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In reply to the discussion: McCarthy formally blocks Schiff, Swalwell from Intel panel [View all]agingdem
(7,870 posts)17. why..because of a past association with a Chinese nationalist?
that's a reason to deny him on seat on the intelligence committee?..Trump colluded with the Russians, he had financial interests in China, he has ties to Saudi's MbS..all kosher, right, Kev???...
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No, he really doesn't. Congress is run on traditions crafted by wealthy white men of privilege.
NullTuples
Jan 2023
#27
Mocking oversight is more gas lighting. Enough Mr. MTG. Meat puppet for Maggats. What a mockery.
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2023
#5
"In order to maintain a standard worthy of this committee's responsibilities,"
OAITW r.2.0
Jan 2023
#6
So put some insurrectionists on the Intel Committee, that's keeping respectable...by GOP standards.
Samrob
Jan 2023
#31
Could McCarthy block ALL Dems from the Intelligence Committee? It's terrifying to think what the
LaMouffette
Jan 2023
#9
Because former Chairs almost never get kicked off the Intel panels when the House changes hands?
Hugh_Lebowski
Jan 2023
#15
Elephant in the room - Putin's minions will now have access to all the Intelligence Committee knows.
NullTuples
Jan 2023
#28
Of course. Because having the most knowledgeable people on the committee is of no value to the US.
JudyM
Jan 2023
#30
"escalating the two year tit for tat battle". FUCK YOU, hill, for that nasty little
niyad
Jan 2023
#36
"previous actions make them unfit to serve" No Sir, YOU are unfit to serve.
Ferrets are Cool
Jan 2023
#37
I have to believe that when you have known pipelines to our international enemies
dobleremolque
Jan 2023
#39
I think the Democrats should create their own "Intelligence Committee."
littlemissmartypants
Jan 2023
#40
"Mr. Speaker".... "I request a vote of no confidence on Kevin McCarthy"....
William Gustafson
Jan 2023
#43
tit for tat? dems remove someone from position for good cause. reps retaliate for spite.
bullimiami
Jan 2023
#49