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spooky3

(36,424 posts) Tue Dec 3, 2024, 05:33 PM Dec 3

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MSNBC is reporting that at least 6 Republican Senators are not [View all]

On board with Hegseth’s nomination at this time. They are insisting on FBI background investigation and vetting. Fox colleagues reported his drinking was “alarming.”

Ryan Nobles and Courtney Kube were really on top of the story—interviewed by Nicolle Wallace.

Sounds as if Lawrence O’D will be worth a watch tonight.

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MSNBC is reporting that at least 6 Republican Senators are not [View all] spooky3 Dec 3 OP

You mean there are actually *six* (Count them! Six!) GOP senators Ocelot II Dec 3 #1

To most, it's a feature, not a bug. Nt spooky3 Dec 3 #6

Neo-Nazis in charge of defense and conspiracy theorists in charge of intelligence. Initech Dec 3 #54

As long as Hegseth says he's in recovery, all will be forgiven. maxsolomon Dec 3 #2

I don't think there are recovery programs for assholes. Ocelot II Dec 3 #12

Hah! machoneman Dec 3 #24

but he's in no way qualified either LymphocyteLover Dec 3 #19

neither is Trump Skittles Dec 3 #21

right! and both with the nuke codes. What could go wrong?? Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #30

True, but Trump is unique. Also he was Commander in Chief before LymphocyteLover Dec 3 #36

Trump isn't interested in competence Skittles Dec 3 #38

Absolutely! But we have to hope enough Repub Senators want someone competent at the LymphocyteLover Dec 3 #58

A competent person might disagree with Trump MadameButterfly Dec 4 #66

Wow Rethugs with class 2024? Dem4life1234 Dec 3 #3

The negative info is snowballing. Michelangelo Signorile's Mike 03 Dec 3 #4

I'm sure his Russian handlers were always happy Captain Zero Dec 3 #56

And the madness continues. J_William_Ryan Dec 3 #5

The key is to push the GOP Senators to demand FBI BG checks Bluetus Dec 3 #7

WHY would FBI checks not be STANDARD Skittles Dec 3 #22

serious uncharted territory now Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #31

That's just for the little people like you and me. paleotn Dec 3 #44

Because, Trump. That is the point we must make. Bluetus Dec 3 #45

but it makes no sense to me Skittles Dec 3 #50

That's an elected position. Requires no Senate confirmation. Bluetus Dec 3 #61

White billionaire "terriblis oblige". nt The Unmitigated Gall Dec 3 #51

Good call liberalgunwilltravel Dec 3 #25

The point is the checks must happen under Wray Bluetus Dec 3 #47

Trump can't pass a background check. I am not holding my breath about his nominees valleyrogue Dec 3 #55

Courtney Kube did a great job of describing how demanding spooky3 Dec 3 #8

Exactly!!!!! The 3am phone call. paleotn Dec 3 #48

Not a job to awaken from a drunken stupor and be able to track Captain Zero Dec 3 #57

Good malaise Dec 3 #9

Hey you spooky3 Dec 3 #10

LOL😀 malaise Dec 3 #11

Let's see how accurate MSNBC can be. I'll believe it when I see it. ancianita Dec 3 #13

So many thought Gaetz was a shoe in. Until he wasn't. paleotn Dec 3 #43

I hear you. It's Trump testing the limits of human controls, now that law, norms and actions ancianita Dec 3 #59

I dont believe them.. Cherrycheeks Dec 3 #14

The problem is that Repukes lie ... a LOT! FakeNoose Dec 3 #15

The relying factor is -0--............... Lovie777 Dec 3 #16

Is Susan concerned? 3Hotdogs Dec 3 #17

not yet. At least haven't heard a peep Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #32

Although it seems hard to do... The Madcap Dec 3 #18

Sounds like another big fail by TSF. Sneederbunk Dec 3 #20

Fail where? When? live love laugh Dec 3 #29

A zillion--but as long as Rs have power, nominees like this will keep coming. Nt spooky3 Dec 3 #64

I've been in bars in my life where people were being helped moniss Dec 3 #23

Trump doesn't even vet his own nominees. Emile Dec 3 #26

He is incredibly unfit Dem4life1234 Dec 3 #28

His "vetting" consists on abusing females, screwing everyone to make a buck and disregard for rule of law. Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #33

Very white and male. No female officeholder could get away with this. Nt spooky3 Dec 3 #37

not run bdamomma Dec 3 #41

No kidding! Emile Dec 3 #60

Six???!!! WOW live love laugh Dec 3 #27

Sounds like he's perfect to be a Russian General... haele Dec 3 #34

Sooooo... lonely bird Dec 3 #35

Lawrence O'D is always worth a watch - i just love his show. n/t iluvtennis Dec 3 #39

"...at this time." Iggo Dec 3 #40

When you're a piece of shit, according to his mom, I guess you drown your sorrows. paleotn Dec 3 #42

I'll believe it when they vote NO JT45242 Dec 3 #46

I don't think there will be a vote. I suspect what is happening now spooky3 Dec 4 #67

This asshole needs to withdraw LetMyPeopleVote Dec 3 #49

I give it 2 days Polybius Dec 3 #52

This is a perfect illustration of just how far gone the MAGA party is. Wiz Imp Dec 3 #53

I think that he's the sacrificial lamb Calista241 Dec 3 #62

Some said that about Gaetz, too. spooky3 Dec 3 #63

"not on board at this time" HereForTheParty Dec 4 #65

Oh, they'll probably fall in line when the votes are being cast... Godot51 Dec 4 #68