Notes from the Resistance
But Lee’s attempt did hit 50 votes, with Collins flipping her vote to support the original version of the SAVE America Act. [More]
In other words, because Democrats will vote for anything, the Nazi’s got her back against the wall and she’s hoping this symbolic gesture for something she knows isn’t going to pass will mollify enough Republicans who haven’t seen much point in casting for her.
What a political whore.
Graham Platner Smeared Murdered ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle in Podcast Rant, Claiming Navy SEAL Shot Innocent Civilians ‘To Get High Numbers’ [More]
Seeing as how his stance on guns is marginally better than the ever-useless Susan Collins’, I hope he wins.
[Via bondmen]
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Is Cause for Optimism [More]
With a special assist from The Weasel Whisperer.
[Via Jess]
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.
