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16 Democrats Just Voted to Confirm Another Trump Appointee (newrepublic.com)

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[-] Jaysyn@lemmy.world 23 points 2 days ago

I get it. I too want this entire administration to burn, but at the same time, Perdue was a sitting Senator. A co-worker. Almost normal compared to Bondi or RFK Jr.

And this isn't a cabinet member. It's not like Perdue is going to make any real progress with China on anything.

China isn't budging on shit.

[-] ynthrepic@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Democrats reject this guy, a worse candidate is put forward next. Seems like a stupid hill to die on. They're going to appoint somebody.

Edit: I didn't know he'd be confirmed anyway. If true, then I agree a Democratic rejection out of principle would have been a better statement.

[-] 3abas@lemm.ee 9 points 2 days ago

Let me get this clearly: because if they fight back, maga will be even nastier, so Dems did the right thing to save us from a worse outcome?

Well fuck me, I've been at unfair to them. I owe them an apology.

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[-] gravitywell@sh.itjust.works 24 points 2 days ago

Controlled opposition party strikes again!

[-] ijedi1234@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago

The Republicans are the Sword, and the Democrats are the Shield.

[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

seems like they wouldve been able to confirm either way, even they went against, and they were probably bought off just before the votes. there were already well known DINOS in both house, its just them preserving thier gravy train from donors of both parties.

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 17 points 2 days ago

Feckless.

[-] some_designer_dude@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

It’s rich v. poor, y’all.

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