Gaetz WIthdraws

The burden of proof required for such a case is high, especially for a rich pampered pretty boy son of a bigshot Florida state senator. Gaetz has always slid on his transgressions. DUIs, etc. The DoJ decided not to pursue this sexual abuse case they reviewed for years. Okay. That doesn't mean shit, and it doesn't mean there isn't evidence of wrongdoing and a background.

If not having convicted sex crimes on our record was the only hurdle we needed to pass to be attorney general, most of us could be attorney general. Most.

The burden of proof for rejecting nominees to the most important jobs on the globe is much lower. These aren't WalMart janitors. Why even have ethics investigations, confirmation hearings, elaborate vetting processes, interviews, and Senate votes? These positions, especially ones like Attorney General and Secretary of Defense, aren't a right for anyone. We elect representatives to vet these nominees. It's a huge responsibility, and it's a key function of the job. The president doesn't have the only say in the matter, although he clearly would love to. Ideally these positions are apolitical and filled with trustworthy, qualified individuals who serve the country, improve their departments, and advise the president, not kiss the ring and obey, no questions asked. People who are extensively vetted, voted on, and elected by the senate to serve. There should be no shred of doubt as to someone's motivations, abilities, and trustworthiness when a person is filling these positions. That is the faith we put in our representatives when we elect them, to vet nominees and hire the best ones.

If a nominee's background is shit and they're unqualified and they suck and can't get confirmed, too fuckin' bad. Do better next time and don't nominate unqualified, warped, ethically unbound toadies who will do your bidding into the most important positions on the globe.

Not hard to tell what's goin on around here.