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Wingnut Welfare

05 Tuesday Aug 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Eric Schmitt, social media, US Senate

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book, clown, Eric Schmitt, fake populism, Fascist pig, Grifter, missouri, right wingnut, social media, U.S. Senate, wingnut welfare

“….There are, of course, many forms of wingnut welfare. Book publishing scams are just one of the oldest….”

Eric Schmitt (r) [2024 file photo]

He’s selling a book. Oh, goodie.

Last month:

Eric Schmitt
[July 11, 2025]
[….]
For too long, the Right played defense while the Left weaponized our legal system.

It’s time to fight to win.

THE LAST LINE OF DEFENSE is the inside story of how we beat the Left in court before—and how we can do it again.

Available for preorder now: [….]

Under Biden, the Left used the executive branch to build a powerful lawfare machine.

Trump won. But the Left’s lawfare continues. Activist groups and far-left judges are wielding our courts like a political weapon, twisting the law to undermine the will of the American people.

As Attorney General of Missouri, I went on offense again Biden—and won.

We blocked his vax mandates, forced him to enforce the Remain in Mexico policy (for a while), killed his student loan bailout scheme, exposed his censorship regime, liberated a million people from forced masking and countless more examples.

We didn’t win these fights by playing by the old conservative playbook. We won by throwing it out and starting over.

THE LAST LINE OF DEFENSE is all about the new blueprint we wrote—and how it can help us defeat the Left in the fights to come.

Left-wing lawfare remains one of the chief fights of our time. I wrote this book because our side needs a manual to beat it.

On shelves August 19.
[….]

“…We blocked his vax mandates…” “…liberated a million people from forced masking…”

Yeah, we remember:

A simple request (December 9, 2021)

We get a response (December 14, 2021)

We’re still waiting… (December 31, 2021)

There’s much more to follow (January 6, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 1 (January 6, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 2 (January 7, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 3 (January 8, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – clown (January 8, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 4 (January 8, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – Get In Good Trouble (January 9, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 5 (January 9, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – One Is The Loneliest Number (January 9, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – Photo Evidence (January 10, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 6 (January 10, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 7 (January 11, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – Generations (January 12, 2022)

illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov – RSMo § 610 – Missouri Sunshine Law – email submissions – part 8 (January 13, 2022)

Elect a clown, expect a circus:

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s (r) anti-mask public school complaint email address: illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov

Grifters gotta grift.

Architecture by Albert Speer and ‘dictator chic’ interior design

06 Friday Jun 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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ballroom, Donald Trump, Fascist pig, Grifter, kitsch, narcissist, social media

Just think of all the possibilities for grift.

“Confederates and Nazis: Fucking Losers”

Today:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

Just inspected the site of the new Ballroom that will be built, compliments of a man known as Donald J. Trump, at the White House. For 150 years, Presidents, and many others, have wanted a beautiful Ballroom, but it never got built because nobody previously had any knowledge or experience in doing such things — But I do, like maybe nobody else, and it will go up quickly, and be a wonderful addition, very much in keeping with the magnificent White House itself. These are the “fun” projects I do while thinking about the World Economy, the United States, China, Russia, and lots of other Countries, places, and events. It will all be good, maybe even GREAT, depending on who is the President of the U.S.A.!

4.61k ReTruths 23.8k Likes Jun 06, 2025, 1:29 PM

But access to healthcare for all is a needless excess. Go figure.

Always Be Grifting

21 Wednesday May 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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Donald Trump, Fascist pig, Grifter, grifting, social media

This evening:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

The Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield!
[….]
1.63k ReTruths 5.78k Likes May 21, 2025, 5:26 PM

Who profits? Just asking.

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

He’s a dumbass. If you voted for him, you’re a dumbass.

12 Wednesday Feb 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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Donald Trump, dumbass, Fascist pig, Grifter, inflation, right wingnut, social media

Today:

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

BIDEN INFLATION UP!

3.99k ReTruths 18.3k Likes Feb 12, 2025, 8:04 AM

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

We rest our case.

Heh.

03 Wednesday Jul 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Donald Trump, Grifter, grifting, MAGA, social media

Today:

Jack E. Smith @7Veritas4

Good morning.

Take a walk in your neighborhood today.

Touch some grass.

Grab a coffee with a friend.

All the things Steve Bannon can’t.

7:52 AM · Jul 3, 2024

There’s all that.

In our town

26 Wednesday Jun 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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34 felony convictions, cult, Donald Trump, grift, Grifter, grifting, missouri, right wingnuts, Warrensburg

Today in west central Missouri:

It’s a cult.

We’re looking for a “My candidate for President has been convicted in 34 felonies” t-shirt.

We’ll wait for the going out of business/bankruptcy sale.

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

Sometimes deprogramming works, sometimes it doesn’t

23 Thursday May 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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cult, Donald Trump, endorsement, Grifter, MAGA, Nikki Haley, right wingnut, social media

Yesterday:

Nikki Haley
[May 22, 2024]
I was asked today at Hudson Institute whether I would vote for Donald Trump or Joe Biden, here’s my answer:
[….]

She’s voting for Donald Trump (r).

It’s a cult.

Some of the responses:

Very disappointed to hear this. I was so glad when you finally took a stand against him, and now you are back on board with all the other sellouts that are bowing down to him. Our country deserves better, and you know it!

[….] yes, she was singing a different tune on the campaign trail…the folks who believed her message in February and voted for her were duped into believing she was sincere in her vision for this country. Haley only has vision for herself. I request a refund on the shirt I purchased with your name on it, Nikki.

Unfortunate that you made this decision, when you could have been a force for good, and for protecting our democracy. All the people who voted for you, thinking you were a legitimate alternative to the craziness — you have betrayed them.

So disappointing. I had such high hopes for you. You’ve definitely let us down. I can never again support someone (you) who can blindly support the worst person in the world to be the US president (tRump). I pray God steps in and protects, so that tRump can never again be in any position of power, much less the US President.

I truly hope your children grow up to be just like Trump . May your grandchildren grow up like him.
You truly have no self respect. Stormy Daniel’s has better morals than you do.

Very disappointed in you. I thought at least here was a republican that I could have faith in. A woman with strong convictions and would not sell out.

The fact that you would vote for Trump is so disappointing. We all had higher expectations for you. Instead, you just look like any other political grifter. If only someone would have some spine to stand up against this madness. But, apparently, you are not it.

Nikki I cannot believe you caved. I’m so disappointed. As a life long Republican who backed you, I will never ever EVER support Trump. There are things bigger than politics. Like the difference between right and wrong. Ugh. Can I get my money back?

Your supporters will remember what you said about him, who he is, and what he represents. You gave them hope that you were someone who represented their values and stood up for what is right separate and away from his toxicity. You didn’t do yourself any favor by endorsing him with your future vote and they will remember that in the future.

Reading the news and they are reporting you will be voting for Trump. To say this is a slap in the face to your supporters, especially after you told us all the reasons why we shouldn’t vote for him, is an understatement. Shame on you!

To label you as a hypocrite is an understatement. Will never vote for you again

I thought you had the guts to stand against such an unfit person. All respect lost!

Very disappointed to hear this. What happened to all the things that Nikki said about it is better for the country to have some policy differences with someone in the White House, than to have a lunatic? What happened to country over party?

What a sad calculated cynical move. A serial con man who actively courts white supremacists, is morally/ethically bankrupt. Not smart but mean as hell. I hope you like what you see in the mirror in a year—better yet, what you see in a decade or so.

After what you said about him, which was true? I had faith in you, as an Independent, I thought I would vote for you. Felt bad when you had to suspend your campaign. Now I’m glad, because you’ve proved who you aren’t.

Character counts if you want to be president of the USA. At least, it should.

Here I thought you may be one of the few remaining republicans with a moral compass and a backbone. Oh well
“He’s unfit for office” – Nikki Haley

Voted for you. You certainly did not describe Trump. Won’t vote for you again.

Well, I thought you had a some integrity, but I see I was mistaken.

Sold your Soul. This country deserves better.

You are the personification of hypocrisy and self-interest. You have shown that your words mean absolutely nothing if you are willing to vote for a man who you called “diminished” and “unhinged”, a man who encouraged his “followers” to attempt an insurgency. Your willingness to vote for a man who you even said has no respect for the members of our military, shows that you love a potential political future more than you love and respect your husband, a national guardsman. How can you even look at him tonight? You have shown that you never were, are not now, and never will be a servant leader. Those two words, “servant” and “leader” are not part of your DNA. Thank goodness you have shown us all what a weak and cowardly person you truly are before any of us supported you further. The only good thing your announcement did today was make me admire and appreciate Liz Cheney even more.

So stupid. Disappointed beyond belief. Are you even thinking about America….

There is nothing Nikki Haley could say or do now that would EVER restore her credibility or integrity with me. This is exactly what Americans are sick and tired of. Politicians with no backbone, moral compass or principles.

This should put the last nail in the coffin
They do not care about us. They do not care about Democracy, freedom or human rights. Republicans only care about power, greed and themselves.

I am disgusted with your announcement! Sure help turn the USA into a dictatorship not to mention not being able to stick to your values but vote for an orange monster. I definitely regret wasting my vote on you in the Republican primary. And I am so mad at myself for believing in you.

So disappointed. Sold your soul indeed. The hypocrisy will follow you. Thought you were honest and had integrity. Guess I was wrong. Seems to be the story these days. And sell out to Trump.

There are over 3,000 more comments.

“Make America Great Again” – in Russian.

The New Brownshirt

21 Tuesday May 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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blue jacket, cult, Donald Trump, Fascist pig, Grifter, insurrectionist, red tie, seditionist, social media, white shirt

In fealty to their great leader.

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

Blue jacket, white shirt, red tie. Go figure.

Yesterday:

Biden-Harris HQ @BidenHQ
Trump posts a new ad foreshadowing a second Trump term that says he will create a “UNIFIED REICH,” echoing Nazi Germany
[….]
8:31 PM · May 20, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court To Leisurely Contemplate If A Fascist Grifter And Serial Philanderer Is Above The Law

28 Wednesday Feb 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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91 Felonies, Certiorari, Donald Trump, Fascist pig, Grifter, insurrectionist, privilege, seditionist, supposed to be a slam dunk, U.S. Supreme Court

The Red Lily – Anatole France

…For the poor it consists in sustaining and preserving the wealthy in their power and their laziness. The poor must work for this, in presence of the majestic quality of the law which prohibits the wealthy as well as the poor from sleeping under the bridges, from begging in the streets, and from stealing bread…

Today, from the U.S. Supreme Court:

(ORDER LIST: 601 U.S.)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024

CERTIORARI GRANTED

23-939 TRUMP, DONALD J. V. UNITED STATES
(23A745)

The application for a stay presented to The Chief Justice is referred by him to the Court. The Special Counsel’s request to treat the stay application as a petition for a writ of certiorari is granted, and that petition is granted limited to the following question: Whether and if so to what extent does a former President enjoy presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office. Without expressing a view on the merits, this Court directs the Court of Appeals to continue withholding issuance of the mandate until the sending down of the judgment of this Court. The application for a stay is dismissed as moot.

The case will be set for oral argument during the week of April 22, 2024. Petitioner’s brief on the merits, and any amicus curiae briefs in support or in support of neither party, are to be filed on or before Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Respondent’s brief on the merits, and any amicus curiae briefs in support, are to be filed on or before Monday, April 8, 2024. The reply brief, if any, is to be filed on or before 5 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024.

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

Must be nice.

Meanwhile, remember to pay all your parking tickets.

But wait, there’s even more…

27 Thursday Jul 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Donald Trump, Grifter, indictment, special counsel, superseding indictment

Orange is the new orange.

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

The Mar-a-Lago classified document case keeps getting worse.

In the superseding indictment from the special counsel:

[….]
COUNT 40

Altering, Destroying, Mutilating, or Concealing an Object (18 U.S.C. §§ 1512(b)(2)(B), 2)

113. The General Allegations of this Superseding Indictment are re-alleged and fully incorporated here by reference.
114. From on or about June 22, 2022, through in or around August 2022, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District of Florida, and elsewhere, the defendants,
DONALD J. TRUMP,
WALTINE NAUTA, and
CARLOS DE OLIVEIRA
did knowingly corruptly persuade and attempt to persuade another person, with intent to cause and induce any person to alter, destroy, mutilate, and conceal an object with intent to impair the object’s integrity and availability for use in an official proceeding; that is-TRUMP, NAUT A, and DE OLIVEIRA requested that Trump Employee 4 delete security camera footage at The Mar-a-Lago Club to prevent the footage from being provided to a federal grand jury. All in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections l 5 I 2(b )(2)(8) and 2.

COUNT 41

Corruptly Altering, Destroying, Mutilating or Concealing a Document, Record, or Other Object (18 U.S.C. §§ 1512(c)(l), 2)

115. The General Allegations of this Superseding Indictment are re-alleged and fully incorporated here by reference.
116. From on or about June 22, 2022, through in or around August 2022, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District of Florida, and elsewhere, the defendants,
DONALD J. TRUMP,
WALTINE NAUTA, and
CARLOS DE OLIVEIRA
did corruptly alter, destroy, mutilate. and conceal a record, document and other object and attempted to do so, with the intent to impair the object’s integrity and availability for use in an official proceeding; that is- TRUMP, NAUTA, and DE OLIVEIRA requested that Trump Employee 4 delete security camera footage at The Mar-a-Lago Club to prevent the footage from being provided to a federal grand jury.
All in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections I 5 I 2(c)(l) and 2.

[….]

Pass the popcorn.

Previously:

Interior Decoration in the Post-Presidential Grifter Federal Indictment Classified Materials Style (June 10, 2023)

Just another slow news day, eh? (June 13, 2023)

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