I’ve often argued that climate denial, and frankly, the MAGA mind virus, are symptoms of deep seated childhood trauma, that keeps victims frozen at an early stage of development. The most likely suspect is botched toilet training, but different types of trauma can get you “stuck” at various stages along the way.
Alleged US Senator from Oklahoma Markwayne Mullins is this week’s best example.
Completely predictably, this shameful performance got him a gig on Hannity, who took the opportunity to opine that acting like civilized adults in the world’s greatest deliberative body would be hopelessly “woke”.
UPDATE: These pathetic people.
UPDATE:
Now challenging O’Brien to an MMA fight “for charity.”
Irredeemable bag of rats.
And more:
And of course, plays the Jesus card.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) sparked laughter at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing Wednesday when he said he didn’t want “reality” while questioning a witness.
During the hearing on childcare, Mullin asked each of the witnesses before the panel if young children should be taught the Christian hymn “Jesus Loves Me” or the book “Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race.”
“When you teach this, don’t you think that other people are saying that white kids are to blame? It’s exactly what they’re going to teach. It’s exactly what it is,” Mullin said, holding up “Our Skin.”
Cheryl Morman, president of the Virginia Alliance for Family Child Care Associations, said she disagreed with the senator.
“First, it is important that we teach Jesus, and Jesus is what we teach. But the reality is …,” Morman began, before Mullin cut her off, demanding, “So which one is better?”
“Could she answer the question, please?” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the committee chairman, interjected.
“I don’t want reality. I’m asking the question which one is better?” Mullin responded, eliciting a wave of laughter, while another senator chimed in with, “Got it on tape.”
Mullin acknowledged that he “misspoke” before continuing on with his argument.
I grew up short, never had a problem with it
I’m not so sure but what the other guy is standing on a box too
But it’s a great meme, right in there with Meatball and his k’boy boots