Mike Johnson discovers what every loyalist eventually learns: the Trump bus never stops, and sooner or later, everyone hears the engine rev as it rolls over them.
That Speaker Johnson's Southern Baptist faith somehow led him to protect a convicted rapist-felon-conman-mob-boss-master-grifter from exposing a kabal of pediphiles for a few months is quite...ironic, no?
Your list of bus tire club members omits one very important person.
Trump's people burst into the Capitol chanting "Hang Mike Pence", and Trump shrugged. Pence was loyal to Trump for four years, and Trump could not have cared less that he was set up as the sacrificial lamb for the election loss.
Capital punishment as the reward for that kind of loyalty seems like the ultimate betrayal.
I will never be able to get the “gallows” those animals constructed, out of my mind. The police, in hand-to-hand combat, being hit with flag poles and other objects. Officer Sicknic losing his life the next day due to the stress of the whole ordeal, and the other officer with his body being smashed in the door. Pence was an absolute HERO! God bless him for being faithful to his oath and to the election results being validated! The BATTLE was truly despicable to watch as it unfolded. The other officers who were traumatized paid a price none of us can fathom. I am disgusted to my CORE that these convicted felons, are now largely a part of -ICE- and were forgiven by our own president.
Pence is no hero. He tried in every way possible to follow what 45 wanted him to do, but others convinced Pence that would be against the law and he could be prosecuted for it. In the end he followed the law as required.
Kathy, I have to agree with Leah. Pence is certainly no hero. He was a totally weak Yes Man. He hides behind his"religion". He has never fooled me. I can't stand to look at the man.
It’s all good. I was never a Pence fan, but that day he did the right thing, and I commend him for it. He did the right thing that day. I am still not a fan or follower, but I was grateful he stood up to Trump. 🌸
Now the brutal Fascist MAGGAT sucking Border Patrol is landing in New Orleans after Thanksgiving. Does this Donnie Diddler sucking ass wipe bottom feeder even care that a major city in his home state, is going to be hit like a freight train? He has done nothing to stop it. He is garbage.
And Oxford as well; UVA law, then Oxford for an additional law degree. He's no more a bumbling hayseed than the original John Kennedy, just a phony to fool the plebs.
I also presume he removes his upper plate, just like Gabby Hayes did. NB: "Hayes, in real life [was] an intelligent, well-groomed and articulate man, often was cast as a grizzled codger who uttered phrases such as "consarn it", "yer durn tootin'", "dadgummit", "durn persnickety female", and "young whippersnapper."
Trump has something big on him. Don’t you want to know what it is?
And, Michael, this is perfectly stated:
Let me be crystal clear because I’ve dealt with this tactic before: using victims as human shields for political cowardice is the lowest form of moral bankruptcy.
I absolutely love your commentary. It’s just nice to to read from someone who was in Trump’s circle at one time. When you send out these emails, they aren’t attacking Trump. They’re stating facts and I really appreciate it.
Tammy, I feel the same way. I am so grateful for Michael's reporting, his excellent writing, and for telling it just as it is with his background of having been in Trump's circle.
Michael, you are such a good writer and I love your metaphors. Here’s hoping the next slimy worm under the bus wheels is Steven Miller, followed by Pam Bondi, Karoline Leavitt, Pete Hegseth, Bessent, Kristi Noem and her extensions and costumes, Lutnick, Pulte, Kennedy Jr, Sean Duffy, Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, etal, and of course the Orange Turd himself.
I wonder if Johnson truly understands what happened.
I read that Karoline Leavit had to be led out after trump signed the bill. She had just been telling reporters that it would not be signed, I believe.
I do not feel sorry for either of them. They threw their lot in with the devil, and he used them until they were not useful. They should know that he only looks out for himself.
Zohran Mamdani successfully disarmed DT in the WH today. Even had DT supporting some of his ideas. Even had DT saying Zohran is going to be a "great Mayor!" That's the skill of Zohran. Job well done electing him, NYC! This is a good news story today! 😊
Sorry, I can’t afford to subscribe, my son and I are both, quite literally dying (with all the medical bills that go with it). But, I want to say something about the progression of your writing skill. At first, while you were still having tire tread surgically removed from your visceral organs, your writing seemed a bit crude and angry. Well, I see that the anger is still there but, now, your sarcasm is refined and right on point. Your experience living in Trump’s orbit gives your insights the weight of truth.
They say that Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned but, “shove over, Lorena Bobbit, let Michael Cohen show us how to do revenge!”
I’m sorry, but I have a real problem believing that Michael Cohen didn’t know anything about Epstein and Trump’s activities. He was Trumps personal lawyer for years. I call bullshit on his ignorance on this.
It’s not convenient to admit that at this time. I appreciate his writing from his unique perspective, but I don’t forget what type of person it takes to be okay with AND DEFEND the orange abomination. He’s still that person. He just got burned and pivoted.
there is so much trump history available to be researched online....why would anyone be dumb enough to believe a leopard can change it's spots? trump and his cloned family and imported wives has always had a blatant issue with morality, ethics, decency, and abiding by the law. to those that decided he was worthy of respect and that he will be different at 79 than he was at 29, well all i can say is...stupid is as stupid do....and zero sympathy should be expected from me.
Leader Johnson is a small man. Not just physically but personality-wise. He's a snake in the grass and a scumbag. And that's the nicest thing I can say about him.,
Let's correct what you said. He *thinks* he's a Christian. And he can *think* whatever he wants. But to quote Judge Judy: Don't pee on my shoes and tell me it's raining.
May he have the day he deserves every single day
That Speaker Johnson's Southern Baptist faith somehow led him to protect a convicted rapist-felon-conman-mob-boss-master-grifter from exposing a kabal of pediphiles for a few months is quite...ironic, no?
It is until you realize that the "faith" is predicated on pure pretense.
Gotta little cognitive dissonance Mikey?
Man I was hoping he actually got hit by a bus
Ah, wishful thinking.
Your list of bus tire club members omits one very important person.
Trump's people burst into the Capitol chanting "Hang Mike Pence", and Trump shrugged. Pence was loyal to Trump for four years, and Trump could not have cared less that he was set up as the sacrificial lamb for the election loss.
Capital punishment as the reward for that kind of loyalty seems like the ultimate betrayal.
Thank God, Pence honored his commitment to the constitution and to God. Something many in this regime seem to LACK.
I will never be able to get the “gallows” those animals constructed, out of my mind. The police, in hand-to-hand combat, being hit with flag poles and other objects. Officer Sicknic losing his life the next day due to the stress of the whole ordeal, and the other officer with his body being smashed in the door. Pence was an absolute HERO! God bless him for being faithful to his oath and to the election results being validated! The BATTLE was truly despicable to watch as it unfolded. The other officers who were traumatized paid a price none of us can fathom. I am disgusted to my CORE that these convicted felons, are now largely a part of -ICE- and were forgiven by our own president.
Pence is no hero. He tried in every way possible to follow what 45 wanted him to do, but others convinced Pence that would be against the law and he could be prosecuted for it. In the end he followed the law as required.
For Pete's Sake Pence even asked Quayle if it would be legal. smdh lol
But the author could have included MTG in his list as well.
Nope. It was because he is a man of God and had a conscience. At least that day.
Kathy, I have to agree with Leah. Pence is certainly no hero. He was a totally weak Yes Man. He hides behind his"religion". He has never fooled me. I can't stand to look at the man.
It’s all good. I was never a Pence fan, but that day he did the right thing, and I commend him for it. He did the right thing that day. I am still not a fan or follower, but I was grateful he stood up to Trump. 🌸
Ain't that a shame. Time to go back to Louisiana and hide in the bayou Mikey.
Now the brutal Fascist MAGGAT sucking Border Patrol is landing in New Orleans after Thanksgiving. Does this Donnie Diddler sucking ass wipe bottom feeder even care that a major city in his home state, is going to be hit like a freight train? He has done nothing to stop it. He is garbage.
well said...love your eloquence 😂
Don’t sugar coat it, tell us how you really feel!
Or do the honorable thing, strip naked, slather yourself in rancid chicken fat and walk into the bayou. Let the gators have your slimy little ass.
"Do the honorable thing... " WTF? Like that could happen 🤣??
Slimy little gay ass!
eeeewwwuuuuu.... the visual ...
The gators will walk up to him, take a sniff, then turn around and say "no thanks, too gross for us".
Wanna bet Mikey has never ventured near a bayou?
Have you ever noticed he doesn't even have a southern accent?
Hard not to, right? 😁 He is phony through and through. Now, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, there's a Forghorn Leghorn for ya.
I heard he slathers it on when he wants to. He’s Ivy League educated.
And Oxford as well; UVA law, then Oxford for an additional law degree. He's no more a bumbling hayseed than the original John Kennedy, just a phony to fool the plebs.
I also presume he removes his upper plate, just like Gabby Hayes did. NB: "Hayes, in real life [was] an intelligent, well-groomed and articulate man, often was cast as a grizzled codger who uttered phrases such as "consarn it", "yer durn tootin'", "dadgummit", "durn persnickety female", and "young whippersnapper."
Pathetic little boot licker Mike Johnson.
Trump has something big on him. Don’t you want to know what it is?
And, Michael, this is perfectly stated:
Let me be crystal clear because I’ve dealt with this tactic before: using victims as human shields for political cowardice is the lowest form of moral bankruptcy.
Amen.
I absolutely love your commentary. It’s just nice to to read from someone who was in Trump’s circle at one time. When you send out these emails, they aren’t attacking Trump. They’re stating facts and I really appreciate it.
Tammy, I feel the same way. I am so grateful for Michael's reporting, his excellent writing, and for telling it just as it is with his background of having been in Trump's circle.
Exactly!! :)
Yes, Michael offers a unique and eloquent perspective. He has learned much from this painful association with Donnie Diddler.
Plus they are exquisitely written!
Michael, you are such a good writer and I love your metaphors. Here’s hoping the next slimy worm under the bus wheels is Steven Miller, followed by Pam Bondi, Karoline Leavitt, Pete Hegseth, Bessent, Kristi Noem and her extensions and costumes, Lutnick, Pulte, Kennedy Jr, Sean Duffy, Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, etal, and of course the Orange Turd himself.
a lot of 18 wheeler 'buses' are needed
Don’t forget maga mouthpiece Kkkarolyin’ Leave It.
YES!!!!! Those yucks need treadmarks, too!
I wonder if Johnson truly understands what happened.
I read that Karoline Leavit had to be led out after trump signed the bill. She had just been telling reporters that it would not be signed, I believe.
I do not feel sorry for either of them. They threw their lot in with the devil, and he used them until they were not useful. They should know that he only looks out for himself.
One of the best pieces I've read in a while - great job.....I'm still chuckling, too good lol
Can we have some good news for a change!
Trump croaked, JD got lost, maga Mike cried himself to sleep! 🤨
Zohran Mamdani successfully disarmed DT in the WH today. Even had DT supporting some of his ideas. Even had DT saying Zohran is going to be a "great Mayor!" That's the skill of Zohran. Job well done electing him, NYC! This is a good news story today! 😊
We’ll see…look how trump turned on Trudeau and Carney for the merest of whims. Set ‘em up and bowl ‘em over. A sadist's game.
AND IT STARTS.. THE DOMINO'S ARE GONNA FALL.. YA'LL DESERVE IT.. IJS
Sorry, I can’t afford to subscribe, my son and I are both, quite literally dying (with all the medical bills that go with it). But, I want to say something about the progression of your writing skill. At first, while you were still having tire tread surgically removed from your visceral organs, your writing seemed a bit crude and angry. Well, I see that the anger is still there but, now, your sarcasm is refined and right on point. Your experience living in Trump’s orbit gives your insights the weight of truth.
They say that Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned but, “shove over, Lorena Bobbit, let Michael Cohen show us how to do revenge!”
Why does it take MAGA so long to learn that defending Trump is a fool’s game?
Each one thinks he or she is special.
I’m sorry, but I have a real problem believing that Michael Cohen didn’t know anything about Epstein and Trump’s activities. He was Trumps personal lawyer for years. I call bullshit on his ignorance on this.
It’s not convenient to admit that at this time. I appreciate his writing from his unique perspective, but I don’t forget what type of person it takes to be okay with AND DEFEND the orange abomination. He’s still that person. He just got burned and pivoted.
Yup - Cohen’s atonement tour, still powering on after all these years. Michael Wolff just starting his…
there is so much trump history available to be researched online....why would anyone be dumb enough to believe a leopard can change it's spots? trump and his cloned family and imported wives has always had a blatant issue with morality, ethics, decency, and abiding by the law. to those that decided he was worthy of respect and that he will be different at 79 than he was at 29, well all i can say is...stupid is as stupid do....and zero sympathy should be expected from me.
Leader Johnson is a small man. Not just physically but personality-wise. He's a snake in the grass and a scumbag. And that's the nicest thing I can say about him.,
“He’s a christian.” That’s “nice”
Let's correct what you said. He *thinks* he's a Christian. And he can *think* whatever he wants. But to quote Judge Judy: Don't pee on my shoes and tell me it's raining.
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