Three members of the Congressional Putin Caucus (fka the GOP) have somehow seen fit to vote against a resolution supporting Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s elective war of aggression. It’s an odd choice for members of a party that’s already under heavy scrutiny for its past appeasement of the Russian dictator.
Not sure what happened here. Did their fingers slip? Did they think Congress was taking orders for a delivery of Ukrainian food, and they simply aren’t fans of beet-based cuisine? Have the larvae in Rep. Paul Gosar’s head finally hit pay dirt? Who the fuck knows?
I sure don’t.
I thought we unreservedly supported fellow democracies, but I guess the calculus shifted sometime after Donald Trump gave Putin that very public reach-around in Helsinki.
Insider:
Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, and Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana were the only nay votes on House Resolution 956, titled "Supporting the People of Ukraine." The resolution passed the House on Wednesday with 426 votes in favor.
The non-binding resolution, among other things, says the House "supports, unequivocally, Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity" and "states unambiguously that it will never recognize or support any illegitimate Russian-controlled leader or government installed through the use of force." It also calls for the US and other nations "to deliver additional and immediate defensive security assistance."
It ends by stating the House "stands steadfastly, staunchly, proudly, and fervently behind the Ukrainian people in their fight against the authoritarian Putin regime."
I can see why that statement would be controversial, as it says nothing at all about Paul Gosar getting free Costco hot dogs for life.
I should really stop being surprised at Republican perfidy. It’s pretty much baked into the cake at this point, along with sizable chunks of Gosar’s cerebellum.
Needless to say, mine wasn’t the only stomach churned by this.
Shit stains? You give them far too much credit, Beks. Try aiming lower.
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