He’s not about anything except maintaining his power. Certainly not about consistency: He pushed HARD for acceptance of Citizens United, saying that all corporations should have the same power to influence legislation, not just the ones that (who?) own media. He’s not about morality. He’s not about keeping his word. He’s not about upholding his oath of office. The fact that we accept him (as we accepted the orange Mistake) in a position of power makes me sure that our system is imperfect…
Mitch shows us how foolhardy/hypocritical the Citizens United decision was by getting himself caught in the quasi-conservative pro-business trap that an irrational SCOTUS ruling set.
Is the Ol’ Turtle biting the hands that feed him? Yes, but he knows full well that corporate brass will still give pols the money because they MUST, if they want continued influence in legislation.
Mitch McConnell should have a parade balloon in his image. It would follow Trump’s whining baby-in-a-diaper balloon. McConnell’s would be dressed in a suit, with its hand out, and with bulging pockets filled with corporate donations. Either that, or a swollen head Mardi Gras character.
Perhaps the funniest example of this is how Georgia ordered all Coke products removed from state offices. The funny part is that apparently Coke had been donating all of that.
Should wives who are part of organized crime families also stay out of politics? Or Russian oligarchs? Moscow Mitch wouldn’t have one tenth the money he has without ’em!
Oh, they will. After Ol’ Joe blind-sided some of his huge supporters with a proposed 7% increase in the corporate income tax rates, they might think twice about pushing him across the finish line. How do you like them apples, Facebook, Google, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, etc.?
I am reminded when seeing the Republicans in action of the ignorant and repressive regimes of Germany and Japan prior to and during World War 2. The resemblance is striking.
Would be a good idea. However, the system now depends on it, rather than listening to the majority. Those who are affected by corporations and congress’ decisions.
You know, all the liberals, socialists, democrats, cartoonists like to rag on the Republicans about corporate donations, well, you all forget, democrats get just about as much corporate money as the Republicans. Corporations tend to hedge their bets by giving to both parties. The democrats also get millions in extortion money, I mean union money that the Republicans don’t get. Why doesn’t anyone complain about that?
Concretionist about 3 years ago
He’s not about anything except maintaining his power. Certainly not about consistency: He pushed HARD for acceptance of Citizens United, saying that all corporations should have the same power to influence legislation, not just the ones that (who?) own media. He’s not about morality. He’s not about keeping his word. He’s not about upholding his oath of office. The fact that we accept him (as we accepted the orange Mistake) in a position of power makes me sure that our system is imperfect…
Daeder about 3 years ago
Someday, I’ll remember Moscow Mitch as being hilarious.
These days it’s way too soon and too painful.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 3 years ago
Murderous Moscow Mitch tells corporations to “shut up and give me money”.
apfelzra Premium Member about 3 years ago
He also qualified that statement by saying that corporations giving money to politicians (especially him) was still OK.
sevaar777 about 3 years ago
Pretty much McMoscow Mitch’s attempt to pleasure the MAGAts who believe “voter fraud” can only be solved by “voter suppression”.
ikini Premium Member about 3 years ago
Now they are the ones applying “cancel culture” to corporations.
erik.vanthienen about 3 years ago
Situational ethics, but only without the ethics …
GiantShetlandPony about 3 years ago
I believe Citibank was on the Republican ban list?
superposition about 3 years ago
Mitch shows us how foolhardy/hypocritical the Citizens United decision was by getting himself caught in the quasi-conservative pro-business trap that an irrational SCOTUS ruling set.
moosemin about 3 years ago
PraiseofFolly about 3 years ago
Mitch McConnell should have a parade balloon in his image. It would follow Trump’s whining baby-in-a-diaper balloon. McConnell’s would be dressed in a suit, with its hand out, and with bulging pockets filled with corporate donations. Either that, or a swollen head Mardi Gras character.
ArtyD2 Premium Member about 3 years ago
I know a corpse I’d like to see donated.
Stormy Panda about 3 years ago
I look at Moscow Mitch and I wonder ‘’what is Death waiting for?’’
Masterskrain Premium Member about 3 years ago
Remember… Qpublicans define an “Honest Politician” as “One who once he is Bought, STAYS BOUGHT!”
Also, maybe they should all wear NASCAR-type Jumpsuits with their corporate owner’s logos displayed so we can see exactly who is owned by who.
artmer about 3 years ago
I couldn’t agree more. Banish corporate lobbyists to the nether regions.
monya_43 about 3 years ago
MontanaBill is spouting whataboutism again.
Valiant1943 Premium Member about 3 years ago
He forgot the NRA!
Michael G. about 3 years ago
On the lectern he should have a sign for Wardley Turtle Treat.
calliarcale about 3 years ago
Perhaps the funniest example of this is how Georgia ordered all Coke products removed from state offices. The funny part is that apparently Coke had been donating all of that.
Robert Floyd Premium Member about 3 years ago
Aren’t corporations people? (I wish all the big money in politics would go away)
waltkamp about 3 years ago
I always have trouble spelling hypocrisy/ But I’ve found a handy shortcut: GQP
walkingmancomics about 3 years ago
Mr. Two-faced Fork-tongued
jbro66 about 3 years ago
However this is void if the corp throws the MY PILLOW™ products out of their stores
Radish the wordsmith about 3 years ago
Moscow Mitch, another mentally ill republican racist who lives in some bizarro republican fascist world.
NRHAWK Premium Member about 3 years ago
One of the best descriptions on modern politics I think I’ve ever seen. Fricking bought and paid for. Bill HR1 Now!
Godfreydaniel about 3 years ago
Should wives who are part of organized crime families also stay out of politics? Or Russian oligarchs? Moscow Mitch wouldn’t have one tenth the money he has without ’em!
Godfreydaniel about 3 years ago
I’m disappointed in Montana Swill. I would’ve thought that even IT knew that corporations tend to hedge their bets by donating to both parties.
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
Oh, they will. After Ol’ Joe blind-sided some of his huge supporters with a proposed 7% increase in the corporate income tax rates, they might think twice about pushing him across the finish line. How do you like them apples, Facebook, Google, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, etc.?
Patjade about 3 years ago
“Shut up and hand me your money” – Moscow Mitch. Remember, money is speech, not corporate decisions they don’t like.
The Love of Money is . . . about 3 years ago
Is dark money still dark if it’s been laundered ? Asking for a lobbyist . . . ../S
gmadoll789 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Too much money going in – congresspeople are cheap whores!
Gary Williams Premium Member about 3 years ago
I am reminded when seeing the Republicans in action of the ignorant and repressive regimes of Germany and Japan prior to and during World War 2. The resemblance is striking.
pamela welch Premium Member about 3 years ago
Moscow Mitch: Balls o’ steel on that guy
pamela welch Premium Member about 3 years ago
Well done, Jack!
JenSolo02 about 3 years ago
HYPOCRITES-R-US
grumpypophobart about 3 years ago
Would be a good idea. However, the system now depends on it, rather than listening to the majority. Those who are affected by corporations and congress’ decisions.
lucky_irishman5 about 3 years ago
You know, all the liberals, socialists, democrats, cartoonists like to rag on the Republicans about corporate donations, well, you all forget, democrats get just about as much corporate money as the Republicans. Corporations tend to hedge their bets by giving to both parties. The democrats also get millions in extortion money, I mean union money that the Republicans don’t get. Why doesn’t anyone complain about that?