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7. It's most certainly NOT about democracy

Sun Apr 16, 2023, 05:31 PM

Apr 2023

It’s just the opposite.

It’s about someone who knows that they can’t get elected next November but if they can get her to retire they can get a powerful seat for life.

And they’re obviously getting desperate

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Dear Senator Dianne Feinstein: This is not about you. [View all] Cyrano Apr 2023 OP

K&R secondwind Apr 2023 #1

so when was the last time she was actually seen nt msongs Apr 2023 #2

why does anyone need to see the Senator bigtree Apr 2023 #11

Could it be that she's no longer capable of making that decision on her own? Ex Lurker Apr 2023 #40

Nice Conspiracy theory. Try the "creative speculation" forum. emulatorloo Apr 2023 #66

The Senate has been on recess since March 31. onenote Apr 2023 #60

6 weeks ago inthewind21 Apr 2023 #94

Feels reminiscent of RBG staying on when mchill Apr 2023 #3

We will be paying for that for decades. Ego is an ugly thing. nt Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #5

I will tell you what we are paying for, those self-identifed progressives who refused to vote for JohnSJ Apr 2023 #18

You left out the infamous Susan Sarandon. Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2023 #25

Also.... krkaufman Apr 2023 #58

Nice try inthewind21 Apr 2023 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author inthewind21 Apr 2023 #96

I voted for Clinton in 2016, but she was not a strong candidate. Bucky Apr 2023 #89

Really? The SC was at stake. Which part of that didn't those stupid voters understand? In every JohnSJ Apr 2023 #90

Voters weren't voting on the Supreme Court. Obviously. Bucky Apr 2023 #107

well then inthewind21 Apr 2023 #97

They. You meant to write "they", right? Bucky Apr 2023 #104

Yep. If you are going to play in the major leagues you grantcart Apr 2023 #42

I'm guessing she wouldn't call it an error. onenote Apr 2023 #101

Lol You don't think that she would call it an error, I find that hilarious grantcart Apr 2023 #109

Disagree. onenote Apr 2023 #110

Rocket propelled grenade? 11 Bravo Apr 2023 #106

RBG's health was not that 'fragile' in 2009 - 2012 onenote Apr 2023 #78

The US is facing one of the most serious times in our history. We need all hands onboard. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #4

So you think Fetterman should resign? onenote Apr 2023 #79

Two entirely different cases from a medical standpoint. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #85

Yes. They are different. Fetterman suffers from a life long condition. onenote Apr 2023 #86

It has long been reported that Feinstein is suffering from dementia NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #111

I think those reports, like the overwrought reports about Feinstein (and McConnell) onenote Apr 2023 #114

So as far as you're concerned, she's totally sane, right in the head, and NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #115

So far as I'm concerned, apart from being unable to participate after she got shingles, onenote Apr 2023 #116

LOL inthewind21 Apr 2023 #98

Agree! lucca18 Apr 2023 #6

It's most certainly NOT about democracy FBaggins Apr 2023 #7

Bull NoRethugFriends Apr 2023 #12

This is totally what it's about. There could have been respectful conversations with Nixie Apr 2023 #15

Then how would you feel MurrayDelph Apr 2023 #24

Heard that on Hartmann's podcast this week. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #43

Did he now? MurrayDelph Apr 2023 #68

I love the idea FBaggins Apr 2023 #54

Nope! Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #44

That's nonsensical FBaggins Apr 2023 #53

"FFS, let's get a grip on reality here." inthewind21 Apr 2023 #99

I've taken it for years, thanks for asking. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #100

I honestly have no idea who you're referring to ecstatic Apr 2023 #69

I sure as hell hope you're choie Apr 2023 #75

Of course not. If anything it's just the opposite FBaggins Apr 2023 #82

Thank you. It isn't about her. It's about saving our democracy. nt Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #8

These kinds of threads are so uncalled for. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #9

They are not uncalled for! NoRethugFriends Apr 2023 #13

yes they are because they're not based on facts. onenote Apr 2023 #19

Just give it a few months FBaggins Apr 2023 #22

Thanks to you also for your very informative posts and exposing the distortions that Nixie Apr 2023 #27

Your posts have been so incredibly informative and completely expose the disinformation Nixie Apr 2023 #26

Which California congress member are you choie Apr 2023 #76

I agree with Nixie. Well-done "onenote." Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #33

I have the benefit of having worked on Capitol Hill during my career. onenote Apr 2023 #56

That experience shows. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #59

Thanks again for your factual posts that counter the hyperbolic ridiculousness DU is so prone to. emulatorloo Apr 2023 #67

You're absolutely right. These kinds of threads are not only reasonable discussion, FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #45

She's tarnishing it by showing up for more votes than some of her colleagues? onenote Apr 2023 #77

Agreed Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2023 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Fullduplexxx Apr 2023 #30

Fixed. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #31

Agree nt Raine Apr 2023 #39

She brought this criticism on herself by not doing the right thing ecstatic Apr 2023 #70

she never said it was about her bigtree Apr 2023 #10

Working from home means she can't vote. That's the issue! NoRethugFriends Apr 2023 #14

There are no pressing votes FBaggins Apr 2023 #17

what votes did she miss bigtree Apr 2023 #23

"Of the 58 votes Feinstein has missed while ill, 25 were for judicial nominees..." SunSeeker Apr 2023 #50

you don't know who the nominees are bigtree Apr 2023 #65

There have beeen 25 judiciary committee votes during her absence. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #72

how is so pressing when there are still nominees waiting for votes from the full Senate? bigtree Apr 2023 #73

You do understand that one process follows the other, right? Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #74

It doesn't really work that way FBaggins Apr 2023 #83

You are addressing the opposite problem. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #87

Not at all - the goal is to get good judges onto the bench FBaggins Apr 2023 #91

What I have said, repeatedly, Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #92

And what you have missed repeatedly... FBaggins Apr 2023 #93

Fundraising? FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #46

Give me one example of a judicial nominee who hasn't been confirmed because of Feinstein's absence? onenote Apr 2023 #16

Thank-you. In addition, she will be back soon. She has also instructed Schumer is she is needed on JohnSJ Apr 2023 #21

There will be no temporary replacement Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #36

They know that. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #47

Biden just submitted another round of nominees to the committee Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #35

Agree & Thank You. nt Raine Apr 2023 #41

She has more than earned my respect and patience LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #28

Well said, and I feel the same way. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #63

Have to agree malaise Apr 2023 #29

How about Biden is appointing judges faster than anyone GuppyGal Apr 2023 #32

Good. And that needs to keep up, or even increase. NOT come to a standstill. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #48

Then shouldn't pressure be put on Schumer to bring the 18 pending nominations to the floor? onenote Apr 2023 #57

Or the president to nominate more replacements? FBaggins Apr 2023 #61

Whether she resigns or just leaves the judiciary committee, we're still screwed Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #34

She lost my respect when she hugged Lindsey Graham vapor2 Apr 2023 #37

Same here. And said he did a "masterful job" on that hearing while hugging him. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #49

At least you're being honest about why you want her gone. onenote Apr 2023 #62

It is not bullshit. We could lose badly Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #64

Big "if" in your post. onenote Apr 2023 #81

It's the timeline that makes it BS FBaggins Apr 2023 #84

Cyrano said perfectly what I have been thinking. Nicely done. I just want to add that a significant flashman13 Apr 2023 #38

Thank you, Cyrano! Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #51

My exact sentiments nevergiveup Apr 2023 #52

I like this posting republianmushroom Apr 2023 #55

None of us really know what's truly going on with Sen. Feinstein. MerryBlooms Apr 2023 #71

Feinstein wasn't hospitalized for "months". onenote Apr 2023 #80

Uh inthewind21 Apr 2023 #102

She's 89. If Biden runs for a second term pinkstarburst Apr 2023 #88

Exactly HOW inthewind21 Apr 2023 #103

I'm glad you said it Bucky Apr 2023 #113

Just a guess, but some of the same folks declaring Feinstein incapable of recovering onenote Apr 2023 #105

The only people who's opinion really matters ripcord Apr 2023 #108

Couldn't agree more OP. NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #112