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[–] Col3814444 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Also doing the same with the military right now.They are trying to do the same thing they did with judges during the Obama years, stop promotions so only THEY get to choose who to promote, this is an attempt to install lackeys in charge of key military positions, state positions, etc.

Preparing for another coup attempt is what it looks like to me.

[–] MegaUltraChicken 2 points 1 year ago

The first coup attempt never stopped. We're in the middle of it right now.

[–] crossover 8 points 1 year ago

Not having ambassadors sounds serious. There must be a very good reason for the process being blocked…

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has put a hold on all State Department nominees, demanding that the agency turn over further information related the origins of Covid-19

[Senator] Vance has put a hold on multiple State Department nominees, including the nominee to serve as the Representative to the African Union, citing concerns that she has pushed a “woke” ideology instead of pushing ahead America’s national interests.

Nope, just usual GOP bullshit.