09 Thursday Sep 2021
Posted in Missouri General Assembly, Missouri House, Uncategorized
Today:
Rep. Tony Lovasco (MO-64) @tonylovasco
It’s unfortunate how many people think saying “Lincoln was reprehensible” equals some kind of support for the Confederacy, especially given the context of my tweet.It’s quite possible to point out that neither Lincoln nor Lee where good people deserving of honor.
1:33 PM · Sep 9, 2021
Whatever. Own your party.
17 Friday Jan 2020
Posted in campaign finance, Missouri Governor
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Cameron physician makes a run at Missouri governorship
By Ken Newton News-Press NOW Sep 26, 2019CAMERON, Mo. — State Rep. Jim Neely, a physician, got some three-pronged advice from a patient about his decision to run for Missouri governor next year…
Representative James Neely (r) [2018 file photo].
Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:
C121277 01/17/2020 Citizens For Neely James Neely 5433 NW State Road D Cameron MO 64429 Cameron Regional Medical Center physician 1/16/2020 $184,557.82
[empasis added]
That’ll pay for a lot of bumper stickers.
Think of the possibilities.
15 Wednesday Jan 2020
Posted in campaign finance
Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission
C051039 01/15/2020 RSLC-MISSOURI PAC Republican State Leadership Committee 1201 F Street, NW Suite 675 Washington DC 20004 1/13/2020 $50,000.00
[emphasis added]
Washington, D.C. Go figure.
17 Thursday Jan 2019
Posted in social media
So, this happened today:
smoky eye @shewhopersists
Replying to @RepJasonSmithKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1
The Hill IDs the congressman who yelled “go back to Puerto Rico” at Rep. Tony Cardenas (who’s not from P.R.) as Republican Rep. Jason Smith.Cardenas: “It’s sad that anything even remotely close to that would be said to me…
Oh, my.
Jason Smith (r) represents the 8th Congressional District in Missouri.
“…Nobody knows in America
Puerto Rico’s in America!…” – West Side Story (1957)
There are a lot of responses on Jason Smith’s (r) Twitter account:
You do realize literally everyone in the world would rather go to Puerto Rico than Missouri right? Fodor’s actually ranked you between Myanmar and Honduras in awfulness.
Respectfully, where’s your decorum as a House of Representatives’ member?
Complete lapse of manners to yell “go back to Puerto Rico” while on the floor of our Congress.
You owe the citizens of this nation, and their representatives, an apology for your rudeness.
Shameful!
IOKIYAR*
* it’s okay if you’re a republican
I can’t believe I have to admit you are my rep. You are also a racist ass. Resign you don’t represent our state.
Talk about embarrassing, your behavior is inexcusable.
You really shouted “go back to Puerto Rico?” To a minority colleague on the floor of the house? Boo.
Putz
Your crazy is showing buddy, might wanna tuck that back in.
Didn’t you know Puerto Rico is a part of the United States? You should be ashamed of your behavior. It was not befitting a U.S. Representative.
Heh.
Reprehensible behavior on the House floor today. Extremely disappointed but sadly not shocked. #racism
Thanks for making sure none of us would mistake you for a good person.
Ouch, that one left a mark.
Actually have you been to Puerto Rico? Lately? Helped out much?
I truly hope everyone calls you out repeatedly for your bad behavior. I read people didn’t know who you were, I guess we do now. Congratulations, you’re “that guy that yelled go back to Puerto Rico”. Not that impressive.
Does this rep know Puerto Rico is part of the US? That the people there are US citizens? Would he have told a Congressman to “go back to Sioux Falls”?
I heard what you said on the House floor. It was unbecoming of your title to behave in this manner. #PuertoRico = Americans. You spoke in a negative manner about Americans. Apologize then resign.
The people you represent must be so embarrassed by you. Very sad for them.
Resign you racist! Have all of you lost your minds??
You need to be removed from Congress!!
#Racist f*ck
You don’t represent my #America
Oh, my.
So does being from Puerto Rico somehow diminish his ability to legislate, or his humanity? Does it make him any less an American in your view?
Did you yell “go back to Puerto Rico” at a fellow congressman?
Apparently he did.
Republican Congressman is offended at the decorum of a colleague, yet shouts a clearly racist remark at a MEXICAN descended colleague to go back to puerto rico. You can try to spin however you like, but you were clearly going for racism Mr Smith.
Life in the minority is tough.
You shouted “Go back to Puerto Rico” to @RepCardenas.
– Puerto Rico is part of the U.S.
– Mister Cardenas is not born in Puerto Rico.
Did you really yell “go back to Puerto Rico?” Because if you did, I think you should resign.
Ridiculous. You yell at a House Rep to “go back to Puerto Rico” and expect us to take you seriously? Apologize.
You and your behavior today has been identified. I’m guessing you’re cool with your racism considering how comfortable you were screaming “go back to Puerto Rico” at a Hispanic congressmen. Nice to see such great workplace behavior.
There are hundreds of responses.
07 Friday Aug 2015
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So, the 2016 republican presidential candidate “adult table” had a debate tonight. We weren’t disappointed, from the beginning:
Judy Baker @JudyBaker4MO
Debatetainment!8:01 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Yael T. Abouhalkah @YaelTAbouhalkah
So we’re already out of control! Good job, GOP #GOPDebate 8:05 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Paula Poundstone @paulapoundstone
#GOPDebate Jerry Springer is going to sue for copyright infringement. 8:06 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Brad Friedman @TheBradBlog
Some day I hope to earn the right to be called Jeb. #GOPDebate 8:10 PM – 6 Aug 2015
digby @digby56
They called him Jeb because he earned it? What? 8:11 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Brian Beutler @brianbeutler
Rubio said the words, “If this is a resume competition, Hillary Clinton will be the next president,” without thinking of how it sounds. 8:09 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Ezra Klein @ezraklein
You can almost hear Donald Trump’s poll numbers rising 8:12 PM – 6 Aug 2015
SharkFu @SharkFu
My liver may not survive this… 8:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Jennifer Hayden @Scout_Finch
Here we go – Huckabee reiterating his desire to bring in actual federal troops and the FBI to engage a real war on women. #GOPDebate 8:18 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Billmon @billmon1
Uh oh. Huckabee just mentioned “science.” That won’t go over big with his base. 8:19 PM – 6 Aug 2015
J. Elvis Weinstein @JElvisWeinstein
I haven’t hated this many people on my TV at once since Entourage was on! #GOPDebate 8:16 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Jack Kimble @RepJackKimble
We must close our borders to all women of child bearing age. The 14th Amendment makes them ticking time bombs. #GOPDebate 8:23 PM – 6 Aug 2015
American Bridge @American_Bridge
This debate is a textbook example of how Donald Trump is setting the GOP agenda for every. single. candidate. 8:33 PM – 6 Aug 2015
MrJM @MisterJayEm
Is #ProudToBeRepublican trending yet?
8:33 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Michelle Ringuette @Ringuette
How do you know @ScottWalker is lying? He’s speaking. (And using #KochBros talking points) #GOPDebate 8:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Yael T. Abouhalkah @YaelTAbouhalkah
Ted Cruz not looking good so far. KC political consultant Jeff Roe not earning his money tonight. #GOPDebate 8:36 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Billmon @billmon1
Rand: “Oh yeah? Well you hugged Obama! You have cooties!” 8:39 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Yael T. Abouhalkah @YaelTAbouhalkah
Ted Cruz: On Day One, I will utter the world “radical Islamist terrorist.” And ISIS will be gone! Um, right? #GOPDebate 8:41 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Christopher Hayes @chrislhayes
If you stand before ISIS and say “Radical Islamic Terrorism” they all melt like marshmallows in the sun. 8:41 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Billmon @billmon1
Shorter Jeb: “Invading Iraq was a mistake but it was Obama’s fault.” 8:43 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Wayne Johnson @WJohnson68
Tuned in just in time to see the doctor supporting torture. #GOPDebate 8:46 PM – 6 Aug 2015
PZ Myers @pzmyers
Ben Carson: God likes a flat tax. 8:52 PM – 6 Aug 2015
All that’s missing is an actual food fight.
Previously:
Prelude to tonight’s main clown show (August 6, 2015)
Oh, my: #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear (August 6, 2015)
07 Friday Aug 2015
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A Twitterverse hashtag:
Ellastractia @ellastractia
Who put the bop in the bop shoo wop shoo wop? Conversely, who put the ram in the rammalammadingdong? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:45 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Steve Sobel @steve_sobel
Do you recycle? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:42 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Apinak @Apinak
If I donate $100 to your campaign & a billionaire donates $10 million, whose phone call will you pick up? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:39 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Uh, I think we all already know the answer to that one.
manandcat @manandcat
#DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear Aren’t all you guys going to catch hell from the NRA for prohibiting guns in the debate venue tonight? 5:38 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Eric Muller @Handsome_Cheese
I know you are all against abortions, but how many have you all paid for? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear #GOPDebate 5:37 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Holly Tooker @kellabeck
The VRA was signed 50 yrs ago today. What’ll you do to keep Democrats from voting? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:36 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Bob Scofield @scof_nyc
Will you appoint Bristol Palin czar of your abstinence only initiative, and if not, why do you hate America? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:30 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Uh, republicans aren’t supposed to like that White House czar stuff.
Speedy Gonzales @SpeedyAmnesty
#debatequestionswewanttohear Will you publicly acknowledge the two Mississippi men who bravely fought off the Jade Helm 15 invasion force? 5:27 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Haruko Haruhara @HarukoHaruhara3
What kind of dinosaur did Jesus ride? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:18 PM – 6 Aug 2015
AB Campbell @BisonBlaine
Have your answers in tonight’s debate been vetted by Bibi Netanyahu? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015
The ‘House @WoolyWoolhouse
What is your favorite Jesus quote from the Bible on gay marriage? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 6:10 PM – 6 Aug 2015
MyDiscontent @MyDiscontent
Have all of you brought your long form birth certificates with you today? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 6:09 PM – 6 Aug 2015
And for the Internets win:
Yaucolion @Yaucolion71
#DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear What will be your first accomplishment after your inauguration on January 1957? 6:07 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Previously:
Prelude to tonight’s main clown show (August 6, 2015)
07 Friday Aug 2015
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The folks who didn’t make the main table cut for the first 2016 republican presidential candidate debate had a kiddie table debate. The Twitterverse documented the atrocities:
Paula Poundstone @paulapoundstone
I’m watching the 2nd string debates. I think someone just said married couples are trying to get nuclear weapons. 5:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Jennifer Hayden @Scout_Finch
Give everyone a “participant” ribbon and let’s move on to the real debate. #GOPDebate 5:25 PM – 6 Aug 2015
digby @digby56
Poor Huckleberry. His espresso high wore off right in the middle of his closing statement. 5:19 PM – 6 Aug 2015
Yael T. Abouhalkah @YaelTAbouhalkah
Bobby Jindal sounds like an absolute imbecile. And he’s insulting as well. 5:16 PM – 6 Aug 2015
emptywheel @emptywheel
Santorum is a child of Ronald Reagan? Does Nancy know? 5:09 PM – 6 Aug 2015
27 Wednesday Mar 2013
05 Sunday Aug 2012
Posted in Uncategorized
Friday, October 07, 2005
Lunch Discussions #145: The Crazification Factor….John: Hey, Bush is now at 37% approval. I feel much less like Kevin McCarthy screaming in traffic. But I wonder what his base is —
Tyrone: 27%.
John: … you said that immmediately, and with some authority.
Tyrone: Obama vs. Alan Keyes. Keyes was from out of state, so you can eliminate any established political base; both candidates were black, so you can factor out racism; and Keyes was plainly, obviously, completely crazy. Batshit crazy. Head-trauma crazy. But 27% of the population of Illinois voted for him. They put party identification, personal prejudice, whatever ahead of rational judgement. Hell, even like 5% of Democrats voted for him. That’s crazy behaviour. I think you have to assume a 27% Crazification Factor in any population….
An endorsement banner from the front page of Shane Schoeller’s campaign web site.
State Senator Jane Cunningham Endorses Schoeller
[….]SPRINGFIELD, Mo – Republican Secretary of State Candidate Shane Schoeller, R-Willard, has been endorsed by State Senator Jane Cunningham, R-St. Louis County….
We rest our case.
01 Wednesday Aug 2012
Posted in Uncategorized
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2012, Axiom Strategies, Bill Stouffer, campaign finance, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, Primary, Republican, Secretary of State
Yesterday, at the Missouri Ethics Commission:
CONTRIBUTION OF MORE THAN $5,000.00 RECEIVED BY ANY COMMITTEE FROM ANY SINGLE DONOR – TO BE FILED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF RECEIVING THE CONTRIBUTION
C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER [pdf] 7/31/2012
AXIOM STRATAGES, LLC
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 7/31/2012
$25,000.00
MONETARY
[emphasis added]
Or is that just a giant rebate? Via the Missouri Ethics Commission:
Search Results for Expenditures
C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER 8 Day Before Primary Election-8/7/2012 AXIOM STRATAGES
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT 07/03/2012 $3,300.00 PaidC041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER 8 Day Before Primary Election-8/7/2012 AXIOM STRATAGES
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 PHONE CALLS 07/03/2012 $2,057.02 PaidC041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER April Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULTANT 03/13/2012 $2,500.00 PaidC041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER April Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 campaign material 03/13/2012 $1,118.86 PaidC041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER July Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT/BUMPER STICKERS 04/12/2012 $2,891.11 PaidC041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER July Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT 05/07/2012 $3,300.00 PaidC041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER July Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES
1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT 06/13/2012 $3,300.00 Paid
[emphasis added]
Or a just a prediction for next week? That’s a total $18,466.99 in 2012.
