🇺🇸 Discussion: The REPUBLICAN Party - - - - - Part 20

[blueharvest]

We Asked Republican Senators About Pride Month. It Got Awkward.

Fourteen Republicans are, alas, not celebrating Pride Month. But hey—a couple of them acknowledged that it exists!

newrepublic.com

 

[squeekness]

GOP women who helped defeat a near-total abortion ban are losing reelection in South Carolina

A near-total abortion ban was defeated in South Carolina with the help of the only three Republican women in the Senate, and now they’re losing their election bids.

apnews.com

Good.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Michigan congressional candidate dragged for AI spoof of 'I Have a Dream' speech

A TikTok posted to the account of a congressional candidate in Michigan appeared to use an AI-generated Martin Luther King Jr. endorsement.

www.freep.com

AI Luther King: "I have another dream, Yes, it is me, Martin Luther King. I came back from the dead to say something. As I was saying..."

AI Luther King: "Okay, now I am going back to where I came from, goodbye."

"Attention:

I have been getting media requests from multiple media outlets, and I would like to address the Tik Tok incident that happened this morning. Here is my statement regarding the MLK AI Endorsement Video:

Upon further review of the MLK video in question, I decided to not only not keep my campaign staffer, but also give him a raise as I believe MLK would be disgusted at the complete suffering of Flint Michigan residents under the current administration's watch.

If MLK were alive today- I do believe he would endorse me and my vision for a better Michigan."

This guy is so pathetic and a liar. So typical Republican.

 

[blueharvest]

Colorado pro-life House candidate grilled on girlfriend's abortion

Richard Holtorf, who among Lauren Boebert and others vie to replace Ken Buck, couldn't answer to his abortion hypocrisy.

www.salon.com

 

[blueharvest]

GOP Attorneys General Seeking to Block Climate Lawsuits Are Funded by Big Oil

Many donors are also being sued for deceiving the public about the role of fossil fuels in the climate crisis.

truthout.org

 

[InCali]

GOP Attorneys General Seeking to Block Climate Lawsuits Are Funded by Big Oil

Many donors are also being sued for deceiving the public about the role of fossil fuels in the climate crisis.

truthout.org

Shocking.....

 

[squeekness]

GOP Attorneys General Seeking to Block Climate Lawsuits Are Funded by Big Oil

Many donors are also being sued for deceiving the public about the role of fossil fuels in the climate crisis.

truthout.org

Money trumps quality of human life.

 

[blueharvest]

Tim Scott Sidesteps Gun Control Question With 2 Go-To GOP Talking Points

The senator, who is reportedly on Trump's short list for running mate, focused on fearmongering instead of facts during an interview on ABC.

www.huffpost.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

In historic first, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoes most arts funding in Florida

While recovering from pandemic losses, Florida arts organizations were hoping for a some financial help this year. Gov. DeSantis vetoed most funding.

www.heraldtribune.com

 

[squeekness]

In historic first, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoes most arts funding in Florida

While recovering from pandemic losses, Florida arts organizations were hoping for a some financial help this year. Gov. DeSantis vetoed most funding.

www.heraldtribune.com

This isn't going to endear him to anyone.

 

[blueharvest]

Pro-life candidate in Colorado race asked about girlfriend’s abortion in interview

Richard Holtorf was grilled by a news anchor about funding an abortion decades ago but voting for legislation to restrict access.

www.independent.co.uk

 

[blueharvest]

Republicans in Panic Mode After Trump Trashes Milwaukee

Donald Trump attacked Milwaukee in a meeting with Republicans on the Hill—and now Republicans are desperately trying to cover for him.

newrepublic.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The right wants us to sacrifice the planet for AI

An op-ed in The Hill from the right-wing Heartland Institute showcases a new idea that, at first glance, seems like a joke: The U.S. should drop attempts to address the climate crisis because ...

www.dailykos.com

 

[blueharvest]

Trump-loving GOP candidate shamed over lies on Tinder profile

A Republican congressional candidate shaved nearly a decade off his age on a dating website, according to a report Monday.Pennsylvania state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie messaged women on Tinder in March 2020 claiming to be 29 years old, when he was actually 37, reported the Daily Mail."Always down for a...

www.rawstory.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The Far-Right Plan to 'Unwind' the Separation of Church and State

The National Association of Christian Lawmakers is laying the groundwork to "unwind" the separation of church and state

www.rightwingwatch.org

 

[DA_Champion]

Trump-loving GOP candidate shamed over lies on Tinder profile

A Republican congressional candidate shaved nearly a decade off his age on a dating website, according to a report Monday.Pennsylvania state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie messaged women on Tinder in March 2020 claiming to be 29 years old, when he was actually 37, reported the Daily Mail."Always down for a...

www.rawstory.com

He was going for substantially younger women.

Does lying about his age satisfy the legal definition of a predator?

 

[squeekness]

He was going for substantially younger women.

Does lying about his age satisfy the legal definition of a predator?

Not in this case but it's certainly skeevy .

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[squeekness]

AR15, the mass murderer's weapon of choice. Not a good look at all.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Celebrating murder is their idea.

The more murder the more gun sales the more gun manufacturer money.

 

[squeekness]

Celebrating murder is their idea.

The more murder the more gun sales the more gun manufacturer money.

And the gun companies gave the state money for this, no doubt.

 

[Sithborg]

And the gun companies gave the state money for this, no doubt.

Keep in mind, Dems have total control of MI government at the moment. So this is just pointless virtue signaling. We do have a bit of a militia problem, as seen when a bunch of gun nuts invaded the capital during lockdown and the attempted assassination (**** the kidnapping narrative, they were gonna kill her) of our governor. And far too many "constitutional" sheriffs.

 

[InCali]

Keep in mind, Dems have total control of MI government at the moment. So this is just pointless virtue signaling. We do have a bit of a militia problem, as seen when a bunch of gun nuts invaded the capital during lockdown and the attempted assassination (**** the kidnapping narrative, they were gonna kill her) of our governor. And far too many "constitutional" sheriffs.

Do you think the fact that MI has, internally, insulated itself from the choice issue could push down the vote in November?

 

[Sithborg]

Do you think the fact that MI has, internally, insulated itself from the choice issue could push down the vote in November?

No. They are going to hit up that Plan 2025 hard. The big issue I am seeing, is that MI has a sizeable middle eastern population. So Gaza is going to be an issue. And I haven't kept up with the state party to see if they have rectified the nutjobs's racism in excluding conservative muslims from the party, essentially.

However, I am encouraged that one of the local GOP crazy group got recalled from county government. A hopeful sign in switching my district's rep.

 

[InCali]

No. They are going to hit up that Plan 2025 hard. The big issue I am seeing, is that MI has a sizeable middle eastern population. So Gaza is going to be an issue. And I haven't kept up with the state party to see if they have rectified the nutjobs's racism in excluding conservative muslims from the party, essentially.

However, I am encouraged that one of the local GOP crazy group got recalled from county government. A hopeful sign in switching my district's rep.

So much going on......I'm not a huge Biden fan, although he has both pleasantly surprised and, not so pleasantly, disappointed me, but I can't think of a time when I've been more concerned about someone being elected.....and that even includes (gulp) Reagan (barfs in his glass).