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GOP congressman calls for execution of “sodomy-promoting” US Army general

https://lemmy.world/post/5718973

GOP congressman calls for execution of “sodomy-promoting” US Army general - Lemmy.world

Rep. Paul Gosar said that the “homosexual-promoting” general “would be hung” in a better society. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) called for the execution of General Mark Milley, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a homophobic tirade this weekend. In his newsletter this weekend – published to his Congressional website – Gosar accused Milley of being a “homosexual-promoting-BLM-activist” who delayed the military’s response to the January 6 riot. An election denier, Gosar has in the past claimed that he “started the revolution,” referring to the insurrection.

Sep 25, 2023 at 5:53pmWeb
Show threadmorphballganonSep 25, 2023
“Hung” lol
Show threadMagicShelSep 25, 2023

“They said you was hung!”

“And they was right!”

Show threadcowfodderSep 25, 2023
It’s twue! IT’S TWUE!
Show threadMagicShelSep 25, 2023
Fifteen is my limit on schnitzengruben.
Show threadHairyblueSep 25, 2023
Isn't hung penis size and hanged correct English?
Show threadPetDinosaursSep 25, 2023

Interesting that you went to penis size and not a painting on the wall.

But, yes.

Show threadHairyblueSep 25, 2023

As a gay man who has hung a picture of a starry night on my wall, I did NOT think about that when I saw the word hung.

It like if I said "a women's chest size" to most men, they would think of a hinged box size.

Show threadPetDinosaursSep 25, 2023

You’re absolutely right.

As a cis-het male (who actually learned that he was “very well hung” from the penis doctor), can I laugh at this fabulous difference?

Show threadChihuahuaOfDoomSep 25, 2023
Exactly
Show threadMrFappySep 25, 2023
Yes
Show threadZeppoSep 26, 2023
For executions, hanged is correct. If I was to place a painting on a wall, it was hung. Or if I ended a phone call, I hung up.
Show threaddhorkSep 25, 2023
I knew they’d work Hunter Biden in somehow
Show threadFlying SquidSep 25, 2023
So now they’re not even trying to not be like Saudi Arabia.
Show threadDadiferSep 25, 2023
Is this the same death that was called for by a twice-impeached piece of shit?
Show threadgregorumSep 25, 2023
Yes
Show threadsailingbytheleeSep 25, 2023

If all the quotes in the article, both from Gosar and Trump, are correct, that’s pretty outrageous. I didn’t fact-check them.

In any case, I heard Milley interviewed by Fareed Zakaria about a week ago. You can tell that he is completely bemused by all these crazy Republicans accusing him of being “woke”. He is an old, white, grizzled, buzz-cut, 45-year army general. He is the epitome of The Establishment. In any previous decade, he would have been a staunch conservative. But the Republicans have gone crazy and alienated all of the sane conservatives.

Show threaddhtseanySep 25, 2023
We need more than 2 political parties to fix this shit show now, I don’t believe what we’ve got now is sustainable, especially on the right.
Show threadpartial_accumenSep 25, 2023
We almost had it when the Tea Party was spinning off into their own party. However, in a grab for relevancy the GOP agreed to drink their crazy KoolAid to maintain the bodies in the GOP.
Show threadEtterraSep 25, 2023
I like the Australian system better. It ain’t perfect, but it is better imo. Regardless, dragging the conservatives kicking and screaming into modernity, much less the future, has thus far proven to be a mixed bag at best. The fact that they’re currently backsliding is hard as they possibly can isn’t helping.
Show thread50MYTSep 25, 2023

MMP is the “better” system.

No system is perfect. NZ went from First past the post (what the USA uses) to MMP.

The aus system is pretty good too, but still dominated by two parties.

Show threadStaple_DietSep 26, 2023
It’s really three parties though, the Liberals have needed the Nationals quite often in order to gain the house. Plus last election we saw a surge in support for independents, who are actually being extremely effective in both Parliament and Senate. Lastly, year-on-year the Greens poach more from both sides as climate change becomes topical.
Show threadApolloSep 26, 2023
“Vote for your preferred colour of neoliberal party”
Show threadcentofSep 26, 2023
FYI: There is the Forward party that is trying to get started. https://www.forwardparty.com/. They are focusing their efforts on 12 states local elections to start with. They are intentionally not trying to only compete at the federal level to start locally.
Show threadCharlesDarwinSep 26, 2023
One party is relatively conservative and the other is batshit insane and fascist. We need a party that represents the progressive majority in this country.
Show threadraynethackerySep 25, 2023
TIL 45 is old.
Show threadsailingbytheleeSep 25, 2023
Haha, I worded that poorly. I meant to say that he’s been in the military for 45 years.
Show threadPetDinosaursSep 25, 2023

After 30, it’s straight downhill to the grave.

I heard it best: aging is when you wake up with a new pain and wonder if it’s permanent.

Signed, An almost 40 yo.

Show threadNABDadSep 25, 2023

It is.

Signed, a 53 yo.

Show threaddanojoSep 25, 2023
Don’t take issue with your point, but he’s 65. I doubt there are many, if any, 45 year old 4 star generals.
Show threadoʍʇǝuoǝnuSep 25, 2023
Think he meant 45 years in the army. Could be wrong though.
Show threadsailingbytheleeSep 25, 2023
Yes, I meant he has been in the army for 45 years. I worded it poorly.
Show threadHonoraryMancunianSep 26, 2023
You didn’t, people just misread it
Show threadTwoGemsSep 26, 2023
Sorry to be petty but isn’t he 65?
Show threadjcit878Sep 26, 2023
the 45 years refers to service term i believe
Show threadcabron_offsetsSep 25, 2023
Oh look, another worthless republican traitor.
Show threadfluxionSep 25, 2023
Deport him to Uganda so he can live in his “better society”
Show threadAnonTwoSep 25, 2023

Wait are there no hate crimes on the federal level?

I thought there was actual legal reason they don't loudly proclaim their homophobic tendencies.

Show threadgivesomefucksSep 25, 2023

Not sure if it fits this context, but politicians are pretty much able to say whatever the fuck they want during session.

The idea was someone can’t say “the president is fucking shit up” and get thrown in jail.

The reality is shitty politicians use to say shit like this.

Show threadWrenchSep 25, 2023
Yeah, I thought our founding fathers were pretty hard-core in their campaign trail slander. Stuff like buggery, syphilis, etc.
Show threadgregorumSep 25, 2023
There certainly is the Matthew Shepherd act
Show threadgeosocoSep 25, 2023
GOP: "We support our troops" [by executing them]
Show threadAbidanYreSep 25, 2023

delayed the military’s response to the January 6 riot

I thought it was just a tourist visit? Or is it only bad when it’s convenient for them?

Also, isn’t Gosar the one who’s siblings all appeared in an ad for the guy that was running against him?

Show threadHairyblueSep 25, 2023

Yes. That says a lot. Who else knows you better that your own family.

My brother would have to be super duper evil for me to make a commercial campaigning against him.

Show threaddannoffsSep 25, 2023

Also, isn’t Gosar the one who’s siblings all appeared in an ad for the guy that was running against him?

He is, I spend a lot of time in his district and saw the ad on TV.

Show threadRottcoddSep 25, 2023

Neither Gosar nor Trump have served in the military.

That pretty much goes without saying, but bears repeating anyway.

Show threadSanctusSep 25, 2023
I got one from your own playbook; “Then move to one of those better countries!” I am sure Qatar and the Saudis would love all of you bumpkins.
Show threaddannoffsSep 25, 2023
The guy running against Gosar having all of Gosar’s immediate family in an ad saying Gosar sucks will always be one of my favorite campaign ads.
Show threadTylerdurdonSep 25, 2023
Wow, you weren’t kidding.
6 of congressional candidate's siblings endorse opponent

YouTube
Show threaddannoffsSep 25, 2023
Yeah, my family a cabin in his district and I damn near fell out of my chair laughing when this came on the TV.
Show threadcabron_offsetsSep 25, 2023
Christ on a shitstick.
Show threadLauchsSep 25, 2023
I had completely forgotten about this, thanks for the pleasant stroll down memory lane!
Show threadRedditRejectSep 25, 2023
And yet, he was still elected.
Show threaddannoffsSep 26, 2023
Given my experience in the district, he almost seems like a moderate compared to a lot of the residents.
Show threadTwoGemsSep 26, 2023
Wait where is that? I gotta see it
Show threaddannoffsSep 26, 2023
Someone else linked it replying to my comment
Show threadthefartographerSep 25, 2023
I agree. Well, in a better society, everyone would be hung. :DroolEmoji:
Show threadLEDZeppelinSep 25, 2023
Oh he’s “hung” alright, Paul. Don’t be jealous.
Show threadJamesBeanSep 25, 2023
Presumably he meant 'hanged.' But Freudian slip gonna Freudian slap.
Show threadthefartographerSep 25, 2023
Yeah, it was all probably just a Freudian sexy mom
Show threadTomMaszSep 25, 2023
If Cheeto Hitler could call for someone’s execution, why not him?