Does the media editorialize much?
What a difference one word makes lol
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windinhishair · 61-69, M
The difference was in how the US attorneys were relieved of their duties. Obama gave them notice that they were being replaced at a future date, so they could get their affairs in order prior to their replacement. So "replace" is an apt description.
Trump gave no prior notice of removal, and in fact, as someone has pointed out, at least one of the attorneys was told he was staying on. When you tell someone that their services are being terminated at the end of the day, and to clean out their desks, that warrants the terminology "ousts". You would have a point if it had been an orderly transition as it normally is under a new president, but it wasn't under Trump, so it deserves the different verb.
Trump gave no prior notice of removal, and in fact, as someone has pointed out, at least one of the attorneys was told he was staying on. When you tell someone that their services are being terminated at the end of the day, and to clean out their desks, that warrants the terminology "ousts". You would have a point if it had been an orderly transition as it normally is under a new president, but it wasn't under Trump, so it deserves the different verb.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
They all knew they were out and rather than resigning as is custom they wanted it to go down the way it did. The president let them stay on too long if you ask me.
windinhishair · 61-69, M
@Jackjjacksonjr: An incoming president often lets the US Attorneys work for months or even a year to ensure an orderly transition. Yes, they know they are likely to be replaced, but it is customary to allow a transition period. Trump is not about orderly transition and doesn't give a flip if he creates problems. In this case, it creates issues with existing cases which is why an orderly transition is followed. It actually hurts his own DOJ to do what he did, but maybe that is the point in blowing up government.
I'm sure you wanted them gone Day 1.
I'm sure you wanted them gone Day 1.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
@windinhishair:
That's why the deputy AG's and assistant US attys do the actual work duh.
That's why the deputy AG's and assistant US attys do the actual work duh.
windinhishair · 61-69, M
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
@windinhishair:
There. You got your agenda out. Satisfied?
There. You got your agenda out. Satisfied?