Shutting Down RonJohn’s Backwards Theory On A ‘Weakened’ Ukraine

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As we’ve documented closely over the last 12 days of Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine, Republicans are offering up a confusing mix of reactions and deflections in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion. Some have praised Putin, others have condemned him. But all are mostly mad at President Biden, for a slew of reasons mostly tied to a vague assertion that he’s been weak on foreign policy since taking office.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1407944
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“I’m certainly hoping that Col. Vindman, Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi ― who used Ukraine as a pawn in their impeachment travesty ― are also recognizing and reflecting about how they weakened Ukraine, weakened the West, weakened America by the divisive politics that they play.”

“I’m certainly hoping that Col. Vindman, Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi ― who used Ukraine as a pawn in their impeachment travesty ― are also recognizing and reflecting about how they weakened Ukraine, weakened the West, weakened America by the divisive politics that they play.”

“I’m certainly hoping that Col. Vindman, Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi ― who used Ukraine as a pawn in their impeachment travesty ― are also recognizing and reflecting about how they weakened Ukraine, weakened the West, weakened America by the DIVISIVE POLITICS that they play.”

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Vindman knew that trump was doing what was best for Putin, not just trump trying to boost his crooked reelection attempts.

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Ron Johnson looks like an animated scoop of water flavored ice cream and half as smart.

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I’m waiting for “if only trump had his military parade Putin would have been bigly afraid” so it’s the democrats fault

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All we have do is consider the source, Ron Johnson, and something ain’t right in the head with that man.

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Like saying beetlejuice 3 times

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RonJon is a puppet. He makes perfect sense to Putin.

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[R]ecognizing and reflecting about how they weakened Ukraine, weakened the West, weakened America by the divisive politics that they play.

Once again projecting like an IMAX.

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If Ron “Fish Lips” Johnson gets reelected, “Wisconsin Nice” will be replaced by Wisconsin Stupid.

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I thought Russia invaded because of Hillary’s emails?

Thanks for clearing that up, Doh!-Jo.

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Republicans generally and Johnson specifically:

Every accusation is a confession.

Full stop.

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Ultimately, RonJohn is simply an ignorant, white, bigoted GQPer, like so many current Rethuglan pols.

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No argument with this assessment.

This is part I’d quibble over. Ron is true believer in what he says and does, while I believe that most GQPers, or just plain old GOPers, know how to play a part.
So just like Gohmert and some other Republicans in Congress, I truly believe the voters sent them there to get them out of their state.

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Florida is already gearing up to file a trademark infringement complaint.

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Lt Colonel Vindman is a Combat Veteran who was wounded in Defense of his Country. Johnson is a Republican POS who talks out of both sides of his mouth.

…After it was disclosed that VA Medical Centers were fudging records and thousands of veterans were waiting indefinitely for treatment, the national outcry was deafening and justified. A temporary fix was to allow the VA to contract with private health care providers for services that veterans needed but were unable to receive at the VA itself. Ninety eight U.S. Senators voted in favor of this plan. Ron Johnson was not one of them…

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“I don’t think Vladimir Putin would have moved on Ukraine were it not for the weakness displayed ― certainly by the Biden administration, but by the West in general,” Johnson said in an interview with Fox News on February 27. “I’m certainly hoping that Col. Vindman, Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi ― who used Ukraine as a pawn in their impeachment travesty ― are also recognizing and reflecting about how they weakened Ukraine, weakened the West, weakened America by the divisive politics that they play.”

Phone card not working? Collect call home to Moscow?

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Ron Johnson (A WI) once again proves he is the dean of his branch of the Senate.

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I thought Ron John’s desire to kill Obamacare was batshit crazy enough. This is way beyond tinfoil hat and sensors in your fillings nuts. This is truly call an ambulance and cart him away land.

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