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12. Because They Literally Could Not...

Tue Jan 18, 2022, 05:53 PM

Jan 2022

The Repukes nuked the filibuster for SCOTUS nominees when tRump nominated Gorsuck for Scalia's seat (after McConnell held the seat open to keep Obama from appointing Garland). The Democrats initiated a filibuster, then McConnell and company nuked it; changed the rules so that SCOTUS nominees (the last federal appointees that could be filibustered at that point) could no longer be filibustered. When Kava-Nope! and Amy COVID Barrett came around, there was a whole lotta nothing they could do.

The Democrats had previously changed the rules for all other nominees and federal judges during the Obama administration because McConnell and the Repukes had filibustered nearly every nominee Obama made after 2012. So, then Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid changed the rules to try and move things forward. McConnell swore revenge...he got it. But, he was obstructing Obama's choices on an unprecedented scale and with obvious (racist) malice.

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Ex-FBI Strzok: Concerning Ginni Thomas wrote 1/6 participants 'have done nothing wrong.' [View all] Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 OP

Does "done nothing wrong" include... dchill Jan 2022 #1

I believe that was disproven AZSkiffyGeek Jan 2022 #3

I withdraw the specific claim, but agree with her eyeballs! dchill Jan 2022 #7

That story fell off Corporate McPravda's radar PDQ. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #4

Maybe her husband ought to get one too. fwvinson Jan 2022 #16

Maybe he shouldn't get a subpoena..... SergeStorms Jan 2022 #24

AND, a cushy life-time position where you don't really EVER have to speak... FailureToCommunicate Jan 2022 #38

I've heard that it's the hit dog that yelps,... Volaris Jan 2022 #39

she was also wrong to marry a rapist , so there's that. How low can she go? Kittycatkat Jan 2022 #50

How about "backing insurrection low." dchill Jan 2022 #51

they are damnable traitors Kittycatkat Jan 2022 #54

Someone needs to remind the Mrs. Thomas that... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2022 #2

Same for Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Coney Barrett. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #6

McConnell changed the rules Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #11

Thank you. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #18

Kid, you really nailed it....... MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #20

RBG would only get 48 now. SergeStorms Jan 2022 #25

Because They Literally Could Not... GB_RN Jan 2022 #12

Mitch McConnell, the Gravedigger of American Democracy Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #19

Definitely A Little More Detail There... GB_RN Jan 2022 #33

That would leave 5 justices... ShazzieB Jan 2022 #14

More than "concerning"... Ginni Cha Jan 2022 #5

VRWC Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #8

Yes she was and of course Cha Jan 2022 #9

+1 llmart Jan 2022 #10

Vast right wing conspiracy by the deplorable. wnylib Jan 2022 #40

I would like to see her burned at the staked. LiberalFighter Jan 2022 #13

that's called air pollution!! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #17

Her husband thinks torture is OK. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #32

That person is a un-American pos rockfordfile Jan 2022 #15

That is a fact. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #34

Don't we have a system in place, Mrs. Thomas, to address whether wrong was done or not? Mr. Ected Jan 2022 #21

It's an admission of guilt, casting aspersions on a duly appointed body. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #46

Oh Ginni... musette_sf Jan 2022 #22

May the proceedings make noises and sparks like aluminum foil in the radar range. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #47

Pretty much says Clarence should recuse himself. Captain Zero Jan 2022 #23

Should but won't Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2022 #26

A lot has been said over the years how Thomas rarely speaks. I have a petty good idea why. usaf-vet Jan 2022 #27

Thomas rarely speaks because of the old saying ... aggiesal Jan 2022 #37

Good on! Buts she still is a loud mouth B*T*H. usaf-vet Jan 2022 #49

Good idea. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #48

Kick and rec Kingofalldems Jan 2022 #28

Everything they say is the opposite of reality. CaptainTruth Jan 2022 #29

That name sounds familiar. Didn't he get into trouble over Boomerproud Jan 2022 #30

You could look it up. And you can address the serious concerns he is niyad Jan 2022 #43

Treasonous dissidents bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 #31

K&R UTUSN Jan 2022 #35

Somebody owns that guy. C Moon Jan 2022 #36

Only the wealthiest can put Clarence Thomas up at Bohemian Grove. Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #45

jesus. :O C Moon Jan 2022 #52

Is she really wearing the thing on her head? ToxMarz Jan 2022 #41

That's for real. PlanetBev Jan 2022 #42

The lady doth protest too much, methinks Takket Jan 2022 #44

Yeah, Thomas should've recused himself ... just ... fuckin wow !!! uponit7771 Jan 2022 #53