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RockRaven

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1. TCF is probably happy with principled resignations. It removes the righteous

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2025, 01:14 AM

Feb 14

and leaves behind the mewling and the corrupt, and saves him the effort of sifting through them all to figure out who is who.

Since these righteous resignations don't actually cause any consequences from the very few real checks on his power, there is no immediate downside for him -- and he is all about immediate gratification.

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Lawrence on Trump's DOJ crisis: 'The principled resignation era is now upon us. How many more?' - The Last Word - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Feb 14 OP

TCF is probably happy with principled resignations. It removes the righteous RockRaven Feb 14 #1

I had very thoughts about this, he's losing those who oppose him - when in reality we need more of them Rhiannon12866 Feb 14 #2

A total of six DOJ lawyers have resigned LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #3

When the truth is we need many more in office who oppose him and his harmful and unconstitutional behavior Rhiannon12866 Feb 14 #4

It is very unusual to see this many resignations LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #5

DOJ order to drop Eric Adams case sparks at least 6 prosecutors to resign LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #6

I love this resignation letter LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #7