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Perfect example of what's wrong with the Trump era. Is this real or parody? Could be either. Vinca Apr 2018 #1
The :evilgrin: emoticon indicates parody. MineralMan Apr 2018 #2
In these times it can be difficult to tell parody from reality groundloop Apr 2018 #44
No, it doesn't. The emoji "sarcasm" is the indicator to be used. Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #59
There are no rules. MineralMan Apr 2018 #82
Irony AlleganCarpenter Apr 2018 #61
Many things are. MineralMan Apr 2018 #83
Where's the :evilgrin: emoticon??? nt LAS14 Apr 2018 #94
At the bottom of the OP. MineralMan Apr 2018 #95
And media continues to take over this insane White House thegoose Apr 2018 #53
This is blasphemy. Paul Ryan should be ashamed of himself. politicaljunkie41910 Apr 2018 #96
Actually that's about what I'd expect-- the Ayn Randian "prosperity gospel" types hlthe2b Apr 2018 #3
... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #4
:-) CentralMass Apr 2018 #5
Is the link you didn't include from Borowitz? lunatica Apr 2018 #6
Nope. It's my own dabbling at things. MineralMan Apr 2018 #8
I'm impressed! lunatica Apr 2018 #9
It's a hobby of mine. MineralMan Apr 2018 #10
Lock the doors! Iggo Apr 2018 #7
Lol workinclasszero Apr 2018 #11
You're a beast. nolabear Apr 2018 #12
Woundn't surprise anyone with a move like that JDC Apr 2018 #13
And this is why I enjoy your posts so much! Bravo MM FM123 Apr 2018 #14
Thank you kindly! MineralMan Apr 2018 #22
Im so glad you were joking Clarity2 Apr 2018 #15
The perfect religious mouthpiece for these people! Docreed2003 Apr 2018 #16
He'd never play a place as small as the Capitol. NightWatcher Apr 2018 #17
the sad thing is how completely believable this is................. Takket Apr 2018 #18
There are many, many sad things associated with the GOP. MineralMan Apr 2018 #19
I actually bought it for a minute. smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #52
If it had not been for the evil grin, I would have believed every word ProudLib72 Apr 2018 #20
OMG northoftheborder Apr 2018 #21
OK - Mineral Man - you got me! My first reaction was a horrified belief in the truth of the post. northoftheborder Apr 2018 #23
Tee-hee! MineralMan Apr 2018 #25
I nearly vomited on my OldHippieChick Apr 2018 #24
Please let me to the Irish coffee to get through the afternoon! northoftheborder Apr 2018 #26
In a surprise move during the weekend, Speaker Ryan proposed that Prosperity Gospel champion, Civic Justice Apr 2018 #27
Say It Loud! MineralMan Apr 2018 #28
Shh! Yonnie3 Apr 2018 #29
OMG THIS MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! onecent Apr 2018 #30
You were joking...???? good....... onecent Apr 2018 #32
Just the guy for today's kleptocracy sandensea Apr 2018 #31
It's the ultimate in trickle-down economics, really. MineralMan Apr 2018 #33
Praise the Lawd that's good! sandensea Apr 2018 #34
Tee-hee! MineralMan Apr 2018 #36
You scared me. Tavarious Jackson Apr 2018 #35
"We just won't tolerate those communists who pray for us to be fair and remember the poor!" struggle4progress Apr 2018 #37
If this is not satire . . . Sam McGee Apr 2018 #38
Osteentatious! trusty elf Apr 2018 #39
Spot on! Love it ChubbyStar Apr 2018 #43
That was funny and all, but just too over the top for me to fall for it DFW Apr 2018 #40
I know, right... MineralMan Apr 2018 #54
I would have believed this, except FakeNoose Apr 2018 #41
Might as well lsewpershad Apr 2018 #42
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww! bucolic_frolic Apr 2018 #45
Borowitz? True Blue American Apr 2018 #46
What? That chump? MineralMan Apr 2018 #56
If only Reverend Dimmsdale from The Scarlet Letter was available. NBachers Apr 2018 #47
Osteen has the same dead eyes as Ayn Ryan GoneOffShore Apr 2018 #48
I CANNOT BREATH! Anon-C Apr 2018 #49
You had me till about half-way thru. Then I'm looking for shraby Apr 2018 #50
Well Done MM shadowmayor Apr 2018 #51
Damn! That was good! I fell for it - hook, line and sinker. bitterross Apr 2018 #55
Thanks! MineralMan Apr 2018 #57
GAG onetexan Apr 2018 #58
That is so Repubican. Nitram Apr 2018 #60
PLEASE identify parody posts lillypaddle Apr 2018 #62
Sorry. No. MineralMan Apr 2018 #68
I was going to suggest others Fritz Walter Apr 2018 #63
Hope he doesn't see this jmowreader Apr 2018 #64
Is this for real? George II Apr 2018 #65
As real as anything, these days... MineralMan Apr 2018 #70
Prosperity Gospel rolls downhill keithbvadu2 Apr 2018 #66
LOL! MineralMan Apr 2018 #72
Yet another fucken misfit! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2018 #67
Vile, evil, and disgusting Johnny2X2X Apr 2018 #69
Ryan in his forthcoming departure wants to make sure things are fucked up at all levels! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2018 #71
Truth in parody. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #73
do you mercuryblues Apr 2018 #74
Several have. SUCCESS! MineralMan Apr 2018 #75
You never fail to catch DUers malaise Apr 2018 #76
It wouldn't be fun otherwise. MineralMan Apr 2018 #77
Good One: But Even Better .... DoctorJoJo Apr 2018 #78
Wouldn't suprise me if that worthless fuck Ryan did call for Father Rub One Out to be chaplain... 47of74 Apr 2018 #79
This message was self-deleted by its author The River Apr 2018 #80
"The horror! The horror!" nt JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2018 #81
I told my husband a few hours ago yorkie77 Apr 2018 #84
Unlikely. Ryan's a Catholic, and retiring. MineralMan Apr 2018 #85
True or not Rebl2 Apr 2018 #86
Is this a joke?? Shoonra Apr 2018 #87
What do you think? MineralMan Apr 2018 #89
Is this Borowitz? Lucky Luciano Apr 2018 #88
Uh, no. MineralMan Apr 2018 #90
Haha! Well done then. You straddled the fine line well. Lucky Luciano Apr 2018 #91
Thanks. MineralMan Apr 2018 #92
Yikes!!! This would never pass in a script for a play or movie.... Too unbelievable!!! LAS14 Apr 2018 #93
I'd rather burn in hell samplegirl Apr 2018 #97
Judas got 30 pieces of silver, but just once, for selling Christ. keithbvadu2 Apr 2018 #98
K&R for Snopes! uppityperson May 2018 #99
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