Q: What’s the difference between Ron Johnson and a 180-pound heap of manure in the shape of Ron Johnson? A: About 4 pounds of manure.
Now, I don’t know for certain that Sen. Johnson weighs 184 pounds—and, regardless, it’s a grievous social faux pas to openly speculate about a churl’s weight—but the question is more relevant than you might think. Because the other big difference between a pile of manure and Ron Johnson is that the former shows up in support of action on climate change.
A shit statue in the shape of Ron Johnson will be unveiled on Thursday at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to demonstrate that climate change isn’t actually “bullshit,” despite what Johnson has said in the past. So as still more extreme weather pounds the American South, Ron is showing up in the only way he ever has—as a big, honkin’ heap o’ scat.
The event, hosted by NextGen PAC and MoveOn, is designed to “expose Johnson’s harmful views and take action on climate change. The events will center around an unveiling of a life-size sculpture of Johnson made of manure—a ‘scatue’—that will be toured around the city.” Additionally, volunteers will “be using the opportunity to talk to students about the importance of voting this fall to combat change and committing students those students to sign a pledge to vote.”
Click here for more information on the rally and find more NextGen America events near you!
Oh, what fun!
Now, these activists didn’t just wake up one day and say, “Hey, how about we find some cow manure and fashion it into a reasonable simulacrum of Ron Johnson?” There’s actually some context to this PR push. Last year, at a Republican Women of Greater Wisconsin Luncheon in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Johnson was caught on camera dismissing the climate change crisis in the crudest of terms.
CNN:
Johnson added, “What are we doing here? Well, we’re killing ourselves. It’s a self-inflicted wound.” Well, he’s right about that, but he appears to believe the “self-inflicted wound” stems from greening our economy for the future—and not from soiling the planet with more backward-looking energy policies.
RELATED: Ron Johnson touts endorsement from group led by white nationalist conspiracy theory peddler
Of course, if you’re tempted to disregard the dangers of climate change because Ron Johnson says you should—despite the overwhelming scientific consensus on the issue—you should get a gander at some of his past statements.
For instance, he seemed to think climate change isn't real because Greenland used to be green. Which it was. About half a million years ago.
The New York Times:
As the linked Times story notes, Johnson has also spread copious manure on the subjects of COVID-19 vaccines, the Jan. 6 insurrection, and the 2020 election. So maybe it’s his bullshit detector that’s actually on the fritz.
RELATED: Ron Johnson wants to undermine Social Security, but he really wishes you'd stop mentioning that
Of course, with abortion rights, inflation, crime, and the looming specter of a 2024 run by Aldrich Aimless out there scaring suburban mothers, children, and their pets, RoJo’s remarks on the planet’s most urgent crisis may not seem top-of-mind for some people. But surveys show that it’s still a pressing issue for many voters.
In a La Follette Policy Poll published in January, 59% of Wisconsinites rated climate change as a problem, with a full 39% calling it “an extremely big problem.”
Meanwhile, Johnson’s opponent. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, has put an emphasis on climate change during his campaign. In 2019, Gov. Tony Evers appointed Barnes to lead a state task force on the problem, and while many of his policy solutions have failed to stir the hearts of Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature, he’s continued to be a vocal leader on the issue.
RELATED: Mandela Barnes wraps up huge week as all three major rivals bow out and endorse him
Wisconsin voters have a stark choice this November. They can back the guy who insists climate change isn’t a problem because Greenland was green hundreds of thousands of years ago, or they can refuse to send an insensate shit midden to Washington to hasten all our deaths. Again.
But even if you don’t live in the Badger State, you can still support climate change action by helping Daily Kos build a stronger Democratic majority in the Senate. And, of course, you can contribute directly to Barnes through that same link.
Because, frankly, we’ve all had enough of this shit, now haven’t we?
Ready to help get out the vote in Wisconsin? Click here for a sh*tload of opportunities!
Check out Aldous J. Pennyfarthing’s four-volume Trump-trashing compendium, including the finale, Goodbye, Asshat: 101 Farewell Letters to Donald Trump, at this link. Or, if you prefer a test drive, you can download the epilogue to Goodbye, Asshat for the low, low price of FREE.
Now, I don’t know for certain that Sen. Johnson weighs 184 pounds—and, regardless, it’s a grievous social faux pas to openly speculate about a churl’s weight—but the question is more relevant than you might think. Because the other big difference between a pile of manure and Ron Johnson is that the former shows up in support of action on climate change.
A shit statue in the shape of Ron Johnson will be unveiled on Thursday at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to demonstrate that climate change isn’t actually “bullshit,” despite what Johnson has said in the past. So as still more extreme weather pounds the American South, Ron is showing up in the only way he ever has—as a big, honkin’ heap o’ scat.
The event, hosted by NextGen PAC and MoveOn, is designed to “expose Johnson’s harmful views and take action on climate change. The events will center around an unveiling of a life-size sculpture of Johnson made of manure—a ‘scatue’—that will be toured around the city.” Additionally, volunteers will “be using the opportunity to talk to students about the importance of voting this fall to combat change and committing students those students to sign a pledge to vote.”
Click here for more information on the rally and find more NextGen America events near you!
Oh, what fun!
Now, these activists didn’t just wake up one day and say, “Hey, how about we find some cow manure and fashion it into a reasonable simulacrum of Ron Johnson?” There’s actually some context to this PR push. Last year, at a Republican Women of Greater Wisconsin Luncheon in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Johnson was caught on camera dismissing the climate change crisis in the crudest of terms.
CNN:
Johnson added, “What are we doing here? Well, we’re killing ourselves. It’s a self-inflicted wound.” Well, he’s right about that, but he appears to believe the “self-inflicted wound” stems from greening our economy for the future—and not from soiling the planet with more backward-looking energy policies.
RELATED: Ron Johnson touts endorsement from group led by white nationalist conspiracy theory peddler
Of course, if you’re tempted to disregard the dangers of climate change because Ron Johnson says you should—despite the overwhelming scientific consensus on the issue—you should get a gander at some of his past statements.
For instance, he seemed to think climate change isn't real because Greenland used to be green. Which it was. About half a million years ago.
The New York Times:
As the linked Times story notes, Johnson has also spread copious manure on the subjects of COVID-19 vaccines, the Jan. 6 insurrection, and the 2020 election. So maybe it’s his bullshit detector that’s actually on the fritz.
RELATED: Ron Johnson wants to undermine Social Security, but he really wishes you'd stop mentioning that
Of course, with abortion rights, inflation, crime, and the looming specter of a 2024 run by Aldrich Aimless out there scaring suburban mothers, children, and their pets, RoJo’s remarks on the planet’s most urgent crisis may not seem top-of-mind for some people. But surveys show that it’s still a pressing issue for many voters.
In a La Follette Policy Poll published in January, 59% of Wisconsinites rated climate change as a problem, with a full 39% calling it “an extremely big problem.”
Meanwhile, Johnson’s opponent. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, has put an emphasis on climate change during his campaign. In 2019, Gov. Tony Evers appointed Barnes to lead a state task force on the problem, and while many of his policy solutions have failed to stir the hearts of Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature, he’s continued to be a vocal leader on the issue.
RELATED: Mandela Barnes wraps up huge week as all three major rivals bow out and endorse him
Wisconsin voters have a stark choice this November. They can back the guy who insists climate change isn’t a problem because Greenland was green hundreds of thousands of years ago, or they can refuse to send an insensate shit midden to Washington to hasten all our deaths. Again.
But even if you don’t live in the Badger State, you can still support climate change action by helping Daily Kos build a stronger Democratic majority in the Senate. And, of course, you can contribute directly to Barnes through that same link.
Because, frankly, we’ve all had enough of this shit, now haven’t we?
Ready to help get out the vote in Wisconsin? Click here for a sh*tload of opportunities!
Check out Aldous J. Pennyfarthing’s four-volume Trump-trashing compendium, including the finale, Goodbye, Asshat: 101 Farewell Letters to Donald Trump, at this link. Or, if you prefer a test drive, you can download the epilogue to Goodbye, Asshat for the low, low price of FREE.