Yesterday’s House vote in support of aid to Ukraine, sending the bill on to the Senate where passage is near assured, was not only historically significant but may mark a pivot point for the GOP on the question of Russia.
If only the undecided, unmotivated and uninterested voters could get a look at the facts - about everything! But we’re at the mercy of msm & social media - and propaganda.
I hadn't known that Johnson went for a security briefing. Now his turnaround makes total sense. You're right about his Christian values finally kicking in when he saw that people from his own Baptist "tribe" were being persecuted and killed in Russia. I doubt he wants that for the US.
Sad that it took persecution of his own "tribe" before he came to his senses. More and more I am liking Gandhi's idea (paraphrasing here). I like your Jesus. Not too sure about his followers.
I’ve also seen many comments in different pages about his son who is going into the navy soon. The idea of war is different when you can visualize your family there.
He has a son going to the US Naval Academy soon. If Ukraine doesn't stop Russia, the next country Russia attacks will probably be NATO one. Thus his son will be sent to war. When it becomes personal, people usually wake up.
I think MTG and her buddies are backtracking because they are afraid of those Republicans resigning immediately and Hakeem being in charge. Personally I would love it.
I was thinking the same thing. I heard 6 Republicans have threatened to resign if they call for the vote. I was hoping they would. This is still a major blow to the Twatter Caucus.
It would be great if her piss-poor conduct resulted in them losing the majority, especially since she keeps braying that "the people" gave them the majority!
So, Holy Mike believed the intel. He finally sees that Russia IS NOT OUR FRIEND. Especially after his own flock is being persecuted for their faith by Putin. Yet, Mike wouldn't be able to take a broader perspective and see that other humans are suffering... it took his own for him to take action. That's still pretty shallow... typical of the Republican party. 🙄 At least we got there.
There's speculation that he's been planning this for some time. Plenty of experts didn't see this coming. Keeping that in mind suggests he's smarter and more conniving than most people give him credit and would prove that we shouldn't underestimate him in the future.
While my Red MAGA state reps except for Benny Thompson voted for Putin, I am grateful that Johnson saw the light, no matter the reason. Come November I hope the Democratic Party is in the majority and our elected representatives return to governing, and the nonsense chaos eii be minimized.
Do NOT give Johnson one iota of credit for this!! Purely political. He KNOWS his party is no more, and that they face annihilation this November. He's trying to salvage as many ignorant votes as he can. This was not a "Come to Jesus" moment, it was a "We're screwed", and nothing more. He's been getting flooded with calls and emails telling him what's waiting for him in the afterlife, due to all the blood on his hands. His tail is planted firmly between his legs, where his balls used to be.
This is exactly what I came to say! He is covering his own ass, or in this case his son’s. Now that his kid may be “boots on the ground”, his whole outlook suddenly changed! F*** that guy!
It wasn’t courage. If he had any he would’ve defied the crazy wing of his party and actually led months ago.
This was just more of his narrow self-righteous worldview. He had NO problem with thousands of Ukrainian civilians being killed, changing his stance only after he realized the Russians were coming after *HIS* people.
And his son who enrolls in the Naval Academy in the Fall. Johnson said so, straight up. He now wants to send bullets not American bodies to fight Russia. Pure self-interest. Plain. Simple.
Jay Kuo: An outstanding article that fully fleshes out your theme is from a very promising young journalist, Catie Edmondson (2018, Barnard College), who has worked with the NYT since her college graduation:
excellent article from Ms. Edmondson. It is heartening to see that Johnson is willing to change his perspective based on data. That is one of the most horrifying attributes of MAGA - they refuse to accept "evidence" and believe in alternate realities.
I love the fact that the GQP got absolutely nothing but humiliation yesterday. If they hadn’t listened to tRump, they would’ve gotten a lot of their southern border wish lists accomplished. That’s what listening to tRump will get you: zero or worse. 😂
I think that Johnson on his last trip to Mar A Largo saw how totally mad Trump has become and chose the lesser of two evils. We shall see what the fall out will be for him. Trump will likely rage!
Linda Donahue - I was wondering the same - not so much about his madness but his decline into dementia.
Vickie Berry - yes, tRump is mad and always has been, but the symptoms of his dementia may be a lot stronger and more evident now than even just a few months ago.
One possibility is that Hakeem had the votes to do this with a discharge petition and showed the signatures to Johnson and offered to let him appear to lead.
I’m not convinced that MAGA Mike was swayed by all the intel, possibly just the religious junk. He doesn’t seem to mind mass shootings, people dying in razor wire, etc. here at home. However, the aid finally passed and a resounding huzzah! for that. The right wing nut job faction of the GOP will prattle on about Johnson’s betrayal, but in the end it’ll just be posturing.
It's very telling how ignorant MTG really is when she says this does nothing for the American people. She clearly has no idea how global issues affect the American people.
Isn’t it strange how looking at the facts can possibly change one’s mind. Who woulda thunk it?
I often describe my maga brothers as people who live by the phrase, “Don’t confuse me with the facts, I’ve already made up my mind”.
If only the undecided, unmotivated and uninterested voters could get a look at the facts - about everything! But we’re at the mercy of msm & social media - and propaganda.
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Rage on, rage on
Release that bile
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Stretch out with TV
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Isn't it amazing how that works?
I hadn't known that Johnson went for a security briefing. Now his turnaround makes total sense. You're right about his Christian values finally kicking in when he saw that people from his own Baptist "tribe" were being persecuted and killed in Russia. I doubt he wants that for the US.
Sad that it took persecution of his own "tribe" before he came to his senses. More and more I am liking Gandhi's idea (paraphrasing here). I like your Jesus. Not too sure about his followers.
There are a lot of people who call themselves Christians.
Very few of them are followers of Jesus.
Too true they are quite rare, but a joy to be around when you find one.
Sincere ones are good people. But, yes, they are a small minority.
I’ve also seen many comments in different pages about his son who is going into the navy soon. The idea of war is different when you can visualize your family there.
They came for the Jewish and I did not speak out because...
Trump is Hitler reincarnate or close enough to take seriously.
Let's.
It seems that a lot of people enjoy the circus, until the elephant escapes and destroys everything.
He has a son going to the US Naval Academy soon. If Ukraine doesn't stop Russia, the next country Russia attacks will probably be NATO one. Thus his son will be sent to war. When it becomes personal, people usually wake up.
I came here to say exactly this, and that I think it factored into his turnaround.
Also came here to mention this! See... SOME information escapes into the world 😜👍
Goes to show you that HIS religious beliefs are actually all that matters.
At least he has some--most of them only pretend.
Sharing a quote from blog of Heather Cox Richardson, "Ukraine won! Trump lost!"
I love HCR!
I think MTG and her buddies are backtracking because they are afraid of those Republicans resigning immediately and Hakeem being in charge. Personally I would love it.
I was thinking the same thing. I heard 6 Republicans have threatened to resign if they call for the vote. I was hoping they would. This is still a major blow to the Twatter Caucus.
This is the rumor being talked about in various YouTube videos.
It would be great if her piss-poor conduct resulted in them losing the majority, especially since she keeps braying that "the people" gave them the majority!
So, Holy Mike believed the intel. He finally sees that Russia IS NOT OUR FRIEND. Especially after his own flock is being persecuted for their faith by Putin. Yet, Mike wouldn't be able to take a broader perspective and see that other humans are suffering... it took his own for him to take action. That's still pretty shallow... typical of the Republican party. 🙄 At least we got there.
There's speculation that he's been planning this for some time. Plenty of experts didn't see this coming. Keeping that in mind suggests he's smarter and more conniving than most people give him credit and would prove that we shouldn't underestimate him in the future.
While my Red MAGA state reps except for Benny Thompson voted for Putin, I am grateful that Johnson saw the light, no matter the reason. Come November I hope the Democratic Party is in the majority and our elected representatives return to governing, and the nonsense chaos eii be minimized.
If nothing else, Johnson was clever enough to time this now. By delaying it for six months, he made his own removal poison to his party.
It may have been solely for his own preservation, and the intel may be a cover...
But still. Not an idiot.
Do NOT give Johnson one iota of credit for this!! Purely political. He KNOWS his party is no more, and that they face annihilation this November. He's trying to salvage as many ignorant votes as he can. This was not a "Come to Jesus" moment, it was a "We're screwed", and nothing more. He's been getting flooded with calls and emails telling him what's waiting for him in the afterlife, due to all the blood on his hands. His tail is planted firmly between his legs, where his balls used to be.
This is exactly what I came to say! He is covering his own ass, or in this case his son’s. Now that his kid may be “boots on the ground”, his whole outlook suddenly changed! F*** that guy!
So many mixed feelings. Grateful he finally found the courage to do the right thing.
It wasn’t courage. If he had any he would’ve defied the crazy wing of his party and actually led months ago.
This was just more of his narrow self-righteous worldview. He had NO problem with thousands of Ukrainian civilians being killed, changing his stance only after he realized the Russians were coming after *HIS* people.
And his son who enrolls in the Naval Academy in the Fall. Johnson said so, straight up. He now wants to send bullets not American bodies to fight Russia. Pure self-interest. Plain. Simple.
That wasn't lost on me! Good feedback and noted.
Jay Kuo: An outstanding article that fully fleshes out your theme is from a very promising young journalist, Catie Edmondson (2018, Barnard College), who has worked with the NYT since her college graduation:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/us/politics/mike-johnson-turnaround.html
excellent article from Ms. Edmondson. It is heartening to see that Johnson is willing to change his perspective based on data. That is one of the most horrifying attributes of MAGA - they refuse to accept "evidence" and believe in alternate realities.
Eleanor: You state the case exactly right! Agree!
I love the fact that the GQP got absolutely nothing but humiliation yesterday. If they hadn’t listened to tRump, they would’ve gotten a lot of their southern border wish lists accomplished. That’s what listening to tRump will get you: zero or worse. 😂
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/20/2236166/-Cartoon-Speaker-in-peril
I am so glad this day has come. Slava Ukraini!
Great cartoon!
The Daily Koz has great cartoons. https://www.dailykos.com/blog/Comics
Thanks!
I think that Johnson on his last trip to Mar A Largo saw how totally mad Trump has become and chose the lesser of two evils. We shall see what the fall out will be for him. Trump will likely rage!
Linda Donahue - I was wondering the same - not so much about his madness but his decline into dementia.
Vickie Berry - yes, tRump is mad and always has been, but the symptoms of his dementia may be a lot stronger and more evident now than even just a few months ago.
tRump’s madness has always been on display and I doubt that was part of Johnson’s reversal.
As for tRump raging, well that’s been going on since he lost the election. I say ignore it. He’s hopefully going to rage himself into the grave.
Not nearly fast enough!
One possibility is that Hakeem had the votes to do this with a discharge petition and showed the signatures to Johnson and offered to let him appear to lead.
I’m not convinced that MAGA Mike was swayed by all the intel, possibly just the religious junk. He doesn’t seem to mind mass shootings, people dying in razor wire, etc. here at home. However, the aid finally passed and a resounding huzzah! for that. The right wing nut job faction of the GOP will prattle on about Johnson’s betrayal, but in the end it’ll just be posturing.
It's very telling how ignorant MTG really is when she says this does nothing for the American people. She clearly has no idea how global issues affect the American people.