Thank you, Heather. From what I understand, Moskowitz donned a Putin mask before the meeting started. He did it to show the hilarity of these hearings but also the absurdity of them. Our Dems were fully prepared today with their witness, Lev Parnas. He really is our ace-in-the-hole along with Cassidy Hutchinson.
Thank you, Heather. From what I understand, Moskowitz donned a Putin mask before the meeting started. He did it to show the hilarity of these hearings but also the absurdity of them. Our Dems were fully prepared today with their witness, Lev Parnas. He really is our ace-in-the-hole along with Cassidy Hutchinson.
Bobulinski was as arrogant, actually more-so, than Hur was. What I loved watching was Comer’s expressions when Raskin was bringing up pertinent information. Truly, are the two Jimmies just plain stupid?
It all looks SO stupid to those of us who employ critical thinking skills. The idea of wasting all this time on a "prosecution" that has no evidence - not even a hint of evidence - would seem to us to be counterproductive. We ask why Comer and Clan aren't spending most of their time working on ways to fund the government. Why aren't they focused on doing their primary job? It IS a stupid waste of precious time and energy. But the Insurrectionists in Congress don't think so.
Because they are focused on something else. To paraphrase Trump's trainer Roy Cohn: "all publicity is good, even the bad stuff". The incredible irony is that Cohn also coached Senator McCarthy in his bogus "anti-communist" purge. Today his techniques are the tools of pro-Putin Russian sympathizers. You can't make this stuff up!
Republicans know that they own a base that DOES NOT think critically. Trump has instructed Comer and Johnson to keep the impeachment hearings alive. If they don't, he will send them to the political dumpster in the sky.
It matters to us that Raskin and Company can lay out the truth and viscerate this whole clown show. But the message to the Cult from Trump and his Slaves is that they are "holding the Biden Crime Family accountable". It IS a show. It is about video clips and sound bites for the Fascist Media. It's all stupid. Because for a lot of Stupid People, it's all very effective.
The question I have is: are there enough "persuadables" who don't identify with the Cult who are also critical thinkers? I am hopeful, but still terrified.
I think there is a general correlation between level of education and immunity to BS; yet not entirely. I've seen bright, well educated, and even formerly amiable drawn onto the web of lies. Whole societies go sociopathic. I think all or most of the opportunists at the top know that they are liars, and figure that it makes them clever; but I think most of the rank and file are deluded. History is full of this; but it's backing us into a worldwide crisis if can't find better ways to keep despotism from taking hold. I think that following the money would be instructive.
Right ON J L, your comment recalls the forensic psychiatrist Bandy Lee's warnings about the contagious effects of tRump's pathological narcissism and sociopathy!
Follow the money, yes. And also follow the chain of instruction and intimidation. Johnson and Comer have been told to keep this charade and clown show alive right up to the election. The Fascist Media will focus on a few clips and statements by Bobulinski and company. They certainly won't broadcast what Raskin or Goldman have to say.
We think that truth should triumph. But they think that strategy wins. Truth be damned.
"We think that truth should triumph. But they think that strategy wins. Truth be damned." You've hit the nail on the head, Bill! The GOP is all about strategy, as if this were all a game and they must win at all costs. Even when the cost is truth and democracy!
Trump wears his emotional IQ on his MAGA cap--45-47 (where 100 is normal). Ron Johnson and other professional liars also score low. How many promised to produce better ACA legislation?
Unfortunately I can prove that better-educated folks can indeed fall victim to the Trump BS. There are a couple authors I know who used to be friends with me, whose work I admired and respected, whose advice I sought, who I knew were conservative but seemed to be the kind one could work with and respect. And then one day they're wearing red hats.
One would like to think that, and in my frustration I say that, then I remember my father, a sweet, kind and very intelligent man became convinced of a Great Conspiracy within the government in the early 1970s. Now I have three well-educated friends, ( PhD engineering, RN, and BS Biology) who all are certain there is a Great Conspiracy. We just avoid speaking of politics now. That crapola seems to make the rounds every so often. I wish someone would research the history of these. It would be edifying.
An IQ lower than the room temperature... Or, be a narcissist or a child of a narcissist. Unfortunately there are many who grew up in the shadow of a narcissistic upbringing by parents born around the tail end of the Great Depression.
I for some reason prefer “dumb as a brick” for everyday use. Generally, politicians usually require “box of rocks” as a comparison, however, “bag of hammers” is for specific comparisons, such as Jim “OH hates my guts”Jordan, Jimmie “I’d love me some bacon” Comer and Tommy “I only know footballs are brown and round (cause that’s the only shape I know)” Tuberville.
I you think of the most evil person imaginable and them try to think about an ultimate malicious narcissist, I think that both searches will point in the same direction.
Love, love, love Moskowitz. He is smart, quick witted and gets the best of Republicans on a daily basis. I saw a video of him wearing the Putin mask last night and it made me smile.
Thank you, Heather. From what I understand, Moskowitz donned a Putin mask before the meeting started. He did it to show the hilarity of these hearings but also the absurdity of them. Our Dems were fully prepared today with their witness, Lev Parnas. He really is our ace-in-the-hole along with Cassidy Hutchinson.
Bobulinski was as arrogant, actually more-so, than Hur was. What I loved watching was Comer’s expressions when Raskin was bringing up pertinent information. Truly, are the two Jimmies just plain stupid?
It all looks SO stupid to those of us who employ critical thinking skills. The idea of wasting all this time on a "prosecution" that has no evidence - not even a hint of evidence - would seem to us to be counterproductive. We ask why Comer and Clan aren't spending most of their time working on ways to fund the government. Why aren't they focused on doing their primary job? It IS a stupid waste of precious time and energy. But the Insurrectionists in Congress don't think so.
Because they are focused on something else. To paraphrase Trump's trainer Roy Cohn: "all publicity is good, even the bad stuff". The incredible irony is that Cohn also coached Senator McCarthy in his bogus "anti-communist" purge. Today his techniques are the tools of pro-Putin Russian sympathizers. You can't make this stuff up!
Republicans know that they own a base that DOES NOT think critically. Trump has instructed Comer and Johnson to keep the impeachment hearings alive. If they don't, he will send them to the political dumpster in the sky.
It matters to us that Raskin and Company can lay out the truth and viscerate this whole clown show. But the message to the Cult from Trump and his Slaves is that they are "holding the Biden Crime Family accountable". It IS a show. It is about video clips and sound bites for the Fascist Media. It's all stupid. Because for a lot of Stupid People, it's all very effective.
The question I have is: are there enough "persuadables" who don't identify with the Cult who are also critical thinkers? I am hopeful, but still terrified.
But it worked on Hilary. Almost. It took Comey and Putin's whores to defeat her.
It's also that a whole lot of people don't want a female president.
Each it was all Eves fault
Yup. They just keep repeating the same junk over and over. The "emails" and the "laptop". Some people eat it up.
Dumber than a bag of rocks, those two (and so many of the GQP) are . . . . . .
You have to have an IQ lower than ambient room temperature to qualify for membership in the Trump party.
I think there is a general correlation between level of education and immunity to BS; yet not entirely. I've seen bright, well educated, and even formerly amiable drawn onto the web of lies. Whole societies go sociopathic. I think all or most of the opportunists at the top know that they are liars, and figure that it makes them clever; but I think most of the rank and file are deluded. History is full of this; but it's backing us into a worldwide crisis if can't find better ways to keep despotism from taking hold. I think that following the money would be instructive.
Right ON J L, your comment recalls the forensic psychiatrist Bandy Lee's warnings about the contagious effects of tRump's pathological narcissism and sociopathy!
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-shared-psychosis-of-donald-trump-and-his-loyalists/
Follow the money, yes. And also follow the chain of instruction and intimidation. Johnson and Comer have been told to keep this charade and clown show alive right up to the election. The Fascist Media will focus on a few clips and statements by Bobulinski and company. They certainly won't broadcast what Raskin or Goldman have to say.
We think that truth should triumph. But they think that strategy wins. Truth be damned.
"We think that truth should triumph. But they think that strategy wins. Truth be damned." You've hit the nail on the head, Bill! The GOP is all about strategy, as if this were all a game and they must win at all costs. Even when the cost is truth and democracy!
Organized crime in in fancier suits,
Trump wears his emotional IQ on his MAGA cap--45-47 (where 100 is normal). Ron Johnson and other professional liars also score low. How many promised to produce better ACA legislation?
JL a really excellent comment.
Unfortunately I can prove that better-educated folks can indeed fall victim to the Trump BS. There are a couple authors I know who used to be friends with me, whose work I admired and respected, whose advice I sought, who I knew were conservative but seemed to be the kind one could work with and respect. And then one day they're wearing red hats.
Yup
Certainly seems that is a prerequisite.
One would like to think that, and in my frustration I say that, then I remember my father, a sweet, kind and very intelligent man became convinced of a Great Conspiracy within the government in the early 1970s. Now I have three well-educated friends, ( PhD engineering, RN, and BS Biology) who all are certain there is a Great Conspiracy. We just avoid speaking of politics now. That crapola seems to make the rounds every so often. I wish someone would research the history of these. It would be edifying.
Crucial.
🤣🤣🤣 Thank you. I look at Comer and want to laugh . He must have someone to shave him because looking at his face in the mirror….
🤣🤣
An IQ lower than the room temperature... Or, be a narcissist or a child of a narcissist. Unfortunately there are many who grew up in the shadow of a narcissistic upbringing by parents born around the tail end of the Great Depression.
And equally as vulnerable.
Definitely dumber. A bag of rocks at least possesses an air of weighty reserve. A rock is authentically a rock, and makes no effort to mislead.
It is like the Two Stooges! I think that is what they should be called.
218 Stooges
Ask Putin.
Bringing out the analogies dumber than a sack of hammers or a box of rocks.
My favorite is “dim bulbs”….😏
I for some reason prefer “dumb as a brick” for everyday use. Generally, politicians usually require “box of rocks” as a comparison, however, “bag of hammers” is for specific comparisons, such as Jim “OH hates my guts”Jordan, Jimmie “I’d love me some bacon” Comer and Tommy “I only know footballs are brown and round (cause that’s the only shape I know)” Tuberville.
Stupid? Arrogant fabricators without a shred of integrity. One might refer to them as evil.
I you think of the most evil person imaginable and them try to think about an ultimate malicious narcissist, I think that both searches will point in the same direction.
Yes.
I love Jared Moskowitz, so smart and such a great sense of humor.
Very quick-witted! When he pulled that stunt with Comer, somebody posted a pic of Jaime Raskin’s big smile. :)
Love, love, love Moskowitz. He is smart, quick witted and gets the best of Republicans on a daily basis. I saw a video of him wearing the Putin mask last night and it made me smile.
For those who didn’t see the mask
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/house-democrat-shows-up-to-hearing-in-a-putin-mask-i-just-want-to-thank-james-comer/amp/
Yes, yes they are plain stupid. They also seem to enjoy humiliation.
It’s like they are playing a rigged slot machine, and they keep pulling the lever one more time…
Great metaphor for Reaganomics. Cut taxes and responsibilities for the rich, just >one< more round....
yes