No. First of all, you nativists are all morally corrupt. Second, the US invaded the country and has moral responsibilities for their collaborators.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
"America First" means not nearly 800 bases abroad. It doesn't mean intervening in other regional conflicts. It does not justify involvement in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, which the Hypocrites-in-Chief Obama and Trump pursued.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
Notice how neo-con Cheney doesn't point fingers at Daddy Dick Cheney, then VP and war hawk. Be clear: for all his faults, Trump did criticize Bush's wars. This is more about Afghanistan resolving its own internal issues, not about propping up an unpopular regime. https://t.co/nisEBgOTWG
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
Jimmy Carter was a failed President; I know: I was a volunteer for his campaign.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
No, the State doesn't "help" the poor. It creates moral hazard, perpetuates an underclass. Charity is voluntary. Christ did not preach political activism but personal responsibility. https://t.co/cb6WjIYhau
FACT: Nixon, Ford and Trump never started a war either.https://t.co/aDx5iBKvXE
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
Jimmy Carter https://t.co/L7DEVLoH5c
We have no right to intervene in the internal affairs of other countries, full stop. Ben Sasse, we have no moral authority to spend American blood and treasure as the world's policeman. https://t.co/doNW60AWB3
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
Some leftist trolls ignore the fact Sass included Trump in his Afghanistan statement. https://t.co/8S15YBFYMU
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
We are rerunning the blame game of who lost Vietnam, now in the context of Afghanistan. Apparently Bush thought the US could succeed where the USSR failed there. It is not in American interests to prop up unpopular regimes at the expense of American blood & treasure.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
"Ben Sasse"
One day leftist trolls will discover Chris Wallace has been a registered Democrat for years.https://t.co/KPmUVhJ9vD
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
"Chris Wallace"
The fact is, Obama ran on Bush's wars, ended neither, and started others on his own. Biden voted to authorize both wars.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
"Blaming Biden" https://t.co/th7lqFJa15
There is no doubt that the Hypocrite-in-Chief Trump who ran against Bush's wars was more bloodthirsty; he repealed a rule on reporting civilian casualties for his drone attacks; he out-droned Obama's 1878 in under 2 years. https://t.co/NdY70ktHBW https://t.co/pRsr100FlS
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
I see the New Age Mystic has totally bought into Bush's propaganda justifying US intervention into Afghanistan.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
"Marianne Williamson"
You know who didn't get the US out of Afghanistan in 8 years in office... These dudes..
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 15, 2021
"Camp David' https://t.co/9in6Td0jXi
Going into Afghanistan had been a mistake from the start, just as our tragic intervention in Vietnam. We left behind an unpopular, corrupt government and its inept military. The ending was predictable, and political whores desperately look for scapegoats.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
"20 YEARS"
By far, the most principled anti-war Congressman was Ron Paul, a Republican under a GOP President. He intended to vote against Afghanistan but faced a staff mutiny and likely political suicide.https://t.co/PtM2Paxa5I
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
"Barbara Lee"
There were many Americans, including me, a principled conservative at the time who remembered Vietnam and the Soviet failed Afghanistan intervention in the 1980's. The Taliban government, of course, misplayed their hand by protecting UBL.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
"Barbara Lee"
The assassination of Iranian military chief Soleimani was under a sham rationalization and could have ignited another costly, failed American war in the Gulf Region. Pompeo is the incarnation of the Ugly American. His bluster consists of immoral empty threats and rhetoric
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
Pompeo https://t.co/wpODGA2kWg
My latest essay looks at the controversial exit from Afghanistan.https://t.co/d91jqxI1dr
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
Rand Paul derangement syndrome by a Russiaphobe progressive. For the record, Gilead Sciences manufactures at least 2 dozen different major products, including hepatitis and HIV. For the record, Rand did not purchase the stock; his wife Kelley did. Lost $.https://t.co/3zLz67xWpi https://t.co/84CLAZDShg
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
If the GOP is stupid enough to renominate Trump for a third time in 2024, they'll lose again. Trump may be popular with the base but he has zero pull with the majority of voters in 2 elections--and that was before his unconstitutional handling of Jan. 6.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
"Juan Williams"
Oh, let me guess what Chickenhawk John "Neo-Con" Bolton thinks about the withdrawal from Afghanistan: he's against it. I must be the next Amazing Kreskin.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
"John Bolton"
Now if the rampaging Trumpkins had said it on Jan. 6, how would CNN have reported it?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
"Death to America" https://t.co/zB3gIeTNmh
Nope. We just don't like the People's Republic of California.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
Nope. We just don't like the People's Republic of California.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 16, 2021
Thanks for reminding us Rubio and Scott are against corruption.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
We are not the world's policeman.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
I agree with almost nothing from Biden's domestic policies. But he is right about leaving Afghanistan.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
"President Biden"
No. Heel Spur Trump was a coward.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
The press has been doing everything to promote political tensions over 20 years in Afghanistan: the rapid sweep of provincial capitals, the chaos of evacuations from Kabul, the obligatory reaction of Bush, the neo-cons fearmongering the return of the safe harbor for terrorists.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
The GOP conveniently forgets that the Art of the Deal Trump had his own Chamberlain moment with the Taliban. Now Trump is shocked that his negotiating partner has retaken control of the country & the Master of the Pandemic assures you this would never have happened on his watch.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
Imagine a situation so bad you leave your country, your culture, your possessions, your extended family, your past behind for an uncertain future. We are a country of 332 million people; we can make room for these courageous people. https://t.co/BpnyHzur5G
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
Scott is engaging in libelous partisanship. It would be one thing to question someone's mental fitness if say he were to suggest household cleaners might be relevant to combat the spread of COVID-19 inside of human beings. Not ending America's longest war.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
Rick Scott https://t.co/ZhpVsOy2Ia
In addition to Lindsey Graham, that makes at least the second prominent GOP vaccine breakthrough case. The anti-vaxxers will celebrate but nearly all vaccine breakthroughs don't result in hospitalization or death, while unvaxxed others like Tom Woods got pneumonia
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
"Texas Gov"
In addition to Lindsey Graham, that makes at least the second prominent GOP vaccine breakthrough case. The anti-vaxxers will celebrate but nearly all vaccine breakthroughs don't result in hospitalization or death, while unvaxxed others like Tom Woods got pneumonia
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 17, 2021
"Texas Gov"
I have to admit when people I respect, like economist
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 18, 2021
Tyler Cowen of Marginal Revolution, espouse support for a continued Pax Americana in Afghanistan, I second-guessed my support for American withdrawal. Nope; I'm good. We'll agree to disagree.
Was this show a rerun? I've heard this exchange before. Apparently Hannity will be happy to see Trump lose the popular vote for 3 straight elections
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 18, 2021
The Trump flag would be raised above Old Glory. #IfTrumpWereReinstated
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 18, 2021
I'm sorry if "Jack Morris" feels offended by anything Twitter users tweet about him.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 18, 2021
Okay, I don't give a crap over politically correct rubbish. It says "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." It does NOT say "white" women. Blame SCOTUS!
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 18, 2021
"19th Amendment" https://t.co/hAXqixfTOt
Politically correct BS. The Amendment did not include qualifications by ethnic group. It was up to SCOTUS and Congress to enforce the Constitution. If local governments discriminate, it's a violation of equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 18, 2021
"19th Amendment" https://t.co/OdfqT2U3Rq
Your nativist bullshit dishonors our traditional heritage of welcoming immigrants. Are you really stupid enough to believe the twice-impeached Nativist-in-Chief kept good records on Afghans helping out the US in its unconstitutional occupation of Afghanistan?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 18, 2021
I was raised a military brat and served myself. One of my childhood friends lose his dad in our failed intervention in Vietnam. Who betrayed us? The political whores like George Bush who thought he could succeed where the Soviets had failed.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 19, 2021
Nikki Haley https://t.co/b3Q3XaefLp
Are you kidding me? Trump is the SOB who separated families crossing the border.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 19, 2021
I recently got annoyed by a politically correct talking point on Twitter on yesterday's anniversary of the 19th Amendment (women's voting rights). Here's a response from a never-married bachelor with 4 sisters.https://t.co/geQY884aJy
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 19, 2021
This is unfortunate. While blacks are less vaccinated vs. their share of the population (10% vs. 12%), so are whites (58% vs. 61%). But blacks are proportionately more newly vaccinated (15% vs. 45%)https://t.co/HzOTKFfyhl
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
"Dan Patrick". https://t.co/rV4IOtaw4e
This may be the funniest thing I've seen on Twitter all day.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene https://t.co/St71KLTvYj
Keep in mind that politicians probably have more exposure than most vaccinated people. Recall Rand Paul and Donald Trump got infected pre-vaccine. High profile celebrities like Chris Paul also get high visibility for breakthrough cases.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
I hate misleading memes about Christ. He famously prayed in public, had benefactors, preached individual accountability; He didn't condemn Roman executions. He told the parable of the talents, refused to support the man jealous of his brother's inheritance.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
Franklin Graham https://t.co/8oYJbWCfYC
Typical scientifically illiterate fear-mongering anti-vaxxer bullshit. Never mind over 490 kids have died from COVID-19, and kids can spread the virus to other age groups as well; the purported risks of myocarditis are rare, mild & short-lived. https://t.co/HpC4qFYRZv
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
Moderna https://t.co/Z4wRSHTMt6
It looks like Twitter Mommy is doing some weird filtering on some of my tweets. This morning I published a tweet debunking an anti-vaxxer tweet hyping purported myocarditis risks of mRNA vaccines, and it doesn't even show up in my tweet summary page. I have to go to my profile.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
Anwari was one of the casualties Joe Biden insensitively dismissed as "4 or 5 days ago". I've always said, "If there's one thing Obama knows, it's symbolism." Obama would have never said that, but Obama had kill lists.https://t.co/6rQbjGVelu https://t.co/A5ZQOlJvAd
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
Can't you imagine what Trump would have said about Anwari on his watch? "An illegal alien who was violating DoD policies for riding on flights..." Remember how Trump endorsed rough rides?https://t.co/ARR74171TX https://t.co/BIsHgvUw5b
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
For your penance, order one Spicy Chicken Sandwich and 10 Chick Fil A nuggets. https://t.co/y95vVfoeMB
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
Anyone who thinks Trump, who mismanaged the COVID-19 pandemic, would have done better than Biden in leaving Afghanistan is in a state of denial. Does anyone even remember what happened once Bush deposed Saddam Hussein? The neo-con contingency plans? BS.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
"George Stephanopoulos"
Cities and counties are chartered by the state. The real question is whether Abbott's order is empowered by the state legislature or constitution. But don't have unrealistic expectations for ordinary masks to stop bioaerosols.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
"Texas Supreme Court"
The progressives are not happy when their crackpot conspiracy theories about Jan. 6 are debunked by the FBI. Yes, there was chaos but it was more opportunistic than premeditated. (By the way, I'm not a Trumpkin, but I do look at the facts.)
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
"Roger Stone"
And the Final Jeopardy question is:
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
What Jeopardy host never actually hosted the show?
"Mike Richards steps down as 'Jeopardy!' host amid a series of scandals"
My God, you are a pathetic neo-con political whore. You should be impeached for the fact you were part of the reason why all those Americans were there in the first place, never mind responsible for thousands of American deaths and untold billions of future taxpayer payments.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
You are a pathetic excuse for a human being. You don't know what the FUCK a terrorist is. Babbitt was a USAF veteran, and trespassing is not a capital offense.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
I don't give a damn about pathetic Capitol police whitewashing cold-blooded murder of a woman who did not pose a mortal threat to him or anyone, totally unconstitutional by any reasonable standard. That son of a bitch murdered an unarmed woman, a USAF veteran.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
"Ashlie Babbitt" https://t.co/J3fkensNKT
Who really cares about someone who can only win a match if it's scripted for him? Why sign some washed-up UFC fighter who never won a match on his own?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
"CM Punk"
If you wait to vaccinate until you get COVID-19, it may be too late. Imagine what you would say to your loved ones from a deathbed. It's one thing when there wasn't a vaccine, but gambling your life on some garbage you read on the web?https://t.co/Thr1W8QDCd
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 20, 2021
"Dr. Fauci"
In Bakker's world, God can do anything except hear your prayers through a facemask.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
"Jim Bakker"
I haven't checked your other figures, but your 2016 election summary is an outright lie. I voted for Johnson and he got 3%. I know Clinton got under 50%, 48.2% to be precise.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
A partisan troll recently praised the whitewash of the Capitol policeman who had executed Mrs. Babbitt on Jan. 6, arguing she was a domestic terrorist who had it coming to her. I respond:https://t.co/GCxuGmxuRb
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
I would. And millions of other Americans who cherish our heritage as a country built by immigrants.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
Acosta https://t.co/FxsfvbtvZU
The issue isn't about who lost Afghanistan. It's of being really careful of what you wish for.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
Acosta
Trump is the "genius" who hired Sessions, Bolton, Miller, Omarosa, and Miller and then whined about them. Don't forget: Trump blamed Romney's defeat on his "cruel" self-deportation policy on migrants--and then built his campaign and Presidency on scapegoating immigrants.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
Miller
A Trump rally is like wishing for the revival of Gilligan's Island--even if it means the cast getting marooned again. #TrumpRally
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
There is no doubt that Stephen Miller is a repulsive xenophobic bastard, but Donald Trump could have fired his sorry ass from the get-go. Trump used anti-immigration to buy his way into the White House on the backs of morally-reprehensible bastard voters. https://t.co/xLFcyHBgWq
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
Trump is only sorry that Biden had the balls to do what Bush, Obama and Trump couldn't or wouldn't. We never had the Constitutional right to be in Afghanistan in the first place. https://t.co/3A285Ou7sy
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
The son of a bitch was a traitor to America to what he allowed on January 6.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 21, 2021
Not a fan for seeing Becky Lynch, a babyface, squashing babyface champ Bianca Belair for the belt without any storyline behind it.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 22, 2021
#SummerSlam
I have mentioned before how I was listening to Sunday talk show podcasts when one evil son of a bitch spouting such anti-immigration BS, I had to go online to the show's notes to find out who he was. Stephen Miller. God damn the bastard, Donald Trump, who hired him. https://t.co/N3JB2jRgm5
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 22, 2021
Brock Lesnar just showed up to tell Roman Reigns that he's the head of the kiddie table.#summerslam2021
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 22, 2021
Well, it makes sense they wait until the end of the main event to bring in Lesnar. But I'll be honest: I thought they would bring him in at the end of the Lashley match when it looked like Lashley was trying to maim Goldberg after the bout was over.#summerslam2021
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 22, 2021
Well, Lesnar has made it officially cool for a guy to wear a ponytail. I guess he's watched one too many Bianca Belair matches.#summerslam2021
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 22, 2021
It figures that Goldberg's son would somehow be scripted into the match. Now Rey Mysterio "earned" a title shot after Reigns went after Dominik, so this is another repeated storyline: you know after what Lashley did to his kid, Goldberg is out for revenge.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 22, 2021
"Goldberg"
Trump has never given a speech as good as Patton's. Can you imagine hearing Trump after Patton? It's like being promised ice cream and you get frozen yogurt.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) August 22, 2021
"Patton"
