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Sen. Markwayne Mullin blamed “political correctness” for the uproar over his attempt to fight a witness during a Senate hearing.

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[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 125 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Political correctness. This guy inherently implies that following the law and not committing crimes is too woke. Bros, is it gay to not commit an assault and battery at least once a day?

What a clown.

[–] lolrightythen@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Hell yeah that's gay! In the best possible way. -meant as a statement that would likely irk this new generation of right wing politicians.

It isn't super helpful that I think this way, but I get a kick out of idiots having the bravado to say this kind of stuff without having any inkling that they are the problem.

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[–] RIPandTERROR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 months ago

Man... Being a cis white male is too hard these days. Maybe I should transition or something.

[–] EndOfLine@lemmy.world 86 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

How is this not a form of witness tampering? Are congressional witnesses allowed to be threatened for their participation in a hearing?

Wouldn't this also meet the requirements for "Obstructing an official proceeding"?

I've not really followed this story, but is anybody talking about impeachment and / or criminal charges for this behavior?

[–] Carighan@lemmy.world 24 points 11 months ago

It's the GOP. They alternatively hate the concept of a state when it's not them in power, and want a religious-military caliphate-style government when it is them in power.

The concept of witness tampering is just taking non-believers out back and shooting them, it's just another point on the daily docket.

[–] zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Does impeachment even mean anything anymore

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 3 points 11 months ago

Impeachment has a new meaning: The removal of a Democrat from office.

You need Republicans to impeach someone as long as we don't have 2/3rds control so that means no Republicans will ever be impeached.

[–] unmagical@lemmy.ml 64 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yeah sure, you got talked down by an 82 year old grandpa. That's even weaker than having your friends "hold you back."

Glad we're in an age where violence is generally discouraged.

[–] clearedtoland@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago

“Generally,” except for the honorable statesmen that represent the general public in matters of diplomacy and legislation. Bet it helps military spending though.

[–] TheJims@lemmy.world 52 points 11 months ago

He’s still talking? After committing the most embarrassing spectacle I’ve ever seen in the senate. I guess it’s a good thing he’s a republican and incapable of feeling embarrassment or shame.

[–] Cranakis@lemmy.one 51 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This was so dumb. It was entertaining to watch Bernie break it up tho.

"Sit Down! You are a United States Senator!"

[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 32 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Damn, I thought you were going to say he came in with a steel chair.

[–] Godnroc@lemmy.world 43 points 11 months ago (1 children)

OH MY GOD! THE SANDERS SLAMMER! He may not be getting up after that one!

[–] hydrospanner@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago
[–] Cranakis@lemmy.one 19 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I wish.

"This is my committee!" While jumping from the bench into the gallery

He'd break a hip tho, irl.

[–] hydrospanner@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

He'd break a hip tho, irl.

For sure.

Ol' markwayne's.

(Also what the ever-loving fuck kind of a name is that?)

[–] blazera@kbin.social 31 points 11 months ago

dont worry senator, I believe you when you say you want to physically assault union leaders. I'll throw it onto the pile of derangements

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 29 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Someone whose first name is two first names smashed together should never be allowed a position of authority.

[–] sndmn@lemmy.ca 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That's definitely a serial killer sort of name.

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[–] user1234@lemmynsfw.com 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Why do rednecks have names like Joe Bob or in the case Markwayne? Because they don't know which one of his mother's brothers is the father.

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[–] Treczoks@kbin.social 24 points 11 months ago

Let him. And then put him behind bars for aggravated assault and witness intimidation.

[–] cjoll4@lemmy.world 24 points 11 months ago

What a child. The correct response to a grown adult asking for a fist-fight is to laugh in their face and mock them for their temper tantrum.

[–] residentmarchant@lemmy.world 19 points 11 months ago

I completely lost it when he started talking about how he'd bite.

Like he's trying to be a macho man and "do things the manly way" then he comes back with "but I'll bend the rules if it helps me"

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 18 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I doubt Oklahoma is embarrassed by this idiot. I’m sure they’ll re-elect him.

[–] originalfrozenbanana@lemm.ee 15 points 11 months ago (2 children)
[–] Pronell@lemmy.world 16 points 11 months ago (2 children)

If he'd been named Mar'kwayne, he'd never have been elected.

[–] RojoSanIchiban@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

He should be replaced by Martok.

... well, that might be worse.

[–] TheJims@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Mar’kwayne brings dishonor to his house and will not ascend to the halls of Sto’vo’kor

[–] RojoSanIchiban@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Martok will pave the road to Gre'thor with his ashes! Unfortunately it doesn't help our issues of decorum in Congress :/

[–] winky9827b@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Martok was at least honorable.

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[–] CapgrasDelusion@kbin.social 13 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Unbelievable that we now have a party of, "why can't I hit people?"

He knows the guy who caned Sumner was charged with and convicted of assault, right?

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[–] theodewere@kbin.social 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

this dude wants desperately to dress up like a little girl

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[–] MycoBro@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Man. I have zero doubt I could mop the floor with this fuck nut. I don’t normally fantasize about such things, but could y’all imagine how good it would feel to get ahold of one of these “tough” guys for just a few min. I already know what would happen. The second they saw what was about to really happen, that the person they are talking to has no intention of talking back and is making their way towards them, they will crawfish fast as fuck. I’ve seen it a million times.

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Isn't this the MMA guy though? I don't think they fuck around. I'm pretty sure he just has brain damage and seriously thinks violence is an acceptable response to petty disagreement...

[–] SCB@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago

Doesn't take much to be an "MMA Guy." It's not like he's a champion or anything. Dude has <10 minutes total fight time, 15+ years ago.

He had no shot in this potential fight

[–] YeetPics@mander.xyz 5 points 11 months ago

Maybe if mma stands for Mediocre mental agility.

[–] thisisawayoflife@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Someone should make a wet shit pie and smash it on his face.

[–] DABDA@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] wrath_of_grunge@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

my first thought too.

i say fuck it, if the other guy is down, take it outside.

i think Australian Parliament does that from time to time.

[–] 108@kbin.social 6 points 11 months ago

someone got hit in the head too many times

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 11 months ago

Is that a big boy in the senate? Who's a big boy, yes he is!

[–] _lilith@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Ok even taking that argument at face value which is more than it deserves, is he implying he should not be politically correct in politics?

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