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Prairie Gates

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33. The pool is remarkably shallow - few qualified people will work with him

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:00 AM

Nov 12

Then the patronage kicks in. Noem managed to pretend that Trump wasn't having an episode during his "playlist" town hall and has generally been a craven loyalist, so she fits the bill.

The really notable thing about his picks so far is their lack of qualifications mixed with the extreme (corrupt) patronage. Truly a kakistocracy.

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Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 12 OP

I guess puppy murdering proves she's cruel enough for the job. Ocelot II Nov 12 #1

Prerequisite. ... littlemissmartypants Nov 12 #2

BUT!.... underpants Nov 12 #20

Because the Gov of SD has so much experience with the southern border Bluetus Nov 12 #43

the infamous, despicable governor DENVERPOPS Nov 12 #90

Employees found insufficiently loyal or useful to the President will be terminated regardless of civil service status. Marcuse Nov 12 #61

Sure won't be many {insert racist epithet} curs creeping around while Elmer Noem is wabbit hunting! . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 12 #3

We are truly fucked. madaboutharry Nov 12 #4

Now the Snow Queen controls ICE. . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 12 #5

That was my first reaction too underpants Nov 12 #12

This. Precisely this. hatrack Nov 12 #26

She allegedly help come up with SD anti-drugvslogan: Meth, we're on it!!! 🤔 Devilsun Nov 12 #73

Hide your pets. RandySF Nov 12 #6

Couldn't handle her pup, but elleng Nov 12 #7

It's an incredibly powerful cabinet position underpants Nov 12 #11

It's a RIDICULOUS cabinet position, NO ONE can handle it adequately. elleng Nov 12 #15

Yes it was a poor reaction to 9/11 underpants Nov 12 #19

Right. elleng Nov 12 #21

They literally had to cobble together a Department BumRushDaShow Nov 12 #22

Yes, they did; elleng Nov 12 #70

Wow yeah-that is a lot of responsibility.nt jfz9580m Nov 12 #37

Yes, she'll be in over her head, but she's pretty. JohnnyRingo Nov 12 #41

I guess our only hope for the next 4 years are low-key, behind-the-scenes, true patriots... Think. Again. Nov 12 #8

Puppy Blaster is experienced in the disappearing department. bucolic_frolic Nov 12 #9

This cabinet will be filled with airheads too stupid to interrupt the boss when he's screwing up Simeon Salus Nov 12 #10

It's really sad The Madcap Nov 12 #32

It's the cabinet of, by, and for Fox News hosts. Initech Nov 12 #79

Wingnut welfare. Simeon Salus Nov 12 #81

Fox News isn't so much a news network as it is a multi-level marketing firm. Initech Nov 12 #84

FEMA. And the US Secret Service. Akakoji Nov 12 #13

Don't forget the Coast Guard! SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 12 #17

How long till all protection from the secret service are gone for Clinton,Obama and Biden? Bengus81 Nov 12 #45

Lifetime protection for former presidents and their spouses and minor children is provided by law. Protection of others 24601 Nov 12 #52

I thought Jackie Kennedy gave up her protection at some point. rickford66 Nov 12 #54

I believe that her protection ended upon her remarriage. Her kids kept theirs until age 16. 24601 Nov 12 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 12 #57

Public Law No: 112-257 24601 Nov 12 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 12 #67

Please fasten your seat belts. multigraincracker Nov 12 #14

Hail, Hail, the Gang's All ribrepin Nov 12 #16

Billions of dollars in discretionary funding. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #18

All politics and capabilities aside genxlib Nov 12 #23

She won't last. nt GenThePerservering Nov 12 #24

OMG - lock your dogs up. Vinca Nov 12 #25

"They're shooting the dogs! They're shooting the cats!" True Dough Nov 12 #27

"They're shooting the dogs! They're shooting the cats!" True Dough Nov 12 #28

Good bye national and homeland security..... Lovie777 Nov 12 #29

And hello Putin, Kremlin, FSB and GRU. ancianita Nov 12 #55

We need to put out psa's every week kerouac2 Nov 12 #30

The incompetence continues. The Madcap Nov 12 #31

The pool is remarkably shallow - few qualified people will work with him Prairie Gates Nov 12 #33

Another DEI hire Old Crank Nov 12 #34

The next 4 years. Woodwizard Nov 12 #35

Yep. We are on our own more than ever. Evolve Dammit Nov 12 #66

Just for context Historic NY Nov 12 #36

What could go wrong? C_U_L8R Nov 12 #38

The fool who probably knows less about border issues than my dog. travelingthrulife Nov 12 #39

I can see why he picked her, she's a attractive woman. JohnnyRingo Nov 12 #40

I suppose, "Meth. It's what's for dinner!" was considered. n/t Harker Nov 12 #48

If ever a slogan dweller Nov 12 #50

In this country, all dogs are now very afraid. lark Nov 12 #42

Butt she is a non-stop ass kisser and toady. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 12 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 12 #44

Merry circus calliope music during the internment camp round-ups. NBachers Nov 12 #46

Cruella DeVille IronLionZion Nov 12 #47

How long will she last? NYC Liberal Nov 12 #49

Her first order during the next disaster is to shoot the abandoned/homeless pets. OLDMDDEM Nov 12 #51

Someone should have told Trump she had plastic surgery D. Spaulding Nov 12 #53

Watch out Dogs everywhere! joanbarnes Nov 12 #56

Employees found insufficiently loyal and useful to the President will be terminated regardless of civil service status. Marcuse Nov 12 #58

They were so concerned about Peanut the Squirrel - TBF Nov 12 #60

Her expertise being....? NM Grins Nov 12 #62

The parade of unqualified wankers continues. paleotn Nov 12 #64

He's picking psychopaths and dipshits to surround him. Texin Nov 12 #65

Drumpf hates dogs. Puppy killing was the big feature in that resume. What an unqualified bimbo. Palin-esque. n/t Evolve Dammit Nov 12 #68

First they came for the puppies... LT Barclay Nov 12 #71

So will SD get a new Governor? bluestarone Nov 12 #72

What usually happens is the lieutenant governor is elevated to governor jmowreader Nov 12 #75

Is she willing to commit atrocities? Mmmm, maybe. Just a few. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #74

Well, at least the country will be safe from lovable, rambunctious puppies. LudwigPastorius Nov 12 #76

The dogs are protesting her selection! Jacson6 Nov 12 #77

No stray dogs! Turbineguy Nov 12 #78

He will be the Depolorable President. ificandream Nov 12 #80

Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary Dogdirt Nov 12 #82

Only picked because they're hardliners. louis-t Nov 12 #83

Oh, joy. Karasu Nov 12 #85

The Minister of Love nt Xipe Totec Nov 12 #86

IN SOUTH DAKOTA.... THEY'RE SHOOTING THE DOGS! Montauk6 Nov 12 #87

Her prize for hosting the town hall RANDYWILDMAN Nov 12 #88

she bdamomma Nov 12 #89

well well flordia DonCoquixote Nov 12 #91

They're shooting the dogs, they're shooting the cats WokeAintWhatIAm Nov 12 #92