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OldBaldy1701E

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8. I have to wonder what financial ties Mitch has to the MIC?

Fri Feb 24, 2023, 08:25 PM

Feb 2023

Because this statement is hysterical.

"...and make significant investments in military modernization and our defense-industrial capacities that are commensurate with the major challenges we face.”

We are already the most modern military on the planet. How much money do you make in the military game, Mitch? You DO realize that most of the 'challenges' we face are of our own creation, yes? No? Oh... never mind.

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Mitch McConnell tells U.S. to 'wake up' to threat of Russia on Ukraine war anniversary [View all] News Junkie Feb 2023 OP

Ok, there's some kind of shift in the time/space continuum as... brush Feb 2023 #1

Impending retirement, fewer irons (except DoD) in the fire? yonder Feb 2023 #7

I was just saying the other day I think ol' Mitch will retire at the end of his term. Dustlawyer Feb 2023 #56

I get the distinct feeling ol' Mitch is not a fan of Kevin agingdem Feb 2023 #13

I read decades ago, and I don't know how true it was then, nor if it still holds true... electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #88

He's disagreeing with blue-wave Feb 2023 #19

Makes sense to me. ShazzieB Feb 2023 #22

trump would definitely be a candidate quality issue. brush Feb 2023 #25

THIS. It's the only rational explanation ... As we all know Mitch wants the Republicon Party to KPN Feb 2023 #62

Wants more and more money for the MIC...said so explicitly, so get lost Mitch. Alexander Of Assyria Feb 2023 #27

Huh? We're talking more money for Ukraine aide. brush Feb 2023 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #38

What the war has proven is weapons stockpiles decrease at a alarming rate in a modern war. EX500rider Feb 2023 #59

don't let him full you Snoopy 7 Feb 2023 #30

Why would you think McTurtle agreeing for funds to Ukraine... brush Feb 2023 #41

Shit. A million dollars is chump change for Mitch. fleabiscuit Feb 2023 #58

What's up is what has always been...Yertle is for sure a vicious bastard, Volaris Feb 2023 #34

THIS!!☝️ onetexan Feb 2023 #52

Exactly! He's very clear in his message that russia is a threat to the US PortTack Feb 2023 #57

Agreed. He's a smart, tough old bird, but I think he's one the right side... brush Feb 2023 #69

From day 1 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine I felt horrified how harun Feb 2023 #54

It hasn't made the worst of our worst look right. KPN Feb 2023 #63

Biden and Dems for the most part know we can do both. brush Feb 2023 #70

Agree, they all know we can do both. GOP just doesn't want to take any extra harun Feb 2023 #72

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Good! Tell deSadist to Wake the Cha Feb 2023 #2

deSadist is hoping Putin will do for him, what he did for El Cheeto in 2016 peppertree Feb 2023 #15

Ron the Evil Smurf😂😂😂nt Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #35

Those boots... peppertree Feb 2023 #36

Hah! Every time I see this I think... Abolishinist Feb 2023 #39

Talk about beauty and the beast! peppertree Feb 2023 #40

This one's pretty good as well... Abolishinist Feb 2023 #42

No doubt about it - he'll never live that one down peppertree Feb 2023 #43

I posted something about Ron's white go-go boots a few days ago Bayard Feb 2023 #49

Well it is pretty standard attire around commercial fishing boats in Fla nt EX500rider Feb 2023 #60

These boots are make for Wokin'!!!! Layzeebeaver Feb 2023 #86

Puss-in boots? What a joke of a man! The military dressed and capped man is smiling his ass off! machoneman Feb 2023 #53

The U.S. is already aware, Mitch BaronChocula Feb 2023 #3

Well, to be fair... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #9

Then Moscow Mitch, why don't you wake up your own repugs, some of whom refuse to SWBTATTReg Feb 2023 #4

I think most Democrats are fully awake Warpy Feb 2023 #5

Agreed. And when the hell is Russia going to ever go to a democratically... brush Feb 2023 #71

I think they're going to need a long time to fgure it out Warpy Feb 2023 #81

Great analysis. I hadn't realized the '90s was so traumatic... brush Feb 2023 #87

Mitch is WOKE, Mitch is WOKE... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #6

It looks like the GOP presidential primaries may turn out to be a blood bath! ShazzieB Feb 2023 #24

Indeed, he's woke on this issue, which makes him 99%... brush Feb 2023 #73

That much? 2naSalit Feb 2023 #74

Well, maybe 99.5%? brush Feb 2023 #75

Ya know... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #76

He does come from the generation when the USSR was our staunch enemy. brush Feb 2023 #77

I've thought about that... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #78

I have to wonder what financial ties Mitch has to the MIC? OldBaldy1701E Feb 2023 #8

that was (I believe) particularly aimed at our allies stopdiggin Feb 2023 #29

I detest Mitch McConnell slightlv Feb 2023 #33

"....most of the 'challenges' we face are of our own creation, yes?" EX500rider Feb 2023 #61

You think those three things are 'most of the challenges we face'? (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2023 #82

In a thread about the Ukraine war, yes. EX500rider Feb 2023 #83

I thought being woke wasn't a GOP thing. texasfiddler Feb 2023 #10

I am so tired of these stupid words made up and spread by right-wing non-think tanks SouthernDem4ever Feb 2023 #79

Why don't you first address your GQP pals in the House?!? BigmanPigman Feb 2023 #11

Does this mean madamesilverspurs Feb 2023 #12

While collecting millions of dirty Putin money, of course. peppertree Feb 2023 #14

Well Moscow Mitch, you should know. Are you regretting your past relationship japple Feb 2023 #16

"Holiday from history"-- I like that. And its accurate. oldsoftie Feb 2023 #17

If Moscow Mitch says something and FOX doesn't report it Mr. Ected Feb 2023 #18

it's HIS FUCKING PARTY that is the fucking problem Skittles Feb 2023 #20

Moscow Mitch decides he doesn't want Moscow Mitch as his epitaph dalton99a Feb 2023 #21

Aluminum Plant Sessuch Feb 2023 #23

That was before the sanctions, and I thought it was Deripaska FakeNoose Feb 2023 #37

Comrade Mitch says what now? BradBo Feb 2023 #26

It would appear someone cut off his supply of rubles. C Moon Feb 2023 #28

Get Woke? IronLionZion Feb 2023 #31

Moscow Mitch must own Lockheed Martin or Raytheon stock. roamer65 Feb 2023 #44

Hey Mitch, why don't you start with Russian TV aka Fox News SouthernDem4ever Feb 2023 #45

Putin's last check must have bounced. LudwigPastorius Feb 2023 #46

MoscowMitch should ask hair furhair how many military top secrets he sold to putler Justice matters. Feb 2023 #47

Oh, and BTW, he was sleeping when he refused to tell his GQP colleagues... Justice matters. Feb 2023 #48

Mitch McConnell is the greatest threat to America. pfitz59 Feb 2023 #50

I have good news for McConnell DFW Feb 2023 #51

REPUBLICONS IN DISARRAY!! oswaldactedalone Feb 2023 #55

It shows you how insane the republican party has become Mysterian Feb 2023 #64

Wake up? What has Biden and the USA been doing for the last year with Ukraine? LiberalFighter Feb 2023 #65

Where was Mitch when Trump was caught getting help from Russia during the 2016 elections? cstanleytech Feb 2023 #66

Republicans are only "skeptical" of Ukraine's fight... Beartracks Feb 2023 #68

I hate to agree with Mitch, but he's right. Better to spend billions now to defeat Russia than Martin68 Feb 2023 #80

moscow mitch the traitor and asshole who ignored russians attacks on the us political system samsingh Feb 2023 #84

I Guess that Putin's last check... keroro gunsou Feb 2023 #85

Mitch advising people to be woke. twodogsbarking Feb 2023 #89

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