Donald Trump's Cabinet picks
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Yeah? My take on all this was that the Democrats aren't engaging in tit-for-tat exchanges over this. To do that, they'd simply need to refuse to even hold a hearing. Instead, they're communicating that they will be examining every pick and making sure these individuals are properly reviewed - not just rubber-stamp approved into the positions. You know...what every committee should be doing (regardless of party affiliation). Not even holding a hearing is BS and the idea that anyone from the GOP could get huffy over a a group following the normal process is ridiculous. Now, if the Democrats turn it into a petty circus, than that's crap too - but we aren't there yet.El Guapo wrote:But yes, Politico sucks. They're the embodiment of "horse race" journalism that covers everything in terms of a struggle between two roughly equal political parties, regardless of context.
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They're not, nor are they going to do what Republicans did to the CFPB (refuse to consider any CFPB Commissioner for a long time because they were opposed to the CFPB as an agency). But Politico is essentially professionally committed to covering the parties as if they were mirror images, regardless of how that relates to the facts.Smoove_B wrote:Yeah? My take on all this was that the Democrats aren't engaging in tit-for-tat exchanges over this. To do that, they'd simply need to refuse to even hold a hearing. Instead, they're communicating that they will be examining every pick and making sure these individuals are properly reviewed - not just rubber-stamp approved into the positions. You know...what every committee should be doing (regardless of party affiliation). Not even holding a hearing is BS and the idea that anyone from the GOP could get huffy over a a group following the normal process is ridiculous. Now, if the Democrats turn it into a petty circus, than that's crap too - but we aren't there yet.El Guapo wrote:But yes, Politico sucks. They're the embodiment of "horse race" journalism that covers everything in terms of a struggle between two roughly equal political parties, regardless of context.
Of course, the democrats are almost certain to filibuster various Trump nominees. Question is whether they would consider Garlanding Trump's SCOTUS nominee until at least 2019, although I assume if they did that the Republicans would just eliminate the filibuster for SCOTUS nominees.
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I don't trust dailykos, they seem like a hit piece site with dubious sources but this was still interesting.
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Daily Kos is like a slightly less respectable version of Salon. You can generally trust that there is evidence to support the facts in their stories, but they are solidly left wing, so you can't necessarily trust that what's in the stories is the full stories (like, there could be explanations for the MI voting count issue). For what it's worth I have seen this Michigan recount issue popping up in other sources today.LordMortis wrote:I don't trust dailykos, they seem like a hit piece site with dubious sources but this was still interesting.
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I've seen a similar sentiment expressed from many of my conservative friends yesterday. It's so patently absurd I don't even know how to respond.Defiant wrote:
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It is made up bullshit anyway (his aide fibbed to the NY Times) - he never lived in public housing.Skinypupy wrote:I've seen a similar sentiment expressed from many of my conservative friends yesterday. It's so patently absurd I don't even know how to respond.Defiant wrote:
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This was the piece that was forwarded to me by three different people which (according to them) "explains Carson's qualifications". From the article:
No, really...this is what is being touted as "qualifications" for this job. I don't even...What is Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party afraid of? That a talented, brilliant black man who has lived in public housing, who overcame poverty in the same inner city projects he will now be in charge of, might actually make a difference?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might actually give hope to black youth, instead of just talking about it?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might break the vicious cycle of poverty in inner cities?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might be able to teach and inspire black youth to achieve success, instead of playing “the blame game?”
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might counsel black America on the importance of having a father in every home?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might actually work with President Donald Trump to provide a generation of black youth with jobs instead of a welfare check?
Are they afraid of Dr. Ben working hand-in-hand with President Donald Trump might create so much success that a new generation of black youth might actually wind up thinking positively about the Republican Party?
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Why do they refer to him as Dr. Ben instead of Dr. Carson?
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Skinypupy wrote:This was the piece that was forwarded to me by three different people which (according to them) "explains Carson's qualifications". From the article:
No, really...this is what is being touted as "qualifications" for this job. I don't even...What is Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party afraid of? That a talented, brilliant black man who has lived in public housing, who overcame poverty in the same inner city projects he will now be in charge of, might actually make a difference?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might actually give hope to black youth, instead of just talking about it?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might break the vicious cycle of poverty in inner cities?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might be able to teach and inspire black youth to achieve success, instead of playing “the blame game?”
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might counsel black America on the importance of having a father in every home?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might actually work with President Donald Trump to provide a generation of black youth with jobs instead of a welfare check?
Are they afraid of Dr. Ben working hand-in-hand with President Donald Trump might create so much success that a new generation of black youth might actually wind up thinking positively about the Republican Party?
Yup, they nailed it. That's the worry here.
Also, I love how the writer seems to think that African Americans just need someone to explain the importance of fathers, and that will solve their problems. "Man, why didn't we ever think of that? Thank you, President Trump!" Jesus.
I also see that Huckabee is settling into the Trump era just fine. "Fancy Nancy Pelosi."
Good Lord.
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Probably because of this:RunningMn9 wrote:Why do they refer to him as Dr. Ben instead of Dr. Carson?
Wayne Allyn Root is hip - he's cool. He wants to tell you about his ultra qualified buddy, Dr. Ben.I’m proud to call Dr. Ben a personal friend
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I've driven on roads and been a passenger in planes. I humbly await my nomination for Chairman of the NTSB, Administrator of the NHTSA, or Administrator of the FAA.
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I am intrigued by your application. But can you also say nice things about Donald Trump?Isgrimnur wrote:I've driven on roads and been a passenger in planes. I humbly await my nomination for Chairman of the NTSB, Administrator of the NHTSA, or Administrator of the FAA.
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I'm eating lunch while typing this, so I'm pretty sure that means I'm the next head of the FDA.
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I'm impressed by the stamina of a man his age.El Guapo wrote:I am intrigued by your application. But can you also say nice things about Donald Trump?Isgrimnur wrote:I've driven on roads and been a passenger in planes. I humbly await my nomination for Chairman of the NTSB, Administrator of the NHTSA, or Administrator of the FAA.
There's also the Department of Agriculture.Captain Caveman wrote:I'm eating lunch while typing this, so I'm pretty sure that means I'm the next head of the FDA.
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That's a good start, though it could have been a little more effusive.Isgrimnur wrote:I'm impressed by the stamina of a man his age.El Guapo wrote:I am intrigued by your application. But can you also say nice things about Donald Trump?Isgrimnur wrote:I've driven on roads and been a passenger in planes. I humbly await my nomination for Chairman of the NTSB, Administrator of the NHTSA, or Administrator of the FAA.
Next question - how do you feel about taking actions that increase Donald Trump's wealth?
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And none of those have anything whatsoever to do with running HUD.Skinypupy wrote:This was the piece that was forwarded to me by three different people which (according to them) "explains Carson's qualifications". From the article:
No, really...this is what is being touted as "qualifications" for this job. I don't even...What is Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party afraid of? That a talented, brilliant black man who has lived in public housing, who overcame poverty in the same inner city projects he will now be in charge of, might actually make a difference?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might actually give hope to black youth, instead of just talking about it?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might break the vicious cycle of poverty in inner cities?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might be able to teach and inspire black youth to achieve success, instead of playing “the blame game?”
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might counsel black America on the importance of having a father in every home?
Are they afraid Dr. Ben might actually work with President Donald Trump to provide a generation of black youth with jobs instead of a welfare check?
Are they afraid of Dr. Ben working hand-in-hand with President Donald Trump might create so much success that a new generation of black youth might actually wind up thinking positively about the Republican Party?
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But they are what the person 'feels' are qualifications since HUD is clearly for black people (according to his list) and Carson is black. It isn't insanely racist at all.
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Is he eating a salad?Isgrimnur wrote:There's also the Department of Agriculture.Captain Caveman wrote:I'm eating lunch while typing this, so I'm pretty sure that means I'm the next head of the FDA.
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And what countries did his food come from? The appointment possibilities are endless.
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Remember when most fresh fruits and veggies were seasonal and nearly impossible to get off season? Those good ol' days are going to come roaring back.Isgrimnur wrote:And what countries did his food come from? The appointment possibilities are endless.
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I used to own a Saturn, so I'm qualified to be president of GM.Skinypupy wrote:I've seen a similar sentiment expressed from many of my conservative friends yesterday. It's so patently absurd I don't even know how to respond.Defiant wrote:
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I've been to a doctor, so I'm qualified to perform surgery.
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Wanted: Anyone who has stayed in a Holiday Inn in the past 2 years. Many positions open for you to apply your expertise.
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Also interested in anyone who has switched to Geico.
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Man, the CEO of Holiday Inn must be sitting pretty right now.
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He's pretty wealthy, so he always stays at a Marriott.El Guapo wrote:Man, the CEO of Holiday Inn must be sitting pretty right now.
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Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
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I mailed a letter today...
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A physical letter? Clearly you're qualified to be a secretary. Do you want State, Defense, Commerce?Jaymann wrote:I mailed a letter today...
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In YK nightmare fuel land, Pat McCrory Meeting with Trump Tomorrow.
There is some speculation that he may be getting eyed for some position in Trump's administration, and may help explain his abrupt concession of the gubernatorial race.
There is some speculation that he may be getting eyed for some position in Trump's administration, and may help explain his abrupt concession of the gubernatorial race.
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Actually I was angling for Postmeister General.Defiant wrote:A physical letter? Clearly you're qualified to be a secretary. Do you want State, Defense, Commerce?Jaymann wrote:I mailed a letter today...
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And you thought I was kidding when I said it last month?YellowKing wrote:There is some speculation that he may be getting eyed for some position in Trump's administration, and may help explain his abrupt concession of the gubernatorial race.
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Thought you were going to say "NASA".Kraken wrote:I used to own a Saturn, so I'm qualified to be president of GM.
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That too.milo wrote:Thought you were going to say "NASA".Kraken wrote:I used to own a Saturn, so I'm qualified to be president of GM.
Trump's cabinet is really shaping up as a hive of scum and villainy, isn't it? Great leaders aren't afraid of surrounding themselves with people who are smarter and more capable than they are. Poor ones feel that they have to be the brightest bulb in the chandelier. If Trump is going to outshine them he needs a lot of burned out and broken bulbs.
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If Corey Lewandowski has a job in the administration, we'll know it's basically a crime syndicate.
If Roger Stone has even an informal role, we'll know it's a Satanic cult.
If Roger Stone has even an informal role, we'll know it's a Satanic cult.
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Trump's choice for Homeland Security? Another general. I suppose we shouldnt be worried the strong man is literally putting a junta together.
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Well, at least it's not David Clarke. That was the most potentially terrifying pick for Homeland Security, among the rumored candidates.malchior wrote:Trump's choice for Homeland Security? Another general. I suppose we shouldnt be worried the strong man is literally putting a junta together.
Don't know much about Kelly, though I don't love another general, especially for the domestic Homeland Security post.
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I was hoping for Joe Arpaio to maximize the entertainment value.El Guapo wrote:Well, at least it's not David Clarke. That was the most potentially terrifying pick for Homeland Security, among the rumored candidates.malchior wrote:Trump's choice for Homeland Security? Another general. I suppose we shouldnt be worried the strong man is literally putting a junta together.
Don't know much about Kelly, though I don't love another general, especially for the domestic Homeland Security post.
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Almost 2 years ago to the day this story was published about how the AG of Oklahoma took an energy company's letter complaining about energy regulations, copied it onto OK state letterhead, signed it, and sent it to the EPA. That AG is now the named nominee to head that Agency. This is starting to look a whole lot like a Harding administration - but only worse with authoritarian overtones as well.
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Also how democratic. Either grant the waiver for Mattis or sorry to hear about your government funding. Maybe they should call the bluff - it is the Republican's government now and all. Let them explain it.