AG Yates has been relieved of her position by Trump administration
- Thread starter Pastry
- Start date
- Status
Neverthelesser
Member
The timing is all just so...strange. What I don't understand is why the Trump administration would do this with Jeff Sessions' final confirmation hearing tomorrow? If they're essentially branding Yates as a traitor and somebody who is politicizing an office that shouldn't be swayed by politics, they should know that Democrats in the Senate will pound Sessions on being a political pawn.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
welp full accelerationism is on the menu now boys
At this rate? Definitely. This shit isn't sustainable.
Won't matter, he'll be walked in by the GOP.
You think that but....
JaseMath
Member
Over the weekend, a bunch of us—many of which who started the night as strangers—debated over and agreed with this sentiment. Most of us wouldn't be devastated.
I can't fucking believe a statement from the White House says that Yates "betrayed the Department of Justice".
"BETRAYED".
This is straight out fascism. I am staggered that they actually used that word. They aren't even trying to hide it, this sets a very dangerous precedent. It's considered "betrayal" to not blindly agree with everything the president
"BETRAYED".
This is straight out fascism. I am staggered that they actually used that word. They aren't even trying to hide it, this sets a very dangerous precedent. It's considered "betrayal" to not blindly agree with everything the president
Didn't know they had their own gallows.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
It's going to add a wrinkle to the Sessions confirmation hearing. Will he follow the law, or just toadie up to Trump?
Hopefully enough members of congress remember their spines long enough to make that point loud and clear.
Also she was the only person capable of approving international warrants so they can't do that until the congress approves someone.
Bruce Springsteen
Member
This isn't surprising and legally many questioned her statements
She was basically resigning when she made that political statement
She was basically resigning when she made that political statement
It's quite likely that the press release is his message to the Justice Department. IE, "You're in my way, and you're next."
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
Yep, we elected a Fascist, and so many people said it was hyperbole before the election.
Why am I not surprised you don't see the problem with this or the statement? lol
ExplodingKetchup
Member
What do we do now? Republicans won't go against him because of the party line and Dems aren't strong enough. I feel powerless.
everyday math
Banned
Well legally what she did was fine.
thenight11
Member
Shimon Prokupecz ‏@ShimonPro 2m2 minutes ago
More
President Trump did not call Acting Attorney General Sally Yates to fire her. She was told by hand-delivered letter.
More
President Trump did not call Acting Attorney General Sally Yates to fire her. She was told by hand-delivered letter.
I'd piss on his grave.
Prof. Bathtub
Member
Sorry about the previous tweet. Though here's one that's perhaps even dumber, though not from an administration official.
https://twitter.com/newtgingrich/status/826263077662425088
https://twitter.com/newtgingrich/status/826263077662425088
He'll have blood coming out of his eyes, blood coming out of his... wherever.So what shade of red will Sean Spicers eyes be when he has to tackle this issue
I can't tell... better than a trump tweet?
She made Trump mad, so she had to go. Made an example of her, see, for the others that are still around. Do what I say or you're fired.
We've only just begun...
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Honestly is this craziest start to a presidency ever? I mean besides VP's taking over after the death of a president.
What a coward.
A Link to the Past
Banned
Republicans are so incompatible with progress that they have literally chosen to upend the government for the party
A government with one Republican in power is a failed government.
A government with one Republican in power is a failed government.
everyday math
Banned
Again this hasn't been done since Nixon and they could have just waited until tomorrow. Yea I'm sure she expected it. It's still shows that Trump and his admin has no regard of the law and only want an AG that will agree with him, and not the constiution.
This should scare everyone.
It feels like it's been years since the inauguration.
Before the election seems like a lifetime ago.
yikes he really wanted her out tonight
Lord Frieza
Member
It's not surprising, but it's fascist in nature regardless. The real horrifying thing afterward is the press release. That shit is straight out of North Korea level propaganda. Just lacked labeling her a pedophile to discredit her character and morals.
archreaper93
Member
Nope. He'll be emperor.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Back in the day this would be the grounds for civil war or another one of them there independence wars. I guess America ain't worth actually fighting over anymore.
NullPointer
Member
Whats with none of these assholes knowing how to use quotation marks?
BronsonLee
Member
lol what the fuck is with him and firing people by mail
How About No
Member
Holleee shit that was fast, Jesus christ
And that press release is scary shit. BETRAYED
And that press release is scary shit. BETRAYED
(contd) The hand was her husbands and it was stuck to the end of a quivering arrow
RastaMentality
Banned
dana boente's twitter is locked. they're probably scrubbing tweets.
What a baby.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
link?
BoboBrazil
Member
Fox News sucking Trump's dick will mean 30-40% of the country will support him. They Brain wash people.
We need some cyber attack on FOX news and kill their network.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
ElRenoRaven
Member
Where is anonymous when you need them?
Being let go was expected, he'd look weak if he didn't. Much respect to Yates, who can now leave with her dignity in tact. smh at official White House statements that read like shitty internet comments. What an embarrassment this administration is going to be.
His cult will eat shit like this up, and I can only imagine it gets more unhinged and authoritarian from here. I have to believe that a perpetually vicious, nasty and hyperpartisan White House is a losing strategy in the long term. The early disapproval and public unrest gives me hope and the alternative is too depressing.
His cult will eat shit like this up, and I can only imagine it gets more unhinged and authoritarian from here. I have to believe that a perpetually vicious, nasty and hyperpartisan White House is a losing strategy in the long term. The early disapproval and public unrest gives me hope and the alternative is too depressing.
Velcro Fly
Member
- Status