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Solly Mack

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5. I'm glad he is out. But that doesn't mean anyone thinks the next one will be any better.

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 03:35 PM

Nov 21

Trump and the GOP are determined to reshape (damage) the country. None of his choices will change that goal. He wants an attack dog as AG. He'll get one.

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Gaetz withdrawal is not a victory [View all] edhopper Nov 21 OP

As a women, mzmolly Nov 21 #1

I agree, mzmolly. Mahalo 💙🕯️🕊️ Cha Nov 21 #3

Mahalo Cha. mzmolly Nov 21 #15

Yes, I agree. mountain grammy Nov 21 #33

But you have a whole rapist as the lead Dem4life1234 Nov 21 #46

Right. mzmolly Nov 21 #47

Yeah.. ONE LESS RAPIST.. why is that so hard to Cha Nov 22 #72

I've no idea Cha. mzmolly Nov 22 #74

Yeah we don't have to be Reminded of Cha Nov 22 #75

LOL mzmolly Nov 22 #77

Here's the deal... the AG is meaningless. WarGamer Nov 21 #2

Then why so much Garland bashing around here? n/t Shrek Nov 21 #4

Good point edhopper Nov 21 #14

Post removed Post removed Nov 21 #23

They won't take direction from the AG? HereForTheParty Nov 21 #25

direction is not the same as expertise WarGamer Nov 21 #45

I'm glad he is out. But that doesn't mean anyone thinks the next one will be any better. Solly Mack Nov 21 #5

My lingering question is this: Gaetz resigned his House seat. He would have to run for allegorical oracle Nov 21 #40

Anything could happen with Trump. Solly Mack Nov 21 #41

I was wondering about that AZSkiffyGeek Nov 21 #52

Actually, it IS a minor victory. MineralMan Nov 21 #6

Sure it is PCIntern Nov 21 #7

I'm not celebrating. The next one will be a competent Fed Soc warrior. 617Blue Nov 21 #8

Of course it is. Happy Hoosier Nov 21 #9

THANK YOU! Cha Nov 22 #73

this one not only crashed hard, it defined the transition bigtree Nov 21 #10

Good one Beringia Nov 22 #70

Disagree. It is a victory for his victims. Passages Nov 21 #11

Any trump loss is good... lame54 Nov 21 #12

It absolutely is! A Trump Turd just got flushed! sunflowerseed Nov 21 #13

Agreed... Shit like this is just a distraction Blue_Tires Nov 21 #16

Im just enjoying Gaetz public humilation Demovictory9 Nov 21 #17

The Heritage Foundation is the real enemy from within that we need to worry about. Initech Nov 21 #18

Unfortunately edhopper Nov 21 #19

Yes, it is. The legislative branch stood up Persondem Nov 21 #20

Yes Meowmee Nov 21 #21

The long ForgedCrank Nov 21 #22

And we will be stuck with Gaetz too in some other capacity. totodeinhere Nov 21 #24

Or, as I mentioned above, could he be named Acting AG? No Senate approval necessary, and allegorical oracle Nov 21 #42

It shows the Senate won't rubber stamp his nominees HereForTheParty Nov 21 #26

Child rape edhopper Nov 21 #35

It's a small victory in that not ANYTHING goes. Shermann Nov 21 #27

Pyrrhic victory... JT45242 Nov 21 #28

Maybe if the pleading is loud enough the Unfrozen Caveman Pedophile TheKentuckian Nov 21 #29

but it feels good for now.... joanbarnes Nov 21 #30

I would call it a win for America. Emile Nov 21 #31

It is a win. Very low bar, but still... rubbersole Nov 21 #32

It's a victory in the same way that Trump dying would be a victory. progressoid Nov 21 #34

I never thought he was really going to be AG. LisaM Nov 21 #36

The Repugs Have a Wealth of Assholes to Choose From Uncle Smart Ass Nov 21 #37

Smokescreen Escape Nov 21 #38

I think Gaetz was trumpies pick because djt knew Gaetz's background,... magicarpet Nov 21 #58

Trump is a master of tricking you into thinking you won ThePartyThatListens Nov 21 #39

It's encouraging though. It shows the Senate isn't going to completely roll over for Trump. Nt Quixote1818 Nov 21 #43

News Alert: Convicted Felon's Alleged Child Sex Trafficker nominee withdraws from consideration as Attorney General Dem4life1970 Nov 21 #44

He has nominated Pam Bondi edhopper Nov 21 #48

Not worse. mzmolly Nov 21 #49

What she will do to the country edhopper Nov 21 #50

I'm no fan of anyone who assocates with Trump. But, mzmolly Nov 21 #51

And that is why she is more dangerous edhopper Nov 21 #56

So should Democrats vote for all of Trump's nominees onenote Nov 21 #62

Now watch Gov Ron pick Gaetz to replace Rubio. Callie1979 Nov 21 #53

How is Bondi 'worse' than Gaetz? mzmolly Nov 21 #54

What she will do edhopper Nov 21 #55

It's odd to see people here mzmolly Nov 21 #60

I am not defending Gaetz edhopper Nov 21 #61

Gaetz as mzmolly Nov 21 #64

Trump as President edhopper Nov 21 #67

Obviously. mzmolly Nov 22 #68

I think she'll likely be much more effective at all the shit you don't like than Gaetz In It to Win It Nov 21 #57

No. mzmolly Nov 21 #59

Yes, and wrecklessness usually doesn't translate to effectiveness. In It to Win It Nov 21 #63

It does in Trump world. mzmolly Nov 21 #65

Um. we'll agree to disagree on that In It to Win It Nov 21 #66

Condolences to those who will miss Gaetz mzmolly Nov 22 #69

I will miss the messy senate hearing that would have been In It to Win It Nov 22 #71

Is Pam related to Ted Bondi? Dave Bowman Nov 22 #76

Kinda sad really Blue Owl Nov 22 #78