When Saint Barry gets this kind of response to one of his lofty pronouncements:
…it is, as they say, to LOL.
Category: Resistance
Scrambling
After years of calling conservatives “Nazis” and “right-wingers” and “fascists”, and then shooting at conservatives they disagree with, the Left are now urging restraint?
David Axelrod said Thursday on “Anderson Cooper 360” that conservatives saying we are at war in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk were being “despicable.”
Wait… I thought we were “deplorable”? Anyway:
Political commentator Dave Urban said, “It’s incumbent on every American. Don’t sit back on social media. Don’t don’t gripe about your neighbors. Reach out to people you disagree with, talk to them.”
What, and get murdered, like Charlie Kirk?
Ah don’ thank so, Scooter. The time for polite engagement and civilized discussion is over. Y’all have sown the wind — now prepare for the fucking whirlwind.
Weeping & Wailing
As the various reptiles on the Left start facing the consequences of their actions, we get plaintive wails like this one:
…and the perfect response:
The old expression comes to mind, something about sowing winds and reaping whirlwinds.
And it’s only just started. We are not done with these people.
Quote Of The Day
Talking about the current brouhaha in Britishland over local town councils taking down British or England flags while leaving Palestinian flags flying:
“If raising your own country’s flag is seen as an act of rebellion, then maybe your country is under foreign occupation.” — Alex James
Thank goodness we have laws about this kind of thing Over Here, because let me tell you that any similar reindeer games by local municipalities would result in both lawsuits (if they were lucky) and possibly gunfire.
If I (or any other proud Americans) want to fly our national flag, it will be flown regardless of whom it might “offend” or “trigger”.
The “Revolution” Fails
As predicted, the Texas Democrat legislators who fled to blue states to deny a quorum for redistricting have folded. Still, I’m not sure anyone expected them to fold this soon.
According to ABC News, the runaways who claimed to be saving “democracy” are heading back to their home state early, claiming to have accomplished their goal of raising “awareness” about gerrymandering. That’s a very polite way of saying they failed miserably.
Yep. This time, TXGov Abbott wasn’t messing around.
The pressure campaign put forth by Republicans was effective. That included stopping direct deposits of paychecks and promising to call multiple special sessions to keep these Texas Democrats stranded in blue states indefinitely unless they returned to provide a quorum. They were also incurring daily fines. That all started to add up for the legislators who aren’t independently wealthy, and it was just a matter of time before the donor class got tired of funding a dead end. You also have to factor in time away from family members. None of it was ever sustainable.
But still they did it, acting like naughty little children. And now that their beau geste (LOL) has failed, they’re crying like little children at their failure.
Even better, the redistricting move in Texas is going to take place, was always going to take place despite all the foot-stamping and pouting.
Feckless idiots.
Tricksies & Accomplices
From Reader Mike S., news of this little reindeer game:
As Republicans in Texas move full steam ahead with a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts, Democrats are privately mulling their options, including an expensive and legally dicey quorum break.
If they go that route, it appears they will have the backing of big-dollar Democratic donors.
By fleeing the state to deprive the Legislature of enough members to function, Democrats would each incur a fine of $500 per day and face the threat of arrest. Deep-pocketed donors within the party appear ready to cover these expenses, according to three people involved in the discussions.
The donors’ willingness to foot the bill eliminates a major deterrent to walking out — the personal financial cost — and could embolden Democrats who might otherwise hesitate.
Two people involved in the latest Democratic fundraising strategy sessions, who were granted anonymity to discuss private conversations, claim their legal teams have found a way to disburse the funds to the members but declined to provide any additional details.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Dallas Democrat who was part of the 2021 quorum break, sees a path to circumvent the campaign finance rules: With minimal limits on external income, Texas lawmakers can simply accept the donations as another salary, she said. As one of the most prolific fundraisers in the U.S. House, Crockett said she’s willing to tap her donor base — and her $3.7 million war chest — to cover the expenses.
On private donor calls, members of Congress, including Rep. Greg Casar of Austin, have been making the case for high-stakes Democratic resistance, including a quorum break, according to two people familiar with the calls.
Well, yes… except:
Attorney General Ken Paxton has also called for fleeing Democrats to be arrested and offered his office’s services in “hunting down and compelling the attendance of anyone who abandons their office” by breaking quorum.
And as Reader Mike points out, the last time these assholes tried this, they were tracked down in their little out-of-state hidey-holes by the Texas Rangers, arrested and brought back to Austin.
Maybe they could go to Cuba. They’d fit right in, especially that Commie bitch Crockett — and by the way: that “war chest” of hers? It’s against the law to use campaign funds in this manner.
Should be fun. And the gerrymandered districts are going to be redrawn eventually, anyway.
Idiots.