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62. It's the part where they state it's a lie that is the bad comparison.

Wed Oct 28, 2020, 04:14 PM

Oct 2020

The Republicans don't admit that their lying ads are lies. And when called on their lies and video manipulations, they say let the people decide.

Except the very last thing a Republican wants is for people to make informed decisions.

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Sen. Ron Johnson is so angry about this obviously satirical tweet about him, he just read it... [View all] Nevilledog Oct 2020 OP

WTF? Is it a completely made up tweet? brush Oct 2020 #1

He is clearly saying it is made up. That is the argument Republicans are making out loud to be able LizBeth Oct 2020 #2

Oh, the Hunter Biden stuff is made up. But is the killing the dog... brush Oct 2020 #3

The tweeter said it was made up. BComplex Oct 2020 #4

Well, she would say that, wouldn't she? Miguelito Loveless Oct 2020 #7

I don't get your point. marble falls Oct 2020 #47

You just have to know that "people say" Miguelito Loveless Oct 2020 #52

I got your point Skittles Oct 2020 #90

Well done, but some of us haven't Ilsa Oct 2020 #99

Every day Miguelito Loveless Oct 2020 #103

Sadly DENVERPOPS Oct 2020 #112

I just assume everything I read is false and unproven until it is proven. Ligyron Oct 2020 #106

That's ok, some of us are more satirically challenged than others. groundloop Oct 2020 #53

In an English Lit class I taught at the U. of MD years ago RVN VET71 Oct 2020 #107

Don't fall for fake news. The eagle flies at dawn. yardwork Oct 2020 #54

The lark has left vomit Miguelito Loveless Oct 2020 #57

Oooooh. I hadn't realized we'd reached defcon 6. yardwork Oct 2020 #59

Soup cans at the ready!! Sir, or Ma'am. ResistantAmerican17 Oct 2020 #72

Don't forget the tuna! lonely bird Oct 2020 #102

John has a long moustache. nt flying rabbit Oct 2020 #93

Is it "one if by land"? ..?.... or .....the other? Always mix that up. Longfellow, meh. jaxexpat Oct 2020 #98

Lol, yep. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2020 #96

The tweeter's children are possibly legally blind. Who could know if it was Johnson, but it greenjar_01 Oct 2020 #16

The republicans always strangle democrat's dogs. Everyone knows that. BComplex Oct 2020 #22

They are also terrified of cats. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2020 #35

I have ALSO heard that Johnson is a dog strangler. Wow. Must be true. 634-5789 Oct 2020 #46

Thats just the way QQ communicates TheRealNorth Oct 2020 #24

QQ is Limbaugh's bra size. CaptYossarian Oct 2020 #66

Yes. That is the point. Yes, and he is saying in that tweet it is made up. LizBeth Oct 2020 #5

I'm not sure how to take this? Do we want to go down that rabbit hole? brush Oct 2020 #10

Here is the point. In the very same tweet he stated he was lying. Trumpco's want to be allowed to LizBeth Oct 2020 #18

even while I'm totally in your corner stopdiggin Oct 2020 #36

The tweet says it's a complete lie. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2020 #37

It would be a challenge for Trump. n/t Mr.Bill Oct 2020 #40

Short Attention Span Theater Maeve Oct 2020 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author stopdiggin Oct 2020 #39

Now, who is we here? yardwork Oct 2020 #55

I'm referring to the Demcratic Party as a whole. I get that... brush Oct 2020 #78

Conflating am individual tweet with Democratic Party leadership seems unwarranted. yardwork Oct 2020 #82

I specifically pointed out the difference of that tweet and Dem... brush Oct 2020 #84

Your second paragraph... yardwork Oct 2020 #86

Yes. The operative words are "leave off" the made up part. brush Oct 2020 #87

I've thought about this and decided that Buttons did nothing wrong. yardwork Oct 2020 #100

And I heard that prayer. You've done well. If the disclaimer "this is a lie" doesn't work for ... marble falls Oct 2020 #104

Some people are saying Miguelito Loveless Oct 2020 #6

We just put it out there and let other people decide what to believe greenjar_01 Oct 2020 #14

Since People Are Saying Ron Johnson Strangled "Buttons", Johnson Must Produce His Emails Stallion Oct 2020 #27

You win!! MizLibby Oct 2020 #65

It says right there that it is a complete lie. Poiuyt Oct 2020 #8

Like a tRump tweet. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2020 #33

Some people are saying... (nt) klook Oct 2020 #88

Reading it on the Senate floor?? Isn't that now a part of the historical record? Boogiemack Oct 2020 #97

I once saw RJ Pantagruel Oct 2020 #9

Another Leak? NonPC Oct 2020 #29

Sounds like the opening of "House of Cards" underpants Oct 2020 #11

Mary T. Hagan has it on video, Senator! The video is currently in the hands of a Democratic lawyer greenjar_01 Oct 2020 #12

Nicely played malaise Oct 2020 #23

Gee, he doesn't like it when someone lies about him. madaboutharry Oct 2020 #13

I had no idea that Sen. Johnson murders little girls in front of their NCjack Oct 2020 #15

First he unbuttons them, from what I hear Wicked Blue Oct 2020 #50

The PEOPLE have a RIGHT TO KNOW if the assertion that the story was just made up... Silent3 Oct 2020 #60

You're killin' me, Smalls... dixiechiken1 Oct 2020 #68

While eating pizza bought by RW billionaire Diane Hendricks TheRealNorth Oct 2020 #80

[snork] dixiechiken1 Oct 2020 #67

It might be a bad thing but it might not be a bad thing. I mean, let the people decide. onecaliberal Oct 2020 #17

Retweet! soothsayer Oct 2020 #19

I just jumped in on this! Greybnk48 Oct 2020 #20

Russian asset says what? soothsayer Oct 2020 #21

Perfect. byronius Oct 2020 #41

Well, it's not like it's a "paid for" ad ... UpInArms Oct 2020 #25

You'd think they'd know... stillcool Oct 2020 #26

I am very concerned DFW Oct 2020 #28

It's almost like an admission it's true. Nevilledog Oct 2020 #31

That's certainly the way i read it.... OnDoutside Oct 2020 #56

I wouldn't have ever heard of this depravity if he hadn't made a fuss. panader0 Oct 2020 #69

Republicans don't read Shakespeare DFW Oct 2020 #85

I'm not hearing a denial, Senator. nt Buns_of_Fire Oct 2020 #30

Hahaha! soothsayer Oct 2020 #49

Perfect! yardwork Oct 2020 #58

Perhaps the more important question to be raised in future tweets of this sort. . . matt819 Oct 2020 #32

but ... Buttons Wicked Blue Oct 2020 #34

RIP Buttons Stallion Oct 2020 #45

Will there be any tweets about McTurtle? RainCaster Oct 2020 #38

This is really scary PurgedVoter Oct 2020 #42

Why would Rafael Cruz take on Ted Bundy's name if he's not a serial killer? yardwork Oct 2020 #101

Did Johnson ever deny strangling the dog? All he has to do is deny it. Otherwise ... Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2020 #43

That tweet might squash his re-election? Where can I post one?? marble falls Oct 2020 #44

Retweet it! soothsayer Oct 2020 #51

Don't leave out the fact that he matriculated in college, just like Rudy did. CaptYossarian Oct 2020 #70

He masticates at the table. Honestly! PurgedVoter Oct 2020 #83

So does Pee Wee Herman. CaptYossarian Oct 2020 #89

I understand it's hard, even for some here, to read all 3 sentences. BUT - if you NoMoreRepugs Oct 2020 #61

It's the part where they state it's a lie that is the bad comparison. yardwork Oct 2020 #62

I'm in Wisconsin. I'd be embarrased if I voted for him... Darkstar53142 Oct 2020 #63

Welcome to the Democratic Underground Darkstar53142 !! CountAllVotes Oct 2020 #109

Welcome to du! Heartstrings Oct 2020 #113

Thanks, Heartstrings. I've been lurking around here for quite some time. Darkstar53142 Nov 2020 #114

This thread just made my day, hahaha! Talitha Oct 2020 #64

BEST. THREAD. EVER. dixiechiken1 Oct 2020 #71

OH, yes! Biophilic Oct 2020 #73

What's his problem? -- I thought he was for free speech andym Oct 2020 #74

I'm sure Johnson's voters are Russian to vote for his opponent now Mr. Ected Oct 2020 #75

Hehe! Wawannabe Oct 2020 #108

!JUSTICE For BUTTONS! LunaSea Oct 2020 #76

Now THAT'S what I call "fighting fire with fire." dchill Oct 2020 #77

Ron Johnson's pinned tweet is the lie about the Biden notebook TrevEB Oct 2020 #79

What does Ron Johnson's dog have to say about his owner's cruel nature? TheRealNorth Oct 2020 #81

Recommended. H2O Man Oct 2020 #91

That Dog Don't Hunt No More--Poor Buttons--He Loved to Hunt Until Ron Johnson Stallion Oct 2020 #92

Bwahahaha! Blue Owl Oct 2020 #94

My cat Zipper told me there are lies going around that Senator Ron Johnson's son kicks cats. voteearlyvoteoften Oct 2020 #95

It would be nice if Republicans came out in public against Republican lies. Sorta like the way Nitram Oct 2020 #105

It might have a small effect on voting, but BobTheSubgenius Oct 2020 #110

It's almost like making crap up and firing people from fake jobs! czarjak Oct 2020 #111