On Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:51:29 +0000
Martin Harran <martinharran@gmail.com> wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

The Rays!

(I thought this as soon as I heard on the radio this morning).
But the 'judges who don't think "freedom is a good thing" meme' was already out there.

that and stopping the sciencey people NSIDC? saying bad things about the world's climate.

It's the same approach that the gun lobby take to reporting of shooting stats - just don't.

Post-truth.

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Bah, and indeed, Humbug

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Martin Harran <martinharran@gmail.com> wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

And Matt Gaetz for DOJ. As Steve Bannon had said before…flood the zone with shit.

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erik simpson <eastside.erik@gmail.com> wrote:

On 11/15/24 8:09 AM, Kestrel Clayton wrote:

On 15-Nov-24 08:09, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

Martin Harran <martinharran@gmail.com> wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

And Matt Gaetz for DOJ. As Steve Bannon had said before…flood the zone >>> with
shit.

Gaetz is a child sex trafficker. I don't want to hear Republican voters
whine about "protecting women" or "what about the CHILDREN?!" ever, EVER
again.

Trump, whatever is other qualities may be, is a very shrewd politician.
He recognizes that many of his followers are embarrassments to his administration. Appointing Gaetz gets him out of congress. The next
step is an "arrangement" (contract, in effect), to deny his
confirmation, and return him whence he came.

If not in Congress or heading DOJ he’s probably eyeing governor of
Floriduh. That sucks too.

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Kestrel Clayton <richZIG.e.clayZIGton@gmail.com> wrote:

On 15-Nov-24 08:09, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

Martin Harran <martinharran@gmail.com> wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

And Matt Gaetz for DOJ. As Steve Bannon had said before…flood the zone with
shit.

Gaetz is a child sex trafficker. I don't want to hear Republican voters
whine about "protecting women" or "what about the CHILDREN?!" ever, EVER again.

Seems ironic too since a good number of Trump’s GQP base fell for
Pizzagate.

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John Harshman <john.harshman@gmail.com> wrote:

On 11/15/24 3:51 AM, Martin Harran wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

It's entirely possible that the Senate will refuse to confirm at least
some of Trump's insane appointments. And Kennedy seems the most insane
of them all, though the competition is fierce.

Childhood diseases may make a huge comeback. They have a friend in RFK Jr.

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On 2024-11-15 04:51, Martin Harran wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

I'm still waiting to see what Ted Nugent will be appointed to.

André

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To email remove 'invalid' & replace 'gm' with well known Google mail
service.

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André G. Isaak <agisaak@gm.invalid> wrote:

On 2024-11-15 04:51, Martin Harran wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

I'm still waiting to see what Ted Nugent will be appointed to.

He and Kid Rock to President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities?
May as well have Joe Rogan lead the President's Council on Sports, Fitness
and Nutrition because he is an overblown meathead. Weird how his penchant
for conspiracism was apparent through his character on NewsRadio.

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Martin Harran <martinharran@gmail.com> wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

Just wait till you have a crationist for education,

Jan

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On 11/15/2024 11:28 AM, erik simpson wrote:

On 11/15/24 8:09 AM, Kestrel Clayton wrote:

On 15-Nov-24 08:09, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

Martin Harran <martinharran@gmail.com> wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken
over the asylum.

And Matt Gaetz for DOJ. As Steve Bannon had said before…flood the
zone with
shit.

Gaetz is a child sex trafficker. I don't want to hear Republican
voters whine about "protecting women" or "what about the CHILDREN?!"
ever, EVER again.

Trump, whatever is other qualities may be, is a very shrewd politician.
He recognizes that many of his followers are embarrassments to his administration.  Appointing Gaetz gets him out of congress.  The next
step is an "arrangement" (contract, in effect), to deny his
confirmation, and return him whence he came.

You're making the assumption that the senate is going to do their job.
Trump can make recess appointments. It's then up to the various senate committees to hold confirmation hearings. There is no timeline for this
in the constitution.
Don't be surprised when trump convinces the senate to take a recess so
that he can appoint his cabinet picks, then take no confirmation action
when they return. Think a republican senate won't abdicate their responsibility? I have two words for you: Merrick Garland.

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erik simpson <eastside.erik@gmail.com> wrote:

On 11/19/24 1:24 PM, Zen Cycle wrote:

On 11/15/2024 11:28 AM, erik simpson wrote:

On 11/15/24 8:09 AM, Kestrel Clayton wrote:

On 15-Nov-24 08:09, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

Martin Harran <martinharran@gmail.com> wrote:

Robert Kennedy as Health Secretary - the lunatics really have taken >>>>>> over the asylum.

And Matt Gaetz for DOJ. As Steve Bannon had said before…flood the
zone with
shit.

Gaetz is a child sex trafficker. I don't want to hear Republican
voters whine about "protecting women" or "what about the CHILDREN?!"
ever, EVER again.

Trump, whatever is other qualities may be, is a very shrewd
politician. He recognizes that many of his followers are
embarrassments to his administration.  Appointing Gaetz gets him out
of congress.  The next step is an "arrangement" (contract, in effect),
to deny his confirmation, and return him whence he came.

You're making the assumption that the senate is going to do their job.
Trump can make recess appointments. It's then up to the various senate
committees to hold confirmation hearings. There is no timeline for this
in the constitution.
Don't be surprised when trump convinces the senate to take a recess so
that he can appoint his cabinet picks, then take no confirmation action
when they return. Think a republican senate won't abdicate their
responsibility? I have two words for you: Merrick Garland.

You misunderstand me. I'm not making any assumptions. I try to pay no attention to whatever Trump says, just seeing what he does. This is my
last response to anything labeled "politics" for reasons already stated.

Really? The fun is just starting:
“Joseph Ladapo, who as Florida’s top health official questioned the safety of Covid vaccines and repeatedly resisted public health recommendations, is
a leading contender for a senior role at the Department of Health and Human Services. Advisers are debating whether he should be CDC director, surgeon general or Kennedy’s assistant secretary for health.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/19/trump-transition-health-finalists-00190365

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