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Jake Tapper Parrots Dems Claiming They Will Be Executed by Trump, and Scarborough Is Our Theistic Leader

Brad Slager
Brad Slager  |  Nov 21, 2025
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DNC PR Firm – CNN

  • Jake, we can see his actual quote, which you provided.

The Democrats thought they had made a bold move by having a number of their members cut a video where they blatantly encouraged those in the military to oppose direct orders for actions that are deemed illegal or unconstitutional.

Trump responded to this by pointing out that they were suggesting acts of sedition, which are punishable with the death penalty. Many of these Dems then came out to declare that the president was calling for them to be executed. It is beyond hysterical, and yet there is Jake Tapper playing the role of Media Mynah bird.

Legalized Press-titution – TMZ

  • If this is the news outlet you are boasting to support you, it says plenty.

After this video was made, the Democrats who appeared on camera have been touring news outlets to pimp their release, and one common thread seen has been their inability to answer the simple question: What illegal acts are they referencing that should be disobeyed by the military members? Even after being tripped up on some appearances, others have faced this same question and stumbled through non-answers.

It is probably for this reason that Rep. Elissa Slotkin was beyond excited to announce that the video she participated in was being featured on TMZ, an outlet unlikely to challenge her to explain the rationale behind the video.

Low-Octane Gaslighting – WASHINGTON POST

  • Besides being 100 percent incorrect, great reporting, gang!

There was a lot of buzz about a WaPo report that stated the Coast Guard was on the verge of instituting a new policy that would no longer consider the display of hate-filled imagery, such as swastikas, to be something the Guard would no longer prohibit in its ranks.

Not only were there authorities quoted in the piece disputing some claims, but the Coast Guard came out with a statement from an admiral saying this was "categorically incorrect."

Gilded Reframe – FORBES

  • There must be a valid reason for defending this outfit, we are sure.

When it comes to the Muslim-backing and Hamas-sympathizing group CAIR, there has been controversy for some time, as it is known for backing problematic factions. But at Forbes, when a Republican dares to come out with a statement addressing a problem, it means the press has to come out with a position of opposition.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot has made the move to have CAIR declared a terrorist outfit, a move meant to block the acquisition of lands run by Islamic interests. In knee-jerk fashion, Forbes needs to defend the Hamas-supporting CAIR and, in so doing, labels it a "civil rights group."

BlueAnon – MS NOW

  • When in need of theistic guidance, the place we always turn to is "Morning Joe."

Joe Scarborough strikes us as many things. One of those things, however, is not taking on the role of moral guide of religious standards. Bringing up the subject of immigration and the Pope, Scar-Joe had some very pointed words on religion, as if he were speaking from the position of a religious theology expert:

You‘re kind of going against not only the Pope, you're going against Jesus's teachings throughout the entire New Testament. All I can say is good luck with that, taking it up with Jesus and taking it up with the Pope.