the most impressive self-own ever.
Wow. What an astoundingly honest moment of self reflection
Kind of telling on yourself with this one aren’t you?
I mean you really walked right into this one
Bless your heart. Who knew you were so introspective? You’re taking this so much better than we thought you would.
She perfectly summed up her own campaign; what a great way to concede.
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
I don’t get the Senate GOP line on @HerschelWalker: Please, please win – but we won’t let you vote for leadership. Are you going to treat him like a full member of the Senate or not? 5:49 PM · Nov 13, 2022
Just a few of the responses:
UMMMM he’s not a senator.
There’s that.
He’s not going to win so you don’t have to worry about it.
You could always just give him a leadership badge
We see what you did there.
Go down to Georgia and campaign for him. It’s not at all far from your home-state of Virginia!! And you could even practice your running.
The fact you are asking that on Twitter tells everyone why your party lost.
Someday trump will be gone, but your dishonor will remain.
You’ll never lose that trump stench.
Do you think he can run faster than you?
Awe……is your party in disarray? Couldn’t happen to an nicer bunch of insurrectionists….
I’m glad you guys are starting to come around to pro-choice.
