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ScubaWolf from South Carolina Since: Feb, 2020
#339901: Nov 17th 2020 at 4:42:11 PM

[up] That is the million dollar question.

"In a move surprising absolutely no one"
CookingCat Since: Jul, 2018
#339902: Nov 17th 2020 at 5:35:27 PM

Looks like that firing could backfire on Trump, as Krebs is now allowed to speak to Biden: https://mobile.twitter.com/NatashaBertrand/status/1328859851208974342

singularityshot Since: Dec, 2012
#339903: Nov 17th 2020 at 5:44:44 PM

It got lost in the cross talk, but the question was asked regarding who Biden might pick for AG and what that may imply for potential investigations.

I suppose the first caveat is that if the Republicans do retain control of the Senate it does limit Biden's options - so it would rule out anyone openly hostile to Republicans (Adam Schiff comes to mind here).

But who are the other options, and what would be their priorities given that Biden wants to be hands off?

I imagine for example that if Doug Jones got the nod we'd see an increased focus on right wing domestic terror and white supremacist groups. This may then lead on to police reform and other criminal justice matters. But I don't think we'll see "political" investigations under Doug Jones.

I'm trying to think who would be willing to take on these investigations. I imagine it would have to be someone fairly senior, such that this would be their last job before retiring. Someone politically savvy, who can deal with all the flack that's bound to come their way (and keep it off Biden as well). Someone who can articulate a greater vision for the country, so that the investigations are seen to be in the national interest rather than for party political gain (as the Republicans will try to characterise them as).

I'm struggling to think of anyone who's name isn't Obama - and that's clearly never going to happen so who else would qualify?

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#339904: Nov 17th 2020 at 5:52:44 PM

Biden can appoint an acting Attorney General and any other cabinet picks.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
singularityshot Since: Dec, 2012
#339905: Nov 17th 2020 at 6:03:27 PM

[up] Okay, thank you, but that doesn't really answer my questions or move the conversation on.

I'd also suggest that an acting AG isn't going to have the political capital to undertake any of the investigations we may desire given the perception of their ineligibility to be a confirmed AG.

CookingCat Since: Jul, 2018
#339906: Nov 17th 2020 at 6:13:27 PM

Trump's Nevada electors are suing to have Trump declared the winner of the state or the election annulled entirely: https://twitter.com/bencjacobs/status/1328832941309513729s=21

Edited by CookingCat on Nov 17th 2020 at 6:16:03 AM

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
Perseus Since: Nov, 2009
#339908: Nov 17th 2020 at 6:16:30 PM

Fixed it.

And, well. Of course they are.

Edited by Perseus on Nov 18th 2020 at 1:19:01 AM

clemont107 Mega Togekiss?! from Land of Missed Opportunities (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Mega Togekiss?!
#339909: Nov 17th 2020 at 6:20:52 PM

[up][up][up]At this point I think he's so irrationally angry that he's trying to ensure he doesn't leave his position of power. Because in his warped mind, he is The Chosen One.

Edited by clemont107 on Nov 17th 2020 at 9:23:28 AM

"Wow, no Mega Togekiss in Legends Z-A. Or any non-Froslass new Sinnoh Mega Evolutions. Round of applause, everybody." - Dawn
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#339910: Nov 17th 2020 at 6:26:08 PM

"We're suing to have the election annulled because Trump lost."

My reaction:

Disgusted, but not surprised
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#339912: Nov 17th 2020 at 7:26:28 PM

[up] Huh. Didn't know WaPo was giving election news for free/no paywall.

RainehDaze Nero Fangirl (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#339914: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:12:19 PM

Newsmax, funnily, informed Trump it wasn't for sale and they had no interest in becoming Trump TV.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#339915: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:20:55 PM

I almost envy these assholes' ability to substitute reality with a version of their own liking.

I'd really prefer that the last four years were some deranged coma dream, for starters.

Disgusted, but not surprised
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#339916: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:22:28 PM

I am reminded how 1984 sales skyrocketed with Trump's election.

I severely underestimated what others saw that Trump would attack the very concept of Truth.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
Bur from Flyover Country (Living Relic) Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
#339917: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:24:13 PM

My boss currently has quotes from 1984 taped to his door.

He reads Red State and thinks the Democrats are the Party.

The disconnect is a little awe-inspiring, especially since he's a pretty great boss.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#339918: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:25:34 PM

[up]There's a reason Affably Evil is a thing. Even someone who is perfectly friendly and decent to the people they know can support some truly alarming causes.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Redmess Redmess from Netherlands Since: Feb, 2014
Redmess
#339919: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:32:47 PM

To be fair, 1984 sells good every time anything remotely dystopian happens in the world. It really is the golden goose of novels in that way.

Hope shines brightest in the darkest times
CookingCat Since: Jul, 2018
#339920: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:32:48 PM

[up]x7 Isn't this old news?

Edited by CookingCat on Nov 17th 2020 at 8:33:06 AM

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#339921: Nov 17th 2020 at 8:40:04 PM

[up]No it isn't. Unless you think a few days is old news.

Edited by M84 on Nov 18th 2020 at 12:40:38 AM

Disgusted, but not surprised
Perseus Since: Nov, 2009
#339923: Nov 17th 2020 at 9:17:03 PM

Same old shit. People can't stand the idea of anyone having it better than them.

Altris from the Vortex Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#339924: Nov 17th 2020 at 9:21:20 PM

And of course they dress it up as "you should get a job and work hard to pay off your debt like I did". It's not about work ethic, the entire business of student loans is predatory and telling its prey to just work harder is victim blaming.

So, let's hang an anchor from the sun... also my Tumblr
CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#339925: Nov 17th 2020 at 9:40:22 PM

We can't put necessary policy on hold because old people are resentful. What isn't sticking in their craws at any given moment?

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."

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