Showing posts with label Republican Hypocrites. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Republican Hypocrites. Show all posts
August 5, 2017
January 14, 2017
November 15, 2016
Trump thinks the Electoral College is ‘genius.’ He said the opposite 4 years ago.
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-electoral-college-29a6dd7b3081#.dv4ysw5ry
"Trump’s tweets represent a stunning flip-flop from four years ago, when he characterized the Electoral College as “a disaster for democracy” following Mitt Romney’s loss to President Obama. Despite the fact that Romney soundly lost both the popular and electoral votes, Trump called on Romney supporters to “march on Washington and stop this travesty” during his infamous Election Night 2012 tweetstorm. But as people across the country have taken to the streets over the past week to protest his victory over Hillary Clinton, Trump has flip-flipped on that issue as well. Since the end of the 19th century, the only two presidential candidates to win an election despite losing the popular vote were Republicans — Trump this year and George W. Bush in 2000. Al Gore’s 543,895-vote margin of victory over Bush will end up being roughly half as large as Clinton’s margin over Trump."
"Trump’s tweets represent a stunning flip-flop from four years ago, when he characterized the Electoral College as “a disaster for democracy” following Mitt Romney’s loss to President Obama. Despite the fact that Romney soundly lost both the popular and electoral votes, Trump called on Romney supporters to “march on Washington and stop this travesty” during his infamous Election Night 2012 tweetstorm. But as people across the country have taken to the streets over the past week to protest his victory over Hillary Clinton, Trump has flip-flipped on that issue as well. Since the end of the 19th century, the only two presidential candidates to win an election despite losing the popular vote were Republicans — Trump this year and George W. Bush in 2000. Al Gore’s 543,895-vote margin of victory over Bush will end up being roughly half as large as Clinton’s margin over Trump."
August 4, 2016
July 19, 2016
June 15, 2016
Hypocrisy for Orlando: Republicans Condemned for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hate
Hypocrisy for Orlando: Republicans Condemned for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hate
"Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus, who responded to the Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage by warning that marriage equality would threaten national security and the economy, also tweeted his sympathy for the victims Other such anti-gay politicians expressing sympathy for the LGBTQ victims of the attack included West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has voted against legislation that would protect gay people from job discrimination and for a constitutional amendment barring gay marriage; Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who fought to preserve the state's gay marriage ban; and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who has raised money for a backer of anti-gay "conversion therapy," opposed gay marriage, and generally battled LGBTQ rights at every turn, according to the Human Rights Campaign."
"Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus, who responded to the Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage by warning that marriage equality would threaten national security and the economy, also tweeted his sympathy for the victims Other such anti-gay politicians expressing sympathy for the LGBTQ victims of the attack included West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has voted against legislation that would protect gay people from job discrimination and for a constitutional amendment barring gay marriage; Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who fought to preserve the state's gay marriage ban; and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who has raised money for a backer of anti-gay "conversion therapy," opposed gay marriage, and generally battled LGBTQ rights at every turn, according to the Human Rights Campaign."
January 26, 2016
Trump wants stuff manufactured in US, unless it's his own stuff
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/1/19/1471825/-Trump-wants-stuff-manufactured-in-US-unless-it-s-his-own-stuff
"There’s a reason we lost so much manufacturing to China and elsewhere—because of rich a**holes like Donald Trump."
"There’s a reason we lost so much manufacturing to China and elsewhere—because of rich a**holes like Donald Trump."
January 22, 2016
January 7, 2016
5 Taxpayer Handouts the Bundys Receive While Railing Against Government “Tyranny”
http://usuncut.com/news/5-government-handouts-bundys-receive/
"The armed militiamen currently occupying the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon have attempted to portray an image of themselves as rugged, independent Americans rejecting government interference in their businesses. But nearly every part of their existence as ranchers is made possible by government welfare programs — even the building they’re depending on for shelter from the cold was built by federal tax dollars as part of the New Deal program. Here are just a few ways taxpayers are subsidizing the livelihoods of cattle ranchers like the Bundy family"
"The armed militiamen currently occupying the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon have attempted to portray an image of themselves as rugged, independent Americans rejecting government interference in their businesses. But nearly every part of their existence as ranchers is made possible by government welfare programs — even the building they’re depending on for shelter from the cold was built by federal tax dollars as part of the New Deal program. Here are just a few ways taxpayers are subsidizing the livelihoods of cattle ranchers like the Bundy family"
Welfare Queen Ammon Bundy Got A $530,000 Loan From The Government For His Business
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/welfare-queen-ammon-bundy-got-a-530000-loan-from-the-government-for-his-business/
"It will come as no surprise that the leader of the “militia” that has taken over a federal building in Burns, Oregon, has had no problem with federal government when it comes to getting him some money."
"It will come as no surprise that the leader of the “militia” that has taken over a federal building in Burns, Oregon, has had no problem with federal government when it comes to getting him some money."
This Anti-Government Oregon Terrorist Took Thousands In Government Money
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/01/04/this-anti-government-oregon-terrorist-took-thousands-in-government-money/
"This is the same sort of mindset we’ve seen for years and years on the mainstream right. Out of one side of the mouth comes words condemning the government, often attacking those who have sought help from the government – particularly ethnic minorities who dare to receive government support, even temporarily. From the other side of the mouth they are more than willing to build their personal fortunes on top of government help and assistance. Help for me, not for thee. They may as well be part of the Tea Party crowd demanding that the government take its hands off Medicare."
"This is the same sort of mindset we’ve seen for years and years on the mainstream right. Out of one side of the mouth comes words condemning the government, often attacking those who have sought help from the government – particularly ethnic minorities who dare to receive government support, even temporarily. From the other side of the mouth they are more than willing to build their personal fortunes on top of government help and assistance. Help for me, not for thee. They may as well be part of the Tea Party crowd demanding that the government take its hands off Medicare."
Ammon Bundy Hates Government Unless It Gives Him Money
Ammon Bundy Hates Government Unless It Gives Him Money
"These right wingers are so ridiculous about their hatred for government. This is Ammon Bundy in a nutshell: Bundy hates government when they stand in the way of what he wants to do, and he loves government when they pave the way for what he wants to do."
"These right wingers are so ridiculous about their hatred for government. This is Ammon Bundy in a nutshell: Bundy hates government when they stand in the way of what he wants to do, and he loves government when they pave the way for what he wants to do."
November 5, 2015
Paul Ryan: Paid Leave Doesn't 'Make Any Sense' For Workers, But I Deserve More Family Time
Paul Ryan: Paid Leave Doesn't 'Make Any Sense' For Workers, But I Deserve More Family Time
"The new Speaker said that he would reserve at least two days a week for his family. However, legislation to guarantee paid leave for workers was out of the question."
"The new Speaker said that he would reserve at least two days a week for his family. However, legislation to guarantee paid leave for workers was out of the question."
October 7, 2015
May 29, 2015
How the hell can Ted Cruz support Texas flood relief after telling Hurricane Sandy victims to rot?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/05/28/1388510/-How-the-hell-can-Ted-Cruz-support-Texas-flood-relief-after-telling-Hurricane-Sandy-victims-to-rot
"Cruz voted against Sandy aid, of course, but now that it's his own backyard that's under water—and not some wretched blue states half a country away—he's all for federal disaster assistance. There's absolutely no way to reconcile these two stances, even if you were to violate the laws of physics.
It just means that Cruz, in addition to being a dystopian extremist, is also that worst sort of political creature: a brazen, two-faced hypocrite who has no compunction about spouting off blatant contradictions whenever they suit his political purposes. And as he tours the nation running for president, it's on us to expose this pernicious brand of deceit."
"Cruz voted against Sandy aid, of course, but now that it's his own backyard that's under water—and not some wretched blue states half a country away—he's all for federal disaster assistance. There's absolutely no way to reconcile these two stances, even if you were to violate the laws of physics.
It just means that Cruz, in addition to being a dystopian extremist, is also that worst sort of political creature: a brazen, two-faced hypocrite who has no compunction about spouting off blatant contradictions whenever they suit his political purposes. And as he tours the nation running for president, it's on us to expose this pernicious brand of deceit."
May 27, 2015
Ted Cruz Demands Federal Money For Texas Floods After Blocking Hurricane Sandy Relief
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/05/27/ted-cruz-demands-federal-money-texas-floods-blocking-hurricane-sandy-relief.html
"Hypocrisy and Ted Cruz are longtime companions, but the larger hypocrisy is bound to come from Republicans who will likely speed a disaster relief bill for Texas and Oklahoma through Congress.
Ted Cruz’s position is clear. Disaster relief is only vital when it is for his state. Red state need is the only real need that counts. Sen. Cruz is demanding disaster relief for Texas. If there were any justice, he would be forced to wait just like he made the people impacted by Hurricane Sandy suffer, but since Democrats have compassion for all Americans in need, Texas will be given a luxury that wasn’t offered to the victims of Sandy."
"Hypocrisy and Ted Cruz are longtime companions, but the larger hypocrisy is bound to come from Republicans who will likely speed a disaster relief bill for Texas and Oklahoma through Congress.
Ted Cruz’s position is clear. Disaster relief is only vital when it is for his state. Red state need is the only real need that counts. Sen. Cruz is demanding disaster relief for Texas. If there were any justice, he would be forced to wait just like he made the people impacted by Hurricane Sandy suffer, but since Democrats have compassion for all Americans in need, Texas will be given a luxury that wasn’t offered to the victims of Sandy."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Thinks Obama’s Invading One Day, Begs Him For Help The Next
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Thinks Obama’s Invading One Day, Begs Him For Help The Next
"Sadly, no matter how much help the president sends Texas to help it recover from these devastating floods, nothing is going to change. Republicans in this state will still try to vilify the federal government and many of the conservatives in the state will still insist that “they don’t need the government to do anything for them.” That is, until the next disaster strikes, then they’ll be some of the first people looking to the federal government to come in and bail them out of whatever mess their state might be in."
"Sadly, no matter how much help the president sends Texas to help it recover from these devastating floods, nothing is going to change. Republicans in this state will still try to vilify the federal government and many of the conservatives in the state will still insist that “they don’t need the government to do anything for them.” That is, until the next disaster strikes, then they’ll be some of the first people looking to the federal government to come in and bail them out of whatever mess their state might be in."
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