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AverageOldGuy

(2,133 posts)
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:49 PM Nov 12

WTF has Senator Amy Klobuchar been smoking?

She is on Lawrence's show talking about the process by which the Senate confirms Presidential appointees. She said . . . no shit . . . she said "We do not live under a tyrant . . . "

WE DO NOW!!!

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WTF has Senator Amy Klobuchar been smoking? (Original Post) AverageOldGuy Nov 12 OP
I like it that's she's defiant. Nt spooky3 Nov 12 #1
It takes awhile for realty to sink in for most people. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #2
I think she's closer to the reality than most of us are spooky3 Nov 12 #8
Thanks elleng Nov 12 #11
US senators live a rarified life of prestige, privilege and security. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #12
Did you see her interview? Nt spooky3 Nov 12 #13
I am responding to this OP. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #14
So you did not see it. You might want to watch the replay spooky3 Nov 12 #17
Amy Klobuchar is smart. Quiet Em Nov 12 #3
Ditto elleng Nov 12 #10
Yes, me too. I really like her. nt Raine Nov 13 #25
We need to let our Dem leaders do what they can do before we become a never ending loop of nazi germany yaesu Nov 12 #4
Trump orders the new senate to recess for 10 days and he can make 'acting' appointments for 2 years. mackdaddy Nov 12 #5
Hope Sen. Schumer doesn't let him get away with it. Must filibuster. brush Nov 12 #16
Oh,.. magicarpet Nov 12 #19
We'll have to see. Schumer is still in charge of the Senate until Jan. 3rd. brush Nov 12 #21
I think Jan 3rd for House and Senate LeftInTX Nov 13 #24
Thanks for the correx. brush Nov 13 #28
Sounds like she made a hopeful statement, while knocking on wood. Silent Type Nov 12 #6
She's in denial. jalan48 Nov 12 #7
She's smart, capable, and not smoking anything.; elleng Nov 12 #9
The role of the Senate,... magicarpet Nov 12 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author spooky3 Nov 12 #18
I know he thinks/wants to be King, but he can't order them to take a 10 day recess electric_blue68 Nov 12 #20
Someone show Senator Klobuchar this clip Yavin4 Nov 12 #22
Her job is to say that. carpetbagger Nov 12 #23
Not until 20 Jan 2025 at 12:01 pm. niyad Nov 13 #26
Lots of people still believe that "it can't happen here". Crunchy Frog Nov 13 #27

spooky3

(36,321 posts)
8. I think she's closer to the reality than most of us are
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:02 PM
Nov 12

And she’s making a polite “f*ck you” statement to TFG.

Irish_Dem

(58,739 posts)
12. US senators live a rarified life of prestige, privilege and security.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:05 PM
Nov 12

They may or may not be more in touch with reality than we are.

spooky3

(36,321 posts)
17. So you did not see it. You might want to watch the replay
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:20 PM
Nov 12

and judge in the context of the interview.

yaesu

(8,297 posts)
4. We need to let our Dem leaders do what they can do before we become a never ending loop of nazi germany
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:55 PM
Nov 12

lets hope for at least a strongly worded letter.

mackdaddy

(1,601 posts)
5. Trump orders the new senate to recess for 10 days and he can make 'acting' appointments for 2 years.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:56 PM
Nov 12

Apparently this includes Judges as well as all cabinet members.

It is a total end run around the the way thing are 'supposed' to work, but what norms apply to Heir Trump.

magicarpet

(16,724 posts)
19. Oh,..
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:36 PM
Nov 12

... are the Nazis going to allow the fillibuster to remain intact ?

That is going bye bye too,... right ?

brush

(57,904 posts)
21. We'll have to see. Schumer is still in charge of the Senate until Jan. 3rd.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:38 PM
Nov 12

Last edited Wed Nov 13, 2024, 03:50 PM - Edit history (1)

brush

(57,904 posts)
28. Thanks for the correx.
Wed Nov 13, 2024, 03:44 PM
Nov 13

So the Senate Dems can still stop trump recess moves until Jan. 3 with a filibuster?

magicarpet

(16,724 posts)
15. The role of the Senate,...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:16 PM
Nov 12

The US CONSTITUTION says,

Executive Office appointments,

Role of The US Senate,

○ADVISE.

○CONSENT/
○REJECT
_______________________________

Djt does not like the proceedure for confirmation of his administration's cabinet as outlined in the US Constitution as above.

So what does djt intend to do ? Make a run around the US Constitution. Game the system and void that Advise & Consent section of Constitutional Law.

If djt does not agree or appreciate any section of the US Constitution he just ignores it, conjures up a work around, and disregards Constitutional Law.

Being a dictator must nearly be as good as being a monarch,... correct dipshit donnie ?

Response to magicarpet (Reply #15)

carpetbagger

(4,816 posts)
23. Her job is to say that.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:48 PM
Nov 12

If she believes it, she's naive but it's the right answer.
If she doesn't believe it, it's still the right answer, because as a senator she's the person who needs to continue to assert that right, even if it's not actualized. She is also making the claim that subterfuge of that process is tyranny.

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