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No, really? You think maybe they were giving him rope to hang himself? /s
This expert analysis brought to you by the best legal analysts at NBC. FFS, of course that's what they were doing, you ignoramus. The judge is interested in maintaining an orderly courtroom, but unhinged rants are gold mines for prosecutors.
The articles in news are often written for a wide range of readers. Not all of whom understand it like you. Certainly I imagine many republicans probably have trouble even reading 🫢
I was discussing GOP obstructionism with a MAGoo last night. He brought up a 1980 Government shutdown caused by the evil Dems. A quick search showed that it was caused by an arcane law, and exactly one agency was affected.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_United_States_federal_government_shutdown#:~:text=On%20May%201%2C%201980%2C%20five%20days%20after%20the,agency%20due%20to%20a%20lapse%20in%20appropriations.%20
So, the guy knew all about this tiny hiccup from five decades ago, but couldn't see things that happened in the last few months.
They can read, but with selective blindness.
No, that chud didn't even read that. Bet you dollars to donuts his propaganda outlet of choice told him that it's not bad for Republicans to shut down the government because a Democratic Congress did it before. Of course, they'll leave out all context and nuance so they can scream BSABSVR.
Why you would waste your time talking to someone who delights in lies and only ever argues in bad faith is beyond me. If they're a family member, cut them out of your life and tell them it's because they're an "untrustworthy lying piece of shit, devoid of character or any redeeming value."
All the trumptards in my family were always the ones getting a divorce, begging for money, or just being a fucking moron. Life has been so peaceful since we trimmed the fat.
It was only after a few exchanges that I realized what I was dealing with.
He was playing the 'both sides are the same' card. Unfortunately, a lot of people have brought into this idea and it's hard to separate the unaware from the malicious.
They didn't even give him rope! The man got his own damn rope manufactured in China, planted a seed, watered it for 20 years, and then hung himself!
Never interrupt your opponent while they're making a mistake.