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| Congressman Chuck Edwards |
Western North Carolina pulled into the congressional drive-thru after Hurricane Helene, placed a large order and waited. And waited. And waited.
What Rep. Chuck Edwards finally handed his constituents was an empty paper bag containing a rather large nothingburger — heavy on branding, light on substance and nowhere near the $60 billion recovery order his storm-famished district actually placed.
Sure, Congress served up a whopping $100 billion continuing resolution/disaster relief bill in December 2024 — Edwards claimed authorship — but for some damn reason, the meat of it wasn’t designated for Edwards’ constituents. Estimates put North Carolina’s piece of the pie at between $9 billion and $15 billion. In fast food terms, that’s like asking for a 10-piece McNuggets but only getting one.
Days ago on social media, Edwards claimed he was “fighting for Western North Carolina” and bragged about the $6.5 billion he says he’s dished out; not exactly a supersized Big Mac meal with large fry — more like a few stray ketchup packets, leaving people who’ve lost their livelihoods and homes asking, “Where’s the beef?”
In Swannanoa and within sight of some of those damaged homes, Edwards famously gave Trump a McDonald’s fry cook pin — a fitting gesture from a congressman who owns multiple franchises and seems more comfortable serving up symbolism than substance.
In the end, Edwards has delivered a master class in empty calories. Big branding. Greasy fealty. Zero nutrition. Western North Carolina ordered disaster relief and got a Happy Meal toy and a few napkins instead.
While somebody should congratulate Edwards on his award by offering him a steaming hot beverage from the McCafe menu, technically, no one can — because coffee is for closers.
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| Chuck Edwards town hall, Asheville, March 2025 |
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On the anniversary of Trump's Capitol Riot (Jan. 6) President Trump announced that he may cancel the Mid-Term Elections for Congress, because Republicans will likely lose their majorities despite voter suppression and gerrymandering.
He admitted "I would be impeached and go to jail."
The Tar Baby is a folktale of African origin popularized by Joel Chandler Harris
in the 1880s. The foolish Br'er Rabbit believes a doll made of tar is alive and punches it until all 4 limbs and his head are trapped. Br'er Fox is supplying some ventriloquism. I'd say Trump has overplayed his hand (He thought of himself as Br'er Fox.) Invading Venezuela is being used as a distraction from criminality and incompetence. Some citizens have the understanding of a hare brain and are expecting a $2,000 check. (very funny) But now Br'er Fox has his dirty paws stuck in thick oil. It is true that the American Empire is teetering
(economically and environmentally) but lies about America First (Nazism in service to disloyal wealth) will not save it. Do you suppose loyal citizens should be screaming, "Please don't throw me in the briar patch!" Trump is crazy like a rabid fox. And what should be done with
an infectious contagious deviant foaming at the mouth?
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