Apologies in advance, but I had to do something to get this out of my head.
I'm one of the strangers who approached Pompeo to tell him that I pray that he will "run to defend our nation’s Judeo-Christian heritage, our families and our country as the most exceptional in the history of civilization.” In fact, I think those were my exact words. A couple of folks in line with us when we ran into Pompeo at the Stop-n-Go in Ottumwa (or possibly Nashua) said pretty much the same thing. A few failed to add "Judeo" to our heritage, but I think that was an honest oversight. After all, Jews are just people who don't know they're really Christians. (They'll find out.)
But the main thing I want to confirm is that Pompeo was definitely humbled by the encounters. When he first came into the store, he was about as far from humble as a person can get. Chest puffed out, nose in the air, a sort of smirk. Acted like he owned the place - and a whole chain of Stop-n-Gos on top of that - or otherwise he wouldn't be caught dead there. Wearing a t-shirt that said "I was Secretary of State B*tches - How do you like me now?" When he walked by the hot dog roller I heard him mutter "Imagine the lowlifes who actually eat this garbage."
But that all changed when he got in line and started hearing our testimonials and prayerful wishes. I mean, he visually shrank. You've seen the pictures. When he came into the store he was pretty much the same size as when he was SoS, but he was at least halfway to his current size when he left. He even zipped up his Armani windbreaker to cover the t-shirt.
Oh, and one more thing. We definitely asked him to defend our families. I mentioned my brother who's in jail on trumped-up charges because he beat up some guy who was disrespecting the flag somehow. (Details sketchy, but the guy definitely deserved it.) Another man, in overalls and a John Deere hat, told Pompeo how his kids hadn't had any Christmas since the crops failed and Ma passed away a few years back and all they wanted was a shiny new toy truck and if that's too expensive, maybe just a picture frame for a treasured photo of Ma, so they could remember her. I tell you, that really softened Pompeo's previously pompous mien. He was so moved he threw some money on the counter and ran from the store so we couldn't see him cry. I heard him say as he ran away "That's the last time I go to the Stop-n-Go in Ottumwa (or Nashua)."
“ Drezner’s World thanks Pompeo and hopes to never mention his name again.” PERFECT closer. Pompeo, in all his arrogance, worst Secretary of State ever. Good riddance.
Whew! What a relief that Mike Pomposity has given us all a break from his ludicrous presidential aspirations and bible-thumping machinations. The saccharine, bible schmoozing fans that gushed over this walking windsock and muffin top are no doubt heartbroken.
I'm adding The John Bolton Dimension to my list of prospective rock band names.
Thank you for the new vocabulary word that I have needed for a long time: Tartuffe.
I only wish the "natural" process of de-selecting unsuitable Republican Presidential candidates would work more comprehensively.
Apologies in advance, but I had to do something to get this out of my head.
I'm one of the strangers who approached Pompeo to tell him that I pray that he will "run to defend our nation’s Judeo-Christian heritage, our families and our country as the most exceptional in the history of civilization.” In fact, I think those were my exact words. A couple of folks in line with us when we ran into Pompeo at the Stop-n-Go in Ottumwa (or possibly Nashua) said pretty much the same thing. A few failed to add "Judeo" to our heritage, but I think that was an honest oversight. After all, Jews are just people who don't know they're really Christians. (They'll find out.)
But the main thing I want to confirm is that Pompeo was definitely humbled by the encounters. When he first came into the store, he was about as far from humble as a person can get. Chest puffed out, nose in the air, a sort of smirk. Acted like he owned the place - and a whole chain of Stop-n-Gos on top of that - or otherwise he wouldn't be caught dead there. Wearing a t-shirt that said "I was Secretary of State B*tches - How do you like me now?" When he walked by the hot dog roller I heard him mutter "Imagine the lowlifes who actually eat this garbage."
But that all changed when he got in line and started hearing our testimonials and prayerful wishes. I mean, he visually shrank. You've seen the pictures. When he came into the store he was pretty much the same size as when he was SoS, but he was at least halfway to his current size when he left. He even zipped up his Armani windbreaker to cover the t-shirt.
Oh, and one more thing. We definitely asked him to defend our families. I mentioned my brother who's in jail on trumped-up charges because he beat up some guy who was disrespecting the flag somehow. (Details sketchy, but the guy definitely deserved it.) Another man, in overalls and a John Deere hat, told Pompeo how his kids hadn't had any Christmas since the crops failed and Ma passed away a few years back and all they wanted was a shiny new toy truck and if that's too expensive, maybe just a picture frame for a treasured photo of Ma, so they could remember her. I tell you, that really softened Pompeo's previously pompous mien. He was so moved he threw some money on the counter and ran from the store so we couldn't see him cry. I heard him say as he ran away "That's the last time I go to the Stop-n-Go in Ottumwa (or Nashua)."
“ Drezner’s World thanks Pompeo and hopes to never mention his name again.” PERFECT closer. Pompeo, in all his arrogance, worst Secretary of State ever. Good riddance.
Whew! What a relief that Mike Pomposity has given us all a break from his ludicrous presidential aspirations and bible-thumping machinations. The saccharine, bible schmoozing fans that gushed over this walking windsock and muffin top are no doubt heartbroken.
Hear! Hear!
Dominionist, homophobe, climate-clange denier...
Haha, I agree, love a deliberate comment from whatever source.
My guess is that Pompey thought that the Roman Empire was "the most exceptional in the history of civilization."
58 or 59?
Wow, oleaginous AND The John Bolton Dimension. That's high praise! And I didn't even mention Tartuffe.