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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhat's most striking about Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) confronting Noem is EVERY WORD is the 100% GOSPEL TRUTH.
"On paper," one could look at his words and think "Well, that's harsh," but he's letting her off easy. He's simply LISTING THINGS SHE HAS ACTUALLY DONE and encouraging her to RESIGN as the result of HER ACTIONS. No "accusations," no "allegations," SHE DID 100% of this shit!
https://www.rawstory.com/noem-resign-bennie-thompson/
"Instead of deploying Homeland Security grants to protect churches and synagogues from terrorism, you handed your friends a $220 million contract so they could follow you around the country with a camera," Thompson told the DHS chief. "Instead of fully funding the DHS agency that protects our hospitals, schools, and electrical systems from cyber attacks, you spent $200 million to buy yourself new private jets."
"And instead of paying your way like the rest of us, you're living rent-free in a taxpayer-owned property that is supposed to be reserved for military leaders," he continued. "Every penny that you spend on yourself represents the blood, sweat, and tears of hardworking Americans who expect their tax dollars to be spent on homeland security, not promoting you and your interests."
"Apparently, you haven't noticed that regular people are suffering under President Trump's affordability crisis. Or maybe you, like him, thinks it's a hoax and just don't care. Either way, such corrupt behavior hurts homeland security."
"Rather than sitting here and wasting your time and ours, with more corruption, lies, and lawlessness, I call on you to resign," he said. "Do a real service to the country and just resign. That is, if President Trump doesn't fire you first."
sheshe2
(95,846 posts)That was harsh and I hope it left a mark.
JustAnotherGen
(37,555 posts)Ear.
sheshe2
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This one!
FakeNoose
(40,160 posts)
sheshe2
(95,846 posts)The bad news is it was female and laid eggs.
ProudMNDemocrat
(20,615 posts)Good on you, Rep, Thompson!
a kennedy
(35,290 posts)aka-chmeee
(1,225 posts)A proper response to Bondo's incessant interruptions, instead of "Excuse me!"... "Unless you are answering a question...TRUTHFULLY this time, STFU! The floor is mine."
BOSSHOG
(44,738 posts)TOLD THE TRUTH. Scum like Noem and everyone in his administration work their butts off everyday LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO FOOT THEIR BILL. I would have preferred the Congressman from Mississippi encourage charges be filed against the freedom hating cretin instead of urging her to resign.
Miles Archer
(21,758 posts)Members of Congress have two options.
1). Stick to the agenda, be succinct
2). Play to the TV cameras (one of the most extreme examples being Gym Jacket Off Jordan)
So it was Bennie's BREVITY that truly impressed me. There was no bravado, no fluff, no theatrics.
"Here's what you've done to date. Ample cause for my calling you to resign."
It was a master's class in taking care of busimess.
yellow dahlia
(4,518 posts)Raven123
(7,534 posts)progressoid
(52,570 posts)Silent Type
(12,412 posts)flashman13
(2,016 posts)Takket
(23,474 posts)GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-12-11T15:51:24.924Z
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
No names. No addresses. Nothing.
All they have is a boogeyman to feed to the MAGA cult.
Seinan Sensei
(1,358 posts)Tell me, FBI Agent Michael Glasheen, if I wanted to join Antifa, where would I go?
Phone number, please.
No?
How about an address?
Email?
QR code?
Glasheen knows better.
Hes been an agent since 2001.
BaronChocula
(4,026 posts)orangecrush
(28,309 posts)ShazzieB
(22,206 posts)"Where is ANTIFA headquartered? How many members are there?"
After stating that ANTIFA is the biggest domestic terrorism threat the country is facing (or however he phrased it), Glasheen couldn't provide even one shread of factual information about this nonexistent "organization." He was lying, Thompson knew he was lying, and Glasheen knew that Thompson knew he was lying. Hilarious!
His lies were as transparent as Saran wrap! He needs to look for another job. Lying convincingly is a key skill for anyone who wants to work for Trump, and Glasheen is seriously lacking in that department!
blue_jay
(184 posts)BaronChocula
(4,026 posts)Well, I'm actually thinking a lot worse, but that'll do.
moonshinegnomie
(3,853 posts)MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-12-11T16:22:42.190Z
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
yellow dahlia
(4,518 posts)Thank you Seth Magaziner!
RoeVWade
(809 posts)guess who you should start applying it to? One guess. No mercy. Minor crime, fry him to the max.
blue_jay
(184 posts)millions of people who are unable to connect with any humanity they may have had at one point in time (among other damages to their thinking or ability to tell the truth) and feel the need to follow the authority, strong man, figure. It's what they are used to however terrible it is.
No, I'm not a professional psychiatrist or psychologist, these are just my thoughts.
I'm not excusing this inhumane behavior, just contemplating how so many could end up this way.
orangecrush
(28,309 posts)Martin68
(27,052 posts)BidenRocks
(2,770 posts)Showing up on our TV 20 times a day?
Like Kars 4 Kids and the intro to ST Enterprise, I am rushing for the MUTE!
STFU and quit scaring the country you terrorist!
Make no mistake. I want her charged with Domestic Terrorism!
NameAlreadyTaken
(2,235 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(14,742 posts)She got
B.See
(7,762 posts)it wasn't the HALF of it. Resign? She belongs behind bars... along with the rest of 'em.
Miles Archer
(21,758 posts)...and, obviously, we all know the backstory. It was direct. REFRESHINGLY direct.
malaise
(292,717 posts)Excellent
Wild blueberry
(8,129 posts)Thank you.
surfered
(11,491 posts)electric_blue68
(25,906 posts)Clouds Passing
(6,970 posts)kacekwl
(8,866 posts)matter should do the same. Don't waste time on questions you will never get answers to and demand she resign.
bfoxmatt
(40 posts)Bennie almost makes me wish I still lived in MS!
rampartd
(3,759 posts)than be queen of mississippi" tennessee williams
but yea, thompson is representing me every time he takes down one of these jerks.
calimary
(89,034 posts)We have some VERY bright lights in the Democratic caucus. Bennie Thompson has been one of 'em for a long time!
duckworth969
(1,177 posts)stollen
(1,040 posts)I have applied for a visa to the UK. It doesn't mean I'm going to get approved by the Home Office. If I do get approved and THEN commit a crime, how is the fact I filled out an application and got it sent forward for possible approval anyone's fault?
I just received notice from the UK Home Office that it needed more info from me. That's standard for an application process. The Biden administration didn't approve the applicatio. but considered what had been submitted without a decision.
IcyPeas
(24,847 posts)I wish I believed in karma.
Attilatheblond
(8,276 posts)Left no deceit unaddressed.