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Home Front: Politix
Democrats OK with letting Mad Dog into Pentagon
2016-12-08
[Iran Press TV] Democratic politicians will not take issue with an expedited process designed to allow former General James Mattis to serve as US President-elect Donald Trump
...New York real estate developer, described by Dems as illiterate, racist, misogynistic, and what ever other unpleasant descriptions they can think of, elected by the rest of us as 45th President of the United States...
’s pick to lead the military, says House Minority Leader Nancy San Fran Nan Pelosi
Congresswoman-for-Life from the San Francisco Bay Area, born into a family of professional politicians. Formerly Speaker of the House, but it's not her fault they lost. Really. Noted for her heavily botoxed grimace...
"I don’t think that will be an obstacle -- maybe for some," stated the Caliphornia, an impregnable bastion of the Democratic Party, Democrat on Wednesday.

The future president nominated the hawkish commander, known as "Mad Dog," during a "Thank You Tour" stop in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Tuesday.

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

The hawkish general, who retired in 2013, cannot be appointed to the post as law requires defense secretaries to be out of uniform for at least seven years before reclaiming the position.

The law is cited as an effort to maintain civilian control of the US military.

"The overriding principal since the revolution of our country has been the civilian control of the military. Only in recent history was that diverted from ... in 1950 when George Marshall was granted a waiver to serve as secretary of defense even though he had not been out of the military for seven years," Pelosi said.
Posted by:Fred

#18  Pelosi should sue her taxidermist.
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418   2016-12-08 22:18  

#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  

#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  

#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  

#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  

#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  

#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  

#11  "law"
Posted by: Frank G   2016-12-08 09:10  

#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  

#9  I think they need 60%.

You can change the law with 50+%
Posted by: Procopius2k   2016-12-08 08:55  

#8  Is that graphic from a Madame Tussauds exhibit ?
Posted by: Besoeker   2016-12-08 08:18  

#7  Consider the source. Either Iran Press TV or Nancy Pelosi - same level of intellect.
Posted by: Bobby   2016-12-08 08:14  

#6  I think they need 60%.
Posted by: gorb   2016-12-08 08:06  

#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  

#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  

#3  They know he has plans?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2016-12-08 02:23  

#2  Say no to his appointment, and I might use the force to throat punch them.
Posted by: newc   2016-12-08 00:59  

#1  They are just afraid he would knife hand them to death.
Posted by: DarthVader   2016-12-08 00:11  

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