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Democratic senators have raised concerns over Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, citing her past meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her embrace of Russian talking points.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Gabbard shared a video echoing a false Kremlin claim that the U.S. was funding biological weapons labs in Ukraine.

A former Democratic congresswoman and critic of U.S. foreign policy, Gabbard recently joined the Republican Party and would now oversee 18 intelligence agencies and prepare the President’s Daily Brief.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 17 hours ago

I'm not sure I understand why the voters decided this was the right way for their revolution, but it just seems like a weird approach to destroying your government. You still have tons of nukes on your soil. You think those can only go off outside your borders? You think you get a share when the launch codes are sold to the highest bidder? Or are you hoping Musk will be in charge of that, because he's a rocket scientist?

I hope they get what they want though.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 day ago

Not even pretending to not be driven by cronyism.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 day ago

Dumbest motherfucking people in the world elected the dumbest motherfucking administration ever. The only upside that I can anticipate is that these dumb motherfuckers may greatly hasten the weakening of this country, and hopefully speedrun toward something like an end to US hegemony around the world.

[–] [email protected] 53 points 1 day ago

Two Russian agents in control of our government. Trump as President and Tulsi as Director of National Intelligence. Putin does not need spys in America any more.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

AP: What to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence https://apnews.com/article/trump-gabbard-director-national-intelligence-466dfdfe2f949ea20bc2f4ef13e21438

Just read this article because I honestly don't know who Gabbard is. Interestingly, I agree with a lot of her views of the Democratic party. Backing Bernie in 2016 says something good. But.. to leave the party and then eventually end up becoming a Republican, oath-bound Trumpite? I'm genuinely confused as to who she really is and what she stands for.

But... I don't really have much to say beyond that. Not a single person Trump is surrounding himself with is someone that brings me hope. This cluster just gets worse by the day. And unfortunately, it seems Gabbard will just add to it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I’m genuinely confused as to who she really is and what she stands for.

A cult.

And I don't mean that figuratively.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_of_Identity_Foundation

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

Well well. Wasn't that a fun read. Good effing grief.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This cluster just gets worse by the day.

And we all have 1,529 days left to watch that hope get even dimmer.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Here's a website countdown: https://www.webcountdown.net/?c=1863604800

I think I need to put a widget on my phone. 😏

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (6 children)

It’s over everyone. Where are ya’ll moving? I’m thinking NZ

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The right answer is "a nearby commune full of trustworthy people with skills"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago

I’m not sure I”m ready to call anyone “trustworthy” at this juncture

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They're not really allowing that many immigrants because so many from the U.S. try to move there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 21 hours ago

Claim refugee status

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm thinking of starting a suicide cult

[–] [email protected] 1 points 12 hours ago

I have a sinking feeling a lot will just be skipping the cult part

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

All are welcome

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

Hope you're a millionaire. It's expensive to just exist there.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

I don't think anyone wants people as dumb as we are.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

I dont think anyone's gonna want us.

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