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What the fuck is this bullshit? (x.com)

submitted 4 months ago by Powderhorn@beehaw.org to c/politics@beehaw.org

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Look: I don't like to go that strong on a hed, but this is a "representative" going off on a constituent for asking a basic question.

Let's not mince words. I have decent gaydar from my time as a raver. I think she assessed the situation correctly, but the reaction was uncalled for. I hope she gets primaried to hell.

Because that's where someone like this belongs.

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[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

some reps are ejecting people for dissenting opinions

And some are refusing to hold town halls. Which would explain why he "ambushed" her. Being fobbed off by her office doesn't cut it, she needs to face the music. I understand his frustration and so should she.

Here are about 15 examples of MTG ejecting dissenters, two of whom were tased.

Here is the citizens grilling Senator Grassley about the abduction and deportation of the Venezuelans. I bet this guy doesn't hold.any more town halls (Grassley is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.)

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Grassley is the ranking member of Judiciary. He's not the chair.

[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Chair
of the Senate Judiciary Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office Jan 3, 2025

Ranking Member
of the Senate Judiciary Committee
In office Feb 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2023

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Grassley

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Wikipedia can be wrong. The GOP controls the Senate, meaning Grassley can't be chair. Let's please not claim things that aren't true.

[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Uhhh... Grassley is R-IA.... He's GOP.

https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/members

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yep, I fucked up. Apologies.

[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Why would you think he was a Democrat anyhow? It was a Town Hall video showing...

citizens grilling Senator Grassley about the abduction and deportation of the Venezuelans.

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I was being a fucking idiot. Simple as that.

[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

It's fine. You were not rude about it. That's why I am here not Reddit.

Am impressed that you recalled Grassley's previous role in the committee.