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[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

A complete denial of the truth. It's been the Republican way for years.

[@VernSherris]

Yeah, pretty much.

[@hannahdyson7129]

Conservatives worldwide really

[@hannahdyson7129]

The Conservative way really . Worldwide

[@debrasnider7116]

Our system of laws has got to put criminals away. Not let these con artists get away with all this lawlessness

[@JustinMShaw]

It's been conservatism's way for centuries. The GOP just thought it would be good to unite all of them a few decades ago.

[@RoadDogSteve]

Republicans choose to ignore the younger voters here. Repeatedly a mistake.....

[@StopWhining491]

Prove it in November, younger voters. We're counting on you.

[@hannahdyson7129]

Some evidence world wide younger voters ( under 30) are becoming more right wing

[@thehellyousay]

ahhhh, whadda them young whippersnappers know about anything, besides the internet ..., and the phones ... and the apps ..., and the, the, ..., meh, t'was better in my day. we had sticks, sticks, i tells ya, and stones, and fire, and, and, and ..., polio ...

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

It wasn't a mistake for decades because despite being guaranteed the right to vote (26th Amendment), younger voters were one of the least participatory demographics of the electorate. That has changed recently because younger voters are becoming more informed. I would expect more and more restrictions against voting on or near college campuses in jurisdictions run by Republicans.

[@caroleathenacosta-songwrit9193]

@@thehellyousay And measles.

[@navmarroaming2292]

Democrats in Arizona are really sick of the GOP, making our state look like only embiciles live here and we are fighting them.

[@anniejuan1817]

As a Democrat in Texas, I feel your pain.

[@aliensinmyass7867]

imbeciles* Ironic

[@hannahdyson7129]

It looks like the GOP needs to be voted out full stop in all states

[@silverghostcat1924]

​@@anniejuan1817ditto

[@Napalmdog]

I really don’t want to do this and there’s no animosity in saying it, but it’s spelled ‘imbecile’.

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

Our democracy is on the ballot in 2024...VOTE BLUE!!!

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

💯⚖️🇺🇸👊👍

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

🔵

[@tombrown4683]

100% 👍

[@Terk131]

Like it matters.

[@ninaconnolly6077]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@redmustangredmustang]

People are really getting tired of Kari Lake and they hate that 1864 abortion ban.

[@annala2956]

Example 2,416,239 of people who can't shut up about how Christian they are doubling down on dishonesty.

[@CantankerousDave]

“It’s not a sin/crime if you do it for Jesus.” They really think that way.

[@Canneveroverblue]

I see this all the time, it is tiring for sure.The amount of people who call themselves Christians who have never read the bible is ridiculous. Also, I see it used as cover, as if being Christian allows them be be racist, homophobic, mean and hateful. People have changed since 2016, so many are very selfish and mean. I worry about the children growing up now. The roll models they have are very concerning,

[@user-fx4qz8pt3w]

​@@Canneveroverblueyou make really good points

[@user-fi6he2ud3h]

@@Canneveroverblue Not for nothing, but the American evangelical church has been all about that for decades. I know, I lived through the Satanic Panic. They are the OGs of cancel culture.

[@MichaelSplatkins]

They haven't changed IMO. ​They've just become more public is all.

[@markfeland2285]

And republicans can kiss Arizona goodbye

[@nathaliemann3145]

Trying to make it happen,🙏🇺🇸

[@VernSherris]

Good! Very good!

[@hannahdyson7129]

I hope

[@UncleGeno]

Latest polling in Arizona had Trump leading by 7 per Bloomberg. Biden has trailed Trump in 17 consecutive polls going back to last year and the margin is growing.

[@johnchedsey1306]

Once the abortion rights initiative is on the ballot, the Republicans here are really in for it. Especially when the state legislature cowardly ran away from the opportunity to repeal the 1864 "law".

[@angelm.bouchard3722]

As someone who has lived in Arizona for almost four decades I’m so embarrassed. As an Independent who has voted for candidates in both parties in the past, I’m even more embarrassed. I wish I could take back all those votes for Republicans. I never considered they would try to end democracy. I can only think I wasn’t paying attention.

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

Don't worry. I have my guilt, too.

[@deborahmillette]

Same

[@chris8612]

The important thing is you changed your actions when you got new information. It's easy to be hard on yourself, but there is no crystal ball in life.

[@adderous]

Best thing you can do is remember that, and make sure to use a bit more scrutiny in the future. For all politicians, not just Republicans.

[@Caseyuptobat]

Very much you weren't paying attention. But your attention is had now. You can do better moving forward.

[@niclewis9610]

Nobody disrespects their voter's more than Republicans themselves.

[@Sabre70]

And the average gop voter just laps it up

[@MonkeyJedi99]

It would be a lot harder to have a "Witch Hunt" if the R's would stop supplying a surplus of witches.

[@Sabre70]

@@MonkeyJedi99 omfg! That’s great! Well said

[@user-uu8zw6ek8w]

​@@MonkeyJedi99That's insulting to witches.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@user-uu8zw6ek8w According to my brother, the modern ones prefer to be called Wiccans.

[@stephaniesanderson6190]

Hey Sheriff Joe! 80% of his prisoners were pre trial! Yet , he humiliated them, gave them green hotdogs,green lunch meat, and kept them in un bearable heat! He ignored sexual complaints from the community (children) His office was later sued. The GOP LOVED HIM! THAT'S ARIZONA...

[@Hikoripeyote]

Pink underwear and green bologna should be their due For treason against me and you😊

[@ProgressiveDemLib]

Only part of AZ. I despise the Maggots and will always 🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

Arpaio was also pardoned by Donald.

[@Meyersci]

It was startling to see the chain gangs walking through my neighborhood in the striped clothes when Sherriff Joe was in place.

[@stephanieballard166]

The GOP should be embarrassed by this behavior. Yet they aren't.

[@nonnyena4267]

What they're saying is, _"We're the Law-&-Order party, but the Rules don't apply to _*_Us,_*_ the Ruling Party."_

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

They LOVE "rules". They "rules" all YOU! See? Perfect!

[@thehellyousay]

"law 'n order" has always meant "the law is what we order".

[@jimsalman7257]

They're now the Lawless Party.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

"Conservatism consists of one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect."

[@brianSalem541]

Rules for thee but not for me.

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

Detrumpification Now 💯⚖️🇺🇸😀

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

💯🔵Hear Hear🌎😎!!!

[@chaosopher23]

De-Russification. Our last guy takes his orders from the Gremlin in the Kremlin.

[@AquaticAbomination]

Trump is more entangled than a octopus in a fishing net

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

U win the Web today...100%👍‼

[@thehellyousay]

an octopus don't get tangled in anything. other stuff gets tangled by octopus, octopus don't get tangled by anything.

[@brendasmart553]

Actually, the worst is a shark in your commercial fishing nets, as the spin & spin themselves into a now totally shredded tightly wrapped mess! The only way to retrieve what's left of the net sadly is to cut off their fins to stop it fighting itself, thus as you roll in the net, cutting massive tangles here and there, after what seems and is hours, they simply fall to the ocean floor. Sad fact. Totally ruins your whole fishing opener and your net is shot. $5G minimum to replace, as long as you were able to save your leadline and bobber line plus doing your own net repair work.

[@oldworldpatriot8920]

I read that in Foghorn Leghorns voice 😂 and I agree

[@patrickborunda4749]

@@brendasmart553 Then they shouldn't be using those nets in Shark Infested waters.

[@AndrewLoukidis-jr2bp]

Standard GOP operating procedure : deny, deny, deny.

[@josebrown5961]

Don’t forget after the denials there’s the alternative facts…

[@1927su]

We the People gotta VOTE BLUE to PROTECT DEMOCRACY.

[@johnsteiner3417]

GOP Jonestown: Arizona Edition

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

👍💯

[@jaynye4991]

What flavor is their koolaid?

[@johnsteiner3417]

@@jaynye4991 Orange. Of course.

[@pohkeee]

@@johnsteiner3417: yes, Orange Sunset-with a sprig of dementia mint.

[@jaynye4991]

​@@johnsteiner3417 Silly of me to ask.

[@danieldickson8591]

"Laws for thee, not for me" has become the Republican mantra.

[@donwyoming1936]

The AZ GOP literally filmed themselves explaining their coup plans, admitting it was probably based on a false narrative, and then filmed themselves doing it. It's a slam dunk for the prosecutor.

[@Erin-Thor]

My relatives in Arizona will be incensed no matter what, LOL! They are screaming mad about the fake electors legal case, believing it all to be Democrat lies. 😊 This makes me happy! 😎

[@alumpyhorse]

yay! 💛🐥💛🤎🐪

[@thesuncollective1475]

GOP trying to rig things again. White privilege is alive and well I see

[@dalimadison7553]

Good day my friends....ET 👽😘💙 and Lumpy 🐪😍💛 stay well 🦋🦋🦋

[@shawnr771]

Tell them it is a Witch Hunt. Then send them the definition Witch=Traitor.

[@dalimadison7553]

@shawnr771 hey Shawn 👋🏻🦋

[@f.demascio1857]

The GOP has embodied 1984 in the flesh.

[@CantankerousDave]

It’s their how-to manual. The Handmaid’s Tale is their spank material

[@c.b.-]

...I rather think that 1984 was better written than whatever author is penning our current reality. 😅

[@f.demascio1857]

@@c.b.- You're not wrong at all.

[@donhoverson6348]

No. Not 1984. They are embodying 1864.

[@davidsantor1760]

To paira phrase Prince , lets party like it's 1864 .

[@lyni50]

The US is in big trouble with all these power-hungry lunatics.

[@whatgoesaroundcomesaround920]

@lyni50 Hoping for the domino effect -- that when Trump goes down, a lot of fat clowns will fall with him.

[@balshabethstrages2923]

I'm not sure the Republican close-ranks-and-lie-about-it tactic can really be called a 'unique strategy' at this point, more like 'par for the course'. This is what they do.

[@Turai12]

Republicans being immoral? Well, at least they're consistent.

[@R4NDLL]

The MAGA Creed: If you find you've dug yourself into a hole, dig a deeper hole.

[@VeraBrightfeather]

Arizonan here, born and raised. I cannot WAIT until the GOP are made a permanent minority in this state.

[@Josh-ks7co]

It was a trade. You get a powerful spot in the party in exchange for not taking a plea and cooperating against Trump. I'd make them say under oath that didn't happen.

[@reallythough4591]

Do you really think an "Oath" would mean something? Didn't they take an oath to support and defend the constitution?

[@maremma14]

Not taking a plea and a cooperation agreement, along with getting a party position, doesn't make the charges go away. That said, you can't compel people to testify against themselves.

[@Josh-ks7co]

@maremma14 you can make them plea the fifth. They basically can't testify at all or it'd be suspicious. If you wanted a tldr on why the government is a bit concerned about tick tock this might be a good example. 100% gov knows about whatever whatever deal was made.

[@Josh-ks7co]

@reallythough4591 no, but it'd be real funny when someone leaks the recipes. Dems need to fk the high ground.

[@patriciathomas7549]

Voters across the country are disgusted and tired of the lying currently coming from many/most GOP candidates. Honest Republicans deserve honest representatives who don't have to lie to the public to get a vote.

[@chris8612]

Yup. This is so true. Never been a Republican and am not a Democrat, but committed to democracy. I see it locally with a dem rep. who is all the sudden really concerned on an issue that they never talked about as they are running for Senate. I wonder why lol.

[@TomTester-ey1rt]

Honest Republicans? I heard that Eisenhower was the last one

[@rogerwilco2]

Fanatics and ideologues always double down.

[@suzannederusha1370]

The big lie lives on.

[@stevenelson2641]

Missus here: Despite the seriousness of Beau's subject matter, sometimes his t-shirts really bring me a chuckle... Thanks Beau.

[@Tiffany_Waiting]

Have a SPECTACULAR week, friends! 🇨🇦.

[@Canneveroverblue]

You as well Tiffany.

[@davidtravis1384]

We in Arizona have already been exposed to some wild and surprising rhetoric. You have to remember we have been putting up with Kari Lake, and her ilk, for the past four years. What comes out of her mouth is far beyond wild and surprising.

[@the_phuckery_is_real7252]

They are gonna "die with the lie" as my mom used to say. Yikes.

[@laurajarrell6187]

Living here in AZ, I sure hope more hear of this and vote blue all the way down!👍💙💙💙🥰✌

[@ProgressiveDemLib]

💯 agree.

[@luvcheneywasalegend9168]

Arizonans are sick of Hobbs and Biden.

[@laurajarrell6187]

@@luvcheneywasalegend9168 Ha, not any I know. 🥰✌

[@ApinofArc]

@luvcheneywasalegend9168 Also from Arizona, born and raised. You're full of it.

[@luvcheneywasalegend9168]

@@laurajarrell6187 Then you don't know many.

[@johnheaney6383]

The stench of the GOP rot continues to grow!

[@Sailor-Man-Dave]

You are so right, but I find it amazing here in my neck of the woods in TX how many of my neighbors and family members and fellow church-goers have fallen in love with tfg.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I hope my gut feeling is correct and the Dems have a blue wave this election.

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Criminal being criminal

[@MARIO-uf1no]

This strategy isn't really that unique for the current GOP. More lies, BS, gaslighting, failing to take any responsibility for anything. Deflect, Deny, Point Fingers, Project. I'm exhausted with this nonsense, and I pray the sane voters in AZ are as well.

[@FGM013]

I’ve lived in Maricopa county for over 65 years. I’m not surprised by the AZ GOP actions.

[@ericcarlson6822]

It would be nice to live in a shared reality.

[@daverobinson6110]

I am selling 1864 Arizona calendars out in the lobby

[@juliollontop4812]

McCain will proud of what his party has become in his homestate..... said nobody.

[@gaylecheung3087]

America in self-destruction mode!

[@artfrontgalleries1818]

my hope for my country is that, as a voting public, we understand that voting is not only a right but also a duty. I hope we, as a class of creatures , are not stupid

[@katecornell8233]

Some better news out of AZ: house voted to repeal the 1864 abortion ban. Now it goes to the senate. 🤞

[@TrueYellowDart]

Arizona GOP: No worries about the fake elector stuff. We’ll just rely on our ample fundraising infrastructure and the population’s love of our stance on reproductive rights!

[@macswanton9622]

Pretty plain to me, after 8 years of doing nothing but double down w/a losing hand

[@michaelduy9055]

That has always been Trump's mission statement. Followers gotta follow.

[@Jkitty7599]

When they get put in jail, they can pertain those are fake bars they're behind! 🤬

[@jackrabbit11]

The GOP here in AZ is completely nuts. They are gonna have their asses handed to them in November

[@piku5637]

Normalize Ⓐctive labour unions and worker co-ops. Democratize🗳️💙the workplace. Workers make America run, workers should run America☭.🌸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@StopWhining491]

Go, Blue AZ. Loud and proud!

[@jcwoodman5285]

For the GOP history is relative, subject to gaslighting.

[@cohenworrior898]

These people backed a failed coup. Why are they not in jail three years after committing this crime?

[@vickiroberts7947]

What other movies do they have? Tthat is the Republican strategy, isn't it? Deny, lie, and obfuscate.

[@nitajean9885]

Fortunately for Arizona, we have the best little RIN0 in the world in K Lake, every time she speaks she yammers on and on about how horrible that party is and *how much more horrible it wants to become.*

[@billcook7285]

🤔 well, they could go the, "yeah, we're fascist. Our base doesn't care", route.

[@brendasmart553]

My fav comment here, nice! Truth is easier, but that's me.

[@nonya.bizness]

the truth is the light.

[@bryanirwin5473]

Andy Biggs is my congressman, I'm used to the stupid coming from that flavor of republicans.

[@kerrialexander4211]

Yessir. Paul Gosar is mine, so I don’t really have a congressman, I have a white nationalist with a severe medical condition.😔🌵💙😡

[@HimitsuHunter]

Remember... in any conflict the Enemy gets a turn. ... sometimes that turn is spent Throwing themselves into a Woodchipper...

[@jvcyt298]

How can they call themselves a party if none of them are having any fun?

[@CantankerousDave]

*They* get to have fun. They’re trying to outlaw it for serfs. It’s a distraction from working for their betters 24/7.

[@jvcyt298]

@@CantankerousDave ; What I meant was, they're so grim and angry all the time. I don't see how anybody could enjoy that unless they're sick in the head or something.

[@chris8612]

Getting to the deep questions now.

[@jvcyt298]

@@chris8612 ; I was feeling a little silly for a moment there, that's all. I mean, you can't be too happy if you're forcing yourself to deny reality.

[@Barklikeadog61]

Straight out of Dump playbook. Double down, lie some more

[@joshuafink9491]

People on cults will double down again and again because they are afraid of losing what they’ve already invested. Known as the lost cost fallacy .

[@user-jd1kc9xw1x]

The reasoning? It’s much easier, and more importantly cost effective, to get a fool to believe, rather than understand, a thing…

[@queenboudicca31]

Welcome to the Floriduh Public School system

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

And it's always more painful to admit having been fooled, than just continuing to BE fooled😢

[@user-jd1kc9xw1x]

@@queenboudicca31 Did you learn how to spell Florida in Arizona? Certainly appears that way…

[@Jimbo-et5jb]

@@user-jd1kc9xw1xit was a joke which went over your head and that’s not surprising considering.

[@joebeetz1832]

Its easier to fool someone than convince them they've been fooled.​@@KOKO-uu7yd

[@julieolson9832]

Ugh. It's already a tiring election season here in AZ.

[@diegooland1261]

Who ya gonna believe, me or your own eyes? I don't understand how the tough, rugged, third generation farmer in the Heartland, man's man falls for this every time.

[@CrystalAbrahams]

Have a SPECTACULAR week, friends! 🇨🇦

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

Same to u Crystal! 👋

[@VernSherris]

I hope you will also have a great week too, Crystal!

[@Erin-Thor]

You too Crystal‼️ 😊

[@hannahdyson7129]

Back at you 😊

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

I wish you well too👋🤗❣😃

[@Arulane]

They are going with their alternative facts. I guess they don’t get that so many people are over that and want it to stop.

[@apriljk6557]

Honestly, let them try...trump's gonna keep deteriorating. They can't stop time. Time marches on...

[@mileshill7196]

Trump is not the problem. He is a symptom of the problem. Trump has been their figurehead to rally around, but make no mistake, this is the plan for the entire party. They know time and demographics are not on their side, so they want to install themselves in power forever since they know that they will eventually lose power forever. Instead of adapting their policies to get with the times, they simply will force their will upon the american people.

[@jasonrollins8217]

Lol I remember back in the 2017 when a black couple got arrested for having a business meeting in Starbucks And the right tried to convince everyone they sold drugs by freezing or remitting time.

[@dearbronte686]

Sending hugs America. Are you ok? xx

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

Ty! 👍⚖️⚖️👊🔵👋

[@breakingbadheisenberg9703]

😂

[@nan.starjak]

No. No, we're not. 😢 But we're working on it.😊

[@jamesschrader6855]

That depends on what state you ask.

[@patrickjordan2233]

"blink, blink" (JK) As another said, "working on it..."

[@lisadodson2271]

This tells us I live in a crazy ass state

[@marybrown7203]

Beau has a grand way of explaining how they're going to lie about this without saying they're going to lie about this.

[@kittywalker2944]

How are they going to explain how in various interviews, etc., over the past 4 years, many of them openly admitted knowing that it was a big lie, all along? These guys seem to forget about visuals and audio, available to the public. 🇺🇸💙

[@kimbercole2438]

They're 'in for a penny, in for a pound'. I wouldn't let them back out. They can figure it out from a cell

[@Sothalic]

I mean, it's not like "Deny, DARVO, Gaslight" hasn't worked for the GOP...

[@Shuriath.]

If you are in Arizona it’s going to be vital that you communicate with friends and family about this, don’t let the lies be the loudest voice.

[@danielgriffis9759]

When the fudge did facts stop mattering?

[@akinpaws]

Wikipedia article, "reality-based community".

[@jaynye4991]

About 1980. Reganomics.

[@danielgriffis9759]

@@jaynye4991 that's how I saw it.

[@vanadyan1674]

Not just in Arizona...

[@kevenpinder7025]

If things haven't changed with AZ GOP finances, the national, delegates will be traveling to the convention, riding their thumbs.

[@metoyou2576]

VOTE BLUE DOWN BALLOT 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@bulletproofair]

Ahh, the "we were just playing adult pretend" excuse. It wasn't for keeps, it was just for funsies...

[@etep878]

If none of this is real, let us determine that in a court of law.

[@ARichardP]

No, the courts are rigged too so we can only listen to our own crazy ideas in an echo chamber and have that be reality for everybody. This is where constant lying will get you.

[@ARichardP]

But they believe everything is rigged, including the courts. So they can only believe their own crazy thoughts.

[@ernestclary6035]

They actually filmed it

[@LaundryFaerie]

I'm now going to count Arizona as a rogue state.

[@TheSuzberry]

Baltimore has opened a new commercial channel.

[@k.k.9897]

That's awesome. Did they find those poor workers 😢

[@Pafemanti]

The Sore Loser Party.

[@tombrown4683]

Hi y'all

[@Struthio_Camelus]

Hey there, Tom!

[@kellahella5286]

✌️

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

👋

[@alumpyhorse]

tom! gtsy buddy💫💙🐪

[@kellahella5286]

@@alumpyhorse 👋🐪 🖖

[@rosshargett8019]

Howdy folks! I hope everyone is having a great day! 👋 ✌️

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

Howdy 🤠 Ross

[@VernSherris]

Hi, Ross! I'm having a great day, and I hope you're having one, too!

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

Howdy happy Sunday y'all 😀

[@VernSherris]

Good day, user-ly7np5rm5c!

[@Erin-Thor]

Ditto Art and Vern‼️

[@alpharius4434]

I'm not surprised. Disgusted, but really not surprised.

[@user-nk4mx6qg6j]

In a NORMAL party, indicted party leaders would be invited to step down.

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

I dunno Beau, none of this is surprising to me. 💯

[@xelamercedes]

"None of this is real. They're lying" is the oldest, least imaginative defense ever.

[@jaynye4991]

In the US there aren't two sides. There's the people's side and the opposition.

[@crann777]

"It's a bold strategy Cotton, let's see how it plays out."

[@mamiemartinson4649]

Corruption on such a scale as we've never seen - some more🤢🤮

[@nickybeingnicky]

Howdy Beau peeps

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

👋

[@VernSherris]

Good day, nickybeingnicky.

[@robertashton8069]

GOP misdirection shenannigans😅!

[@johntaylor1947]

This is the republicans in AZ. saying F you

[@arthurcooper6924]

Everything about the republican party since trump got involved has been unique.

[@buccizero]

Call them the Baghdad Bob Party

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

👍

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

Or the Pity Party

[@patrickjordan2233]

​@@user-ly7np5rm5cmade me think of YTer "Puddles Pity Party" (in character YT singer..) LOLOL

[@hannahdyson7129]

I think that's an insult to Bagdad Bob . He seems to have have been an intelligent person at least

[@jamesschrader6855]

Thanks Beau for the information and update.

[@kevenpinder7025]

When you're going down a steep hill on a bicycle and your brakes fail, there is only one thing to do, pedal faster. At least it still allows you some steering control.

[@brendasmart553]

Been there done that when 9! The batch of 5 empty trash cans next to the big downhill curve where I lost control and thankfully broke my fall and flew everywhere, giggle! Classically, I jumped up, looked around to see if any onlookers... Nope, so I quickly restacked the cans and collected my bike departing the scene of what felt like a crime...