Discussion: Gov't Watchdog Ends Probe Of Zinke's Threats To Senators Over O'Care Repeal Vote

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Another government agency defanged by Don the Con.

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“Both Senators Murkowski and Sullivan declined to be interviewed or to provide statements regarding the matter,”

So, while occasionally capable of praiseworthy acts, both senators remain unwilling to support elite accountability and a just democracy; i.e., they’re loyal Republicans.

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So investigate THEM for unethical behavior. Covering up the other guy’s unethical behavior is itself unethical.

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I wonder what Zinke promised to Alaska.

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Exactly, feet must have hurt from actually standing up for something (in Murkowski’s case - sullivan couldn’t even manage that.)

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Increased Moose Hunts?

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Oh, it was nothing. All a big misunderstanding. We thought it over and decided we both walked into doors. Sorry to have wasted your time on this.

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The deportation of Caribou Barbie to Siberia?

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They just love their jobs way too much.

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If you thought our elected federal officials were corrupt, with Donnie in charge, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

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O·mer·tà [ōˈmert ə] noun: A code of silence about criminal activity and a refusal to give evidence to authorities.

(See: “Mafia”, “GOP”, “Trump”)

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Do not like this…thought at least Murkowski had more honor…than to let this obvious threat slide for drumpf or zinkie…Could it be a warning shot or just chicken poo.

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Maybe she feels she made her point by voting against the ACA repeal anyway. That was an FU that went straight to headquarters.

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Meanwhile…

Zinke daughter bashes Trump over transgender military ban

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There may be another vote coming up where we could use her help…

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Who’s a good boy? Who’s a good little doggie? Lemme scratch behind your ears, puppy!

Not the Interior Dept watchdog. The courageous senators from Alaska rolling on their backs and peeing themselves in anticipation of a kick from Dump.

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Murkowski [giggling]: “They say ‘Revenge is a dish best served cold.’”
Sullivan nods.

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Exactly. Zinke got the memo and has been humbly chastened. She made her point, so no need to pursue it further. It will be interesting to see if Trump understand Murkowski’s message is.

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Would that it were so, but bullies for whom their attempt at intimidation draw no adverse consequences tend to just up the ante next time.

Ask millions of women who have mistakenly hoped that the initial intimidation they experienced was an aberration and unlikely to be repeated.

Escalation is the stock in trade of bullies and their allies/sponsors. It rarely ends well, absent external authoritative intervention, especially if it’s excused the first time.

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