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The Madcap

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18. Although it seems hard to do...

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 07:33 PM

Dec 2024

we should congratulate those R's who vote against Hegseth as heroes and patriots for their vote. Conditionally, of course, since it's always possible they could vote for Tulski or any of the other crazies being nominated.

A little drinking, I'm ok with, but not at work. It's the frequent falling down vomiting plaster J.D. Vance pass out and/or alcoholic violence that is disqualifying. Besides, he's a known nazi, so that should also be disqualifying in a sane world.

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MSNBC is reporting that at least 6 Republican Senators are not [View all] spooky3 Dec 2024 OP

You mean there are actually *six* (Count them! Six!) GOP senators Ocelot II Dec 2024 #1

To most, it's a feature, not a bug. Nt spooky3 Dec 2024 #6

Neo-Nazis in charge of defense and conspiracy theorists in charge of intelligence. Initech Dec 2024 #54

As long as Hegseth says he's in recovery, all will be forgiven. maxsolomon Dec 2024 #2

I don't think there are recovery programs for assholes. Ocelot II Dec 2024 #12

Hah! machoneman Dec 2024 #24

but he's in no way qualified either LymphocyteLover Dec 2024 #19

neither is Trump Skittles Dec 2024 #21

right! and both with the nuke codes. What could go wrong?? Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #30

True, but Trump is unique. Also he was Commander in Chief before LymphocyteLover Dec 2024 #36

Trump isn't interested in competence Skittles Dec 2024 #38

Absolutely! But we have to hope enough Repub Senators want someone competent at the LymphocyteLover Dec 2024 #58

A competent person might disagree with Trump MadameButterfly Dec 2024 #66

Wow Rethugs with class 2024? Dem4life1234 Dec 2024 #3

The negative info is snowballing. Michelangelo Signorile's Mike 03 Dec 2024 #4

I'm sure his Russian handlers were always happy Captain Zero Dec 2024 #56

And the madness continues. J_William_Ryan Dec 2024 #5

The key is to push the GOP Senators to demand FBI BG checks Bluetus Dec 2024 #7

WHY would FBI checks not be STANDARD Skittles Dec 2024 #22

serious uncharted territory now Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #31

That's just for the little people like you and me. paleotn Dec 2024 #44

Because, Trump. That is the point we must make. Bluetus Dec 2024 #45

but it makes no sense to me Skittles Dec 2024 #50

That's an elected position. Requires no Senate confirmation. Bluetus Dec 2024 #61

White billionaire "terriblis oblige". nt The Unmitigated Gall Dec 2024 #51

Good call liberalgunwilltravel Dec 2024 #25

The point is the checks must happen under Wray Bluetus Dec 2024 #47

Trump can't pass a background check. I am not holding my breath about his nominees valleyrogue Dec 2024 #55

Courtney Kube did a great job of describing how demanding spooky3 Dec 2024 #8

Exactly!!!!! The 3am phone call. paleotn Dec 2024 #48

Not a job to awaken from a drunken stupor and be able to track Captain Zero Dec 2024 #57

Good malaise Dec 2024 #9

Hey you spooky3 Dec 2024 #10

LOL😀 malaise Dec 2024 #11

Let's see how accurate MSNBC can be. I'll believe it when I see it. ancianita Dec 2024 #13

So many thought Gaetz was a shoe in. Until he wasn't. paleotn Dec 2024 #43

I hear you. It's Trump testing the limits of human controls, now that law, norms and actions ancianita Dec 2024 #59

I dont believe them.. Cherrycheeks Dec 2024 #14

The problem is that Repukes lie ... a LOT! FakeNoose Dec 2024 #15

The relying factor is -0--............... Lovie777 Dec 2024 #16

Is Susan concerned? 3Hotdogs Dec 2024 #17

not yet. At least haven't heard a peep Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #32

Although it seems hard to do... The Madcap Dec 2024 #18

Sounds like another big fail by TSF. Sneederbunk Dec 2024 #20

Fail where? When? live love laugh Dec 2024 #29

A zillion--but as long as Rs have power, nominees like this will keep coming. Nt spooky3 Dec 2024 #64

I've been in bars in my life where people were being helped moniss Dec 2024 #23

Trump doesn't even vet his own nominees. Emile Dec 2024 #26

He is incredibly unfit Dem4life1234 Dec 2024 #28

His "vetting" consists on abusing females, screwing everyone to make a buck and disregard for rule of law. Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #33

Very white and male. No female officeholder could get away with this. Nt spooky3 Dec 2024 #37

not run bdamomma Dec 2024 #41

No kidding! Emile Dec 2024 #60

Six???!!! WOW live love laugh Dec 2024 #27

Sounds like he's perfect to be a Russian General... haele Dec 2024 #34

Sooooo... lonely bird Dec 2024 #35

Lawrence O'D is always worth a watch - i just love his show. n/t iluvtennis Dec 2024 #39

"...at this time." Iggo Dec 2024 #40

When you're a piece of shit, according to his mom, I guess you drown your sorrows. paleotn Dec 2024 #42

I'll believe it when they vote NO JT45242 Dec 2024 #46

I don't think there will be a vote. I suspect what is happening now spooky3 Dec 2024 #67

This asshole needs to withdraw LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2024 #49

I give it 2 days Polybius Dec 2024 #52

This is a perfect illustration of just how far gone the MAGA party is. Wiz Imp Dec 2024 #53

I think that he's the sacrificial lamb Calista241 Dec 2024 #62

Some said that about Gaetz, too. spooky3 Dec 2024 #63

"not on board at this time" HereForTheParty Dec 2024 #65

Oh, they'll probably fall in line when the votes are being cast... Godot51 Dec 2024 #68