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Bluetus

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61. That's an elected position. Requires no Senate confirmation.

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 11:30 PM

Dec 2024

Trump is a huge problem. But we can't compound that problem by ignoring the Senate's Constitutional responsibility with regard to all the appointed department heads.

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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