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Yes, you are.
Previously:
Tulsi who? (October 16, 2019)
Great moments in presidential campaign strategery (October 18, 2019)
19 Saturday Oct 2019
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Yes, you are.
Previously:
Tulsi who? (October 16, 2019)
Great moments in presidential campaign strategery (October 18, 2019)
18 Friday Oct 2019
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Tonight:
Jordan @JordanUhl
At 7:35 pm, it was reported that Tulsi Gabbard was over an hour late for a press event in Iowa and that her aides weren’t telling people what was going on.She just went live on Tucker Carlson’s show.
[….]
7:21 PM · Oct 18, 2019
There are those 14 minutes. But we catch your drift.
Tucker Carlson. Really? Like a Democratic Party candidate running for the Democratic Party nomination for President should want to go out of their way to engage with Democratic Party voters, you know, the people who actually decide who the Democratic Party nominee is?
Tulsi Gabbard evidently thinking it’s an effective use of her time to try to reach Democratic Party presidential primary voters on a right wingnut white supremacist television show tells you something about her competence and the competence of her campaign staff. And none of it is good or competent.
“Are you a Russian sleeper cell?” Uh, whoever is Tulsi Gabbard’s communications director should be fired and should never again work in the communications business.
A parody:
Austin Powers: Nice to asset you… meet you. Nice to meet you, Russian asset.
[to Foxxy as Basil & the Russian asset leave]
Austin Powers: Don’t say Russian asset.
Foxxy Cleopatra: Now stop.
Austin Powers: I said Russian asset.
Foxxy Cleopatra: Stop.
[Basil gestures him to hush]
Number Three: Bye.
Austin Powers: Russian asset.
[Basil & the Russian asset try again to leave]
Austin Powers: Russian asset.
[Basil warns him again to hush]
Austin Powers: Russian asset.
Basil Exposition: Oh, shut up!
Austin Powers: [Basil and the Russian asset walk out and Austin lets loose] Asset, asset, asset, asset, asset!
Previously:
Tulsi who? (October 16, 2019)
16 Wednesday Oct 2019
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Great optics for a presidential “candidate” there:
H J RES 77 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY 16-Oct-2019 2:44 PM
QUESTION: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
BILL TITLE: Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria—- YEAS 354 —
—- NAYS 60 —
—- ANSWERED “PRESENT” 4 —
—- NOT VOTING 14 —
Gabbard
[emphasis added]
15 Tuesday Oct 2019
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This:
Kurt Eichenwald @kurteichenwald
Today, Russia took over a US military base that was rapidly abandoned. I wonder if Trump gave time to shred/destroy classified info and devices, or if everything is now in Russian control.PS: This is the first time in memory that the US has surrendered a base to Russia. MAGA!
12:11 PM · Oct 15, 2019/a>
11 Friday Oct 2019
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Today:
Hartzler Statement on Syria Developments
October 11, 2019 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C — Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) issued the following statement regarding Turkey’s invasion into northern Syria earlier this week:
“I am deeply concerned by the reports coming out of Syria in the aftermath of Turkey’s invasion earlier this week. The Kurds, including the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Free Syrian Army, are fiercely loyal allies who have stood by the United States since the First Gulf War. They have been fundamental in rooting out terrorists who seek to harm the United States and our allies. Nothing shows that more clearly than their valiant efforts to root out ISIS.
“We should not be complicit in the slaughter of our Kurdish allies by Turkey or any other actor trying to increase its influence in the region. I call on the White House to modify its strategy in Syria so that bad state actors, including Russia, Iran, and non-state actors like Hezbollah or a resurgent ISIS, are not permitted to get and maintain a foothold in the region. Allowing them to do so would erase every gain we have made and would gravely jeopardize our security interests in the region.
“I hope the White House further pursues a military strategy that ensures religious minorities in Syria, including Christians, are able to freely practice their religion and be protected from extremists who would do them harm.
“I will continue to work with my colleagues to explore ways to protect the Kurds who have been working alongside us in the region and to hold Turkey accountable for their assault on our allies.
Really? What did you expect?
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
Today:
Exclusive: Turkey Attacks US Special Forces in Syria, Apparently by Mistake
A contingent of U.S. Special Forces was caught up in Turkish shelling against U.S.-backed Kurdish positions in northern Syria, days after President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart he would withdraw U.S. troops from certain positions in the area. A senior Pentagon official said shelling by the Turkish forces was so heavy that the U.S. personnel considered firing back in self-defense…
[….]
Mistake. Yeah, right. Now what?
07 Monday Oct 2019
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Today:
Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
The decision to abruptly pull troops out of #Syria is a mistake. Leaving the region will mean abandoning the Kurds who have been fiercely loyal allies as we’ve moved to eliminate ISIS and stabilize the region.I urge the White House to reconsider this decision.
[….]
12:02 PM · Oct 7, 2019
We hear his buddies may have an oil and gas deal in Ukraine you might be interested in.
Some of the responses:
Have you finally reached a point of concern? We have warned you all along that many have had concerns about @POTUS.
You sit on the House Armed Services Committee.
You’re the ranking member of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee.
You have the power to hold the President accountable + provide oversight.
Please do so.
If only you had the power to do something about it . .oh, wait…
This is on you and your GOP friends. Congrats.
Give us a shout when you object to holding up military aid to Ukraine until they assist the president’s reelection by contributing to dark web conspiracy theories to protect Russia and smear a political opponent.
Not gonna happen.
You’re one of his biggest fans.
I’m sure he was just joking, Ms. Hartzler. Ha, got you good, didn’t he!!!
And, here’s the joke:
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
As I have stated strongly before, and just to reiterate, if Turkey does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be off limits, I will totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey (I’ve done before!). They must, with Europe and others, watch over…
10:38 AM · Oct 7, 2019
“I am the great and powerful…Wizard of Oz.”
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
Previously:
Impeachment: Consciousness of Guilt (September 24, 2019)
Impeachment: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) (September 24, 2019)
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): gaslighting (September 24, 2019)
Impeachment: Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) – “Tell your people to obey the law.” (September 25, 2019)
Impeachment: the smell of fear (September 25, 2019)
Impeachment: It became self aware at 6:24 a.m., September 26, 2019… (September 26, 2019)
Impeachment: NPR/PBS NewsHour Marist Poll – September 25, 2019 (September 26, 2019)
Flop sweat (September 27, 2019)
Impeachment: this morning’s “Executive Time” (September 28, 2019)
Impeachment: unhinged (September 29, 2019)
Hillary Clinton (D) is living rent free inside of Donald Trump’s (r) head (September 29, 2019)
Going 0-2 (September 30, 2019)
Impeachment: almost too stupid to remember to breathe (October 1, 2019)
Hillary Clinton (D) is having fun these days (October 1, 2019)
Impeachment: in a panic (October 2, 2019)
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): clap louder (October 3, 2019)
Impeachment: why we can’t have nice things (October 4, 2019)
Impeachment: “…and getting caught in Ukraine…” (October 5, 2019)
Sen. Roy Blunt (r): see nothing, hear nothing, know nothing (October 6, 2019)
Impeachment: Putin’s Puppet (October 7, 2019)
07 Monday Oct 2019
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Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
Last night:
Jason Kander @JasonKander
In Syria (and in Ukraine), Trump basically switched which side we were on in a war. He switched us to the Russian side. Counter to America’s interest, over and over, he does what’s best for Russia. (1/x)
11:19 PM · Oct 6, 2019
Jason Kander @JasonKander
He has no strong convictions on foreign policy other than when he’s advancing Russia’s agenda or defending Putin.He is obviously compromised. Why are we acting as though there’s any chance in the world he’s not? (2/x)
11:21 PM · Oct 6, 2019
Jason Kander @JasonKander
It doesn’t even matter if there’s Russian money in his businesses or whether there’s a pee tape. At this point, he’s EITHER afraid they’ll undermine his legitimacy by admitting they helped him win OR that they won’t help him win next time. Either way, Russia owns him! (3/x)
11:26 PM · Oct 6, 2019
Jason Kander @JasonKander
At every step of the way, he is executing Russian foreign policy. He is basically Putin’s foreign minister. They have him. It’s over.Reason enough to impeach. (4/4)
11:27 PM · Oct 6, 2019
Some of the responses:
This is his way of changing the news cycle for the week. No one will be talking about Ukraine or impeachment. They will now be talking about his latest disgusting act as POTUS
Unfortunately, impeaching Trump won’t remove him from office, unless a whole bunch of a Republican senators find both a moral compass and a spine. The entire GOP is compromised.
How can the vets is the Senate who helped fight ISIS support this? How can they stay quiet? #GOPCowards
Donald Trump is America’s Quisling! Cowardly Republicans remain silent and complicit
The Kurds are now in unbelievable danger. This is our thank you for all they’ve done for us?
you’re entirely wrong. I read about these real Americans in a diner in Ohio and this policy shift re Syria/Turkey/Kurds is *exactly* why they voted for him. That and her emails, obv. #notfunnyiknow
This has been in the works for at least a year. Mattis resigned over this. It’s a terrible day for America.
Trump isn’t loyal to anyone but himself, just ask his ex-wives.
And his current one.
This is why transcripts of conversations with Putin need to be released. What is Trump’s quid pro quo on this arrangement?
Yes we need to see the Putin/trump transcripts ASAP
#DonTheCon is #PutinsPuppet
“He’s just doing it to ‘gig’ the media”….said the sycophants.
In light of what we now know about @realDonaldTrump’s willingness to let foreign influence and personal emoluments determine US foreign policy, we need to ask what prompted this major policy shift. #Turkey #Kurds
Well, you’ve got to give #Trump points for obedience.
Putin putting pressure on an asset he knows is about to become worthless
She warned us.
Previously:
Impeachment: Consciousness of Guilt (September 24, 2019)
Impeachment: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) (September 24, 2019)
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): gaslighting (September 24, 2019)
Impeachment: Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) – “Tell your people to obey the law.” (September 25, 2019)
Impeachment: the smell of fear (September 25, 2019)
Impeachment: It became self aware at 6:24 a.m., September 26, 2019… (September 26, 2019)
Impeachment: NPR/PBS NewsHour Marist Poll – September 25, 2019 (September 26, 2019)
Flop sweat (September 27, 2019)
Impeachment: this morning’s “Executive Time” (September 28, 2019)
Impeachment: unhinged (September 29, 2019)
Hillary Clinton (D) is living rent free inside of Donald Trump’s (r) head (September 29, 2019)
Going 0-2 (September 30, 2019)
Impeachment: almost too stupid to remember to breathe (October 1, 2019)
Hillary Clinton (D) is having fun these days (October 1, 2019)
Impeachment: in a panic (October 2, 2019)
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): clap louder (October 3, 2019)
Impeachment: why we can’t have nice things (October 4, 2019)
Impeachment: “…and getting caught in Ukraine…” (October 5, 2019)
Sen. Roy Blunt (r): see nothing, hear nothing, know nothing (October 6, 2019)
07 Friday Apr 2017
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“…I have previously stated that I have concerns about the President’s plan to strike Syria, and have yet to be convinced that military action against the Assad regime is in the interests of the United States…”
On September 9, 2013:
Congresswoman Hartzler issues statement following conference call on Syria
September 9, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) has issued the following statement regarding her conference call with citizens of the Fourth District who expressed their views on the situation in Syria:“I pledged that I would listen to the thoughts and concerns of the citizens of Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District regarding this important issue. I have previously stated that I have concerns about the President’s plan to strike Syria, and have yet to be convinced that military action against the Assad regime is in the interests of the United States. Our conference call has further solidified my deep reservations as 97% of participants expressed opposition to our involvement. I thank all the citizens of our district who called in or who have expressed their feelings through telephone calls, emails, letters, and faxes to our offices in Washington and throughout the district. I value the input and will consider all the comments my office has received as I have the opportunity to cast MO-4’s vote in this critical time.”
[….]
Gee, what’s different?
Now:
Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
My statement on The U.S. military strikes in Syria:
“Tuesday’s heartless and brutal attack demanded an answer. We cannot continue to let this tyrant commit such atrocities, and I am hopeful the President’s decision this evening will prevent further bloodshed.
7:28 PM – 6 Apr 2017
“Who’s that yonder, dressed in black?”
* it’s okay if you’re a republican
Previously:
President Obama: calling on Congress to debate and vote on use of military force in Syria (August 31, 2013)
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): What about that Syria thing? (September 1, 2013)
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): caught between Syria and a hard place (September 10, 2013)
27 Friday Nov 2015
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We can’t blame it on a food coma.
The republican controlled House of Representatives moved quickly:
FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 643
[….]
H R 4038 RECORDED VOTE 19-Nov-2015 1:55 PM
QUESTION: On Passage
BILL TITLE: American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act
—- AYES 289 —
Graves (MO)
Hartzler
Long
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner
—- NOES 137 —
Clay
Cleaver
[emphasis added]
At the Washington Monthly:
November 21, 2015 5:57 AM
Syrian Refugees, the “SAFE” Act, and the Shortsighted Panic of Steve Israel
By David Atkins….It goes without saying, of course, that all of this is yet another manufactured non-issue being ballyhooed by Republicans in order to stir up their xenophobic base and the occasional ignorant independent. Of all the ways for a terrorist to enter the United States, the refugee program is the slowest and the likeliest to get them caught. All of the Paris gunmen were European nationals, not refugees. If an Islamist terrorist group wants to come to the United States, all they need do is send European compatriots here on tourist visas. Meanwhile, ISIS also despises refugees and desperately wants western nations to reject them and send them back to Iraq and Syria to be used and exploited for skills, sex and labor. Once again, Republicans are acting in the most counterproductive way, doing ISIS’ dirty work for them while condemning thousands of people to near certain death—all so they can whip up the basest sentiments from America’s most fearful, least moral and most ignorant voters….
Well, those are salient points.
Yesterday via Twitter from Representative Vicky Hartzler (r):
Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
What are you thankful for? I am thankful to serve you, and wish you a #happythanksgiving [….] 9:35 AM – 26 Nov 2015
You ain’t seen nothing yet. From the link in the tweet to Representative Hartzler’s (r) message:
….When I think of this holiday I think of the Pilgrims and that first Thanksgiving in 1621 when they gathered with their Native American friends to thank the Lord for His provision after surviving that first perilous year. So many had perished during the harsh winter but the dream lived on. That original dream is captured in one of the paintings displayed in the Capitol rotunda. The painting depicts the beginning of the Pilgrims journey and captures the essence of why they came….
….The Pilgrims came here for religious freedom and for a better life for their children…
Cognitive dissonance? You bet. Let’s celebrate a holiday which is ostensibly about persecuted peoples coming to the new world and at the same time vote to complicate or deny refuge to people who are being persecuted.
So far there are two responses:
Jalal El-Jayyousi @JUC_jalal
@RepHartzler I’m thankful for the safety of my family in spite of your fearmongering 9:39 AM – 26 Nov 2015
Touché.
pomme_de_doodie @pomme_de_doodie
@RepHartzler You seem to be more concerned about what’s going on in Louisiana than here in Mo. You voted against vets! How much subs$ u get? 9:41 PM – 26 Nov 2015
That’s quite a list.
Previously:
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): Quick, jump on that bandwagon of fear before it pulls away! (November 19, 2015)
White House Petitions: pants wetters (November 22, 2015)
26 Thursday Nov 2015
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From Chris Koster (D) today, via Twitter:
Chris Koster @Koster4Missouri
This turkey did not receive a pardon. Happy Thanksgiving!
[….] 10:48 AM – 26 Nov 2015
Previously:
Hey, Chris Koster, are you really listening? (November 18, 2015)