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markodochartaigh

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40. I agree with most of what you said.
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 12:58 AM
Sep 5

However there is also an international component to our predicament which we can't ignore. Putin, Netanyahu, Orbán, Bolsonaro, etc are supporting the destruction of democracy in the US and around the world. Bannon's authoritarian school in Italy is a training ground for the international anti-democracy movement.

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Moscow Mitch can UpInArms Sep 4 #1
The Kentucky Chain Saw Massacre. Starring Moscow Mitch, costars are on the Epstein list. twodogsbarking Sep 4 #4
Mitch could have pulled the switch when he was 45th. forgotmylogin Sep 4 #13
And his legacy will forever be having helped Trump bring it. JI7 Sep 4 #2
Mitch's ring in hell will be right above Trump's, maybe below. IT is stupid, Mitch is not but he LoisB Sep 4 #3
McConnell is more evil than the Trump, because he enabled him, even though he knew better. Fil1957 Sep 4 #5
I know its hard to fathom, but he's not more evil maxsolomon Sep 4 #12
Says the man responsible for preventing Trump's removal from office. Twice. Martin68 Sep 4 #6
The number of times I've ever agreed with McConnell PatSeg Sep 4 #7
Thanks to you, Moscow Mitch. Kid Berwyn Sep 4 #8
I think the danger to America is greater with Trump than WW2 was ...nt Jarqui Sep 4 #9
Maybe. markodochartaigh Sep 4 #28
It wasn't that easy Jarqui Sep 4 #39
I agree with most of what you said. markodochartaigh Sep 5 #40
Sure Jarqui Sep 5 #42
Kiss my a** Mitch! no_hypocrisy Sep 4 #10
FU Moscow Mitch IzzaNuDay Sep 4 #11
Doctor tell him he only has 48 hours to live? Bengus81 Sep 4 #14
That is my suspicion as well. hamsterjill Sep 4 #34
He did this. He can't erase the stain. Oneironaut Sep 4 #15
Fuck you where you breathe, McConnell. Paladin Sep 4 #16
What a MISERABLE USELESS FUCK Blue Owl Sep 4 #17
Moscow Mitch has really done his part... Old Testament Libera Sep 4 #18
McConnell facilitated this! maspaha Sep 4 #19
You made it all possible, Mitch Botany Sep 4 #20
Mitch admits his treason... kevinore Sep 4 #21
Eat a bag of rotting dicks nt róisín_dubh Sep 4 #22
But will Mitch go on a speaking tour? KS Toronado Sep 4 #23
Hypocritical mea culpas as you approach the end of your thoroughly disreputable career will not absolve you, Mitch. sop Sep 4 #24
You contributed to this, Mitch Half-step Sep 4 #25
Says the man single-handedly responsible for ushering it in LearnedHand Sep 4 #26
Well todays senate could stop in ONE FUCKING bluestarone Sep 4 #27
The GOP could cooperate with impeachment and our national nightmare would travelingthrulife Sep 5 #43
Exactly! that's what i was refering to. bluestarone Sep 5 #44
Supreme Court Keepthesoulalive Sep 4 #29
Another "nobody could have anticipated..." moment in American politics. Midnight Writer Sep 4 #30
Does he not have any allies that he could convince to stand up to trump IcyPeas Sep 4 #31
McConnell had the opportunity The Wizard Sep 4 #32
Hey Asshole Sober Retiree Sep 4 #33
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Mr. Yuk is Mitch eringer Sep 4 #36
McConnell you were his yes man for quite some time. republianmushroom Sep 4 #37
Fuck off turtle. Javaman Sep 4 #38
Mitch McConnel says today. tomorrow meek as a lamb after taco calls him and Captain Zero Sep 5 #41
Funny how these bastards always seem to want to "sound the warning" when they're at the end of their lives and... LudwigPastorius Sep 5 #45
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