Today was a sickening disgrace...

[kentuck]

To watch the spineless, toady Republicans kiss the ring of the guy that threatened their lives on January 6th, 2021, in our nation's Capitol.

At this very moment, every American should be bent over their toilets vomiting. If this doesn't make you sick, as an American, then something is seriously wrong with you.

The convicted felon returned to the scene of the crime. It was a sight to behold. The looks on the faces of the Republicans welcoming him back to the place they had to run from on January 6th. Their loving glances and embraces for their Cult Leader. It was nothing less than disgraceful.

But, for Trump, it was a necessity. He cannot survive without the support of the Republican Party. He is toast if he does not win the nomination of their Party. So, he uses the same old bullshit and lies that he has used for the last nine years. And with the disgraceful Republicans, it works every time.

Four weeks from today, he is to stand before the Judge for his sentencing. How much damage can he do to our institutions and our rule of law in four short weeks? There is no simple solution. Simply putting him in jail does not fix the damage he has already done. Nothing the Judge will do will change the minds of the cult that follows Trump, including elected Republicans.

These same Republicans want to subpoena the Manhattan DA and Prosecutor to testify before their Committee on July 12th, the day after the sentencing. Nobody should expect anything good to come from that.

The voters must understand by now that the Justice system is not going to work for them. The Congress is not going to work for them. The Supreme Court is not going to save them from the scourge that has attacked our democracy.

The voters can only save themselves. There is no one else to save us. Even then, there is no guarantee that our votes will not be corrupted. We are the last line of defense.

[Silent Type]

1. Just saw Marjorie Crazy Greene gushing Iike a 13 year-old. Christ, this is going to be

a painful 5 months until November.

[Blue Owl]

10. She WANTS to be Diarrhea Donny's bitch

[COL Mustard]

22. She's already

Half of it!!!

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

58. Spot on assessment and

thank you, Kentuck for posting one of the best opinion pieces I’ve read on DU in a while.

The disgusting behavior of the toadying Republicans towards Trump makes me want to vomit, also.

[OAITW r.2.0]

53. My thought exactly. This video explains House Rep Cultism right here.

[hadEnuf]

62. She gushes like a lanced boil.

She does not care how she looks. She was in on the insurrection and helped to plan it.

[BigDemVoter]

2. Utterly nauseating.

I have had a very dim view of repigs for years. . . I watched Nixon & Reagan & George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush do unsavory, illegal and frankly treasonous things, but none of that can match what this swine has done. **$$Y-Grabber is bad enough, but his enablers are even more disgusting. I hate them ALL.

[Pas-de-Calais]

49. Agree wholeheartedly BigDemVoter

I too watched the same unfold as you

But
This
Forker!!

I still believe when Putin hacked the servers RNC & DNC, something on RNC DJT is using.
All the kowtowing to him is unnatural

[PatSeg]

60. I think that is true of many of them,

but I also believe that they are revealing who they really are and have been all along. They will do or say whatever it takes to hold on to power.

They all know what Trump is and I'm sure most of them despise the man, but still they will fawn all over him and kiss his ring. Clearly none of them has an ounce of character. If nothing else, Trump has revealed who they are.

[wnylib]

55. He represents what they want. He is their public face, their vote getter.

With him as their public image, they can do the most outrageous things and count on his gaslighting skills to make whatever they do seem legitimate to a large number of people.

[Scarlet Begalas]

73. Rethugs Gone Wild!

I just watched Steve Bannon and a couple of the other traitors talking about how they're going to come after people they don't like. These people are getting indistinguishable from Nazis. What the hell is wrong with people in this country that find this garbage appealing? I'm getting tired of yelling "fuck you" at the TV, but that's what these monsters deserve. And much more.

[TSExile]

3. This is the Republican Party, everyone.

If not for them, the RAPIST would have been banished into the dustbin of history long ago. DAMN THEM!!!!

[Emile]

4. It's amazing how low Republicans will go.

Pathetic scumbags.

[Skittles]

5. yup

the bar has always been lower for repukes but now it's pretty much rolling around on the ground

[3catwoman3]

51. I'm thinking more like the Marianas...

…Trench.

[Skittles]

52. we have to remember.......

.......there *IS* no bottom for repukes; they will ALWAYS find a way to go lower - *ALWAYS*

[returnee]

59. History bears this out...

…inarguably.

[calimary]

66. No kidding!

Actually even lower than that. Hell comes to mind.

[lastlib]

6. You ain't seen nuthin' yet.....

They know no depth too low. Valles Marineris is too shallow to contain their low.

[COL Mustard]

24. We're not to the bottom yet

I don’t know what the bottom looks like, but we’re not there.

[TheKentuckian]

30. There isn't one that our current physics can describe

Once there is nowhere is for their backhoes to dig any further they will just start chucking shit into a super massive black hole that is a hundred parsecs wide.

[Evolve Dammit]

38. November. Be prepared

[surfered]

7. Power is all they care about. Except for controlling women's...

…bodies, they flip flop on other policies according to the whim of their Dear Leader, whose only policy goal is to stay out of prison.

[Bundbuster]

8. Always a sickening disgrace, and they worship him

[llmart]

13. Every time I reread that I want to take a huge cast iron frying pan to that ugly face.

He is such a disgusting pig.

[bdamomma]

16. He is

vile and evil.

[Blue Owl]

9. The GOP is in an abusive relationship

And powerless to snap out of it

[Evolve Dammit]

36. That sounds right. There certainly is no counseling involved...

[SarahD]

11. How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?

How many pairs of Republican lips can fit on Trump's penis? It is a disgusting spectacle.

[llmart]

12. I agree with all of it.

I truly do believe that the only way to destroy the cult and their leaders is for us to get a massive blue wave in November. I mean overwhelmingly get every last Independent voter and even some sane Republicans (there are a few I'm sure) and of course every single Democratic voter out there voting for everyone with a "D" after their name on the ballot.

I'm just afraid that we would find that there really are higher percentages of hateful and ignorant people than I ever thought possible.

[ananda]

14. Good news. I know that Republican minds can turn into pretzels..

trying to defend Trump and certain polices, but I just talked
to one who said he would never vote for Trump and that
he's a traitor for J6.

Oddly enough, he doesn't care about the NY felony. He made
the comparison to people who use marijuana, who he never
really considered felons. Well, like I said, pretzelly.

Also, he's not so good about women's rights and certain
economic issues, especially since he's well-heeled and they
don't affect him.

[bdamomma]

15. You are

exactly correct. I totally agree with your sentiments. We GOT to save ourselves or we are not going to recognize our country if this convicted felon gets in.

Remember he is out for retribution and revenge, all the more reason not to VOTE for him.

[sop]

17. 'Bobbleheads 'R Us: Not A Rapist, Thief, Grifter, Liar, Bully and Complete Ignoramus.' (Abby Zimet)

"In discomfiting news for those still inhabiting Planet Earth, we are now through the looking-glass into a place where reality is so weird fantasy seems more plausible and it's tough to distinguish one from the other..."

"Still, his faithful peeps would follow his delirious lead. Having passed through the looking glass...they've entered a murky dystopia where logic is suspended and dark lies are truths: the election was stolen, the government is corrupt, villainous migrants are invading the country, Democrats or others outside the toxic MAGA bubble are fascists, everything ~ courts, votes, media, the very government a grifting felon seeks to run again even more incompetently and vindictively than he did before ~ is rigged, with their weak, sick, tinpot madman the only hope to save America."

https://www.commondreams.org/further/bobbleheads-r-us-not-a-rapist-thief-grifter-liar-bully-and-complete-ignoramus

[AllaN01Bear]

18. a friend of mine says," i cant understand what they see in him".

[B.See]

23. Easy: THEY SEE THEMSELVES.

[DET]

19. Worst Case Scenario

What if Trump just declares that he won after the election, despite having lost, and starts trying to ‘govern’? That’s what Roger Stone suggested last time. He effectively controls the House right now; hell, he could have been conspiring with them today to do just this. Trump would presumably have the support of most if not all Republicans in Congress, lots of law enforcement, much of the military, and millions of MAGAts. Plus the majority of the Supreme Court and much of the press. What happens then?

[slightlv]

27. Not to mention all these

"Constitutional Sheriffs" who are creating militias comprised of themselves to wreck havoc during and after the election. They consider themselves to be the supreme law enforcement agency of the country. Aren't they part of that Sovereign Citizens stupidity? Did they all just change their names in order to magat identified... much like the Dominionists changed their affiliation name to the National Apostolic Reformation (NAR)?

[Attilatheblond]

37. You are correct re them being part of the Sovereign Citizens bullshit

These 'Constitutional Sheriffs' have been around for decades now, claiming ultimate legal authority, they are mini dictators who claim to be the top of the legal system and ultimate authorities in their counties.

Dictator Divas
Patrol Car Pashas
Militia Mafioso
Posse Potentates
Delusional Deputies
Kangaroo Kourt Klowns
FUBAR farces

[Evolve Dammit]

35. civil war

[mahina]

43. Not happening

But they could target individuals who have acted with courage

[dmr]

48. Too bad for TFG, President Biden will still be President.

President Biden is our sunshine 🌞

[DET]

50. Understood

I’m sure President Biden would do his best, but he’d need help to maintain law and order. My primary concern is if the military and law enforcement refuse to contain the coup. Thank God we had General Milley last time. But General Charles Flynn (brother of Michael) is still commanding general of the United States Army and appears to have played a role in the events of January 6. From what I’ve heard, there are plenty of military that support Trump.

I don’t mean to be a downer, but Trump is cornered and we know he is capable of anything, no matter how unlawful or evil.

[Initech]

20. It was a publicity stunt to get Fox News ratings.

Fox News is a truly disgusting organization and they should be taken down several pegs.

[B.See]

26. To be quite truthful about it, they engaged in and participated as collaborators in TREASON.

By supporting, fabricating, and spreading the BIG LIE that had led to the events on January 6. They were (and continue to be) complicit in an ATTEMPTED COUP.

[Initech]

29. Fox News is a terrorist organization, full stop.

So is the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society. They are out to undo 100 years of progress and were also all complicit in helping carry out January 6th.

[B.See]

31. Exactly. Heritage Foundation's et al's Project 2025 is MAGA'S MEIN KAMPF

literally a fascist MANIFESTO:

Eliminating the Department of Education
Eliminating the Department of Commerce
Deploying the US military the put down protests
Dismantling the FBI and Department of Homeland Security
Removing protections against sexual and gender discrimination
Ending diversity, equity, inclusion and Affirmative Action.

Ending public education by siphoning off billions of dollars of public school funding
Phasing out public education’s Title I program
Gutting the nation’s free school meals program
Eliminating the Head Start program
Funding private schools via taxpayer paid vouchers
Banning books about diversity, inclusion, and equity
Suppressing any curriculum that discusses the evils of slavery.

Banning all abortion
Restricting access to contraception
Forcing suspected undocumented immigrants to be detained in concentration camps
Eliminating Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act
Recruiting 54,000 loyal MAGA Republicans to replace existing federal civil servants
Ending Separation of church and state.

[NBachers]

21. Isn't this rapture thing way overdue by now?

[slightlv]

28. Oh, I'm convinced their Rapture happened...

they just got left behind and are now working in cahoots with their Devil. Note that I do NOT believe in a "Rapture" and was always told it was not Bible-based dogma. Nor do I believe in their Devil. I'll let them have that. The fact they fashioned him from old imaginings of Pan tells me, once again, these people are so anti-sex-based they can't see their way out of anything.

[paleotn]

44. Makes me think, what the fuck did I do wrong to get left with these assholes?

[Attilatheblond]

39. Have read that it won't happen until some magic number of 'souls' have been born

It is one of the reason the nutball religious Xian* zealots want to ban aborting and birth control. They are in a hurry to hit the magic number so they get whisked to heaven and those who believe in freedom go to hell.

* I reserve use of the word Christian for those who walk the walk rather than talk and talk

[paleotn]

42. Amen, brother!

[dchill]

32. Toad Stool Worship.

[calimary]

68. Delete the "Toad" part and you're right again!

[vapor2]

33. Kiss the ring or his ass?

[Evolve Dammit]

34. The arsonist returns to the scene and is embraced by the spineless power seekers.

[FakeNoose]

40. This will all come back to bite them in the butt

We need to save screenshots of these MAGA assholes kissing Chump's butt. They're all going to regret this after November 5th. We'll be ready to jump in and remind them every chance we get.

[paleotn]

41. I hate them. I fucking hate them.

I could watch each and every one of them be the "subject" of a particular scene in the movie Casino (Indiana cornfield) and not "bat" an eye. Hate to say it, but I would enjoy every minute. I hate their very existence. I love my country. I've served my country. Thus, I fucking hate their fucking guts. Harsh? More than slightly over the top but I think our country is worth it.

[Traildogbob]

45. Right there with you.

[Zambero]

46. Kevin McCarthy opened the floodgates

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The Mar-a-Lago smiley handshake shortly after January 6th signaled that the failed insurrectionist was still their guy. The GOP capitulation is now complete.

[The Grand Illuminist]

47. But we also need a plan of very last resort

If all civil options are used up. There may not be a choice in the matter and should be with great reluctance.

[orangecrush]

54. Kick

[live love laugh]

56. Republicans didn't run out of fear they were in on the whole plot--all of them.

[Dan]

57. I said a long time ago, if Trump is put back into the WH

America might end up like Syria.

[ECL213]

61. If I were running to unseat a Republican congressperson...

I would have had someone there filming my opponent debasing themselves. Then I would run a commercial showing everyone what a pathetic crapweasel they had representing them.

[Silent Type]

63. Having worked in her district, her supporters don't care. They love her inbred look and actions.

Her Democratic opposition in November is a retired (40 years) Brigadier General and owns a farm now.

He's infinitely better qualified, but her district likely won't see it that way. Hope I'm wrong because that would be a huge shift.

[ECL213]

64. I had that thought while I was typing...

It wouldn't sway a cultist one bit, but it might draw some attention to the race. I live right next to Jacket Off Gym Jordan's district. How anyone can still vote for that worthless motherfucker is beyond me, but I have not seen one advertisement against him. If I were running against him, there would be scathing news articles about me calling him a worthless motherfucker every time you turned around.

[orleans]

65. was he actually in the capitol? in someone's office? a meeting room? did they go to a restaurant? banquet room?

wondering where he was and where & where his followers were worshiping him

[poozwah]

67. lube me up!

the bend over brigade ASSumed the position to receive cummunion from pope lius l.

[Blue Owl]

69. Use me, Donald! Treat me like shit and then take all my money!

[cynical_idealist]

70. Reminds me of new season of the Boys, Ep1

Where they are kissing homelander's butt so they don't get zapped

[Joinfortmill]

71. We're in a battle for our democracy. VOTE.

[soldierant]

72. The irony is

that he didn't even commit the crime at the crime scene, but from theWhite House. Yet we speak of him "returning to a crime scene he was not at.