As I said…The Republicans HAVE KNOWN from DAY ONE that Comrade-cadet Bonespurs-trumpski IS a RACIST, a CON-MAN , a FRAUD, and a LIAR…yet they don’t seem to care! What the HELL happened to the Republican Party?? Did the rot set in with St. Ronnie the senile, or King Richard the Nix, or did it begin even before them???
When winning control is more important than serving the public, lying, cheating, stealing, and playing to the public’s lowest common denominators — (e.g.) race, religion, fear, anger, etc — are what politics are all about. Reagan was wrong when he dissed America with his negative assertion “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help”, … in reality, the actual menace is elsewhere. It should be “I’m from a political party, and I’m here to help” as partisanship NOT our Constitution is dragging America through the mud and making us dysfunctional and helpless.
Conservative pundit Michael Gerson: “The House of Representatives has always been the shallower end of the legislative pool. But the performance of Republicans at the Cohen hearing was in a class of its own. Their game plan seemed to consist of shouting, vilification and shouted vilification. Most of them apparently got their degrees from the Roy Cohn School of Law.But chihuahuas are not intimidating, even when they travel in packs. What passed for a cutting Republican taunt? “Liar. Liar. Pants on Fire!” Honestly, has the ban on child labor been lifted for House staffers?At some point, kissing up involves moral corruption. And Republicans passed that milestone some time ago. Many in Trump’s army of enablers have lost the ability to distinguish political realism from moral surrender. Now they are left to impugn the reputations of the president’s accusers, as though the whole Republican Party had signed on as part of Trump’s legal team. How did Republicans do? Cohen started the hearing with an absolutely awful reputation and still came across looking more trustworthy than his accusers.”
Also this from Michael Gerson: “Normally, defending a sitting president would involve witnessing to his character. Something along the lines of: “Trump has too much integrity to direct Roger Stone to deal with WikiLeaks.” Or: “That isn’t possible. Trump is too good a man to pay hush money to a porn star.” Or: “It is inconceivable that Trump would have had foreknowledge of a meeting at Trump Tower with shady Russians to get dirt on Hillary Clinton. His conscience wouldn’t allow him to go so low.”Any of these lines spoken aloud at the Cohen hearing would have gotten peals of laughter. Of course Trump is capable of all these disreputable things. [note from Godfreydaniel: He HAS, repeatedly, done disreputable things, for DECADES!] The real question is: Was he foolish enough to do them and get caught? So Republicans are staking the future and reputation of their party on the intelligence, or at least cunning, of Trump.”
Remember in the upcoming series of elections: You can vote for the Candidates who Support the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law in America…OR you can vote for the Republicans. Your choice…
My two favorite lines from the Wednesday hearings: When I think it was Meadow said, “Look up here, Mr. Cohen, and remember this adage: Liar, liar, pants on fire.” OMG!!!! ADAGE?!? What, are you 9 YEARS OLD? That’s a playground taunt, you muttonhead! The second was when Cohen, in the middle of being excoriated for what he is by one of the Republican members, said to him, “I know what you’re doing. You’re protecting the President. I know because that’s what I did for 10 years.” Not bad for a sad sack ethically bereft goner.
It’s illogical to attack Cohen like this. He is asked, and he is answering. The fact that he has lied before is true, independent of whether the Reps like his answers or not. If he would say good things about the big T, the Reps would not attack him, although he had the same history of lying. So, it doesn’t make sense shouting at him that he is a proven liar. That made only sense if you’d refuse asking Cohen anything on the grounds that you believe he would be lying anyway.
Dtroutma about 5 years ago
Not to mention the stink he brings to the room, they need some shovels to remove his “gifts” to whoever trusts him.
Tigressy about 5 years ago
I pity the bailiff.
Jason Allen about 5 years ago
They have a good point. What kind of fool believes Republican politicians?
Masterskrain Premium Member about 5 years ago
As I said…The Republicans HAVE KNOWN from DAY ONE that Comrade-cadet Bonespurs-trumpski IS a RACIST, a CON-MAN , a FRAUD, and a LIAR…yet they don’t seem to care! What the HELL happened to the Republican Party?? Did the rot set in with St. Ronnie the senile, or King Richard the Nix, or did it begin even before them???
smaughazard about 5 years ago
Who expected anything different from Jordan, Meadows and the Free Dumb Carcass?
superposition about 5 years ago
When winning control is more important than serving the public, lying, cheating, stealing, and playing to the public’s lowest common denominators — (e.g.) race, religion, fear, anger, etc — are what politics are all about. Reagan was wrong when he dissed America with his negative assertion “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help”, … in reality, the actual menace is elsewhere. It should be “I’m from a political party, and I’m here to help” as partisanship NOT our Constitution is dragging America through the mud and making us dysfunctional and helpless.
Godfreydaniel about 5 years ago
Conservative pundit Michael Gerson: “The House of Representatives has always been the shallower end of the legislative pool. But the performance of Republicans at the Cohen hearing was in a class of its own. Their game plan seemed to consist of shouting, vilification and shouted vilification. Most of them apparently got their degrees from the Roy Cohn School of Law.But chihuahuas are not intimidating, even when they travel in packs. What passed for a cutting Republican taunt? “Liar. Liar. Pants on Fire!” Honestly, has the ban on child labor been lifted for House staffers?At some point, kissing up involves moral corruption. And Republicans passed that milestone some time ago. Many in Trump’s army of enablers have lost the ability to distinguish political realism from moral surrender. Now they are left to impugn the reputations of the president’s accusers, as though the whole Republican Party had signed on as part of Trump’s legal team. How did Republicans do? Cohen started the hearing with an absolutely awful reputation and still came across looking more trustworthy than his accusers.”
Godfreydaniel about 5 years ago
Also this from Michael Gerson: “Normally, defending a sitting president would involve witnessing to his character. Something along the lines of: “Trump has too much integrity to direct Roger Stone to deal with WikiLeaks.” Or: “That isn’t possible. Trump is too good a man to pay hush money to a porn star.” Or: “It is inconceivable that Trump would have had foreknowledge of a meeting at Trump Tower with shady Russians to get dirt on Hillary Clinton. His conscience wouldn’t allow him to go so low.”Any of these lines spoken aloud at the Cohen hearing would have gotten peals of laughter. Of course Trump is capable of all these disreputable things. [note from Godfreydaniel: He HAS, repeatedly, done disreputable things, for DECADES!] The real question is: Was he foolish enough to do them and get caught? So Republicans are staking the future and reputation of their party on the intelligence, or at least cunning, of Trump.”
Radish the wordsmith about 5 years ago
Jordan is also known as a liar and cheater.
wellis1947 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Republicans ceased having any relevancy years ago – Donald John Trump is just the “Masthead” of the irrelevancy announcement!
Masterskrain Premium Member about 5 years ago
Remember in the upcoming series of elections: You can vote for the Candidates who Support the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law in America…OR you can vote for the Republicans. Your choice…
dogday Premium Member about 5 years ago
My two favorite lines from the Wednesday hearings: When I think it was Meadow said, “Look up here, Mr. Cohen, and remember this adage: Liar, liar, pants on fire.” OMG!!!! ADAGE?!? What, are you 9 YEARS OLD? That’s a playground taunt, you muttonhead! The second was when Cohen, in the middle of being excoriated for what he is by one of the Republican members, said to him, “I know what you’re doing. You’re protecting the President. I know because that’s what I did for 10 years.” Not bad for a sad sack ethically bereft goner.
Daeder about 5 years ago
This sums it up exactly.
Redd Panda about 5 years ago
The GOP coprophagists either want something from trump or they fear angering the great slug. It’s that simple. Don’t over-think it.
jvscanlan Premium Member about 5 years ago
Every prosecutor disagrees with Jim Jordan . . . Just ask Rudi Giuliani
pamela welch Premium Member about 5 years ago
Excellent rendering Matt!
Spock about 5 years ago
It’s illogical to attack Cohen like this. He is asked, and he is answering. The fact that he has lied before is true, independent of whether the Reps like his answers or not. If he would say good things about the big T, the Reps would not attack him, although he had the same history of lying. So, it doesn’t make sense shouting at him that he is a proven liar. That made only sense if you’d refuse asking Cohen anything on the grounds that you believe he would be lying anyway.