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senseandsensibility

(25,070 posts)
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:50 PM Tuesday

Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked

Last edited Tue Apr 7, 2026, 04:40 PM - Edit history (1)

"I am hoping and praying that President Trump is, this really is bluster. I do not want to see us start blowing up civilian infrastructure."

Yeah, well there's hoping and praying, Ron, but how about joining with the Dems to DO SOMETHING???

Edited to add that he also said "I do not want to see us start blowing up civilian infrastructure. I do not want to see that. We are not at war with Iranian people. We are trying to liberate them"

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Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked (Original Post) senseandsensibility Tuesday OP
Perhaps the wisest thing Johnson has ever said. displacedvermoter Tuesday #1
Yes, agree on both counts. senseandsensibility Tuesday #3
Nice blabbing ROJO, but it's time to get rid of this deranged person in the WH. usaf-vet Tuesday #56
He didn't drop a neutron bomb on Qm displacedvermoter Tuesday #59
Agreed! usaf-vet Wednesday #61
... orangecrush Tuesday #2
That song was actually going through my head as I typed this senseandsensibility Tuesday #5
... orangecrush Tuesday #6
This is perfect on so many levels MadameButterfly Tuesday #39
He's praying that his president is having a tantrum? Torchlight Tuesday #4
Well,he and the rest of his party .. Cherrycheeks Tuesday #7
They are beholden to their f'n donors vapor2 Tuesday #52
it has so far quakerboy Tuesday #53
Hoping and praying. Irish_Dem Tuesday #8
Ron Johnson's legacy is tied to Trump's, so yeah, he's going to go down in history Baitball Blogger Tuesday #9
Start? Johnny2X2X Tuesday #10
and killing children malaise Tuesday #14
We've been blowing up a lot of innocent civilians. sop Tuesday #15
Fuck him. He is complicit. His voting record says so. RockRaven Tuesday #11
Little late Ron. He started this shit by bombing little school girls. Ferrets are Cool Tuesday #12
Muslim. and Female quakerboy Tuesday #54
An enabler of trmp prays he doesn't do what he enabled him to do. spanone Tuesday #13
....with a porcupine. lastlib Tuesday #46
He can hope and pray in one hand GaYellowDawg Tuesday #16
Pre - Thoughts and prayers Mblaze Tuesday #17
This Ron... sheshe2 Tuesday #18
Yup, TRAITORS, all. Joinfortmill Tuesday #30
Ron Johnson is as much an embarrassment Figarosmom Tuesday #19
FUCK YOU, YOU DAMNED TRAITOR!! YOU helped create this monster, niyad Tuesday #20
I think stage left Tuesday #22
Get off your knees and do your damn job, Senator! BadgerMom Tuesday #21
But the only problem still is that he hasn't gotten up off his knees. calimary Tuesday #35
Well do something Ron. You have 3 hours left. Botany Tuesday #23
Someone told him to say that - he's too stupid to think rationally. NoMoreRepugs Tuesday #24
He barely won re-election Delarage Tuesday #25
Johnson voted to acquit Trump RetiredParatrooper Tuesday #26
When you've lost Ron Johnson... thought crime Tuesday #27
They thought they could control Trump like MadameButterfly Tuesday #40
What is that old bromide? "God helps those who help themselves." Bluetus Tuesday #28
It may be up to the Generals. Hope they do the right thing...because there will be a reckoning. Joinfortmill Tuesday #29
The generals just got replaced MadameButterfly Tuesday #41
Yes, which is not an encouraging situation, but we'll soon see which way the sword falls. Joinfortmill Tuesday #44
Oh, for Stapp's sake ScratchCat Tuesday #31
I don't know how Dems could have done that but MadameButterfly Tuesday #42
oh ron, you cowardly bastard. you're name is going to be hitched to war crimes forever. nt Javaman Tuesday #32
I've called every congresscritter who represents me and a few that don't, snot Tuesday #33
🎶 "Wishin' And Hopin', and Hopin' And Wishin'" 🎶 ColoringFool Tuesday #34
Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie... oldsoldierfadingfast Tuesday #36
He needs to talk to Captain Kia and Pooty Putinite. BannonsLiver Tuesday #37
When Ron Johnson, moron from Wisconsin Hassler Tuesday #38
He sounds.... sheshe2 Tuesday #43
Yup senseandsensibility Tuesday #47
Get back to DC, pass Articles of Impeachment and send for immediate, overwhelming Vote to Convict pat_k Tuesday #45
"blowing up civilian infrastructure" relogic Tuesday #48
Ron Johnson is complicit Wild blueberry Tuesday #49
PRAYERS ARE USELESS Skittles Tuesday #50
My lawyer asked me to release this message. marble falls Tuesday #51
Ol PEDO Fuck face Forgot Why Cha Tuesday #55
Well, he OUGHT to be---- because I have been DAMNED SPOOKED for the past two days!!!! Jack Valentino Tuesday #57
Okay, I'm really surprised ThoughtCriminal Tuesday #58
Who gave the scum bags permission to dissent? Asking for a "friend" .... live love laugh Wednesday #60
Russ Feingold ? PhilG Wednesday #62
Divorced? senseandsensibility Wednesday #64
Wouldn't have expected Ron Johnson to make a statement like that. Hey Fetterman! Are you paying attention? Fil1957 Wednesday #63

senseandsensibility

(25,070 posts)
3. Yes, agree on both counts.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
Tuesday

Apparently he said this on some RW podcast, so the people who need to hear it the most heard it.

usaf-vet

(7,826 posts)
56. Nice blabbing ROJO, but it's time to get rid of this deranged person in the WH.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 10:38 PM
Tuesday

Now stand up and do something. Blabbering does nothing to solve our problems. If he commits a war crime, my bet is you will be gone with multiple handfuls of Rs that like you, who have no guts.

displacedvermoter

(4,654 posts)
59. He didn't drop a neutron bomb on Qm
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 11:29 PM
Tuesday

or shut down the national power grid.

So tomorrow morning you will start hearing from Johnson and the other ass clowns how Trump showed restraint, will now deploy his deal making Jiu-Jitsu, and has the Ayatollahs -- those that are left -- over a barrel.

Johnson had what appeared to be one brief moment of rational thinking, and dare I say, humanity. Don't expect too many similar moments in the days ahead.

senseandsensibility

(25,070 posts)
5. That song was actually going through my head as I typed this
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:55 PM
Tuesday

Wasn't sure if people would get the reference.

MadameButterfly

(4,084 posts)
39. This is perfect on so many levels
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:07 PM
Tuesday

Except Republicans are doing it in the opposite order.
Erasing their own opinions and dignity in pursuit of Trump's approval.
Followed by wishing and hoping that works out.

When will Republicans understand that they own this already?
And they are the only ones who can stop it?

Torchlight

(6,886 posts)
4. He's praying that his president is having a tantrum?
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
Tuesday

He sets a low bar for both his president and his god (and in that order).

Cherrycheeks

(339 posts)
7. Well,he and the rest of his party ..
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:57 PM
Tuesday

Are responsible as well. Johnson talks big shit like McConnell and the rest are the reason we are in this situation. POS!!!😠😠😠 Money is not going to protect you mfkers when the shit hits the fan!😡

Baitball Blogger

(52,457 posts)
9. Ron Johnson's legacy is tied to Trump's, so yeah, he's going to go down in history
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:00 PM
Tuesday

next to Benedict Arnold.

quakerboy

(14,885 posts)
54. Muslim. and Female
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 07:57 PM
Tuesday

Probably wearing hijabs at the time. 3strikes, clearly valid combatants/not human. Why would that concern him?

GaYellowDawg

(5,108 posts)
16. He can hope and pray in one hand
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:18 PM
Tuesday

And shit in the other. See which one fills up first.

Don't fucking hope. Don't fucking pray. DO SOMETHING.

Mblaze

(1,077 posts)
17. Pre - Thoughts and prayers
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:18 PM
Tuesday

Are just as effective as post thoughts and prayers.

James 2:18 Faith is demonstrated through actions, not just words.

sheshe2

(97,731 posts)
18. This Ron...
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:19 PM
Tuesday
Republican members of Congress celebrated the Fourth of July in Russia


Seven senators — John Kennedy (R-LA), Richard Shelby (R-AL), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Thune (R-SD), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) — and one House member, Kay Granger (R-TX),

snip

The U.S. intelligence community has been very clear that Russia interfered with the 2016 presidential elections in order to help Trump get elected — and that Russia will probably try again to target the 2018 midterms.

Trump, however, continues to publicly cozy up to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. He even insists that we should believe Putin when he says Russia had nothing to do with election meddling.

And while the GOP-led Senate Intelligence Committee quietly released a report this week saying that Trump is wrong, the Republicans “investigating” this issue in the House have loudly backed Trump for months, often using smears and conspiracy theories to do so.

It’s now clearer than ever: the GOP party line is to support Trump no matter what, and to look the other way as Russia actively tries to destroy American democracy.


https://americanjournalnews.com/republicans-congress-celebrated-fourth-of-july-russia/#:~:text=Seven%20senators%20%E2%80%94%20John%20Kennedy%20%28R-LA%29%2C%20Richard%20Shelby,Washington%20Post%2C%20NPR%2C%20and%20investigative%20reporter%20Julia%20Davis.

stage left

(3,321 posts)
22. I think
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:46 PM
Tuesday

they've lost control of the monster just like Frankenstein did. They could try though.

calimary

(90,208 posts)
35. But the only problem still is that he hasn't gotten up off his knees.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:00 PM
Tuesday

Senator Johnson, you’ve got to STOP worshipping Trump and giving him a pass every time he screws us!

Botany

(77,456 posts)
23. Well do something Ron. You have 3 hours left.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:54 PM
Tuesday

Call your fellow Republican Senators and get him removed now.

Delarage

(2,605 posts)
25. He barely won re-election
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:55 PM
Tuesday

I hate that and I hate that we're stuck with a Russian asset in the Senate. All Repukes make me

MadameButterfly

(4,084 posts)
40. They thought they could control Trump like
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:19 PM
Tuesday

Germans thought they could control Hitler. No one was prepared for a malignant narcissist on metamphetamines.
No one studied the psychology they were dealing with, now, or then.

ScratchCat

(2,750 posts)
31. Oh, for Stapp's sake
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 02:40 PM
Tuesday
"I am hoping and praying that President Trump is, this really is bluster. I do not want to see us start blowing up civilian infrastructure."


Hope and pray?!?!? Just remove the mentally insane mother fucker, you idiot, and you wont have to "hope and pray" the POTUS doesn't commit war crimes.

Speechless at what is being allowed to go on in this country....

Democrats should have insisted the boat bombings were illegal and constituted war crimes and demanded all military power be returned to Congress. But here we are instead...

snot

(11,846 posts)
33. I've called every congresscritter who represents me and a few that don't,
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 02:57 PM
Tuesday

and I hope everyone here is doing the same.

But our representatives have shown a remarkable ability to ignore our wishes in the past; so I believe the best remaining option is a General Strike & boycott.

The only thing TPTB care about is what's on their balance sheets.

36. Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie...
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:00 PM
Tuesday

No matter what Putin' Puppet does at this point, you're as guilty as he is!
Is it yourself that you are really worried about??

BannonsLiver

(20,658 posts)
37. He needs to talk to Captain Kia and Pooty Putinite.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:00 PM
Tuesday

I learned in another thread that we’re all overreacting and it’s a big nothingburger.

senseandsensibility

(25,070 posts)
47. Yup
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 04:49 PM
Tuesday

No action even hinted at. But hey, later he can say he was "against" bombing civilian targets.

pat_k

(13,455 posts)
45. Get back to DC, pass Articles of Impeachment and send for immediate, overwhelming Vote to Convict
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:40 PM
Tuesday

relogic

(189 posts)
48. "blowing up civilian infrastructure"
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 05:00 PM
Tuesday

No, that’s what we enlisted Musky and invented DOGE to do here. Infrastructure is for the peons. Our wars of choice redirects away that wasted money on our bridges so we can blow up theirs. And boy will they thank us for it.

We stupid Americans know freedom when we see it, Johnson. You’re right again with your infinite wisdom.

Jack Valentino

(5,103 posts)
57. Well, he OUGHT to be---- because I have been DAMNED SPOOKED for the past two days!!!!
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 10:52 PM
Tuesday

and for the past two years, for that matter....

ThoughtCriminal

(14,743 posts)
58. Okay, I'm really surprised
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 11:15 PM
Tuesday

Johnson usually just pretends that he didn't see or hear about it, then defends Trump.

PhilG

(57 posts)
62. Russ Feingold ?
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:02 AM
Wednesday

I'm still embarrassed that we got rid of Russ for this guy. Decades ago during an early campaign event for Russ I suggested to one of Russ's staff that he should run for President. Staffer replied that Russ could never get elected President because he was divorced. (horrors!) Also, he's Jewish.

So, there you go...

Fil1957

(719 posts)
63. Wouldn't have expected Ron Johnson to make a statement like that. Hey Fetterman! Are you paying attention?
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:28 AM
Wednesday
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