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Don Reed's avatar

12/02/24: "... what’s already an ugly fight about Patel’s nomination":

It's my understanding that the FBI head position is not subject to Senate confirmation. But with Ted Cruz saying that Patel will pass, I guess that's incorrect. Why the hell is it subject? It's not a cabinet position!

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Bobby Lime's avatar

If somehow his nomination failed, Trump could always make an acceptable enough patronage appointment while making Patel an "advisor" to the President, or some such.

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Don Reed's avatar

12/02/24: Excellent point. Say, when does Biden pardon the Jets and the Giants?

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Bobby Lime's avatar

And Aaron Judge in the postseason.

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Don Reed's avatar

12/03/24: And that Whiny Brat, Yankee pitcher G. Cole, for not automatically running to cover first base when the ball was hit on the ground to his left. Oh, and he got another $30+ million almost immediately after the Series ended.

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Marie Silvani's avatar

Or deputy

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Don Reed's avatar

Sounds good to me! Say, when does Biden pardon the Jets and the Giants?

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Shelley's avatar

Deep state wants a say.

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