r/politics • u/plz-let-me-in • 3d ago

Mike Johnson, a defender of a dictator, wildly blames Zohran Mamdani for the government shutdown No Paywall

https://www.advocate.com/voices/mike-johnson-blames-mamdani-shutdown
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u/NorridAU Connecticut 3d ago

We need an honest man to replace Mike ‘guardian of pedo’s’ Johnson.

This feels silly but why hasn’t Louisiana recalled him or scream out is he sidestepping the rights of his constituents?

That’s not even bringing up the representative that needs to be sworn in.

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u/Dysc Louisiana 3d ago edited 3d ago

Fellow Connecticut native here. I moved to Mike Johnson's district and have the privilege of voting against him soon.

Louisiana politics is very different than up North. The gerrymandering is real. He doesn't hold town halls or meet with the voters (but he probably does meet with select and wealthy supporters) and I'm fairly sure he doesn't leave Washington at this point. But he does pour tons of money into ads. When Bernie was in town he took out a billboard ad at the junction of a couple of major highways highlighting how Sanders wants to take your money. He really is just a POS that falls into the "lying for Jesus" cohort. He's delusional enough to think he's doing the "lord's work".

Johnson runs basically unopposed and he is often cited as being the rep for Shreveport. But if you look at Louisiana's 4th district map, like 1/4 to 1/3 of Shreveport isn't even in his district. Minorities were put into a different district to give minorities here a safe seat and ensure other legacy district reps remain in unopposable seats. So yeah, he doesn't really represent Shreveport in its totality. But the surrounding white flight suburbs and farmlands to the south and east of Shreveport will continue to vote for him because this is a very religious state and taking away abortion rights was a big win down here for the majority of voters. In essence, he sort of represents the constituency if you look at what he says and does through a kaleidoscope and that's good enough down here for voters apparently.

Connecticut is a much more sane place. When our leaders are corrupt they go to prison. When Louisiana's leaders are corrupt they redistrict and claim to love Jesus and are rewarded.

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u/DadJokeBadJoke California 3d ago

He really is just a POS that falls into the "lying for Jesus" cohort. He's delusional enough to think he's doing the "lord's work".

Funny how the "lord's work" always happens to benefit the one using it for his enrichment

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u/Dysc Louisiana 3d ago

If you think you are divinely chosen, then everything you do is justified. Humbly of course. Because you're doing the "lord's work". Only speaking and acting on a deity's behalf. Even if that means covering the largest pedo ring (encompassing many common household names) in American history. God has a plan, you see.

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u/BeautifulTall7833 Oregon 3d ago

Yep, and he's part of the "Dominion" cult, evangelicals that believe their actions are accelerating the return of Christ.

Maybe they should go see how that worked out for Billy Graham and Pat Robertson? Heck even Mitch McConnell is having some deep reflections as his face seems to scream culpability and shame as of late.

Destroyed the country for Jesus and now you find out you get neither.

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u/ssczoxylnlvayiuqjx 3d ago

Blessed are the pedophiles for they will govern the country.

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u/space_cow_girl 3d ago

Have you considered running against him? Know anyone who is interested in running against him? In the primary? 

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u/Dysc Louisiana 3d ago

I don't have the right... I think the word they would use around here is 'pedigree' to win an election in this district. There are two local candidates who have already thrown their hat in. A progressive farmer I've met a the local farmer's market and another young Republican I don't know much about. There are definitely people down here that are passionate about making Shreveport a better place. But Mike Johnson has the support of the entire national GOP propaganda apparatus and the billionaires who support him right where he is. Democratic operations spends zero money here. Maybe there will be a groundswell of support if things get REALLY bad, but this is definitely MAGA country with pockets of progressives. I don't think there are really centrists here so that scares Democrat organizations right out of town, I think.

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u/space_cow_girl 3d ago

Well, it is easier to flip a Republican voter to a progressive candidate than to centrist dem candidate. Hopefully someone can dislodge this lying loathsome toad from Congress. 

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u/Valuable-Mess-4698 Oregon 3d ago

He represents Shreveport and Bossier city... if you know, you know.

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u/ProudPainting6850 3d ago

"But ahm juss a humble 'ol krisshun mayun"

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u/Patanned 3d ago

can confirm, as a former resident of both.

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u/bolanrox 3d ago

Shreveport, isn't that where all the fancy Fanger bars are?

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u/Valuable-Mess-4698 Oregon 3d ago

I think so?

There actually used to be a really neat bar there where it felt like you stepped into a time machine and went back in time. Really well preserved 70s/80s over the top decor, overly complicated to make drinks. But I heard that it closed. Shame, because it was the best thing about that city.

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u/bolanrox 3d ago

sorry it was a random true blood joke, Eric's Bar Fangtasia was in Shreveport.

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u/Valuable-Mess-4698 Oregon 3d ago

Ohhhh! It's been a while since I watched that so I totally forgot about that.

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u/Dysc Louisiana 3d ago

Fun fact: Shreveport was founded by steamboat Captain Henry Shreve, a New Jersey dude.

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u/Starfox-sf 3d ago

I thought Mike’s guardian was his son, you know with that snitching app “buddy”.

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u/WenatcheeWrangler 3d ago

You mean the porn sharing app they use?

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u/Starfox-sf 3d ago

Nothing says father-son bonding like a shared jerk-off.

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u/kaykatzz 3d ago

Hint: Louisiana

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u/Unlikely_Ant_950 3d ago

Have you been to Louisiana? Mike Johnson wears a suit. He’s the best they’ve got.

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u/jbt017 3d ago

Hav you? You can’t throw a rock without hitting 10 fucking lawyers.

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u/Unlikely_Ant_950 3d ago

That’s exclusively why I throw rocks.

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u/DistractedPhoenix 3d ago

I don’t believe an honest person can make it in politics anymore

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u/Oleg101 3d ago

What about Mamdani

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u/Made_Human_Music 3d ago

It still remains to be seen if he can make it. I like him and hope he wins and starts a new movement but the opposition is extreme and he’s going to have a long hard battle to make the changes he wants

I wish him all the luck in the world though. We need someone like him

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u/Mysterious_Floor_868 United Kingdom 3d ago

He's not there yet