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35. Has she ever been prosecuted?

Tue Oct 20, 2020, 11:51 AM

Oct 2020

Look, everyone knows she's not getting a job. But saying someone's a war criminal who was never charged is a bad look on US. And is why so many of us rhetorically see the problem that for whatever reason WE'RE the ones who never go for the throat and let these people off the hook and later sometimes reward them.

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Biden eyes GOP candidates for Cabinet slots [View all] brooklynite Oct 2020 OP

That's gonna burn Republicans. no_hypocrisy Oct 2020 #1

Governor Whitmer for Attorney General or Homeland Security ArizonaLib Oct 2020 #40

George Conway for Press Secretary??? COL Mustard Oct 2020 #112

Except for Dent DownriverDem Oct 2020 #103

I understand the move towards unity Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #2

We had a primary, which included bridge-builders and idealogues. A bridge-builder won. thesquanderer Oct 2020 #90

Thanks elleng Oct 2020 #99

Horrible idea Dopers_Greed Oct 2020 #3

Are you that infuriated? LakeArenal Oct 2020 #28

No, but we should be going scorched earth against republicans. Not making friends. Lucky Luciano Oct 2020 #46

Then you don't agree with Joe'd agenda which has always been bi-partisan. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #51

Bipartisanship was nuked long ago. Lucky Luciano Oct 2020 #56

So you Do disagree with Joe's consistent bipartisan agenda. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #59

I disagree with being bipartisan with republicans. Absolutely. Lucky Luciano Oct 2020 #61

You're in for a lot of disappointment as Joe will reach across the aisle. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #68

Sure. That's why I preferred Bernie or Warren, but Biden is better than fuckface. Lucky Luciano Oct 2020 #82

Yeah. They did lose didn't they. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #84

I absolutely agree. If Democrats haven't noticed, it's been past time for them ancianita Oct 2020 #92

not all republicans are enemies, the gal running for Kansas Senator seat, Ms Bollier is a FORMER GOP beachbumbob Oct 2020 #75

Yep. Many seem to be still fighting the primary. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #85

It's ironic that you say that, since you're the only one bringing it up. ancianita Oct 2020 #106

I didn't bring up Sanders and Warren. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #108

You obviously havent seen any Lincoln Project ads - go watch a bunch of those and get back to us Kashkakat v.2.0 Oct 2020 #136

Then get ready for more of this: Lucky Luciano Oct 2020 #138

OH dont worry, we can go back to our regularly scheduled squabbling later, once the neofascists & Kashkakat v.2.0 Oct 2020 #139

This message was self-deleted by its author Lucky Luciano Oct 2020 #47

I have been a democrat my entire life and this pisses me off. I think we have more than vsrazdem Oct 2020 #55

I agree with you. Joe doesn't. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #69

Maybe he's just thinking about it to see who'll first step forward to work with him. ancianita Oct 2020 #94

That's it. We can only guess what he's going to do. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #98

Okay, conditionally. But you have to think, though, ancianita Oct 2020 #104

People like Kassich, Nicole Wallace, Steve Schmidt LakeArenal Oct 2020 #107

Remember, ancianita Oct 2020 #118

I think he was. So we can't go forward anymore with this. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #121

Okay. I hear you. Joe's got a lot in his history, and change is part of it. ancianita Oct 2020 #125

"So don't kowtow to one group and kowtow to the other?" LiberalLovinLug Oct 2020 #71

You don't seem to understand. This has been Joe's plan all along LakeArenal Oct 2020 #79

The unthinking kneejerk responses I've been seeing on the internet have been oh-so-predictable... NurseJackie Oct 2020 #126

No, I'm a "moderate" Dem Dopers_Greed Oct 2020 #115

Fantastic!! murdock744 Oct 2020 #4

Condoleeza is a war criminal...but you knew that. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #10

Um.. murdock744 Oct 2020 #12

Enjoy your stay, however brief it may be...nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #13

Looking forward and not back ended Reconstruction early. Aristus Oct 2020 #15

+1000! Right KPN Oct 2020 #38

+ denbot Oct 2020 #44

Has she ever been prosecuted? NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #35

Yep. It's what Joe said he would do. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #70

Times have changed and I think there's nearly zero upside in this unblock Oct 2020 #5

I agree. nt More_Cowbell Oct 2020 #45

+1 Maven Oct 2020 #64

Yep. n/t demmiblue Oct 2020 #87

They are vetting candidates... 2naSalit Oct 2020 #6

It's not going to happen n/t sharp_stick Oct 2020 #7

THIS sends the wrong message about his future treatment of the GOP. This is not learning. ancianita Oct 2020 #8

Noooooo. bamagal62 Oct 2020 #9

Terrible idea - why fight to gain power only to squander it on "optics"? Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #11

Does Sodom and Gomorrah come to mind? not_the_one Oct 2020 #14

Well, if he wanted to push away progressives, this would be it. mysteryowl Oct 2020 #16

Lose votes to whom? JohnnyRingo Oct 2020 #58

I understand. mysteryowl Oct 2020 #113

I would grudgingly accept Baker or Hogan NewJeffCT Oct 2020 #17

Hogan may be not THAT popular, elleng Oct 2020 #109

Don't do it. lark Oct 2020 #18

+1 They need at least another election cycle to prove THEY can "build bridges" across the aisle. ancianita Oct 2020 #97

Really really bad news! McKim Oct 2020 #19

Gimme a break. AnnaLee Oct 2020 #20

Ideologues not welcome, but there are a few centrists remaining /nt bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #21

It would depend on the cabinet position eissa Oct 2020 #22

Not transportation or Homeland Security (ICE is under HS & needs to be abolished. onetexan Oct 2020 #80

And I was enraged, until I saw the source of this offal. bluedigger Oct 2020 #23

A little pre-election politics? OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2020 #24

I think there are Republicans who would absolutely have a place in his Administration... SKKY Oct 2020 #34

Politico..../facepalm awesomerwb1 Oct 2020 #25

Politico seeking a consolation prize greenjar_01 Oct 2020 #32

Appoint Moscow Mitch as ambassador somewhere IronLionZion Oct 2020 #26

Oof melman Oct 2020 #27

Oh.Hell.No. My Pet Orangutan Oct 2020 #29

I believe that was Carly Fiorina luvtheGWN Oct 2020 #36

Carly Fiorina initially drove HP into the ditch, but Meg Whitman Brother Buzz Oct 2020 #91

Meg Whitman was on The Dating Game. JohnnyRingo Oct 2020 #52

Meg Whitman was never a Governor. Mr.Bill Oct 2020 #76

Christine Todd Whitman. 1994 - 2001. NJ. elleng Oct 2020 #111

Not sure if it's a good idea or not. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #30

If a Puke is literally the top of their field... Blue_playwright Oct 2020 #31

In that limited case yes, FoxNewsSucks Oct 2020 #66

NEVER! RobertDevereaux Oct 2020 #33

I say give them 1 cabinet post but nothing more Dr. Jack Oct 2020 #37

Plus Joe has always said he would cross the lines. Always. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #60

It's not shocking. It's just a bad idea. Griefbird Oct 2020 #124

But then was then and this is now. It's not the same. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #130

Rumor and uncorroborated speculation isn't "news". George II Oct 2020 #39

It's not even "anticipatory". NurseJackie Oct 2020 #127

.. George II Oct 2020 #133

Not news and probably not true. Story intended to depress young progressive vote. Nt lostnfound Oct 2020 #41

Another Politico hit piece. They live to bash Democrats over at Politico. George II Oct 2020 #77

If true, fuck that shit. SamKnause Oct 2020 #42

not kasich Marthe48 Oct 2020 #43

Jeff Flake? NonPC Oct 2020 #74

I can't think of any r I'd pick Marthe48 Oct 2020 #110

Kasich is a complete reactionary DeminPennswoods Oct 2020 #131

Thank you! Marthe48 Oct 2020 #135

I Fully Expect a Republican to Be in Biden's Cabinet and I Approve of It Indykatie Oct 2020 #48

Yes. I agree. This is no surprise from Biden. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #81

Smart. Say right up front he'll work with both sides. JohnnyRingo Oct 2020 #49

I'm not totally against this but TheFarseer Oct 2020 #50

FDR chose Republican Harold L. Ickes for his cabinet andym Oct 2020 #53

Hey look at this way, He will have people he can fire for misbehavior to show what it should look chowder66 Oct 2020 #54

Oh for gods sake!! abakan Oct 2020 #57

Biden saw first hand how well that worked for Obama. Remember... mjvpi Oct 2020 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Oct 2020 #63

Shit-stirring by the gossip outlet known as Politico. Maven Oct 2020 #65

F*CK that idea ... F**K it twice ... I want the Republican party to die off, period, full stop. NotHardly Oct 2020 #67

FUCK NO. roamer65 Oct 2020 #72

Anyone who voted in the Senate to not convict Trump Mr.Bill Oct 2020 #73

Flake? Whitman? No, just no. Retrograde Oct 2020 #78

My take on this story ...once again...That person???..another official?? POLITICO asiliveandbreathe Oct 2020 #83

doesn't take much... stillcool Oct 2020 #89

This better just be a head fake...nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #86

Ridiculous!! wcast Oct 2020 #88

Fools! Clinton and Obama both did this and lost their reelection bids. Jose Garcia Oct 2020 #93

If it's for optics, that's fine matt819 Oct 2020 #95

Anonymous Source "familiar with the matter" says shit... MineralMan Oct 2020 #96

Sometimes Politico's shit sources get traction. ancianita Oct 2020 #119

Clean House CR4200 Oct 2020 #100

Knew this was Politico before I even opened it mcar Oct 2020 #101

Another weasel-y (so to speak) article... NurseJackie Oct 2020 #128

I don't think this is a good idea. Mickju Oct 2020 #102

Why throw Republicans an anchor when you can throw them a lifeline? n/t theaocp Oct 2020 #105

No. cp Oct 2020 #114

OK, Start With A List Of GOP Senators In Dem-Governed States With No "Must Pick Same Party" Rule nt smb Oct 2020 #116

No. EndlessWire Oct 2020 #117

Lock JudyM Oct 2020 #120

I don't understand the logic. Unity does not mean placing republicans Politicub Oct 2020 #122

I advise winning the election first. The transition period is the time for this kind of thing n/t tormadjax Oct 2020 #123

So we're going to reward Jeff Flake for enabling Donald Trump? tman Oct 2020 #129

If true, I don't know why Joe is pretending republicans want to co-exist Yeehah Oct 2020 #132

Feint and counter feint - eyes on the prize folks. Eyes on the prize. GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #134

No..no..no...I don't trust any of them!! Nt helpisontheway Oct 2020 #137

After discussion with hosts ... LOCKING applegrove Oct 2020 #140