I've heard more than one Trumper talking head whine about how angry the Republican

[Atticus]

senators are about Nadler saying they were voting to cover up for Trump AND Schiff saying they had to impeach to prevent Trump from cheating to win the next election.

If the shoe fits------

[rockfordfile]

1. It's all true. Are the GOP Senators going to be part of the cover-up?

[leftieNanner]

2. Most certainly!

They already are.

[Bev54]

16. Well bless their little hearts

Tell them to grasp their pearls tighter and sit down and STFU.

[napi21]

3. Well boo hoo hoo. I'm glad they're mad. It means they're at least listening! MAYBE they'll

get mad enough to finally blame the one who's forcing they to cover for him!

[Iliyah]

4. Gosh . . .

these people can dish it out but when it's returned they fall apart.

[wnylib]

35. Just a bunch of snowflakes.

[Tech]

5. I read that they are offended. I am offended by all of them.

[mr_lebowski]

6. Yeah, well ... fuck those snowflakes! (not literally) (nt)

[oasis]

7. Nadler shamed those GOP Trump ass kissers. nt

[Karma13612]

8. Ha! But those same Senators are not

Mad about Trump’s illegal, unethical behaviour!

Just gotta laugh all the way to our demise.

[KPN]

9. Mad is a good thing. It means they are being exposed in

graphic technicolor. It means they know it. It means there’s absolutely nothing they can do to counter the stark contemptible facts. It means they know history will show their total and utter disregard for the Constitution, for democracy and for the rule of law. So they get mad. They get angry. It’s all they can do.

[dlk]

10. Apparently, Trump isn't the only one with thin skin...

[rickyhall]

11. "How dare you accuse us of doing what we're doing!"

[calimary]

12. Too bad!

[mdbl]

13. That is exactly what they are doing.

Our democracy is being ruined in front of our very eyes by a bunch of asshole repugnicans.

[Different Drummer]

14. They're angry because Nadler and Schiff were right about them and...

the senators know it, if they're being honest with themselves.

[Dave in VA]

15. The poked dog does the howling!

Just sayin'

[Captain Zero]

17. I suppose they want an apology ?

Ok. sorry you are so disappointed, MOTHERFUCKERS.

[lunatica]

18. Whining?

That’s their only form of communication outside of throwing rage fits.

[aggiesal]

19. Angry because they know ...

they are destroying the 3 equal branches of government.

This will hand completely, ALL the power, to the executive branch (i.e. The President), regardless of all furture Presidents.

[vapor2]

20. heard that Ron Johnson was one whiner

so I called his office and said that Nadler was simply telling the truth. If it walks like a duck......
Who else whined about this? I will call their office.

[Cosmocat]

21. Like cling to guns & bibles and deplorables

They get most indignant (they are always whinny victims) when its a direct hit.

[TrollBuster9090]

22. If Republicans Are Pissad At Schiff and Nadler Speaking The TRUTH out LOUD, All I Can Say Is...

THAT'S GOOD!

You know damned well that's what you're about to do. But you just don't appreciate Democrats saying it OUT LOUD. And all WE can say is: GET OVER IT! (To quote a jackass with a pocket full of shamrocks.)

[KY_EnviroGuy]

23. May their heads explode in unison....

so Democrats can get on with the business of governing.

I'm reminded often of this article from 2006 by Alan Wolf that puts it all in perspective, but today with some names changed (from W's days):

Why Conservatives Can’t Govern
by Alan Wolfe July 1, 2006

Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2006/07/01/why-conservatives-cant-govern/

(snip)

Contemporary conservatism is first and foremost about shrinking the size and reach of the federal government. This mission, let us be clear, is an ideological one. It does not emerge out of an attempt to solve real-world problems, such as managing increasing deficits or finding revenue to pay for entitlements built into the structure of federal legislation. It stems, rather, from the libertarian conviction, repeated endlessly by George W. Bush, that the money government collects in order to carry out its business properly belongs to the people themselves. One thought, and one thought only, guided Bush and his Republican allies since they assumed power in the wake of Bush vs. Gore: taxes must be cut, and the more they are cut–especially in ways benefiting the rich–the better.

But like all politicians, conservatives, once in office, find themselves under constant pressure from constituents to use government to improve their lives. This puts conservatives in the awkward position of managing government agencies whose missions–indeed, whose very existence–they believe to be illegitimate. Contemporary conservatism is a walking contradiction. Unable to shrink government but unwilling to improve it, conservatives attempt to split the difference, expanding government for political gain, but always in ways that validate their disregard for the very thing they are expanding. The end result is not just bigger government, but more incompetent government.

KY.............

[Haggis for Breakfast]

24. They're upset over being accused of exactly what they're doing,

yet not once were they ever offended that trumpie was wiping his fat, orange ass with The Constitution every goddam day.

Odd priorities you have there, senators.

[MontanaMama]

25. If the truth hurts then

by all means avoid it. 🙄

[MFGsunny]

26. "Get over it" comes to mind.

If the truth hurts, suck it up cupcake - as the saying goes.

[coti]

27. THEY'RE angry? I'll post it again:

Trigger warning for blood and very coarse language:

FUCK YOU REPUBIC CLOWNS.

[comradebillyboy]

28. The Republican position: He's guilty as shit so we must acquit.

[Pacifist Patriot]

29. In my experience, when you point out someone's poor behavior...

they generally react first with anger. Usually, more on that below.

This is playing out on a much grander scale, but it reminds me of turmoil at a youth sports organization a few years ago. I had to tell a few parents to knock it off (childish hurtful behavior about something that was absolutely none of their business). They flipping lost it and tried to make me the problem. Their attempts to get me out of the picture didn't last long, in fact, I was subsequently voted into a position with even more authority. But boy did they make it uncomfortable for awhile.

These GOP Senators are no different. And here's the catch.

If you point out poor behavior to someone who doesn't know what they are doing is adversely affecting others, they will generally deflate and have an "oh no, I had no idea" moment and in relatively short order, thank you for not allowing them to continue being an ignorant ass. i.e. saving them from inevitable embarrassment or shunning.

If you point out poor behavior to someone who knows darned well what they are doing is wrong...that's when you get the angry response.

To make a long story short - they know damned well they are in the wrong. To me, that makes it even worse. They sure as fuck know better.

[MrScorpio]

30. A hit dog will holla

[GoCubsGo]

31. Tough shit, assholes.

Shooting the messengers isn't going to change the fact that your Dear Leader is a criminal and a traitor to your country.

[Progressive dog]

32. The truth hurts

and hopefully it hurts even more after November.

[NoMoreRepugs]

33. I so enjoy the bashing of Rethuglicans with FACTS.

[kentuck]

34. The truth hurts like hell...

They should be whining.

[NCjack]

36. Repukes, you should understand what those two gents said -- it's a preview of

your reelection campaigns.