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Dissonance

19 Saturday Jul 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress

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7th Congressional District, Donald Trump, Epstein files, Eric Burlison, Jeffrey Epstein, missouri, pass the popcorn, popcorn, right wingnut, social media

“…and my PAST supporters have bought into this “bullshit,” hook, line, and sinker…”

“…because I don’t want their support anymore!…”

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

On one hand:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

The Radical Left Democrats have hit pay dirt, again! Just like with the FAKE and fully discredited Steele Dossier, the lying 51 “Intelligence” Agents, the Laptop from Hell, which the Dems swore had come from Russia (No, it came from Hunter Biden’s bathroom!), and even the Russia, Russia, Russia Scam itself, a totally fake and made up story used in order to hide Crooked Hillary Clinton’s big loss in the 2016 Presidential Election, these Scams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at – It’s all they have – They are no good at governing, no good at policy, and no good at picking winning candidates. Also, unlike Republicans, they stick together like glue. Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this “bullshit,” hook, line, and sinker. They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years. I have had more success in 6 months than perhaps any President in our Country’s history, and all these people want to talk about, with strong prodding by the Fake News and the success starved Dems, is the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax. Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore! Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

10.3k ReTruths 36.3 Likes Jul 16, 2025, 8:43 AM

Eric Burlison (r) [2016 file photo].

On the other:

Eric Burlison
July 16 at 7:06 PM

This isn’t about politics.
It’s about the rule of law.
Trafficking victims deserve justice.
The American people deserve truth.
No more secrets. Release the files.

Eric Burlison
July 16 at 8:10 PM

The DOJ didn’t “accidentally” forget the client list.
They’re hoping you stop asking.
Don’t.

Eric Burlison
July 16 at 9:15 PM

Congress has the power to force transparency.
That’s exactly what we’re doing.
We must bring the release of the Epstein files to a vote.

Eric Burlison
July 17 at 9:05 AM

You don’t shut the door on one of the worst sex trafficking scandals in history
and expect the country to just move on.

Eric Burlison
July 17 at 2:50 PM

The American people were promised transparency.
Instead they got sealed files and a “case closed” headline.
It’s time to pull back the curtain.
Let the vote happen. Release everything.

Eric Burlison
July 17 at 4:58 PM

Powerful people used Epstein.
The government knows who they are.
We demand the list. Not redactions. Not excuses.

Eric Burlison
July 17 at 8:10 PM

The DOJ quietly closed the Epstein case.
No charges. No names. No justice.
So we’re forcing the issue.
I’ve cosponsored a discharge petition to bring the full Epstein files to a vote in the House.

Eric Burlison
July 18 at 2:50 PM

They said Epstein’s crimes were “in the past.”
But the victims are still waiting.
The American people are still waiting.
Who was he protecting?

“…and my PAST supporters have bought into this “bullshit,” hook, line, and sinker…”

“…because I don’t want their support anymore!…”

Pass the popcorn.

Campaign Finance: Cody (r) who?

31 Wednesday Jul 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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campaign finance, David Cody Smith, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC, PAC, popcorn, Primary, Rex Sinquefield, state treasurer

Yesterday at the Missouri Ethics Commission for a PAC supporting one of the right wingnut republicans in the primary for State Treasurer:

C190891 07/30/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC MO Majority PAC P O Box 651 Perryville MO 63775 7/29/2024 $10,000.00

C190891 07/30/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC Prosperity Alliance, Inc. 9480 Main Street #1188 Fairfax VA 22031 7/29/2024 $95,000.00

[emphasis added]

What they’re spending their money on – “8 Day Before Primary Report” at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

Who benefits?:

Via the Missouri Secretary of State’s office:

Certified Candidate List
2024 Primary Election
[….]
State Treasurer
Republican

Name Mailing Address Random Number Date Filed

Cody Smith 1012 EUCLID BLVD CARTHAGE MO 64836 80 2/27/2024

Andrew Koenig 741 SHERWICK TERRACE MANCHESTER MO 63021 213 2/27/2024

Lori Rook 2832 S. INGRAM MILL RD. SUITE 100 SPRINGFIELD MO 65804 242 2/27/2024

Vivek Malek PO BOX 144 JEFFERSON CITY MO 65102 3/26/2024

Tina Goodrick 5102 MOCKINGBIRD LANE ST. JOSEPH MO 64506 3/26/2024

Karan Pujji 4441 BROWN RD BERKELEY MO 63134 3/26/2024

[emphasis added]

One of six republicans in the primary, and not the current office holder.

Who else has been contributing (via the Missouri Ethics Commission)?:

C190891 06/28/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC Jennifer Monheiser 2580 Ranson Rd. Lees Summit MO 64082 KC Recycling and Waste Solutions Owner 6/28/2024 $6,850.00

C190891 07/02/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC Rex Sinquefield 244 Bent Walnut Lane Westphalia MO 65085 Retired Retired 7/2/2024 $25,000.00

C190891 07/12/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC Rex Sinquefield 244 Bent Walnut Lane Westphalia MO 65085 Retired Retired 7/12/2024 $25,000.00

C190891 07/16/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC New Day Healthcare 1839 E. Independence St Suite K Springfield MO 65804 7/16/2024 $10,000.00

C190891 07/18/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC Rex Sinquefield 244 Bent Walnut Lane Westphalia MO 65085 Retired Retired 7/18/2024 $50,000.00

C190891 07/25/2024 Ozark Gateway Leadership PAC Viceroy Government Relations 101 S. Hanley Rd. Ste. 1280 St Louis MO 63105 7/24/2024 $5,004.17

[emphasis added]

Pass the popcorn.

Campaign Finance: pass the popcorn

29 Saturday Jun 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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Attorney General, campaign finance, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, popcorn, Primary, right wingnut, Will Scharf

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

222309 06/29/2024 Citizens for Scharf William Scharf 8125 Stratford Dr Clayton MO 63105 Self Attorney 6/28/2024 $500,000.00

[emphasis added]

In this particular instance it’s Citizen for Scharf.

Certified Candidate List
2024 Primary Election

Attorney General
Republican
Name Mailing Address Random Number Date Filed

Will Scharf 6642 CLAYTON ROAD #201
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MO 63117 208 2/27/2024

Andrew Bailey P. O. BOX 491
JEFFERSON CITY MO 65102 888 2/27/2024

We’re rooting for a scoreless tie.

Oooh, pass the popcorn…

31 Wednesday May 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Jason Smith, social media

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

7th Congressional District, 8th Congressional District, Debt ceiling, Eric Burlison, Jason Smith, popcorn, right wingnuts, social media

Missouri right wingnuts on the debt ceiling vote:

Jason Smith (r) [2022 file photo].

[image cropped]

Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
President Biden asked for a blank check.

Republicans negotiated a deal that delivers for the American people.

[….] Rescinding billions of COVID $
[….] Administrative PAYGO
[….] Work requirements
[….] Spending caps
[.. ..]Cutting IRS funding
3:10 PM · May 30, 2023

And:

Rep. Eric Burlison @RepEricBurlison
After carefully reviewing the bill text and fielding phone calls from my constituents, I will not be supporting H.R. 3746.
4:47 PM · May 30, 2023

Eric Burlison (r) [2016 file photo].

The smell of victory or defeat? Which is it? Just asking.

Pass the popcorn.

You don’t pick a fight with people who buy electrons by the petabyte – part the infinity

02 Thursday Dec 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta, Missouri Governor, social media

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

meta, Mike Parson, popcorn, Rudi Keller, social media, Twitter

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

Someone doth protest too much methinks:

Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
Rudi Keller, a blogger for the Missouri Independent, wrote a purposefully misleading article titled “Missouri Health Department found Mask Mandates Work, but Didn’t Make Findings Public.” He handpicked information from a Sunshine request then took the data out of context. (1/12)
4:43 PM · Dec 2, 2021

Please proceed, Governor.

“Missouri Health Department found Mask Mandates Work, but Didn’t Make Findings Public.” Thanks for reminding us.

Your communications staff also needs to learn that one of the differences between a journalist and a blogger is that a blogger can and will retort, “Kiss my ass.”

Tony Messenger @tonymess
Let’s be clear about something: @RudiKellerMI is one of the best journalists in Missouri. Has been for at least two decades.
@GovParsonMO knows this. So does the entire Missouri political world.
[….]
7:23 PM · Dec 2, 2021

Michael Bersin @MBersin
When any clueless politician in Missouri makes the mistake of believing they have more credibility than Rudi Keller:
[….]
6:38 PM · Dec 2, 2021

Pass the popcorn.

Heh. We have plenty of popcorn.

Would you like some popcorn with your schadenfreude?

30 Monday Oct 2017

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Donald Trump, indictments, Paul Manafort, popcorn, Robert Mueller, special counsel

Why, yes I would!

According to news reports at least one individual associated with Donald Trump’s (r) campaign has been indicted by a grand jury. There could be perp walk videos later today. Prepare yourselves:

Pass the popcorn.

Former Innocent Kid‏ @Johngcole
Hey wingnuts- guess whose campaign manager didn’t just get arrested by the FBI?

“Crooked HIllary’s.”

Have a nice day.
7:43 AM – 30 Oct 2017

“I just want to say two words to you. Just two words.”
“Yes, sir. ”
“Are you listening?”
“Yes, I am.”
“Popcorn futures.”
[….]

Ready

08 Thursday Jun 2017

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Tags

Donald Trump, FBI, impeachment, James Comey, obstruction, popcorn, Russia, testimony

It’s must see TV today.

Previously:

Getting ready (June 6, 2017)

Getting ready

06 Tuesday Jun 2017

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

Donald Trump, FBI, James Comey, obstruction, popcorn, Russia

If you’re astute you’ll invest in popcorn futures.

Less than a month ago:

Donald J. Trump‏ @realDonaldTrump
James Comey better hope that there are no “tapes” of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!
7:26 AM – 12 May 2017

Contemporaneous notes might do. We’ll find out on Thursday.

Lt. Gov. – republican primary: pass the popcorn

21 Saturday Jul 2012

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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attack ad, Lieutenant Governor, missouri, PAC, Peter Kinder, popcorn, republicans, schadenfreude

So much money, so little time. An attack ad, by a right wingnut PAC, directed at Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder (r):

Narrator: Where’s Peter Kinder been? As Lieutenant Governor, we pay Kinder to break tie votes in the state senate. But Peter Kinder’s never been present for a tie vote. The last time a vote was tied Kinder was spotted at a bar, the Horny Toad Bar at the lake. And Kinder’s aggressive behavior with a stripper forced her to end contact. Skipping work to hang out at the Horny Toad. Questionable behavior. It’s last call for Peter Kinder. Time to cut him off.

[Missourians for Conservative values PAC is responsible for the content of this advertising. paid for by Missourians for Conservative values PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee….]

Pass the popcorn.

And we still don’t know exactly who’s paying for this. But it is a lot.

Previously:

Campaign Finance: It lives again! (July 14, 2012)

Campaign Finance: It lives again! – part 2 (July 19, 2012)

Okay, this is really funny in a schadenfreude kind of way (August 18, 2011)

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