Republican senator slams Trump's DOJ attack: US 'not some banana republic'

[left-of-center2012]

Source: The Hill

Republican Sen. Ben Sasse (Neb.) rebuked President Trump's latest attack against the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, warning Trump that the United States "is not some banana republic."

Sasse condemned Trump's tweets Monday afternoon in which the president criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for pursuing criminal charges against two GOP congressmen.

“The United States is not some banana republic with a two-tiered system of justice – one for the majority party and one for the minority party," Sasse responded in a statement.

"These two men have been charged with crimes because of evidence, not because of who the President was when the investigations began," he continued. "Instead of commenting on ongoing investigations and prosecutions, the job of the President of the United States is to defend the Constitution and protect the impartial administration of justice."

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/404844-gop-senator-responds-to-trumps-latest-attack-on-sessions-the-united-states-is

[marylandblue]

1. OMFG! Ben Sasse wakes from his long nap to say something!

His duty is done, he can go back to sleep now.

[gordianot]

2. Cue the Banana Boat Song.

Amazing how quickly a Banana Republic can emerge.

[BumRushDaShow]

5. Here ya go!

[jayschool2013]

20. Bananas and Blow

[sandensea]

3. He says, while enabling Cheetolini every step of the way.

All third-world despots, Sasse should know, had many civilian enablers - usually from big business or the lobbying groups (i.e. most of today's Republican lawmakers).

[BumRushDaShow]

6. THIS

They vote near-unanimously for everything he wants.

[sandensea]

9. Thanks. GOPee "moderates" are all like Flake: Always trying to have it both ways.

Just like his nose.

[SCantiGOP]

12. Yeah,

Let’s see who besides Sasse and lame ducks Flake and Corker are wiling to speak out.

[sandensea]

14. And even if any were so inclined, their bankrollers would see to it that they shut their mouths.

It's hard to talk with a big wad of money in your mouth.

[Nasruddin]

18. Exactly

As they say, money talks and bs walks. He'll do what he's told when the time comes.

But - we can live in hope!

[sandensea]

25. Well said.

My hope is not so much with him or any of the other GOPee "moderates;" but in the voters.

Voters, as a group, can and sometimes do change. These swamp creatures? It would take a miracle.

[lagomorph777]

35. Well, surely this time he'll do something: vote against Kavanaugh, right?

[sandensea]

36. I call it the "after sitting down with Judge Kavanagh" caucus

They like to voice some lukewarm objection (and make sure it gets plenty of press coverage); but you can always count on them reconsidering "after sitting down with Judge Kavanagh."

What's he giving them? BJs?

[lagomorph777]

37. Photos of Mariia Butina giving them BJs.

Other copies available after the confirmation.

[sandensea]

38. That the family values party for you

Chastity for thee; but definitely not for me.

[bucolic_frolic]

4. My guess is there are about 10 GOP Senators who are not in on it

but they are silent because of party, and they like the campaign money it brings. Sasse is one of them.

The rest are in it up to their eyebrows.

And Sasse here is posturing for the elections, look at US!!! The Republicans, we stand for law and order, I just told you so!!

[SWBTATTReg]

11. Maybe someday these errant repubs will bolt to the other side (dems) and make a one sided ...

majority (all dems and 10 or so repug senators)...seems like that there are enough of them to finally say, enough rump! We are tired of your nonsense and idiotic mutterings...no more!

[Renew Deal]

7. Will Sasse mount a primary?

I’m not counting on it

[TheCowsCameHome]

8. "...but I still love that orange pile of vomit"

Nice try, Ben.

[Marthe48]

10. so trumpopovitch got hungry for a banana split

n/t

[Ccarmona]

13. Jimmy Buffett's Bananas Republic

[Emoji Guy]

15. Talk the talk, but you don't fucking walk the walk

It only takes one fucking person to go independent and destroy the Republican majority.

[riversedge]

16. past time @GOP stands for our country!

[UpInArms]

17. Yawn ....

Sassy does this for points ... and then votes as directed ... by the banana republicans

[Bleacher Creature]

19. Oh yeah, tough talk from a Republican Senator!!!

Followed by doing absolutely nothing to hold Trump accountable and a sure vote for all of Trump's policies.

It must be a day of the week that ends in "y."

[mountain grammy]

21. Good for you, there Senator Sasse

now are you gonna vote for a rotten nominee for the Supreme Court?

[truthisfreedom]

22. Ben Sasse's been sassy lately! We'll see how long that lasts

And whether he withers under our all-star wrestling fatso in the long run.

[JHB]

23. Ben's off message. "Banana Republic" has been the Conservative Movement's model...

A small aristocracy, a somewhat larger group to service their higher-end wants, and a vast army of replaceable and disposable peons.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

24. it's the Reputin party

The Reputins want what Vlad wants -- exactly the model you described.

[JHB]

27. Yes, but they'd wanted that when Vlad was in KGB Kindergarten.

It's one of their foundational ideals.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

29. vlad the enabler

You're right, it does pre-date Putin. He's just a rich enabler for the modern traitors.

[Sneederbunk]

26. He talks a lot but does nothing.

[Power 2 the People]

28. Tough words but you know he'll give the dear leader his Supreme Court judge.

Senator Sasse????........Aye

[DeminPennswoods]

30. Words, words, words, ho hum

Words are nothing without the deeds that should accompany them.

[RussBLib]

31. Who else?

There MUST be more than one elected GOPer with some intact principles.

No?

[Gothmog]

32. If you want to stop trump, then vote

Link to tweet

[bluecollar2]

33. Actually...it is...n/t

[duforsure]

34. As long as

Banana Republicans are in control , that is exactly what we are. Vote Them all out and vote for Democrats.