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The republican party can vecere bracis meis. Idiots. NATO works.Wow. What the hell......
Many not surprisingly are Trump supporters.
Nearly one-third of the House Republican Caucus on Tuesday night voted against a resolution that vowed support for both democratic values and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — the alliance of countries that seeks to keep peace and prevent threats from illiberal countries.
The resolution passed by a vote of 362 - 63, with all 63 "no" votes coming from Republican members — many of whom are allies of former President Donald Trump.
The resolution states that the House is voicing its "unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization," and tells President Biden to declare his "support for shared democratic values" and his commitment "to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries."
The 63 Republicans who voted against reaffirming support for NATO included Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Madison Cawthorn (R-NC), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Chip Roy (R-TX).
"NATO is a relic of the Cold War. Why should Americans pay for Europe's defense?" Massie tweeted in defense of his "no" vote Tuesday.
Even some House Republicans expressed confusion about why their colleagues voted against the resolution. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) chastised his fellow Republicans for "showing Putin sympathy."
"I don't even have a clue why ... I mean every no vote should be asked repeatedly by their local papers why," Kinzinger tweeted on Tuesday night.
"I hope my party can finally remember where our foundations are and actually say that we're not going to be Putin-sympathetic anymore," he added in a video posted to Twitter, adding that his hope was likely "wishful thinking."
I'm beginning to suspect that I may not live long enough to see the Republican Party put its train back on the rails. They seem to have collectively embraced no discernible policy, other than to try to undo any initiative that doesn't come directly from the guano licking wing of their party.Nearly one-third of the House Republican Caucus on Tuesday night voted against a resolution that vowed support for both democratic values and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — the alliance of countries that seeks to keep peace and prevent threats from illiberal countries.
The resolution passed by a vote of 362 - 63, with all 63 "no" votes coming from Republican members — many of whom are allies of former President Donald Trump.
The resolution states that the House is voicing its "unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization," and tells President Biden to declare his "support for shared democratic values" and his commitment "to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries."
The 63 Republicans who voted against reaffirming support for NATO included Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Madison Cawthorn (R-NC), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Chip Roy (R-TX).
"I don't even have a clue why ... I mean every no vote should be asked repeatedly by their local papers why," Kinzinger tweeted on Tuesday night.
"I hope my party can finally remember where our foundations are and actually say that we're not going to be Putin-sympathetic anymore," he added in a video posted to Twitter, adding that his hope was likely "wishful thinking."
Wow. What the hell......
It doesn't enshrine CRT or promote transgendererd men in women's sports, so there's isn't anything in the resolution you would expect Republicans to get wound up about. It's as simple as the fact that the Republican Party is transforming into Putin's Party.Did you actually read the resolution before making that breathless exclamation?
What surprises me is that there are actually people...63 of them evidently...in the House who see through the spin and nonsense.Wow. What the hell......
Many not surprisingly are Trump supporters.
Nearly one-third of the House Republican Caucus on Tuesday night voted against a resolution that vowed support for both democratic values and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — the alliance of countries that seeks to keep peace and prevent threats from illiberal countries.
The resolution passed by a vote of 362 - 63, with all 63 "no" votes coming from Republican members — many of whom are allies of former President Donald Trump.
The resolution states that the House is voicing its "unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization," and tells President Biden to declare his "support for shared democratic values" and his commitment "to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries."
The 63 Republicans who voted against reaffirming support for NATO included Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Madison Cawthorn (R-NC), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Chip Roy (R-TX).
"NATO is a relic of the Cold War. Why should Americans pay for Europe's defense?" Massie tweeted in defense of his "no" vote Tuesday.
Even some House Republicans expressed confusion about why their colleagues voted against the resolution. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) chastised his fellow Republicans for "showing Putin sympathy."
"I don't even have a clue why ... I mean every no vote should be asked repeatedly by their local papers why," Kinzinger tweeted on Tuesday night.
"I hope my party can finally remember where our foundations are and actually say that we're not going to be Putin-sympathetic anymore," he added in a video posted to Twitter, adding that his hope was likely "wishful thinking."
It doesn't enshrine CRT or promote transgendererd men in women's sports, so there's isn't anything in the resolution you would expect Republicans to get wound up about. It's as simple as the fact that the Republican Party is transforming into Putin's Party.
I'm perfectly aware of why they voted against the resolution: because it was the wrong thing to do and it would get headlines.Yawn. Whether you agree with it or any, any sensible person can see that there are plenty of rational reasons not to vote for this resolution. You're just too brainwashed to understand them.
QFTRepublicans are afraid that their criminalizing voting will run afoul of NATO's commitment to democracy.
Yawn. Whether or not you agree with it, any sensible person can see that there are plenty of rational reasons not to vote for this resolution. You're just too brainwashed to understand them.
Like what?
What a shame that some folks think others trying to look out for their health during a pandemic is authoritarian? NATO bad, we get it.What surprises me is that there are actually people...63 of them evidently...in the House who see through the spin and nonsense.
They talk about "democratic values", yet the Biden pukes and their supporters across the country spent two years using every authoritarian means they could find to force Americans to do their bidding.
For example...
Shutdowns, mandates, business closures, mandatory vaccines and vaccine passports. Nobody voted for these things. There were no "democratic values" in play. These were all authoritarian measures.
I am happy to see that as least 63 people in the House won't stand for this "1984" style redefining of terms.
btw, EVERY NATO country engaged in similar authoritarian actions and not a word from NATO. So much for NATO “founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law”.
Do you disagree with the resolution? If so, what part?Did you actually read the resolution before making that breathless exclamation?
Do you disagree with the resolution? If so, what part?
Then you agree with it?I didn't say I disagree with the resolution.
Then you agree with it?
You said there were plenty of reasons not to vote for it.
What are some of them.
Do you disagree with the resolution? If so, what part?
what spin and nonsense?What surprises me is that there are actually people...63 of them evidently...in the House who see through the spin and nonsense.
They talk about "democratic values", yet the Biden pukes and their supporters across the country spent two years using every authoritarian means they could find to force Americans to do their bidding.
For example...
Shutdowns, mandates, business closures, mandatory vaccines and vaccine passports. Nobody voted for these things. There were no "democratic values" in play. These were all authoritarian measures.
I am happy to see that as least 63 people in the House won't stand for this "1984" style redefining of terms.
btw, EVERY NATO country engaged in similar authoritarian actions and not a word from NATO. So much for NATO “founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law”.
What surprises me is that there are actually people...63 of them evidently...in the House who see through the spin and nonsense.
They talk about "democratic values", yet the Biden pukes and their supporters across the country spent two years using every authoritarian means they could find to force Americans to do their bidding.
For example...
Shutdowns, mandates, business closures, mandatory vaccines and vaccine passports. Nobody voted for these things. There were no "democratic values" in play. These were all authoritarian measures.
I am happy to see that as least 63 people in the House won't stand for this "1984" style redefining of terms.
btw, EVERY NATO country engaged in similar authoritarian actions and not a word from NATO. So much for NATO “founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law”.
1. House Resolutions are generally useless and a waste of time.
2. NATO was formed as a defensive alliance, not as a vehicle for members to meddle in the internal politics of other members.
3. The US, while arguably getting the least security benefit from being part of NATO, bears a dramatically oversized burden from it, and so perhaps if the House is going to issue a resolution related to NATO, it at least ought to include something about encouraging the other members to pull their own weight.
4. The resolution, as written, is comically vague.
Is that enough?
Sorry. Then you are neither for or against the Resolution, but you did postI didn't say that either.
I listed several.
Mine did. Ron Estes, R Kansas.Wow. What the hell......
Many not surprisingly are Trump supporters.
Nearly one-third of the House Republican Caucus on Tuesday night voted against a resolution that vowed support for both democratic values and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — the alliance of countries that seeks to keep peace and prevent threats from illiberal countries.
The resolution passed by a vote of 362 - 63, with all 63 "no" votes coming from Republican members — many of whom are allies of former President Donald Trump.
The resolution states that the House is voicing its "unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization," and tells President Biden to declare his "support for shared democratic values" and his commitment "to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries."
The 63 Republicans who voted against reaffirming support for NATO included Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Madison Cawthorn (R-NC), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Chip Roy (R-TX).
"NATO is a relic of the Cold War. Why should Americans pay for Europe's defense?" Massie tweeted in defense of his "no" vote Tuesday.
Even some House Republicans expressed confusion about why their colleagues voted against the resolution. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) chastised his fellow Republicans for "showing Putin sympathy."
"I don't even have a clue why ... I mean every no vote should be asked repeatedly by their local papers why," Kinzinger tweeted on Tuesday night.
"I hope my party can finally remember where our foundations are and actually say that we're not going to be Putin-sympathetic anymore," he added in a video posted to Twitter, adding that his hope was likely "wishful thinking."
doesn't matter either your for it or against it.What's the "new Strategic Concept for NATO?" And what's the "Center for Democratic Resilience?"
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