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calimary

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117. Welcome to DU, MedusaX!

Wed Feb 15, 2017, 09:24 PM

Feb 2017

DEFINITELY a Useful Idiot - he's the ideal cardboard cut-out that Grover Norquist had wet dreams about. Norquist not only said one of the most memorable quotes in politics, about starving the government to the point where you "shrink it down so small you can drown it in the bathtub." He also said, more recently, that all republi-CONS needed in a "president" was someone who could hold a pen. Someone who'd simply take that pen and use it to sign whatever paperwork his handlers put in front of him.

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I'm suspecting something re: Pence. Can I run it by you? [View all] calimary Feb 2017 OP

Comes down to who are the real puppet masters (if not russia) and why would they want Pence. jmg257 Feb 2017 #1

Ummm... Laffy Kat Feb 2017 #2

Yes, that's exactly what they are doing marylandblue Feb 2017 #3

Heh, the only thing I've been thinking differently is "innoculate" instead of "immunize". Lars39 Feb 2017 #4

Kick GP6971 Feb 2017 #5

I think the Republicans would be much more comfortable having Pence as President than Trump... PoliticAverse Feb 2017 #6

This article is so right on the spot. DK504 Feb 2017 #26

Indeed. I suspect that some of 'em are hanging back in the same way as calimary Feb 2017 #59

Pence has a big problem as president. He's got zero charisma. He's a dead fish. Eyeball_Kid Feb 2017 #72

Nixon was a dead fish too workinclasszero Feb 2017 #94

Not with a GOPee Congress..... lastlib Feb 2017 #95

He's also way outside the mainstream of American thought and opinion. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #103

Oh absolutely. Chellee Feb 2017 #7

If you're right, I'll settle for Pence at this point. lindysalsagal Feb 2017 #8

I'd settle as well if it meant getting rid of the current nazis trump put in running things. flygal Feb 2017 #28

Which is exactly what the Republicans want The Sand Reckoner Feb 2017 #51

Welcome to DU, The Sand Reckoner! calimary Feb 2017 #57

Yeah, but they won't come out of this unscathed. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #69

I think they'll frame it in such a way that even many Trumpkins will be at least compliant. manicraven Feb 2017 #96

No way. They're gonna think this was another plot by Establishment Joooos or something. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #101

I'm with you on this. HurricaneWarning Feb 2017 #75

Its a choice between drmeow Feb 2017 #99

I've thought this, all along Siwsan Feb 2017 #9

Except that when trump first picked him, what crossed my mind was in line with calimary Feb 2017 #55

Remember? It was Russian spy Paul Manafort who arranged for Pence to be chosen over Eyeball_Kid Feb 2017 #74

Very possible. madaboutharry Feb 2017 #10

Bingo easttexaslefty Feb 2017 #11

Trump is not loyal to anyone but Trump Freethinker65 Feb 2017 #12

Of course, Pence could enact the 25th amendment Fiendish Thingy Feb 2017 #53

Yeah, he's liable to stir up The Shitstorm of the Century with his many loyal Deplorables. calimary Feb 2017 #63

Not until they are done with the current occupant gilpo Feb 2017 #13

Indeed. Makes me think of something else that world-class fiend Grover Norquist said not too long calimary Feb 2017 #65

Yep.yep.yep, coco22 Feb 2017 #14

They are trying to immunize him for sure. wildeyed Feb 2017 #15

Ryan is only inline for death in office. See Amendment 25 of Constitution Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #88

But if both Trump and Pence are bounced wildeyed Feb 2017 #92

Totally happening. New story tonight is WH withheld Flynn info from Pence for 2 wks. Barack_America Feb 2017 #16

I did pose the question - KT2000 Feb 2017 #17

That would certainly make sense n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #46

At this point I'd be relieved if Pence took over BainsBane Feb 2017 #18

I am hoping Pence will follow in the footsteps of Spiro Agnew. democratisphere Feb 2017 #19

One thing you are missing about Nixon. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #29

Trump fans are hoping for that yeoman6987. Kingofalldems Feb 2017 #40

Yes, and there weren't enough Senate Republicans to vote for conviction even until the full tapes PoliticAverse Feb 2017 #113

Not many besides Trump could ostensibly make Pence look good by comparison. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2017 #20

"Craven" is a FABULOUS word for this, Dark n Stormy Knight. calimary Feb 2017 #67

If you were a skank in the White Trash House...would you want goody boy Pence in on it? TrekLuver Feb 2017 #21

heh, heh volstork Feb 2017 #31

Look at that I punned myself and I didn't even realize it. Ahhh I could use a good punning. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #32

He's no boy scout. He's been lying for Trump as much as anyone else and he played his cards on the The Wielding Truth Feb 2017 #38

And Indiana has an investigation much like Scott Walker's John Doe corruption case, and it politicat Feb 2017 #102

This is a piece of good news. All along I've been saying we can't get rid of Pence unless he's dirty Hekate Feb 2017 #108

This is so good to hear. I want them all out of our government. They have no talent for good The Wielding Truth Feb 2017 #116

Pence is your favorite undertaker. He's perfect for the role. Eyeball_Kid Feb 2017 #76

I don't think Pence and Trump have any kind of relationship. LeftInTX Feb 2017 #22

Agreed. But it doesn't say much for Pence's judgement eleny Feb 2017 #23

I'm not sure the House G.O.P. has a reason to protect the Veep regnaD kciN Feb 2017 #24

I think that's been the plan all along. Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #25

Exactly... zentrum Feb 2017 #42

The Best Thing about Pence McKim Feb 2017 #68

I don't know. zentrum Feb 2017 #82

Exactly. Did pense even run in the repub primary? Merlot Feb 2017 #83

But he's super zentrum Feb 2017 #86

Pence was running for re-election as Governor when he was chosen to run with Trump HoosierDebbie Feb 2017 #105

Happy Valentines to you! akbacchus_BC Feb 2017 #106

If that was the plan all along HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #80

I bet they haven't even changed his sheets yet. Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #81

GMTA. Hubby and I have thought so since the get-go Hekate Feb 2017 #109

I don't think the effort is so quiet randr Feb 2017 #27

No you're not all wet radical noodle Feb 2017 #30

Isn't Pence the Kochs' guy? BadgerMom Feb 2017 #33

Yep. AND sanctimonious as all Hell, too. calimary Feb 2017 #71

Under the 25th Amendment . . . MrModerate Feb 2017 #34

Much less drawn out! manicraven Feb 2017 #98

I think you're correct Volaris Feb 2017 #35

I don't think so jmowreader Feb 2017 #36

I think the entire zentrum Feb 2017 #37

They were trying to shield Mike and failed. mobeau69 Feb 2017 #39

The GOP honchos are scared of Trump's rabid fans who will vote them out if they tblue37 Feb 2017 #41

Good point. zentrum Feb 2017 #47

Shit, zentrum, my husband and I were talking about exactly that, this morning. calimary Feb 2017 #79

That's it Calimary zentrum Feb 2017 #85

Actually, this one is zentrum Feb 2017 #97

I saw that one. calimary Feb 2017 #112

Yes this is the problem with arguing that Republicans would impeach Trump for their own benefit... PoliticAverse Feb 2017 #114

Flynn is the sacrificial lamb. It's Trump who should have aplogized to Pence for keeping him out of keithbvadu2 Feb 2017 #43

Not Wet Catamount Feb 2017 #44

Basically agree wth you. WinstonSmith4740 Feb 2017 #45

Pence is being protected. No question. mn9driver Feb 2017 #48

I am not sure if someone has asked this question Perseus Feb 2017 #49

Unless TPTB want to see President Eddie Munster, and are willing to let Pence go bullwinkle428 Feb 2017 #50

Thinking the same thing kimbutgar Feb 2017 #52

Oh shit, I was just writing something similiar itsrobert Feb 2017 #54

If Trump was impeached or removed Mr. Ected Feb 2017 #56

Even Gen Flynn is playing it that way Rustynaerduwell Feb 2017 #58

Good point. Ohioboy Feb 2017 #62

Welcome to DU, Ohioboy! calimary Feb 2017 #93

Welcome to DU, Rustynaerduwell! calimary Feb 2017 #89

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2017 #110

Cautionary note: Watergate/Nixon was bookended by 20 years of Republican rule... VOX Feb 2017 #60

Talk about forgetful not fooled Feb 2017 #87

I think you may be right. Ohioboy Feb 2017 #61

Comey's FBI will play a significant part. Comey has much love for Pence. oasis Feb 2017 #64

I think the repukes are going to use Dump as a human shield. When they're done decimating SS, Doremus Feb 2017 #66

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2017 #111

Useful Idiot MedusaX Feb 2017 #70

Welcome to DU, MedusaX! calimary Feb 2017 #117

They won't take the step to replace Trump with Pence as long as Trump cstanleytech Feb 2017 #73

This has been a theory since November HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #77

I tend to think you made an insightful post. nt PufPuf23 Feb 2017 #78

That's been the plan all along green917 Feb 2017 #84

When the Pence decision was leaked, it was widely reported OhioBlue Feb 2017 #90

Yep, he is being given plausible deniability mchill Feb 2017 #91

If these blows up... Pence will be collateral damage as it fully involves the election process JCMach1 Feb 2017 #100

They can try, but I don't think it will work. joet67 Feb 2017 #104

Welcome to DU, joet67! calimary Feb 2017 #118

Pence puts on a nauseating theatrical performance. His thespian skills aren't nearly as polished joet67 Feb 2017 #119

Pence has just been handed plausible deniability. Yet he has been at all the briefings afaik... Hekate Feb 2017 #107

There ain't no Puppet-master(s) Schema Thing Feb 2017 #115