Ass Clown Special Award

On January 1st, we announced the election of Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as the 2020 Ass Clown of the Year (for the third straight year), and this coming Friday, January 15th, we will announce the first regular biweekly Ass Clown Award for 2021. But given the events of the last week, and in response to a recommendation by my long-time friend Marilyn, I think we need to take a moment to issue an

Ass Clown Special Award

I don't give out special awards often (only two, and those both in the past year), but when there's a demonstrated need, I step up to the challenge. The first Ass Clown Special Award for 2021 (yes, I fear that there will be more than one) is presented to

Senator Ted Cruz (R, TX)

Senator Josh Hawley (R, MO)

and

The GOP Sedition Caucus

When Der Furor's howling mob of supporters stormed and vandalized the United States Capitol on January 6th, they had been egged on by the irresponsible rhetoric of Der Furor, Rudy Giuliani, and others who should certainly have known what they were unleashing with their unhinged language. For that alone, each of them would have merited a special ass clown award, but even worse (if that's possible) than their egregious behavior were the actions of members of Congress who ignored their oaths to uphold the Constitution and lent their vocal support to the deranged actions of those who believed the lie of the "stolen election."

Hawley intoned gravely about what he claimed was his responsibility to "giv(e) voice to the millions of Missourians and Americans who have concerns about the integrity of our election," and said he would never apologize for doing so, while Cruz piously intoned, “For those who respect the voters, simply telling the voters, go jump in a lake, the fact that you have deep concerns is of no moment to us?” Both men ignored the fact that the "concerns" they feel honor-bound to address have been fabricated by the relentless lies of the man to whom they have sold their souls and their honor. And both men took the opportunity to milk their sedition for fundraising advantage. Six other senators joined in this craven kowtow to Der Furor and his mindless mob.

And we come to the 121 Republican lemmings of the House of Representatives who followed Der Furor and his Senate enablers over the cliff of personal and political dishonor - The Sedition Caucus, they have been aptly named. Every one of them bears personal responsibility for the catastrophe, and not a single one will ever accept it.

You can read their names here. 

There are still nine days left until the nation is rid of the stain of Der Furor's corrupt and inept kleptocratic administration, but there is still enough time for him to cause even more damage to the nation and the world. Arguments rage for and against immediate impeachment or removal under the provisions of the 25th Amendment, but neither is likely to happen while a craven and spineless GOP clings to the power it has attempted to retain by theft. These people, who excused every one of Der Furor's misdeeds, maintain that attempting to punish their idol will be "divisive" at a time when "healing is needed." One wonders where they were for the last four years. As comic commentator Andy Borowitz has satirically noted, Ted Cruz has touted his "courageous record of opposing Trump for the past two minutes," and other GOP figures are likewise coming late to the attempt to distance themselves from the disaster.

They are despicable cowards who have sold out their country for conservative judges and lower taxes for the rich. They deserve our condemnation, today, tomorrow, and always.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Readers, the first Ass Clown of the Month Special Award goes to the GOP cabal which attempted to steal the 2020 election, headlined by Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, and the 121 members of the GOP Sedition Caucus. Remember them well; vote them ignominiously out at the next opportunity.

Have a good day. More thoughts coming.

Bilbo