Side Notes: They Said It!

Shrewd, SlipUp, Or Just Plain Stupid…

 

But Older Its…

“… on behalf of all the MAGA patriots in America, I want to thank you for the historic victory for white life in the Supreme Court yesterday.” Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) during a Trump rally in Illinois on Saturday night. Miller is running for reelection and her people tried to whitewash the remark as a “mix-up of words”. At a rally in January 2021, Miller said: “This is the battle. Hitler was right on one thing. He said, ’Whoever has the youth has the future.’” Well, Mary Miller, comparing TFG with a deranged Nazi dictator is not far off the mark.

‘Blacks and whites were once lynched’ in “almost equal numbers”. Colorado Republican State Rep Lori Saine during what she called a ‘tribute’ to Martin Luther King Jr.

“Let me be clear: There was no insurrection. And to call it an insurrection, in my opinion, is a bold-faced lie”. Videos of the attack looked just like “a normal tourist visit”. Republican Representative from Georgia Andrew Clyde. FYI Clyde: Those normal tourists injured 140 police officers and were responsible for at least 5 deaths. So, go fuk yourself!

“So for two years, Hitler lived on the streets and practice his oratory and body language and how to connect with the masses and then went on to lead a life that got him in the history books”. Tennessee Republican state senator Frank Nicely’s example/advice to homeless people before voting to pass a bill that makes homelessness a crime. The bill expands punishment for ‘unauthorized camping’ on state-owned property to all public property, which is a Class E felony.

“Many of the slaves loved their masters and their masters loved them and took very good care of them and their families”. Martha Huckaby, former Trump delegate and president of Women’s Republican Club of New Orleans.

“I have done some research” and want to tell you about (mask wearing) injuries to “our souls”. Idaho Repub State Rep Karey Hanks in support of her bill that would ban any sort of face mask mandate issued by local governments in Idaho.

“Although this terrorist’s motivation is not yet publicly known – generally speaking, I understand citizenry anger directed at dictatorial Socialism… . Republican Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama in support of the bomb threat guy at the Capitol.

“That wasn’t Trump’s people. That’s been a hoax from day one. That was all prearranged. It was arranged by somebody who was funding it. … It was all staged”. Michigan State Senate Majority Leader, Repub Mike Shirkey on that 6 January attempted coup/Capitol riot.

“Today’s Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid [30 July] reminds us to reflect on the critical role these programs have played to protect the healthcare of millions of families. To safeguard our future, we must reject Socialist healthcare schemes”. Republican Rep Elise Stefanik of NY. Should we tell her she doesn’t have to be so stupid.

“I bring it up because I know the strength that Black Lives Matter had in this last election. I know it’s a group that doesn’t like the old-fashioned family”. Wisconsin Republican Rep Glenn Grothman on the House floor during debate (2021.03.10) on American Rescue Plan Act.

“The good thing is we’ve been able to stop the minimum wage hike. That is a very good thing for the American people”. Repub Sen Marsha Blackburn – Tennessee.

“The Senate cannot function if its neutral administrative processes are hijacked for bad-faith ends, but that is precisely what is occurring here.” Repub Senator Josh Hawley, in a complaint to the Senate Committee on Ethics. The complaint accused seven Democrats of engaging in “improper conduct” by “knowingly submitting a frivolous complaint to accomplish impermissible partisan purposes.”
Yeah, the seven Democrats thought it wasn’t a particularly patriotic thing Hawley did when he tried to overturn voters’ choice and spoke out about it.
You remember Hawley – he, along with a shit-load of Repubs voted to throw out electors from swing states that went to Joe Biden. Hey Josh, can you spell irony or stupid???

“Do we need to pay for bridges?” Infrastructure spending is “radical left stuff”. Repub senator from Florida Rick Scott when asked by Chris Wallace on Fox what he didn’t like in Biden’s Covid relief package. Ahhh… …

The White House said Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is a Rhodes Scholar. Ah, no she is not. The far-right conservative judge got a bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College in Tennessee.

‘Christian followers of Donald Trump have “deeper convictions” than other Christians’. Holier-Than-Thou Texas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress.

‘It’s better’ for kids to have a border wall than new schools. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

“…and I just can’t take part in something that is so focused against the white man”. Colorado State Senator Vicki Marble as she votes against Equal Pay resolution.

“He is highly biblical … we will in all likelihood never see a more godly, biblical president again in our lifetime”. Former Rep and Evangelical Republican Michele Bachmann of Minnesota talking about Donald ‘Grab Them By The Pussy’ Trump.

“If you have a windmill anywhere near your house, congratulations, your house just went down 75 percent in value. And they say the noise causes cancer.” Donald Trump and his THEY.

“Another attempt to undermine the president of the United States… This is outrageous and uncalled for.” Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) on Monday (10 June) complaining that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) was improperly trying to influence the 2020 presidential election by conducting Constitutional oversight of President Trump and his administration.

It’s just fine if Turkey is “trying to ethnically cleanse” U.S.-allied Kurdish forces. Republican Senator John Cornyn (Texas) defending Trump’s inhuman decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. What a christian… .

“Abortion remains a very contentious issue in the country. And people have heartfelt views on both sides of the issue. I’m not sure exactly why we’re seeing this happen but most of the laws are not as extreme as Alabama’s. Alabama seems to have gone firther than any other state” – Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine).

“The shooter in El Paso posted a manifesto online consumed by racist hate. In one voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy. These sinister ideologies must be defeated. Hate has no place in America.” Donald J. Trump. (Ed. Note: Condemn yourself and then take your hate and leave).

Devin Nunes Proves Once Again There’s No Cure For Stupid. Watch the vid. Opening statement 2019.11.19 Impeachment Hearing.

“Steady reductions in sea ice are opening new passageways and new opportunities for trade.”  Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, United States of America.

‘Trump may be God’s chosen one to save the Jewish people from “the Iranian menace”’. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a weird interview with Christian Broadcasting Network.

“This is the real solution to climate change: babies. The solution to so many of our problems at all times and in all places is to fall in love, get married, and have some kids.” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)

“I even thought of Ivanka for the World Bank. She would’ve been great at that because she’s very good with numbers.” Donald Trump

Q: “So, is there a correlation between raising the minimum wage and crime?” Steve Doocy, Fox Host.   A: “Yeah, there’s a direct correlation, OK?” Fox guest Brandon Tatum. If you must read more on this, here

Fox pundit defense of Trump is the president is too ignorant to make racist taunt about Native American genocide:  “Yes, because Trump is noted for his knowledge of 19th century American history vis a vis the native population. Jeez.” Brit Hume on Twitter

“The idea of ‘fairness’ has been promoted in our schools for a long time, and we’re starting to see kids who grew up in this notion of ‘fairness above all.’ And now they’re becoming voting age, and they’re bringing this ideology with them.” Charles Payne, Fox News Host.

“I will sacrifice my avocados to have a safe border. And it’s about time Americans in this generation were subjected to sacrifice.” Brad Blakeman, Republican Political Consultant.

“The alternative (to Green New Deal) is to basically encourage fossil fuel production in this country of natural gas and gasoline… .” Dagen McDowell, FOX Business Host (2019.03.11).

“My daughter [Ivanka] has created millions of jobs. I don’t know if anyone knows that, but she’s created millions of jobs.” Donald Trump (2/25/2019) during WH business session with nation’s governors.

“They also point out that he has this huge library. As if it’s a big plus that he reads books.” Fox’s Brian Kilmeade on Vanity Fair’s profile of Beto O’Rourke.

“Trump GOING TO THE BORDER is beyond moronic.” Ann Coulter on Twitter. (A Hack and her Hypocrisy).

“I can relate, and I’m sure that the people that are on the receiving end will make adjustments, they always do, and they’ll make adjustments. People understand exactly what’s going on. But many of those people that won’t be receiving a paycheck, many of those people agree 100 percent with what I’m doing.” Donald J. Trump on unpaid workers and the current government shutdown.

“Yes, I am supporting Donald Trump, but I’m doing so despite the fact that I think he’s a terrible human being.” Incoming WH Chief of Staff Mike Mulvaney week before 2016 election.

“But to just say build the darn fence and have that be the end of an immigration discussion is absurd and almost childish for someone running for president to take that simplistic view.” Mick Mulvaney in 2015.

“Who’s living that they’re not going to make it to the next paycheck?” Rep Scott Perry (R-Pa) on furloughed workers affected by Trump Shutdown. PS: This putz makes $174K a year.

“Parents who have probable cause they committed a crime are separated from their children, and those are usually U.S. citizens. It’s what happens when a parent is believed to have committed a crime. Mueller did it — and I know he’s a hero to some folks around here — he did it to Manafort, separated him from his two beautiful children. It happens.” Rep Louie Gohmert (R-TX).