ICYMI: February 27, 2023

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The Dilbert guy just got fired from 300 newspapers for being a racist POS. Charles Schulz risked being canceled for adding in a black character. Be like Schulz. pic.twitter.com/DuGqFJi1Mr
— The Other 98% (@other98) February 26, 2023

Bryan Cranston hits the nail on the head regarding the "Make America Great Again" movement.

Just because white Americans think that the past was "great" doesn't mean it was to ALL Americans. Civil rights in this nation have been progressively moving forward, and although… pic.twitter.com/7I7Uxb6Lci
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) February 27, 2023

Updates:

The Original Thread: The Department of Energy Claims Lab Leak Most Likely Origin of Covid-19 Pandemic But Not Man Made

***For those who cannot read or grasp even the simplest concepts: “…the Energy Department made its judgment with “low confidence,…”

National Security Council’s John Kirby says President Biden has “stayed informed” and “actively wanted to know” about the origins of COVID-19 following the news that the Energy Department made a "low confidence" assessment that a lab leak was the most likely origin of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/kDYn77hqeh
— The Recount (@therecount) February 27, 2023

National Security Council’s John Kirby urges caution regarding the WSJ report that the Department of Energy believes, with “low confidence,” that COVID-19 leaked from a lab:

“There is not a consensus right now in the U.S. government about exactly how COVID started.” pic.twitter.com/Gceirrwy6k
— The Recount (@therecount) February 27, 2023

***And like a dog with a bone:

JUST IN: Sen. Rand Paul calls for declassifying documents showing that COVID came from Chinese lab https://t.co/LuGTm5zuY7 pic.twitter.com/SZhLtxdw4H
— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2023

Classified documents leaked (they should be declassified!) showing scientists at DOE believe COVID leaked from Wuhan Lab https://t.co/glETIVPe5z
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) February 27, 2023

Trump Train Updates:

A white nationalist group protested near the residence of OH Gov Mike DeWine yesterday, calling for him to resign over his handling of the Norfolk Southern crash. pic.twitter.com/lRtJ6QmHRn
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) February 26, 2023

LaMalfa: Is that what we need to be focused on with the situation with the railroad in Ohio.. *continues to talk about gas stoves* pic.twitter.com/0G90qsxSNJ
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 27, 2023

I’m calling on @GovMikeDeWine to donate the corporate money he took from Norfolk Southern to the people of the communities impacted by the FOUR NS derailments we’ve had in the past 4 months in Ohio. https://t.co/FSCO3aZYBL
— Rep. Casey Weinstein 🇺🇸 (@RepWeinstein) February 27, 2023

2024 Election:

a new Fox News poll shows Trump with a solid lead over DeSantis among GOP primary voters pic.twitter.com/rkkl8ruQwV
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 27, 2023

New DeSantis logo just dropped. Always go with the classics. (please clap) pic.twitter.com/wQ4IKzPHm9
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) February 27, 2023

But What About Ivanka’s Businesses?!:

Trump announces if elected that he will start a global trade war by implementing a mercantilist system. He will raise tariffs on “most foreign products,” phase out all imports from China in 4 years, and punish US companies who do business and invest in China. pic.twitter.com/867rDuz2O2
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) February 27, 2023

The Worst and Stupidest People in the World:

Rudy doesn’t look too good. pic.twitter.com/Kk1hHR5PHY
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) February 27, 2023

***^^^Mayor Dough Boi Doesn’t Look So Hot Either…

Craven Assholes:

Wuuuut?!

🤣 pic.twitter.com/ezTxOVxS4o
— Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) February 26, 2023

Mostly, Americans are united in the knowledge that you are one of the most egregious pieces of filth to ever wander the halls of Congress.

You’re morally repulsive, deeply unpatriotic, and a capering grotesque. https://t.co/JKPyZzVPRe
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 27, 2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), after signing a bill to end Disney’s self-governing status, claims he just wants to “see Disney be what Walt envisioned.” pic.twitter.com/5Q41WJqpZP
— The Recount (@therecount) February 27, 2023

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) makes fun of Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) for getting treatment for clinical depression:

“I didn’t go check in like as John Fetterman’s roommate at Walter Reed.” pic.twitter.com/G93o3lNJfk
— The Recount (@therecount) February 27, 2023

WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE the Biden admin has allowed the Chinese Communist Party to:

🦠Get away with COVID-19
📸Spy on us through TikTok
🧑‍🌾Buy-up our farmland
🎈Violate our sovereignty

Now we learn China is operating SECRET POLICE STATIONS in US cities.

We need to defend ourselves! pic.twitter.com/2tukRNMvUm
— Congressman Byron Donalds (@RepDonaldsPress) February 26, 2023

No Wonder MAGAts Love this Idiot:

Lauren Boebert: "Nothing against climate change. I totally believe in it. It happens four times every year." pic.twitter.com/evUoeNw5fM
— Republican Voters Against Trump (@AccountableGOP) February 27, 2023

Liveblog - ICYMI: February 27, 2023

Updates:

The Original Thread: The Department of Energy Claims Lab Leak Most Likely Origin of Covid-19 Pandemic But Not Man Made

Trump Train Updates: