Republican senator slams Trump's DOJ attack: US 'not some banana republic'
Source: The Hill
Republican Sen. Ben Sasse (Neb.) rebuked President Trump's latest attack against the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, warning Trump that the United States "is not some banana republic."
Sasse condemned Trump's tweets Monday afternoon in which the president criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for pursuing criminal charges against two GOP congressmen.
The United States is not some banana republic with a two-tiered system of justice one for the majority party and one for the minority party," Sasse responded in a statement.
"These two men have been charged with crimes because of evidence, not because of who the President was when the investigations began," he continued. "Instead of commenting on ongoing investigations and prosecutions, the job of the President of the United States is to defend the Constitution and protect the impartial administration of justice."
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/404844-gop-senator-responds-to-trumps-latest-attack-on-sessions-the-united-states-is
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)His duty is done, he can go back to sleep now.
gordianot
(15,243 posts)Amazing how quickly a Banana Republic can emerge.
BumRushDaShow
(129,441 posts)jayschool2013
(2,313 posts)sandensea
(21,664 posts)All third-world despots, Sasse should know, had many civilian enablers - usually from big business or the lobbying groups (i.e. most of today's Republican lawmakers).
BumRushDaShow
(129,441 posts)They vote near-unanimously for everything he wants.
sandensea
(21,664 posts)Just like his nose.
Lets see who besides Sasse and lame ducks Flake and Corker are wiling to speak out.
sandensea
(21,664 posts)It's hard to talk with a big wad of money in your mouth.
As they say, money talks and bs walks. He'll do what he's told when the time comes.
But - we can live in hope!
sandensea
(21,664 posts)My hope is not so much with him or any of the other GOPee "moderates;" but in the voters.
Voters, as a group, can and sometimes do change. These swamp creatures? It would take a miracle.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)sandensea
(21,664 posts)They like to voice some lukewarm objection (and make sure it gets plenty of press coverage); but you can always count on them reconsidering "after sitting down with Judge Kavanagh."
What's he giving them? BJs?
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Other copies available after the confirmation.
sandensea
(21,664 posts)Chastity for thee; but definitely not for me.
bucolic_frolic
(43,281 posts)but they are silent because of party, and they like the campaign money it brings. Sasse is one of them.
The rest are in it up to their eyebrows.
And Sasse here is posturing for the elections, look at US!!! The Republicans, we stand for law and order, I just told you so!!
SWBTATTReg
(22,166 posts)majority (all dems and 10 or so repug senators)...seems like that there are enough of them to finally say, enough rump! We are tired of your nonsense and idiotic mutterings...no more!
Renew Deal
(81,871 posts)Im not counting on it
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Nice try, Ben.
Marthe48
(17,018 posts)n/t
Ccarmona
(1,180 posts)Emoji Guy
(12 posts)It only takes one fucking person to go independent and destroy the Republican majority.
riversedge
(70,299 posts)UpInArms
(51,284 posts)Sassy does this for points ... and then votes as directed ... by the banana republicans
Bleacher Creature
(11,257 posts)Followed by doing absolutely nothing to hold Trump accountable and a sure vote for all of Trump's policies.
It must be a day of the week that ends in "y."
mountain grammy
(26,648 posts)now are you gonna vote for a rotten nominee for the Supreme Court?
truthisfreedom
(23,155 posts)And whether he withers under our all-star wrestling fatso in the long run.
JHB
(37,161 posts)A small aristocracy, a somewhat larger group to service their higher-end wants, and a vast army of replaceable and disposable peons.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,414 posts)The Reputins want what Vlad wants -- exactly the model you described.
JHB
(37,161 posts)It's one of their foundational ideals.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,414 posts)You're right, it does pre-date Putin. He's just a rich enabler for the modern traitors.
Sneederbunk
(14,300 posts)Power 2 the People
(2,437 posts)Senator Sasse????........Aye
DeminPennswoods
(15,290 posts)Words are nothing without the deeds that should accompany them.
RussBLib
(9,035 posts)There MUST be more than one elected GOPer with some intact principles.
No?
Gothmog
(145,554 posts)bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)duforsure
(11,885 posts)Banana Republicans are in control , that is exactly what we are. Vote Them all out and vote for Democrats.