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    1. TSAOutreachTeam on

      I see. And so what would he prefer to do? Perhaps Congress isn’t his calling. Maybe something more leisurely like volleyball coaching?

    2. livelaughoral on

      Well John, by not working and not stepping down you’ve weaponized yourself for the benefit of the Republicans. Not for your constituents to whom you work for. Not for the Democrats.

    3. Practical-Bit9905 on

      tough shit, Sparkles. Get your ass to work. And square your head back up on the way in.

    4. Man who increasingly sides with the opposing party over his own and has his own aides scared of him thinks it’s just a conspiracy against him.

    5. „stop asking me to do the most basic parts of my job that you will pay me the rest of my life for“

    6. must be awesome to have a job where you can skip work if you feel like it and still get paid

      brain-damaged fucker needs to resign

    7. RedditReader4031 on

      Then quit. Or be removed. It’s not about other’s reactions to your illness. It’s the way you’re wearing it on your sleeve.

    8. MiddleAgedSponger on

      This is his first real job. He lived in his parents basement until his parents got him to move out by buying him a mayorship. He was elected becasue he wore carharrt and the other guy was a dipshit tv doctor. America sucks so bad.

    9. NorthenFreeman on

      >Fetterman lamented having to show up to hearings and expressed frustration that he’s picked last to ask questions because of seniority rules, according to The Times.

      Time to resign and get a job better suited for him.

    10. Wait wait. His mental health has been weaponized so he’s going to show everybody by… not working?

      Welfare Queen is the playbook he’s going for?

    11. SoupSpelunker on

      „His Mental Health Has Been ‚Weaponized'“ does he mean others using it against him or him using it against his constituents and colleagues?

    12. CrimsonHeretic on

      So he’s publicly admitting he wants to get paid a Senator’s salary but do zero work for the people.

      Sounds like fraud. Sounds like an asshole.

    13. flux_of_grey_kittens on

      If he wants to do that while working in the private sector, more power to him, but not on the taxpayer’s money. Dude needs to gtfo

    14. One_Cantaloupe_9522 on

      Sounds like my mom, blames mental health for everything and thinks everyone is against her

    15. ElonMuskyOdor on

      „Fetterman told The Times he would rather spend time with his family than show up for work.“

      What a brilliant idea. Why hasn’t anyone thought of that until now? It seems so obvious in hindsight.

      What an absolute embarrassment.

    16. maeryclarity on

      RESIGN we’re not running a goddamn nursing home you’re supposed to be a *REPRESENTATIVE*

    17. restore_democracy on

      Dude needs to resign. He is brain damaged. Pennsylvania and America deserve better. Staying in office only serves himself, not the people.

    18. Informal_Platypus522 on

      Damnit, I had such high hopes for this guy. He will probably end up resigning, and then hopefully the governor will appoint a Democrat to fill his shoes. But it’s an important seat so hopefully somebody with some balls.

    19. whateveryousaymydear on

      The concept of a politician, once elected, as being for life must stop…

    20. No_Material5630 on

      Look having a brain injury sucks, but your not capable of handling that.

      Everyone else who works knows if they get hurt will get fired or let go if they can’t complete the tasks of said job.

      Dude it’s okay. Just get the medical help you need and go from there, hit politics ain’t it. I made peace I won’t be an astronaut. The sun will still shine

    21. Choice-of-SteinsGate on

      From a recent incident:

      > Before long, Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and questioning why “everybody is mad at me,” “why does everyone hate me, what did I ever do” and slamming his hands on a desk.

      Valid alarms are being raised. There have been multiple instances where Fetterman has exhibited concerning behavior. He’s obviously dealing with unmistakable mental health issues from the stroke, and this is not just based on an isolated incident.

      One of his main staffers even noticed it *last year:*

      > Fetterman’s one-time chief of staff Adam Jentleson told a neuropsychiatrist who had treated Fetterman for depression that the senator appeared to be off his recovery plan and was exhibiting alarming behavior, including a tendency toward “long, rambling, repetitive and self-centered monologues.”

      On a side note, this sounds all too familiar doesn’t it?

      At any rate, Fetterman continues to angrily brush off these concerns. His behavior is often indignant or hostile, especially when confronted with these questions, and his state of mind is sometimes volatile. I don’t even think he has the wherewithall to consider recusing himself and resigning.

      That said, I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out that there is an unfortunate number of representatives currently serving in Congress who—despite having no intention to retire or step down any time soon—passed their „best by date“ long ago so to speak.

      This has only served to make this problem the status quo.

      However, these are also politicians who have been steadily declining over the years, but with Fetterman, I think it’s all the more unsettling and noticeable because he’s been slipping at a faster and more drastic rate.

      There’s also the fact that many of his voters feel deceived because they thought they were electing a so-called „progressive“ in Fetterman, but it’s become evident to a number of his constituents that some of his political stances—post-stroke—are not what they voted for.

    22. ChampionEither5412 on

      No, you’re literally just choosing to do a more enjoyable activity. That’s different from being unable to perform a duty bc of disability.

      I have a really bad work history bc of my mental health, but I don’t get mad at my employers. They’ve often been really great. I was lucky enough to get a fellowship where I’ve been able to work on my own project this year and it’s been really good.

      Unfortunately, depression, autism, and adhd make it really hard to have traditional jobs. But that’s just the way it is, so I don’t apply for jobs I know I’m not going to be able to do. I have a lot of criticisms of how our society is structured and of capitalism, but nobody is making him be a US Senator. He’s rich and could just retire and spend all his time with his family.

    23. NoCoffee6754 on

      Doing all he can to make sure he gets his lifetime pension and healthcare coverage. Won’t be reelected. What is that, another 2-3 years of this guy phoning it in and doing nothing?

    24. nvmenotfound on

      i’m so tired of this big goofy mf whining like a baby in his gym shorts and hoody. 

    25. And he’d sooner be thrown in jail than make sure other people with similar health concerns, but no lobbyists or dark money bag drops, have no shot at any chance of taking time off to address those issues without losing their apartment/house. *Citizens United* was the starting gun for the acute phase of American decline. Should never have made holding office into a hugely lucrative proposition. Because it leads to grifters who are far more entertainer than policy wonk doing their best to get elected and cash in.

    26. „Weaponized“ is a word being used to excuse yourself from criticism. As soon as someone uses it, I usually have to look closer to see if it’s true. In this case, I think Fetterer is desperate to hang onto his position by any means.

    27. Then resign, asshole. You vote against your constituents interests when you *do* bother to show up.

    28. angelhastherage on

      What a dickbag, you were elected and are paid to do a job. If you don’t want to do it then resign.

    29. eatingscatman on

      John Fetterman, the self-styled champion of the working class, spent the bulk of his adult life living off his wealthy parents. With elite degrees in hand and no need to earn a real income (except his piddly $150/month mayor’s wage), he accepted tens of thousands of dollars annually from his family well into his 40s. He lived rent-free in a $1 building handed to him by his sister, and leveraged that curated image of gritty, blue-collar authenticity to launch his political career. He only started earning what could be considered a decent wage at the ripe old age of 50. His story isn’t one of sacrifice, it’s one of privilege disguised as populism. Why should him refusing to show up to work surprise anyone? He’s been man-child slacker all his life.

    30. This guy just strikes me as a terrible person all around. Yelling at people at work. Talking about how depressed he is all the time. Complaining about going to work in one of the most prestigious government positions in the land. What waste of space

    31. Resign , you were elected to represent the people who elected you . It’s not about you , it’s about them

    32. Saucy_Baconator on

      If he’s not able to fulfill the duties of his job, then he needs to step down.

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