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10. this one not only crashed hard, it defined the transition

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 04:57 PM

Nov 2024

...as a criminal's farce.

That's how it's done. Fight the next battle the same way.

Tired of portrayals of Trump's manipulations as inevitable. He's obviously an ignorant fool, being led by other ignorant fools.

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Gaetz withdrawal is not a victory [View all] edhopper Nov 2024 OP

As a women, mzmolly Nov 2024 #1

I agree, mzmolly. Mahalo 💙🕯️🕊️ Cha Nov 2024 #3

Mahalo Cha. mzmolly Nov 2024 #15

Yes, I agree. mountain grammy Nov 2024 #33

But you have a whole rapist as the lead Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #46

Right. mzmolly Nov 2024 #47

Yeah.. ONE LESS RAPIST.. why is that so hard to Cha Nov 2024 #72

I've no idea Cha. mzmolly Nov 2024 #74

Yeah we don't have to be Reminded of Cha Nov 2024 #75

LOL mzmolly Nov 2024 #77

Here's the deal... the AG is meaningless. WarGamer Nov 2024 #2

Then why so much Garland bashing around here? n/t Shrek Nov 2024 #4

Good point edhopper Nov 2024 #14

Post removed Post removed Nov 2024 #23

They won't take direction from the AG? HereForTheParty Nov 2024 #25

direction is not the same as expertise WarGamer Nov 2024 #45

I'm glad he is out. But that doesn't mean anyone thinks the next one will be any better. Solly Mack Nov 2024 #5

My lingering question is this: Gaetz resigned his House seat. He would have to run for allegorical oracle Nov 2024 #40

Anything could happen with Trump. Solly Mack Nov 2024 #41

I was wondering about that AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2024 #52

Actually, it IS a minor victory. MineralMan Nov 2024 #6

Sure it is PCIntern Nov 2024 #7

I'm not celebrating. The next one will be a competent Fed Soc warrior. 617Blue Nov 2024 #8

Of course it is. Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #9

THANK YOU! Cha Nov 2024 #73

this one not only crashed hard, it defined the transition bigtree Nov 2024 #10

Good one Beringia Nov 2024 #70

Disagree. It is a victory for his victims. Passages Nov 2024 #11

Any trump loss is good... lame54 Nov 2024 #12

It absolutely is! A Trump Turd just got flushed! sunflowerseed Nov 2024 #13

Agreed... Shit like this is just a distraction Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #16

Im just enjoying Gaetz public humilation Demovictory9 Nov 2024 #17

The Heritage Foundation is the real enemy from within that we need to worry about. Initech Nov 2024 #18

Unfortunately edhopper Nov 2024 #19

Yes, it is. The legislative branch stood up Persondem Nov 2024 #20

Yes Meowmee Nov 2024 #21

The long ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #22

And we will be stuck with Gaetz too in some other capacity. totodeinhere Nov 2024 #24

Or, as I mentioned above, could he be named Acting AG? No Senate approval necessary, and allegorical oracle Nov 2024 #42

It shows the Senate won't rubber stamp his nominees HereForTheParty Nov 2024 #26

Child rape edhopper Nov 2024 #35

It's a small victory in that not ANYTHING goes. Shermann Nov 2024 #27

Pyrrhic victory... JT45242 Nov 2024 #28

Maybe if the pleading is loud enough the Unfrozen Caveman Pedophile TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #29

but it feels good for now.... joanbarnes Nov 2024 #30

I would call it a win for America. Emile Nov 2024 #31

It is a win. Very low bar, but still... rubbersole Nov 2024 #32

It's a victory in the same way that Trump dying would be a victory. progressoid Nov 2024 #34

I never thought he was really going to be AG. LisaM Nov 2024 #36

The Repugs Have a Wealth of Assholes to Choose From Uncle Smart Ass Nov 2024 #37

Smokescreen Escape Nov 2024 #38

I think Gaetz was trumpies pick because djt knew Gaetz's background,... magicarpet Nov 2024 #58

Trump is a master of tricking you into thinking you won ThePartyThatListens Nov 2024 #39

It's encouraging though. It shows the Senate isn't going to completely roll over for Trump. Nt Quixote1818 Nov 2024 #43

News Alert: Convicted Felon's Alleged Child Sex Trafficker nominee withdraws from consideration as Attorney General Dem4life1970 Nov 2024 #44

He has nominated Pam Bondi edhopper Nov 2024 #48

Not worse. mzmolly Nov 2024 #49

What she will do to the country edhopper Nov 2024 #50

I'm no fan of anyone who assocates with Trump. But, mzmolly Nov 2024 #51

And that is why she is more dangerous edhopper Nov 2024 #56

So should Democrats vote for all of Trump's nominees onenote Nov 2024 #62

Now watch Gov Ron pick Gaetz to replace Rubio. Callie1979 Nov 2024 #53

How is Bondi 'worse' than Gaetz? mzmolly Nov 2024 #54

What she will do edhopper Nov 2024 #55

It's odd to see people here mzmolly Nov 2024 #60

I am not defending Gaetz edhopper Nov 2024 #61

Gaetz as mzmolly Nov 2024 #64

Trump as President edhopper Nov 2024 #67

Obviously. mzmolly Nov 2024 #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 2024 #57

No. mzmolly Nov 2024 #59

Yes, and wrecklessness usually doesn't translate to effectiveness. In It to Win It Nov 2024 #63

It does in Trump world. mzmolly Nov 2024 #65

Um. we'll agree to disagree on that In It to Win It Nov 2024 #66

Condolences to those who will miss Gaetz mzmolly Nov 2024 #69

I will miss the messy senate hearing that would have been In It to Win It Nov 2024 #71

Is Pam related to Ted Bondi? Dave Bowman Nov 2024 #76

Kinda sad really Blue Owl Nov 2024 #78