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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 72 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I just LOVE how they make it seem like there was a choice in the matter.

[–] DrFistington@lemmy.world 56 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Yeah, no kidding. Like bitch you're not allowed to fucking practice law. You didn't resign from shit, you're banned from your 'job' that you were never qualified for in the first place. And I bet you still had to suck Trump's shriveled, diaper-shit flavored dick

I like your words.

[–] foodandart@lemmy.zip 11 points 3 days ago (2 children)

..And I bet you still had to suck Trump's shriveled, diaper-shit flavored dick..

Ahhhh.. now you just had to put that mental image into my head... just eughhh...

Goddammit, and here I was ready to have dinner..

:sighs:

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

Who wants chilli?

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Time for some Vienna sausages dipped in refried beans!

[–] foodandart@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Hmmmm. Are they pinto or black beans?

[–] IHeartBadCode@fedia.io 46 points 3 days ago (1 children)

She can't resign from a job she never legally held.

That's like this kind of interaction in a race:

I'm sorry sir, we're disqualifying your car from racing today. It seems to have a jet engine attached to it and we don't know how that got by inspection. But it's not allowed in the rules.

Oh well that's easy to explain, I just didn't take my car by inspection. I just drove it out here and told everyone I'm here to race. It's a race, correct? Well I'm here to race with the best of them.

That doesn't sound like you're an actual participant in this race then. You should not be here and I'll have to ask you to leave.

Leave? Perish the thought. I officially withdraw from this race. scoffs Clearly you are not ready for innovative takes on race car design.

Well it seems you weren't in the race to begin with, but by whatever means, please see your way out.

That is what this whole thing summarized is...

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Wow. Now I understand American politics! Now if only I could finally understand how to set the clock on my VCR.

[–] trigg@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The trick is to turn it on at midnight

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

I really wish I had thought of that answer 30 years ago when old people asked me to fix this.

Unplug it for fifteen or more minutes to reset shit, then plug it in at exactly noon or midnight

if only I could finally understand how to set the clock on my VCR.

First thing you need to know is that the machine and thus the task has been obsolete for two whole generationer.

Sincerely, Elder Millennial with fond childhood memories of recording movies from TV as a kid

[–] Cintari@lemmy.world 44 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 27 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] snooggums@piefed.world 12 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

We have slightly higher standards for courtrooms than positions that have the power to order people killed directly.

[–] azimir@lemmy.ml 30 points 3 days ago (1 children)

She needs more Mar A Lago face. Go all in Alina.

Completely unqualified lawyer and should be removed from anything even close to the government.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 18 points 3 days ago

Or, you know, the law

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

LOL, "resigned".

[–] Sanguine@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 3 days ago

These people are ghouls. I'm not trying to make comments about her appearance, but just look at her eyes. There is no light, no life, and she looks miserable.

This is what a lifetime of hate does to you. Hope everyone has a good day.

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 20 points 3 days ago

How do you 'resign' if you're not qualified in the first place?

[–] santa@sh.itjust.works 16 points 3 days ago

Resign! That’s rich. Illegally appointed.

[–] Arancello@aussie.zone 13 points 3 days ago

She’s got that “resting bitch face” down perfectly. Every photo has that look.

[–] sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org 6 points 3 days ago

“Make no mistake, you can take the girl out of New Jersey, but you cannot take the New Jersey out of the girl.”

gym tan laundry!!

[–] sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org 4 points 3 days ago

so is that a diamond paved cross there.. can't.. can't see how there's anything ironic with that now

[–] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago

I don’t know why these idiots let Trump ruin their careers but I guess I’m fine with it 🤷‍♂️