Another day, another statement from Lindsey Graham about Charlottesville. I was particularly struck by the wording of this one:
Graham Response on Charlottesville
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on Charlottesville.
“Mr. President, like most I seek to move our nation, my state, and our party forward – toward the light – not back to the darkness.
“Your tweet honoring Miss Heyer was very nice and appropriate. Well done.
“However, because of the manner in which you have handled the Charlottesville tragedy you are now receiving praise from some of the most racist and hate-filled individuals and groups in our country. For the sake of our Nation — as our President — please fix this.
“History is watching us all.”
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I think you know the part I mean:
“Your tweet honoring Miss Heyer was very nice and appropriate. Well done.
What a big boy you are! Here’s a sucker, and a pat on the head… Now remember to act that way all the time, and we’ll all be so proud of you…
Of course, you can see how he might speak to him that way, three hours after these Tweets:
Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that I said there is moral equivalency between the KKK, neo-Nazis & white supremacists……
— TheRealDonaldTrump (@RealDonad_Trump) August 17, 2017
…and people like Ms. Heyer. Such a disgusting lie. He just can't forget his election trouncing.The people of South Carolina will remember!
— TheRealDonaldTrump (@RealDonad_Trump) August 17, 2017
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Hell Graham speaks down to everyone, he still honestly believes people respect him.
… and I do.
And Trump replies like an angry child.
DANG! Why didn’t y’all tell me I’d messed up the embeds on those Tweets!
They’re fixed now…
Speaking of fixing — Jennifer Rubin was pretty dismissive (and rightly so) toward Lindsey’s plea to Trump to “please fix this:”