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85. Republicans don't read Shakespeare
Wed Oct 28, 2020, 06:51 PM
Oct 2020

They read Breitbart.

Methinks the Senator doth protest too much.

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
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