January 30, 2025
Politics
In 1998, a Caribbean artist named Mr. Vegas released a song titled "Heads High...kill them with the No!" This playful track became a dance hit in the late 90s, yet it unveils a genuine character in today's politics regarding President Donald Trump's controversial office candidates. During President Trump's administration, nominees and candidates faced several controversies, including ethics violations, misconduct allegations, fraud and malpractice, controversial statements, and criminal investigations. These issues involved accusations of undisclosed financial interests, inappropriate behavior, legal troubles, offensive remarks, and ongoing investigations, complicating their nomination and confirmation processes. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/3-trumps-controversial-cabinet-picks-face-confirmation-hearings/story?id=118140629
Why the U.S. Senate might be the final barrier against Trump's regime of money and power hungry candidates?
The United States Senate is instrumental in confirming candidates for key public offices, such as federal judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors. The process begins with the President's nomination, often based on recommendations or discretion. The nominee's name is then referred to the relevant Senate committee, like the Judiciary Committee for judicial nominees. The committee holds hearings to scrutinize the nominee's qualifications, involving questioning and possibly public testimony. Following the hearings, the committee votes on whether to recommend the nominee to the full Senate. If approved, the nomination proceeds to the full Senate for debate and a vote, requiring a simple majority for confirmation. If confirmed, the nominee is appointed; if rejected, a new candidate must be selected. This process ensures executive power is balanced by thorough vetting and assessment by elected officials.
BBC News: "Caroline Kennedy Brands Cousin RFK Jr A 'Predator' Before Confirmation Hearing" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm29w09p7r4o
In the current political climate, the Senate's hesitation to confirm many of President Trump's nominees stems from several factors. The Senate is divided along partisan lines, with a narrow margin of 51 Democrats to 49 Republicans, reflecting broader ideological differences. Controversial nominees, due to their background or views, face resistance over concerns about their performance and policy impact. Historical precedents show the Senate challenging nominations perceived as presidential overreach. Public sentiment also influences senators, as high scrutiny can affect their political careers. Judicial nominees, in particular, face intense scrutiny due to their potential long-term impact on key issues like healthcare and Civil Rights. These elements create a challenging confirmation environment with increased scrutiny and opposition for good reason.
Having an extremist White nationalist, confederate supporting president like Donald Trump in the White House presents several significant dangers: It deepens political and social divides, leading to increased hostility and conflict. It threatens democratic norms by undermining the rule of law and encouraging autocratic behavior. As Americans are witnessing today Trump's radical policy changes can create instability and uncertainty in governance, affecting economic stability and international relations. His extremist policies may infringe on Civil Rights of legit citizens, leading to discrimination and societal decline. Moreover Trump and his ilk regime can initiate national security risks propensities as hostile rhetoric provokes violence and strains international relationships. Finally, Trump and his extremist leadership nominees could incite protests and civil unrest, resulting in instability and potential violence right here in the United States ie: "Trump-incited mob attack of Jan. 6, 2021" https://americanoversight.org/investigation/the-january-6-attack-on-the-u-s-capitol/. Overall, such leadership poses lasting consequences for governance, societal cohesion, and global stability. https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained
In short this is why Americans need for the Senate of these United States to stay strong with integrity. Keep their heads high and as Mr. Vegas song re-interates "KILL THEM WITH THE NO." Every Brown, White, and Hispanic nominee Trump has brought before the Senate not only lacks the emotional and mental astuity needed to preform the duties required of them but their and Trump's international dealings are a charade of incompetence that proves just because people have money does not mean that they gained those assets justly or are intelligent individuals. Or that they walk in any type of integrity. President Donald Trump is a Confederate sympathizer, charged with 88 criminal offenses across four cases. These charges are related to his efforts to
Overturn the 2020 election results,
Election interference in Georgia,
Falsifying business records in New York, and
Mishandling classified records after his presidency.
He is the first former U.S. president to be criminally indicted. An international gossiper who runs with the likes of Elon Musk a freak in his own standing and two caste system supporters of Middle Eastern decent whose darker than most Black Americans but who prefers to be referenced to as White after utilizing every Civil & Human Rights resource that Black Americans pushed through for citizenship. When everything is said and done as a citizen of these United States I'm not sure if Trump or his hateful eight candidates should be left with children let alone directing major governmental departments.
And with that said thank you U.S. Senate for taking a stand by killing Trump nominees for office with a no! And you can tell them that Karen Brittingham-Edmond said so!
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