She’s a piece of something, all right. Her incredible arrogance to think she isn’t subject to the Oversight Committee and the law of our country is beyond contempt. She’s as corrupt as the nazi regime she defends.
She had prepped canned accusations for every Democratic Senator.
I keep thinking about the time Clinton met Loretta Lynch briefly on the tarmac and it was a complete scandal with Republicans. Now the AG frequently socializes with Trump with dinners, games, and even the U.S. Open.
Let's face it, this regime is composed only of criminals and rapists, from the top on down. We heard from a women who was raped by the felon child rapist at 13! I believe her not any of the criminals robbing our country blind and being nazis on our streets. Why aren't we in the streets every day protesting and having a national strike?
The shut down is due to Democratic demands that the Continuing Resolution include extensions to ACA subsidies.
The shut down may not affect them directly but one thing that should get their attention is when they receive notices (some have) from their insurance companies regarding increased rates to begin when ACA subsidies expire on Dec. 31 - IF Republicans refuse to agree to the Democratic Senators' insistence that the subsidies must be extended or even made permanent.
Was she sworn in before her testimony started? And is that why she simply did not answer some questions and answer others with non-answers? I'm not sure I believe she would be afraid of being found guilty of lying to Congress, but what happened to Michael Cohen might serve as Exhibit "A" when she thinks about that.
That’s why she refused to deny the photos of Trump with Epstein and young girls existed. She attacked Whitehouse for asking the question instead of saying there were no such photos. She’s trying to avoid perjury.
She an evil motherfucker, but we can see how her protecting a child rapist is taking a tole on her - perhaps she'll die a horrible and painful death soon...one can hope.
I called my Republican senator after seeing clips of that hearing and asked him to do something to restore a modicum of decorum and civility to the Senate. As a taxpayer, I do not like seeing any elected official upbraided by an unelected cabinet official, who should be answering questions not trolling the questioner. I consider Congressional oversight to be an important role, and I generally think it is appropriate for cabinet members to answer questions about the work they are doing, given that it is paid for by the taxpayer.
I suggest adding some historical context that would have dramatized how uniquely combative and disrespectful Bondi's testimony was compared to previous AG hearings. While Bondi championed transparency, she hid behind platitudes and personal attacks.
As a retired lawmaker and attorney, I conclude Bondi is only fueling institutional disrespect--which benefits the Trump administration, piles on increasing distrust of government and accelerates a loss of our character as a democracy. Most disappointing? Senate Democrats seem unprepared and let her off easy. They should have anticipated she'd mirror Kash Patel's confrontational playbook and crafted tougher, more strategic questions to expose her evasiveness. It's more than asking hard questions; it is following up, whether in the hearing or post-hearing media.
I agree with LHS. As Dirk pointed out, Schiff needed to request, insist or demand that Grassley (my Senator) have the witness answer the questions. If any of those questions are memorable, they should be repeated, such as being asked of future witnesses.
Thanks Carol O. I do not claim to have been the best at cross examination in a courtroom or at legislative hearings, questioning our state agency years. My overall complaints (and I have shared before) are: 1) when there are dramatic moments with people like Biondi, elected officials fail to follow up quickly on platforms like Instagram and TikTok; and 2) our elected and candidates fail to repeat the issue. All Democrats can learn from how Trump repeats the same messages, eg. fake news, he is the greatest President, etc.,
The plastic surgeon is very busy because every women in Trumps orbit has Mar-a-lago face. Even people like Laura Loomer who are only adjacent to the orbit
Where are the consequences? The accountability? And I don't remember where I heard this, but -- "It used to be that when a politician was caught lying, they'd apologize. Now they just double down."
It's like lying with a straight face, even under oath (especially under oath!), is just a joke these days. It's so frustrating to see it keep happening.
What about little johnson...saying the retrumpians are working day and night to get health care for the poor - what a liar...hopefully he'll burn in hell for eternity protecting a child rapist.
This depraved, corrupt, spiteful harridan should be charged with contempt of Congress for “obstructing the work of the United States Congress or one of its committees.” I’m sick to death of these unelected, unqualified, sordid, despicable traitors never facing accountability & consequences as they and their cult-leader clown poison our country.
Bondi continues to shock me with her sheer ineptitude. Every time I think she's drilled to the molten core of the planet, she finds a way to get into even deeper shite.
It's at the point where I legit think that most members of the Trump Administration should be arrested on sight.
And speaking of sheer ineptitude, there’s considerable overlap on that front between the testimony of Bondi and her lackey Patel. Stonewalling works for now it seems, but their day will come.
I do believe that. The sole exception that would prevent prosecution of Bondi, Patel or other Trump miscreants is a preemptive pardon before he is the former President. Trump was willing to pardon all J6 criminals, so a blanket preemptive pardon of his entire Cabinet and high level officials like Bondi or Patel is certainly possible, ethics be damned.
Bondi has fully absorbed the lesson of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, and that is that Trump supports and rewards people who follow his own Roy Cohn model of denial, outrage, attack, deflection, and distraction.
There were reports that Trump was planning to withdraw his nomination of Kavanaugh as he came under attack and was nevertheless trying to behave with dignity and gravitas. When Kavanaugh suddenly switched over to performing as an outraged and furious victim, abandoning any semblance of propriety or self-control, Trump changed his mind. He liked and approved of what he saw.
Thanks Jay. We need more of this. We need more light to shine on the enablers. Drag each and every one of them in front of committee, every day if possible. Keep them scrambling to suck up to their base. Their lies, in their own words, from own mouths, will do them in with magat base.
If we survive the tRump regime, we will have to redesign and rebuild our government from scratch. All the ways to circumvent and evade the Constitution and our legal structures have been parsed and breached.
cause magats are idiots and voted for this shit to own the libs, while dems are useless milk toast who have no ovaries and can't get anyone to vote for them...
When she said how much she liked that picture taken at Mar-a-Lago with Trump I wish someone had said oh you like that huh I think it makes you look fat!
She’s a piece of something, all right. Her incredible arrogance to think she isn’t subject to the Oversight Committee and the law of our country is beyond contempt. She’s as corrupt as the nazi regime she defends.
She had prepped canned accusations for every Democratic Senator.
I keep thinking about the time Clinton met Loretta Lynch briefly on the tarmac and it was a complete scandal with Republicans. Now the AG frequently socializes with Trump with dinners, games, and even the U.S. Open.
And let’s not forget the tan suit that made Republicans apoplectic
And the dijon mustard affair.
That is an excellent point! I totally forgot about it as I’m sure most have done.
Let's face it, this regime is composed only of criminals and rapists, from the top on down. We heard from a women who was raped by the felon child rapist at 13! I believe her not any of the criminals robbing our country blind and being nazis on our streets. Why aren't we in the streets every day protesting and having a national strike?
We will be there October 18.
Needs to be every day or at least every week now
Me too
My friend and I are registered for the NO KINGS RALLY at the Colorado State Capital in Denver on October 18th!
If the government shut down takes much longer a nationwide strike is inevitable too!
Still too many citizens are looking away or “don’t do politics.” Have no clue what it will take to get them to join us.
Yes, I know a few of those people are my friends sadly
The shut down is due to Democratic demands that the Continuing Resolution include extensions to ACA subsidies.
The shut down may not affect them directly but one thing that should get their attention is when they receive notices (some have) from their insurance companies regarding increased rates to begin when ACA subsidies expire on Dec. 31 - IF Republicans refuse to agree to the Democratic Senators' insistence that the subsidies must be extended or even made permanent.
She acts like she believes Trump's statement that after the 2024 election, "You'll never have to worry about voting again."
I hope I'm wrong, but they seem to think they have it sewn up permanently.
Agreed. I’m hoping Eric Swalwell’s suggestion that the rats are starting to jump ship is accurate,
Yes I hope so too!
Me too.
On the other hand, the party has been working to get to this point since at least yy
That's my take as well, that they are moving ahead with such plans that nothing bad will come their way.
Was she sworn in before her testimony started? And is that why she simply did not answer some questions and answer others with non-answers? I'm not sure I believe she would be afraid of being found guilty of lying to Congress, but what happened to Michael Cohen might serve as Exhibit "A" when she thinks about that.
Yes, she was under oath. So any direct Yes or No answer could have led to conviction for perjury.
Thanks for the clarification!
That’s why she refused to deny the photos of Trump with Epstein and young girls existed. She attacked Whitehouse for asking the question instead of saying there were no such photos. She’s trying to avoid perjury.
Not could have but can lead to it.
And given what she just authorized (or didn't block) in relation to Comey, it had to be on her mind!
Maybe she’s in the Epstein/tRump child rape files, too!?
Corrected: PAM BONDI IS A PIECE OF SHIT
She seethed venom. It was palpable. Could only stomach 45 min. All I kept thinking was the title of Colin Jost's book: A Very Punchable Face
Well, you made it much farther than I could. Petulant teenage. Piece of something, that's for sure. Sullies the office of AG.
Haha -a piece of something -
Let’s call it as it is -she is a real piece of SHIT
Everyone in his administration were picked for their loyalty, not brains
She was performing for an audience of one.
Backpfeifengesicht!
No gemütlichkeit for her!
She an evil motherfucker, but we can see how her protecting a child rapist is taking a tole on her - perhaps she'll die a horrible and painful death soon...one can hope.
Vance, Miller, Patel, Hegseth have that too
Don't forget Johnson, Noem, & Gabbard. :)
I am agog at your intestinal fortitude! I only made it 5-ish minutes.
I called my Republican senator after seeing clips of that hearing and asked him to do something to restore a modicum of decorum and civility to the Senate. As a taxpayer, I do not like seeing any elected official upbraided by an unelected cabinet official, who should be answering questions not trolling the questioner. I consider Congressional oversight to be an important role, and I generally think it is appropriate for cabinet members to answer questions about the work they are doing, given that it is paid for by the taxpayer.
100% agree!
I suggest adding some historical context that would have dramatized how uniquely combative and disrespectful Bondi's testimony was compared to previous AG hearings. While Bondi championed transparency, she hid behind platitudes and personal attacks.
As a retired lawmaker and attorney, I conclude Bondi is only fueling institutional disrespect--which benefits the Trump administration, piles on increasing distrust of government and accelerates a loss of our character as a democracy. Most disappointing? Senate Democrats seem unprepared and let her off easy. They should have anticipated she'd mirror Kash Patel's confrontational playbook and crafted tougher, more strategic questions to expose her evasiveness. It's more than asking hard questions; it is following up, whether in the hearing or post-hearing media.
With her still sitting there, Adam Schiff read a long list of questions she refused to answer. So at least that's in the official record now.
I agree with LHS. As Dirk pointed out, Schiff needed to request, insist or demand that Grassley (my Senator) have the witness answer the questions. If any of those questions are memorable, they should be repeated, such as being asked of future witnesses.
Grassley. Another waste of human life.
10-15 years ago, it was a different Grassley. Different staff, too.
Including demanding the Chair direct her to "answer the question" and shut her down when she ran off the rails.
I viewed a portion of the hearing and news coverage. I did not come across any requests made of the Chair.
The request was made - i heard it.
Thanks David now the need for a follow up with the most important questions.
Maybe you could coach some of the DEMOCRATS to ask more carefully structured questions that require actual finesse from the Trumpette.
Thanks Carol O. I do not claim to have been the best at cross examination in a courtroom or at legislative hearings, questioning our state agency years. My overall complaints (and I have shared before) are: 1) when there are dramatic moments with people like Biondi, elected officials fail to follow up quickly on platforms like Instagram and TikTok; and 2) our elected and candidates fail to repeat the issue. All Democrats can learn from how Trump repeats the same messages, eg. fake news, he is the greatest President, etc.,
Nazi Barbie’s lack of transparency and her audacity should have her in a jail cell once the Orange Toddler is out of office. Can’t happen soon enough
I get these things confused. I thought Nazi Barbie was the dog killer.
I understand your confusion. It’s Nazi Barbie for the AG and Secretary Puppy Killer for Homeland Security
What happens to their plastic surgeons and make-up artists? Do they get hardship pay?
The plastic surgeon is very busy because every women in Trumps orbit has Mar-a-lago face. Even people like Laura Loomer who are only adjacent to the orbit
It is really sad that they want that plastic surgery mask. At least your face, Peter, has character. You could go in the movies! :- )
No, Noem is ICE Barbie.
Just like there is Sports Barbie, Vet Barbie, Doctor Barbie, there can be Nazi Barbie and ICE Barbie
They both are...
Where are the consequences? The accountability? And I don't remember where I heard this, but -- "It used to be that when a politician was caught lying, they'd apologize. Now they just double down."
It's like lying with a straight face, even under oath (especially under oath!), is just a joke these days. It's so frustrating to see it keep happening.
Thank you for reporting, as always.
What about little johnson...saying the retrumpians are working day and night to get health care for the poor - what a liar...hopefully he'll burn in hell for eternity protecting a child rapist.
House Repubs have worked 14 days since the 25th of July.
Stop paying the bastards!
I was equally frustrated by the bare-faced lying of our then PM, Boris Pfeffel!
This depraved, corrupt, spiteful harridan should be charged with contempt of Congress for “obstructing the work of the United States Congress or one of its committees.” I’m sick to death of these unelected, unqualified, sordid, despicable traitors never facing accountability & consequences as they and their cult-leader clown poison our country.
Bondi continues to shock me with her sheer ineptitude. Every time I think she's drilled to the molten core of the planet, she finds a way to get into even deeper shite.
It's at the point where I legit think that most members of the Trump Administration should be arrested on sight.
And speaking of sheer ineptitude, there’s considerable overlap on that front between the testimony of Bondi and her lackey Patel. Stonewalling works for now it seems, but their day will come.
Do you still believe that? I want to, but…
I do believe that. The sole exception that would prevent prosecution of Bondi, Patel or other Trump miscreants is a preemptive pardon before he is the former President. Trump was willing to pardon all J6 criminals, so a blanket preemptive pardon of his entire Cabinet and high level officials like Bondi or Patel is certainly possible, ethics be damned.
Bondi has fully absorbed the lesson of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, and that is that Trump supports and rewards people who follow his own Roy Cohn model of denial, outrage, attack, deflection, and distraction.
There were reports that Trump was planning to withdraw his nomination of Kavanaugh as he came under attack and was nevertheless trying to behave with dignity and gravitas. When Kavanaugh suddenly switched over to performing as an outraged and furious victim, abandoning any semblance of propriety or self-control, Trump changed his mind. He liked and approved of what he saw.
Thanks Jay. We need more of this. We need more light to shine on the enablers. Drag each and every one of them in front of committee, every day if possible. Keep them scrambling to suck up to their base. Their lies, in their own words, from own mouths, will do them in with magat base.
If we survive the tRump regime, we will have to redesign and rebuild our government from scratch. All the ways to circumvent and evade the Constitution and our legal structures have been parsed and breached.
it will take 2 decades at least...
And the first decade will be the tRumpression.
“Birds of the same feather always always flock together“
There is no truer truth!!!!
That was observed long ago: pares cum parabus facillime congregantur. Latin for ‘like gathers together most easily with like’.
So why are we here again?
cause magats are idiots and voted for this shit to own the libs, while dems are useless milk toast who have no ovaries and can't get anyone to vote for them...
The Dems were just too timid. They refused to see the depth of depravity the right had sunk into. They also are extremely tribal.
Yeah, I like the way they are trying to prevent Mondazzi from being mayor of New York City. Despicable behavior
Because they were were willing to throw the Republic on the trash heap to get their corrupt grifting Gilead.
When she said how much she liked that picture taken at Mar-a-Lago with Trump I wish someone had said oh you like that huh I think it makes you look fat!
Replacing WORK with S**T is MORE suitable..
It was in my mind for sure
Seems the MOST appropriate usage concerning HER pathetic disrespectful behavior
She's hiding everything and reporting to one. Calling her a "piece of work" is way too kind and civil.
She's a piece of "something" all right