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DFW

(54,302 posts)
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 12:01 PM Jul 2019

When you see McTurtle on TV whining about "Moscow Mitch" on the Senate floor (!!!!)

You know two things:

1.) It has really gone viral, and fast

2.) This one penetrated his thick armor. THIS one bothers him plenty.

If he's putting his pain in the Congressional Record, which is archived permanently, then he's upset. It was more important for him to whine than to keep "Moscow Mitch" from being preserved for the history books.

I'm far from saying he is starting to crack a bit at the seams, but the term "Moscow Mitch" WAS brought to national television by a Republican, a fact he conspicuously distorted in his rant.........

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When you see McTurtle on TV whining about "Moscow Mitch" on the Senate floor (!!!!) (Original Post) DFW Jul 2019 OP
Yep. Keep hitting that weak spot! dalton99a Jul 2019 #1
That would make a fabulous postcard. avebury Jul 2019 #13
2020 Fundraising Idea TheRealNorth Jul 2019 #14
I would like to send one murielm99 Jul 2019 #20
Man, that struck a nerve, because there seems to be a heck of a lot of truth to it! TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #15
Keep it up. Make it very public. Mount the billboards. Repeat daily and often. N/T Guilded Lilly Jul 2019 #2
Yes. Do this. TryLogic Jul 2019 #57
You mean "thick shell"..... :-P nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2019 #3
GMTA! lastlib Jul 2019 #22
Turtle shells are pretty tough, but not tough enough to resist a good internet meme. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #4
He's just figured out that Chump won't lift a finger to help him FakeNoose Jul 2019 #5
LOL dewsgirl Jul 2019 #26
Lol love it onetexan Jul 2019 #29
Hilarious. trev Jul 2019 #35
that's gruesome but excellent Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2019 #42
Excellent. This and DFW's OP are both spot on. Hortensis Jul 2019 #52
Everyday someone in the Democratic caucus needs to call him Moscow mitch kimbutgar Jul 2019 #6
maybe we bdamomma Jul 2019 #67
Oh yes, Wellstone ruled Jul 2019 #7
If he's crying, that means we're getting hits in... Wounded Bear Jul 2019 #8
exactly bdamomma Jul 2019 #68
And now we know MuseRider Jul 2019 #9
Yep. And only WE the People can keep this thing viral for #MoscowMitch Captain Zero Jul 2019 #10
As Andrew Gillum's and my grandmother's would say: StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #11
#MoscowMitch G_j Jul 2019 #12
All he had to do was ignore it DFW Jul 2019 #16
Truth is.. brandnewday2009 Jul 2019 #17
Moscow Mitch forever. The signs, hats , balloons ect. will follow. nt oasis Jul 2019 #18
So, let me get this straight. kag Jul 2019 #19
It was put in the Congressional Record by McConnell himself DFW Jul 2019 #65
He may not be cracking at the seams, but his china chin has been exposed! PWPippinesq Jul 2019 #21
moscow mitch bdamomma Jul 2019 #69
Like Rebl2 Jul 2019 #23
Need billboards in Kentucky Auggie Jul 2019 #24
Like this? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jul 2019 #37
Yes!!! Moscow Mitch too. Traitor turtle. Whatever. Auggie Jul 2019 #44
It sits right on one of the busiest sections of I-65 too. yellowdogintexas Jul 2019 #56
love that bdamomma Jul 2019 #70
This makes a great chant for rallies: nocoincidences Jul 2019 #25
It really does. dewsgirl Jul 2019 #27
Ditch rich Moscow Mitch Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2019 #46
If there is a shop somewhere printing and distributing those signs DFW Jul 2019 #64
his wife bdamomma Jul 2019 #71
Well, I think it would just be terrible if people started referring to him as Moscow Mitch... Frustratedlady Jul 2019 #28
I really feel bad that we're doing this to him.............keep reading! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #31
Is anyone running against MM? BonnieJW Jul 2019 #30
YES, there are 2 Democrats running against him. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #32
Not only that, but her numbers are neck-and-neck. trev Jul 2019 #36
I'm not from bdamomma Jul 2019 #72
I'm having a hard time believing his anger was sincere. Kurt V. Jul 2019 #33
Moscow Mitch, Russian Ryan (I think he took a plea deal to leave office) Baltimike Jul 2019 #34
Gorky Gowdy n/m RhodeIslandOne Jul 2019 #47
It hurts because it's true. paleotn Jul 2019 #38
of course it is bdamomma Jul 2019 #73
Make that sniveling volstork Jul 2019 #39
I so love the fact that this is getting under his skin. smirkymonkey Jul 2019 #48
Agreed - finally something to wipe that smirk off his face. Marie Marie Jul 2019 #49
i prefer mccommie. pansypoo53219 Jul 2019 #40
A Repub said it first? Who was that? Hekate Jul 2019 #41
Morning Joe Marie Marie Jul 2019 #50
Former congressman (R-FL) DFW Jul 2019 #63
KR! Cha Jul 2019 #43
Watch out now, Putin's pissy little Mitch is peeved! alterfurz Jul 2019 #45
#MoscowMitch trending on Twitter NastyRiffraff Jul 2019 #51
It's hard to believe that someone who has been in pubic life as long as he has Danascot Jul 2019 #53
I'm not a twitter person but everyday for the month of August I am retweeting Moscow Mitch kimbutgar Jul 2019 #54
He did say he loves to play Whack-a-Mole. czarjak Jul 2019 #55
Boo Hoo Gothmog Jul 2019 #58
Google the phrase "Moscow Mitch" a couple of times per day dobleremolque Jul 2019 #59
+1 oasis Jul 2019 #61
I Wish we could dump "Russian Rand" as well... kyburbonkid Jul 2019 #60
"hyperventillating hacks" will become his "nattering nabobs of negativism" ehrnst Jul 2019 #62
good he deserves to bdamomma Jul 2019 #66
Too damn bad. calimary Jul 2019 #74

avebury

(10,951 posts)
13. That would make a fabulous postcard.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 12:25 PM
Jul 2019

Imagine if the Democrats sent boxes of it to all 50 states. The local Democrat offices could filter them out to people to mail them in to McConnell's office.

murielm99

(30,717 posts)
20. I would like to send one
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 01:14 PM
Jul 2019

to my scummy Congressman. Maybe a lot of people could do that.

We could send masses of them to Moscow Mitch, too. I don't care if he throws them away. They keep track of their mail and phone calls.

kimbutgar

(21,056 posts)
6. Everyday someone in the Democratic caucus needs to call him Moscow mitch
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 12:10 PM
Jul 2019

A destroyer of American democracy. Why do you hate free and fair elections Mitch? Who are your reAlly representing Mitch Russia or Kentucky? That little sweetheart deal you have with the Russian oligarch will probably end up costing Kentucky taxpayers in the subsidies you give him.

bdamomma

(63,801 posts)
67. maybe we
Wed Jul 31, 2019, 10:36 AM
Jul 2019

should ask Mitch's constituents if he cares about them.

Trump would throw him under the bus too.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
7. Oh yes,
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 12:11 PM
Jul 2019

Moscow Mitch cries Turtle Tears. He loves to name call,but,when it is inbound,cry me a river. Their picking on me.

Captain Zero

(6,785 posts)
10. Yep. And only WE the People can keep this thing viral for #MoscowMitch
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 12:20 PM
Jul 2019

#MoscowMitch isn't getting off this hook.

DFW

(54,302 posts)
16. All he had to do was ignore it
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 12:34 PM
Jul 2019

And it would have faded away except for a few internet boards like ours.

Now, he enshrined it for all time in the Congressional Record! Not too swift. Now he's Москва Мич worldwide.

kag

(4,078 posts)
19. So, let me get this straight.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 01:13 PM
Jul 2019

"Cocaine Mitch" was funny enough to put on a t-shirt and fundraise off of, but "Moscow Mitch" is a slur worthy of the Congressional Record!

Whatever.

DFW

(54,302 posts)
65. It was put in the Congressional Record by McConnell himself
Wed Jul 31, 2019, 10:23 AM
Jul 2019

Everything said at a Congressional podium, Senate or House, becomes part of the CR.

yellowdogintexas

(22,231 posts)
56. It sits right on one of the busiest sections of I-65 too.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:45 PM
Jul 2019

The three interstate exits leading to Mammoth Cave National Park are along that section of highway

DFW

(54,302 posts)
64. If there is a shop somewhere printing and distributing those signs
Wed Jul 31, 2019, 10:19 AM
Jul 2019

Tell me where to contribute!

McGrath campaign, are you listening?

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
28. Well, I think it would just be terrible if people started referring to him as Moscow Mitch...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 02:10 PM
Jul 2019

with each Tweet and/or Facebook post. Just terrible.

His blood pressure seems to be soaring and I thought I saw some crocodile tears beginning to form.

Just terrible, I say...

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,528 posts)
31. I really feel bad that we're doing this to him.............keep reading!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 02:37 PM
Jul 2019

Yeah, NOT!

Poor baby Moscow Mitch.........oh where is my violin???




BonnieJW

(2,258 posts)
30. Is anyone running against MM?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 02:33 PM
Jul 2019

Is there a Dem running? The nickname plus the fact that he ignored miners suffering from black lung disease who had come to meet with him could make anyone running against him a winner.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,528 posts)
32. YES, there are 2 Democrats running against him.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 02:39 PM
Jul 2019

Amy McGrath is one and I don't remember the other one's name.

Amy is first rate! Check her out.

bdamomma

(63,801 posts)
72. I'm not from
Wed Jul 31, 2019, 10:58 AM
Jul 2019

Kentucky but I gave a donation to Amy, crap he needs to have his ass thrown out, even Susan Collins is whining too regarding how her poll numbers are plummeting in Maine. Karma is a bitch huh?

Baltimike

(4,138 posts)
34. Moscow Mitch, Russian Ryan (I think he took a plea deal to leave office)
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 02:44 PM
Jul 2019

I think Trey Gowdy did too.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
48. I so love the fact that this is getting under his skin.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:51 PM
Jul 2019

He always acts so smug and arrogant.

It's about time we have finally found his Achilles's heel. We just have to keep at it. Billboards, phone calls and fliers all over Kentucky. They need to know what Mitch has REALLY been up to, while they get poorer and keep losing their healthcare coverage.

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
49. Agreed - finally something to wipe that smirk off his face.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:06 PM
Jul 2019

And smirking is not an easy thing to do when you have no lips.

Danascot

(4,690 posts)
53. It's hard to believe that someone who has been in pubic life as long as he has
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:10 PM
Jul 2019

doesn't realize that:

1) Whining about it draws more attention to it and spreads it further, and

2) He protests too much which gives credence to the accusation.

kimbutgar

(21,056 posts)
54. I'm not a twitter person but everyday for the month of August I am retweeting Moscow Mitch
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:59 PM
Jul 2019

Whenever I see it in a post.

Take the 30 day pledge to retweet Moscow Mitch if you’re on twitter to drive him nuts!

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