Meanwhile, In Local Fascism...

...the local chapter of the "Every Accusation is a Confession" party is reacting to the events of the past week just exactly as you would expect.

From Peoria news station 25, "Your Home Team", and WAND, "Central #Illinois' best source for #news and #weather." (see what they did there with the little hash-tags):

Illinois Freedom Caucus seeks Pritzker’s removal from office over ‘vile’ rhetoric

Yes, we have our very own, Illinois legislature "Freedom Caucus", because "fascist see, fascist do".

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has filed articles of impeachment against Gov. JB Pritzker over “vile comments” made against Republicans.

The eastern Illinois Republicans are furious with Pritzker’s response to the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

Pritzker expressed sympathy for Kirk and his family while condemning political violence at an unrelated event Wednesday. However, the Democrat said President Donald Trump ignites this type of violence.

“We saw the shootings, the killings in Minnesota. We’ve seen other political violence occur in other states,” Pritzker said. “I would just say, it’s got to stop. I think there are people fomenting it in this country. I think the president’s rhetoric often foments it.”

That's what our governor, J.B. Pritzker said.  Simple.  Clear.  Factual.

But because they wear the Special Glasses -- 

-- this is what local MAGA nitwits heard:

Republicans have criticized Pritzker’s increased attacks on the GOP over recent years, including a speech where Pritzker said Republicans cannot know a moment of peace earlier this spring. Many are upset that Pritzker blamed their party’s leader for the rise in violence following Kirk’s death.

“For him to say these things for political gain is unacceptable,” said Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich). “That’s what this is all about. This is about political gain for radical Democrats and pushing a woke narrative. They can’t amount to anything to get that done, including assassinating conservatives at college campuses.”

"Political gain"?  Check.

"Radical Democrats"? Check.

"Woke narrative"? Check

They really are just reprogrammable meatbags.  

Niemerg and Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) told WAND News they know Democrats have no desire to impeach Pritzker. They argued that other Illinois Democrats are complicit in the governor’s actions.

“Just the rhetoric is nonstop about being Nazis and about being fascists,” Miller said. “That includes people like me. I’m a farmer from downstate Illinois. I’m about the farthest thing from a Nazi that you will ever see. It’s extremely inflammatory to me personally and also my family and all the things we stand for.”

What's exactly is the difference between someone who is a member of a fascist political party, who votes for fascist, votes with fascists, who helped nominate a fascist for president three times and got him elected twice ... and a fascist?  Sounds an awful lot like being just a little bit pregnant.

Also, Fun Fact:  Chris Miller, leader of the state-level Illinois Freedom Caucus is the husband of Mary "Nazi" Miller, who regularly disgraces herself and embarrasses the state as the representative from Illinois' 15th congressional district, which, at a rating of Batshit+20, is Illinois most conservative district.  

Here is more of what governor Pritzker actually said:

Pritzker said no one in this country should have to fear gun violence, whether they’re in class in high school or attending an event on a college campus. The Pritzker administration reiterated that the governor condemned the shooting that killed Charlie Kirk and believes political violence should never become the norm.

And here is the predictable Illinois Republican Freedom Caucus freakout:

“Just two nights ago, I called for the governor to resign frankly over his terrible comments blaming Trump and Jan. 6 for Charlie Kirk’s political assassination,” Niemerg said. “The governor has shown that he is not capable of leading. He has shown that he needs to be removed from office, and that needs to happen immediately.”

Because the only law these elected Jukes and Kallikaks believe applies to them is Murc's Law.

No, that's "Burke's Law".

This is Murc's Law.

“Murc’s Law” [was] named after a commenter at the blog Lawyers, Guns, and Money who noticed years ago the habitual assumption among the punditry that Republican misbehavior can only be caused by Democrats. Do Republicans reject climate science? Must be because Democrats failed to persuade them! Did Republicans pass unpopular tax cuts for the rich? Must be that Democrats didn’t do enough to guide them to better choices! Do Republicans keep voting for lunatics and fascists? It must be the fault of Democrats for being mean to them! Even D____ T____’s election was widely blamed on Democrats — who voted against him, to be clear — on the bizarre grounds that Barack Obama should have rolled over and just let Mitt Romney win in 2012.

So, has this ludicrous, stumblebum circus made any forward progress in the past few days?  Well, if you define "progress" in the broadest possible terms, and measure it in micrometers, I suppose it has.

From WGN, Chicago, today:

Pritzker’s rhetoric sparks impeachment calls from Illinois conservatives 

As you know, we here at the driftglass blog love a good rhetoric sparking that leads to calls for things.  Tell me more, World's Greatest Network!

Sadly it's mostly retreads of what we already know ... except this.  Using the opening three paragraphs to execute what we in the trade call the ol'  "A.P. Stylebook eyeroll".

Amidst a debate over how to quell political violence in America, Illinois elected leaders from both sides of the aisle are calling for a change in tone. 

Hey, both sides agree that tones should be changed.  Isn't that great!

In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has called for the country to come together to end political violence.

And the governor is leading the way.  Isn't that terrific! 

And then, the eyeroll, which I will highlight for your elucidation...

But the Illinois House Freedom Caucus, comprised of conservative state lawmakers, accuses the governor of inciting violence. The group brought articles of impeachment against Pritzker, citing various statements made by the Democratic Party, including remarks in New Hampshire back in April.

The article continues:

Illinois State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) further explained the motivation behind the Illinois House Freedom Caucus.

“We’ve proceeded with Articles of Impeachment against Governor Pritzker for his own hateful rhetoric, as well as no safety and security here in the state of Illinois,” Niemerg said...

Republicans also criticized Pritzker for statements made during his February State of the State address.

“The authoritarian playbook is laid bare here: They point to a group of people who don’t look like you and tell you to blame them for your problems. If you think I’m overreacting and sounding the alarm too soon, consider this: It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic,” Pritzker said...

Niemerg said Pritzker is attempting to do a bureaucratic shuffle.

“He’s trying to act like his hateful rhetoric has not been heard by the radical left,” Niemerg added.

Then, in the last paragraph, comes the little touch that makes it art.  The article covering what everyone knows is time-wasting garbage conjured into existence by the dregs at the bottom of the Illinois MAGA barrel is bookended by another A.P. Stylebook eyeroll, which I have highlighted for your edification:

The Articles of Impeachment are unlikely to move forward, as the Democratic supermajority in Springfield would need to agree to bring the bill to the floor. Also worth noting is that the GOP leadership did not introduce the measure.

Worth noting indeed.  

Mark this hot saga as "Developing!"

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