“To understand their perspective, consider this happening in the context we normally think of as a national security threat: Imagine that during the 2016 presidential election, a candidate publicly invited the Islamic State to bomb the Democratic Party headquarters. And then imagine that such a bombing in fact took place, resulting in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. Now further imagine that the new president not only had no interest in learning more about who caused the attack or bringing them to justice, but in fact went out of his way to make nice with the Islamic State and offer them political and diplomatic concessions. Finally, imagine that there may be evidence that members of the president’s campaign or other American citizens were actively or passively involved in facilitating such an attack.”
—Former FBI agent Asha Rangappa
“For some reason or another, this issue of climate change has emerged as a paramount issue for the left in this country and around the world”
—United States vice president Mike Pence
Here’s the thing: The GOP is a minority party not just here but globally.
Sure, there are right wingers and conservatives worldwide but the dedication to ‘cut off your nose’ stupidity is specific to American conservatism.
It is breathtaking how tribal and stupid this cult is, all while insisting it is they who are the smartest people in the room.
“The smell of burning leather
As we hold each other tight
As our rivets rub together
Flashing sparks into the night”
—The Tubes, Don’t Touch Me There
—jason malmberg
Flommist Jason Malmberg is a simple man who believes in brown liquor and small dogs. He also makes art sometimes. Copyright © 2017 Jason Malmberg.
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