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Tom of Temecula

(1,632 posts) Mon Jul 1, 2024, 06:24 AM Jul 1

Steve Bannon says 'Maga army' ready, as he reports to prison [View all]

Donald Trump’s former top adviser Steve Bannon has told the BBC he does not fear going to prison or watching the former president’s 2024 campaign from behind bars. After being convicted of contempt of Congress, the man who was seen as the power behind the scenes in the White House at the start of Trump’s presidential term in 2017 will report to a federal prison in Connecticut on Monday.

He is still appealing against his conviction for refusing to appear in front of the committee of lawmakers investigating the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters. Bannon has claimed that conversations he had with the president that day should be protected under executive privilege.

But last week the Supreme Court ruled he could not delay his sentence until after the appeal was heard, and now Bannon will have to face his four-month sentence. “I've served my country now for the last 10 or so years focusing on this,” he said in an interview, referring to politics and the Make America Great Again (Maga) movement. “If I have to do it in a prison, I do it in a prison - it makes no difference at all.”

He said that he was unconcerned about missing a crucial part of Trump’s campaign, as there is a “Maga army” ready to ensure the former president defeats Joe Biden and returns to the White House. “I’m ready to go,” he said. “I'm all set up.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/steve-bannon-says-maga-army-011219156.html

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Steve Bannon says 'Maga army' ready, as he reports to prison [View all] Tom of Temecula Jul 1 OP

So what? tirebiter Jul 1 #1

Beat me to it SARose Jul 1 #78

They get all upset when we call them Maga. Walleye Jul 1 #2

Lately they've been adopting the term, example as in "so-and-so is full maga". . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 1 #4

Which is funny, they love to own it, but they hate when Leader Jeffries calls them extreme mega republicans the House Walleye Jul 1 #5

Oh, They Do Stand For Something... GB_RN Jul 1 #51

drumpf cultists JoseBalow Jul 1 #103

One and the same. Bannon claims Drumph is a moderate magat. Evolve Dammit Jul 1 #110

Well in truth, Trump isn't a real MAGAT PatSeg Jul 1 #112

I thought he coined the term? Evolve Dammit Jul 1 #114

Well, he started out using PatSeg Jul 1 #116

All I know is the Tea Party was in response to Wall Street criminality and 2008 meltdown. Then co-opted by Evolve Dammit Jul 1 #118

Actually, the Kochs were in it from the beginning. LudwigPastorius Jul 1 #120

Good note. Thanks Evolve Dammit Jul 2 #126

Yes, the Tea Party evolved PatSeg Jul 1 #122

You left out beer boy. I think there is a certain loyalty from their being appointed; at least MAGA expects that. Evolve Dammit Jul 2 #124

Ah yes, "a good old boys club" PatSeg Jul 2 #127

Just like the teabaggers got all upset about being called teabaggers. Buns_of_Fire Jul 1 #11

Of course they're upset. The word is maggot. 3Hotdogs Jul 1 #32

They proudly called themselves, Maga and wear it on their hats. We don't do that. Walleye Jul 1 #40

How about when they are called republican MAGAts? BoRaGard Jul 1 #67

I don't really use that. Too confusing. Maga is sufficient to describe them. Walleye Jul 1 #69

MAGA is close to "maggot" so that's what I think of whenever I use it. calimary Jul 1 #90

I don't like insulting the maggots though Walleye Jul 1 #96

Well, there is that. calimary Jul 2 #123

Yeah, I've been calling them MAGATS for a long time PatSeg Jul 1 #113

I call them magaloons or MAGA zombies now! kimbutgar Jul 1 #83

I've been going with flying maga monkeys Walleye Jul 1 #94

My favorite is "MAGA chuds"... keep_left Jul 1 #95

That one works for me too Walleye Jul 1 #97

Does the MAGA army have an SS too? dem4decades Jul 1 #3

MAGA is the SS. marble falls Jul 1 #14

Fuck off Stevie. pwb Jul 1 #6

just another bum DoBW Jul 1 #8

Saw a dude with a "the more you indict, the more we unite" T-shirt yesterday JT45242 Jul 1 #7

The only place they unite is around the end of the bar where they can yell their opinions Walleye Jul 1 #70

He has served his country as he sought to destroy it. bucolic_frolic Jul 1 #9

He should've done his four-month stretch earlier, he'd be out now and could take part in the campaign. sop Jul 1 #10

No way NJCher Jul 1 #21

You're right, I'm not familiar with federal prison, I've never done time. sop Jul 1 #33

No NJCher Jul 1 #53

Then Bannon will have to pen a Manifesto about his personal struggles while in stir, call it 'Mein Trumpf.' sop Jul 1 #59

Mein Dumpf? machoneman Jul 1 #76

Mein Harkonnen ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2 #129

Contraband cellphones are very easy to acquire JoseBalow Jul 1 #109

Goggle search indicates federal prisoners are not allowed internet access. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #38

Dream on NJCher Jul 1 #55

I am always amused when people tell me what Trump and his minions Irish_Dem Jul 1 #58

Some people have first hand experience NJCher Jul 1 #60

Actually, it would be a good thing for them to show who they are before the patricia92243 Jul 1 #12

If they didn't show up for TFG all the times he called them out, why would they turn out for dirt ball who stole their.. marble falls Jul 1 #13

That... 2naSalit Jul 1 #20

If Bannon wasn't monied, four months would be about all needed to forget that sad sack. Every time we watch a ... marble falls Jul 1 #23

I can hardly wait until... 2naSalit Jul 1 #25

It will be his finest moment. I hope he has a full blown Chuck Carlson moment. marble falls Jul 1 #27

... 2naSalit Jul 1 #35

One of Nixon's men who went to prison over the Watergate cover up, he found jebus and started a prison ... marble falls Jul 1 #37

Thanks! 2naSalit Jul 1 #47

They hated Chuck, too. That's probably why he started praying. His sentence was only 7 months. marble falls Jul 1 #50

Even though... 2naSalit Jul 1 #52

His prison consultant NJCher Jul 1 #57

That's about all he'll have... 2naSalit Jul 1 #61

He can get in-person visits NJCher Jul 1 #65

Aka NJCher Jul 1 #62

What does that mean? BonnieJW Jul 1 #79

Curious about that myself Attilatheblond Jul 1 #99

If.Bannon.Was.Broke.He.Would.Be.Forgotten.In.Four.Months.Off.In.Jail.Off.The News.Cycles. ... marble falls Jul 1 #101

"I'm ready to go," Botany Jul 1 #15

He has a case of Jack Daniels and ribeyes all packed. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #41

Hey inmate! Walk along that line and no speaking. Botany Jul 1 #80

Walk the line and no speaking. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #84

May he get African American C.O.s and hopefully female too Botany Jul 1 #88

Bannon will have some teachable moments I am guessing. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #89

Or, better yet... 2naSalit Jul 1 #56

@ 70 this could be a life term. Botany Jul 1 #81

Untreated D.T's: Mortality rate of about 15-40%. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #86

Tell yourself that, Stevie. Dulcinea Jul 1 #16

I wonder if the prison guards will make him clean up? Irish_Dem Jul 1 #42

Flea dip? Dulcinea Jul 1 #93

For starters. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #100

Yeah, like when they answered Dear Leader's call to show up at the NYC courthouse? GoCubsGo Jul 1 #17

Hey Steve Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 1 #18

In 24 hours they would be at each other's throats. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #43

I think this is going to be a case of, "what if they had a war and no one showed up" situation. Javaman Jul 1 #19

Did he stop drinking? Irish_Dem Jul 1 #44

Maybe he will shower. twodogsbarking Jul 1 #22

Going in the door they de-louse new inmates. rubbersole Jul 1 #30

Lice on a louse, eh. twodogsbarking Jul 1 #31

Not in the federal system, there is no intake delousing JoseBalow Jul 1 #104

Making Bannon shower is a genuine public service. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #46

I follow Tomi T Ahonenon on Spoutible Danascot Jul 1 #24

You're ready to go? ancianita Jul 1 #26

Ready to join him in prison? IronLionZion Jul 1 #28

One dollar will get you three... appmanga Jul 1 #29

But he is so charming and likable. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #48

Maga army is going to break IN to prison. usonian Jul 1 #34

LOL 🤣 Emile Jul 1 #54

#DementiaDonnie's puppeteer: "Maga army is ready" area51 Jul 1 #36

Bring it - reject losers. rubbersole Jul 1 #45

ALMOST ready. Buns_of_Fire Jul 1 #71

And when he gets out he will have the fraud trial waiting for him. See you in September.🎶 flying_wahini Jul 1 #39

I hope it's seamless NJCher Jul 1 #63

they shot their shot on 1/6. KG Jul 1 #49

Avowed Leninist. czarjak Jul 1 #64

Maga army ready? LiberalFighter Jul 1 #66

Good morning. Steve Bannon will report to prison today. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 1 #68

here is the maga army DBoon Jul 1 #72

Imagine going to prison to project Donald Trump. Takket Jul 1 #73

How many people have done that. Irish_Dem Jul 1 #87

He will be required to remove all his clothes and Emile Jul 1 #74

Upon intake, and after every visit JoseBalow Jul 1 #106

LOL, feel sorry for the inspector. Emile Jul 1 #107

Bannon is spreading the same lies as last time about the election being stolen and the media keep giving him free rainy Jul 1 #75

They are pretty frightening Blue Owl Jul 1 #77

Today's the day for Steve Bannon to report to jail. Enjoy your stay! 😂 LetMyPeopleVote Jul 1 #82

Luckily for 4 months he will not be able to talk on his podcast nor write on Twitter. kimbutgar Jul 1 #85

I can't understand why the BBC would waste time with this bullshit. malthaussen Jul 1 #91

enjoy prison Sarkinen Jul 1 #92

Ready for what? A shower and an exercise regimen? Ray Bruns Jul 1 #98

Oh, he definitely isn't ready for that. Grokenstein Jul 1 #105

The whimperings of a scared tumor-man trying to sound tough. Grokenstein Jul 1 #102

I hope nothing happens to him in prison. GaYellowDawg Jul 1 #108

Isn't this sedition and inciting violence every f'ing day??? Evolve Dammit Jul 1 #111

As an "official act" maybe anyone espousing violent insurrection should all be rounded up?? Evolve Dammit Jul 1 #115

We need a go fund me for the first prisoner Captain Zero Jul 1 #117

MAGA Gravy Seals? MAGA Mealteam Six? The Pathetic Unfukables? Who Steve? OMGWTF Jul 1 #119

Enjoy that prison toilet wine... LudwigPastorius Jul 1 #121

How come we didn't see a fucking perp walk?????? spanone Jul 2 #125

I hope Bannon is stabbed Dan Jul 2 #128