Your insight re: Merrick Garland is spot on. The Supremes are technically correct...the 14th amendment is to be enforced federally by Congress, not by each individual state. They didn't find Trump innocent of insurrection, they found the Colorado Supreme Court had no jurisdiction in a federal matter. The blame lies with Garland for not enforcing existing federal law against insurrection. His decision was craven and weak.
This needs to be addressed. And it won't be until we have a working Congress. It's up to We The People to fix this by voting in those who are for Democracy and fixing the problems within our Democracy.
The MAGA Christofascist Nationalist Movement KKKrowd agenda is not about Democracy nor fixing things for the people. It's about fixing things for the wealthy and being a Putin puppet.
Someone as asinine, petty, vicious, and overtly criminal as Trump has proven to be, it's pretty obvious to me that it's more diabolical than I ever imagined, what with him having the political legs that he still has. And with everything that he's done and, really, continues doing. It's gone past the point of credibility. I don't care how many lawyer media pundits milk the angles of all the legal strategies, yada yada yada.....it's absurd. F'n media round table punditry horseshit treats this whole horror show like playoff games on Sportcenter. But those darling little corporate controlled media entities have to present something to please their sponsors. Covering a segment on poverty in America would be out of the question, of course. We can't have that....
Merrick Garland was hand-picked for a reason. His declaration of not wanting an investigation and prosecution to look politically motivated was the first creak in the floor, for me. But now, with everything that's happened since he tried to appear as integrity incarnate, the entire floor has caved in. And that's just one small area of the entire phoney as it gets facade.
I am as outraged as you are about how Trump is being protected, and how our system is set up. However, my husband and I discussed this, and he pointed out that it does make sense that the states would not have the power to determine who can be on the ballot for federal elections. Even though that does make sense, I hate it that Trump is always so protected. His crimes are far worse than a lot of the "lesser" people who are in jail for what they've done. If Trump should win the election, (PLEASE, GOD, NO!!!!!), if someone were to bring a case to prevent him from being sworn in as president, the court might have to agree that he can't serve, since they understand that he did cause the insurrection.
I don't know what to say anymore. We are dealing with corrupted judges that only care about themselves and keeping trump in the ballot and out of jail. But, I am predicting that trumpet is not going to make to the White House as president.
He needs a silent retreat because all that comes out of his filthy mouth is rubbish
You guys are the supporters of our democracy let's not forget that actions brings consequences and one day those involved are going to be sorry for what they have created.
As I’ve always said, had the J6 insurrectionists been a group of BLM supporters, they’d have been shot dead from the wall. Keep in mind also, we would NOT be in this predicament had Mitch McConnell removed the high crime criminal, rapist and twice impeached lunatic. McConnell prevented trump’s removal. Then Garland was equally bad by doing NOTHING to hold trump accountable. I hope both of these men get theirs.
Maybe it’s time for states with sane people not to comply. The republicans have gotten away with this over and over. What can they do, sue? Let them and tie it up in court. Time to play hardball. We’re being forced into Fascism. Let’s block it!
Your insight re: Merrick Garland is spot on. The Supremes are technically correct...the 14th amendment is to be enforced federally by Congress, not by each individual state. They didn't find Trump innocent of insurrection, they found the Colorado Supreme Court had no jurisdiction in a federal matter. The blame lies with Garland for not enforcing existing federal law against insurrection. His decision was craven and weak.
This needs to be addressed. And it won't be until we have a working Congress. It's up to We The People to fix this by voting in those who are for Democracy and fixing the problems within our Democracy.
The MAGA Christofascist Nationalist Movement KKKrowd agenda is not about Democracy nor fixing things for the people. It's about fixing things for the wealthy and being a Putin puppet.
Look how fast it took SCOTUS to decide on the Trump ballot question, yet they drag their feet on other Trump matters.
Someone as asinine, petty, vicious, and overtly criminal as Trump has proven to be, it's pretty obvious to me that it's more diabolical than I ever imagined, what with him having the political legs that he still has. And with everything that he's done and, really, continues doing. It's gone past the point of credibility. I don't care how many lawyer media pundits milk the angles of all the legal strategies, yada yada yada.....it's absurd. F'n media round table punditry horseshit treats this whole horror show like playoff games on Sportcenter. But those darling little corporate controlled media entities have to present something to please their sponsors. Covering a segment on poverty in America would be out of the question, of course. We can't have that....
Merrick Garland was hand-picked for a reason. His declaration of not wanting an investigation and prosecution to look politically motivated was the first creak in the floor, for me. But now, with everything that's happened since he tried to appear as integrity incarnate, the entire floor has caved in. And that's just one small area of the entire phoney as it gets facade.
It sure is one big club.
The same is true with the "war on drugs."
Whites who are arrested get "desk appearance tickets."
Blacks who get arrested go to jail. Go Directly to Jail. Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200.
I am as outraged as you are about how Trump is being protected, and how our system is set up. However, my husband and I discussed this, and he pointed out that it does make sense that the states would not have the power to determine who can be on the ballot for federal elections. Even though that does make sense, I hate it that Trump is always so protected. His crimes are far worse than a lot of the "lesser" people who are in jail for what they've done. If Trump should win the election, (PLEASE, GOD, NO!!!!!), if someone were to bring a case to prevent him from being sworn in as president, the court might have to agree that he can't serve, since they understand that he did cause the insurrection.
Rigged Despicably
I don't know what to say anymore. We are dealing with corrupted judges that only care about themselves and keeping trump in the ballot and out of jail. But, I am predicting that trumpet is not going to make to the White House as president.
He needs a silent retreat because all that comes out of his filthy mouth is rubbish
You guys are the supporters of our democracy let's not forget that actions brings consequences and one day those involved are going to be sorry for what they have created.
Where are the “state’s rights” people today?
As I’ve always said, had the J6 insurrectionists been a group of BLM supporters, they’d have been shot dead from the wall. Keep in mind also, we would NOT be in this predicament had Mitch McConnell removed the high crime criminal, rapist and twice impeached lunatic. McConnell prevented trump’s removal. Then Garland was equally bad by doing NOTHING to hold trump accountable. I hope both of these men get theirs.
Maybe it’s time for states with sane people not to comply. The republicans have gotten away with this over and over. What can they do, sue? Let them and tie it up in court. Time to play hardball. We’re being forced into Fascism. Let’s block it!
Truth!
The vote was unanimous. Two blacks, one Latino, four women. 9-0.
Cry harder, muffin.
No, Barry. If the states have no business spaaqking to a federal issue, the electoral collage is meaningless.
“Coup attempt” 🤣🤣🤣 You are a fucking riot! 9-0 will go down in history next to 5-4 and 28-3.