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We'd never deport veterans, Noem says in earshot of deported veteran (www.motherjones.com)
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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 81 points 5 days ago (6 children)

Watched that earlier. Why is everyone fighting this administration such pussies?!

“Sir,” she responded, “we have not deported US citizens or military veterans.”

"Here are the receipts (WAY more than just this guy), and here's a vet you deported, live on Zoom. So, either you are lying or ignorant as to what is going on under your watch."

"bullshit, bullshit, bullshit..."

"You are either lying or ignorant. Which is it?"

"bullshit, bullshit, bullshit..."

"Lying or ignorant. Pick one. Only one."

Why do they not nail these people to the fucking wall?!

[–] boydster@sh.itjust.works 24 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Exactly. And add to that some journalistic solidarity, when the person before you asks a question that gets dodged and then you are called on ASK THE SAME QUESTION and keep doing it until either theres an answer or the admin is forced to end the press conference in shame

[–] slevinkelevra@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 days ago

in shame

As if they were capable of that.

[–] Godort@lemmy.ca 18 points 5 days ago (1 children)

"Lying or ignorant. Pick one. Only one."

I feel like both is a likely option here too

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago

I do like the lying or ignorant line.

But I also wanted him to ask "Can Mr. Y come back to his country now, Ms Noem?"

The "pledge to at least look at" was feckless, weak hedging. This is why people hate Democrats. He couldn't even think to use stronger language than that.

[–] Modern_medicine_isnt@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Such hearings are just a dog and pony show. Both sides get some sound bites for thier base, and nothing changes. Oh, and that is intentional.

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

It simply doesn't matter. Her supporters don't care that she lies because "all politicians lie".

[–] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 33 points 5 days ago (1 children)

They can sincerely hold these beliefs. They will just believe "not that veteran"

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 21 points 5 days ago (1 children)

They’re not real veterans.

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 13 points 5 days ago

They are only veterans if they are citizens, otherwise they are just sparkling former soldiers.

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 22 points 5 days ago

Here is the video. The congressman makes her thank the veterans for their service, lol.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch-congressman-confronts-kristi-noem-about-deporting-veterans-and-their-families/

[–] watson@lemmy.world 19 points 5 days ago

Known liar lies. Film at 11.

[–] frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io 16 points 5 days ago

Soon: "He didn't look like a veteran!" "He's not actually a veteran because [fascist excuse]" "Real veterans have ways of shutting that whole [deportation] thing down "

[–] barnaclebutt@lemmy.world 10 points 5 days ago

Man, they really dog walked her. What an incredible piece of shit.

[–] eestileib@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Boy that's the least flattering pic of Noem to date.

[–] RePsyche@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I was wondering what was wrong with her face?!?

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

mar-a-lago face, shes midway there. kimberly gullifoyle is the final stage of it. its all due to terrible plastic surgery, botox, maybe lip fillers, other forms of injections.

[–] theuniqueone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 days ago

If we are going to deport anyone it should be imperialist enforcers. But we shouldn't deport anyone open borders now.