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Just Trump doing what he does best: losing bigly
It's one thing to act like a child at the State of the Union and yell "liar". But what makes it worse is she yelled that in response to a comment that is demonstrably and irrefutably correct. Doesn't she pay attention to written and signed proposals from Republican members of the Senate and the House. >

My Fox News addicted mother thinks he actually was lying lmao. I’ve told her a million times to stop talking about politics with me but she did anyway about this so I told her “I thought republicans admire a president who tells it like it is?” — no response. Oops! >

I can relate. My mother is the same way. The sad part is she cares so much about American politics even though we’re Canadian. But she hates the current Canadian government so it’s like twice the hate for the price of one. >

This is the one that baffles me. I have people I used to be good friends with that I rarely talk with anymore because all they want to talk about is Trump and American politics.  They'll go on a soapbox for every little thing in the states and talk constitutional rights but don't seem to realize that's not our constitution and there's plenty of things happening in canada that should warrant your attention instead >

To the few people that were left in my life that I actually spoke to who are very far right I proposed the following questions:
What does woke mean?
Define socialism
Define fascist
I explained that if they can define those terms by dictionary standards we can talk politics. If they can't, we wont. 
Final outcome, none of them could define ANY of the terms and all no longer speak to me. I'll live. >

I ask them to define it in their own words, so they can't just copy an answer from somewhere without thinking about it >

Wtf it’s politics bro, not homework. /s >

To be fair, that is (more or less) their response. Or "I'm not gonna do your work for you!" or "If you don't know, I'm not going to tell you!" >

It pays to play naive, like: "oh this woke thing sounds terrible, never heard of it, can you explain it to me?". >

Wear a fur coat to a televised event a day after complaining that your salary is too low. >


complaining that your salary is too low

That was for her “corporate sponsors”. She wants a “raise” now that she’s doing committee work. >

Thank you someone finally says exactly what that was >


Hannity: Not a single Republican has ever said they want to take away your Social Security.. 
Mike Lee: It will be my objective to phase out Social Security. To pull it up by the roots and get rid of it.

Damn. Even reality has a liberal bias. >

Yep. That’s why r/conservative is a safe space where the only commenters allowed to participate have FJB flair. >

All far right forums are conservative safe spaces. I can guarantee I can get banned within 5 posts by pointing out facts and reality from any of them. >

5 is generous. 1 will do the trick >

It took me three! If your lucky it takes 1 comment not even in the sub. >

I had 1 post and instant ban after stating facts with links. The banned was because (i can't make fun of those just because of their political views). Facts are now offensive to conservatives. >

That was how I got banned from rAskThe_Donald, the mod said outright my post citing studies of right wing violence outnumbering left wing by an order of magnitude was banned because "this isn't your place to attack conservatives". >

Can't have those facts now. >

I particularly enjoyed the few cutaway shots of MTG, Boebert, and Cruz where they looked like they were loaded up on box wine at an Oprah taping. >


the few cutaway shots of MTG,

You forgot to mention this one also was apparently trying out her (low effort) Cruella de Vile cosplay.😏 >

a lot of people were (rightfully) furious about time spent on MTG. She doesn't deserve this platform.
I, meanwhile, am chuckling at the fact that MTG so adamantly DOES NOT represent the ideal woman from a conservative point of view, and the more she whines about not being paid enough while wearing absurd flamboyant looks like that, the more she drives a wedge between her and a lot of conservatives.
They aren't voting for policy, they're voting for people they believe are "in" their group, and she is moving further and further from "in" >

As long as she has that (R) at the voting booth shes not gonna be moving that far for the brain dead voters in her district who only care about "owning the libs" >

Eh, perhaps. Don't get me wrong, I literally just wrote a post completely cynical about the idea that republicans will in any way not immediately pivot back to cutting these programs, things like that.
But MTG is aiming ONLY to the "own the libs" base, and the more that is escalated on a national stage, the worse others look. Her district, sure, red AF and not dumping her. But the more the party identifies with her from the far end, a bunch of others are alienated.
Trump won because he fired up the worst of the worst AND was something that the establishment thought could be made use of. MTG does not have the same appeal with the worst of the worst AND annoys the establishment to a huge degree. The more she pushes that line, the more damage she does to the extremely narrow position the party has in the house. Literally EVERY time the GOP needs some level of cooperation, people are going to point at MTG. >

Trump won them a presidency.
MTG almost cost them a house speaker. 
The GOP will be a lot quicker to try and dump her if they have any survival skills. >

They are currently in the process of elevating her, soooo.... >

Forcing (many of the) Republicans to applaud that SS/Medicare is off the chopping block was chef's kiss.... >

Except they have absolutely zero morals or ethics so what's to stop them from doing it anyway >

The veto pen. But yeah, they will literally lie to your face. It's good to get your opposition on the record, whether it's for or against something, because you can use it against them. Just like Republicans will use how 100+ House Democrats voted against 'denouncing socialism'.. we all know it was a stupid/bs vote, but that won't stop R's from using that vote against Dem's in upcoming elections. >

And when they do, Dems need to be EVERYWHERE calling them out on it! >

lol as if that’ll happen. That implies that democrats actually want to win >

Its true messaging hasn't been their strong suit. No time like the present to change it! >


Many of the Republican House members behaved like they were at a WWE wrestling match instead of a joint session of Congress.

This- while hilarious- is what so many conservatives in my area don't understand. Don't understand why people think that they are trashy and don't like them.... and then these are the people that they elect to represent them and continue to support. Quit jerking off to it and elect someone that doesn't remind me of Lahey from Trailer Park Boys. >

SOTU is the dog and pony show of all dog and pony shows. I haven't watched one for probably 10+ years and get what I need in 10 minutes from a summary article. >


SOTU is the dog and pony show of all dog and pony shows.

Now that you mention it, I've never seen anyone act this trashy at a dog show either. >

But were there also ponies? >

one pretty big greyhound >

Kadyrov would probably ride a Borzoi into a non-warzone >

I thought MTGs white hood was perfect. I think she’s had practice wearing one. >

It was her Cruella Deville look. >

Made with seal pups >

Moscow Ice Queen >

I'm so glad calling extremists out has finally become  mainstream Democrat behavior. >

it always was... >

"Nobody's looking at me!" - MTG >

"...and my expensive white fur collared coat that I'm wearing even though I don't need right now." >

But she's miserably underpaid. >

She had to make that fur coat herself out of puppies! The indignity. >

Puppies that she shot with her own gun.  The same gun that she would've shot down the Chinese spy balloon with. >

The GOP gave away the farm last night.  It doesn't matter what the GOP says they're for or against, because their words mean nothing.  Listen to Biden's speech and see what they (reluctantly) applauded vs. what they sat on their hands for.   That will tell you where the GOP's true priorities lie. >

i'm at work—do you mind quickly explaining what happened? >

I remember GOP/McCarthy refusing to applaud raising teachers wages, sending more technology to the border to try to stop fentanyl, not applauding new jobs or supporting democracy around the world and hesitating then unenthusiastically applauding schools having clean drinking water.  
It was absurd. >

Was MTG dressed as a spy balloon? >

🤣 I got Russian mafia moll >

Like Ivana Humpalot 😂 >

Lady Maga >

If Sleepy Joe just outsmarted a room full of Republicans, does that automatically make the Republicans seni-senile? >

Republicans should take a moment and realize, understand that you are the reason Biden is so appealing. Every time you guys boo him and detract from him we ask ourselves why? And when we do we see he's right way too often and think this guy isn't so bad after all. It's hard to complain about Biden when you haven't offered us anyone better. Trump is a trainwreck, an impulsive and short sighted pathological liar. DeSantis is arguably even worse. Try electing someone who doesn't openly despise and antagonise people who are different from them. It's a lot different than Democrats antagonizing Republicans for their beliefs because we choose what we believe. Republicans attack people for being trans, woke, gay, black or female. That's way worse because people don't choose those things. >


Try electing someone who doesn't openly despise and antagonise people who are different from them

but then that person wouldn't represent them >

That's so sad though. They are so devoid of any real policy that their whole platform is just antagonizing people who aren't them now. Yikes. >

While his approval rating didn't really budge it's funny how in the last couple days his disapproval rating has gone down by over 1%. Speeches like this make it hard to call him a senile dementia guy when he makes these dumbass GOP members walk into easy to spot traps. I hope they keep their word about medicaid and social security. >

Will be interesting to see how it tracks over the next couple days. This was a really significant win for him. >

It really was! He definitely slipped up on parts of the speech, but the overall intention behind it and catching the GOP in their own lies was epic. >

His best moments are governing. This was his best public/visible moment. >

I was stunned to see them sit there and all pout when Biden talked about bringing jobs and manufacturing to America. After all that bluster of "joe the plumber" for the last 20 years, now it's not worthy of applause, eh Republicans? >

"When all was said and done, without a shred of self-awareness, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered the GOP rebuttal to Biden's address and said, "it's not about right or left, it's about normal and crazy." She's right, of course. The country has seen the new GOP House MAGA majority in action twice in the last month, first when they spent days and days acting like spoiled children trying to elect a speaker almost culminating in physical violence on the House floor, and now this juvenile display at the State of the Union. It's clear as day who is normal and who the crazies are. " >

Not to mention the ridiculous dress code bs they pulled >

That was a very impressive speech by Biden. Not going to lie I had low expectations but he absolutely killed it. >

Biden is a good president >

Severely underrated. >

I don’t think he will stay that way. History is likely to be kind to the man. He’s gotten a lot of great things done, and his administration kicks ass. >

Tell me again about how Biden can't string two sentences together >

As Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy would have been completely in the right to pound the gavel and say "Order! The President is a guest in this House and the House will be in order. Mr. President, I apologize, please continue."
What a hell of a power move that would have been. Instead, he was trying to shush the backbench Republicans like a substitute teacher. >

That would indeed have been impressive. Unfortunately, to borrow a line from Lyndon B. Johnson, MTG and crew have McCarthy’s pecker in their pocket. >

It was also a reminder which party ACTUALLY cares about the common man.  Biden proposes that the 1,000 billionaires in the US should pay their fair shair in taxes. Standing ovation by Dems, seated silence from the GOP.  One party represents millions of Americans, the other represents the 1,000 wealthiest people in the country.  They show their hand to the American people, and yet so many still follow their propaganda. I really don't know what it will take for some people to look out for their own self interest. >

Republicans and hissy fits at their own imagination, NAMID. >

Name A More Idiotic Duo >

MTG was dressed like a Disney villainess. Whole country struggling and she’s representing them in designer outfits. Bad look on top of being played like a chump on the national stage. >

I thought she said she wasn't paid enough, and hated being there in Congress. >

Her net worth is $11 million. This is all beneath her I’m sure >

And she’s got a cushy six figure Congressional salary on top of that. I have zero sympathy. >

Don't forget that excellent oh so free healthcare and a guaranteed retirement plan. I am angry my taxes are paying for her benefits! >

Childish tantrums can not overshadow the amazing success of Biden. All Trump has is an empty slogan. Biden actually made it happen. >

It's the fucking Twilight Zone of politics. >

We crossed the threshold in 2000 >

The classic: “make him a joke and mock him.” Ended up making them look stupid. My father in law text my wife: “nope not ever again for Trump or someone he is associated with. Dammit I’ll vote for Biden if I have to.” He turns 80 in two weeks and he has finally decided the GOP are dead to him. >

In my opinion this was the best SoTU speech in history. Biden is not a good speaker, and even stumbled through this one. But due to to GOP having reached weapons grade stupidity he doesn't have to do anything but point out how crazy they are and watch them prove it.

Americans watched 15 votes for speaker of the house over a week. It set the bar for what the House under GOP leadership is going to look like
Biden correctly and directly confronts the GOP on their more insane proposals, and cue the outrage. As Pelosi said afterward "I think they doth protest too much". Americans saw ugly partisanship from the GOP on not just the deficit, but on police violence, the opioid epidemic, and on infrastructure (something Trump promised, but that Biden is getting done).
Huckabee gives a rebuttal speech to a completely different SoTU than the one that Biden gave. She even said "the difference between Ds and Rs is reality and crazy" was a massive gift to Biden because everyone just saw how chaotic and out of order the GOP is now.
In the coming weeks, when they inevitably try to hold the government and economy hostage for political gain, the public will be more likely to see through their false claims.

If the 2022 midterms were a reality check for the Republican Party, from which they obviously are incapable of learning from, this SoTU could very well shape up to be the death knell for the conservative party for the next 2 decades.
What the GOP doesn't realize is that Biden is successful because in every speech he makes because he offers a positive and optimistic vision for America. He is almost meme-level hopeful about the direction the country could take. The GOP for the past decade has offered nothing but doom, terror, and fear. Americans mostly vote on feelings, and in my opinion they are done with voting for people who offer nothing but terror. >

If I had my say, Trump would ONLY be referred as 45, stop mentioning his name and it will fade.
As to the others, publish what they say and do, but absolutely, under no circumstances, publish ANY pictures and only refer to them as the congressman/senator from whatever state.
I really feel without any name mention and photo ops removed, good or bad, people will lose interest in the dog and pony show that is politics these days. >

Personally I like "a former, twice impeached president". Really sell those accomplishments.
That aside, his fan base is pretty rabid. Reduction in mentions would probably make an impact, but not as much as it should. >

after a bit more thought, I agree.
I also think its not a big impact that is needed, just the ability to regenerate working brain cells instead of all the partisian crap. >

While jellyfish mccarthy tried to shush them to no avail. I hope he's regretting every decision that has led to him trying to herd a bunch of insane rats.
Edit: a letter >

I absolutely love that he decided to stand in front of the world a day before the SOTU and proclaimed that his party was SOOOOOOO civil and wouldn't be outrageously unprofessional like (checks notes) Nancy Pelosi when she silently tore some paper.
And then we have the SOTU and his pack of rabid gibbons did exactly what they always do... shit themselves publicly, and start smearing it all over themselves.  Because that's what conservatives want. >

Credit to McCarthy, he knew they'd get played and tried to stop them.  He's just so weak that nobody listened.  Try to imagine a Democrat defying Pelosi that way... >

I wonder how many times he has to do a good job before people will start calling him a good President. >

It took about 40 years for Carter >

Getting rid of Medicare/Medicaid will kill (literally) their voter base in droves, and alienate the survivors entirely from the Republican Party. Why on earth is this such a priority for them? >

For someone so sleepy, that was one of the most entertaining SOTU speeches ever. The direction of the country under President Biden is clear.
Manufacturing jobs will come back to the US.
We will once again Made In America.
And we will continue to be on top.
No doom no gloom and no exaggerated promises or narcissistic remarks like only he alone can fix it. >

Yay - make america gr…oh hang on >

This shows who the true GOP leader is. Trump said to cause a ruckus and McCarthy told them to behave. You can see who they actually listen to. >

This is the repugs showing everyone how much they respect the office of the president, just like they told everyone else to do when T* was getting called out for his BS on a daily basis. >

Yo he looked good. >

And yet the republicans are doing it again. Projecting about the deep state when they themselves are literally being ordered around by someone no longer in office. And their supporters can’t see that because they don’t want to. >

It's easy to look like a reasonable adult in a room full of screaming children. >

But not easy to be one. >

He smashed it tbf >

Americans are growing increasingly tired of the 24/7 outrage cycle and it shows. They have to operate counter to their own instincts as Americans to boo fortifying democracy, and protecting Social Security. People are starting to wake up, and these politicians will not adjust quickly enough. >

Somehow the adults who make up the United States of America dislike seeing grown ups who we pay to do governing throw a hissy fit like children. Hmm. >

The Republican Party has made a mockery of themselves >

They blamed Biden for fentanyl deaths, which of course started spiking under Trump who did little to nothing about it.
They said Biden messed up Trump's recovering economy, but they intentionally ignore how the rest of the world is experiencing inflation and pretend Trump didn't inherit an improving economy from Obama.
They keep describing Biden as senile, but just last year the guy they want instead bragged about acing an IQ test (it was a dementia test) right before endorsing the wrong candidate.
Every accusation is a confession >

It's things like this that show Trump's power over the Republican party is far from over, as many oth rs have tried to say. >

All I read is gqp still serve a traitor with zero consequences. >

Watching these lying shitbag Republicans being called out for what has been said by some of them about social security and Medicare is just beautiful.
In particular the lying traitor Mike Lee.  There is tape of him saying he will pull social security out by its roots. To see him making that face is just infuriating to me as a Utah resident.  
I’m hard pressed to identify a more immoral man who EVER served in Washington than Mike Lee. >

i figured this would be pretty boilerplate so i didnt bother watching. i regret that lol. >

Okay. We're all hungry. We're gonna get to our hot plates soon enough. >

Proficient in bird law, eh? >

The fact the GOP threw a hissy fit is actually a big point in Biden's favor. I would have been much more upset if what Biden said resonated more with the GOP. >

Damn. Even reality has a liberal bias. >

Always has >

Because, on order from Trump, Republicans throw a hissy fit during Biden's State of the Union, this speech was one of Biden's best moments as president.
FTFY >

The Republican Party is a fucking disgrace. >

In fact I would say part of what made it such a good state of the union was because of their lame asses. >

Does Congress not have rules of conduct against such conduct? >

Republicans don't care about looking trashy. >

What will they do when their master is no longer here to pull their strings? Its all so predictable and all so pathetic…if only it wasn’t holding millions of people and the country they live in back from progress and actual success. >

Do you actually have proof that their behavior was at the direction of Trump? >


Nevertheless, this State of the Union speech was one of Biden's best moments as president

Is that a compliment for Biden? >

Didn’t many round voting McCarthy say no stunts? Wtf it just show how weak he is since can’t control Greench and boobitch. >

Setting the bar low. CHECK! >

It was better with the heckling because we got to see how outraged these GOP morons are about common sense issues and real solutions. Dark Brandon was feasting last night. >

Who would've thunk that us Americans actually like when the Democrats fight back with straight facts?!  /s
Props to the president for last night, but bummer he didn't come out of the gate like this. >

It was a great address. A relief to hear that the country is back on the rise. Its unfortunate that so many people were sucessfully distracted and the media focused on the goons. >

Trump wouldn't understand with his 200 word vocabulary. >

200?!? That’s generous. >

Fuck tRump and his wannabe dicktasters! 
OOPS I meant dictators... >

I wonder if everyone in attendance had to go through a metal detector? Curious if any of the GOP members were armed? >

It sure was, go joe Biden >

Good luck in your senior year!