Dan Bongino: Trump names podcaster as deputy FBI director
Summary
Trump has appointed conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director, despite his lack of FBI experience.
Bongino, a former Secret Service and police officer, is a staunch Trump ally who promotes election fraud claims and attacks political opponents, once saying, “My life is all about owning the libs now.”
His appointment follows the confirmation of FBI Director Kash Patel, another Trump loyalist. Critics worry their leadership could politicize the agency.
Bongino’s role does not require Senate approval, and Trump announced he will step away from his podcast.
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In case anyone was wondering why.
Infinite Jest
Unnecessarily verbose, self-indulgent shit that's obvious to most but presented as groundbreaking? Sounds like Infinite Jest alright...
All it needs is a few footnotes.
Conveniently enough, this quote is actually taken from an endnote.
In any other circumstances this might be kinda sad. Like does he seriously have so little else going on with his life that all he can focus on is this?
Finally DEI is abolished and candidates are now selected only for their qualifications and skills.
This nerd blocked me on twitter in 2019 because I said that “Bongino” sounds like what Anthony Scaramucci says during sex
Despite ANY experience
The guy is a fucking podcaster talking shit about the government. THAT is his skill, so much wow...
He at least has more experience than his boss. He was Secret Service and a law enforcement officer. Patel is just a nut job conspiracy theorist.
Dan Bongino is a massive piece of shit, BTW and should be nowhere near this position.
Christ...
Alright, place your bets, based on the numbers of J. Edgar Hoover?
More acts of corruption in 42 years?
All previous strategies plus New styles of black mail using illegally gathered materials (by 2067)?
More or less assinations of protest orginizers under his leadership over the next 42 years?
Will the FBI become a carbon copy of the Gestapo by 2067 or will it be entirely for show?
Place your bets! If gambling isn't entirely outlawed that is!
2067?! You optimistic as heck.
J. Edgar Hoover was asshole in power over the BOI and FBI for 42 years. Died while in office. I suppose that can be on the table to! Over/under on 42 years!
Or better - does he serve his full term? Does he die in office?