The Republicult™ On Parade

[Abbot Mythos]

Here's a flyover state Republicult™ leader out there making friends and influencing people:

A swing-district Iowa Republican says she'll hold town halls 'when hell freezes over'

As per this article:

"Miller-Meeks added: "You have plenty of opportunities to yell at me and tell me I should be ashamed of myself, and by the way, I am not.""

Republicult™ leaders have no shame, so no surprise there. In any case, the POSOTUS's tariffs aren't having a positive affect on Iowa's soybean sales to China this harvest season. The congresswoman may want to address that issue before November 3rd, 2026.

[Abbot Mythos]

Drama Queen Greene has come up with an interesting new shtick involving 'Mericans' health insurance:

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Making (Some) Sense and We're All Doomed

|OUT OF LEFT FIELD| The far-right firebrand's brief detour into reality tells us something about the current political terrain that even MAGA's purest icons can't ignore.

As per this article:

"We've reached the point where Marjorie Taylor Greene is arguing to keep Americans' health insurance premiums from spiraling, which means the GOP's brand has officially entered a timeline where cats bark and water flows uphill.

In recent days, QAnon's former prom queen has been sounding... kind of reasonable. (Well, here and there.) Amid all the shenanigans and peacocking surrounding the government shutdown, MTG broke with her party to push for action on the Affordable Care Act's enhanced tax credits before they expire, warning that premiums could double next year for her own family and constituents."

Of course, Drama Queen Greene's flirtation with reasonableness won't last. But, Democrats need to take full advantage of this opportunity for the short time it's available.

[Abbot Mythos]

The Republicult™ is getting careless:     

Swastika spotted in Republican congressman's office prompts Capitol Police investigation

I don't know what anyone expects the Capitol Police to find, but this looks like a case of over-confidence to the point of arrogance. It's just like how the Young Republicans behaved among themselves, when they believed no one outside their cult was watching.

[Faust]

It begins the outward normalisation of the transition from republican party, to white nationalist party, they want people to know, they want to get to the point that that they can come out of the closet with that.

[Pergamos]

It begins the outward normalisation of the transition from republican party, to white nationalist party, they want people to know, they want to get to the point that that they can come out of the closet with that.

Fortunately I think they're rushing that a bit.  All the MAGAts I've talked to are still opposed to nazis, and the KKK. 

[Abbot Mythos]

After three (3) failed attempts to indict "a ham sandwich" on felony charges, Jeanine Pirro bypassed the grand jury process altogether, and settled for a charge of misdemeanor simple assault. Then this happened: 

Trump Ally Jeanine Pirro Dealt Major Legal Blow

As per this article:

"U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan sanctioned the prosecution by striking a government witness due to discovery violations. Judge Sooknanan further criticized the conduct of Assistant U.S. Attorney Travis Wolfe and expressed frustration with the government's management of evidence and witnesses, WUSA reported.

During grand jury testimony, Liang said Reid was the first to make contact, but Sooknanan said video evidence showed that wasn't true on Wednesday, according to the news station.

Tezira Abe, the public defender representing Reid, told the jury they should be "livid that the government brought this case," WUSA reported."

So, more proof that competence is not a requirement for appointment to a high profile, paying job in the Turd Reich.

What did surprise me, however, is the it didn't take a high priced lawyer for Ms. Sidney Lori Reid to beat the rap. It was done by a public defender.