Right after January 6, Kevin McCarthy placed the responsibility for the insurrection squarely on the shoulders of Donald Trump, on the floor of the House as well as directly to Trump’s “face.”
Right after January 6, following the Senate vote not to convict on the second impeachment, Mitch McConnell said on the floor of the Senate, that Trump had not gotten away with anything because he could still be prosecuted criminally and face civil lawsuits.
On January 6, a number of Republican members of the House and Senate cowered in terror, others helped barricade the doors, and many called on Trump to call off the mob (and yes, they addressed their pleas to TRUMP, not Pelosi or ANTIFA or anyone else — they all knew).
After January 6, Trump was still president for two more weeks. He had plenty of time to pardon the insurrectionists. He didn’t. He now calls these convicted thugs “hostages” [hint: actual hostages don’t get jury trials] and promises he really will pardon them next time, if they’ll just give him a second chance.
But no, he didn’t pardon the ones who actually fought to keep him in office when he had the chance.
Who DID Trump pardon? Instead of his rank and file VIOLENT insurrectionist supporters, he pardoned Paul Manafort (long-time political advisor to dictators and his key link to Russians in 2016), Roger Stone (long-time aide to Richard Nixon [whose Tramp Stamp he wears on his rear end] as well as Trump himself [will he soon get a “Trump Stump”?] — the two most corrupt presidents in history) and Steve Bannon (who was pardoned from his conviction for defrauding gullible Trump suckers with a fake “build the wall” fundraiser that went into his own pockets).
Republican opinion about former President Trump’s incitement of an insurrection:
Liz Cheney, Jan. 12: “The President of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack. Everything that followed was his doing.”
Kevin McCarthy, Jan. 13: “The President bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action of President Trump.”
Mitch McConnell, Feb. 13: “There’s no question — none — that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it. The people who stormed this building believed they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president. The leader of the free world cannot spend weeks thundering that shadowy forces are stealing our country and then feign surprise when people believe him and do reckless things.”
Some opinions about him personally from members of his own administration:
“most flawed person” I’ve ever met –John Kelly, chief of staff
“more dangerous than anyone could ever imagine” –James Mattis, secretary of defense
“shameful,” and “complicit” in the January 6 attack –General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
“the greatest threat to democracy in my lifetime” –Admiral William McRaven, commander of Operation Neptune’s Spear
“compromised our principles for personal gain” –H. R. McMaster, national security adviser
“a fücking moron” –Rex Tillerson, secretary of state
Notice they never mention the 3 days of hell in D.C. when the leftists mob set fire to the church next to the white house, and things got so out of hand the President of the United States had to be taken to the bunker below the WH. The hoodlums were attacking the WH with bricks, frozen water bottles and trying to tear down the fence down out front. The last time a POTUS or VPotus had to go to the bunker was during 9 / 11. But never mind that insurrection.
right. And WWII started when a group of German soldiers decided to take a sightseeing trip to Poland. And what about those Russian sightseers who took a vacation in Ukraine?
According to some commenters here on GoComics, poor poor Donald Trump was simply misunderstood by all those “tourists” who just happened to be passing by when he inadvertently used the phrase “fight like hell” in reference (no doubt) to his unflinching opposition to COVID, which had been the entire subject of his kindly appeal to reason up to that point in his casual remarks. Why, the very idea that he might possibly favor violence — who would think such a thing? In fact, I recall a perfect encapsulation of his benign attitude toward the horrifying prospect: youtu.BE/7_mxKS49Reo
Republicans seem to have convinced a good portion of Americans that the trump economy was the best ever, so there is no reason to think that they can’t rewrite this Jan 6th thing in their favor.
Do you know people, who have told you that January 6 was not a big thing? I do. They are also trumpster fire voters. Remember this, you can read DD Wiz’s tomes. He can’t even figure out that when I write briefly about the 74,000,000, I’m chastising them; instead reading incomprehensively that I’m supporting them. Or, you can succinctly place the onus where it actually is, on the 74,000,000. Biden Backers, grow up and face those who are the real problem, the people who enable the likes of the orange idiot. Quit weenishily going after the symptoms. That’s just a way of not really addressing the matter. That’s just giving up.
Let’s stop the B.S. In 2016 voters unknowingly chose an enemy of the U.S. for president. January 6 was a tRump led insurrection made against the U.S. Lock them all up.
To me, anyone who votes for Trump is no better than the Confederate sympathizers during and after the Civil War. There aren’t “good people on both sides” and no one can convince me otherwise.
(Former Trump Deputy Chief of Staff Dan) Scavino told Smith’s investigators that Trump “was just not interested” in doing more to stop the riot, according to ABC News. Trump also shared a post on social media that Pence “didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done,” despite Scavino and other officials advising him to post a statement urging calm.
Former Trump aide Nick Luna recalled to Smith’s team that when Trump was informed Pence needed to be sent to a secure location, the former president responded, ‘So what?’
If the choice is between the current President, and the FG, how does the FG even merit the least bit of consideration?
Concerning those 3 Presidents you mentioned… they are all RINOs in todays party. Lincoln was against State’s Rights and pro Federal government, plus he took alway all those Southern “Gentlemen’s” private property. Teddy not only invited a black man to the white House for dinner, he created America’s first truly great socialist program, The National Park System. As for Eisenhower, the man supported the Constitution and created another of America’s great socialist programs, The Interstate Highway System.
Trump is the tip of the iceberg of stupidity and resentment that constitutes the entire Republican Party. America seems willing to be the first nation to willingly abandon democracy.
Joe1962 Premium Member 6 months ago
Good one Mike.
DD Wiz Premium Member 6 months ago
Right after January 6, Kevin McCarthy placed the responsibility for the insurrection squarely on the shoulders of Donald Trump, on the floor of the House as well as directly to Trump’s “face.”
Right after January 6, following the Senate vote not to convict on the second impeachment, Mitch McConnell said on the floor of the Senate, that Trump had not gotten away with anything because he could still be prosecuted criminally and face civil lawsuits.
On January 6, a number of Republican members of the House and Senate cowered in terror, others helped barricade the doors, and many called on Trump to call off the mob (and yes, they addressed their pleas to TRUMP, not Pelosi or ANTIFA or anyone else — they all knew).
After January 6, Trump was still president for two more weeks. He had plenty of time to pardon the insurrectionists. He didn’t. He now calls these convicted thugs “hostages” [hint: actual hostages don’t get jury trials] and promises he really will pardon them next time, if they’ll just give him a second chance.
But no, he didn’t pardon the ones who actually fought to keep him in office when he had the chance.
Who DID Trump pardon? Instead of his rank and file VIOLENT insurrectionist supporters, he pardoned Paul Manafort (long-time political advisor to dictators and his key link to Russians in 2016), Roger Stone (long-time aide to Richard Nixon [whose Tramp Stamp he wears on his rear end] as well as Trump himself [will he soon get a “Trump Stump”?] — the two most corrupt presidents in history) and Steve Bannon (who was pardoned from his conviction for defrauding gullible Trump suckers with a fake “build the wall” fundraiser that went into his own pockets).
knutdl 6 months ago
True or false?
FreyjaRN Premium Member 6 months ago
What is he smoking and why isn’t he sharing?
Richard S Russell Premium Member 6 months ago
Republican opinion about former President Trump’s incitement of an insurrection:
Liz Cheney, Jan. 12: “The President of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack. Everything that followed was his doing.”
Kevin McCarthy, Jan. 13: “The President bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action of President Trump.”
Mitch McConnell, Feb. 13: “There’s no question — none — that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it. The people who stormed this building believed they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president. The leader of the free world cannot spend weeks thundering that shadowy forces are stealing our country and then feign surprise when people believe him and do reckless things.”
Some opinions about him personally from members of his own administration:
“most flawed person” I’ve ever met –John Kelly, chief of staff
“more dangerous than anyone could ever imagine” –James Mattis, secretary of defense
“shameful,” and “complicit” in the January 6 attack –General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
“the greatest threat to democracy in my lifetime” –Admiral William McRaven, commander of Operation Neptune’s Spear
“compromised our principles for personal gain” –H. R. McMaster, national security adviser
“a fücking moron” –Rex Tillerson, secretary of state
erik.vanthienen 6 months ago
From the Bounce House to the Big House … Enjoy!
GOGOPOWERANGERS 6 months ago
So obvious
/s
mourdac Premium Member 6 months ago
“Those who control the present control the past and those who control the past control the future” (B. Brother).
akachman Premium Member 6 months ago
All should be charged with treason and thrown in jail. Take their money for repairs. Dirtbags, all of them.
My First Premium Member 6 months ago
Notice they never mention the 3 days of hell in D.C. when the leftists mob set fire to the church next to the white house, and things got so out of hand the President of the United States had to be taken to the bunker below the WH. The hoodlums were attacking the WH with bricks, frozen water bottles and trying to tear down the fence down out front. The last time a POTUS or VPotus had to go to the bunker was during 9 / 11. But never mind that insurrection.
WaitingMan 6 months ago
“Legitimate political discourse.”
Republican National Committee
The Nodding Head 6 months ago
Revisions to come:
April 12, 1861: A few fireworks by jubilant South Carolinans celebrating spring
Dec. 7, 1941: An innocent flyover by Japanese tourists
August 8, 1974: Richard Nixon needed a vacation
Nov. 2016 and 2020: Donald Trump amasses huge majorities in the popular vote
nodjt 6 months ago
right. And WWII started when a group of German soldiers decided to take a sightseeing trip to Poland. And what about those Russian sightseers who took a vacation in Ukraine?
piper_gilbert 6 months ago
Weird you have to break out windows, doors, and injure over 100 police officers to enter a “bounce house.”
Richard S Russell Premium Member 6 months ago
According to some commenters here on GoComics, poor poor Donald Trump was simply misunderstood by all those “tourists” who just happened to be passing by when he inadvertently used the phrase “fight like hell” in reference (no doubt) to his unflinching opposition to COVID, which had been the entire subject of his kindly appeal to reason up to that point in his casual remarks. Why, the very idea that he might possibly favor violence — who would think such a thing? In fact, I recall a perfect encapsulation of his benign attitude toward the horrifying prospect: youtu.BE/7_mxKS49Reo
Alberta Oil Premium Member 6 months ago
Republicans seem to have convinced a good portion of Americans that the trump economy was the best ever, so there is no reason to think that they can’t rewrite this Jan 6th thing in their favor.
Foxcarver Premium Member 6 months ago
This would be funnier if they didn’t actually believe it was so.
Radish the wordsmith 6 months ago
Lying criminal traitor Trump tried to overthrow the election with his violent Magas.
Republicans think this was wonderful and want traitor Trump to be dictator of the USA.
rossevrymn 6 months ago
Do you know people, who have told you that January 6 was not a big thing? I do. They are also trumpster fire voters. Remember this, you can read DD Wiz’s tomes. He can’t even figure out that when I write briefly about the 74,000,000, I’m chastising them; instead reading incomprehensively that I’m supporting them. Or, you can succinctly place the onus where it actually is, on the 74,000,000. Biden Backers, grow up and face those who are the real problem, the people who enable the likes of the orange idiot. Quit weenishily going after the symptoms. That’s just a way of not really addressing the matter. That’s just giving up.
Addled Brain 6 months ago
Mike, you didn’t show the hangman’s noose, meant for Vice President Pence.
ncorgbl 6 months ago
Let’s stop the B.S. In 2016 voters unknowingly chose an enemy of the U.S. for president. January 6 was a tRump led insurrection made against the U.S. Lock them all up.
socalvillaguy Premium Member 6 months ago
To me, anyone who votes for Trump is no better than the Confederate sympathizers during and after the Civil War. There aren’t “good people on both sides” and no one can convince me otherwise.
charliekane 6 months ago
From USA Today:
(Former Trump Deputy Chief of Staff Dan) Scavino told Smith’s investigators that Trump “was just not interested” in doing more to stop the riot, according to ABC News. Trump also shared a post on social media that Pence “didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done,” despite Scavino and other officials advising him to post a statement urging calm.
Former Trump aide Nick Luna recalled to Smith’s team that when Trump was informed Pence needed to be sent to a secure location, the former president responded, ‘So what?’
If the choice is between the current President, and the FG, how does the FG even merit the least bit of consideration?
willie_mctell 6 months ago
Soft drinks and pizza for all in Pelosi’s office. /s
shannon1352 6 months ago
Concerning those 3 Presidents you mentioned… they are all RINOs in todays party. Lincoln was against State’s Rights and pro Federal government, plus he took alway all those Southern “Gentlemen’s” private property. Teddy not only invited a black man to the white House for dinner, he created America’s first truly great socialist program, The National Park System. As for Eisenhower, the man supported the Constitution and created another of America’s great socialist programs, The Interstate Highway System.
jvscanlan Premium Member 6 months ago
Funny that hate filled violent Trumpers are the only patriots in America . . .
AtomicForce91 Premium Member 6 months ago
How many insurrectionists get private tours?
Call me Ishmael 6 months ago
Trump is the tip of the iceberg of stupidity and resentment that constitutes the entire Republican Party. America seems willing to be the first nation to willingly abandon democracy.