He is absolutely MAGA. Brought heat during impeachment when he could. I think he’s solid but you have to wonder, given they did confirm him without much kicking and screaming....
I don't know if you are ignoring this detail or just weren't aware, but Burr and McConnell nuked Ratcliffe's nomination the first time POTUS tried. They basically told him to pound sand.
POTUS put Grenell in as Acting DNI so they would confirm Ratcliffe in order to not be stuck with Grenell.
It's truly amazing how few seem to understand this. Senate GOP has been fucking MAGA this entire time and that was one of the more grievous instances. I don't know if the Grenell thing was calculated or not but in hindsight it was genius.
I shake my head every time I see a "I dunno about Rand Paul" or "Rand Paul is an idiot" on here. As you say, only Senator that gives a fuck about us. If anyone else does they have a shitty and/or non-existent way of showing it. It's a black pill but the GOP is the enemy, too, and they fkn HATE Rand Paul.
You're right; at this point it doesn't matter if it was calculated or not. It's results that matter, especially at this point while MAGA has been getting fucked for 3 plus years.
Because Ratliff is a prosecutor and is one of the handful of Repubs who saw and know and understand the implications of the secret testimony in the House since 2017. He knows who all the bad guys are and how to prosecute them. Hopefully he can come down on the Gang of Eight and the SSCI who have been in on all the anti-Trump efforts. It won't reflect well on McConnell.
That was my thought exactly; it doesn't seem like there was much resistance. If I remember correctly, I've read here on the win that he'd be a thorn in their eyes and that they'd take him over Grenell. So perhaps that's why there wasn't much resistance to his confirmation
They already denied him once, the Senate GOP under McConnell. They don't want any MAGA or sympathetic-to-America politicians in any position of power. They're buckling on Ratcliffe because they have no choice after getting played with the surprise Grenell transfer. They never thought confirming an ambassador to Germany would end up as the temporary spy chief.
I think the situation is basically: the deep state is getting assfucked with no lube. The choice they had was whether they also wanted it coated with pepper spray (Grenell) or not (Ratcliffe)
You mean prison style assfucking, no vasoline. I love this Grenell guy. Hope we keep him somehow. Let's hope this Radcliffe guy goes after their asses with a vengeance
Oh, they kicked and screamed plenty, just out of sight. They refused to confirm him until Trump put Grenell in the acting role. If they continued to refuse to confirm, then Grenell gets an extra year as director without having to be confirmed.
So, they were stuck between two patriots. They either confirm Ratcliffe or Grenell continues to beat on them like he's getting paid per punch.
He is absolutely MAGA. Brought heat during impeachment when he could. I think he’s solid but you have to wonder, given they did confirm him without much kicking and screaming....
I don't know if you are ignoring this detail or just weren't aware, but Burr and McConnell nuked Ratcliffe's nomination the first time POTUS tried. They basically told him to pound sand.
POTUS put Grenell in as Acting DNI so they would confirm Ratcliffe in order to not be stuck with Grenell.
It's truly amazing how few seem to understand this. Senate GOP has been fucking MAGA this entire time and that was one of the more grievous instances. I don't know if the Grenell thing was calculated or not but in hindsight it was genius.
The only Senator that gives a fuck about us is Rand. Look at the FISA reauthorization the Senate just passed. 80-16. The only two Republicans to vote against were Burr and Rand, and we know Burr is corrupt to the core. Senate GOP are all a bunch of corrupt losers, just as bad as any Democrat. https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=116&session=2&vote=00092
I shake my head every time I see a "I dunno about Rand Paul" or "Rand Paul is an idiot" on here. As you say, only Senator that gives a fuck about us. If anyone else does they have a shitty and/or non-existent way of showing it. It's a black pill but the GOP is the enemy, too, and they fkn HATE Rand Paul.
You're right; at this point it doesn't matter if it was calculated or not. It's results that matter, especially at this point while MAGA has been getting fucked for 3 plus years.
It was calculated. Grenell could stay until September. If SSCI had rejected Ratcliffe, Grenell could have stayed for a year.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/05/04/delicious-dynamic-john-ratcliffe-odni-confirmation-hearing-tomorrow-senate-intel-committee-930am-et/
4D chess. MAGA
Say no more. He is confirmed MAGA.
Because Ratliff is a prosecutor and is one of the handful of Repubs who saw and know and understand the implications of the secret testimony in the House since 2017. He knows who all the bad guys are and how to prosecute them. Hopefully he can come down on the Gang of Eight and the SSCI who have been in on all the anti-Trump efforts. It won't reflect well on McConnell.
That was my thought exactly; it doesn't seem like there was much resistance. If I remember correctly, I've read here on the win that he'd be a thorn in their eyes and that they'd take him over Grenell. So perhaps that's why there wasn't much resistance to his confirmation
They already denied him once, the Senate GOP under McConnell. They don't want any MAGA or sympathetic-to-America politicians in any position of power. They're buckling on Ratcliffe because they have no choice after getting played with the surprise Grenell transfer. They never thought confirming an ambassador to Germany would end up as the temporary spy chief.
GEOTUS is a better strategist than all those cocksucking career cucks. Presidential!
I think the situation is basically: the deep state is getting assfucked with no lube. The choice they had was whether they also wanted it coated with pepper spray (Grenell) or not (Ratcliffe)
You mean prison style assfucking, no vasoline. I love this Grenell guy. Hope we keep him somehow. Let's hope this Radcliffe guy goes after their asses with a vengeance
No he didn't at all lol. Considering this was the second time we have tried to get him through and it only worked because of Grennel reeking havoc RN.
Oh, they kicked and screamed plenty, just out of sight. They refused to confirm him until Trump put Grenell in the acting role. If they continued to refuse to confirm, then Grenell gets an extra year as director without having to be confirmed.
So, they were stuck between two patriots. They either confirm Ratcliffe or Grenell continues to beat on them like he's getting paid per punch.
Grenell needs to keep on beating on them. Declassify some more shit, por favor!