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A confused Dianne Feinstein tried to give a speech in the middle of a Senate hearing vote and was told to 'just say aye' instead (www.businessinsider.com)

submitted 1 year ago by trashhalo to c/politics

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Senator Dianne Feinstein appeared confused during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday. When asked to vote on a proposal, Feinstein began giving a lengthy speech instead of simply saying "aye" or "nay" as requested. The committee chair, Senator Patty Murray, had to repeatedly tell Feinstein "just say aye" and remind her that it was time for a vote, not speeches. After some delay, Feinstein finally cast her vote. A spokesperson said Feinstein was preoccupied and did not realize a vote had been called. The incident raises further concerns about Feinstein's ability to serve at age 90, as she has made other recent mistakes and often relies on aides.

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[–] Uniquitous@lemmy.one 27 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm way past sick of this fucking gerontocracy. The people determining the future should have a stake in it.

[–] TeamAssimilation@infosec.pub 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Kudos for using the word "gerontocracy".

[–] Uniquitous@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago

I am proud of my vocabulary, but I don't know that I'm unique in my use of the word. Thanks, in any case!

[–] argv_minus_one 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They do, in the Democratic primary.

Where they keep voting for Feinstein.

[–] Uniquitous@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The primary system is institutionalized insanity. This is why our choices devolve into Weekend at Bernie's vs. a rapist Russian stooge.

[–] argv_minus_one 1 points 1 year ago

Keep in mind that millions of people voluntarily vote for said rapist Russian stooge. The election system isn't the only problem here.