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Trump's Cabinet picks look like revenge of the bros
Los Angeles Times ^ | Nov. 25, 2024 12:31 PM PT | Robin Abcarian

Posted on 11/25/2024 12:49:20 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

I guess if millions of American voters can put a man famous for bragging about sexual assault back into the White House, it’s too much to expect his Cabinet appointments to be held to a higher standard.

It seems like an eternity, but it was only seven years ago that the MeToo movement exploded. Supercharged by revelations about Harvey Weinstein’s one-man reign of sexual terror, the moment seemed to signal a permanent change in the way society treats men who harass and assault their colleagues and subordinates.

So many “important” men were pushed from their lofty perches that it would take this entire column to name them all. The sheer number of men on the left and right who considered it their birthright to demean and assault women still shocks the conscience. It seemed that we’d come to a consensus as a society that men who cross boundaries of decency should pay a hefty price, even losing jobs, no matter their political affiliations.

Why is it, then, that credibly accused sex offenders or harassers are being considered for some of the most important jobs in the country, if not the world?

It’s bad enough that men such as Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are believed by so many people to be unqualified for the jobs President-elect Donald Trump wants them to do. Worse yet, they have all been accused of sexual misconduct.

Gaetz, who withdrew his name from consideration as attorney general under pressure last week, has been investigated by the Department of Justice and the House Ethics Committee for alleged criminal behavior that includes sex trafficking involving underage girls. He denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime, although his buddy Joel Greenberg...

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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Make me a sammich, Robin.


21 posted on 11/25/2024 1:11:32 PM PST by montag813
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Not revenge.... but rather, a return to sanity


22 posted on 11/25/2024 1:12:10 PM PST by SMARTY (In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. Napoleon Bonaparte I)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“”So many “important” men were pushed from their lofty perches that it would take this entire column to name them all.””

Go ahead - we have time. I’d like to see that list!!!


23 posted on 11/25/2024 1:19:59 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Trump is hiring street fighters not politically-correct pussies who have the carefully-curated resumes and didn’t inhale.

Some people will not like some of his choices. Some FReepers won’t either.

Tough. It’s Trump that we elected and we knew damn well what he was before we took him in. After his team makes America great again none of this noise will matter.


24 posted on 11/25/2024 1:20:45 PM PST by bigbob (Yes. We ARE going back!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

With 7 women on board?


25 posted on 11/25/2024 1:26:25 PM PST by toddausauras (Trump won!)
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To: Fai Mao
She should make like Ellen Degenerate and move to London

And don’t forget to take your burka!

26 posted on 11/25/2024 1:37:18 PM PST by sjmjax
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To: oldernittany

Or Juanita Broderick, Paula Jones or Monica Lewinsky.


27 posted on 11/25/2024 1:42:09 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: Wuli

I’d say it does both.


28 posted on 11/25/2024 1:42:44 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: maddog55

Along with Slick Willy and his rapes.


29 posted on 11/25/2024 1:43:09 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“are believed by so many people to be unqualified for the jobs”

By no one who counts. Robin is trying to resuscitate #METOO. Get back to us when Biden is arrested.


30 posted on 11/25/2024 1:52:10 PM PST by DeplorablePaul
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

There’s a reason why the LAT lost 90% of its circulation and had to move to smaller offices outside the City of Los Angeles and it’s not all changing technology.


31 posted on 11/25/2024 2:12:32 PM PST by chrisinoc
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

For liberals’ truth is hate, justice is revenge, and evil is good.


32 posted on 11/25/2024 4:59:18 PM PST by Obadiah
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

...when she isn't shilling for Dems, and blasting those who oppose gay marriage.

33 posted on 11/25/2024 6:41:22 PM PST by simpson96
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