Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

617Blue

(2,335 posts)
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:46 AM Yesterday

If I were a Dem Senator, I'd simply ask MarkWayne Mullin what qualifies him to run DHS?

No law enforcement background. No military background. No Intelligence background. He's the only member of the Senate without at least a Bachelors degree. He's simply unqualified for the job at a time when the threats to the US have never been higher.

He shouldn't get a single vote.

24 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
If I were a Dem Senator, I'd simply ask MarkWayne Mullin what qualifies him to run DHS? (Original Post) 617Blue Yesterday OP
Qualifications are irrelevant in the Trump admin True Dough Yesterday #1
He looks good on t.v. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #2
Not that good. niyad Yesterday #4
Apparently to t, he does. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #5
Thats all it takes! He's a "tough guy". Probably has tattooed arms. Callie1979 Yesterday #9
Fealty 99 percent. Looks 1 JT45242 Yesterday #13
Well unless you're a WOMAN. Looks & fealty 50/50 Callie1979 21 hrs ago #22
I know ppl who went to Missouri Valley College xmas74 21 hrs ago #23
I wish some of those stories would come to light. nt Callie1979 15 hrs ago #24
To me, he looks dumb and shallow. mwb970 Yesterday #16
Even worse he sounds dumb and shallow mdbl Yesterday #20
alas Skittles Yesterday #3
As a plumber, he is good at plunging to any depth. Onthefly Yesterday #6
He will be the male equivalent of Noem, cowboy hat and all. 617Blue Yesterday #7
"I'm qualified to be a marionette puppet. Trump pulls my strings and I'll do whatever he wants." QueerDuck Yesterday #8
to paraphrase national lampoons vacation, his answer will be... Javaman Yesterday #10
Markwaynebubbabillybob's answer: "Check out my tattoos!" Buns_of_Fire Yesterday #11
Is there a way senators can put him in a round room and tell him to piss in the corner? 0rganism Yesterday #12
I had hope for Mullin until I saw a video of him. mwb970 Yesterday #14
I heard he has one qualification.... reACTIONary Yesterday #15
He likes to think he's a bad ass. Emile Yesterday #17
I read somewhere he was a plumber in addition to being an MMA fighter. If the toilet clogs at DHS, call the boss. Vinca Yesterday #18
I believe DJT is the head of every department. JohnnyRingo Yesterday #19
Who will replace his senate seat? Emile 22 hrs ago #21

mwmisses4289

(3,846 posts)
5. Apparently to t, he does.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 06:41 AM
Yesterday

Supposedly t spends time watching m when he's in front of the cameras.

Callie1979

(1,274 posts)
9. Thats all it takes! He's a "tough guy". Probably has tattooed arms.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:21 AM
Yesterday

Appearance & fealty are all that matters.

JT45242

(3,996 posts)
13. Fealty 99 percent. Looks 1
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:37 AM
Yesterday

It is not even close. Must be sycophantic yes man to even get in the door.

Callie1979

(1,274 posts)
22. Well unless you're a WOMAN. Looks & fealty 50/50
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:15 PM
21 hrs ago

How do you think Lyndsey Halligan got a super-promotion? she's hot!

xmas74

(30,047 posts)
23. I know ppl who went to Missouri Valley College
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:21 PM
21 hrs ago

When he did. Said he was an ass who thought as a freshman he was a BMOC. Instead, a few guys and townies handed him his ass after starting shit with everyone at parties.

mdbl

(8,529 posts)
20. Even worse he sounds dumb and shallow
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:46 AM
Yesterday

It only takes a minute of listening to his BS to know that.

QueerDuck

(1,500 posts)
8. "I'm qualified to be a marionette puppet. Trump pulls my strings and I'll do whatever he wants."
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:15 AM
Yesterday

The end.

Javaman

(65,595 posts)
10. to paraphrase national lampoons vacation, his answer will be...
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:26 AM
Yesterday

"trump says I kiss the best"

Buns_of_Fire

(19,101 posts)
11. Markwaynebubbabillybob's answer: "Check out my tattoos!"
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:30 AM
Yesterday

He's also a charter member of the "Congressional Chapstick of the Week" club, founded by Nazipublicans to protect Dear Leader from terminal chapped ass from too many buttsmoochies.

0rganism

(25,574 posts)
12. Is there a way senators can put him in a round room and tell him to piss in the corner?
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:32 AM
Yesterday

That could keep him busy for quite some time: for most, a simple notion to be summarily ignored; for a noble few, the quest of a lifetime.

mwb970

(12,133 posts)
14. I had hope for Mullin until I saw a video of him.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:00 AM
Yesterday

He does not look bright, and he seems to have no qualifications for the job aside from mindless loyalty to trump.

reACTIONary

(7,128 posts)
15. I heard he has one qualification....
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:01 AM
Yesterday

.... he likes dogs.

Maybe not enough, but he does have that going for him.

Vinca

(53,775 posts)
18. I read somewhere he was a plumber in addition to being an MMA fighter. If the toilet clogs at DHS, call the boss.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:08 AM
Yesterday

JohnnyRingo

(20,777 posts)
19. I believe DJT is the head of every department.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:38 AM
Yesterday

He just appoints loyal puppets to carry out his micromanaged orders, for better or worse.
No one in his cabinet has to be qualified to do anything except him, and well... you know.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»If I were a Dem Senator, ...