“The bottom line . . . is one thing: We become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November." I suppose this was intended as a threat but why do the words sound like the ravings of a spoiled, entitled child?
It is a threat. It’s an absolute threat. I’m still trying to figure out how the entire Republican party thinks that Joe Biden is corrupt and that their lives are horrible compared to four years ago. You remember that, right? We were all locked in our houses, no one could go to work, and Donald Trump was telling us to drink bleach or inject sunlight into our lungs or to inject bleach… And don’t forget that it would be gone by Easter. That was a good one. But Republicans are so much worse off now. Of course, except the dead ones, the ones that died because they listened to Trump’s advice about the virus. They don’t have a say in this matter, and MAGA doesn’t care.
A large part of the problem in the polls is that people have forgotten how bad things were under Trump.
Even for J6, during the midterms in 2022, the Jan 6th committee was very recent news and counted against the GOP, but I get the feeling people are increasingly forgetting.
Likewise, the clown show in the GOP house is probably fading in most peoples' eyes because the house has not had any problematic must-pass legislation recently, so people are unfortunately forgetting how much chaos and disfunction the GOP will bring.
Considering what happened on January 6th of 2021, my guess is that that the "Rs" WILL "become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November..."
You could be right, but, I doubt that a lot of Rs will be willing to take up arms knowing that this time, we, too have practice and are better prepared than what is left of the rag-tag J6 crowd would be.
Did you doubt it for one second? They now have practice, immunity and a dedicated Vance to back them up. It pains me that he is a Marine and a member of the Bar but can still say such awful things. We all need to focus on defeating Project 2025. Everything else pales in comparison.
Right, one step at a time. First, make sure that the polls are secure, then defeat them there, after which have the President elect publically prepare for J6, part II, and let the Kool Aid drinkers know that the law enforcement and military of the US are "standing by", to quote the loser.
LIke most of the Republican Party, who at first clearly understood the danger Trump posed to the country, and said so, then toadied up in order to gain a breath of power regardless of the consequences they obviously saw, none of them, as my mother would have said, have leg to stand on when it comes to any sort claim to a moral center. They have the moral compasses of a weather vane, and they are happy to take the rest of us with them.
The Founders hoped for ‘a republic of virtue’. If they could see these folks, they would seriously wonder if the whole business of creating a nation had been worth the trouble.
That has always been a favorite Hollywood theme, Butch Cassidy, The Sting, Ocean's Eleven, to name just three. The problem is the idea went from pure entertainment to pure attainment.
I wonder if they ever look in the mirror when talking about people turning away from God. Perhaps so, but I guess it is hard to read the "God Hates xxx's" sign backwards in the mirror. And that's just one example.
And yes, that isn't all God-fearing people, but of course it isn't the only area where people would start to question religion. Mega-churches with their own private jets, the insecurity of needing commandments at courthouses and classrooms, the cover ups of heinous crimes against children, a less than 20th century view of women, a rejection of science, etc., etc.
“It’s a decision he gets to make and, so, it’ll be a decision he gets to make.”
Rick Scott wins the gold medal for vacuous circularity (or is that circular vacuity?). It takes years of practice to say absolutely nothing with such economy of expression, however redundant that expression may have been.
Cancer takes time to gnaw through cells, bone and tissue. Equally so with political parties. All appears well until, another tumor manifests under the microscope of omnipresent media. Such is the emblematically hubristic rot of Menedez and his ilk. Think about it: What credible defense as "Americans" do we have when foreign eyes gaze upon the antics of our "great democracy"? They see an attempt to overthrow an election by a convicted felon who now brazenly again runs for the highest office in the land? No consequences. When a legislator caught for a second time and convicted with gold bars as bribery evidence we hear: "It's his decision to resign." One yearns back to the days of stocks in the public square where garbage can be thrown at these "trusted caretakers" of our villages. Our "shining city upon a hill" is built on upon piers of greed, avarice and corruption. Such clear and present threats to governmental stability in many countries would merit a rapid and savagely judicious penalty. But here they get a book deal. It's a magnificent way to engender apathy among voters.
Dear Lord - the GOP can't even be trusted to look after their animals. First off, English bulldogs should be a no-no on anyone's dog buying list - they are massively inbred and have a list of genetic problems as long as your arm. However, if you MUST have a bulldog to bolster your manly image - keep it's weight strictly under control. Poor Babydog had to be wheeled around in a cart as his stubby little inbred legs were too weak to carry his gut and his pushed in face and squashed up lungs couldn't supply the breath he needed.
Thinking about it - you could say the same about trump. Golf cart, anyone?
“If you didn’t listen to Justice’s inflammatory speech—“The bottom line . . . is one thing: We become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November,” he said—and just stared at Babydog instead, it was kind of nice, a reprieve from an otherwise grim evening. Thank God for dogs.”
Joe, this newsletter is awesome. I didn’t realize you had a sense of humor. Hilarious!
This paragraph truly highlights the absurdity of the GQP, and this reality based cable show they call a Republican Convention. If you can’t laugh, you’re gonna cry, because these clowns are going to burn down the house. Not to mention, they will control the nuclear codes with no adults in the room. Let that sink in…:)
I am guessing the Republicans only consider theft, murder, drugs, etc as crimes. But it's ok for the poor schlubs at the "bottom" to lose all their savings to pyramid schemes and fake university degrees.
The Jim Justice dog trick was pretty clever. I did not see it, but I find an obese pet pretty pitiful. Although, they say that dogs and "owners" come to resemble each other.
I live in West Virginia (one of a sparse number of Democrats), and we have to put up with Gov. Jim Justice trotting out Baby Dog whenever he gets a chance.
"If their criminally convicted presidential nominee can’t be condemned, then neither can a corrupt senator of the opposite party." Logic would dictate such a statement, but, I don't for one minute believe they will hesitate to start blabbing about this. Nothing stops the Republicans from moving the goal posts on irony.
“The bottom line . . . is one thing: We become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November." I suppose this was intended as a threat but why do the words sound like the ravings of a spoiled, entitled child?
The larger question revolving around ‘becoming totally unhinged’ is, “ How in the Hell would we be able to discern the difference”?
Brain autopsies?
Soon to be outlawed as, ‘anti-family & unamerican’
Excellent point.
It is a threat. It’s an absolute threat. I’m still trying to figure out how the entire Republican party thinks that Joe Biden is corrupt and that their lives are horrible compared to four years ago. You remember that, right? We were all locked in our houses, no one could go to work, and Donald Trump was telling us to drink bleach or inject sunlight into our lungs or to inject bleach… And don’t forget that it would be gone by Easter. That was a good one. But Republicans are so much worse off now. Of course, except the dead ones, the ones that died because they listened to Trump’s advice about the virus. They don’t have a say in this matter, and MAGA doesn’t care.
A large part of the problem in the polls is that people have forgotten how bad things were under Trump.
Even for J6, during the midterms in 2022, the Jan 6th committee was very recent news and counted against the GOP, but I get the feeling people are increasingly forgetting.
Likewise, the clown show in the GOP house is probably fading in most peoples' eyes because the house has not had any problematic must-pass legislation recently, so people are unfortunately forgetting how much chaos and disfunction the GOP will bring.
It in the Kool-Aid.
Considering what happened on January 6th of 2021, my guess is that that the "Rs" WILL "become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November..."
You could be right, but, I doubt that a lot of Rs will be willing to take up arms knowing that this time, we, too have practice and are better prepared than what is left of the rag-tag J6 crowd would be.
I wouldn’t be so sure. They will be better armed and expecting immunity along with their leader.
Did you doubt it for one second? They now have practice, immunity and a dedicated Vance to back them up. It pains me that he is a Marine and a member of the Bar but can still say such awful things. We all need to focus on defeating Project 2025. Everything else pales in comparison.
Right, one step at a time. First, make sure that the polls are secure, then defeat them there, after which have the President elect publically prepare for J6, part II, and let the Kool Aid drinkers know that the law enforcement and military of the US are "standing by", to quote the loser.
Because they are?
Yes, just like their "fearless" leader.
Just occurs to me to replace "ar" with "ck".😏
But it is a dangerous child. It has the family’s semi-automatic gun and knows how to use it.
"I'll thcream and thcream until I'm thick!"
LIke most of the Republican Party, who at first clearly understood the danger Trump posed to the country, and said so, then toadied up in order to gain a breath of power regardless of the consequences they obviously saw, none of them, as my mother would have said, have leg to stand on when it comes to any sort claim to a moral center. They have the moral compasses of a weather vane, and they are happy to take the rest of us with them.
The Founders hoped for ‘a republic of virtue’. If they could see these folks, they would seriously wonder if the whole business of creating a nation had been worth the trouble.
Glad my parents did not live to see this since each lost a brother in WWII. Were they still alive would they be wondering if it was worth it?
America has completely lost its appreciation for virtue. It's not Right and Wrong. It's what can I get away with?
That has always been a favorite Hollywood theme, Butch Cassidy, The Sting, Ocean's Eleven, to name just three. The problem is the idea went from pure entertainment to pure attainment.
Trump for President = The Big Sting
Would have been a good slogan in 2016. Now it should read The Big Stung or even The Big Skunk.
Some would say it’s our turning away from God and the church, but most of these folks claim to be Christian so not a viable claim.
I wonder if they ever look in the mirror when talking about people turning away from God. Perhaps so, but I guess it is hard to read the "God Hates xxx's" sign backwards in the mirror. And that's just one example.
And yes, that isn't all God-fearing people, but of course it isn't the only area where people would start to question religion. Mega-churches with their own private jets, the insecurity of needing commandments at courthouses and classrooms, the cover ups of heinous crimes against children, a less than 20th century view of women, a rejection of science, etc., etc.
Its only wrong if you get caught.
“criminal convictions are simply irrelevant to a politician’s fitness for office”… how did we get here???
*criminal convictions for undisclosed foreign entanglements and bribery!
Justice is terrifying, but he has a great dog. Thanks for all your insightful columns—always worth a read.
“It’s a decision he gets to make and, so, it’ll be a decision he gets to make.”
Rick Scott wins the gold medal for vacuous circularity (or is that circular vacuity?). It takes years of practice to say absolutely nothing with such economy of expression, however redundant that expression may have been.
He’s also a criminal so hard for him to take a stand.
They refuse to talk about real corruption in the Democratic party but work themselves into a lather about imagined corruption. How darkly funny.
They can’t ask for Melendez to resign without shining a spotlight on the orange one. They have to focus on unproven, imagined, crimes.
Cancer takes time to gnaw through cells, bone and tissue. Equally so with political parties. All appears well until, another tumor manifests under the microscope of omnipresent media. Such is the emblematically hubristic rot of Menedez and his ilk. Think about it: What credible defense as "Americans" do we have when foreign eyes gaze upon the antics of our "great democracy"? They see an attempt to overthrow an election by a convicted felon who now brazenly again runs for the highest office in the land? No consequences. When a legislator caught for a second time and convicted with gold bars as bribery evidence we hear: "It's his decision to resign." One yearns back to the days of stocks in the public square where garbage can be thrown at these "trusted caretakers" of our villages. Our "shining city upon a hill" is built on upon piers of greed, avarice and corruption. Such clear and present threats to governmental stability in many countries would merit a rapid and savagely judicious penalty. But here they get a book deal. It's a magnificent way to engender apathy among voters.
Dear Lord - the GOP can't even be trusted to look after their animals. First off, English bulldogs should be a no-no on anyone's dog buying list - they are massively inbred and have a list of genetic problems as long as your arm. However, if you MUST have a bulldog to bolster your manly image - keep it's weight strictly under control. Poor Babydog had to be wheeled around in a cart as his stubby little inbred legs were too weak to carry his gut and his pushed in face and squashed up lungs couldn't supply the breath he needed.
Thinking about it - you could say the same about trump. Golf cart, anyone?
“If you didn’t listen to Justice’s inflammatory speech—“The bottom line . . . is one thing: We become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November,” he said—and just stared at Babydog instead, it was kind of nice, a reprieve from an otherwise grim evening. Thank God for dogs.”
Joe, this newsletter is awesome. I didn’t realize you had a sense of humor. Hilarious!
This paragraph truly highlights the absurdity of the GQP, and this reality based cable show they call a Republican Convention. If you can’t laugh, you’re gonna cry, because these clowns are going to burn down the house. Not to mention, they will control the nuclear codes with no adults in the room. Let that sink in…:)
I am guessing the Republicans only consider theft, murder, drugs, etc as crimes. But it's ok for the poor schlubs at the "bottom" to lose all their savings to pyramid schemes and fake university degrees.
The Jim Justice dog trick was pretty clever. I did not see it, but I find an obese pet pretty pitiful. Although, they say that dogs and "owners" come to resemble each other.
Basically, the only things the Rs consider crimes are things they think only Brown and Black people do....
I feel sorry for that dog. It is horribly overweight and that breed already has trouble breathing. Poor thing.
"That statement doesn’t really jive with Republicans’ attitudes toward Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions". It doesn't jibe. It jives like crazy.
People always confuse jive with jibe, and moot with mute.
Uh, it is "moo" You know, the sound a cow makes. Because no one cares about a cow's opinion.
;)
Sure, but Joe Perticone is a poet. Readers pointing out your typos is the just punishment.
RE: Republican's tame response vis a vie Menendez
They don't want to upset him and foreclose the opportunity for him to switch parties. They recognize one of their own at heart when they see one.
I live in West Virginia (one of a sparse number of Democrats), and we have to put up with Gov. Jim Justice trotting out Baby Dog whenever he gets a chance.
Condolences.
"If their criminally convicted presidential nominee can’t be condemned, then neither can a corrupt senator of the opposite party." Logic would dictate such a statement, but, I don't for one minute believe they will hesitate to start blabbing about this. Nothing stops the Republicans from moving the goal posts on irony.
Mendendez's love of the game and all the fallout from it is the most Hudson County thing ever.
In the next end of WW2 Nazi escape movie, the U-boat full of gold bars will be going to Bayonne instead of Montevideo.