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Becky Schneider's avatar

The entire cabinet is not qualified to do the jobs they were confirmed to do by the Senate. I think it's time for We the People to start wrongful death litigation and anything else we can come up with to take care of all of these IDIOTS! They're not doing their jobs as it is, so the distraction and possible jail time shouldn't make it any worse.

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Kim T's avatar

💯 I haven’t heard any families pursing wrongful death lawsuits yet or requests for autopsies. Maybe they don’t know the they can in this situation? I hope there’s lawyers/advocates who initiates and contacts the families to start filling wrongful death lawsuits against ICE.

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RX MAN's avatar

What will it take to get rid of this clown show. What will it take to impeach Trump? The problem is even if he is impeached and thrown out of the office then an even bigger clown will take over. “ Show me a sofa I don’t love.”

This is absolute madness for our country

What can he do that is so egregious that it will give the Republicans the backbone to pursue the impeachment of this orange blob I personally don’t think the voting public understands the seriousness of what is happening to our country. Let’s hear from everyone who reads this and can come up with some thoughts and educated suggestions, not the usual stuff that we know will never happen. One idea is the Epstein files, though they will not do much to the diehard cult. The reasoning is that after all they know about his history, they still love him. Hopefully the files will open the minds of the voters on the fence, and the independents who will understand his total incompetence, but also of the complete Incompetence of his cabinet. A good way to start is to bombard the Republican Congress, with peaceful calls, and letters. There’s a law that’s been around for a while, called the Peter Principal which is “rising to your level of incompetence” (L.J. Peter)The current government is a perfect example of the Peter Principal. “. In time every post tends to be occupied by an employee who is incompetent to carry out its duties.” (Hull)

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jonquist1's avatar

Repuglicans prove that you can walk upright without a spine!

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Winston Smith London Oceania's avatar

We need a blue tsunami in 2026. Overwhelming majorities in both chambers. Then maybe, just maybe, we can get this country back on track.

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Elizabeth J. Sampson's avatar

Then give me someone to vote for. No leadership at all in the democratic party. They just sit there instead of fighting him and them. The dems need to create new ways to get rid of Trump and further come up with new ideas instead of nothing new ever. I have no one to vote for. The dems are same old, same old.

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Winston Smith London Oceania's avatar

That's exactly the attitude that made it possible for Trumpkopf to "win" the election, legitimately or otherwise, along with a host of MAGAnut Republicans in both chambers.

Creating new ways to get rid of Trumpkopf while in the minority? That would be a neat trick. That's why I call for a blue tsunami, and say that you should vote Democratic up and down the ticket - even if the candidates aren't inspiring. It's the only chance we've got.

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LillyPilly's avatar

The Peter Principle says people will rise to their level of incompetence, the MAGA Principle proves they will exceed it.

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Elizabeth J. Sampson's avatar

Remember, those Texans probably voted for this government. They’ll never sue, although every single one would be better off if they did.

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Winston Smith London Oceania's avatar

This entire misadministration is downright criminal.

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Stephanie Helm's avatar

VERY VERY TRUE VERY INCOMPETENT

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Victoria Albon's avatar

Yes he was right along with all the other republican bitches that did nothing for a place called “ flash flood alley “ ? For Gods sake… how many of us have to die from this administration? No More!

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

He clearly stated, the entire Latino population. Lot of death, even for Stephen Miller to dream about.

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Blue Dogs's avatar

Maybe we should rename it America’s Flash Flood Alley. Noem need to go.

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Brenda Doherty's avatar

It was obvious from Noem’s previous actions that she was incapable of heading up the DHS. She was Governor of a very small state that experiences neither hurricanes nor tornadoes. She previously focused on having her teeth fixed and Corey Lewandowski. More people will die under her watch from the inhumane conditions she has allowed in the detention of undocumented and documented migrants.

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Claire's avatar

They don't care.

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

But South Dakota is very good at decimating Native Americans, don't you think?

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A & C's avatar

Those are concretion camps.

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Diana's avatar

There is absolutely no excuse. Even firefighters and first responders from Mexico responded before Noem did.

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Semolina Pilchard's avatar

Did Shitler (or Gov. Abbott) ever thank Mexico for their help? I seriously doubt it.

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Audrey V. Hiatt's avatar

I haven't heard anything about them except on social media.

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mm@64's avatar

This, right here shows how in the end, we the people need to stay connected no matter what...

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

🌹🌹🌹

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Elizabeth J. Sampson's avatar

Yes. Mexico helped. That’s the same people you are torturing in concentration camps. Trump and Abbott’s people ignored the floods and gave no warning. These people are child murderers and should be held to account for their crimes.

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Linda Sperling's avatar

Kristi Noem was also an incompetent governor so it is hardly suprising that she is unable to serve in her current posiiton with FEMA. I agree with Senator Wyden, but doubt that Trump will ask her to resign unless the people who have been hurt by her inaction start screaming at him on a daily basis, blaming him for his disastrous pick. Then, and only then, might he jettison Noem, since Trump's only allegiance is to himself.

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Winston Smith London Oceania's avatar

Trumpkopf certainly won't ask her to resign. She's doing exactly what he wants her to do, and not do for that matter.

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

Don't you wonder what is her real function? Besides killing any puppy 🐶 that the loser might see?

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Linda Sperling's avatar

Loyalty to Trump is what determined his Cabinet picks, not any of their qualifications. He is running the country like a malevolent Mafia boss, extorting media organizations, universities, and foreign leaders to enrich himself and his family. The Founding Fathers did not fully anticipate such a person gaining so much executive power, nor did they anticipate a Congress of cowards and a corrupt Supreme Court. While it is very grim, Josie, we cannot give up hope and must continue our protests untl the Voughts, the Vances, the Mike Johnsons, and the likes of Hegseth and Noem are gone into the dustbin of history.

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Valerie Read's avatar

Of course she’s to blame. She is an uncaring sadist! Imagine not sending help when the flooding was in a zone that had horrible floods before. I hate this administration and it’s cruel and very uncaring toward all Americans. She is responsible!!!

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

Make sure everyone you know is registered to vote and start registering campaigns in your community, if you are able! We have to try legal means while they are available.

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jonquist1's avatar

Won't work. tRump will declare a national emergency and cancel the 2026 election.

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

There are always options.

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Heather Soper's avatar

Hi Josie I am not American, I'm in London UK but I have followed everything from the orange monster since 2016!

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Heather Soper's avatar

Noem should be Told in Public.

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TSmale's avatar

Hopefully Jasmine will tell her. That girl has some awesome balls and isn't afraid of anyone!

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

Please remember, cruelty is the point.

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Elizabeth J. Sampson's avatar

Ultimately Dementia Donnie will have to admit cruel Stephen Miller is running this country. He has no moral compass, and is a proud nazi. This is what MAGATs voted for. All those people whose sweet children were killed by government incompetence, probably voted for that government. It’s Texas.

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Barry Lynn's avatar

Of course she was responsible-- and most of his dopey Cabinet is similarly complicit in deaths (measles, airplane crashes).

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Jan Barber-Doyle's avatar

Our elected Congress is complicit. Take it to the polls!!! And to the streets (peacefully)!!!

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Barry Lynn's avatar

Of course they are. I was a speaker at Chautauqua last week and my lecture was on "The Sin of Silence...and Silencing". Albert Einstein and MLK Jr. both said that being silent about bad things can be worse than doing the thing itself.

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

Make a mighty noise! Remember Jericho!

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Cassandra A Hadnot's avatar

The IMPEACHED ORANGE IDIOT BUFFON MORON RUSSIAN AGENT'S ENTIRE CABINET is composed of unqualified idiots like him. This is the result of voters being racist and uninformed

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

We are voters and KNOW!

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Laura_Solidarity✊🏻's avatar

This Regime has NO regard for human life!

My heart is broken for every victim and their family. I can’t imagine losing a loved one to something that could have been avoided if the necessary services were still available and not cut by ignorant selfish people! 😔🌹

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

Hearts heal. As a nurse, I know this. Nations can heal too, but we are the good healers of this nation. Let's get to work!

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Laura_Solidarity✊🏻's avatar

Beautifully written! 🌹✊🏻

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Michael Herko's avatar

She is a total airhead - there seems to be No secret about this. Never should have been appointed - ZERO QUALIFICATIONS! ZERO!!!!!

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Auntie_beans's avatar

Apparently the answer to the question, “How many more have to die before they do something?” is, “Looks like a helluva lot more.”

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Morgan OCailleigh's avatar

But they won't stop there....

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

65,000,000 Latinos

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Desiree Carter's avatar

People, children died because of her lack of empathy for anyone other than her boss! She’s a Stepford wife doing her due diligence; her allegiance to that waste of humanity, Trump. That blind allegiance far exceeds any compassion we might have hoped she had! As far as I’m concerned, she’s a waste of humanity too. You just don’t do, or don’t do, this shit to your fellow man!!!

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Josie Esquivel's avatar

She's a puppy killer! Absolutely no compassion in her person!

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Desiree Carter's avatar

No Josie, she doesn’t have an ounce of compassion or the drive to do the right thing! Trust me, it will come back on her! You can’t just ignore humanity in the greatest hour of their need! It’ll bite her in the ass. Personally, I don’t understand how any of them sleep at night!?

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Elizabeth J. Sampson's avatar

They have no conscience and want to do their “ furor’s” bidding. The only person on earth more stupid than Trump’s cabinet is Trump himself. Peter Principle all the way. We have a shadow president now and that’s nazi Stephen Miller.

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Miranda's avatar

I voted for Ron Wyden every time I could, when I lived in Oregon. He's awesome. And yes, he's 100% right. Good on him for speaking up.

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Moongirl6's avatar

Yes! Both he, and Jeff Merkley are both amazing Senators from my Home State. They not only speak for all of Oregon, but all of America! True Public Servants. TY for your comments.

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Mlout's avatar

Totally correct. Hard to choose which Trump pick is the most incompetent and evil, but I think she is out is front in her silly costumes.

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cig (TX)'s avatar

Which of the current cabinet members have any qualifications for their job?

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Charlie Kamilos's avatar

She needs to go…NOW! Actually, she needed to not be there in the first place!

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