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The insurrectionist clown in a yellow tie

19 Thursday Oct 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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clown, election, Gym Jordan, House of Representatives, insurrectionist, Jim Jordan, right wingnuts, Speaker

Not quite yet, Jim Jordan (r).

Not quite yet.

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 521

YEA-AND-NAY 17-Oct-2023 1:49 PM
QUESTION: Election of the Speaker

Votes
JEFFRIES 212
JORDAN 200
SCALISE 7
MCCARTHY 6
ZELDIN 3
GARCIA, MIKE 1
EMMER 1
COLE 1
MASSIE 1
ANSWERED “PRESENT” 0
NOT VOTING 1

—- JEFFRIES 212 —

Bush
Cleaver

—- JORDAN 200 —

Alford
Burlison
Graves {MO}
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

And again, yesterday:

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 523

YEA-AND-NAY 18-Oct-2023 1:12 PM
QUESTION: Election of the Speaker

Votes
JEFFRIES 212
JORDAN 199
SCALISE 7
MCCARTHY 5
ZELDIN 3
DONALDS 1
EMMER 1
GARCIA, MIKE 1
BOEHNER 1
GRANGER 1
WESTERMAN 1
MILLER, CANDICE 1
ANSWERED “PRESENT” 0
NOT VOTING 0

—- JEFFRIES 212 —

Bush
Cleaver

—- JORDAN 199 —

Alford
Burlison
Graves {MO}
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

What’s the over/under on going beyond fifteen ballots? Just asking.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make (October 16, 2023)

You are the choices you make

16 Monday Oct 2023

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

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4th Congressional District, former newsreader, Jim Jordan, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnut, Speaker

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Today:

Mark Alford
[October 16, 2023]
In case there is any doubt…. I’m FULLY supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Jim embodies the conservative values that I and our district hold dear. I encourage ALL my Republican colleagues to vote for Jim and let’s get on with the business of leading!!!!

Some of the responses:

Does He put God 1st

Does He love God

I usually add a little onion powder to my Mac and Cheese.

Ask the Missouri farmers if they know Jim Jordan has never voted in favor of the farm bill!

“Jim Jordan hasn’t passed a single bill in his 16 years of congress. Who else agrees he’s far too ineffective to be Speaker?

I completely agree. Not sure why anyone thinks he is a good choice.

Gym Jordan are you kidding me. Ask some of the wrestling team in Ohio how they feel.

That’s very promising for a Democrat takeover of the house in 2024. Thanks for all of your effort.

The fact that as a coach he knew about, or at least had enough information to be highly suspicious of sexual abuse happening to his college students, and yet did nothing at all to investigate or prevent further abuse doesn’t bother you one teeny tiny bit? Doesn’t make you question his leadership skills or integrity at all? Or are you willing to overlook that deficiency?

[….] Wasn’t he wholeheartedly involved in attempting to overthrow democracy and trashing the constitution to keep a narcissistic in power also?

Jordan was prolific in the attempted trump coup, and should have been drummed out of Congress Jan 7th. He is completely unqualified to serve in any capacity. Jordan is a traitor to this country.
The fact Mark Alford supports Jordan tells you exactly what he’s going to do in any trump repeat, he’s going to work to overthrow the current democracy. You’re unfit to serve, Mark Alford, you’re a traitor.

Hard no on Gym Jordan, traitorous insurrectionist and known pedophile enabler!!!
Dennis Hastert, Jerry Sandusky and Larry Nassar all agree with you and the Grand Old Party of pedophilia’s choice though.
Because Gymmie also failed the students under his charge. He failed to protect them from molestation and he refused to back them when they asked for his help. It was his JOB to help them and he failed them.
Just like he’s failed in his Committee Chair. Maybe if he’d actually passed the Bar Exam instead of failing it 3 times, he might have been competent enough to run the Judiciary Committee. If he had earned his law degree, he might understand how the rules work. He doesn’t.
Just think about how badly he’ll fail us if Speaker!!!

Insurrectionist can never be trusted again.

I’m very disappointed with this news. He supported the idea that the election was bogus, the January 6 insurrection, where police officers lost their lives due to the attack on the nation’s capitol, and has morals that are not what Republicans used to support. Why not try to get a bipartisan candidate who can lead Congress in the path where our country actually is working for the good of our nation? Very disappointing, indeed. Of course, this path will continue to divide our government and little will be accomplished in the next few years. The US has become the laughing stock of the world for our inability to work for the future of all Americans.

Jim Jordan covered up sexual abuse. He is the perfect fit to lead Republicans in the House. Sexual assault is a prerequisite for Republican leaders these days.

I’m concerned because Jim Jordan isn’t known for passing legislation or working with Democrats or Senators. That’s pretty much the job description of Speaker. How is he going to be at crafting bills that reflect the majority, don’t alienate the other side, and can also pass the Senate? We don’t need a Speaker who just obstructs until the next election.

Mark Alford (r) considers that a feature, not a bug.

When did sexual abuse cover up become a Conservative value?

Not exactly stellar endorsements there.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity (October 16, 2023)

There is no such thing as a “moderate” republican – part the infinity

16 Monday Oct 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress

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2nd Congressional District, Ann Wagner, Jim Jordan, missouri, right wingnuts, Speaker

“…’Absolutely not,’ said Rep. Ann Wagner, a Scalise ally, when I asked if she will support Jordan for speaker….”

That was then, this is now:

Wagner Statement on Speaker Race
October 16, 2023
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on the House Speaker’s race:

“Let me be clear, I am not, and will not, work with Democrats as our Republican Conference comes together to elect a conservative Speaker of the House.

“Too much is at stake to hand control of the House over to radical liberal Democrats, which is why we must elect a conservative as the next Speaker. Throughout my time in Congress, I have always been a team player and supported our Republican nominees out of Conference.

“Jim Jordan and I spoke at length again this morning, and he has allayed my concerns about keeping the government open with conservative funding, the need for strong border security, our need for consistent international support in times of war and unrest, as well as the need for stronger protections against the scourge of human trafficking and child exploitation.

“Jim Jordan is our conference nominee, and I will support his nomination for Speaker on the House floor.”

Today’s establishment GOP, with the principles, fortitude, and spine of a wet noodle.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

You asked (October 15, 2023)

GOP Speaker’s Grave

15 Sunday Oct 2023

Posted by penroseonpolitics in Congress

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GOP Caucus, House Freedom Caucus, House Republicans, Jim Jordan, John Boehner, Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz, Paul Ryan, Republican Speaker's Race, speaker of the house, Steve Scalise, Trump Republicans

You asked

15 Sunday Oct 2023

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

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4th Congressional District, clown, clown show, former newsreader, Jim Jordan, Mark Alford, right wingnut, socia media, Speaker

“Whom do you want to see as the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives?”

Hakeem Jeffries (D).

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

Last night:

Mark Alford
[October 14, 2023]
Whom do you want to see as the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives?

One of the exchanges:

Why doesn’t Jordan have enough votes? what do we not see about him?

Mark Alford
[….] hi there
Our conference is terribly fractured. Some mccarthy people don’t like Scalise and are pushing for Jordan
Some Scalise people don’t like Jordan
The chairman of the armed services is against Jordan because of his stance on defense spending.
I’m supporting Jordan

[emphasis added]

“…The chairman of the armed services is against Jordan because of his stance on defense spending.
I’m supporting Jordan”

Think about that for just a second.

Elect clowns, expect a circus.

Previously:

Elect republican clowns to Congress, expect a clown show (October 3, 2023)

This. Exactly. This. (October 4, 2023)

When all you ever do is feed the beast it will never be enough (October 5, 2023)

You voted for the rule, schmuck (October 6, 2023)

Maybe you should elect a Speaker at some point? (October 12, 2023)

This hasn’t aged well (October 13, 2023)

What else would you expect, Ann (r)? (October 14, 2023)

Jordan’s Dog Don’t Hunt

16 Saturday Sep 2023

Posted by penroseonpolitics in Congress

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House Judiciary Committee, Hunter Biden, Hunter Biden Laptop, Jarod Kushner, Jim Jordan, Joe Biden, Kushner $200 Billion, Kushner Saudi Deal, Ohio Congressman Jordan, Representative Jim Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Trump Son-in-Law

Irredeemably stupid

22 Wednesday Mar 2023

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

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4th Congressional District, blatant hypocrisy, Donald Trump, former newsreader, gaslighting, Jim Jordan, law and order, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnut, sycophant, that ridiculous hat

Mark Alford (r) [2022 file photo].

Yesterday afternoon, Mark Alford (r) continued recycling right wingnut spin:

Jim Jordan (r) is chairing what committee, Mark? Focused on groceries? Really? Maroon.

Mark Alford @RepMarkAlford
Alvin Bragg would dig up old parking tickets if it means Trump can’t run for President again.
[….]
3:55 PM · Mar 21, 2023

Some of the responses:

Imaging carry water for a lifelong grifting con man. You should be embarrassed.

The latter would require a modicum of self-awareness.

Technically there’s nothing stopping Trump from running for president from prison, so you’ve got that going for you!

But would he dig up old porn star payoff reimbursement checks, that’s the question.
[….]

Bless your heart 😂

Can’t wait for your hot take when Trump gets indicted for election interference in Georgia. Is that a parking ticket too?

Americans want people in congress who don’t beg for pardons!
[….]

There is a difference between what we want and what we Gaetz.

Why would the party of rule of law and checks and balances want this man to run/be president? The hypocrisy and corruption run deep! Justice is coming:) which should be what you want.. only it’s not locking her up…

So what’s your point?

Mark wouldn’t know that.

Trump parked something else –

Heh. We see what you did there.

Trump probably doesn’t even know how to drive.

My guess is that he has had a driver his entire life just like he does now.

All while you guys complain about the “elites”.

So, what’s the problem?

What kind of lawmaker doesn’t care about breaking the law? A Republican.

Asked. And answered.

Does Trump drive? Bet not

He shoulda paid the parking tickets and not Stormy Daniels

Well that didn’t take long. You went from news anchor to tRump’s colon cleaner in record time. Not surprising though…

Trump can run for President from prison if he wants to. Stop talking out of your hat.

If he broke the law, he must be held accountable like the rest of us.

Anyone saying otherwise is anti American.

Has he tried not committing any crimes?

A crook is a crook.

Hmm, parking tickets or insurrection? I guess six of one, half dozen of the other

Shame on you. You know damn well that Bragg is in the right. You don’t get to use your campaign money to pay off porn stars. And if you do, then you don’t try to claim the same money off of your taxes. No one is above the law.

If he broke the law, he should be held accountable, no?

Thankfully, 45 has committed enough felonies that Bragg doesn’t have to worry about parking tickets.

As a resident of Lee’s Summit who has spent many years watching you on our local news, I’m thoroughly disgusted with your statement. No one is above the law, even a former President.

Reminds me of the bible passages where the crowd is demanding Pontius Pilate to crucify Jesus.

Oh, really?

Not paying them is still illegal. Are you saying misdemeanors don’t matter at all and should not be followed? Can I use your statement as my defense for not paying old parking tickets?

People get bench warrants all the time for unpaid tickets. Are you saying that they should stop that practice? If so, don’t ever issue parking tickets ever again. But why stop there? Just eliminate all laws that way Trump can never be found guilty of anything.

You’re really that silly? [….]

Mark Alford would say anything to kiss Trumps orange ass.

We definitely want him prosecuted for sedition and treason, you weasel.

Have you been born that stupid or did you work hard for it?

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

Previously:

“Parking Tickets” – Is that what they now call spending $130,000.00 for the silence of a Porn Star? (March 20, 2023)

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