Let’s not normalize calling him President-elect. Felon-elect works for me, or just trump. After noon on January 20th I will retire saying/typing “President” (when referring to trump) until noon on January 20, 2029. Then he’ll just be the former convicted felon.
I will be wearing this "isn't it past your jail time?" t-shirt the next four years 👇
The great juggle is on! All the jugglers clubs are up in the air. Now it is a matter of seeing where they land. Who are the winners and who are the losers?
He must commit several crimes a day. He doesn't know how to do things the legal way. However, since we seem to have no other recourse at the moment, I suggest that we mock him relentlessly. That he will not like.
If wishes were horses….. Had Judge Merchan given him that or a tongue lashing, the felon would have most likely won on his SC appeal; that doing so would interfere with his presidency-er tee time.
It’s an Honest to Goodness conspiracy. The Congress fell down on the job first, the DOJ secondly, the Administration took no over site, and corrupt judges failed to recuse properly or protect the Constitution, both parties are totally paid for by Oligarchs and foreign enemies, and the Russian Mafia is calling the shots. There has been a war and we lost.
All Americans should be embarrassed that this criminal was elected president. Those who voted for him have no shame. I just hope the country survives; we almost didn’t last time.
It’s a bit of a shame that more Americans have not taken on board the fact that the person with the largest megaphone will inevitably shout the loudest.
I think Judge Merchan's hands were tied - he did the best he could do under the circumstances. I am also certain that trump cheated to win the last election, in addition to having his buddy elon buy the election. I certainly don't expect fewer crimes in the future. I just hope that Letitia James holds him to the fines he owes, and that E. Jean Carrol doesn't quit either (I seriously doubt that she will). By making sure the sentencing happened, Judge Merchan actually did punish trump: he made sure that trump forever has a neon sign on his forehead that says "LOSER!!!!!". That hits him in his deepest core. In that sense, the sentence was a good one.
And, I would not be surprised to read that Judge Merchan gets assassinated. tRump will spew a bunch of stochastic terror speak and one of his NAZI goons will get the idea and do it. tRump is an odious and dangerous criminal.
I don’t have enough bad words to say against 47, except that America is made up of 2 no 3 kinda of people, 1 - those that believe and defend the rule of law, 2 - those who are not concerned and just float through life and 3- then there are the majority of Americans who are just like Trump, they have all grifted someone in their lives probably their parents, they have all cheated someone for a better position in life, probably their parents or close family member and those who break all the rules when it comes to being faithful to their spouse. I have just described all the people who voted for 47 and thinking the next 4 years will give them the opportunity to continue their debacles and lying without penalty. The sentencing of this trial is shameful and a slap in the face for those of us that truly value democracy. 🤬
If you needed Dean to tell you what's to come from our incoming President then you haven't been paying attention - oh, wait, he won the election, clearly too many of you weren't paying attention or just don't care what happens.
In many ways, he is paying now. He will never be happy or know contentment. He is always afraid of betrayal and is in a constant paranoid state. He knows that those who seem loyal to him are only loyal to themselves and can be swayed by a better deal. He is friendless and loveless, and always has been. He knows that no one respects him for himself, but only for the power he has. Worst of all, his mind is turning on him, he's making embarrassing mistakes and BEING LAUGHED AT BY MILLIONS. He knows, deep down, that forcing people to treat him better with threats, may work in the short term, but is ultimately meaningless, empty and hollow. He will not find any joy in it, or in anything else.
So what use is the law anymore? Why would anyone obey anything? We've just taught the world not even America defends justice and truth anymore and the rich are immune to atrocities. Felon 47 should never be called president of anything.
I've been asking the same question. If the most consequential laws in the land really don't mean anything, then why should any single person respect any law whatsoever? Seriously.
I had the same reaction - I am now thinking it's key that he's saying the justice system was weaponized against him being somewhat true. That is a very special situation of a very loud outspoken and attention-grabbing (and grabbing in general) person running for the highest office (yes, office) in the land; his or her dealings, if corrupt, might get them in legal trouble. That, for astute persons, would be a cautionary tale for those who have criming as their go-to solution...don't run for elected office.
There are countries that do not allow convicted felons in. For meetings, they will have to come to thevUS, do them via video call, he will send someone else, or the country wil make a exception which will call attention to his crimes.
Merchan should have handed down a prison sentence, and the federal Marshals could lead him straight to custody.
Spare me the 'policy' of immunity. It is only policy, not a law written in ink, or chiseled in stone.
I know that there is no precedent for a President, or a 'President-elect' being jailed, but a conviction on 34 charges with no prison time is a more dangerous precedent by far.
Trump in prison, let the courts deal with the mess.
Less than 10 days before Trump 2.0 and already I am exhausted. After a four year respite, it’s to be a daily - hourly - barrage of lies, bombast, sheer stupidity. Like those political prisoners bombarded by over loud rock music that’s never turned off—pummeled into submission before loaded onto the cattle cars.
Judge Merchan and the prosecutors are real American heroes! They have certainly worked hard and put themselves at great risk to bring ALL of the justice it was in their power to bring to this villain. Their accomplished is NOT to be minimized. We all know the career con man WILL break more laws. He absolutely considers himself invincible. He isn’t, and thanks to New York, the next time he offends he will have THIRTY FOUR PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS to consider when sentencing. I have a personal daydream where he gets pinched for an illegal gun purchase and some IRS issues, but that may be too much to wish for. It’s far more likely that actual people will truly be damaged by his crimes, and I truly regret that, but I believe his downfall is inevitable.
I don't know who the leader of the free world is anymore, but it's not the US.
Let’s not normalize calling him President-elect. Felon-elect works for me, or just trump. After noon on January 20th I will retire saying/typing “President” (when referring to trump) until noon on January 20, 2029. Then he’ll just be the former convicted felon.
I will be wearing this "isn't it past your jail time?" t-shirt the next four years 👇
https://libtees-2.creator-spring.com/listing/jailtm
I’m going to continue calling him “the convicted felon.”
I call him simply “the felon”. He loves to see or hear his name and I refuse to give him the satisfaction.
I don't know if there is a free world anymore.
The great juggle is on! All the jugglers clubs are up in the air. Now it is a matter of seeing where they land. Who are the winners and who are the losers?
He must commit several crimes a day. He doesn't know how to do things the legal way. However, since we seem to have no other recourse at the moment, I suggest that we mock him relentlessly. That he will not like.
I'm with you!
In addition to mocking him, how about impeaching and removing him from office
as soon as he commits his next crime
(that can easily be argued is not part of his presidential duties)?
Good luck with that. The crooked, corrupt Supreme Court will tell you that anything he does is part of his official duties.
Absolutely!!!
This is the Supreme Court’s fault. Merchan did the only thing he could under the circumstances.
I was hoping Merchan would give him community service picking up trash around the White House and Capitol….
If wishes were horses….. Had Judge Merchan given him that or a tongue lashing, the felon would have most likely won on his SC appeal; that doing so would interfere with his presidency-er tee time.
That would eat into his TV time and his golf time.
It’s an Honest to Goodness conspiracy. The Congress fell down on the job first, the DOJ secondly, the Administration took no over site, and corrupt judges failed to recuse properly or protect the Constitution, both parties are totally paid for by Oligarchs and foreign enemies, and the Russian Mafia is calling the shots. There has been a war and we lost.
This right here is dead on.
😢But not giving up!!
No, but we can’t deny we’ve been dropped in the grease by both political parties. Both receive corrupt money.
Certainly true, but still not giving up.🗽
All Americans should be embarrassed that this criminal was elected president. Those who voted for him have no shame. I just hope the country survives; we almost didn’t last time.
It’s a bit of a shame that more Americans have not taken on board the fact that the person with the largest megaphone will inevitably shout the loudest.
We seem to listen to the loudest voice, never the wise. It's probably a fatal flaw as far as our species is concerned.
I think Judge Merchan's hands were tied - he did the best he could do under the circumstances. I am also certain that trump cheated to win the last election, in addition to having his buddy elon buy the election. I certainly don't expect fewer crimes in the future. I just hope that Letitia James holds him to the fines he owes, and that E. Jean Carrol doesn't quit either (I seriously doubt that she will). By making sure the sentencing happened, Judge Merchan actually did punish trump: he made sure that trump forever has a neon sign on his forehead that says "LOSER!!!!!". That hits him in his deepest core. In that sense, the sentence was a good one.
And, I would not be surprised to read that Judge Merchan gets assassinated. tRump will spew a bunch of stochastic terror speak and one of his NAZI goons will get the idea and do it. tRump is an odious and dangerous criminal.
See: Oath Keepers
Was there any doubt. Trump and Crime and Grift, and treason go hand in hand.
INDEED!
CRIMINAL PUPPET ELECT CONVICTED FELON!!
I don’t have enough bad words to say against 47, except that America is made up of 2 no 3 kinda of people, 1 - those that believe and defend the rule of law, 2 - those who are not concerned and just float through life and 3- then there are the majority of Americans who are just like Trump, they have all grifted someone in their lives probably their parents, they have all cheated someone for a better position in life, probably their parents or close family member and those who break all the rules when it comes to being faithful to their spouse. I have just described all the people who voted for 47 and thinking the next 4 years will give them the opportunity to continue their debacles and lying without penalty. The sentencing of this trial is shameful and a slap in the face for those of us that truly value democracy. 🤬
If you needed Dean to tell you what's to come from our incoming President then you haven't been paying attention - oh, wait, he won the election, clearly too many of you weren't paying attention or just don't care what happens.
He will pay, if not in this lifetime, in the hereafter.
In many ways, he is paying now. He will never be happy or know contentment. He is always afraid of betrayal and is in a constant paranoid state. He knows that those who seem loyal to him are only loyal to themselves and can be swayed by a better deal. He is friendless and loveless, and always has been. He knows that no one respects him for himself, but only for the power he has. Worst of all, his mind is turning on him, he's making embarrassing mistakes and BEING LAUGHED AT BY MILLIONS. He knows, deep down, that forcing people to treat him better with threats, may work in the short term, but is ultimately meaningless, empty and hollow. He will not find any joy in it, or in anything else.
Absolutely.
Yes, he will. 🙏
So what use is the law anymore? Why would anyone obey anything? We've just taught the world not even America defends justice and truth anymore and the rich are immune to atrocities. Felon 47 should never be called president of anything.
I've been asking the same question. If the most consequential laws in the land really don't mean anything, then why should any single person respect any law whatsoever? Seriously.
I had the same reaction - I am now thinking it's key that he's saying the justice system was weaponized against him being somewhat true. That is a very special situation of a very loud outspoken and attention-grabbing (and grabbing in general) person running for the highest office (yes, office) in the land; his or her dealings, if corrupt, might get them in legal trouble. That, for astute persons, would be a cautionary tale for those who have criming as their go-to solution...don't run for elected office.
Our system of justice needs a serious overhaul!⚖️
There are countries that do not allow convicted felons in. For meetings, they will have to come to thevUS, do them via video call, he will send someone else, or the country wil make a exception which will call attention to his crimes.
Merchan should have handed down a prison sentence, and the federal Marshals could lead him straight to custody.
Spare me the 'policy' of immunity. It is only policy, not a law written in ink, or chiseled in stone.
I know that there is no precedent for a President, or a 'President-elect' being jailed, but a conviction on 34 charges with no prison time is a more dangerous precedent by far.
Trump in prison, let the courts deal with the mess.
Less than 10 days before Trump 2.0 and already I am exhausted. After a four year respite, it’s to be a daily - hourly - barrage of lies, bombast, sheer stupidity. Like those political prisoners bombarded by over loud rock music that’s never turned off—pummeled into submission before loaded onto the cattle cars.
Judge Merchan and the prosecutors are real American heroes! They have certainly worked hard and put themselves at great risk to bring ALL of the justice it was in their power to bring to this villain. Their accomplished is NOT to be minimized. We all know the career con man WILL break more laws. He absolutely considers himself invincible. He isn’t, and thanks to New York, the next time he offends he will have THIRTY FOUR PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS to consider when sentencing. I have a personal daydream where he gets pinched for an illegal gun purchase and some IRS issues, but that may be too much to wish for. It’s far more likely that actual people will truly be damaged by his crimes, and I truly regret that, but I believe his downfall is inevitable.
Excellent post, Diane. Thanks!