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Good Germans

15 Friday Nov 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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missouri, right wingnuts, social media, trolling

Right wingnut trolling on social media:

The Cole County Republican
[November 13, 2024]
Get a start on cleaning up our cities and states.

Some of the responses:

Look for groceries to go through the roof because you’ll have a shortage of fruits and vegetables and things they help bring to market. You willing to do those jobs?

Thank you for showing you are the kind of people who would have turned in Ann Frank.

they wouldn’t let Jesus himself into our country.

America used to be empathetic… no longer…

Next up: report your neighbors who do not report or who help immigrants. Here we go, folks.

Seems like they read “1984”, and liked the world described…

Their disclaimer:

‘The’ Republican is a CONSERVATIVE opinion political page. NOT affiliated with Official Committees.

Yeah, sure.

Venn Diagram of Right Wingnut Orthodoxy – not complete

Yesterday:

One of the replies:

Still in junior high?

Yep.

Lazy and incurious

30 Tuesday Jul 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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Tags

clown, meta, right wingnut, trolling

That’s being charitable.

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

We see fit.

This comment was submitted today in response to There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican (July 26, 2024):

Arkansas foisted the Clintons off on us. (and we both know he was talking about the US/Mexico border)

Have you seen/read these books? they’re porn, in junior high and middle school libraries. as well as the community libraries in the teen and young adult sections, possibly children’s sections.

If A person can be charged with two murders for killing a pregnant woman, why is it not Murder when Planned Parenhood kills one of the two?

The 2nd Amendment is there for a reason, and it’s not for hunting. Congress is specifically prohibited by it from making ANY gun laws.
Yet they keep trying…

We don’t know what the budget looks like, try to find the info yourself and post a link.

And we ARE worried about men/boys in womens/girls sports. Why should a female lose out on a scholarship because these people want to force the rest of us to participate in their fantasy?

There are people who call themselves moderate republicans, not sure if they are or if they’re dems who know they can’t get elected if anyone knew what they really are.

Maroon.

Resent Arkansas much? Just asking. I hear the catfish is good. Why would a state senate candidate concern himself with the Mexican border?

What’s the current trend in border crossings? Go look it up. There was a bipartisan immigration bill, but Donald Trump (r) bad mouthed it because he didn’t want Joe Biden (D) to get any credit for addressing the issue before the election. There’s that.

I visit libraries all the time. Public and school libraries. Here’s the thing – you don’t want you and yours reading a book? – then don’t check it out. You don’t have any right to impose your pearl clutching censorship on anyone else.

If you drop your peanut butter toast face down on the carpet your bicycle goes faster uphill.

Greg Abbott (r) and your ilk kill both. You nor the state have any business interfering in the reproductive health decision of any other person. Against the death penalty? Good for you. Against war? Good for you. I doubt it for you, though. Dead school children are a small price to pay? You’re not “pro-life”, you’re a fucking psychopath.

You have a reading comprehension problem. Well regulated militia. Try sounding the words out. I doubt it will help.

Go look up the budget yourself. It’s easy enough to do. I suspect you’re lazy and incurious, though.

Gee, everyone or no one gets a sports scholarship, but this is happening everywhere, and this must be addressed so you can happily stew in your bigotry.

Overton Window. Look it up. There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican.

What gave you the mistaken impression that we give a flying fuck about what you think?

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Expert trolling

12 Monday Feb 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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Tags

Joe Biden, Kansas City Chiefs, MAGA conspiracy theories, social media, Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, trolling

Late last night:

Joe Biden
@JoeBiden
Just like we drew it up.
[….]
9:50 PM · Feb 11, 2024

Heh.

The voice of God

01 Friday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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meta, troll, trolling

Apparently.

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

We see fit.

An attempted trolling comment in response to Mark Alford (r) – Town Hall – Warrensburg, Missouri – August 31, 2023:

A news reporter should be unbiased and factual. This story is garbage.

How would you know? Cite your sources.

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

Previously:

You spelled “Trump” wrong (August 30, 2023)

Mark Alford (r) – Town Hall – Warrensburg, Missouri – August 31, 2023 (September 1, 2023)

Mark Alford (r) – Town Hall – Warrensburg, Missouri – August 31, 2023 – Remarks (September 1, 2023)

What color is the sky in your world?

29 Saturday Jul 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Eric Schmitt, meta

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diversity, equity, Eric Schmitt, inclusion, meta, privilege, troll, trolling

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

We see fit.

An attempted trolling comment submitted today in response to Eric (r) voted for something (July 29, 2023):

Why does it matter about all the differences? Thought all wanted equal treatment. When you set yourself aside from a group and cry inequality then you are indeed making yourself different.

What color is the sky in your world?

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Knock yourself out

10 Monday Jul 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Eric Schmitt, meta, US Senate

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Eric Schmitt, Fascist pig, meta, right wingnut, troll, trolling

Eric Schmitt (r) [2022 file photo}.

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

We see fit.

An attempted trolling comment submitted today in response to Has anyone seen Eric Schmitt (r)? (July 8, 2023):

There’s literally no story here. One quote and some hand selected responses to it? What happened to real reporting/writing/journalism?

You could follow the original link.

You wouldn’t know real reporting/writing/journalism if it bit you in the ass.

Here’s the thing – there’s nothing stopping you from starting up your own site and demonstrating your superior grasp of the principles of real reporting/writing/journalism, is there? But you won’t.

Or, alternately, you could get a cushy gig writing op-eds for some national media chain. Heh.

“Faux News channel, fascist groupies” – protest sign, circa 2003- 2004.

We rest our case.

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The problem with populism

22 Thursday Jun 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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And your point is?, comments, meta, trolling

Meta.

We don’t allow incoherent and/or ignorant comments out of moderation to be linked with the original post, but we will present some of them in subsequent posts for the purpose of public derision, mockery, and maybe education. The latter as an example for others – “You might not want to express yourself in this fashion”. As we see fit.

In an age of instant communication thoughtfulness does still have an effect. One just has to remember to do the required thinking before hitting “send”.

In the last day:

You can’t fix stupid and republican party are idiots. They will defend the dumb fuck Trump as long as I can.

Who’s doing what?

Is he there to work a behalf on Missouri, who Elected Him.

Biblical vibe there. Or maybe that English wizard school kid.

5 yrs of wasting tax payers money on nonsense. Look in your own backyard and maybe start the cleanup at the top. Maybe the elites and others should pay their taxes too. STOP the nonsense and start working!!

Again, who’s supposed to do what?

Thank you Mr. Schmidt for telling us the truth.

He isn’t, and it’s “Schmitt”.

It seems like no one in office gets any jail time. Do not pay taxes, you get a free walk sign to freedom, but any commoner would be in jail. The buck needs to stop in DC, and Senators, congressmen, FBI, CIA, Presidents, etc. All need to be accountable. We do not black our servers, we do not make up shit, just because you do like the person in office. Everyone needs to be scrutinized and abide by the law. Commoners get persecuted for doing something wrong/illegal andvtheybpsybthe price. Washington eltes need to pay the price.

How very English. And then it peters out…

They’re all are right take of mo first

We have no idea.

Hang in there, Eric, he’s just a bunch of people who can complain about what you’re doing and if they was in the same place they wouldn’t be any different all they are republican on Trump haters

Populism. Yay.

You don’t want me to reply if that Flag bother you then you need A HISTORY LESSON.

But you just did.

I can’t imagine the hate and vitriol in this country (and Missouri) after reading some of these comments. This must be what was being said before the unCivil War that tore this country apart for 4 years or so, and resulted in the deaths of 620,000 Americans. This does not include the millions who came home with major injuries and probably PTSD. I feel that our extreme polarization is leading us closer to another horrible event as the uncivil War.

Too late. That cold war has been ongoing for one hundred fifty eight years.

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No standing

30 Tuesday May 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

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Corona virus, COVID-19, Eric Schmitt, meta, pandemic, trolling

“…Aside from lacking any authority over locally elected boards of education, the Attorney General’s orders did not follow Missouri law and were therefore without legal force or effect. Neither Attorney General Schmitt nor his successor has disavowed the orders, and in fact, the Attorney General continues to insist that school districts lack the very authority granted them under Missouri law…”

Plural.

“…The Attorney General has argued that his letters were standard cease and desist letters that any prospective litigant is free to send as a precursor to litigation. The Court rejects this post-hoc rationalization because it ignores both the tenor and threat of future orders of the letters and the social media posts the Attorney General distributed to amplify them. It also elides the interpretation of the orders the public had of the Attorney General’s authority. The letters were not supported by statute or legal precedent and were subject to misinterpretation of the laws of the State of Missouri. The clear intent of the Attorney General’s letters, particularly in view of his later communications and social media posts, was to leave the School District and the public with the impression he had authority he did not have…”

It’s always too easy.

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

We see fit.

An attempted trolling comment submitted today in response to Eric Schmitt (r): losing again (May 30, 2023)

This article is misleading and inaccurate! This happened in one district out of all he sued because they had put a pandemic ordinance in place about changing rules while under the SCAMdemic. You are just campaigning for democrats for those dumb enough to believe you. Y’all need to be held accountable! In fact, I’m gonna call attorneys right now and see if I can sue you personally for misleading me!

Own goal.

Rural party line, rotary dial, or push-button phone? Just asking.

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Eric Schmitt (r) [2022 file photo].

A downward spiral…of pearl clutching

25 Thursday May 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta

≈ 1 Comment

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bigots, dumbasses, LGBTQIA+, meta, missouri, pearl clutching, Pride Festival, self-righteous, trolling, Warrensburg

It’s always too easy.

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

We see fit.

Attempted trolling comments submitted today in response to Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council – April 24, 2023 (April 25, 2023):

Some of us happen to agree this is a detestable event. Evidence was given to City Council exposing the truth of the content of those events.
Do your homework instead of a sales pitch!

Evidence? We were there in 2021 and 2022. How about you?

They tried it again:

Some of us happen to agree this is a detestable event. Evidence was given to City Council exposing the truth of the content of those events.
Do your homework instead of a sales pitch!

Then, another:

Most of us are NOT in support of this kind of behavior and want children protected! PERIOD!!
It’s sad we can’t all agree we need to be on the same page. Which would be that page labeled , Moral. Kudos to those standing up for justice, morals. and the Children.

“Some of us…”? “Most of us…”? Which is it? Get your talking points in order.

With all the respect due to you, take your pages and shove them up your bigoted self-righteous ass.

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Dumbasses.

Meanwhile, we think we’ll have an ice cold beer or two.

Previously:

Warrensburg Pride Festival – June 26, 2021 (June 26, 2021)

Local busybodies engage in pearl clutching (June 3, 2022)

“I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians, they are so unlike your Christ.” (June 4, 2022)

Pride Festival – Warrensburg, Missouri – June 4, 2022 (June 4, 2022)

The pearl clutching right wingnut bigots among us (April 19, 2023)

Always the other (April 21, 2023)

Meta – The pearl clutching right wingnut bigots among us (April 22, 2023)

Unified Field Theory of Right Wingnut Pearl Clutching, Self-Righteousness, and Victimhood (April 22, 2023)

Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council – April 24, 2023 (April 25, 2023)

Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council – April 24, 2023 – part 2 (April 26, 2023)

Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council Meeting – May 8, 2023 (May 9, 2023)

Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council Meeting – May 8, 2023 – part 2 (May 9, 2023)

Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council Meeting – May 8, 2023 – part 3 (May 9, 2023)

Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council Meeting – May 8, 2023 – part 4 (May 9, 2023)

Addressing Bigotry – Warrensburg, Missouri City Council Meeting – May 8, 2023 – part 5 (May 10, 2023)

Living in a self-imposed cultural vacuum (May 10, 2023)

Socialmalism

19 Friday May 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

4th Congressional District, former newsreader, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnut, social media, that ridiculous hat, trolling

Mark Alford (r) [2022 file photo].

Today:

[image cropped]

Mark Alford Retweeted
[….]
Socialism has NO place in Missouri.

Not now. Not ever.
[….]
11:49 AM · May 19, 2023

Some of the responses:

Define Socialism!

How do you like the Rural Electric Coops?
Or the Republican effort to regulate the sales of Missouri real estate between willing buyers and sellers?
Or the huge loan of State $$ to a private company?

The hammer and sickle is more of a Communist thing, you understand…

Can you please tell me what you mean by this? Can you share any specific examples?

How do you define it? Police, firemen, social security, Medicare? Bailouts for banks? Tax breaks for the wealthiest? Farm subsidies? What country does it right in your opinion? Russia? China? England? Japan?

Stay off our roads then and don’t bother calling the police or fire dept.

Exactly where is Socialism in Missouri? Roads? Police? Fire? Social Security? Medicare? FEMA? Disability? You need to be specific!

In Soviet Missurah, Liberty lies to you.

We see what you did there.

Who’s spreading it? How do I know what to look for.. like you mean more Medicaid coverage? Help me out.

How about fascism?

Define it for us, dingus.
[….]

Bold anti-roads, parks, schools, police, fire and military stance you’ve taken – but you do you

Explain what socialism you’re referring to.

I see a lot of moronic groups, like yours, that are just using buzzwords to stir the base and you’re not using them correctly.

Do share with us all this socialism going down in MO. Is it corporate welfare, tax breaks, subsidies or?

Wait, this seems very familiar.

Oh, yeah, from the republican primary in 2022:

Some right wingnuts with money really hate Rick Brattin (r) (July 25, 2023)

Previously:

Are you certain it wasn’t Rick Brattin (r)? (February 3, 2023)

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