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[-] barrbaric@hexbear.net 39 points 1 year ago

What does being censured actually mean. Is it just saying "we don't like you"? Does she get forced off of committees or whatever?

[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 51 points 1 year ago

Members of Congress who have been censured are required to give up any committee chairs they hold. Like a reprimand, a censure does not remove a member from their office so they retain their title, stature, and power to vote. There are also no legal consequences that come with a reprimand or censure.

Straight from the horse's mouth

[-] barrbaric@hexbear.net 32 points 1 year ago

The article doesn't mention it; did she even chair any committees? Everyone in leadership already hated her so I kind of doubt it.

[-] Kaplya@hexbear.net 61 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It’s more like a warning to other progressives out there: if you don’t toe the party line, we will do things to you.

The goal is to make the other good intentioned people shut up and self-censor in the face of evil.

This is also why liberalism will inevitably end up in fascism, btw.

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