Trump's DEA Pick

[gatomontes99]

Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator

This is an awful pick. Let's start with this:

He violated the First Amendment because of a wrong minded executive order. He does not hold the conviction to protect rights. He allowed himself to be convinced to be a tyrant, "for the greater good." His lack of moral fortitude makes him a horrible pick.

It is also being reported that he supports Red Flag laws. Those are laws that suspend the rights of citizens for unsubstantiated reports. Those laws are clearly a violation of the Constitution. A theme that seems to be part of his resume.

[Hodad]

8 hours ago, gatomontes99 said:

Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator

This is an awful pick. Let's start with this:

He violated the First Amendment because of a wrong minded executive order. He does not hold the conviction to protect rights. He allowed himself to be convinced to be a tyrant, "for the greater good." His lack of moral fortitude makes him a horrible pick.

It is also being reported that he supports Red Flag laws. Those are laws that suspend the rights of citizens for unsubstantiated reports. Those laws are clearly a violation of the Constitution. A theme that seems to be part of his resume.

This is interesting. He is, at least, one of the few announced nominations who has a resume in the ballpark for the job.

The other stuff you list is exactly what Trump values in his appointees though. Not sure why this one's commitment to an executive rather than to core values bothers you. It's not an outlier.

[Michael Hardner]

46 minutes ago, Hodad said:

This is interesting. He is, at least, one of the few announced nominations who has a resume in the ballpark for the job.

The other stuff you list is exactly what Trump values in his appointees though. Not sure why this one's commitment to an executive rather than to core values bothers you. It's not an outlier.

Also Lighthizer

Tough but not insane:

https://www.ft.com/content/5003b5b9-7d36-49a7-96cc-d5fecc7a0a96

[User]

On 12/2/2024 at 8:52 AM, gatomontes99 said:

It is also being reported that he supports Red Flag laws. Those are laws that suspend the rights of citizens for unsubstantiated reports. Those laws are clearly a violation of the Constitution. A theme that seems to be part of his resume.

This 100% depends on how those laws are written. 

If they were such a clear violation of the Constitution, they would be failing legal challenges in the courts. 

Most, if not all, at least all of the ones I have reviewed, have a process in place that involves more than a mere unsubstantiated report, they provide a legal means to challenge them, and can also include clear concise timeframes to restore gun possession. 

These are the kinds of laws that make sense when we sit around talking about how everyone knew some deranged guy was deranged and they reported him to the police and then they didn't do anything... well, this allows police to do something. 

 

[Deluge]

On 12/2/2024 at 7:52 AM, gatomontes99 said:

Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator

This is an awful pick. Let's start with this:

He violated the First Amendment because of a wrong minded executive order. He does not hold the conviction to protect rights. He allowed himself to be convinced to be a tyrant, "for the greater good." His lack of moral fortitude makes him a horrible pick.

It is also being reported that he supports Red Flag laws. Those are laws that suspend the rights of citizens for unsubstantiated reports. Those laws are clearly a violation of the Constitution. A theme that seems to be part of his resume.

I'd rather see this department just go away; that and DHS as well as the FBI. The US Marshals should be able to handle this stuff. 

[Hodad]

15 hours ago, Michael Hardner said:

Also Lighthizer

Tough but not insane:

https://www.ft.com/content/5003b5b9-7d36-49a7-96cc-d5fecc7a0a96

Right. He has the experience and credibility to merit the job. Even if I think the direction is insane. 

The contrast between these sorts of nominees and Hegseth, Gaetz or McMahon is extreme. Even MAGA faithful should be able to see. It should be alarming. 

[WestCanMan]

On 12/2/2024 at 6:52 AM, gatomontes99 said:

He violated the First Amendment because of a wrong minded executive order.

Yeah, the only thing that he should be a candidate for is jail. Lock the sonofab1tch up. No joke. F'ing weasel. 

[Hodad]

Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from consideration for Drug Enforcement post

 

Batting average for "the best people" not great.

[robosmith]

4 hours ago, Hodad said:

Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from consideration for Drug Enforcement post

 

Batting average for "the best people" not great.

Now Trump is saying he told Chronister to withdraw.

Trump: "I told him to quit."

Chronister: "I quit before Trump told me to quit." LMAO