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COL Mustard

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82. I know they have a way to get around it

Mon Oct 30, 2023, 07:48 PM

Oct 2023

My argument is that they should have been doing that, especially during the three weeks the House was nonfunctional.

This has personal ramifications for me. My boss and his boss (and my soon-to-be boss) are all held up from assuming new jobs or retiring because of the hold. It's insane.

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Tuberville says he will keep blocking military promotions despite Israel's war [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 2023 OP

Pathetic n/t hibbing Oct 2023 #1

When is the acting generalof the Army going to pull the rug out from under Tuberville Sessuch Oct 2023 #38

I think what you are suggesting is illegal. Very. The Senate must deal with the Senate. Hekate Oct 2023 #46

The Secretary of the Navy could announce LastDemocratInSC Oct 2023 #58

All the Republicans can do is muck up the works. They are good for nothing else. Chainfire Oct 2023 #2

Remember, although Tube's primary reason for doing this slightlv Oct 2023 #39

Whatever is helpful to Putin. Turbineguy Oct 2023 #3

GOP bows to DFT who bows to Putin RainCaster Oct 2023 #4

It sure looks that way. As Leonard Leo is currently working to organize on every dimension,so is the Senate obstruction mahina Oct 2023 #6

JD Vance is holding up Judicial appointments because the Justice Department True Blue American Oct 2023 #49

News people need to say EXACTLy what you said. (on the air) bluestarone Oct 2023 #22

Worse than that. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2023 #41

BrainTubs needs medication and an eval. /nt bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 #5

So his self appointed fiefdom may soon receive its first blows. GreenWave Oct 2023 #7

The only good thing coming from Tuberville's treasonous obstruction allegedly ..... LenaBaby61 Oct 2023 #10

A change to the Senate rule do "NOT" last forever as enough of them need to only agree for a one time suspension. cstanleytech Oct 2023 #8

And yet here we are, months after Sen. Tubberville has had these holds in place, without kelly1mm Oct 2023 #80

Tie his shoes together and walk him down airline steps. LiberalFighter Oct 2023 #9

Tuberville would rather burn down an American woman's sinkingfeeling Oct 2023 #11

Agreed sakabatou Oct 2023 #18

I do not believe that abortion has a single thing to do with what he is doing. He could had just as easily LiberalArkie Oct 2023 #20

I believe what he says. He wants to force the DOD to rescind that policy. maxsolomon Oct 2023 #72

He'll destroy the entire US military just to control American women. CousinIT Oct 2023 #42

Bingo sakabatou Oct 2023 #77

Tuberville supports our troops by screwing them IronLionZion Oct 2023 #12

This brings back to mind... GiqueCee Oct 2023 #13

This is what abusive people do. Unfortunately. mysteryowl Oct 2023 #14

Not backing down is exactly slightlv Oct 2023 #40

Scumbag single-handedly is blocking the promotions of hundreds of very qualified candidates. SWBTATTReg Oct 2023 #15

Military promotions/appointments over a certain level have to be confirmed by the kelly1mm Oct 2023 #33

Thanks! SWBTATTReg Oct 2023 #74

I thought Democrats had a way to work around this BS.... groundloop Oct 2023 #16

What is Tuberville's real reason. Lonestarblue Oct 2023 #17

Good question airplaneman Oct 2023 #19

that's my guess. Or Putin is paying him Evolve Dammit Oct 2023 #32

His hold isn't about abortions performed in military hospitals. States don't exercise jurisdiction over federal 24601 Oct 2023 #23

That is just his excuse. He holds these positions for traitortrump to complete the coup. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2023 #43

We are still mis-spelling his name--- lastlib Oct 2023 #21

I call him BumRushDaShow Oct 2023 #25

He doesn't care about ruining careersand familes of the military... Historic NY Oct 2023 #24

No, he only cares about pleasing his boss, Sean Hannity. Initech Oct 2023 #29

Since the House is heading toward Gilead.... underpants Oct 2023 #26

Better hope that line communication is not disrupted when the next crisis unfolds. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #27

Hey Tuberville, you're a worthless piece of shit! Initech Oct 2023 #28

Is he being paid straight from the Kremlin?? Or Drumpf so he can install his own "leaders" after the steal? Evolve Dammit Oct 2023 #30

I saw Doug Jones briefly on TV this morning and felt angry the people of Alabama voted for tubby over him kimbutgar Oct 2023 #31

Ohio did the same thing True Blue American Oct 2023 #59

I hate this fucker -- he's endangering our country and allowed to get away with it Blue Owl Oct 2023 #34

he is waiting for a repuke presidency Skittles Oct 2023 #35

You nailed it. Elessar Zappa Oct 2023 #50

Yes he is. MontanaMama Oct 2023 #70

Democrats in Congress need to refer to him as "Russian asset Tommy Tuberville, resident of Florida". Efilroft Sul Oct 2023 #36

Incredible that Alabama votes turned out Sen. Jones for this turd Zambero Oct 2023 #66

Whatever Putin wants, Commie Tommy delivers. ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #37

There's a name the MAGAts can understand: Commie Tommy Tuberville. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2023 #44

Thank you. Thought if it myself ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #47

Can't he be expelled from congress? FoggyLake Oct 2023 #45

Tuberville is in the Senate. n/t MontanaMama Oct 2023 #69

There's GOT TO be a way around this. calimary Oct 2023 #48

So typical of Republicans today COL Mustard Oct 2023 #51

The Senate always has had a way to 'get around' Sen. Tuberville by using 'regular order' kelly1mm Oct 2023 #81

I know they have a way to get around it COL Mustard Oct 2023 #82

And yet, even though they could (and did in the case of the CJCOS nomination) they chose kelly1mm Oct 2023 #83

It's always the same with these guys... look into his past. truthisfreedom Oct 2023 #52

Couldn't his sabotaging of our military be considered treasonous? It should be. Vinca Oct 2023 #53

The system needs fixed. twodogsbarking Oct 2023 #54

And the insurrection continues...not all coups have explosions and flames... MiHale Oct 2023 #55

Pathological Demand Avoidance. vanlassie Oct 2023 #56

Too many Republicans' actions are in support of our country's enemies dlk Oct 2023 #57

1.4 million voted for Old Crank Oct 2023 #60

Complete idiot Smooth155 Oct 2023 #61

F'n TRAITOR!!! niyad Oct 2023 #62

F'n TRAITOR!!! niyad Oct 2023 #63

this guy really thinks a lot of himself prodigitalson Oct 2023 #64

SOB's on putin's payroll onetexan Oct 2023 #78

Putting a big smile on Putin's face Zambero Oct 2023 #65

Is this akin to Mitch suppressing the Garland SCOTUS nomination? So appointments wait until 2025? bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 #67

He's mad we won't 'negotiate' with him? It's because we don't 'negotiate' with terrorists! keopeli Oct 2023 #68

Shakespeare said it best Bayard Oct 2023 #71

Boebert is now stroking Tuberville? Interesting is he coming around? usaf-vet Oct 2023 #75

So, let's just pretend that I've been out of the room for a bit. SalamanderSleeps Oct 2023 #73

Jackass. sakabatou Oct 2023 #76

Not sure how are monetary support of Israel should be tied to US military promotions. NCIndie Oct 2023 #79