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drdrbrockman.bsky.social • 89 days ago

By punishing the disaster victims?

WELKER: Can you commit that California disaster relief won't have strings attached?

MIKE JOHNSON: No, I won't commit to that ... when state and local officials make foolish policy decisions that make the disaster exponentially worse, we need to factor that in.

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mariallivia.bsky.social•89 days ago

it is common sense that Louisiana has natural disasters made worse by this jerk, blowing hot air into the ether.

shoey18.bsky.social•89 days ago

Then by that logic, Red States that have terrible rankings on education And healthcare outcomes should also not get handouts.

ind84124.bsky.social•89 days ago

I hope the dems are ready play this game each and every time a hurricane or tornados hit red states.

maggied860.bsky.social•89 days ago

This is the kind of crazy making BS that I loathe. This politics over people is insane. MAGA has lost their humanity!

ralivan.bsky.social•89 days ago

Why does he care? Is the GOP afraid of losing the Republican vote in SoCal? There is nothing for him to lose politically by fucking over Californians.

heavymetalmike.bsky.social•89 days ago

I can’t say fuck this guy enough

snogg3.bsky.social•89 days ago

Did she go on to ask him to list those foolish policies?

Journalism is failing us over and over.

dangergirl6.bsky.social•89 days ago

And did she push back & ask does that apply to even worse policy decisions made in hurricane states

Did she mention California has more republicans than Florida?

photolarose.bsky.social•89 days ago

The guy from Louisiana wants to condition relief. Oh the hypocrisy. There's a special place in hell for people like him.

2beertodd.bsky.social•89 days ago

Taxation without representation

marti418.bsky.social•89 days ago

Weasel Johnson has the nerve to call himself a Christian.

wingfoot1618.bsky.social•88 days ago

Of course, johnson’s a dickhead

labsp61.bsky.social•89 days ago

Why doesn't he come right out and say that the 'foolish decision' was in not voting for 🍊💩🤡?

digitmusic.bsky.social•89 days ago

We shoulda raked the leaves in our forests.

th1nman.bsky.social•89 days ago

That's as we say in Ireland as big a gobsh1te as ever lived!!

csbricker.bsky.social•89 days ago

That is what they do. Politics over human suffering

oldcountrylawyer.bsky.social•89 days ago

But instead of challenging him Welker just moves on to her next stupid question.

boxermom81.bsky.social•89 days ago

Right?! We need people to push back!

2the7thgen.bsky.social•88 days ago

Sure. The cruelty is the payoff for sociopaths.

flanwoman2002.bsky.social•89 days ago

So Louisiana should get nothing when disaster strikes. I get how this works.

mark-laustrup2024.bsky.social•89 days ago

Is that bullshit hanging off his lip? Yes, poor land use policy exacerbated the problem. Who controls land use policy? Land speculators, developers and the real estate industry, that's who. And I suspect they're predominantly Republicans.

ecpayne.bsky.social•89 days ago

And what about the policy choices in Louisiana pre and post Katrina?

asp65.bsky.social•89 days ago

Maybe all states with representatives that voted against infrastructure shouldn't have received any money. Yes I know a few refused it hello Florida.

cdbrow1.bsky.social•89 days ago

Vote for Republicans or we will burn down your houses again.

janepor00325520.bsky.social•89 days ago

The cruelty is the point.

artweber.bsky.social•89 days ago

Trump has no problem using EXTORTION to get what he wants, with human suffering as leverage.

Just remember how he interacted with blue state governors during the Covid crisis.

holemanb.bsky.social•89 days ago

His only job is to protect citizens not punish state officials!

martyd409.bsky.social•89 days ago

Be Red or be dead (to MAGA) 🤷

pcnaslund.bsky.social•89 days ago

uber christian of him

tacos-in-denver.bsky.social•89 days ago

What “decision”? - Can we look at the “decisions” your home state of Louisiana has made that led it straight to the bottom of every metric that’s important?

lkd98.bsky.social•89 days ago

How can anyone agree with a politician having to think about people suffering and say “nah”…What a completely horrible asshole!

kamtbm.bsky.social•89 days ago

I’m sure the rules have changed. Next hurricane that hits Louisiana will require an assessment of any local or state policies that were flawed before disaster relief is made available.

rockney.bsky.social•89 days ago

Spin and outright LIES to justify HARMING PEOPLE because they don't suck Trump's cock.

leftcoasteroc.bsky.social•89 days ago

What are those supposed policies that made the disaster worse, and how are they similar or different to policies in Florida, North Carolina or Texas?

rainerschein.bsky.social•89 days ago

In LA they defunded the Fire Department to give the cops more money, but somehow I don't think a Republican would bring that up.

cduvin.bsky.social•89 days ago

Why don't these reporter ask the logical follow up questions? I can't even watch these shows any more.

leftcoasteroc.bsky.social•89 days ago

The television format simply is unsuited to covering politics generally and lying Republicans specifically. The GOP has perfected running out the television clock, as it were. They deny, deflect and lie until the newsytainer says he/she has to go to a commercial.

maisiepubblechook.bsky.social•89 days ago

If they'd ever had the inclination to ask sharp questions, the rush by legacy media to prop up the new regime would have tamped that down right quick. We should expect the networks to start competing with Fox in the servility sweepstakes.

metalwerewolf.bsky.social•89 days ago

Any federal mandate has to be paid by the federal government, they cannot force the state or local government to enact such measures without providing the state the funds to do so. Hence why sanctuary cities exist because they won't use their resources to assist in federal enforcement.

slackermom.bsky.social•89 days ago

So the next time Texas experiences major flooding, the feds should hold back aid until developers there aren’t allowed to pave over wetlands, right? And we shouldn’t help people harmed by Texas’ stupid energy policy, right? Just stupid shit as always.

article1fan.bsky.social•89 days ago

MAGA is full of fake Christians.

gumbomaniac.bsky.social•89 days ago

Ask Mike Johnson , from Louisiana, if it is human error to build an entire city @ ,or below ,known water levels making it extremely prone to flooding ? Like NOLA. What a divisive, partisan ass. As Un-American as u can get. What would Jesus do Mike?

bluerthanusual.bsky.social•89 days ago

And Johnson is just making this up. Bc they all hate CA and Newsom. Zero evidence of mismanagement. MAGA playing the misinformation game again.

snogg3.bsky.social•89 days ago

They assume Gavin will eventually be running for president. This is their opening salvo for 2028.

capuchadou.bsky.social•89 days ago

Christianity, as practiced, has always had a sadistic side to its implementation, based on the politics of its practitioner.

jsunrise.bsky.social•89 days ago

And he is from Louisiana...

boxermom81.bsky.social•89 days ago

Which proves how stupid and uneducated he is. California pays more than it takes. But let’s not talk about that.

jock101.bsky.social•89 days ago

Seems to me that my tax dollars keep going to rebuild homes in highly vulnerable areas in those Gulf states. Pensacola Beach was scraped clean of houses in the 90s. They're back and will be washed away again. What's the plan, Mikey?

labsp61.bsky.social•89 days ago

How many houses in Rodanthe NC were washed into the ocean? Will they be rebuilt with the insurance dollars that we inland will have to overpay in order for these people to afford to have second homes on the coast?

chiaroscurodc.bsky.social•89 days ago

Does Mike Johnson realize he is from Louisiana?

sosboss.bsky.social•89 days ago

Mike Johnson…I wonder what he’s like in his Bible study groups?

elsiemi.bsky.social•89 days ago

The cruelty is the point. It takes a lot to get a “real” Christian man to lie, so I wonder why it’s so easy for Johnson to do so!

mitchkreps.bsky.social•89 days ago

Problem is that it will play big back in his district.

werewof1.bsky.social•89 days ago

Time for Blue States to take care of themselves as Red states help no one!

infinitelyloopy.bsky.social•89 days ago

Foolish policy decisions such as…?

Forest management in an area with no forests to manage?

Failure to stop hurricane force winds?

Maybe we should evacuate areas of Louisiana given they are in high risk zones and a failure to restrict building is a foolish policy?

Just curious.

ggl25.bsky.social•89 days ago

The people's Speaker speaks against the people

michellenonumbr.bsky.social•89 days ago

Rs don't mind kicking people when they are down...

maisiepubblechook.bsky.social•89 days ago

They positively look for opportunities to do so.

danst3.bsky.social•89 days ago

Plus you know that the "conditions" will have absolutely nothing to do with California policies - it will end up being something national like the debt ceiling...

photos-by-jcw.bsky.social•89 days ago

The serious problem is YOU!

photos-by-jcw.bsky.social•89 days ago

DISGUSTING!

roby-zz-dahlia.bsky.social•89 days ago

Why not? Those who aren't "his people," and those disasters in which the cult didn't lose much (if anything), well, they aren't worth his spending a single brain cell on. After all, he doesn't have that many brain cells to use as it is, and I fear he can't afford to waste them on the "riff-raff."

cduvin.bsky.social•89 days ago

So, did she ask him "What about Florida"? Why should they get relief with no strings attached. How about making them stop building homes in flood zones.

herodotush.bsky.social•89 days ago

Well, in a few months, when hurricanes threaten his state, I hope he members this pompous drivel.

spinynorma.bsky.social•89 days ago

So I guess the next time there’s a hurricane, strings should be attached to FEMA relief because they failed to properly plan for an act of god?

cbdude.bsky.social•89 days ago

Is monitoring those “state and local officials” part of Mikey Johnson and Congress’s job?

mmlohmar.bsky.social•89 days ago

Mike Johnson auditions for a starring role in Mean Girls 3.

cleece.bsky.social•89 days ago

That’s the plan…”you didn’t vote for us so go F yourself”

pegstoneher.bsky.social•89 days ago

But a lot of #MAGA did vote for them so they will suffer too. Meanwhile the #MSM just keeps sucking up and never challenges these talking points.

rizzyricardo.bsky.social•89 days ago

what a weasel in almost human form he is.

fathefree.bsky.social•89 days ago

How much in GDP does Louisiana contribute to the system?

daddyboy9.bsky.social•89 days ago

Who in Califonia caused the current drought? Did Newsome bring the Santa Ann winds. This man is too stupid to lead a jr high student council.

stilljackrabbit.bsky.social•89 days ago

So when tornados flatten towns in Missouri & Kansas during a Dem held House & Presidency; they better learn to start voting blue if they need assistance.

wdd623.bsky.social•89 days ago

Hey Welker, how about a follow-up question. Does this hold true for RED states?

chriswann.bsky.social•89 days ago

Quit giving this media and Johnson Oxygen!

invinaveritas.bsky.social•89 days ago

Punishing non-MAGA is the entire point of the GOP's existence now.

gjack821.bsky.social•88 days ago

He's a Christian?

nikkichristi.bsky.social•89 days ago

And Jesus said, "Punish the victims of natural disasters according to their political views."

cencalmike.bsky.social•89 days ago

"Love thy neighbor according to what they do politically." said our Savior, Donald, at the Sermon at Mar-A-Lago. - from the Trump Bible, MAGA translation

mccloysong.bsky.social•89 days ago

9/24/24 "Ron DeSantis removes references to climate change from state law." Where the fuck are the conditions for their hurricane relief federal aid?!?!??

jamesschilf.bsky.social•89 days ago

how about the Texas power grid?
going to Cancun didn't solve that problem

iplayguitarbad.bsky.social•89 days ago

Presumably Johnson will apply this same logic when a natural disaster hits a red state. Repubs are nothing if not consistent in their opinions, right?

ravenna321.bsky.social•89 days ago

California's like, fine then, I'm out, and taking my fifth in the world ranked economy with me.

merryannagain.bsky.social•89 days ago

Actually someone should just ask him “why do you want to punish the fire victims.” Bc that is what Johnson wants to do.

roberts-rants.bsky.social•89 days ago

Kristin Welker: Every parish in your Louisiana district was declared a disaster area after Hurricane Ida. Hurricanes in Louisiana are as predictable as fires in California. Should hurricane disaster relief to your constituents be subject to conditions?

She didn't ask that. She should have.

harleygold.bsky.social•89 days ago

She should have pushed back and said exactly what you just mentioned. Otherwise, this continues the same old BS.

diana-geraghty.bsky.social•89 days ago

Well we need to look at the red states building codes next time they have hurricane damage. We had 100 mph winds blowing embers everywhere. What an idiot Mike Johnson is Gavin Newsom will fight for my friends who lost their homes. Some even voted for T...

sisterresister.bsky.social•89 days ago

Surely Welker followed up by asking if that applies to coastal states in the East that allow housing to be built in flood zones.

stevendiamond.bsky.social•89 days ago

Fuq Elon. Fuq Zuk, Fuq the Orange Baboon and Fuq every politician that voted to kill apps so they can control the narrative. It’s time to stop accepting what we can’t change and changing what we are no longer willing to accept. #tiktok

rocbrady.bsky.social•89 days ago

The suffering of Ca pple is merely a tool for gop authoritarianism. GOP is demonstrating their intent towards a one party state. (Note: @marcelias.bsky.social fierce election battles going on right now).

rocbrady.bsky.social•89 days ago

GOP wants Gov Newsom destroyed, as effectively as they will use Ca.wild fires to deceive the public by creating gop “governance mismanagement” lies about the fires, to end Newsom’s career.

rocbrady.bsky.social•89 days ago

They used border lies to obstruct funding for Ukraine, halted na sec military appointments weakening our military, over what medical care soldiers can receive.

rocbrady.bsky.social•89 days ago

The willingness of gop to use suffering, and the infliction of harm as a means to achieve their P-2025 agenda, should not be underestimated. They want a one party state. They do not support democracy.

rocbrady.bsky.social•89 days ago

They intend to destroy our government institutions using a variety of means. There is no other logical explanation for their actions.

newlife25.bsky.social•89 days ago

All Welker does is play gotcha interviews! Her interviews fall flat in this MAGA era!

I really miss Tim Russert!

ladydi18.bsky.social•89 days ago

Oh I miss Tim Russert too!!!

rabbitlifecoach.bsky.social•89 days ago

In any proper society anyone even bringing up the possibility of telling people in need of recovery help after a disaster that they had to jump through hoops would be castigated and condemned from every pulpit in the nation and wind up being tarred and feathered and ridden on a rail Coast to Coast

survivorsr.bsky.social•89 days ago

Aren't some of those red states still waiting on their relief money?

boxermom81.bsky.social•89 days ago

No!

survivorsr.bsky.social•89 days ago

2. Never mind for this yr's budget for Homeland. &fema is part of Homeland . All that money for deporting people might get yanked out of Femas funding.

survivorsr.bsky.social•89 days ago

1.And the funding was sup to be fully funded in Jan. but Repubs. held it up, I might be wrong. Fema w/ still short quite a bit, I'm pretty sure March is next vote,they still haven't fully funded fema for Last yr,

survivorsr.bsky.social•89 days ago

Actually they are. Several of them were complaining they still haven't received funding promised. North Carolina was one of them.

katlandkat.bsky.social•89 days ago

North Carolina has been hampered by all the misinformation and disinformation
Relief workers put in danger
All should be there but.............liars are stopping it
What exactly are they waiting for j/a

survivorsr.bsky.social•89 days ago

They were waiting for congress to pass funding and it's been held up, while everyone put their programs in the pot.

survivorsr.bsky.social•89 days ago

Liars, Maga, conspiracy theorists all worked against help getting there. It was ridiculous.

slackermom.bsky.social•89 days ago

And where did you hear that? Truth Social?

survivorsr.bsky.social•89 days ago

Good God, why would I ever venture on that cesspit.

slackermom.bsky.social•89 days ago

My point is this - the Biden administration isn’t holding back any aid simply because North Carolina is a “red” state. Your comment, in the context of the conversation, seemed to indicate that you believe the aid isn’t there due to political disagreements.

thronebird.bsky.social•89 days ago

Christianity's finest hour...🤢

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