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In reply to the discussion: Video going viral. Republican Jim Banks (Indiana) tells upset fired worker "you probably deserved it" with a smirk [View all]RobertDevereaux
(1,987 posts)31. Alas, just had his election in 2024...
. . . so unless he retires in disgrace (fat chance), we're stuck with his ugly ways for six more years.
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Video going viral. Republican Jim Banks (Indiana) tells upset fired worker "you probably deserved it" with a smirk [View all]
Demovictory9
Apr 2
OP
What a disgusting human Jim Banks is. This truly will make a great campaign commercial!
BComplex
Apr 2
#7
Thanks for attaching his name: Senator Jim Banks from Indiana. This needs to be spread far and wide.
Scrivener7
Apr 2
#2
He doesn't seem to realize he's a civil servant. None of them does. They think they're all kings.
Scrivener7
Apr 2
#4
Jim Banks saying "you probably deserved it" says that Banks is totally clueless as to what is going on.
LiberalArkie
Apr 2
#5
This guy won election to the Senate in 2024 by over 550 thousand votes - his first term.
patphil
Apr 2
#23
Two things stand out to me - "Little Man Complex" and "pretend tough guy complex" hiding behind his aides.
NoMoreRepugs
Apr 2
#25
He made it his social media focal point. His profile pic is of the elevator closing on him
SSJVegeta
Apr 2
#29