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Philosoraptor [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net to news@hexbear.netEnglish · 6 months ago

Gaetz withdrew his name from AG. Can you imagine the insane shit that must be in that ethics report?

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Gaetz withdrew his name from AG. Can you imagine the insane shit that must be in that ethics report?

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Philosoraptor [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net to news@hexbear.netEnglish · 6 months ago
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    Ousted from the Trump cabinet in -61 days, that’s a record nobody will ever beat

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      This was likely done for 2 reasons.

      1. The ag position was used as leverage to walk off scott free from sex trafficking.
      2. To make his other picks look better. We will get Ken Paxton.
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        Oh absolutely, all these meme picks are setting up run of the mill reactionary fanatics to look “reasonable” as the replacements after the meme picks get borked.

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        You think he’ll go to Paxton? I figured he’d just name another Senator - Hawley or Cruz - who can breeze through confirmation without issue.

        • Philosoraptor [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.netOP
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          I can’t see even Trump picking Ted Cruz.

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            Why not? He’s got the background for the job, at the very least. He’s a loyal little toadie, when push comes to shove. He’s guaranteed to get confirmed, since Senators love waving each other through confirmation. And he’s a vicious piece of shit who will be more than happy to feed Trump’s appetite for revenge.

            I agree he’s dangerous. And there’s a real chance he’ll plant a knife in Trump’s back at the first opportunity. But do you really think Rubio or Hegseth or Gaetz wouldn’t do the same?

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              He’s a loyal little toadie,

              Toadie: yes, loyal: no. He’s been on Trump’s shit list since 2015. Too much weasly ambition. The other three are coked out frat boys, not Nixon wannabes.

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              It’s more that literally everyone seems to hate Ted Cruz and would rather gouge out their eyes than work with him.

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              You forget that Ted Cruz’ wife looks like a dog. You’ve got a dog wife ted!

              Also he’s a little weasel, nobody trusts him, I don’t think he’s gonna get anything

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                Also he’s a little weasel, nobody trusts him

                He’s got a parade of millionaire/billionaire friends in Texas who fully have his back.

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          Depends on whether Trump can strong arm Congress to go on a long recess and just rubber stamp all of his picks through recess appointments.

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        1. Seeing what they can get away with
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          I mean, when the McConnell faction in the Senate is the only guard rail, you are pretty much fucked.

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            Yuuup… Wait Isn’t that also going away?

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              his hands are the color of eggplants

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      The Mooch fans in SHAMBLES over this upset

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      I’m glad I don’t gamble… I was sure RFK was going to be the first.

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