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As one of his constituents, I can say — with no question whatever — Tom Cotton is an unmitigated asshole — a bit like Donald Trump.

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Apr 18Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

Ok, hear me out on this. I know this is somewhat of a conspiracy theory, but I feel pretty strongly about this.

First of all, I’m driving a lot in Maricopa Co/AZ. I have not seen a single Trump bumper sticker, flag, etc on any vehicles. I have my Biden sticker on my truck. The last 2 elections they were everywhere even though Biden won the state.

This could go 2 ways:

I feel like this is maybe a sign that the Trumpers are lying low, not putting themselves out there. I think if Trump doesn’t win, all hell will break out and these quiet cult followers will explode with violence.

OR: the people of this county and state are really sick of this guy and republicans and they are ready to vote for someone else. I have seen a few little Kennedy signs, but I don’t think he has qualified to be on the ballot here.

Am I crazy?

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This reminds me of a FB post I saw back in 2018 that said, “When Fascism comes to America, it will be draped with the Flag of Patriotism and wearing a Crucifix of Christian Nationalism.”

Sadly, this post was really quite prophetic! 😲

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Apr 20Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

Cotton is a traitor and a disgusting individual. A fine reflection of his voters and party, and a disgrace to the uniform he once wore.

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The MAGA virus is more deadly than COVID. That’s the spiritual Pandemic disease.

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Another Stochastic Terrorist. This is NOT protected speech; it is calculated terrorism and sedition. Those who love Democracy need to have stochastic terrorism formally recognized with legal remedies under the law—LOCK THEM UP.

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Nah, Senator Running Shoes is for *other* people to kill protestors while he hides.

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Apr 23Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

There used to be a saying - "I domt agree with what you are saying, but I will defend with my life your right to say it".

Do any MAGA people believe this any more? Doubtful. Would they defend with their lives anyone who isn't DJT? Doubly Doubtful. Would I defend them? Id like to say "Yes" but who am I kidding?

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Cotton’s call to the bridge = Pinochet’s Helicopters! He’d wear a ‘Pinochet did nothing wrong T-Shirt!

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Cotton is a pathetic little twit, but such as this from a sitting Senator is wildly irresponsible.

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I’ll be glad to the next time I see protesters outside an abortion clinic. Deal?

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I’m sorry, but I’m what fucking world is being late to work or dropping your kids off at school a legitimate reason for violence?! Jesus fucking Christ! Cotton is just another dick among the many in the GOP!

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Cotton is a prick and should be censured.

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Tom Cotton is a punk.

Or, in the words of the esteemed Charlie Pierce, he's "a bobble-throated slapstick."

Regardless of what we call him, he's dangerous. How is this not incitement to attempted murder? If one of those inconvenienced drivers followed his advice and threw a protestor off the Golden Gate bridge into San Francisco Bay, would Senator Cotton be tried as the ringleader?

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It is becoming increasingly clear that the election in November will not be the end of this. I believe we will have a civil war.

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What about the children hearing Cotton's idea to suggest their parents get out of the car and start a fight with protesters?

Is that how they should handle problems at school or work?

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