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12. Musk's closet is a mess

Reply to spooky3 (Reply #11)

Wed Feb 19, 2025, 07:42 PM

Feb 2025

...why do you think Trump didn't already put him through that process?

Moreover, think of the spectacle of the republicans showing their hands in the Musk puppet, putting his job cutting rampage squarely on them.

It wouldn't merely be Trump making that happen to Americans anymore, it would be clearly be republican Senators unleashing Musk on vital government services, benefits, and jobs.

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Despite Chutkan denying states request for an immediate restraint, she says their "larger case against Musk is strong" [View all] bigtree Feb 2025 OP

At what "juncture," then? dchill Feb 2025 #1

We are, but we have to demonstrate harm to have standing Qutzupalotl Feb 2025 #2

as she explains, she doesn't have a complete record before her bigtree Feb 2025 #4

So, soon then? Or maybe later - when we have more time. dchill Feb 2025 #5

the plaintiffs will ask for a preliminary hearing, different from this emergency one bigtree Feb 2025 #7

As a layperson, this seems analogous to--or worse than--stalker cases. spooky3 Feb 2025 #3

she's pointing out that she is likely to rule against Musk on status grounds, as well bigtree Feb 2025 #6

But isn't it true that Musk can remedy this simply by getting spooky3 Feb 2025 #8

i know nothing about the laws, but i would think Musk could be sued big time class action suit, because he bluestarone Feb 2025 #9

can he get republican approval? bigtree Feb 2025 #10

They approved Gabbard, RFK Jr., and others with spooky3 Feb 2025 #11

Musk's closet is a mess bigtree Feb 2025 #12

To Trump that's not disqualifying. Look at RFK's background. spooky3 Feb 2025 #14

oh yes, what Trump or republicans want or will do bigtree Feb 2025 #15

Please tell the hacks at M$Greedia malaise Feb 2025 #13

Eh, at this juncture... Hugin Feb 2025 #16

I'm more concerned here at DU with advocacy bigtree Feb 2025 #18

we're allies NJCher Feb 2025 #19

The answer is simple. WarGamer Feb 2025 #17