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Lauren Boebert Joins Cameo With Pitch For $250 Videos, Quickly Shuts Down Account Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) briefly joined the personalized video messaging app Cameo over the weekend, only to quickly shut down her account amid reported House ethics rules questions. “It’s your girl from Colorado, Lauren Boebert,” said Boebert in a video published on Cameo. “I am so excited to be joining another platform where I can connect directly with supporters from all over the world.” (MediaIte 11/26/24) READ MORE>>>>> Private-sector paydays threaten Mike Johnson's House majority Just Monday, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) joined — and then deactivated — a Cameo account offering personalized video pep talks for $250 a pop. Her colleagues aren't that far off: Multiple House Republicans have told Axios they'd be eager to monetize their X accounts, among other side hustles. (Axios 11/25/24) READ MORE>>>>> Boebert, Calvarese make their cases to 4th district voters Voters in Colorado’s 4th District will decide in November whether to send U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert back to Congress or elect her challenger, Democrat Trisha Calvarese. The district, which covers 21 counties on the Eastern Plains, Douglas County and north of Denver, is largely Republican. It is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, a Republican, who was elected to the seat in a June special election, where he beat Calvarese in a landslide. Boebert beat five other Republicans in the June primary after moving from the 3rd Congressional District, which she currently represents. (Douglas County News Press 10/17/24) READ MORE>>>>> Boebert, Roy hold meeting with Aurorans on alleged gangs U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert, of Colorado, and Chip Roy, of Texas, held a roundtable meeting with community leaders and Aurora locals. As FOX31's Gabby Easterwood reports, the meeting comes following reported violence and poor living conditions at several apartment buildings. (KDVR 9/6/24) READ MORE>>>>> Richard Holtorf Jumps Into Colorado GOP Chairmanship Fracas With a faction of members of the Colorado Republican Party’s central committee set to meet this weekend to vote on whether to oust embattled party chairman Dave “Let’s Go Brandon” Williams and his crew of allies in state party leadership–a meeting that the party has declared “illegal” and vowed to ignore the results of–another candidate to replace Williams besides failed GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eli Bremer has emerged. State Rep. Richard Holtorf, who clashed repeatedly with Williams over the party’s formal endorsement of Lauren Boebert in the CO-04 Republican primary, says he’s the man to pull the party out of its latest terminal nosedive. From a letter Holtorf sent yesterday to central committee members: Great controversy and challenge has fallen upon the Colorado Republican party and as a result the State Central Committee must come together to have serious debate to determine the future of the COGOP’s strategic future… You see fellow Republicans, Colorado is like Baskin Robbins with 32 flavors of ice cream not just one ruby red, far right, Republican flavor. We have extreme disunity and many see these leadership shortcomings damaging the internal fabric of the Colorado Republican Party. (Colorado Pols 7/26/24) READ MORE>>>>> Lauren Boebert's teen son arrested after Colorado crime spree Rep. Lauren Boebert's (R-CO) teenage son was arrested on nearly two dozen charges related to a crime spree in the Colorado district she still represents. Police say 18-year-old Tyler Boebert was arrested Tuesday after a "recent string of vehicle trespass and property thefts" in Rifle, where the congresswoman lives and operated a gun-themed restaurant, reported Business Insider. The lawmaker's son was booked into the Garfield County jail on four counts of criminal possession of a financial device, four counts of criminal possession of ID documents and a count of conspiracy to commit a felony. (Raw Story 2/28/24) READ MORE>>>>> Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert vilified: ‘Will only embarrass you’ A Republican senator from Colorado criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert over her decision to switch congressional districts ahead of the November election. Boebert, a Colorado Republican, announced late last year that she plans to move from Colorado’s Third Congressional District to the more conservative Fourth District in the 2024 election. (World Times Today 2/1/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
May 17, 2024: Boebert said: "When Trump closes his eyes in court, he’s not sleeping. He’s praying."
ED NOTE: As soon as she said this people backed away from her for fear the earth would open up and swallow her. 😎 October 17, 2024: Douglas County News-Press reported Boebert said: “I do not believe (asylum-seekers) should be released into the interior of our country until their asylum has been approved."
October 23, 2024: Boebert video message on Cameo: “It’s your girl from Colorado, Lauren Boebert. I am so excited to be joining another platform where I can connect directly with supporters from all over the world. Whether you or someone you know needs an America First pep talk. If you want to surprise friends or family with a message for a special day, or if you just want to know my thoughts on whatever’s on your mind, Cameo is the place to connect with me. You can book a video now on my Cameo profile, and I will be seeing you and talking with you soon." October 26, 2024: Boeberts video message was a gone from Cameo. Apparently it raised some ethics concerns. ED NOTE: Republicans still have ethics? 
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Boebert, who’s a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, narrowly beat Adam Frisch, a Democrat from Aspen, in 3rd District’s 2022 general election. Frisch is running for the seat in 2024. |
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert switching congressional districts
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., will not seek reelection in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, instead running for the seat left vacant by retiring Rep. Ken Buck. In an announcement Wednesday, Boebert said she’s looking for “a fresh start” following a difficult year in her personal life. Boebert this year divorced her husband of 17 years and drew criticism for her actions while in the audience of a musical theater performance in Denver. (Derek Daplan/Black Chronicle 12/28/23) READ MORE>>>>> |
Lauren Boebert
“The church is supposed to direct the government. The government is not supposed to direct the church. That is not how our founding fathers intended it...........I’m tired of this separation of church and state junk – that’s not in the constitution. It was in a stinking letter and it means nothing like they say it does." --Lauren Boebert alluding to an 1802 letter that Thomas Jefferson – who was president at the time – sent to a church organization. In this correspondence, Jefferson said that the American public had constructed “a wall of separation between Church and State”. 6.8.22
Marjorie Taylor Greene Voted Out of Freedom Caucus for Calling Lauren Boebert a ‘Little B*tch’
Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) are still dealing with the fallout of their very public feud, which saw MTG calling Boebert a “little bitch” on the House floor. In response, the House Freedom Caucus has voted to expel MTG from their ranks. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) told Politico, “A vote was taken to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Freedom Caucus for some of the things she’s done.” To be clear, Greene wasn’t expelled from the caucus over her Jewish space laser conspiracy theories or her aggressive fascism. It was all thanks to Little Bitchgate.
(Chelsea Stiener/The Mary Sue 1/6/23)
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Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) are still dealing with the fallout of their very public feud, which saw MTG calling Boebert a “little bitch” on the House floor. In response, the House Freedom Caucus has voted to expel MTG from their ranks. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) told Politico, “A vote was taken to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Freedom Caucus for some of the things she’s done.” To be clear, Greene wasn’t expelled from the caucus over her Jewish space laser conspiracy theories or her aggressive fascism. It was all thanks to Little Bitchgate.
(Chelsea Stiener/The Mary Sue 1/6/23)
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Zorek Richards
May 22, 2023:
I read a good letter to the editor in a Colorado newspaper called "the Journal". Part of it:" Thus far in her congressional career, our U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has been more of an annoyance than a threat, showboating about MAGA hot-button issues of “critical importance” to the 3rd Congressional District, such as whether urination in public is prohibited in Washington, D.C. But the threat level is changing.
The federal government is within days of hitting the debt limit. Because the feckless Kevin McCarthy, in his unbridled quest to become speaker of the house, went ahead and cut a backroom deal with Boebert and the Freedom Caucus, these ultra right-wing members have been potentially granted an outsized influence in the debate. Now, they say that Senate needs to pass their bill “as-is” with no changes. Otherwise, no debt limit increase. That isn’t a negotiation. It’s economic terrorism." And..same paper: Three years ago, when Boebert initially ran for Congress, she vowed to save Colorado’’ water from downstream liberals, which was very appealing to many. She blamed liberals in a conspiracy to steal the vote, along with Colorado’s water.
However, her voting record contradicts the goal. She boasted of securing almost $230 million for storage and delivery projects, with an additional $50 million for rural projects to combat drought. James O’Rourke of the Colorado Times Recorder revealed that Boebert actually voted against this measure. According to O’Rourke, the Democrats passed the bill.
..And again..same paper: Boebert supported the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education; she opposed Colorado’s red flag laws, which allow the police to remove a firearm from someone deemed dangerous to themselves or others; she believes that the market, rather than the government, should determine how the energy market and the health care system functions.
Boebert also opposes gay marriage, and the separation of church and state. To top it all off, Boebert espouses several conspiracy theories, including QAnon, which holds that Hillary Clinton and the Democrats are operating a clandestine pedophilia ring.
Simply put, Boebert is a menace. And the voters responded accordingly.
I read a good letter to the editor in a Colorado newspaper called "the Journal". Part of it:" Thus far in her congressional career, our U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has been more of an annoyance than a threat, showboating about MAGA hot-button issues of “critical importance” to the 3rd Congressional District, such as whether urination in public is prohibited in Washington, D.C. But the threat level is changing.
The federal government is within days of hitting the debt limit. Because the feckless Kevin McCarthy, in his unbridled quest to become speaker of the house, went ahead and cut a backroom deal with Boebert and the Freedom Caucus, these ultra right-wing members have been potentially granted an outsized influence in the debate. Now, they say that Senate needs to pass their bill “as-is” with no changes. Otherwise, no debt limit increase. That isn’t a negotiation. It’s economic terrorism." And..same paper: Three years ago, when Boebert initially ran for Congress, she vowed to save Colorado’’ water from downstream liberals, which was very appealing to many. She blamed liberals in a conspiracy to steal the vote, along with Colorado’s water.
However, her voting record contradicts the goal. She boasted of securing almost $230 million for storage and delivery projects, with an additional $50 million for rural projects to combat drought. James O’Rourke of the Colorado Times Recorder revealed that Boebert actually voted against this measure. According to O’Rourke, the Democrats passed the bill.
..And again..same paper: Boebert supported the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education; she opposed Colorado’s red flag laws, which allow the police to remove a firearm from someone deemed dangerous to themselves or others; she believes that the market, rather than the government, should determine how the energy market and the health care system functions.
Boebert also opposes gay marriage, and the separation of church and state. To top it all off, Boebert espouses several conspiracy theories, including QAnon, which holds that Hillary Clinton and the Democrats are operating a clandestine pedophilia ring.
Simply put, Boebert is a menace. And the voters responded accordingly.
A political action committee advocating against big money in political elections filed a complaint against U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert that alleges she illegally spent $60,000 on her 2022 campaign.
End Citizens United filed the complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday claiming Boebert, a Silt Republican, used campaign funds on calls and texts that were not accurately reported. The group asked the FEC to investigate “this apparent violation” and fine Boebert and those involved the maximum amount permitted by law.
“Congresswoman Boebert used her leadership PAC as a personal bank, but unfortunately for her, this practice is illegal under federal law,” End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller said in a statement.
The complaint says that the We the People Leadership PAC, a PAC supporting Boebert, reported on Nov. 18 a disbursement of $53,760 to Telephone Town Hall Meeting, Inc for “get out the vote” calls and messages. That came after an earlier reporting of $6,221.73. The same day as the leadership PAC’s initial reporting, Lauren Boebert for Congress also reported paying $4,623.22 to the same communication company. --The Journal
End Citizens United filed the complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday claiming Boebert, a Silt Republican, used campaign funds on calls and texts that were not accurately reported. The group asked the FEC to investigate “this apparent violation” and fine Boebert and those involved the maximum amount permitted by law.
“Congresswoman Boebert used her leadership PAC as a personal bank, but unfortunately for her, this practice is illegal under federal law,” End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller said in a statement.
The complaint says that the We the People Leadership PAC, a PAC supporting Boebert, reported on Nov. 18 a disbursement of $53,760 to Telephone Town Hall Meeting, Inc for “get out the vote” calls and messages. That came after an earlier reporting of $6,221.73. The same day as the leadership PAC’s initial reporting, Lauren Boebert for Congress also reported paying $4,623.22 to the same communication company. --The Journal
March 10, 2023: Denver Post: Boebert announces she’ll be a 36-year-old grandmother when her 17-year-old son’s partner gives birth
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has announced that she will be a grandmother at 36 next month when her 17-year-old son’s partner gives birth to a son.
Boebert revealed this family news at a women’s breakfast during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland that ended last weekend, where she received a “mothers of influence” award. Boebert addressed women and men at the breakfast after accepting the award.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has announced that she will be a grandmother at 36 next month when her 17-year-old son’s partner gives birth to a son.
Boebert revealed this family news at a women’s breakfast during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland that ended last weekend, where she received a “mothers of influence” award. Boebert addressed women and men at the breakfast after accepting the award.
January 1, 2013:
Gas-stoveghazi is a another right wing issue for them to manufacture rage about. No one is out to take anyones gas stoves. Same with Hillarys email-ghazi and Hunter Bidens Laptop-ghazi....not to forget the original Benghazi-ghazi. There's no there there on any of these right-wing rage points. The only intellectual way to pursue it is to not pursue it.
But we now have a benchmark rule: If Boebert, Gaetz, MJ Greene, Tuckkker Carlson or Ted Cruz are on the rage manufacturing trail...then you know whatever the issue it is more than likely not a real issue.
Gas-stoveghazi is a another right wing issue for them to manufacture rage about. No one is out to take anyones gas stoves. Same with Hillarys email-ghazi and Hunter Bidens Laptop-ghazi....not to forget the original Benghazi-ghazi. There's no there there on any of these right-wing rage points. The only intellectual way to pursue it is to not pursue it.
But we now have a benchmark rule: If Boebert, Gaetz, MJ Greene, Tuckkker Carlson or Ted Cruz are on the rage manufacturing trail...then you know whatever the issue it is more than likely not a real issue.
Jan 14, 2023: PrescottENews: Opinion: How Chip Roy won the speaker fight – Rich Lowry
For many, including me, the seriousness of purpose behind the Republican revolt against McCarthy was obscured by the inability of many of the dissidents to articulate an endgame or come up with an alternative candidate for speaker. The prominent role of the likes of Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert, who enjoy pyrotechnics for the sake of them, was also inevitably discrediting.
For many, including me, the seriousness of purpose behind the Republican revolt against McCarthy was obscured by the inability of many of the dissidents to articulate an endgame or come up with an alternative candidate for speaker. The prominent role of the likes of Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert, who enjoy pyrotechnics for the sake of them, was also inevitably discrediting.
Jan 9, 2023: Bipartisan Report: Lauren Boebert Turns Against ‘Unhinged’ Marjorie Greene
In recent comments to the Associated Press, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was dismissive of what she characterized as “unhinged” public behavior from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), marking yet another rift on the far-right of the GOP as they stagger into what looks like it’ll be a chaotic two years in the House majority.
In recent comments to the Associated Press, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was dismissive of what she characterized as “unhinged” public behavior from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), marking yet another rift on the far-right of the GOP as they stagger into what looks like it’ll be a chaotic two years in the House majority.
Dec 21, 2022: The Times of Israel: Boebert needles fellow GOP member Marjorie Taylor Greene over ‘Jewish space lasers
Amid disagreement over next US House speaker, Colorado representative brings up Georgia colleague’s past Facebook post implying Rothschild-owned firm started fire from space
Amid disagreement over next US House speaker, Colorado representative brings up Georgia colleague’s past Facebook post implying Rothschild-owned firm started fire from space
Dec 20, 2022: MSNBC: Why Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert are fighting
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., used to be pals. They joined Congress together as representatives of the MAGA faction of the GOP in 2020, shared a passion for bigoted publicity stunts, and happily heckled Joe Biden together at the State of the Union. But their friendship appears to be crumbling.
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., used to be pals. They joined Congress together as representatives of the MAGA faction of the GOP in 2020, shared a passion for bigoted publicity stunts, and happily heckled Joe Biden together at the State of the Union. But their friendship appears to be crumbling.
Dec 20, 2022: Fox News: Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene snipe at each other over McCarthy speaker support
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has hit back at fellow firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., in a public spat over who House Republicans should support to be the next speaker of the House.
The two lawmakers, both Trump Republicans, are on different sides when it comes to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and his ambition to be the next speaker. Greene, a McCarthy ally, criticized Boebert Monday after the Colorado lawmaker was asked why she didn't join Greene in support of McCarthy at a Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has hit back at fellow firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., in a public spat over who House Republicans should support to be the next speaker of the House.
The two lawmakers, both Trump Republicans, are on different sides when it comes to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and his ambition to be the next speaker. Greene, a McCarthy ally, criticized Boebert Monday after the Colorado lawmaker was asked why she didn't join Greene in support of McCarthy at a Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix.
Dec 19, 2022: The Hill: Boebert says she won’t support McCarthy without mechanism to remove Speaker
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Monday said she would not support House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the next Speaker unless there is a mechanism to easily remove him from the top post.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Monday said she would not support House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the next Speaker unless there is a mechanism to easily remove him from the top post.
Lauren Boebert is concerned that her race may end up going to automatic recount. Boebert is concerned mainly because no one told her she had to know how to count. 11.17.22
Dec 12, 2022: KKTV : Lauren Boebert officially wins U.S. Congressional District 3 in Colorado after recountThe Colorado secretary of state certified the 2022 general election on Monday.
“The certification was conducted after each county’s bipartisan canvass boards submitted their official abstract of votes to the Secretary of State’s Office, as well as the conclusion of a mandatory recount in the race for Colorado’s U.S. Congressional District 3 and permissive recount of the Colorado House District 43 race,” part of a news release from the Secretary of State’s Office reads.
“The certification was conducted after each county’s bipartisan canvass boards submitted their official abstract of votes to the Secretary of State’s Office, as well as the conclusion of a mandatory recount in the race for Colorado’s U.S. Congressional District 3 and permissive recount of the Colorado House District 43 race,” part of a news release from the Secretary of State’s Office reads.
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Pueblo Cheiftain: Frisch's lead over Boebert continues to shrink after more results tabulated in Pueblo County
Democrat Adam Frisch is challenging Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert (R-Silt) to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District in Washington, D.C., and is outperforming Boebert in preliminary results in what could be one of the biggest upsets of this election. Here's how the candidates are doing as of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday:
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Business Insider: The House-rules chair blocked Lauren Boebert's measure under a 'new rule' against 'lunatics,' a new book says
House Rules Committee Chair Jim McGovern created a "new rule" on his committee for people like Rep. Lauren Boebert, the gun-toting far-right firebrand from Colorado, a new book says.
When one of her "flurry of nonsensical amendments turned out to be reasonable," McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, blocked it from going to the House floor, and a Republican committee member wanted to know why, the journalist Robert Draper writes in his new book, "Weapons of Mass Delusion: When the Republican Party Lost Its Mind."
10.18.22
House Rules Committee Chair Jim McGovern created a "new rule" on his committee for people like Rep. Lauren Boebert, the gun-toting far-right firebrand from Colorado, a new book says.
When one of her "flurry of nonsensical amendments turned out to be reasonable," McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, blocked it from going to the House floor, and a Republican committee member wanted to know why, the journalist Robert Draper writes in his new book, "Weapons of Mass Delusion: When the Republican Party Lost Its Mind."
10.18.22
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The Ledger: A short step from queen’s funeral to Boebert
I imagine that a good many Americans watched the pomp of the queen’s state funeral with some envy that we don’t have anything like it. But as Americans we shouldn’t be envious for constitutional reasons, and I can hear one of my former teachers whispering in my ear that Christians definitely shouldn’t be, because it is a shorter step than we realize from the magnificent funeral we just witnessed to the near-fascist Christian nationalism of people like U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). 10.2.22
I imagine that a good many Americans watched the pomp of the queen’s state funeral with some envy that we don’t have anything like it. But as Americans we shouldn’t be envious for constitutional reasons, and I can hear one of my former teachers whispering in my ear that Christians definitely shouldn’t be, because it is a shorter step than we realize from the magnificent funeral we just witnessed to the near-fascist Christian nationalism of people like U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). 10.2.22
October 1, 2022:
Lauren Boebert says God told her to run for Congress because her win will lead people to embrace Jesus: “God told me it would be a sign and a wonder to the unbeliever.”
This is the same Lauren Boebert who recently read in public from Romans 1:28-32, “Since they didn’t bother to acknowledge God, God quit bothering them and let them run loose. And then all hell broke loose: rampant evil, grabbing and grasping, vicious backstabbing. They made life hell on earth with their envy, wanton killing, bickering, and cheating.” But when Boebert hit the word “wanton,” she pronounced it as “wonton.”
She abruptly (and seriously) tells her audience, “I don’t know what a wonton killing is. I’m gonna have to look that one up. But it sounds interesting. And I don’t think I want to be a part of it.”
For the record no one has ever been killed by a wonton.
Lauren Boebert says God told her to run for Congress because her win will lead people to embrace Jesus: “God told me it would be a sign and a wonder to the unbeliever.”
This is the same Lauren Boebert who recently read in public from Romans 1:28-32, “Since they didn’t bother to acknowledge God, God quit bothering them and let them run loose. And then all hell broke loose: rampant evil, grabbing and grasping, vicious backstabbing. They made life hell on earth with their envy, wanton killing, bickering, and cheating.” But when Boebert hit the word “wanton,” she pronounced it as “wonton.”
She abruptly (and seriously) tells her audience, “I don’t know what a wonton killing is. I’m gonna have to look that one up. But it sounds interesting. And I don’t think I want to be a part of it.”
For the record no one has ever been killed by a wonton.
Aug 10, 2022: Baptist News Global: Christian nationalism is a danger to our nation
It is time to defend Christianity from Christian nationalists.
This term distorts the message of Jesus and endangers one of the basic liberties provided to every American in the Bill of Rights. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) recently gave voice to this movement when she asserted that “the church should direct the government. The government is not supposed to direct the church. … I’m tired of this separation of church and state junk.”
It is time to defend Christianity from Christian nationalists.
This term distorts the message of Jesus and endangers one of the basic liberties provided to every American in the Bill of Rights. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) recently gave voice to this movement when she asserted that “the church should direct the government. The government is not supposed to direct the church. … I’m tired of this separation of church and state junk.”
Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, recently said, “The church is supposed to direct the government. The government is not supposed to direct the church.” Boebert called the separation of church and state “junk.”
Many Christian nationalists repeat conservative activist David Barton’s argument that the Founding Fathers did not intend to keep religion out of government.
As a scholar of racism and communication who has written about white nationalism during the Trump presidency, I find the amplification of Christian nationalism unsurprising. Christian nationalism is prevalent among Trump supporters, as religion scholars Andrew Whitehead and Samuel L. Perry argue in their book “Taking Back America for God.”..............The catalyst for the growth of militia activity among contemporary Christian nationalists stems from two events: the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff and the 1993 siege at Waco.
At Ruby Ridge, former Army Green Beret Randy Weaver engaged federal law enforcement in an 11-day standoff at his rural Idaho cabin over charges relating to the sale of sawed-off shotguns to an ATF informant investigating Aryan Nation white supremacist militia meetings................In the Waco siege a year later, cult leader David Koresh and his followers entered a standoff with federal law enforcement at the group’s Texas compound, once again concerning weapons charges. After a 51-day standoff, federal law enforcement laid siege to the compound. A fire took hold at the compound in disputed circumstances, leading to the deaths of 76 people, including Koresh.
Aug. 6, 2022: KRQE:After Trump, Christian nationalist ideas are going mainstream – despite a history of violence
Many Christian nationalists repeat conservative activist David Barton’s argument that the Founding Fathers did not intend to keep religion out of government.
As a scholar of racism and communication who has written about white nationalism during the Trump presidency, I find the amplification of Christian nationalism unsurprising. Christian nationalism is prevalent among Trump supporters, as religion scholars Andrew Whitehead and Samuel L. Perry argue in their book “Taking Back America for God.”..............The catalyst for the growth of militia activity among contemporary Christian nationalists stems from two events: the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff and the 1993 siege at Waco.
At Ruby Ridge, former Army Green Beret Randy Weaver engaged federal law enforcement in an 11-day standoff at his rural Idaho cabin over charges relating to the sale of sawed-off shotguns to an ATF informant investigating Aryan Nation white supremacist militia meetings................In the Waco siege a year later, cult leader David Koresh and his followers entered a standoff with federal law enforcement at the group’s Texas compound, once again concerning weapons charges. After a 51-day standoff, federal law enforcement laid siege to the compound. A fire took hold at the compound in disputed circumstances, leading to the deaths of 76 people, including Koresh.
Aug. 6, 2022: KRQE:After Trump, Christian nationalist ideas are going mainstream – despite a history of violence
June 7, 2022:
The Colorado Springs Gazette newspaper has endorsed Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., in the June 28 Republican primary. When I lived in Colorado Springs I used to love the Gazette. It leaned Libertarian. Apparently it now endorses the insanity. Colorado Springs has been becoming a bit of a right wing haven for quite a few years now. Appears they have now jumped the shark.
The Colorado Springs Gazette newspaper has endorsed Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., in the June 28 Republican primary. When I lived in Colorado Springs I used to love the Gazette. It leaned Libertarian. Apparently it now endorses the insanity. Colorado Springs has been becoming a bit of a right wing haven for quite a few years now. Appears they have now jumped the shark.
During a recent flight in the United States, a group of fundamentalist evangelical Christians decided to proselytize by getting in the aisles and singing Christian songs. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota noted the double standard, implying that the evangelicals would have been treated much differently had they been Muslims..............Omar has had a lot to say about religion. When far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado described Omar as a member of the “jihad squad” in 2021, Omar was quick to call out her Islamophobia. Omar, in fact, identifies as a feminist and embraces a very non-fundamentalist, non-jihadist form of Islam. And contrary to what Boebert would have us believe, Omar isn’t trying to impose Shariah law in the United States.
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Dec 8, 2021: Letters to the Editor: Loveland Reporter-Herald: Shame, shame, shame
In a letter to the Reporter-Herald on Dec. 1, I spoke American truth about the shameful rhetoric and behavior of Congresswoman Boebert. — shame, shame, shame on Boebert’s supporters who glorify her disgraceful behavior. She shames all fair minded, patriotic Coloradans. That is an American truth! Dec 1, 2021: The Bulwark: Speaker Marjorie Taylor Greene
When Lauren Boebert offered a tentative non-apology apology for making anti-Muslim remarks about her Ilhan Omar, MTG brought her sharply back into line, reminding her that in the Era of Trump, there are no apologies. |
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Nov 29, 2021: Bipartisan Report: Ilhan Omar Smokes Lauren Boebert For Being A Trash Heap
After joking that Rep. Ilhan Omar was mistaken for a suicide bomber in the halls of Congress, referring to her as “the jihad squad,” Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a political devotee of Donald Trump, issued an “apology.” The apology was less than half-hearted and it appeared to most readers that it certainly wasn’t written by Boebert herself. |
Nov 26, 2021: ABC News: Rep. Lauren Boebert issues apology for anti-Muslim remarks about Rep. Ilhan Omar
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) issued an apology on Friday for remarks she made that used anti-Muslim tropes to refer to Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democratic representative from Minnesota and one of only three Muslim members of Congress.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) issued an apology on Friday for remarks she made that used anti-Muslim tropes to refer to Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democratic representative from Minnesota and one of only three Muslim members of Congress.
Nov 25, 2021: Hill Reporter: WATCH: Lauren Boebert’s Racist ‘Jihad Squad’ Attack On Ilhan Omar
Lauren Boebert has made her feelings about Ilhan Omar well-known. She’s obviously got strong political opposition to Omar and other Democrats, but attacking her for her background as a Somali refugee and her religious beliefs is also high on the right-wing agenda, and Boebert does not shy away from the opportunity.
Lauren Boebert has made her feelings about Ilhan Omar well-known. She’s obviously got strong political opposition to Omar and other Democrats, but attacking her for her background as a Somali refugee and her religious beliefs is also high on the right-wing agenda, and Boebert does not shy away from the opportunity.
Sept 27, 2021: Texas News Today: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admits 1 in 5 migrants to US have an ‘illness’
Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, also criticised Mayorkas, apparently comparing the release of untested Haitians to an incident in which a mother claimed her child was kicked off a flight from Colorado to New Jersey for not wearing a mask.
‘Two-year-olds are getting forced off planes for not wearing masks while Mayorkas just released 12,000+ illegals into the country without so much as a COVID test.
Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, also criticised Mayorkas, apparently comparing the release of untested Haitians to an incident in which a mother claimed her child was kicked off a flight from Colorado to New Jersey for not wearing a mask.
‘Two-year-olds are getting forced off planes for not wearing masks while Mayorkas just released 12,000+ illegals into the country without so much as a COVID test.
Sept 10, 2021: Politizoom: Lauren Boebert Flaunts Breaking Gun Law, Endangers 8-year-old Who Plays With Lighters
Stupid is as stupid does. Lauren Boebert is so stupid and reckless that she has been cited for not wearing a seat belt and not using child restraints on her kids, not to mention disorderly conduct.. So it stands to reason that she’s not going to obey a gun law, even though she’s now a sitting member of congress. A recent Colorado law states that guns must be locked in a safe with a cable or trigger lock in the event that a “juvenile or a resident who is ineligible to possess a firearm can gain access to the firearm.”
Stupid is as stupid does. Lauren Boebert is so stupid and reckless that she has been cited for not wearing a seat belt and not using child restraints on her kids, not to mention disorderly conduct.. So it stands to reason that she’s not going to obey a gun law, even though she’s now a sitting member of congress. A recent Colorado law states that guns must be locked in a safe with a cable or trigger lock in the event that a “juvenile or a resident who is ineligible to possess a firearm can gain access to the firearm.”
Aug 28, 2021: Jerusalem Post: GOP congressman compares COVID to Holocaust, prompts intern resignation
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert have also done so, along with several lower-level officials who have made similar comparisons across the country in recent weeks.
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert have also done so, along with several lower-level officials who have made similar comparisons across the country in recent weeks.
Aug 10, 2021: LGBTQ Nation: Lauren Boebert rages about trans people, vaccines & communism in the military
Rep. Lauren Boebert said the U.S. military doesn't care about "winning battles" as much as it wants to provide health care to servicemembers and spread communist propaganda.
Rep. Lauren Boebert said the U.S. military doesn't care about "winning battles" as much as it wants to provide health care to servicemembers and spread communist propaganda.
July 11, 2021: New York Post: AOC slams Rep. Boebert for calling for an end to extra jobless benefits at CPAC
Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a shot at a Colorado Republican congresswoman who urged the government to end extra jobless benefits, saying Rep. Lauren Boebert was spouting “good ol conservative values.”
Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a shot at a Colorado Republican congresswoman who urged the government to end extra jobless benefits, saying Rep. Lauren Boebert was spouting “good ol conservative values.”
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July 8, 2021: Huffington Post: People Are Very Puzzled By Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Latest Tweet About COVID-19
WTF does that even mean?” Twitter users wanted to know of the conspiracy-loving Colorado Republican’s post about the mutation of the coronavirus. |
On Wednesday, the conspiracy theory-endorsing Colorado Republican declared that “COVID-19 mutated into Communism a long time ago.” COVID-19 mutated into Communism a long time ago. — Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) July 7, 2021 |
Lauren Boebert says that when people call her dumb it only makes her stronger.
By tomorrow she should be able to stop a train with just her index finger. □