Donald Trump’s attempt to bypass Senate confirmations using recess appointments appears to have collapsed under GOP backlash, signaling trouble for his controversial Cabinet picks.
Mitch McConnell is primary proof. I bet anyone else ready or being close to being ready to retire doesn’t give AF about the primary threats. I bet he ends up being the biggest thorn in Trump’s side for the next 2 years, in order to try to preserve his own legacy (for whatever that’s even worth now).
Let’s hope! I despise Mitch McConnell but thank God he’s a thorn in the side to Republicans who have no problem pledging loyalty to person over country and constitution
I think he’s going to have a harder time getting loyalty from the Senate. New members shouldn’t be scared, since they’ll be there longer than him. Any members with 4 years left are up for re-election the year he’s leaving, the year Trump has little to no power left.
Of the 1/3 of Senators either up for re-election or are new ones coming in, there’s maybe 16 or 17 Republican Senators? If enough of the Senate bands together as a bloc, they could completely thwart Trump’s ambitions and power.
I honestly don't believe Trump will be alive in 4 years because he's falling apart healthwise now. It's a double-edged sword because we have Hitler and Junior Hitler who got elected and when older Hitler dies Junior Hitler's going to step up and project 2025 was written for him not for Trump. Trump was just the stooge they knew people would vote for over Vance and now all they have to do is get Trump to go away one way or the other
The whole reason Matty left the Senate and he resigned from being AG is he doesn't want that report coming out ever. He knows he's a child predator/rapist he just doesn't want the entire country to know for sure. He has no business being in any public office ever again unless he wants to go to Russia.
When he resigned from Congress he resigned from this session and the next he had just won. Florida will have a special election for his seat. He could run for it. But if he puts himself in this race, there will always be someone who will ask about his allegations about being a pedofile.
I phoned my one reasonable Senator, John Cornyn, and pleaded that he could be a hero and make Texas proud by standing up to these unserious nominees. He's rumored to be retiring in two years and these last few months could well define his legacy which has so far been one of a rather milquetoast variety.
Wasn’t fussing at you. Collin’s just makes me want to scream. And thank you for noting it was three women speaking up. Surprised by Ernst but glad of it.
I do not believe Donald Trump intends to abide by anything normal! He will not even sign nor have his transition team sign the normal agreements that they will abide by the best interest of America and avoid conflicts of interest. Is this the BEST Donald Trump has to offer Americans? Surely he can find better cabinet nominees that will be experienced to serve their positions along with being loyal enough to attack his “perceived adversaries: anyone that disagreed with him”… this is the best Trump can do? Sad! It’s the middle finger to his own voters!
TFG doesn’t care about any of that. He wants people that are totally subservient to him to do his bidding. Oh, and he can’t stomach is base either. They actually disgust him. He just uses them, and they’re tignorant, and easily lead. Which is just how he likes them. They’ll believe anything he says. 😎
The mere thought of RFK Jr being head of HHS was enough to prompt me and my spouse to get our first dose of the Shingles vaccine today. 2nd one coming up before the Orange Felon is officially sworn in as a cosplaying POTUS.
My arm is really sore right now, but I'd rather have this pain than the pain of shingles. I know too many people who've had shingles, one who's had 2 different bouts. No fun.
That’s great and all, but my main concern is that Trump will not sign the required documents pertaining to the ethics of holding the office of president. If he doesn’t sign those ethics papers I think he should be denied being sworn in and forced to resign.
Then we should be able to extend Joe Biden‘s presidency to a second term and he can resign and turn the office over to Kamala Harris and she will have her rightful spot as the president of the United States of America.
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Hopium Chronicles - What's Next? How to Cut the Head Off the Snake Worldwide
🔸️FITNESS FOR DUTY EVALUATIONS that are mandatory, like the military for high responsibility positions, would have stopped Trump before he got within a mile of the White House. True for every dictator, authoritarian, and oligarch worldwide.
Bandy X Lee, Steven Hassan, and 100 other psychiatrists agree Trump has five dangerous mental pathologies as listed in the books "The More Dangerous Case of Donald Trump" and "The Psychology Of Trump Contagion - An Existential Threat to American Democracy and All Humankind".
In one fell swoop, Fitness for Duty Evaluations worldwide, stops every dictator, authoritarian, and oligarch.
"Containing Trump Contagion and Healing from Mental Pathology in Politics"
🔸️Fitness for Duty Evaluations start with everyone who interacts with the individual in question, and when red flags start to appear, 'say something.'
The US Military has procedures to follow that require individuals in question to have a Fitness for Duty Evaluation. Voters must demand the House and Senate do the same.
"Stephen Xenakis- Fitness for Duty Exams: Preventing Autocratic Abuse"
🔸️Outside the military are professionals like Dr. Bandy X. Lee who has several dozen colleagues all of whom are highly qualified to do Fitness for Duty Evaluations.
The U.S. House and Senate have several mechanisms to enforce their rules, including:
* Leadership
* Committees
* Floor Procedures
* Party Discipline
It's important to note that these mechanisms are not always used consistently or effectively. The more voters demand mentally fit leaders the more the House and Senate will comply.
I so much want to believe their are still some guardrails within the GOP, but Susan Collins can always be counted on to NOT stand the high ground and, ultimately, come around and join the rest of her spineless and shameful party to kiss their dear leader's ring. I still pray, however, and I still have hope.
Mitch McConnell is primary proof. I bet anyone else ready or being close to being ready to retire doesn’t give AF about the primary threats. I bet he ends up being the biggest thorn in Trump’s side for the next 2 years, in order to try to preserve his own legacy (for whatever that’s even worth now).
Let’s hope! I despise Mitch McConnell but thank God he’s a thorn in the side to Republicans who have no problem pledging loyalty to person over country and constitution
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Other than that, McConnell is a piece of crap!
Moscow mitch is. And has been a traitor .
I think he’s going to have a harder time getting loyalty from the Senate. New members shouldn’t be scared, since they’ll be there longer than him. Any members with 4 years left are up for re-election the year he’s leaving, the year Trump has little to no power left.
Of the 1/3 of Senators either up for re-election or are new ones coming in, there’s maybe 16 or 17 Republican Senators? If enough of the Senate bands together as a bloc, they could completely thwart Trump’s ambitions and power.
I honestly don't believe Trump will be alive in 4 years because he's falling apart healthwise now. It's a double-edged sword because we have Hitler and Junior Hitler who got elected and when older Hitler dies Junior Hitler's going to step up and project 2025 was written for him not for Trump. Trump was just the stooge they knew people would vote for over Vance and now all they have to do is get Trump to go away one way or the other
I think that's the republican plan. They want vance.
I hope you be wrong but I really think you be correct .
My thoughts also... Karma is right around the corner.
The turtle man is why we are where we are right now. For not voting to have him impeached.
Mitch loves the uneducated in ky .
Count on that prediction!
Hope you are right. Time for payback?
Really enjoyed this article. We need to KEEP PRESSURE ON. It may take one little fight at a time and there’s big ones ahead.
So Gaetz resigned from the job he had and isn’t going to get the job he wanted?
Let us pray…
I believe he will still have his seat in the next congress. Just resigned from this do-nothing one.
I read that if he goes back to the next session that will reopen his case and the probability of it really be released to the public increases.
I also read where his wife said goodbye to Washington DC
That the next thing on Gaetz’s agenda is Governor of Florida.
Another state I do not want to dwell in. 😀
The whole reason Matty left the Senate and he resigned from being AG is he doesn't want that report coming out ever. He knows he's a child predator/rapist he just doesn't want the entire country to know for sure. He has no business being in any public office ever again unless he wants to go to Russia.
Just said he won’t try to get his job back. Read he will try for Governor.
When he resigned from Congress he resigned from this session and the next he had just won. Florida will have a special election for his seat. He could run for it. But if he puts himself in this race, there will always be someone who will ask about his allegations about being a pedofile.
I had a feeling it was too good to be true.
I phoned my one reasonable Senator, John Cornyn, and pleaded that he could be a hero and make Texas proud by standing up to these unserious nominees. He's rumored to be retiring in two years and these last few months could well define his legacy which has so far been one of a rather milquetoast variety.
3 women 1 guy. Courage does not run in the male in the senate. Apperantly 😂😂😂
Hard to trust Susan He Learned His Lesson Collins for anything. That said, we’ll take this one.
I did not say what I think of these women. Not much. Still they did speak up …..this time. And the males are hiding ….somewhere.
Wasn’t fussing at you. Collin’s just makes me want to scream. And thank you for noting it was three women speaking up. Surprised by Ernst but glad of it.
I do not believe Donald Trump intends to abide by anything normal! He will not even sign nor have his transition team sign the normal agreements that they will abide by the best interest of America and avoid conflicts of interest. Is this the BEST Donald Trump has to offer Americans? Surely he can find better cabinet nominees that will be experienced to serve their positions along with being loyal enough to attack his “perceived adversaries: anyone that disagreed with him”… this is the best Trump can do? Sad! It’s the middle finger to his own voters!
I don't understand how the government hand-off can happen if they won't comply with the law!!
That is what I am wondering also. If the new President is not complying with the law, does that not make them illegal?
TFG doesn’t care about any of that. He wants people that are totally subservient to him to do his bidding. Oh, and he can’t stomach is base either. They actually disgust him. He just uses them, and they’re tignorant, and easily lead. Which is just how he likes them. They’ll believe anything he says. 😎
The mere thought of RFK Jr being head of HHS was enough to prompt me and my spouse to get our first dose of the Shingles vaccine today. 2nd one coming up before the Orange Felon is officially sworn in as a cosplaying POTUS.
I did the same shot series about a year ago!!
Considering same….
My arm is really sore right now, but I'd rather have this pain than the pain of shingles. I know too many people who've had shingles, one who's had 2 different bouts. No fun.
We can only hope that this has squashed his plans for any recess appointments!
I'll be calling Red State Senator offices - esp. Cornyn, Thine, Ernst, Murkowski & Collins, to demand NO recess.
Thank you for explaining this! I feel more hopeful today.
That’s great and all, but my main concern is that Trump will not sign the required documents pertaining to the ethics of holding the office of president. If he doesn’t sign those ethics papers I think he should be denied being sworn in and forced to resign.
Then we should be able to extend Joe Biden‘s presidency to a second term and he can resign and turn the office over to Kamala Harris and she will have her rightful spot as the president of the United States of America.
I totally agree! What about following the laws of taking office!!
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Eric Washington DC
I agree but it's contributing to Peter Theil's empire, which I'd prefer not to do.
yes, paypal
Their hatred for Gaetz, their own lust for power, and their massive egos, managed to overcome their knee knocking cowardice.
I sent this to
Hopium Chronicles - What's Next? How to Cut the Head Off the Snake Worldwide
🔸️FITNESS FOR DUTY EVALUATIONS that are mandatory, like the military for high responsibility positions, would have stopped Trump before he got within a mile of the White House. True for every dictator, authoritarian, and oligarch worldwide.
Bandy X Lee, Steven Hassan, and 100 other psychiatrists agree Trump has five dangerous mental pathologies as listed in the books "The More Dangerous Case of Donald Trump" and "The Psychology Of Trump Contagion - An Existential Threat to American Democracy and All Humankind".
In one fell swoop, Fitness for Duty Evaluations worldwide, stops every dictator, authoritarian, and oligarch.
"Containing Trump Contagion and Healing from Mental Pathology in Politics"
https://youtu.be/HTkCqU5LM-k?si=f6g0PolglC21w1nR
🔸️Fitness for Duty Evaluations start with everyone who interacts with the individual in question, and when red flags start to appear, 'say something.'
The US Military has procedures to follow that require individuals in question to have a Fitness for Duty Evaluation. Voters must demand the House and Senate do the same.
"Stephen Xenakis- Fitness for Duty Exams: Preventing Autocratic Abuse"
https://youtu.be/vdtChF07ryU?si=VJ5dauWFoUQg10uH
🔸️Outside the military are professionals like Dr. Bandy X. Lee who has several dozen colleagues all of whom are highly qualified to do Fitness for Duty Evaluations.
The U.S. House and Senate have several mechanisms to enforce their rules, including:
* Leadership
* Committees
* Floor Procedures
* Party Discipline
It's important to note that these mechanisms are not always used consistently or effectively. The more voters demand mentally fit leaders the more the House and Senate will comply.
I so much want to believe their are still some guardrails within the GOP, but Susan Collins can always be counted on to NOT stand the high ground and, ultimately, come around and join the rest of her spineless and shameful party to kiss their dear leader's ring. I still pray, however, and I still have hope.
Let's not forget about Dr. Oz. He's dangerous too.