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In reply to the discussion: Fetterman, Often Absent From Senate, Says He Has Been Shamed Into Returning [View all]Wifes husband
(614 posts)43. Dr. Oz
This guy owes his job to Dr. Oz. No way he would have been elected if he wasn't running against Dr Oz.
I would not want to be a senator. I could not do the job. I could not endure the endless meetings, being polite to fools, and ethical compromises.
But I did not ask for millions of peoples money, and run all over my state asking for their vote.
If he can't or won't do the job, let someone else do it
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Fetterman, Often Absent From Senate, Says He Has Been Shamed Into Returning [View all]
Polybius
May 2025
OP
+1000. If Fetterman can't or won't handle the job, he needs to go away. Immediately. (nt)
Paladin
May 2025
#19
He is pulling a paycheck and he doesn't really seem to be making an effort to earn it. Apparently he
alwaysinasnit
May 2025
#3
If he were a bus driver or a hospital orderly, he'd be out of a job. And rightfully so.
Paladin
May 2025
#28
It's just so puzzling. It's as if he ran for the Senate not entirely understanding what
Mike 03
May 2025
#30
God Dammit man. If you didn't want to do the job, why did you stand for election?
Walleye
May 2025
#6
It's pretty apparent that he has neither the desire nor the ability to continue in the job
Docreed2003
May 2025
#8