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FakeNoose

(40,730 posts)
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 12:09 PM Sep 2021

It's time for a real change: Sally Yates!



Tristan Snell @TristanSnell

It’s time for a real change. Sally Yates should be the new director of the FBI. RT if you agree.

5:20 PM Sep 16,2021


Hell yeah!

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in2herbs

(4,345 posts)
3. I'm with you all the way but seeing that there's never been a director of the FBI who
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 01:31 PM
Sep 2021

was a democrat I'd say her chances are slim to none. Even D presidents choose R FBI Directors. WTF!!!

FakeNoose

(40,730 posts)
10. I believe that was for Dept. of Justice ... Am I right?
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 02:33 PM
Sep 2021

She turned down either Attorney General, or Assistant AG, I believe.

The FBI Director is a different position. It's meant to be independent of Presidential politics, and the appointment is usually for 10 years.

soldierant

(9,304 posts)
12. Not exactly.
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 03:15 PM
Sep 2021

There was a push from Democrats in Georgia to encourage her to run for one of those two Senate seats - I think the one Ossoff won, but it doesn't matter - she absolutely refused even to consider it.

wnylib

(25,355 posts)
11. Works for me. I think she
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 02:38 PM
Sep 2021

would be great. She would bring education, experience, independence, and character strength the job.

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