Message to Republicans congressmen;

[justhanginon]

Do not mess with Democratic women in your hearings. They are smarter than you, more articulate than you and fearless of you. You will always lose. And may I add, we have a whole party of them.

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. Hell yes, love this post. You would think they learned their lesson when HIllary knocked this shit

out of them

[NewDealProgressive]

2. Do we know that Ms. Yates is a Democrat?

She's a non-partisan public servant isn't she?

Or are you referring to someone else?

[onenote]

4. circumstantial evidence

No, I don't know we can say for certain that Sally Yates is a Democrat. However, her husband definitely is a Democrat (major contributor to party candidates). While she served in DOJ under both repub and Democratic administrations, her more senior positions came under the Obama administration.

Just because she is a "public servant" doesn't mean she can't be affiliated with or identify as a member of a political party.

[NewDealProgressive]

10. I know. I just think it's better for all involved if she were considered non-partisan.

Comrade Тяцмр and his minions have been referring to her as a Democrat (sic) operative. I'd rather she be seen as non-partisan and neutral, just abiding by the law. She shouldn't be politicized, nor should Mr. Clapper.

[longship]

27. Those of us who know the Cyrillic alphabet cringe at Тяцмр

The backwards R is a soft vowel "a", not a consonant "r". It is pronounced "ya".

What you use as a "u" is not a vowel, but a consonant. It is pronounced "tse" (with a soft "e&quot .

And the "P" in Cyrillic is pronounced as a Latin "R".

"Тяцмр" makes no sense whatsoever, if one can read Cyrillic.

Sorry for the pedantry.

Trump in Cyrillic is "Трамп" (close in pronunciation)

Or, maybe "Трyмп" (pronounced TRYUMP, with a long U and a consonant Y.) It tangles the tongue a bit, but that's Russian.

I prefer the former as there is no soft "u" in Cyrillic and "Трамп" sounds more like "Trump" than "tramp" (although who could tell the difference).

[AtheistCrusader]

11. No she can't be affiliated.

'be affiliated' implies an external source attributing it to her.

That's not ok, if that's not how she identifies. It may even undermine her professional identity and credibility. Please don't.

Let non-partisan officials, current and former, self-identify please.

[TrollBuster9090]

17. "Her more senior positions came under the Obama Administration."

So did James Comey's.

The fact that you were appointed by a Democrat doesn't mean you're a democrat. Especially the Obama Administration. I think he holds the RECORD for appointing Republicans.

The reverse is not true, though. If a (recent) Republican President appointed you, it's safe to assume you're a hard-core partisan Republican.

In fact, I LIKE that Democratic Presidents are more non-partisan with their appointments. GOP Presidents appointing partisan Republicans is BAD for the country. I just wish Democrats would blow their own horn about being rational, that's all. And the Obama Admin was a perfect example of that.

[lame54]

8. if she wasn't then - she is now

[PJMcK]

13. Wikipedia states her political affiliation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Yates

[TrollBuster9090]

15. "Citation needed" isn't a political affiliation. ;)

It wouldn't surprise me if she's a Democrat (and probably is NOW, if she wasn't before), but I haven't seen any evidence one way or the other. The fact that she was appointed by a Democrat doesn't make her one. (If it did, we never would have had to put up with that assclown COMEY.)

[PJMcK]

16. Good points

I just glanced at the entry and missed that. Good catch, TrollBuster9090.

Enjoy your evening!

[Pluvious]

22. Originally hired by Conservative under Bush Sr. n/t

[Skittles]

26. she seems to very much care about America

I think that makes her a Democrat

[BigmanPigman]

3. If they were smart they wouldn't mess with women in general.Ever!

We each have had a lifetime of practice dealing with their BS at every level imaginable Never underestimate the power of a woman!

[TrollBuster9090]

14. Big middle aged men with grey hair USED to be able to push women around in the work place,

and even sexually harass them; but those days are over. A few of the old dinosaurs haven't gotten that message yet. But it's no surprise while 'conservatives' want to go back to the past. The 1950s was a pretty good time for middle aged white men in suits. Not so much for everybody else.

[StanP50]

5. 2018...2020?

TRUTH...Thank God almighty (ahemm)....TRUTH. Might we possibly see a future contender in the making.....hmmm interesting premise.

[yuiyoshida]

6. K&R and Tweeted

n/t

[stonecutter357]

7. K&R!

[mcar]

9. I'd say don't mess with women

Let's not make Ms. Yates actions or testimony partisan.

[TrollBuster9090]

12. In short: don't mess with Sally Yates. SHE'S NO JAMES COMEY!

Women who've risen to the top in a man's world are generally not intimidated by middle aged conservative men trying to put them (back) in their place.

I thought you clowns learned your lesson when you hauled Hillary Clinton up in front of Peckerhead Gowdy. Apparently not.

[47of74]

18. And to Rob Blum

Get ready to leave the House when a woman replaces your ass at midterms.

[mgardener]

19. I just got back from a demonstration

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Over 100 people demonstrated against Elise Stefanik R, NY primarily because of her vote to repeal the ACA.
Other issues too, but ...
We braved snow showers, rain, cold and wind.
Lots of people talking about the hearings today. Lots of anger and motivation.

[onetexan]

23. Thank you!!!

Your work is very important. Thank you for braving the bad weather to send a strong message to your congresswoman. Horrible why they've done.

[Wounded Bear]

20. No argument here...

Of course, Dems in general tend to elect smarter, more reality based representatives to begin with. That so many are women is just an additional benefit.

[Peachhead22]

21. Dear Republican Congresscritters

You can get on the Impeachment Train, or you can get run over by it!

[southerncrone]

24. ...

[womanofthehills]

25. Sally Yates has the face of a woman............

[ehrnst]

28. I truly believe that they are unprepared for a woman to be anything but apologetic and emotional. (n

[tiptonic]

29. Wife

My wife is the kindest, gentlest woman I have ever met. Just don't mess with her babies. As in, don't take away their health care. The repulsive republicans, r going to pay for their crimes.

[MLAA]

30. You said it

And you said it well. You too are articulate, smart and fearless!

[niyad]

31. and we have LOTS of practice dealing with your sexist, lying bs.

[Heartstrings]

32. K & R