But I'd be wary that we're being shown a very old magic trick: misdirection. Put up some obvious nonsense like Gaetz and the WWE person and let the radical left get all frothy about such an easy target - but miss that there are some other subtle nominations that are the REAL point.
I think Trump's ONLY consideration for appointments is loyalty to him, no matter what.
I don't wish for any of these appointees. They are a case study in bad people implementing bad policy for the wrong reasons/personal gain. But this is what the people voted for - and say they want. So let's see who is really in the club. Let's burn it all down (as Kurt likes to say), and see who is really dependent on the state for support. Let's see how the small government types do with a broken government.
I hope Newsome and a few others can really find a way to protect his domain from the Feds, but I'm not confident. It would be nice to have a control group. We've been on this path for a long time (maybe always?). Let's stop playing at the margins and really get it out in the open. You want a broken union, well okay. Let's just hope that the other side manages to protect a few that need it. And in a couple years we can see if anyone is interested in a correction if it's still possible.
But I'd be wary that we're being shown a very old magic trick: misdirection. Put up some obvious nonsense like Gaetz and the WWE person and let the radical left get all frothy about such an easy target - but miss that there are some other subtle nominations that are the REAL point.
Careful what you wish for. Gaetz is a lot smarter than he gets credit for, and than his personal behavior would indicate. He would have a few axes to grind and a free hand to wage lawfare on his (and, of course, Trump's) enemies.
I don't wish for any of these appointees. They are a case study in bad people implementing bad policy for the wrong reasons/personal gain. But this is what the people voted for - and say they want. So let's see who is really in the club. Let's burn it all down (as Kurt likes to say), and see who is really dependent on the state for support. Let's see how the small government types do with a broken government.
I hope Newsome and a few others can really find a way to protect his domain from the Feds, but I'm not confident. It would be nice to have a control group. We've been on this path for a long time (maybe always?). Let's stop playing at the margins and really get it out in the open. You want a broken union, well okay. Let's just hope that the other side manages to protect a few that need it. And in a couple years we can see if anyone is interested in a correction if it's still possible.
heck, I say appoint him. Senate approval or not (maybe better without). This is Kurt's burn it all down strategy in action. Why mess around with kindling when you have a gallon of napalm on hand? Let's do this dance and see where it goes.
Careful what you wish for. Gaetz is a lot smarter than he gets credit for, and than his personal behavior would indicate. He would have a few axes to grind and a free hand to wage lawfare on his (and, of course, Trump's) enemies.
Also: eased him out of Congress so he can start his career as a podcaster where he will embarrass no one but himself and the few guests he can convince to go on his show. No need for Republicans to publicly side with him (alienating parents of teenage girls) or vote against him (alienating MAGA).
Honestly may be the best possible end to this tale.
heck, I say appoint him. Senate approval or not (maybe better without). This is Kurt's burn it all down strategy in action. Why mess around with kindling when you have a gallon of napalm on hand? Let's do this dance and see where it goes.
This is turning into some kind of modern Shakespearean tragedy where the mighty and powerful are brought to their knees by human frailty and failings.
It might be more entertaining if Musk didn't happen to run a satellite communications company and another with rockets... both incubated and supported by the US and its taxpayers... while having a direct line to Putin and other world leaders.
Elon hasn't exhibited a sense of humor in the past.
he takes it apart nicely
PLUS Trump doesn't like being second, so expect him to go after 1) the richest man in the world and 2) a genius. That man is Elon Musk. T won't be able to tolerate being in a room where someone else is the bigger dog. Pull up a chair.
:popcorn:
This is turning into some kind of modern Shakespearean tragedy where the mighty and powerful are brought to their knees by human frailty and failings.
he takes it apart nicely
PLUS Trump doesn't like being second, so expect him to go after 1) the richest man in the world and 2) a genius. That man is Elon Musk. T won't be able to tolerate being in a room where someone else is the bigger dog. Pull up a chair.
1) Nominate him for AG
2) He resigns his post TWO DAYS before the investigation into his underage sex and illicit drug use is made public
3) He escapes that humiliation
4) Not approved to be AG, of course, but has dodged a significant political and judicial bullet
5) Make American pedophiles great again!
Also: eased him out of Congress so he can start his career as a podcaster where he will embarrass no one but himself and the few guests he can convince to go on his show. No need for Republicans to publicly side with him (alienating parents of teenage girls) or vote against him (alienating MAGA).
Honestly may be the best possible end to this tale.
1) Nominate him for AG
2) He resigns his post TWO DAYS before the investigation into his underage sex and illicit drug use is made public
3) He escapes that humiliation
4) Not approved to be AG, of course, but has dodged a significant political and judicial bullet
5) Make American pedophiles great again!
1) Nominate him for AG
2) He resigns his post TWO DAYS before the investigation into his underage sex and illicit drug use is made public
3) He escapes that humiliation
4) Not approved to be AG, of course, but has dodged a significant political and judicial bullet
5) Make American pedophiles great again!
A judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to turn over his Manhattan apartment
and other valuables to two Georgia election workers as part of a
defamation lawsuit.
"...nation of laws..."
"...f around and find out..."
"...suck it up buttercup..."
"...f your feelings..."
"...thoughts and prayers..."
A judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to turn over his Manhattan apartment
and other valuables to two Georgia election workers as part of a
defamation lawsuit.
