A suprise pick arrives. Matt Gaetz will be Attorney General.

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   tsmogposted 2 months ago

   Trump announces Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general by NBC News (Nov 13, 2024)
   Gaetz, a Florida lawmaker who has been under federal investigation, is a staunch Trump ally on Capitol Hill.
   https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justic … rcna180042
   
   "WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the 87th attorney general of the United States, filling the critical top law enforcement position with a Florida lawmaker who has been under investigation by the department he would be leading."
   
   Thoughts, criticisms, accolades, and/or commentary?

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      abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

      I love this pick. Gaetz is young, charismatic, sharp as a tack, unafraid... the polar opposite of frail, mousey, partisan, Garland.

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         Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

         Really?
         
         https://x.com/DistillSocial/status/1857055119986020805

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            abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

            Yes, really!

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         Sharlee01posted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

         smiling --- he is all that, and also never at a loss for the right words. Unfortunately, I think they may give him a really hard time.

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            abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

            Of course they will, it has already started. The handwringers and the RINO's aren't going to like any of Trump's picks. They still don't get MAGA, any more than Dems do, in many cases.

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   IslandBitesposted 2 months ago

   I think is kinda funny. A perfect selection for a Trump WH.
   Others, not so much.
   
   House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of Matt Gaetz
   
   The House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating allegations that Representative Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, was prepared to vote to release a highly critical report about Mr. Gaetz on Friday, according to a Republican official familiar with the matter. The release would have come two days after President-elect Donald J. Trump selected Mr. Gaetz to be attorney general.
   
   Mr. Gaetz, a Florida Republican, abruptly resigned from his House seat late Wednesday, effectively ending the ethics investigation that has hung over his head for years.
   
   Mr. Gaetz, the official said, had repeatedly offered combative replies to questions posed by the committee, effectively delaying the fact-finding process for months. The publication of the committee’s findings was additionally delayed, the official said, because of a House rule that forbids releasing a negative report close to an election. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive investigation.
   
   Now, with Mr. Gaetz’s departure from Congress, the committee no longer has jurisdiction to investigate him. It was not immediately clear whether it would still release its findings. Tom Rust, the chief counsel and staff director for the panel, declined to comment.

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   Willowarborposted 2 months ago

   Never forget: Kevin McCarthy said, “I'll give you the truth why I'm not speaker. It's because one person, a member of Congress, wanted me to stop an ethics complaint because he slept with a 17-year-old.” That member is Matt Gaetz.
   
   And the Ethics committee was set to meet this week to vote on releasing Gaetz report....and he resigns last night...
   
   Well folks,  you bought the ticket now you get the ride.
   
   BEEP BEEP,  here comes the clown car

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   Sharlee01posted 8 weeks ago

   Tim,   I don't think he will make it --- just saying.  Not sure why Trump chose him, he is a time bomb. I feel he is intelligent and quick on his feet, but man he is a man that won't bend. I will be surprised if he makes it.
   
   The names are coming too fast to keep up with.

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      Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

      Trump chose him because he's a lackey, a lap dog, a sycophant.  Trump has big plans to prosecute his enemies.  Exact revenge.  He has told us this over and over.  Who better to head up the mission than Gaetz?  This is one he will ram down the throat of the country by the recess appointment process.

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         Sharlee01posted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

         Oh---- okay. Yikes, not sure where you get this stuff.

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            Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

            According to a review by NPR, Trump has issued more than 100 threats to prosecute or generally punish his perceived adversaries since he began organizing his campaign in 2022.
            
            https://www.npr.org/2024/10/22/nx-s1-51 … ed-enemies
            
            Another review of more than 13,000 of Trump’s Truth Social posts from January 1, 2023, to April 1, 2024, found that Trump threatened to go after or prosecute President Biden at least 25 times. The analysis was conducted by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
            
            In June, Trump wrote on his social media site that he would appoint a special prosecutor to “go after” President Biden and the “entire Biden crime family.” Biden’s son Hunter Biden is already being prosecuted by a special counsel.
            
            Trump has also gone after those prosecuting him, suggesting Smith should be arrested and calling him a criminal. He also reposted a photo of Smith alongside the text: “He should be prosecuted for election interference & prosecutorial misconduct.”
            
            At a campaign stop in 2022, Trump also called for jailing journalists who do not disclose the identity of leakers, saying, “If the reporter doesn’t want to tell you, it’s bye-bye, the reporter goes to jail.”
            
            In other cases, he’s promoted social media posts from supporters that call for charges against Smith, as well as Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis (D), Manhattan Attorney Alvin Bragg (D), and Attorney General Merrick Garland, suggesting each could be charged under a second Trump administration.
            
            https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4 … r-threats/

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               Sharlee01posted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

               Your article is absolutely absurd, with nothing factual to support it. I’m not sure why you thought I’d be interested in something like this. I value facts—not vague claims or hearsay. It’s incredible that after moving on from Project 2025, you’ve chosen to focus on this instead. Really, get real. It’s strange that he hasn’t appointed anyone who was involved in Project 2025.
               
               Frankly, I don’t mind if he decides to investigate those he believes have broken the law. Have you been asleep for the past eight years? This DOJ has been weaponized time and time again. Your worries are amusing, but what exactly do you plan to do about them? 
               
               Let me know when he does any of the things you now feel he will do...
               
               You need to realize he won, all your concerns may need to be put on hold until he actually does what you think he is going to do.

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                  Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                  Would you really like me to go back and post all of the clips of trump that support all of these?   These were all taken either from Trump rallies or interviews... Hey, I take him at his word
                  
                  I'm more interested in the bread prices than his useless investigations

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                     Sharlee01posted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                     You know what, post whatever you want. Honestly, it feels a bit ridiculous to me. I don’t understand why you keep going after Trump – he won, fair and square. I’m proud to support the candidate I voted for and let’s not forget that I’ve admitted to watching most of his rallies and genuinely liking what I heard.
                     
                     Why fixate on what you assume he’s going to do? To me, it seems much more reasonable to get upset over real issues when they actually happen. Just a while back, you were all worked up about Project 2025. You move from one alarm to the next. The fact is, Trump hasn’t even been sworn in yet and hasn’t done anything actionable.
                     
                     Remember when you kept bringing up Tulsi Gabbard’s visit to Assad? And how that talk fizzled out when I pointed out that, as a sitting member of Congress, she had every right to meet world leaders? You keep jumping from one supposed crisis to another, only to drop them when explanations surface. It’s a cycle that’s starting to feel predictable.
                     
                     In my view, I feel Trump will be a great president. I certainly will look forward not backward... If he pisses me off, I promise you will hear about it.

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                        Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                        "a sitting member of Congress, she had every right to meet world leaders?"
                        
                        She did not go there  on official duty.  I look forward to her being fully grilled during the nomination process.
                        
                        "I don’t understand why you keep going after Trump – he won, fair and square."
                        
                        Lol really?   And what has gone on in this forum the past 4 years?
                        
                        https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house … omination/

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                           Sharlee01posted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                           The past four years—I'm not sure what you're referring to. You’d need to be more specific.
                           
                           I asked how old you are for a reason. You don’t seem to have a clear recollection of many issues from the past, especially the more distant ones. You also don’t seem to have the experience to understand that, in fact, Congress representatives have traveled on their own initiative to meet with world leaders and share their vision. I’ve mentioned this before, but it doesn’t seem like you really addressed it.
                           
                           Factually a congressman does not have the formal authority to conduct foreign policy or represent the U.S. government in official diplomatic matters, as that responsibility lies with the president and the State Department.    However, individual congressmembers can travel abroad, and some have historically engaged in informal diplomacy, particularly when it comes to issues of peace or security.
                           
                           While they can't officially "speak for peace" in a government capacity, congressmen can meet with world leaders to discuss important issues, offer their perspectives, and try to foster goodwill. Their actions may have influence within their own country or in public opinion, but they are not a substitute for official government diplomacy.
                           
                           It's not uncommon for congress members to act as unofficial emissaries in specific circumstances, sometimes with the backing of the administration or through bipartisan efforts, particularly in areas where there's bipartisan support for a particular diplomatic approach.
                           
                           Not sure why you feel Gabbard did anything negative. As I said from the get-go, Gabbard has been anti-war. And has worked throughout her career to promote peace.  You're being rather unfair due to only looking at the left media side of the coin--- Maybe time to start doing a bit of research that offers both sides of any coin. Left media can be very harmful.  I would guess you may be young, try to split your research to find a balance.

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   IslandBitesposted 8 weeks ago

   Someone posted this. Yup.
   

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   Willowarborposted 8 weeks ago

   "Mr. Gaetz's likely nomination as Attorney General is a perverse development in a truly dark series of events. We would support the House Ethics Committee immediately releasing their report. She was a high school student and there were witnesses."
   
   John Clune, attorney for the victim.
   
   https://x.com/CluneEsq/status/1857083883197448542

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      Sharlee01posted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

      Attorney for the victim --- apparently the victim did not even charge him. Why would this attorney be even making such a statement?
      
      Matt Gaetz has consistently denied all allegations related to misconduct involving a minor. When the investigation and accusations first surfaced, he strongly refuted them, describing them as false and politically motivated. He has maintained that he has never engaged in any illegal activity or inappropriate behavior involving minors.
      
      
      Matt Gaetz has not been charged nor arrested with any crime related to harming a high school student or any other similar accusation. While there were past allegations involving potential misconduct related to a minor, as mentioned before, the DOJ did not press charges after a lengthy investigation, citing a lack of evidence of a crime, and concerns about witness credibility. No charges involving harm to a high school student or similar offenses have been brought against him.
      
      So, will you do something about this?

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         Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

         Interesting he resigns  days before the ethics report would have come out.  The people need to see this report.

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         Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

         Gaetz’s friend Joel Greenberg has already confessed to having sex with the underage victim and claimed that Gaetz paid him to bring her. Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend has also told the court that he was indeed present at the party.
         
         Greenberg pleaded guilty to six federal charges: sex trafficking of a child, production of a false identification document, aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, stalking, and conspiracy, in 2021. He is currently in prison.
         
         Markwayne Mullin, now a senator, candidly told CNN last year that Gaetz bragged about having sex with young women to other members on the floor of the House of Representatives.
         
         “We had all seen videos … of the girls that he had slept with,” Mullin said. “He’d crush [erectile dysfunction] medicine and chase it with an energy drink so he could go all night.”
         
         And, for the record Mullin made those accusations on camera.
         
         Gaetz stinks to high heaven. 
         
         He is a morally bankrupt carnival barker...this is who Trump thinks should head the DOJ?  Says a lot about his judgment.

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            Sharlee01posted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

            Oh my gosh, the entire story again! Was he charged by the DOJ? No.
            
            Did the DOJ find enough evidence to arrest him? No.
            
            So, let me know when he actually gets arrested.
            
            You consistently raise concerns, but what are you going to do about all this? I have no power to help you out. Besides, these kinds of accusations are as old as time. Most of our presidents don't escape without a sex scandal throughout our long history—some accusations are more serious than others.
            
            Maybe you should do some research on that topic. You’ll see, they all seem to get away with it. Honestly, nothing would surprise me at this point. Where have you been? I don’t condone these actions, but I’m not oblivious to the slimy behavior surrounding many politicians and presidents either.
            
            I have said it about three times  Matt G will more than likely not be confirmed.  If he makes it, you let me know what you will do to handle this issue.

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               abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

               I was thinking about this earlier Shar...  seriously, I was!
               There's this fascination with Republicans, Conservatives, MAGA, Blue Dogs... due to a lack of anything appealing about the Dem Party!
               Who are they, what do they stand for? What do they cherish/honor/respect?
               Clearly not the Country.
               Clearly not the People.
               They stand for, and with, (until they don't, because there's no core, no substance) that which is the most woke of the day, and/or moment, P.C., shocking, crude, unnatural, and yes, sadistic. Promoting the alteration of children!? Campaigning for abortion on demand!?
               I will never be able to wrap my mind around something so sick and evil. But that's what the Dem Party has become, and those that are hardcore, loyal Dems, won't bad mouth their Party EVER, so they take it out on the relevant Party instead.

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      Ken Burgessposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

      Sometimes, it dawns on me how truly brilliant this man is...
      
      This is LMFAO stuff... pure gold ... brilliant...
      
      Just when you think Trump has done it all... kicked every bees nest in the entire forest... he finds one more to stir up!!!

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         abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

         Ken, I am waiting for MTG or Lauren Boebert to get some type of Trump appointment... there will be fireworks, via exploding heads!

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            Kathryn L Hillposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

            I think picking either of these women would be to go too far. He knows it.

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               abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

               Well then, maybe we should count on it? It's not business as usual, it can't be business as usual or nothing is EVER going to change.
               We put Trump in for all of the right reasons, we have to trust he knows what he is doing, as he does it.

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                  Kathryn L Hillposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                  No. I would bet on it. He is not over the top crazy. Besides, they have good roles to play, just where they are.

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                     abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                     Will have to disagree on this one.
                     Have you ever noticed how often those of us on the right disagree? (maybe it's just me, I have disagreed with everyone who is active here, at one time or another) lol
                     I do have a point... whereas, those to the left of us, glom on, pile on, tag team, never stand alone... just an observation.

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                        Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                        Have you ever noticed how often those of us on the right disagree?
                        
                        Not sure if that's sanctioned from dear leader...
                        
                        Rep. Troy Nehls told reporters after a GOP conference meeting with Trump on Wednesday that he and other Republicans will do anything the president-elect asks.
                        
                        “If Donald Trump says, ‘jump three feet high and scratch your head,’ we all jump three feet high and scratch our head,” he said.

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                           tsmogposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                           "If Donald Trump says, ‘jump three feet high and scratch your head,’ we all jump three feet high and scratch our head,” he said."
                           
                           I reserve the right to come back later to comment after I do some research on 'right wing authoritarianism' contrast/compare 'left wing authoritarianism'. Also, I can't quiet remember the fable or is it a proverb about some wise monkeys.

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                              Willowarborposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                              Are you thinking of the "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" monkey image?

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                                 tsmogposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                                 hmmm . . .

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                           abwilliamsposted 8 weeks agoin reply to this

                           Nope. Just an observation about you.

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   IslandBitesposted 8 weeks ago

   MAGA is working hard to stop the release of Gaetz report. It must be really bad, huh?

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   Willowarborposted 8 weeks ago

   Why on earth would trump nominate such a person? 
   
   An attorney representing two women who were witnesses in the House Ethics Committee's investigation into now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz is calling for the release of the committee's report, telling ABC News that one of his clients testified that she witnessed the Florida congressman having sex with a minor.
   
   "My client testified to the House Ethics Committee that she witnessed Matt Gaetz having sex with a minor," Florida attorney Joel Leppard told ABC News.
   
   "Democracy demands transparency. Release the Gaetz Ethics report," said Leppard, who represents two women who sat for closed-door testimony with the committee over the summer."
   
   I'm going to be real blunt here..  Garland was a real weenie in not charging Gaetz.  Always to timid, tentative.
   
   https://abcnews.go.com/US/exclusive-wom … =115897603

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      Credence2posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      What is that they say about birds of a feather, Willow?
      
      Gaetz is basically the stuff that Trump is made of.

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   Willowarborposted 7 weeks ago

   Dropped charges do not equal innocence.  Dropping charges simply means the prosecution is not pursuing the case further at that time, not that the person is cleared of any wrongdoing.

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      Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      What exactly do you mean by "dropped charges"? From everything I've seen, there’s no record of Matt Gaetz being formally charged. He was accused and investigated by the DOJ, but after a lengthy review, they didn’t find enough evidence to bring any charges against him. Afterward, Congress opened its own investigation, which also ended without releasing any findings or taking further action after over a year.
      
      This kind of allegation shouldn’t carry weight unless new evidence emerges or the DOJ decides to reengage. Do you think the DOJ didn’t conduct a thorough investigation? Personally, I find that hard to believe. If anything, I’d expect them to pursue every lead aggressively, especially given how polarizing Gaetz is and how much political pressure likely surrounded this case. It makes me think they simply didn’t have the basis for a case.

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         Willowarborposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

         "Do you think the DOJ didn’t conduct a thorough investigation?"
         
         I'm sure they did a thorough investigation but Garland is to meek and too tentative too do anything that looks like it may be political.   The decision not to charge, does not equate to innocence in my eyes.

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    Credence2posted 7 weeks ago

    My Gawd, have you heard? Trump is nominating the "Wizard of Oz", or should it be Lizard, head an important federal agency?
    
    "President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance programs for millions of older, poor and disabled Americans and selected Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department."
    
    My wife fell for his acai berry scam that he was pushing about 20 years ago. He is a prime snake oil salesman and the last person that I want to see in a post like this. Truly a quack, extraordinaire
    
    It is gonna be Helter-Skelter and as far as Trump is concerned, the dust will never settle.

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       Willowarborposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

       Jus one under qualified nominee with questionable judgement after another.
       
       Oz  has  lengthy track record of dubious statement, to put it mildly. He once even got in trouble with the FDA for suggesting that common brands of apple juice have unsafe levels of arsenic...
       
       Senate Republicans must pay a price if they choose to confirm this bunch or choose to engineer a fake recess .

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          Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

          You need to do more research before making such a statement. Most of us here might remember this problem with apple juice. This is one reason I have been asking your age. You don't seem to recall some very obvious issues, that were covered widely by media.
          
          Yes, it is factual that the FDA has raised concerns about unsafe levels of arsenic in certain apple juice brands. In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set a limit for inorganic arsenic in apple juice, following growing concerns over the levels of arsenic in some juices on the market. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be found in water, air, and soil, but it can also be present in higher levels in some food products due to contamination from pesticides or industrial pollution.
          
          The FDA's limit for inorganic arsenic in apple juice is set at 10 parts per billion (ppb), which is the same as the limit for drinking water. In 2011, the FDA conducted testing on apple juice brands and found that some juices contained arsenic levels above this threshold, although they stated that the overall risk to public health was low. They also clarified that much of the arsenic found in apple juice was organic arsenic, which is generally considered less harmful than inorganic arsenic, but still, the concern about arsenic exposure led to increased scrutiny of juice brands.
          
          Since then, the FDA has continued to monitor apple juice and other food products for arsenic, and they have taken action when brands exceed safe levels. The issue helped raise awareness about the potential for contaminants in food and led to regulatory efforts to better protect public health.
          
          Arsenic is a highly toxic substance that can cause both immediate and long-term health effects. The most significant risks from chronic exposure include cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological damage, and developmental problems. Because arsenic can accumulate in the body over time, even low levels of exposure can be dangerous in the long run. Limiting exposure to arsenic, especially in drinking water and food, is crucial for maintaining public health.
          
          But have no fear --- we still have a bit of poison in our food and water.
          The FDA's limit for inorganic arsenic in apple juice is set at 10 parts per billion (ppb), which is the same as the limit for drinking water.
          
          So do we need Bobby and Oz? Maybe...
          
          You seem quick to insult well-educated (both Harvard Grad)  Oz well suited for the job he was appointed. Why?   It appears you completely trust the FDA, odd with how many times they have been caught feeding us poisons --- but some prefer full-out Government control. Some like marching to a tune they have been offered, some don't. That would most definitely be OZ and Bobby.

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             Willowarborposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

             Do we need Oz? 
             
             Scientific American says no.   Dr Oz shouldn't be a senator or a doctor...
             
             Dr. Oz, has long pushed misleading, science-free and unproven alternative therapies such as homeopathy, as well as fad diets, detoxes and cleanses. Some of these things have been potentially harmful, including hydroxychloroquine, which he once touted would be beneficial in the treatment or prevention of COVID. This assertion has been thoroughly debunked.
             
             And teaming up with RFK jr?  It's interesting that I don't think you've addressed any of the crazy things Junior has said...
             
             https://www.scientificamerican.com/arti … -a-doctor/

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                Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                I’m not going to waste time on a diversion—we were talking about arsenic-laden apple juice. You tend to ruminate and shift the topic, and I’m not interested in that kind of conversation. I’ve shared my views on RFK Jr. and Oz, and it’s clear we won’t agree. It’s as simple as that. You make statements like—
                
                "Oz  has  lengthy track record of dubious statement, to put it mildly. He once even got in trouble with the FDA for suggesting that common brands of apple juice have unsafe levels of arsenic.."
                
                When your statement is criticized and found to have unnecessarily slandered someone, you just divert to more. I could easily tear apart every word you've said about Oz, but I'm not going to waste my time on your comments. They're often filled with hyperbole and seem to have an intentional dramatic flair.

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                   Willowarborposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                   I don't believe I've shifted the topic or diverted. My premise is that Oz is not qualified and has advanced misinformation. 
                   
                   The American Medical Association’s Journal of Ethics has called him “a dangerous rogue unfit for the office of America’s doctor.”
                   
                   In 2014, a study in the British Medical Journal found that more than half the recommendations made on “The Dr. Oz Show” were either not backed up by, or contradicted, scientific research.”
                   
                   A group of 10 doctors who called for him to be fired from a faculty position at Columbia University, arguing he had shown a “disdain for science.” (The university appeared to quietly cut its public ties with Oz in 2022.)
                   
                   In 2014, a Senate subcommittee grilled Dr. Oz about his endorsements of weight loss products, with Senator Claire McCaskill telling him that “the scientific community is almost monolithic against you in terms of the efficacy of a few products that you have called miracles.”
                   
                   He admitted before that panel that his claims often “don’t have the scientific muster to present as fact.” A few months later, the researchers behind a green coffee bean extract study Dr. Oz featured on his show retracted the paper. And in 2018, Dr. Oz reached a $5.25 million deal in a lawsuit that accused him of exaggerating the benefits of weight loss supplements.
                   
                   
                   And to top it off?  he has no experience running a large government bureaucracy like CMS, which administers Medicare and Medicaid and conducts other services like inspecting nursing homes.
                   
                   This is the best Trump could do? This is the best that our nation has to offer?  This is a joke.

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          Credence2posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

          More parlor tricks so that Trump can get his criminal and unqualified nominees snuck in under the cover of darkness. I say don't make it easy for him. He will find every way possible to circumvent the process, most of them being unprecedented.
          
          https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7r5e3gz7o
          
          By the way I think that you are old enough.....

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             Willowarborposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

             "By the way I think that you are old enough....."
             
             I appreciate that Credence!    I welcome any criticism of the content I've posted but trying to discredit others based on age is over the line for me.   Diversity is a strength, that includes age. 

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                Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                My frustration comes from having addressed your comments, not all, but most of them, and your frequent diversions which are certainly frustrating. I’ve asked your age several times for a reason—I would be more than willing to show understanding and patience if I felt your age might explain some of your posts, as well as your diversions.

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       Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

       It sounds like you see a lot of potential in Dr. Oz working with RFK Jr. Given Oz's extensive background in both medicine and business, he could certainly bring a unique and knowledgeable perspective to RFK Jr.'s team. His scientific expertise, particularly in understanding the human body, would be valuable in addressing health-related issues, while his business degree could help with strategic decision-making and navigating complex political landscapes. It could be an intriguing collaboration!
       
       Yes, Dr. Mehmet Oz's educational and professional background is quite impressive. After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in biology, he went on to earn both his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.  So, maybe not just a snake oil salesman. His bio is impressive.
       
       Dr. Oz also served as a professor in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University and held the position of vice-chair of surgery. His clinical expertise includes performing thousands of heart surgeries, making him well-regarded in the medical community

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          Credence2posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

          Yes, Sharlee, Oz may have the pedigree and credentials, but does he have the ethics? These posts require that the candidate dedicate him or herself to public service. Any "warm" body just won't do. Is it a coincidence that virtual every Trump nominee is controversial in a negative way?
          
          I am going to have a great time carving up this Trump fellow with my quill. Death by a thousand cuts?

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             Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

             I don't feel it fair to insult this man's ethics, just because my PC allows me to.I think that shows  I have poor ethics.
             
             Come on do a majority of the swamp people in Washington have ethics? I predict Trump's team will do wonders, and in the end, most Americans will be very happy with the progress they bring about.

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                Credence2posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                No one is an angel in politics but it comes down to magnitude and extent. I say that nominees like OZ and Gaetz cross the line. But, obviously those people are OK for you. But, We will see how well they negotiate the minefield that is coming their way as part of any confirmation process? Will it be OK for the Congress in their roles of advise and consent?

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                   Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                   It will be a minefield.  Thus far I think Trump has picked a team of like-minded. I do feel he could have avoided a blowup. However, I like Gaetz --he is known for his staunch conservative ideologies, often aligning with the more populist and libertarian aspects of the Republican Party. He’s an outspoken supporter of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and a strong national defense. He has also consistently advocated for a more aggressive approach to immigration reform and has been a vocal critic of what he views as political corruption in Washington, D.C. Gaetz is a staunch ally of Trump and often echoes Trump's views on issues like election integrity, media bias, and America's foreign policy.
                   
                   On the more controversial side, Gaetz has been a proponent of challenging the status quo in Congress, pushing for changes to the establishment's ways of doing business. He’s been involved in efforts to hold the government accountable, particularly when it comes to the FBI and the Department of Justice. His positions have garnered both significant support from his base, who appreciate his combative stance against the establishment, and criticism from opponents who view his rhetoric as divisive or extreme.
                   
                   Overall, Matt Gaetz embodies a strong, unapologetic conservative voice, with a focus on shaking up the political system and promoting what he believes are common-sense, American-first policies. His ideological stance is often described as very much in line with the populist wave within the GOP, advocating for policies that prioritize American interests above international commitments.
                   
                   Note—It’s being reported today that he has requested a confirmation hearing to defend his qualifications for the job, rather than opting for a recess.

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                abwilliamsposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                I think it goes without saying, "swamp people" (at least, the swamp dwelling people in D.C.) do not have ethics, nor anything else which aligns with, or closely resembles, ethics!

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                   Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                   It’s become far too common for people to throw around insults about ethics and other issues, with many feeling emboldened and entitled to do so. While this is a political forum where political figures are discussed, I believe that if someone is going to offer an insult, they should have something solid to support their viewpoint. In general, we should strive to be fair and as factual as possible when expressing our opinions or criticisms.

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                      abwilliamsposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                      Oh I could elaborate all day long on the corrupt, swampy, deep state dwellers, but, typically, take those rants to the Articles Section.

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                         Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

                         Me too...

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    GA Andersonposted 7 weeks ago

    The first 'Oops?" Gaetz withdraws his nomination today, 11/21/24.
    
    GA

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       Willowarborposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

       That ethics report must have been scathing.

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          IslandBitesposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

          According to CNN, they contacted him for reaction on what they were about to report live. There was no answer, but the withdrawal.
          
          The woman who says she had sex when she was a minor with then-Rep. Matt Gaetz told the House Ethics Committee she had two sexual encounters with him at one party in 2017, sources familiar with her testimony tell CNN.
          
          The woman, who was 17 years old at the time, testified that the second sexual encounter, which has not previously been reported, included another adult woman. She also testified to both sexual encounters in a civil deposition as part of a related lawsuit, sources said.
          
          After being asked for comment for this story, Gaetz announced he was backing out as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee.

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    abwilliamsposted 7 weeks ago

    He wasn't charged because there's no evidence of him intentionally pursuing a minor or of pedophilia.
    Herman Cain (R) was accused of sexual impropriety by random women back when he was making a run for the White House.  For the sake of his family, he chose to withdraw. Gaetz has stepped down, so the focus can remain the focus, and, I suspect, for the sake of his family. He is now a married man.

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    GA Andersonposted 7 weeks ago

    Talk about getting whiplash . . .
    
    Pam Bondi picked for AG in less than 6 hours.
    
    I heard the announcement. I saw her picture. I spent 120 seconds checking her Wiki. And boom, an instant 'theory' lept to mind:
    
    A Trump master stroke. Gaetz was the bait. The Democrats will be lost arguing who is the next 'worst person' to attack and Bondi will sail through.
    
    GA

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       Ken Burgessposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

       Agree... Bondi will make the cut.
       
       Gabbard will make the cut.
       
       Clearly Trump is afraid of strong women... won't put any in positions of real authority...

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          Sharlee01posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

          Good choice. Wow!   Not much one can say other than smooth sailing.  However, I am sure the Washington slime is roaming around as I write looking for fodder.  I mean how long until we see what Google U can provide us right here?

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