Notes from the Resistance
A bill introduced after a mass shooting in Maine would require the Army to use state crisis intervention laws to remove the weapons of a service member who is deemed to be a serious threat to themselves or others, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the bill’s sponsor, said Monday. [More]
“Deemed” how? What part does due process play?
And if he’s a “serious threat,” will he still have physical access to the public?
And yeah, every time you donate through WinRed, the Vichycons get their cut.
[Via bondmen]
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is putting together legislation to require the U.S. military to adhere to state-level red and yellow flag laws for troops. [More]
Denying them due process and stripping them of a fundamental right is one hell of a way to show appreciation.
[Via Dan Gifford]
Mitt Romney, Susan Collins Dismiss the Idea of Impeaching DHS Chief Mayorkas [More]
They’re right, but for the wrong reasons. Of course he’s a disloyal subversive.
This is just noisemaking by Republicans pushing for it. They know the Party failed in what it should have focused on: making sure it had the votes.
[Via bondmen]
If real principles – or lack thereof – are only shared behind closed doors with select politicians trying to advance an agenda, the whole purpose of public hearings is exposed as fraudulent theater, a dishonest performance with the sole intent to manipulate the voting public. [More]
It’s rare to hear a public figure admit the hearings are just predetermined performances for show and the real quid pro quo agreements happen out of earshot.
