'Why Is It That Walmart & Lowe's Can Be Open But Churches Had To Be Closed?': Hawley Grills Nominee

[@CoolGuyMcGruff]

Why the hell was Fast Food "essential" while literally EVERY mom n' pop store was forcibly shut down??

[@jeannerogers7085]

Degree of human contact.

[@sabaha4637]

Ask yourself: who became rich during the lockdowns. 😊

[@mojorizn72]

You know why

[@Caydes_ghost76]

Government protected big businesses...shut down small businesses, schools, and churches. Remember that when you vote. Dems want to eliminate the middle class.

[@basedcoins]

So big corporation eliminated their competition while racking in billions in government funds

[@IAmJoeJericho]

Remember when Gavin Newsom was at a restaurant with a group and none of them had covid mask when Gavin told all of Californians that masks were mandated??? I still remember....

[@totogogocc5526]

He kept His winery& bars open!!! we were discriminated against. I still am affected by that, so are others

[@davidshott3645]

I remember he told me I couldn’t cut hair to feed my family but he had a haircut every week

[@LannieLord]

Guess what buddy- NOBODY protested - nobody did ANYTHINg when this happened.

[@rapidtransition2852]

@@davidshott3645 obviously Gavin Nuisance considered his HAIR essential

[@victoria19853]

Absolutely and don’t forget Newsome closed churches also but the clubs,strip clubs,bars his personal winery dispensaries and every wicked thing was opened.

[@Cobunny2dan]

Couldn't go to church or a small business, but people climbing all over each other in Walmart for toilet paper was just fine. Literally the stupidest time in history.

[@coachgeo]

not church.. that I have a problem with.. there were measures / work around that easily could have been done if allowed. Big biz open... Small biz not... ehhhhh. sorry but that is sorta logical in to many ways to not give that a pass. Example... 1. Options had to remain widely open to get changes done quick if needed is one example. Big box stores have one CEO. Ability of dozen CEO's contacted to make a quick change to thousand big box stores is possible. Contacting thousands upon thousands small mom and pops to medium stores to get things changed FAST . no way that would be possible.. Example of potential fast things that may have been needed to quickly change... things doable with big box.. but not smaller..... "CLOSE NOW, OK you can bump to 4' social distance- crap back to 6', install UV virus killer / air circulators. Even just brainstorming sessions for ideas with biz folk to get input before decisions.. how do you do that with thousands of small biz owners. Dozen CEO's more possible.... 2. reality is.. social distancing (at the time not considered stupid) very doable in the space of a big box store. There is dozen other logical reasons. ..

[@SEKreiver]

Not to mention the BLM riots.

[@borrowedtruths6955]

You could have gone to church, there just would have been a price to pay. 92% of all churches in the U.S. were not willing to pay that price.

[@jeffc3381]

@@SEKreiver i thought they were filming planet of the apes

[@janisrainis5559]

One church in IL sued gov pritzker and beetlejuice, then mayor of Chicago. Church stayed open and did NOT wear masks either! Pritzker bullied and bluffed all the way to Supreme Court, then backed down. Then pritzker had to pay Church 2mil for harassment and emotional distress. Even tho pritzker didn't pay out if HIS pocket, sadly. He lost nontheless. Northshore University Health system in IL - NSUHS, end up dishing out 10.3mil to employees, they fired, for not accepting Religious Exempts. Now they have chronic staff shortages. Precedents are set. It just shows, WE, The People, can do it! If y'all stand fast and don't buckle! United NOT divided!

[@TheFortress01]

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) You are my favorite Senator of all time. I hope you continue to prosper and fight for our justices.

[@Tpjgaming2]

Bars and strip clubs were open, but churches closed. Fast food open, but gyms closed. Thousands gathered for protests, but being alone in a park or on the beach wasn't allowed.

[@oldskolacura9798]

United States is the 7th head of the 7 headed beast in revelations. It represents the last superpower of the world.

[@suziesuwandi2748]

@@Tpjgaming2 only Democrats ran States. The first 5 states that kicked off the reopening were all Republican in May 2020. Instead of 2 years later

[@juliaha4934]

You make a good point. The weaker and unhealthy we are.... the easier to push us around.

[@SThompsonRAMM_1203]

Not sure what bars and strip clubs were open where you live but here in Oregon they were not.

[@billk123]

Don't forget beaches and parks.

[@charlespiper9291]

Criminals in a suit instead of a hoodie

[@jeannerogers7085]

Yep, that's Josh the Sprinter.

[@mbdzel]

@@jeannerogers7085 say you lack a brain with saying you lack a brain

[@fjb960]

​@jeannerogers7085 awww, a cnn cult member

[@davidcohen7106]

🦆The Democrat's Covid relief Bill - $ 50,000,000 for Abortions The Democrat's Covid relief Bill - $ 1,500,000 for Bridge connecting New York and Canada.

[@cbbees1468]

​@@jeannerogers7085The pronouns of Democrats including you is pe / do.

[@CroisMoi]

I am waiting for the guilty lawmakers to be charged with violating our rights. They will do it again if precedent is not set.

[@cathyfitzgerald3032]

They will be protected & innocent because of the terrible climate of America, thanks to Obama, Biden & his Kamel

[@Corrieri85]

Seeing that it was just a test run. .

[@hmoney503]

Listen man, there cones a tine when you have to wake up. All the fantasies of these politicians going to jail and being charged with serious crimes is just a fantasy. It's not going to happen and will never happen. Trump isn't going to jail, Biden isn't going to jail, Hilary isn't going to jail, Harris isn't going to jail, etc. I used to think like this but realized it's all a fantasy and pipe dream. Nothing will ever happen and things will always be this way.

[@davidcohen7106]

🦆 I owned my own business for the last 35 years. The Democrat lock downs put an end to that.

[@teresabarrett8339]

​@@Corrieri85I agree. They found the sheep in our population and pushed it as far as it would go, including vax mandates!!!

[@leaonorahutchison7711]

I love how he stands for the truth and freedom.

[@scottscott6794]

We don't need people like this in the judicial system let alone a federal bench thank you senator.

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Thanks Scott! Always happy to support your freedom. Appreciate the support big guy!

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@Justin-uc8sc]

@@Cha_HCM-je9qe thanks brother! Love you too!

[@David-qo7lz]

Liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries were “essential” but churches and gyms were closed. 🙄🤬

[@AliSwanson1728]

Big picture, they want us to be weak, unhealthy & believe in nothing. So they can treat US like peasants. Why do you think they're so eager to do away with the 2nd Amendment?

[@harrison777ify2]

Liquor stores are actually essential. Most alcoholics would go into withdraw if liquor stores closed indefinitely, and alcohol withdraws can be deadly. The last thing hospitals need is an influx of alcoholics because they are forced into withdraws.

[@pauldunn5287]

@@harrison777ify2 so you are justifying the selected enforcement??? Why were gyms closed down?????? remember the guy in Cali.(of course Commiefornia) who was busted for not wearing a mask while jogging on the beach???? There are thousands of examples of how absurd and rediculous this whole thing was

[@DiLorenzo04]

@@harrison777ify2 Is it ok if I print your comment and post it in my companies break room? I can blur out your username if your comment embarrasses you.

[@joer9156]

​@harrison777ify2 why were the gay bars open? Why were BLM riots not considered a risk but Churches were?

[@stevegeczy2443]

What a BS answer. No one will apologize or ever be held accountable for their actions.

[@josephr.gainey2079]

That's because our Godless system is corrupt and rotten to the core!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@coachgeo]

Lawyers will NEVER EVER allow you to appologize. the law suits will rush to your door step the second you appoligize.. That sucks... but that is the real world.. Another reason to hate lawyers.

[@HusseinDoha]

@@coachgeoin churches, you sit down for hours. Not in walmart

[@johnnixon4085]

Not BS, B$...

[@gporr7004]

That’s easy when you own the justice system. You prosecute who you want… like Kamala Harris did. But everyone forgot that. The Dems have very conveniently short memories

[@IgorPolegkiy]

These people are monsters

[@cherylpetersen3583]

Excellent questioning Senator Hawley! Thank you for ALWAYS working FOR AMERICANS!

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@HomeAloneGaming1]

he didnt even understand the issue, sad for you

[@joycewright5386]

Excellent questioning but let the man answer!

[@loisemccallum5254]

The trouble is they don't answer questions!

[@Lastchance2030]

WE THE PEOPLE don't care if you did your duty. The question was, DO YOU REGRET YOUR DECISION TO DEFEND AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL ORDER FROM THR GOVERNMENT, YES OR NO? Bottom line: IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION THEN YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR A JUDGES SEAT!

[@Bombaycompany1776]

I don't think regret is good enough in these cases. Anyone can now say they "regret" the part they played. They failed last time and will likely buckle again, in future, when the pressure is on.

[@Coolpoolers]

🎯🎯🎯🎯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobteachout]

He was trying to say that he was only following orders of his client - well, that was the same excuse that Nazis gave about murdering the Jews in WW II.

[@taylorallen8879]

Who went to jail for violating our Rights??? Anyone??? NO

[@tobyw9573]

Excellent point, rights are optional if there are no penalties for restricting them!

[@arlenekelley861]

We need thousands of real judges to hear cases of violation of our first amendment rights. Tons of people need to be put in prison.

[@dasse8717]

Well no one went to jail for lying us into the fake " War on Terror". Where were all these CONservatives worried about rights while we got endless wars, Patriot Act, NSA SPYING? They had no problem giving up our rights cause scary Moo-Slims

[@marylouleeman591]

Public embarrassment is good!!! called on the carpet and exposed. Powerful.

[@Beretta96Dan]

You know the answer to that. You're not in the Club, right?

[@waynevictory5208]

All theses people who band church but allowed shopping and liquor stores to be open should be barred from ever holding a public office ever again.

[@JeremySJohnson]

you get things you need to survive at walmart. church is absolutely not essential.

[@vennie951]

“Banned”

[@SaintMichael-js5kh]

My mother-in-law lost a business she had operated successfully for over 34 years due to these unconstitutional practices. She wasn’t allowed to sell her products on-line due to the fact Delaware said she couldn’t enter her business. I’ll NEVER vote for a Democrat again in my life.

[@MHicks-bb4yt]

That’s frickn crazy

[@Buzzzzz-22]

I’m sorry that’s pure evil. Hopefully your mother in law has bounced back.

[@BubbaThaumaturge]

Very wise.

[@pbmanf1]

Your constitution is useless. This is your proof

[@computerbiscuit]

I’m in Mcdonald’s drive thru. They wouldn’t take my debit card because they said they couldn’t touch it so I had to scan it. But, instead of scanning it, I laughed so hard the woman looked so annoyed. I then said never mind I’ll pay with cash, then I asked if I need to put it in the cash register because she wasn’t allowed to touch it. She said, no it’s fine we can touch cash just not debit cards. I asked her what the difference was, and then miraculously a little light went off in her head and she was like Oh!…….I see your point. The covid stuff was the DUMBEST DIPSHITTED era I’ve ever experienced in a half a century of life in America. I also had people tell me to put on a mask in the drivethru or they wouldn’t serve me.

[@kayakuprising5914]

You know what this sounds like to me? "I was just dong my job", "I was just following orders" History has shown what happens when people disregard Human Rights when they are "just following orders".

[@Kathryn-h9w]

I thought the same.

[@diersirrigation]

Ww2 Germany

[@DivertissementMonas1664]

@@diersirrigation Don't forget the USSR.

[@DivertissementMonas1664]

I agree. However, we should not forget that the vast majority of the populations followed the 'orders' too. There is accountablilty on folks as well.

[@oldskolacura9798]

@DivertissementMonas1664 exactly and why Khrushchev warned that America would head to the same direction. America will turn communist and not one shot will be fired as he was quoted as saying

[@D.Brasco-12322]

Your duty sir is to uphold the Constitution!!

[@mrt4085]

Because there was NO REASON to close or ban ANYTHING!

[@bryonrodriguez3261]

Whoever was the president should've been impeached

[@piage84]

There was a pandemic. Probably the only good reason to do that

[@kevinkoh1180]

@@piage84 yes and covid vaccine not yet available

[@mrt4085]

@piage84 No. Thats not true either

[@piage84]

@@mrt4085 sure. Better people dying that you prevented to do your things for a little while

[@deborahandrianos463]

And close hair salons ,restaurants, small business! And killed our livelihood!! 🤬😡🤬

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

A woman in our city had run a ballroom dance school for 31 years. The Covid shutdowns killed it. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@anthonyoer4778]

Do not look up how much coof ppe money is missing...do not look it up...

[@kennethalbert4653]

That Wss the INTENT !

[@jackspring7709]

....and enjoyed doing it.

[@kennethalbert4653]

@@jackspring7709 "Our brains release dopamine as a result of progress toward a goal"

[@jayney6176]

In Alberta, we were told 15 people max for a wedding , but 11 people max for a funeral. What a mindf***.

[@jojoe2409]

We where told the same thing in NC. We have a brain dead governor also.

[@Anders11J]

Does the deceased count as one?

[@ebythebeach]

I had 9 at my wedding. What a circus

[@mommiedearest5337]

That one extra guy makes all the difference...

[@rsbah]

Unlimited people at riots and protests tho, remember the doctors said those were fine

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

These people are disgusting. They play dumb. Say they don't remember, when FACED WITH FACTS, with their NAME on it.

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

Exactly

[@Ah_Yote]

What’s dumb is the question, Walmart and Lowe’s sells affordable NEEDS churches likely not, but churches aren’t essential, you don’t need to go to a church

[@mustangracer5124]

They are primed before going in as to how to dance

[@PuppyBiteforTrump]

@@mh-ht2fp Church is essential… they help feed the poor when people were sick with COVID and they were quarantined. There was a lot of hardships. They also locked down mental health facilities, counseling which were essential.

[@notmyselfusee]

@@Ah_Yotethen why were gay bars open

[@powderpuff6078]

Finally, someone asked this question!

[@HeinzGuderian_]

Large stores were allowed to open while small stores were forced to close. Churches and Temples closed. Mosques remained open.

[@michellemcculloch]

WTH?!

[@enginerdy]

False. People are just whole-cloth fabricating things that did not happen now.

[@MaxinePayne-vb9bf]

That’s a disgrace

[@andrewjankowski9650]

Who listened to these tyrants? I sure didn’t. My church didn’t. I refused to wear a mask and when asked to by stores I confidently stated “no thank you, I think for a living.”

[@thomasespositio3139]

because big box stores/corporations are probably campaign contributors

[@Balenza345]

He did his duty. His duty was to discriminate against the churches. And he has no regrets about it. Good on Senator Hawley for calling him out.

[@curtrice1264]

What happened to 😢separation of church and state! 😣😖😫😩🥺

[@Brit626]

​@@curtrice1264That's quickly becoming a thing of the past.

[@curtrice1264]

@@Brit626 are you LadyB ? - - Is it going to be correct 👍 thinking 🧐, that in order to save Democracy, it is back to basics . 🤷🫶🏽💕 The 900 page 2025 Republicans text , if implemented, would be the end of this Republic and Democracy as we have experienced in the last 400 odd years! 🇺🇸 🥰 🙏

[@curtrice1264]

@@Brit626 I watched a couple of news shows, and for me , the complete story is a little bit confusing. 🫣🤔🧐 I am going to cop 👮‍♀️ out , and return to “ separation of church and state “ ! 🤔🧐🥺

[@Dee-743]

@curtrice1264 That is not even a thing. There is no such thing as separation of church and state. Show me where that wording is. It does not exist. Not to mention it has absolutely nothing to do with this issue.

[@lanielight6904]

You GO Sen. Josh Hawley. We know the Truth.

[@ruthannmarie7119]

Go where?

[@kenlove8452]

​@@ruthannmarie7119👹👺👹💩

[@miraperko7493]

We Need More People in the Government Like Hawley!

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

Missouri ♥️ him! 👍

[@frankcheung99]

Absolutely! I watched many of his videos, we can tell he worked hard and really prepared for those questions! I hope one day, he runs for president!

[@Lisa-vh3nh]

I am from the great state of North Carolina. Thank you, Senator Hawley, for standing up for us.

[@daviru02]

Calling a lawyer to trial instead of the damn governor is worthless

[@dopeytripod]

the entire place is a joke....they spot & expose their corruption yet NOBODY IS EVER HELD ACCOUNTABLE?

[@starvingrtist8714]

This senator just wanted to be a bully and feel good to pick on someone

[@uscbigdawg]

The lawyer is sitting before a Senate Judiciary Committee to be a circuit court judge, so yeah…kind of important to vet their intent to push personal policy over the law.

[@dinawink6818]

@@starvingrtist8714😂😂😂😂

[@daviru02]

@@dopeytripod it's only people that can hold them accountable is us.

[@stevene6482]

“I was just following orders.” That’s always so comforting to hear.

[@jamescook7713]

Jawohl!!

[@bassfan41]

and nobody ever knows who's giving the orders, so they'll have to refer you to another agency

[@Kepi_Kei]

@@jamescook7713 I get it but younger ones may not. "I was just following orders" is what the Nazis said about their crimes against humanity.

[@Buzzzzz-22]

Well said

[@mommiedearest5337]

Yeah, those Nazi soldiers were also just following orders at the death camps.

[@sandrawilson6574]

Boy he's good!!! Just love to watch Hawley

[@hune.badger86]

This guy is a perfect example of why we need a MUCH smaller government.

[@methylmania]

Yes. We should only hear about government in times of invasion and war. Other than that they are at best a nuisance. The founders feared a central government and started a war with the most powerful empire in history over it, yet here we are once again.

[@brad2548]

@@hune.badger86 who says we need a government? 🤔😊

[@hune.badger86]

@@brad2548 Touché

[@grandmastershek]

Corporate America thanks you for your unwitting loyalty

[@mattculb6990]

@hune.badger86 Hawley or the nominee?

[@BradYaateeh.]

"It's frightful that people who are so ignorant should have so much influence." ~ George Orwell

[@12alocin]

That phrase should be directed to Mr Lammy!

[@SPFDRum]

Another judge that absolutely hates the 1st admendment.

[@Fvpigpen26]

Correction. Hates America.

[@BobbiHenderson-g8m]

Josh Hawley for President 2028🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@maryfrancisoconnor2601]

I'd vote for him simply for the policies he advocates for!

[@TheJuanvegas]

Surely not on the basis of the behaviour in this video? He just interrupts people until he gets the bite he wants. In a real debate, the other party would just say I'm not continuing until you let me finish

[@aurela7494]

Thank you Senator Josh Hawley! God bless you and your family.

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@bobbarker3781]

So he goes against our Constitution, yet wants to be a judge ? Then he says he did his duty. These Democrats are just unbelievable

[@RoseAnderson-if5fz]

The nazis said the same thing at the Nuremberg n trials, didn't they???

[@trumpgirl1018]

They aren't even judges, they are activists using their position to wield their political ideology on innocent people...

[@sajjie8121]

The Nazi officers back in the 30s and 40s also said 'I just did my duty...' Do you think that passes morally?

[@Topzilla-g2h]

They are nominating people who don’t see a problem with violating our rights. That’s why we must vote out the people who keep nominating these traitors.

[@thedbcooperforum]

why does peeps like you and the clown in this video start off saying so?

[@vw647]

When you're defending wrong doing, you're just as guilty!

[@Eklektik40]

Lawyers...

[@James1987nh]

And yet Maga still defends a convicted felon who was found liable for SA a woman.

[@lpickett7462]

AMEN!

[@James1987nh]

@@vw647 like a convicted felon? Or someone who admitted to defrauding veterans and children's charities?

[@lonleyndn]

Moreso: You're "DEFENDING" it!

[@carolynw3602]

Why is he even being considered for a judge position? It was nonsensical to shut down churches while bars and Walmart remained open. There is NO excuse, but he's too cowardly to admit he was wrong. Thank you Senator Hawley for exposing this loser clown.

[@5474online]

agree

[@LazyDog-lg7fu]

His political ideology comes first before common sense and constitution.

[@nancyking]

Abortion clinics stayed open, too. How sick!

[@minhloi4536]

🤣🤣🤣 What a free Woke Nation sounds like.🤣🤣🤣 Why the ...... You need to go to church for ⁉️ you can't pray at home ⁉️ Wasting time and money, woke nation 🤣🤣🤣 for this argument.

[@jameshacker8808]

Because people need to buy necessity like food and others to survive, but people don’t need church to be opened to exercise their faith. You can still pray and learn the Bible at home or via zoom calls, but you can’t suddenly make foods or electronics at home or via zoom calls especially during quarantine.

[@sugeyingliu1]

Sen. Hawley is an American Hero.

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@Tory-zp3dw]

Can they ever answer a yes or no question. This is infuriating!

[@65csx83]

When you're sinking in a hole, stop digging. He at least has the good sense not to double down on his anti-constitutional action.

[@gr8gmaCaky]

Short answer- NO

[@keithparry5908]

Typical wokery 😡😡

[@eugenebrownjr.4206]

Amen to Sen. Hawley. Should Be on radar for POTUS 2028.

[@xancypillosi9497]

He’s the man

[@pinerider19]

Ramaswamy, Hawley, Vance; 2028 is going to be a tough one.

[@AliSwanson1728]

Ya know, I think you're on to something here. He would make a great President. Right now, he's a great fighter for the American People.

[@briandeaton3550]

At 05:30 Sen. Hawley lied in a hearing and said that the Ryan Young Park stated that he had no regrets. Ryan Young Park did not make that statement in the hearing.

[@PoundingBee23]

⁠@@briandeaton3550 you like semantics huh? Interesting

[@jonnobarry4438]

Evil is as evil does.

[@heatherjackson920]

Guilty or not guilty, you do not want to go up against Hawley.

[@xancypillosi9497]

I wouldn’t want to go up against him at all - he’s a very smart man - I wouldn’t want to be on Ted Cruz’s bad side as well

[@CraigFactsareFacts]

I've yet to see him "go after" anyone who wasn't guilty. VERY guilty.

[@octagonworkservices]

I definitely wouldn't.

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@briandeaton3550]

​@@xancypillosi9497 At 05:30 Hawley lied and stated that Park said that he had no regrets. Park did not make that statement in the hearing.

[@digggerrjones7345]

I simply *do not understand* why some of these people aren't held in contempt of Congress!?!?!?

[@hannahs3981]

Yeah, lying under oath, avoiding questions until time runs out or the Speaker saves them, etc...

[@AberrantArt]

Corruption and lack of morals

[@scottholley4712]

Simple. Most judges are liberal and they would not support the charges; not unless the behavior conflicted with their own personal agenda and beliefs.

[@SergeantExtreme]

Corruption. Attorney General Garland was successfully voted in Contempt of Congress by a majority vote (including by Democrat representatives). However, the DOJ, controlled by the Biden administration, has refused to file charges thus allowing him to get away with his crime due to corruption.

[@MrGringoman80]

Because congress is complicit.

[@janetbracco2867]

I worked at Wal-Mart during covid. They sure weren't social distancing. Don't forget that small businesses were also closed. Tell em Josh!!!

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

I also shopped there and never once wore a mask. When offered one, I would say no thank you and keep walking. They were not going to wrestle me to the floor.

[@Phantom86d]

Hey! We were essential! They were squeezing us to our essence!

[@shiro2400]

same. being a employee i HAD to wear the mask but me and my coworkers didn't give two shits aside from when the managers roamed. if it was that potent, the covid virus, i would assume shitty masks ain't gonna be the deciding factor of whether u die or not from said virus lmao. but hey, dont question uncle sam! he knows whats good for u! or else!

[@artheriford]

Yeah. I also remember the aisles being one direction only and counting how many people were coming in the store. That was sure brilliant

[@SamhainBe]

Here in Maryland, they allowed liquor stores and strip clubs to remain open as "essential" while churches were kept closed

[@Republican4ever]

What a jerk. Don’t vote for him judicial nominee

[@joycewright5386]

I changed churches during covid because I found one where the pastor refused to bow the knee to the government. We stayed open, masks were optional. I love my church.

[@toshikotanaka3249]

Refused to bend the knee huh? Doesn't Matthew 22:21 say to render unto Caesar what is Caesars? In other words, follow the laws of the world while fulfilling our more important obligations to God. But Christians love to cherry pick over those passages that are inconvenient to their goals. And if you bother to reply at all, you'll try to justify why you are totally exempt from having to render unto Caesar. The Jews at the time of Christ lived under harsh Roman rule and yet Christ expected them to render unto Caesar, but not you of course. And just so you know, heads are bowed, not knees. Knees are bent.

[@joycewright5386]

@@toshikotanaka3249 Scripture also says not to forsake the assembling of the saints. It also says we don't obey caesar if caesar wants us to disobey God.

[@davidcorley1146]

@@toshikotanaka3249 In cases where the government goes against God, we obey God rather than men.

[@toshikotanaka3249]

@@davidcorley1146 That's called hypocritical cherry picking and I would, honestly, expect no less.

[@toshikotanaka3249]

@@joycewright5386 That's called hypocritical cherry picking and I would expect no less from Xians

[@tensymercado3794]

Sen. Hawley is straight to the point. He has guts. Thanks.

[@amandagish5976]

And I voted for him today.

[@christiansaint716]

He seems like a younger version of Sen Kennedy! :)

[@gwo-burneloh9493]

From an Asian point of view, this line of questioning is hilarious. Maybe this line of thinking and the reactions to this video explains why Americans died in the millions while death because of covid in Malaysia are in the thousands. P.S the attorney’s ability to answer this line of questioning is so inept. My answer would be be: Walmart and lowe unlike god isn’t almighty and omnipresent. We can pray and communicate with god wherever you are, on the other hand walmart and lowe have a more limited capacity for supplying essential goods to the people.

[@Maria.p225]

Like when join the Capitol’s attackers.

[@Maria.p225]

Hi had guts when he join the Capitol’ attackers;(

[@americanwoman8967]

Constitutional Rights are tested when things are tough.

[@Chung3Im-gp9jj]

Thanks for your hard work, Sen. Hawley❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@leanidvalasevich6991]

Thanks Senator Hawley for protecting America against evil

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@cashcowcommissions6790]

He’s not protecting anyone from anything! He’s putting on a performance! He’s a politician, stop being so gullible / naive! Is he doing a good job of pointing out the BS that occurred during the biggest crimes against humanity? Yes! He is putting a spotlight on what we the American people have been screaming about for years! Where was he when we were in the middle of the BS!? Where was he? This is all showboating! Am I greatful that it’s being discussed? Yes, I am.

[@gwell66v2AnimeReviews]

He literally fought off demonic monsters, they wont show the footage on fake news. We'd have plummeted into hell on earth had he not heroically merged with the archangel David to fight off the hordes of Belzferzis the Wretched. God bless Paladin Hawley

[@jamesleonard5307]

He never admitted that standing behind the unconstitutional decision was wrong… he just says he “did a favor” by not appealing. These people are insane.

[@TheCrunchbite]

And he literally can’t just say yes or no. It’s so infuriating

[@origami83]

@@TheCrunchbite Most of these cant. I wonder if that is something they learned somewhere

[@leapdrive]

No back bone, sycophants.

[@pamlaenger6870]

They’re evil!!!!

[@PenisemaniRaqoqo-q7m]

Good one senator!!! God be glorious

[@michaelsmith-bn6no]

They are never wrong, and we are made to suffer.

[@jonboggio3323]

What is the point of these if they don't face jail time for breaking the law of the land?

[@CalvinHikes]

No point and where was these arguments when it was happening?

[@ophielasrage]

yeah i wonder how trump is out and about with 34 felonies

[@LukeHartman-ro7hl]

​​@@ophielasrage because the "felonies" are bogus and the evil communists trying to usurp and take over the country know it.

[@Seegie16]

The law of the land? What is this the wild west?

[@Exxeron-ob3tv]

@@ophielasrage Because it would be even worse for you side if he were in prison when the charges are thrown out on appeal? Your own side declared his sentencing postponed. Guess facts are not exactly your forte? Nor intellectual integrity, nor intellect?

[@patriciahurt9874]

Again Hawley at his best defending our constitutional rights! 🎉🎉❤

[@FearlessFloor]

He hasn’t defended anything he reads really strongly worded letters to people.

[@MiguelOrtiz-s3f]

he didn't do shit lol he literally questioned someone following orders lol

[@patriotdefender808]

Hawley for President in 2028!

[@wms72]

FOUR YEARS TOO LATE

[@Peterickenbacker1]

That u can’t see him just being political is shocking. The truth is usually in the middle, and Americans agree on more than they think. Hawley just wants to be famous on social media.

[@Brian-rj5rl]

What an absolute disgrace this Solicitor General and Governor are! I guess just following orders is now a defense to strip Americans of one of the most important rights and reasons people came to this land. Absolutely despicable!

[@JC-dk1uo]

Same reply NAZI officers gave at the end of WWII - Just following orders.

[@aortenzio]

Perfect example of greed and selling your soul.

[@alessandrajouberteix4663]

Love this! “First amendment is not an option”

[@HomeAloneGaming1]

from the same people banning books...

[@jamie7713]

@@HomeAloneGaming1 Determining appropriate ages for public school children to be exposed to sensitive material concerning sexuality is not banning books. You are free to expose your child to whatever filth you want at home doesn't mean your neighbors kids have to be groomed along side your children. Btw, who was in favor of "banning" the likes of "To Kill a Mocking Bird" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"? I'll wait...

[@ChaseSecurity]

Checkmate

[@Derideo]

@@HomeAloneGaming1 cnnbot

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

@@HomeAloneGaming1 There is no "banning" of books. You can buy any book you want, good or bad. What is actually wrong is putting porn on the shelves for little kids to see.

[@wtfman5313]

The tap dancing and the beating around the bush is strong with this one.

[@kingvon12]

Jedi Master!!

[@ActuatedGear]

He seems to be attempting, and not being allowed to, defend his actions as "that of a lawyer defending a case". You make the best case. It bears consideration because that is in fact how you do some things. I'm not sure that's exactly what happened, but if it's a fair counter, which IT MAY BE, then Hawley is being technically unfair. I'm not sure.

[@octagonworkservices]

hahaha.. Yes it is.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

​@@ActuatedGearhe's not attempting anything he's making excuses because the truth is he is proud they shutdown churches

[@ActuatedGear]

@@truckercowboyed2638 No. He IS in fact attempting to answer. Your argument is thusly completely negated. We have the video. And that is the whole problem here, failure to argue properly. Whether he is or is not an activist with an inappropriate bent this is not an argument that suggests well that he is. You are asserting it, not arguing it. He is being refused the opportunity to argue his point. The "Interviewer" is asserting his own opinion and not thoroughly demonstrating whether or not he acts in such a manner. He had a job. He did that job. That job may well have included politically related actions. That does not MAKE them an expression of his political bent nor does it make the NOT. It's a data point all by its lonesome and that's the problem. It's not an argument.

[@paulschooping5421]

This is exactly what should happen when the Democrats propose Judges who take unconstitutional positions and try to legislate from the Bench or influence the public with their own political, ideological or anti-religious leanings. They need to be called out, and never allowed to come NEAR a high level court or the Supreme Court. Period. End of Sentence.

[@ChristianWagner888]

He broke the highest law of the land. Why are there no prison terms for violating people’s constitutional rights?

[@Dao007forever]

Why Trump isn't in prison?

[@lisadupree-pz6wg]

@@Dao007foreverhe didn’t do anything wrong. Russia collusion and SPYGATE was joe Ukraine China ho hill6 bill50+ Epstein island plane ranch and Obama moochelle Jarrett Huma Rice Weiner Holder GUANTANAMO

[@calebcollins5887]

@@Dao007foreverif they jailed Trump they’d be signing a warrant out on a lot of powerful people who’ve done far worse.

[@daakudaddy5453]

Grocery stores and cheap food joints are essential for survival. Mass and prayers isn't. He did the right thing. Law is not absolute. Sometimes individual liberties are sacrificed in favour of collective order. This is one of those cases. He did a good job.

[@kingg3095]

Didn't they try to off him? Why was that?

[@oh-get-real]

Go Sen Hawley !!!

[@mollyswanner1607]

These things that happened to us should never be forgotten. We were so experimented on

[@jimb8830]

Damn right........YET, the Republicans continue with these lip service hearings with NO legal action!! I've had it with the lip service and posturing! Please keep your national communications active!!

[@530MAIDU]

@@jimb8830 Research 🧐…🫏🍑

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

@@jimb8830 Most Republicans are on the same side as the Dims. Very few are actually conservative. Almost all incumbents need to be removed. I saw an election sign years ago that said "Re-elect No One."

[@connilady57]

Truth...

[@mollyswanner1607]

@@jimb8830 yes it's true. Much talk,no justice.

[@marleneoneill9106]

TY Senator for ur work to shed light on evil

[@Mason-ci8gj]

Sen. Hawley is an awesome leader. I hope he runs for President in the future. I agree with the Senator, discrimination against religious freedom. It gravely affected our churches in more than one way......

[@jamesguest4741]

Yes he is

[@ran9080]

The Gods awaited the arrival of the Sons who had been sent to the Earth. The Sons were delayed, however, as they attempted to expose all the spheres that had been seized by evil. They were trying to explain certain Truths to the people, but these people did not have sufficient intelligence to properly understand the Sons of God.

[@neutron5000]

Sen Hawley is ragging on this guy for keeping churches closed because he was doing his job as an attorney for the state. The video prior Sen Kennedy was ragging on him for being an activist and not defending a state so what standard do they want.

[@user-johnnyringo.44]

​@@ran9080But you did?

[@JeffWolfe-ke7os]

The constitution ​@@neutron5000

[@Dontgottaloveit]

Sen. Hawley is a hero for the 1st amendment. Church is the best place to be❤

[@bobbysteve440]

I’m a Christian in church all most 2 times a week do you think they can be working on something to help the people or use our tax dollars to talk about this.

[@AliSwanson1728]

I am not super religious. But I thank God everyday for people who are. They are kind people. Good, respectful people. Bless you & your family.

[@dbreiden83080]

Yeah it promotes hatred among so many groups.. What a place to be..

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@christhrockmorton8038]

Thank you Hawley and God bless you. I am glad this conversation is still being had and human rights are still being fought for. I fear they will try more of this. Thank you Hawley for standing in the gap for us

[@nessgabe1050]

EXPOSING THE ATTACK ON THE CHURCES

[@extanegautham8950]

they never closed the strip clubs or brothels. We live in Babylon

[@phattjohnson]

LOL yes they did

[@cyclonicblade]

Ever consider that you are in a cult...

[@davidrice3337]

A girl needs to make a livin -

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

@@cyclonicblade What cult? The Bible is true and accurate.

[@MaranathaMaryKate]

Why were strip clubs open, but restaurants with large patios had to be closed?

[@Lor00D]

Helps lower domestic violence, especially for married men who get attention once a year.

[@Lor00D]

@ToyaAndreka-JeanThomas 😝

[@theeraphatsunthornwit6266]

Fulfilling men need😂

[@Alicia-x1w]

Sen. Hawley you are a blessing to this institution. We need more senators like you. God Bless You Sir!!!

[@risanch]

AMEN!!! Bravo Sen. Josh Hawley. If I lived in your district, I'd would definitely be voting for you.

[@TeamTheYoungandTheRestofUs]

The worst kind of person says "i was just following orders".

[@user-zp3oz7op6w]

Yes and how many Natzis used that.

[@KarsonsChannel]

Why is it impossible for these people to give a straight answer?

[@derekjohn4412]

Communists are slimy that is how they operate.

[@misspetit]

Because they are not in charge

[@zoneundertop]

Satan lives within thee.

[@tennesseeamerican5451]

Because he kept getting interrupted???

[@Derideo]

@@tennesseeamerican5451 interrupted from going on a tangent blaming someone else, burning up the senator's time. Try yes or no, you wont get interrupted.

[@keithnance4209]

When someone has a problem of expressing regret or a mistake, that is a critical red flag.

[@deborahsanders1922]

No accountability for his part in what he did. The nominee needs to go. Very sad.

[@5556665012008]

he's a lawyer, he didn't make the policy

[@guydignard61]

Why can they never answer a question?

[@prioritysteelerectorsltd.2940]

Because they have the right to remain silent just as we are.As it can be used against you in a court of law. Nobody can be forced to incriminate themselves. Even the government gangsters. Actions speak louder than words. And a picture is worth a thousand words. Besides if the gangster would have ratted himself out, who would hold him accountable, the department of Justice?

[@MP-12]

Don’t ever let this man be in office.

[@StableColonel]

He's just the fall guy.

[@scott8xxx532]

He already is, that's why he was up there on the panel asking questions..You meant to say, don't ever re-elect this man to another term in office.

[@calvin5491]

It's too late. Josh Hawley already in office.

[@BHarris25]

@@calvin5491I like Hawley and will vote for him again.

[@ThePunisherisme]

Dumb.. DUMMMBBBBB

[@donface5142]

"I listened to my overlords instead of upholding the freedoms and liberties of the American people and the U.S. Constitution."

[@Lucas-gm3bv]

Sort of like half of SCOTUS, then?

[@donface5142]

@@Lucas-gm3bv All of SCOTUS is bought out. Go chugg Kool-Aid elsewhere.

[@webportal6659]

​@Lucas-gm3bv The anti-american justices are less than half and are known as liberal democrats.

[@BatmanBeyondBelief]

Isnt everyone who got the intervenes medication the exact same? It was always about keeping your own jobs. Dont be a hypocrite

[@philliplee9545]

@@Lucas-gm3bv Last time I checked the SCOTUS write their own opinions, or does your feeble mind not know how the judicial government work?

[@tommyharrison412]

It’s Always Someone’s Else Fault.

[@James1987nh]

That's the Republican motto.

[@RandomGuy12345-o]

#Trump2024❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 #Fight✊

[@Lastchance2030]

That order by Gavin gruesom should have never been a thought. WHAT HE DID WAS BREAK THE LAW AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN ARRESTED FOR IT.

[@chrisbrose237]

It's Scamvin

[@angelatemple7850]

@@chrisbrose237 and his Aunt Smellosi

[@Derideo]

@@scottgarvy and traitor Polis

[@Denniss7420]

@@scottgarvy All WEF puppets

[@carolhughes5867]

So proud of Josh Hawley! Proud he is from Missouri!

[@codymcdonald9808]

These are the people who should never be in charge. Nothing but profit and control in their minds. People like this deserve life long jail sentences!

[@ripwff7502]

It's coming.

[@CharlesOffdensen]

Hawley must have been the best attorney.

[@AmericanPatriot1778]

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) for President 2028

[@AliSwanson1728]

I'd vote for him! He's outstanding!

[@ndlsumr]

Amen!

[@Cha_HCM-je9qe]

I love Senator Hawley. He is awesome!

[@donniepirelli4668]

💯

[@edsonroadmoto]

Senator Hawley has my vote as President in 2028. He should be the VP running mate with Trump this year. He would crush… crush Kamala head to head debate. 🧐🤌🏼

[@bjordan515]

The worst part is that Churches went along with it.

[@mitzikimzey5957]

Alabama had “drive inn” type and online services for most churches. But you could go to the liquor store…

[@grahaml6668]

Indeed that has always been my opinion: Catholic bishops in particular rolled over under a dictate from Democrat governors, and offered not one bit of pushback.

[@CelticBearWoman]

YES!!!

[@bernadettesandoval3990]

​@@grahaml6668So appalling, indeed, they had one job and they failed, painfully disappointing but sadly, not surprising at all. May God have mercy on their souls...

[@philipambler3825]

EVERYONE bowed the knee to the ROTHCHILDES...whos' lousy little game it was...money byes bullshit.

[@user-vf3mp6lp7d]

Definitely Not Optional!!!Thank you Senator...

[@alessandrajouberteix4663]

We must stand for something or we will stand for nothing…

[@teresabarrett8339]

We must stand for something or we will fall for anything!

[@MHicks-bb4yt]

Wild. I’m so thankful to my church. They only closed for 2 weeks, then opened up and fought the city .

[@garygsp3]

Don't forget everyone that while church's were forcibly closed due to health concerns. It was perfectly fine to be standing arm in arm during BLM protests of 2020. There were no health concerns about doing that activity. There was no discouragement. Just so long as you didn't go to church. So you could protest and inflict destruction of property across the country just don't get together and worship a God we don't believe in and we don't respect your right to religious freedom of persecution.

[@susanfraase3750]

Dr fauchi never said a word about protesters did he LoL

[@lidiasoares5675]

Thanks be to God, you are a great Senator, Senator Hawley. We need more Senators like you. May God bless you and always guide you. Unfortunately, dishonest Lawyers are very manipulative!!! They think, they will be able to argue the TRUTH!!! They never think about the consequences. They think that just because they do not believe in God, God does not exist!!!

[@patriciahurt9874]

Boy! Does he blink when giving an answer! This guy is a lefty, progressive as it can get

[@mgoblue0970]

Park ticks all the boxes when it comes to how does one spot a liar via body language.

[@daveminer9217]

His blink rate is almost as high as Mop Tops's. 🤖

[@allanhagan8922]

Churches along with many others should NEVER have agreed to nor accepted this BS.

[@CatouMilou]

I agree. But cowardice is in their nature.

[@billsilvers6066]

Problem is that "We The People" are scared of our government.

[@goldalevin869]

@@CatouMilou They didn't want to get arrested like that pastor in Canada.

[@Noahloveless1]

​@@goldalevin869They can't arrest us all. United we stand, divided we fall.

[@CalvinHikes]

We never did.

[@gwyn111]

Why was it ok to gather in large groups for "peaceful" protests, but not ok to gather in smaller groups for anything else?

[@darylbrown8834]

Because their thinking is bassackwards!

[@diersirrigation]

Those protests were not even "peaceful "!

[@chrisferretti7020]

Looting was immune from the coof...🙄

[@WilliamMcDougald-pm3fq]

Agenda trumps logic, actual science, morality, etc.

[@knyte513]

an uncomfortable answer may be depopulation

[@vicki8042]

Craziness, glad I lived somewhere where we didnt shut down anything and no one stayed home.

[@jessicagreene1773]

Honorable attorney speak with forked tongue and out of both sides of mouth.