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markodochartaigh

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53. I think that the Republican politicians

Tue Feb 25, 2025, 08:31 PM

Feb 2025

generally understand basic economic principles like this very well. And they know that few people in the electorate have any understanding at all. The Republican politicians are absolutely shameless in lying to we the hoi-polloi.

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Mike Johnson's "prayer request": A GOP budget that slashes Medicaid to pay for Trump's tax cuts [View all] riversedge Feb 2025 OP

and yet these so-called politicians like to wear their "christianity" on their sleeve proclaiming how "morally superior" JohnSJ Feb 2025 #1

100% true! bluestarone Feb 2025 #21

What evil beast does he pray to? C_U_L8R Feb 2025 #2

Trump as a BEAST!! LOVE IT!! riversedge Feb 2025 #3

So that's about $1.4 Trillion per year underpants Feb 2025 #4

That's the velocity of money. markodochartaigh Feb 2025 #16

Speaking of austerity underpants Feb 2025 #23

Yes, you're right, the 1% doesn't spend money like the rest of us, thus, the velocity of money slows down a lot, SWBTATTReg Feb 2025 #50

I think that the Republican politicians markodochartaigh Feb 2025 #53

There is... GiqueCee Feb 2025 #5

So much for all that Jesus-y stuff like feeding the poor. Vinca Feb 2025 #6

He's a confessed Christian but has completely forgotten the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12 Deuxcents Feb 2025 #52

That's woke! COL Mustard Feb 2025 #55

"I don't think anybody wants to be in front of this train" Martin Eden Feb 2025 #7

If there really is a god, why hasn't he sent a bolt of lightning sinkingfeeling Feb 2025 #8

You answered your own question. pandr32 Feb 2025 #30

The filthy rich have been blessed enough Marthe48 Feb 2025 #9

Praying for more riches for the ultra-rich. hadEnuf Feb 2025 #10

We will pray that you actually discover Jesus and what he taught. milestogo Feb 2025 #11

Moses Mike is such a great christian. MLWR Feb 2025 #12

His middle name isn't Jessica? mdbl Feb 2025 #34

Lord, help us cut healthcare for the sick and food assistance for the hungry so we can give money to the rich. surfered Feb 2025 #13

So, obviously, Christianity has a whole different message from Bettie Feb 2025 #14

Ayn Rand, definitely the unholy prophecies of Ayn Rand Hekate Feb 2025 #40

pure slime. barbtries Feb 2025 #15

It's that manifest quality that led me to call him Li'l Pervy from the outset Hekate Feb 2025 #41

Worst christians ever. travelingthrulife Feb 2025 #17

the rs hide behind the flag, the bible and the constitution , when cornered they come out swinging oh i f AllaN01Bear Feb 2025 #18

GOP Jesus bronxiteforever Feb 2025 #19

Same old GOP smash-and-grab robbery, rich taking from everyone else. This is their creed. AmericaUnderSiege Feb 2025 #20

I'm reminded here of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats jmowreader Feb 2025 #22

It's amazing how upside-down the Christian right is these days. n/t SpankMe Feb 2025 #24

AHEM...and what about the tax exemption for churches? LaRaven Feb 2025 #25

I wonder what percent of Medicaid recipients re Trump supporters. I imagine it's rather high. Martin68 Feb 2025 #26

Heres his prayer Figarosmom Feb 2025 #27

Well mine are not being answered. republianmushroom Feb 2025 #28

Alternative definition of their religion bmichaelh Feb 2025 #29

He has a lot of nerve. JohnnyRingo Feb 2025 #31

Great. I'm disabled, reliant upon SSI/Medicaid/SNAP and barely make it as is. n/t Akoto Feb 2025 #32

Hakeem Jeffries: IcyPeas Feb 2025 #33

Prayers only work if you blow out all the candles in one breath JoseBalow Feb 2025 #35

Li'l Pervy, that Bible-thumping hypocrite Hekate Feb 2025 #36

Supply SIde Jesus Needs Tax Cuts durablend Feb 2025 #37

"MAGA Mike" Is No Christian, Only a "CRINO," or "Christian in Name Only" Daleuhlmann Feb 2025 #38

Almost, but not quite... 3825-87867 Feb 2025 #42

Such Jesus. Much Christian. Very prayerful. Wow. Karasu Feb 2025 #39

"Prayer"... Godot51 Feb 2025 #43

Dear God- hear my prayer James48 Feb 2025 #44

The Lord wants to know..Is it Okay with you if I are one of your four is MTG? jls4561 Feb 2025 #46

What a fraud. They are not Christians. They are fascist bootlickers who only covet power over others. Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #45

POS antichrist evil doer Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #47

Hey Johnson how many of your constituents are on Medicaid in your state............ turbinetree Feb 2025 #48

more proof his "faith" is a bunch of bullshit Skittles Feb 2025 #49

Fuck this fucking fuck Blue Owl Feb 2025 #51

Whoever he's praying to, it sure isn't Jesus. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #54

Yeah, it sounds more like that guy RazorbackExpat Feb 2025 #56

Yes, because denying life-saving medical care to citizens so that the wealthiest can buy a bigger yacht is in keeping artemisia1 Feb 2025 #57