Senator Dianne Feinstein appeared confused during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday. When asked to vote on a proposal, Feinstein began giving a lengthy speech instead of simply saying “aye” or “nay” as requested. The committee chair, Senator Patty Murray, had to repeatedly tell Feinstein “just say aye” and remind her that it was time for a vote, not speeches. After some delay, Feinstein finally cast her vote. A spokesperson said Feinstein was preoccupied and did not realize a vote had been called. The incident raises further concerns about Feinstein’s ability to serve at age 90, as she has made other recent mistakes and often relies on aides.
I’m way past sick of this fucking gerontocracy. The people determining the future should have a stake in it.
Kudos for using the word “gerontocracy”.
I am proud of my vocabulary, but I don’t know that I’m unique in my use of the word. Thanks, in any case!
They do, in the Democratic primary.
Where they keep voting for Feinstein.
The primary system is institutionalized insanity. This is why our choices devolve into Weekend at Bernie’s vs. a rapist Russian stooge.
Keep in mind that millions of people voluntarily vote for said rapist Russian stooge. The election system isn’t the only problem here.