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Democrats OK with letting Mad Dog into Pentagon

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Posted by Fred 2016-12-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11128 views ] Top

#1 They are just afraid he would knife hand them to death.

Posted by DarthVader 2016-12-08 00:11|| 2016-12-08 00:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Say no to his appointment, and I might use the force to throat punch them.

Posted by newc 2016-12-08 00:59|| 2016-12-08 00:59|| Front Page Top

#3 They know he has plans?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-12-08 02:23|| 2016-12-08 02:23|| Front Page Top

#4 I have plans for the first FEMA camp.

Private tentage is sold out and no longer available.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-12-08 05:34|| 2016-12-08 05:34|| Front Page Top

#5 Apart from confirmation by the Senate, Mattis would also need a Democratic-backed waiver so he can be assigned the post.

??

Technically with control of both Houses, why would they need any backing from the Donks? It's not a amendment to the Constitution.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-12-08 07:57|| 2016-12-08 07:57|| Front Page Top

#6 I think they need 60%.

Posted by gorb 2016-12-08 08:06|| 2016-12-08 08:06|| Front Page Top

#7 Consider the source. Either Iran Press TV or Nancy Pelosi - same level of intellect.

Posted by Bobby 2016-12-08 08:14|| 2016-12-08 08:14|| Front Page Top

#8 Is that graphic from a Madame Tussauds exhibit ?

Posted by Besoeker 2016-12-08 08:18|| 2016-12-08 08:18|| Front Page Top

#9 I think they need 60%.

You can change the law with 50+%

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-12-08 08:55|| 2016-12-08 08:55|| Front Page Top

#10 The Legislature's aw restricting picks to 7 yrs post-service is unconstitutional. The Senate has Advice and Consent rights but cannot otherwise restrict the Executive from making any picks he or she chooses

Posted by Frank G 2016-12-08 09:09|| 2016-12-08 09:09|| Front Page Top

#11 "law"

Posted by Frank G 2016-12-08 09:10|| 2016-12-08 09:10|| Front Page Top

#12 I believe the argument is doing to be more along the line of Congress' authority to make the laws governing land and naval forces. As a GO, even retired, he is subject to recall per that authority.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-12-08 11:11|| 2016-12-08 11:11|| Front Page Top

#13 I thought the Democrats did away with the 60% requirement and now a simple majority is needed. I remember a few Democrats had bit of remorse last week for changing it.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2016-12-08 11:39|| 2016-12-08 11:39|| Front Page Top

#14 They need only 50% on appointments. But they need 60% on waiver of 7 year requirement. Unless it is attached to a CR.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2016-12-08 12:35|| 2016-12-08 12:35|| Front Page Top

#15 Always remember this quote from defensive handguns class:

“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”

Posted by Alaska Paul 2016-12-08 14:17|| 2016-12-08 14:17|| Front Page Top

#16 "Is that graphic from a Madame Tussauds exhibit?"

Naaaahhh, #9 Mr. B - it's a real picture of Pelousy.

Madame Tussaud's stuff is more life-like.

Posted by Barbara 2016-12-08 16:05|| 2016-12-08 16:05|| Front Page Top

#17 Wahahhaaha....I'll bet you're a stitch after a drink or two. High-Five to you Barb :-)

Posted by Besoeker 2016-12-08 16:07|| 2016-12-08 16:07|| Front Page Top

#18 Pelosi should sue her taxidermist.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2016-12-08 22:18|| 2016-12-08 22:18|| Front Page Top

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