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Because the title... Jul 25, 2017 14:12:09 GMT -5

Post by robeiae on Jul 25, 2017 14:12:09 GMT -5

The Strange, Slow-Motion Defenestration of Jeff Sessions

Not since Andrew Johnson fired Edwin Stanton in 1867, triggering his own impeachment, has a president feuded so openly and bitterly with one of his own cabinet officials. Yet this is even stranger, since Stanton was a Lincoln appointee who was at political odds with Johnson; Sessions, however, is about as simpatico politically with Trump as anyone, and in fact provided much of the policy blueprint for the Trump administration.

I don't know if the above is true--it may very well be--but I have to admit to being quietly amused at Sessions' plight. Trump's behavior is not good, to be sure, yet seeing Sessions at risk of being shut out completely from public office almost offsets this.

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Because the title... Jul 26, 2017 9:39:35 GMT -5

Post by Don on Jul 26, 2017 9:39:35 GMT -5

Jul 25, 2017 14:12:09 GMT -5 robeiae said:

The Strange, Slow-Motion Defenestration of Jeff Sessions

Not since Andrew Johnson fired Edwin Stanton in 1867, triggering his own impeachment, has a president feuded so openly and bitterly with one of his own cabinet officials. Yet this is even stranger, since Stanton was a Lincoln appointee who was at political odds with Johnson; Sessions, however, is about as simpatico politically with Trump as anyone, and in fact provided much of the policy blueprint for the Trump administration.

I don't know if the above is true--it may very well be--but I have to admit to being quietly amused at Sessions' plight. Trump's behavior is not good, to be sure, yet seeing Sessions at risk of being shut out completely from public office almost offsets this.

So Senate back-bencher Sessions becomes the most powerful law enforcement officer in the land, ramps up both the War on Drugs and asset forfeiture and architects an oppressive regime. Now his rapid ascent to power may be at risk due to the capricious behavior of the one authoritarian more authoritarian than he, and you manage to put a positive spin on it.

To paraphrase Harry Browne, Trump broke our legs, but may hand out crutches, so let's be glad he's getting America back on its feet again.

Srsly? Trump's the only reason Jeff Sessions is a serious threat to civil liberties in the first place!

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robeiae Thaumaturge On a down bound train Posts: 6,692	Because the title... Jul 26, 2017 10:18:36 GMT -5 Post by robeiae on Jul 26, 2017 10:18:36 GMT -5 My problem with Sessions is the one I have with all entrenched politicos in Congress. When they get moved out--regardless of party--I'm always a little bit happy.
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