MAGA Mike’s proposal to kill aid to Ukraine in favor of the House Republicans’ favorite dictator, Vladimir Putin, and to hold aid to Israel hostage in order to kill the ability of the IRS to hold his corporate sponsors responsible for the taxes they’ve been lying and cheating about for years, is going nowhere. Speaker-in-Name-Only Johnson is demonstrating the professional lifespan that happens when a player from A League is sent up to the Majors.
I posted this comment on Jay Kuo's Substack of today, but I'd like your take on it. Is it too far out?
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"This is probably too far out there, but: Is Johnson's brand of Evangelicalism tied in with the End Times belief? Those are the folks who wanted the Jews to return to Palestine per prophecy, but the prophecy then continues with Armageddon which wipes out the Jews and everyone but said Christian believers.
If so, could the poison pill be there to try to forestall aid to Israel, as not being in line with the prophecy, without actually SAYING so, which would be political suicide."
EDIT: I was just pointed to this brilliant discussion of that very idea:
That is the scariest thing about him. Not just a "Christian Nation" but a nation composed only of those "entitled" to the Rapture and willing to do anything to bring it about.
well, for 7 years according to the prophecy. After that, it's blotto time. As I will be 86 in 7 years, I don't mind spending my remaining time enjoying the riches of MAGA Johnson. I'll probably be off in my decidedly not heaven-like afterlife before it's over. But I do worry about my grandkids.
Well, we will also have to avoid the Four Horsemen during that time. I live on top of a hill that may be too steep for the Horsemen to want to climb, so I may be safe.
Obviously as Hartmann points out there is MEGA hypocrisy in the positions he takes, and many of those positions may be adopted via political cynicism. But I suspect that he does think he is amongst the privileged heading straight for heaven after Revelations comes to pass and is willing to facilitate that move as much as he can. And THAT is scary
based on what I've read, I'd say yes. the Rapture thing is nothing like as nuts as the Young Earth Creationists, so my assumption is that the more extreme craziness would just have to include the less extreme craziness.
that Rapture thing is actually a hell of a lot more common than someone I'd call a "normal person" would assume.
The White House explanation is powerful. How to get Americans to take it in?
Regarding aid to Ukraine, Timothy Snyder, Ukraine expert, describes defensive technology Ukraine has developed to protect against incoming missiles and drones. It works, and more units are needed. A worthy cause. https://open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/safe-skies
Ahhh, but didn't we notice how sly and clever by half he is? He derived this scheme of a bill from his adolescent fantasy life after being given a wedgie and thrown into his locker by some mean girls. His mind is swirling with revenge scenarios because Biden's well reasoned response reinforces the impotency of his Speaker position when he delivers manure bills.
Speaking with Andrea Mitchell early this afternoon, Mike McCaul, Chairman of theHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs said that the house bill on aid to Israel was MAGA Mikes attempt to hold the party together, and should be understood in those terms. Further, he said the the bill coming back from the Senate would provide the funding that President Biden had requested for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance.
Where have we heard that kind of BS before? Was it when we were assured the that the clown prince of chaos was simply acting out after his 2020 defeat and would come around and proceed with the normal transfer of power.
When it comes to Republicans, the advice I received from the old Navy Chief when I was a young sailor is even more useful: "Believe nothing that you hear and only half of what you see."
I noticed that when confronted with the CBO assessment that MAGA Mike's Poison Pill bill would increase the federal deficit, his response was, "Yes, I expected that." And I thought, of course, increasing the deficit plays right in to their goal of major spending cuts. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Thank goodness for the extra effort to elect Warnock and Ossoff in Georgia in 2021 -- where would we be without them??
I posted this comment on Jay Kuo's Substack of today, but I'd like your take on it. Is it too far out?
* * * * *
"This is probably too far out there, but: Is Johnson's brand of Evangelicalism tied in with the End Times belief? Those are the folks who wanted the Jews to return to Palestine per prophecy, but the prophecy then continues with Armageddon which wipes out the Jews and everyone but said Christian believers.
If so, could the poison pill be there to try to forestall aid to Israel, as not being in line with the prophecy, without actually SAYING so, which would be political suicide."
EDIT: I was just pointed to this brilliant discussion of that very idea:
https://gregolear.substack.com/p/the-revelation-of-mike-johnson-the?r=4tv99&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Yes, he is tied in with the End Times bullshit.
That is the scariest thing about him. Not just a "Christian Nation" but a nation composed only of those "entitled" to the Rapture and willing to do anything to bring it about.
Just remember - when they are raptured, we get all their stuff.....
well, for 7 years according to the prophecy. After that, it's blotto time. As I will be 86 in 7 years, I don't mind spending my remaining time enjoying the riches of MAGA Johnson. I'll probably be off in my decidedly not heaven-like afterlife before it's over. But I do worry about my grandkids.
I'm 82, so I;m even more likely to enjoy their stuff before the world comes to an end.....
Well, we will also have to avoid the Four Horsemen during that time. I live on top of a hill that may be too steep for the Horsemen to want to climb, so I may be safe.
Hahaha!
It is basic human tribalism. Goes back far further than our written records.
They are not 'entitled' to the Rapture. Read The Hartmann Report from today. it lays it out beautifully.
Obviously as Hartmann points out there is MEGA hypocrisy in the positions he takes, and many of those positions may be adopted via political cynicism. But I suspect that he does think he is amongst the privileged heading straight for heaven after Revelations comes to pass and is willing to facilitate that move as much as he can. And THAT is scary
The "rapture" isn't real, therefore arguing about who might be entitled to it is a non-starter.
sorry, forgot the sarcasm alert
Don't 33% of the Jews see the light, convert and get raptured, or in some way spared the eternal lake of satanic fire? I guess it's time to head here:
https://www.raptureready.com/
Geez, can't we have some sanity?
It's a specific number, not a percentage. The number is 144,000. The rest get dropped in the fiery pit, personally tossed there by Jeebus.
I don't think anything is beyond reach for a pathetic little man who believes the earth is only 6,000 years post creation.
Of course, the BIG mistake they make is assuming that creation is all in the past - it (and evolution) are happening right now and always will be.....
Kill us all for their "Rapture" bullshit. It might stand up in court if we start taking them out in self defense. Hmmmmm.....
based on what I've read, I'd say yes. the Rapture thing is nothing like as nuts as the Young Earth Creationists, so my assumption is that the more extreme craziness would just have to include the less extreme craziness.
that Rapture thing is actually a hell of a lot more common than someone I'd call a "normal person" would assume.
The White House explanation is powerful. How to get Americans to take it in?
Regarding aid to Ukraine, Timothy Snyder, Ukraine expert, describes defensive technology Ukraine has developed to protect against incoming missiles and drones. It works, and more units are needed. A worthy cause. https://open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/safe-skies
Thank you for the link.
You’re welcome!
Ahhh, but didn't we notice how sly and clever by half he is? He derived this scheme of a bill from his adolescent fantasy life after being given a wedgie and thrown into his locker by some mean girls. His mind is swirling with revenge scenarios because Biden's well reasoned response reinforces the impotency of his Speaker position when he delivers manure bills.
As much as I want to laugh at your last few graphs, TC, nothing funny exists in the madHouse anymore.
"find out which one fills up first"? As my grandfather used to say, "I wouldn't slam the outhouse door that hard". Perfect!
That's Strike 1 ... This guy's Gospel is the word of G for the Moneychangers. - money goes from us to Him$.
Speaking with Andrea Mitchell early this afternoon, Mike McCaul, Chairman of theHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs said that the house bill on aid to Israel was MAGA Mikes attempt to hold the party together, and should be understood in those terms. Further, he said the the bill coming back from the Senate would provide the funding that President Biden had requested for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance.
Where have we heard that kind of BS before? Was it when we were assured the that the clown prince of chaos was simply acting out after his 2020 defeat and would come around and proceed with the normal transfer of power.
When it comes to Republicans, the advice I received from the old Navy Chief when I was a young sailor is even more useful: "Believe nothing that you hear and only half of what you see."
Oh, the time and lives wasted while Mike Johnson spins out his nonsense . . .
I noticed that when confronted with the CBO assessment that MAGA Mike's Poison Pill bill would increase the federal deficit, his response was, "Yes, I expected that." And I thought, of course, increasing the deficit plays right in to their goal of major spending cuts. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Thank goodness for the extra effort to elect Warnock and Ossoff in Georgia in 2021 -- where would we be without them??
The party that eats itself, American Idiots hell bent on digging their own graves.
Thank you Tom for putting all that up.
Thanks TC.
I love your writing. I'm just a bit too emotional about Israel to discuss it clearly. love, leigh
Very understandable.
It's more than evident that we
MUST take back the House by a big majority and hold/expand our Senate. Let's send MAGAMike back to
Louisiana and keep him
there.
A little good news out of Arkansas. Huckabee Sanders
is falling and failing in even
her Red base.
"find out which one fills up first"? As my grandfather used to say, "I wouldn't slam the outhouse door that hard". Perfect!
Whew! The cup tweenst me ears runneth over with odorous matter profound...