GOP Congressman Jason Smith tells Democrat 'Go back to Puerto Rico' on House floor

[sandensea]

Source: Grit Post

Rep. Jason Smith (R-Missouri) has been identified as the Republican Congressman who told Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-California) to ‘go back to Puerto Rico’ during a debate on the House floor.

According to The Hill, Jason Smith shouted at Cardenas in the midst of a chaotic procedural debate on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday.

While the Missouri Republican tried to suggest that he was referring to House Democrats’ recent trip to Puerto Rico and that the comment was directed at all Democratic members of the House, Cardenas, a Hispanic man who was born and raised in Los Angeles, disagreed.

“Since I was a little boy I’ve heard that blurted at me many times,” Cardenas told The Hill. “But it’s sad that anything even remotely close to that would be said to me on the floor of the House.”

Read more: https://gritpost.com/congressman-jason-smith-puerto-rico/

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Missouri Republican Jason Smith: Channeling Steve King.

[fountainofyouth]

1. Jesus F. Christ

Pretty soon the GOP won't have anyone left to fill committee slots!

[Stonepounder]

2. Time for censure!

[riversedge]

18. If McCarthy lets this slide, there should be hell to pay.

[czarjak]

34. "Holy Hell to pay"

[mpcamb]

51. "Time for censure!" Whose mailbox should we fill up? What email address?

[Onyrleft]

70. Missouri 08

https://jasonsmith.house.gov/contact/#

[zanana1]

80. You can only email him if you're in his district. nt

[quakerboy]

90. Or if you know the address and phone number

of a Walmart in his district.

3439 William St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 [phone]

[Scruffy1]

71. Your congressperson. n/t.

[onetexan]

57. Not censure, demand his immediate resignation

This racist is utterly despicable.

[Onyrleft]

75. Way past time;

https://www.thepitchkc.com/news/article/20587249/rep-jason-smith-whos-gutting-the-puppy-mill-cruelty-prevention-act-happens-to-be-the-son-of-dog-breeders

[trueblue2007]

87. CENSURE Jason Smith --- IT IS TIME FOR DISCIPINARY ACTION. Maybe "THEY" will think twice

before they shout hate filled racial crap at our Dems

[TwistOneUp]

89. Hear here! nt

[akraven]

3. Are middle-Americans really that fucking stupid?

We've got Kentucky, Ohio, Kansas and Missouri weighing in on the really fucking stupid side. We can add more. WTF? Is our educational system that lacking there?

[Wellstone ruled]

12. Yes they are.

[akraven]

13. I hate that for them.

Is it all TV and no books or what?

[rickyhall]

32. Home schooling with Faux News

[akraven]

58. Yep. nt

[Wellstone ruled]

44. Very common effect in small rural Towns and Villages.

When you have generations of like minded people,the results are predictable. Kind of a Stockholm syndrome . Grew up with this crap around me,and a few years ago returned to my Hometown only to find the same Family Groups spewing Racial Hatred as they did in the fifties and sixties. BTW,these same people travel in their Parents and Grandparents same social religious groups.

[rustysgurl]

21. We're not all that way ...

... there are some of us out here fighting the good fight. Our district elected Sharice Davids.

[SWBTATTReg]

28. Hey, it's only the idiots in MO, not all of us. Believe me, if we could, we would have voted ...

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these idiots out of office a long time ago but they've rigged the system and gerrymandered districts to their liking. Making it almost impossible to get democratic nominees voted in. At least this idiot will stand out as an idiot and stupid member of the republican caucus from MO. A true shame and not reflective of all Missourian values, believe me.

I'm from MO too...

[Rebl2]

45. You are right

about this. I live in Kansas City area and they have rigged the system and gerrymandered districts.
It’s a shame all who have responded to this post have decided all who live in Missouri are like this person.

[hostalover]

53. Agree. I'm in Jackson county. At least we have Emmanuel Cleaver. He's one of the few.

[SWBTATTReg]

62. Yes, I'm in STLMO...at least in the city we have democratic administrations but we still have...

to deal w/ the statewide republicans (as we all know, being MO residents) who have ignored the will of Missouri voters in some things, such as the statewide measure that addressing puppy mill abuses, and our charming MO state legislature then passed an law repealing that measure and setup some 'standards' instead. Nice! Ignore what the voters wanted.

Other abuses also include telling us (as Missourians) to when the word 'meat' can be used, which I think is way too much regulation into our lives and they shouldn't be telling Missouri voters what they can or can not do in things of this nature. Before long, they'll be telling us when we can or can not use a word, and how to use it.
Ignorant and impacts my freedom of speech. Let the free markets determine this, not state government. If consumers are misled by the word 'meat' in packaging of products, then don't buy it. Keep government out of this. Before long, they'll be into all sorts of areas because they don't like something.

[kag]

84. The party of "small" government

and individual freedom. Right. They want deregulation just up until they don't. (Usually when a woman, brown/black person, poor person, etc. begins to get "too much" freedom and, god forbid, finds their voice to stand up to these bastards.)

[Lonestarblue]

29. They're just following Trump.

When the president of the United States is too stupid to know that Puerto Rico is part of the US, why would we expect his ignorant supporters to know better? Far too many people of color have been told to go back to Africa when we all know that many of them have an estors who were brought here in the 1700s and 1800s. Hispanics of Mexican or Puerto Rican descent also have every right to be here. I’m really, really fed up with this attitude of white superiority, and to have it displayed blatantly by an elected representative “of the people” is just disgusting.

[zentrum]

50. Stupid and racist.

[hotrod0808]

64. Ohioan here

The schooling is that bad here. Funding has been low due to the statewide policy of keeping taxes low on everyone, and nealy nonexistent on corporations to get them here or keep them here. My state is a fucking embarrassment.

[Progressive Jones]

68. To be fair, not all. The good people are outnumbered. nt

[akraven]

69. I really don't feel that way, I've been through there on a damn motorcycle

and haven't been treated badly.

I just wonder if the Wonder Bread and TV is all? I'm old, useless and in the way, but damn! Turn on the computer and give 'em access. Our "bush" kids up here are way beyond that crap.

[Onyrleft]

73. Hey, It's only 54/58 percent.

I live in this clown's district.

[akraven]

76. I'm sorry.

I really didn't mean to denigrate. It's just that there's way too much stupid coming out. Started by the pResident, and fostered by his idiot followers.

I'll just go finish my pizza now..... blush...

[George II]

4. Don't forget, Missouri borders on Iowa. Must be that tainted Mississippi River muddy water.

[dhill926]

5. yeah, well this motherfucker can go back to....

um...Missouri...

[SWBTATTReg]

67. don't really want him back ... nt

[Cha]

6. Brainwashed Racist Focker!

[FreepFryer]

7. That had better have earned him a resolution of censure. (n/t)

[keithbvadu2]

8. Gee! That was subtle.

(sarcasm thingie goes here)

[CurtEastPoint]

9. That pasty fucker is THIRTY EIGHT? The hate ages you.

[ProfessorGAC]

79. You Said It!

Guy looks barely younger than me, and I was out of grad school 2 years when that punk was born!

[AllaN01Bear]

10. hey rep smith, guess what , Puerto ricans are americans or didnt your school or mommy teach you that

[rustysgurl]

11. Missouri's 8th

As a former resident of the State of Missouri I can say without a doubt that this district comprises the biggest bunch of ignorant, backward-thinking yokels you would ever have the misfortune to meet. They excel at voting against their own best interests, to the point that that entire portion of the state is a cesspool of puppy mills and meth manufactories because there is no other way to make a living in that area. If I had to drive through there I would make sure I had a full tank of gas and enough food so I didn't have to stop.

[TryLogic]

15. I just looked up Missouri 8th. (I used to live in KC area.)

The 8th district is pretty bad. For example, it includes Cape Girardeau. I am pretty sure Rush Limbaugh is from Cape Girardeau. Enough said?

[Shrike47]

65. He is, and proud of it.

[sandensea]

17. Reminds me of Mississippi's 1st

It's much the same way you describe Missouri's 8th - with the exception of Ole Miss and the surrounding town of Oxford.

Oxford/Ole Miss is a relatively prosperous island in a sea of semi-rural backwardness because it's basically a pork barrel satellite, utterly dependent on the fedrul gummint.

The same gummint most voters there hate with a passion - except when it comes to war in heathen lands, of course.

There are many exceptions to these far-right sentiments, I should note. But most white voters just seem impervious.

[TryLogic]

14. Send Jason Smith to the outhouse. He is in the wrong house.

[sandensea]

24. Thread winner.

[AmandaRuth]

16. well, timing is everything

as the R's have their sacrificial lamb for racism ("see our party is not racist....)" So Smith will get a pass....

[noneof_theabove]

19. Pay attention to #1

You cannot control a population that is:

#1 Well educated. [they will call you bluff - did I hear B Devos?]
#2 Well funded. [can't by stuff for a revolution - shutdown]
#3 Well fed. [can revolt on an empty stomach - lead to #4]
#4 Healthy [Ask Napoleon how that winter march to Moscow worked out]

Remove any 1 of the 4 and you control that population.

*population - any group of people, school, city, state, region country, etc

DO YOU SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THIS SLOW MOVING COUP ? ? ?

[area51]

23. +1 n/t

[Judi Lynn]

20. Amazingly stupid. Just looked at his facebook page after seeing this article, it was horrible.

Blatant lies from beginning to end. Clearly his voters are right out of the hills, probably all meth heads. He can tell them anything, shove photoshopped images right up their noses, and they are all too unconscious to notice.

A man of honor COULDN'T behave this way, but then, he wouldn't be a Republican, either!

Wow, this is low. Their hole is getting deeper and deeper.

[sandensea]

22. These hucksters are perfect for the GOP's divide-and-conquer strategy

It's pretty safe to say this guy's though of as "just one of the boys" in his district - and is thus the perfect type of creature to encourage all the worst impulses.

That's why, as you know, they want a Steve King in every district that will elect one: they want as many bad influences as possible.

Meanwhile, the elites rob them all blind.

[dalton99a]

49. +1. Absolutely despicable

[GulfCoast66]

25. Being in the minority is not wearing well on them...

This is the first time the Tea Party racist have not called the tune and it is already grating them.

Expect more of this.

And bring it on! Time for them to really shine!

They are about to learn what an effective Speaker looks like! Goodness knows they have never seen one!

[Scurrilous]

26. K&R

[Solly Mack]

27. POS

[SummerSnow]

30. I would have said in response, 'typical racist'.

[MineralMan]

31. Oh, I'd love to see Ilhan Omar get up in his face.

Just stand there in front of him and look him right in the eye. He couldn't stand it for more than ten seconds. A young, Somali, Muslim woman who is a House member and an equal.

Maybe I'll email her and suggest it. His head might explode.

[sandensea]

33. +1

CSPAN will see ratings like they haven't seen in a long time.

[MLAA]

36. Excellent idea. If AOC isn't too busy mitch hunting, she might go with Ms Omar.

I suspect if these kind of confrontations start taking place, a whole slew of the cowards will be forced to ‘pull a pence’ and say they can’t be in a room with any woman except mother.

[Livluvgrow]

35. Since decorum is gone

every Democrat in the house should now refer to him as "Piece of Shit". Every time the opportunity arises they could defer their time on the floor to the "Piece of Shit". Millions of people would instantly know who that is. CSPAN would liven up.

[sandensea]

38. CSPAN must be praying to the news gods for the very thing.

And Republicans themselves set the tone as far back as 1981, when the infamous John Le Boutellier started referring to Democrats in terms like "idiot," "birdbrain," "scum," and, in Speaker Tip O'Neill's case, "old, fat, and out of control - just like the federal government."

O'Neill personally recruited NY Democrat Bob Mrazek to run against "the Boot" - who was very much given the boot in the '82 election and has never been seen or heard from again.

[chwaliszewski]

37. I let him have it on his Twitter page...sorry for the bad language...

Link to tweet

[sandensea]

39. And no wonder the "inbred cousin fucker" likes Cheeto so much.

[B Stieg]

40. No. Nope. No how. No way.

The GOP--the party of tRump, Steve King, Louis Gomert and this guy--doesn't have any problems with race.

[IronLionZion]

41. The "go back to some other place" crowd should buy us plane tickets

it would be nice to go on vacation. Puerto Rico could use the tourism money I'm sure.

I was born in America but even some liberal DUers have told me to go back to India. buy me a plane ticket! I'd love to go visit but economy class airfare is so expensive.

There was a black fellow who started up a gofundme for racists who want to send him back to Africa. He's never been to Africa and would love to see it.

Ironically, I've gotten the reverse as recently as 2 hours ago. An Asian immigrant told 3 of us that we are not even Asian because we were born in America and that he's the real old school Asian. It was one of the funniest things I've heard in awhile.

[sandensea]

42. THAT would be government money well spent.

Broaden voters' horizons a little; give them a greater appreciation for this world of ours.

Of course, no Republican would be for it - unless of course it'a lobbyist-funded vacation for themselves.

Wanderlust for me, they'd say; but not for thee.

[marble falls]

43. Sounds like a seat we should go after.

[sandensea]

46. If only!

Apparently, it's redder than red (Rethugs always win by 40%+) - and with mostly hopeless voters to boot.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142246723#post11

The Democrat running last year looked like a great alternative. But alas...

[cstanleytech]

47. Its the "real" faces of the Repugnant party members slipping through from the thin veneer of

fictional respectability they hid behind for decades to get elected.

[sandensea]

48. Good point.

In a way, we should be grateful for these outbursts - these Kinsley gaffes, as some call them.

When politicians accidentally tell you what they really mean.

[blm]

52. UnAmerican! UnAcceptable! RESIGN!

Missouri Dems need to protest and demand his resignation.

[Judi Lynn]

54. Jason can't help being so ignorant, but he really needs to get back to the Ozarks, himself.

He doesn't want his kinfolk to come looking for him, does he?

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

56. Awww the classy side of the family.

[liberalmuse]

55. His explanation is ridiculous.

He just happened to shout it at a Latino Congressman. His family runs puppy mills, so we know he's a soulless piece of shit on top of being racist.

[Major Nikon]

61. He wouldn't admit to it at the time

All the deplorables around him didn’t come clean either despite knowing where it came from.

[liberalmuse]

66. They're quite the classy bunch, aren't they?

Sadly, not many people are surprised at their bad behavior anymore.

[beachbum bob]

59. Smith doesn't understand he is as American as he is, he should hold his racism

inside better...

[Beartracks]

60. When Jason Smith goes back to England.

What a dumbass. A mean-spirited, middle-school dumbass.

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[Onyrleft]

63. Hey, guess whose district I live in!

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fuck




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[Onyrleft]

74. For further reading;

https://www.thepitchkc.com/news/article/20587249/rep-jason-smith-whos-gutting-the-puppy-mill-cruelty-prevention-act-happens-to-be-the-son-of-dog-breeders

[underpants]

77. Looks like a dick in a suit

Ill fitting too.

[raccoon]

78. What an ahole. I figured it was Joe Wilson. Nt

[lillypaddle]

81. God, can I get more sick of these people?

[Kurt V.]

82. Mr. Smith goes to Washington and shows his racism.

[IndianaDave]

83. Rep. Smith - There's an important message waiting for you --

Your Klan garments have been cleaned and pressed, and are waiting for you in the Republican Pick-Up area.

[Mickju]

85. There is no depth...

...to which they will not sink. (Of course, I'm talking about Republicans.)

[FiveGoodMen]

86. Their existence is an existential crisis for all of us

What will we do to ... stop ... them?

[BearThom70]

88. Censure then BOOT this dirty pos!