Following House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam's Schiff's observation that the White House is obstructing justice by refusing to cooperate with the House's impeachment inquiry, Republican Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan were approached for an interview by the press.
In their comments, Matt Gaetz described Congress' proceedings in such a way that certainly made it seem like he thought the term "kangaroo court" originated on the children's show Captain Kangaroo.
He commented to reporters:
"What we see in this impeachment is a kangaroo court, and Chairman Schiff is acting like a malicious Captain Kangaroo."
this incredible idiot thinks that the term "kangaroo court" comes from the TV show Captain Kangaroo https://t.co/CxVd8aSggLβ Timothy Burke (@Timothy Burke)1570542379.0
The digs came hard and fast on Twitter.
https://t.co/AVxLaAtTG9 https://t.co/QTyoSpfQv8β Timothy Burke (@Timothy Burke)1570548340.0
@bubbaprog @ReignOfApril incredible and incredibly funnyβ Rex ChapmanππΌ (@Rex ChapmanππΌ)1570560903.0
@bubbaprog I have thoughts. https://t.co/rtRbc6cOUMβ Molly Jong-Fast (@Molly Jong-Fast)1570548427.0
@MollyJongFast @bubbaprog Captain Kangaroo: Magically malicious AND nutritious! π€£β πDr. Reesha. PERIYADT. (@πDr. Reesha. PERIYADT.)1570550260.0
Whenever Republicans try to defend President Trump's indefensible behavior, they end up saying something silly.
@bubbaprog https://t.co/YqigEqmlCRβ π Deb from IL π‘ππ³π (@π Deb from IL π‘ππ³π )1570555996.0
@bubbaprog βYour Honor, may I approach the pouch?ββ Rosieπ¨Bita (@Rosieπ¨Bita)1570545777.0
Though Jim Jordan was quiet in this clip, that's probably for the best considering things he's said in the past.
@bubbaprog @Jim_Jordan #GymJordan is not the sharpest tool in the shed. But he IS a tool. #GymJordanResignβ Patti BeachLife πΊπΈβπππ (@Patti BeachLife πΊπΈβπππ)1570558429.0
@bubbaprog Democrats should just start making up new rules like the Republicans do!! For one, start a new thing ofβ¦ https://t.co/Lo9l21joILβ Dan Pereira (@Dan Pereira)1570553093.0
Republicans can't be in a great position if their best and brightest can only bring this to the table.
@bubbaprog This is the best the GOP has. Think about that.β Groots (@Groots)1570547938.0
@bubbaprog Such a sad state of affairs for the Republican Party when Jim Jordan and Matt Gaetz are the leaders.β Ryan Golden (@Ryan Golden)1570543509.0
@bubbaprog two of earth's stupidestβ Mark of the Vampire Gongloff (@Mark of the Vampire Gongloff)1570545965.0
Trump literally tweeted out evidence of the crimes he's been accused of.
And yet...
@bubbaprog The bots defending this are hilarious. They have no clue who Captain Kangaroo is or why this is so asinine.β GSeabhac ITMFA, FFS! (@GSeabhac ITMFA, FFS!)1570553152.0
Some people thought Gaetz was playing dumb.
@bubbaprog @dan_bernstein I think he knows the definition: a mock court in which the principles of law and justiceβ¦ https://t.co/N4RjvjS82vβ Wally Busch (@Wally Busch)1570542927.0
But it seemed just as likely to people that he's actually dumb.
@bubbaprog @dreadnaught027 https://t.co/2jO6zUULDwβ Heidi nicoleποΈ πΊπΈπ½β stand together ββ (@Heidi nicoleποΈ πΊπΈπ½β stand together ββ)1570559388.0
@bubbaprog That would have been the perfect time for ping pong balls to drop onto Matt Gaetz. https://t.co/k2TF4RkuU2β Matt Harriman (@Matt Harriman)1570543799.0
Hopefully voters remember this all-star interview when the 2020 elections arrive.
@bubbaprog How either was elected is beyond all comprehension.β PR Queen (@PR Queen)1570546909.0
The book Growing Up Happy: Captain Kangaroo Tells Yesterday's Children How to Nuture Their Own by Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan is available here.
******
Have you listened to the first season of George Takei's podcast, 'Oh Myyy Pod!'?
In season one we explored the racially charged videos that have taken the internet by storm.
We're hard at work on season two so be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss it when it goes live.
Here's one of our favorite episodes from season one. Enjoy!