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Rhiannon12866

(258,542 posts)
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 01:59 AM Apr 20

Markwayne Mullin TAKES THE BAIT From Top Dem



Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) grilled Markwayne Mullin at his confirmation hearing to became the Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Markwayne Mullin TAKES THE BAIT From Top Dem (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Apr 20 OP
Another unqualified POS pfitz59 Apr 20 #1
newspeak rampartd Apr 20 #2
Good point. Rhiannon12866 Apr 20 #3
the perception of corruption is enough rampartd Apr 20 #4

rampartd

(5,011 posts)
2. newspeak
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 06:28 AM
Apr 20

for 250 years the authority of a judge was required, while now a piece of paper with "warrant" on top and signed by some cop's boss is enough.

children are going to need a translator to understand pre trump american english, pretty much like shakespeare needed a little translation for boomers.

Rhiannon12866

(258,542 posts)
3. Good point.
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 06:36 AM
Apr 20

Here's hoping that we can return to the rule of law post the felon-in-chief, or has he corrupted the system for good??

rampartd

(5,011 posts)
4. the perception of corruption is enough
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 07:34 AM
Apr 20

and there was plenty of corruption and gamesmanship before trump ("BT" after the executive order renumbering our calendar)

and plenty of trump appointed judges will remain

if they proceed with the plan to subjugate their domestic enemies... have you listened to clarence thomas? i need to see that whole speech before i forget about it........

university of texas declaration of independence. it has got to be on c span...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/justice-thomas-warns-progressivism-is-a-threat-to-america-in-rare-public-remarks/ar-AA212pNn?ocid=BingNewsSerp

"every day is trump's birthday"

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