So the “lock her up” people who for years pleaded for the legal system to be weaponized to incarcerate a political opponent are now crying crocodile tears and are accusing the Manhattan district attorney and the members of the grand jury of weaponizing the legal system because their leader has been indicted. It’s true; every accusation by the current GOP is a confession.
So the “lock her up” people who for years pleaded for the legal system to be weaponized to incarcerate a political opponent are now crying crocodile tears and are accusing the Manhattan district attorney and the members of the grand jury of weaponizing the legal system because their leader has been indicted. It’s true; every accusation by the current GOP is a confession.
Excellent point about the current GOP! And “Biden Crime Family” is the new “Lock Her Up.” AND, it’s OK to remind Republicans that Hillary is still freely walking around, even though Trump had FOUR YEARS to indict/incarcerate her. It is also probably OK to point out that it has only taken TWO YEARS since Trump left office for him to be experiencing one Indictment Day with perhaps as many as FOUR MORE in the near future.
It is also VERY IMPORTANT to emphasize that Trump is considered to be INNOCENT until a jury of his peers find him guilty. DA Bragg is also INNOCENT until a jury has its say.
The GOP is good at messaging, and the Democrats need to improve that aspect of their communication. For example: When Gym Jordan (et al) begin using FEDERAL AUTHORITY to “control” a STATE, the Democrats should simply say, “Gym, have you heard of the 10th Amendment?”
I doubt that Gym has heard it; I doubt that he has read it; I doubt that he could understand it; and I know he would not defend it as he has sworn to do.
It’s all the same in a corrupt government - using institutions they claim are persecuting their own to persecute others. It bends the understanding of that institution’s purpose until it is only known to be an arm of the will of the political leaders - corruption complete.
Fran, for sure!! The last sentence is etched in stone truth. I’m sitting here reading the replies to Heather wondering who votes for supremacists? These aren’t Republicans we’re talking about. These are bought and paid for insurrectionists. The moles have been in place since FDR? Eisenhower? Clearly by the time of Kennedy and Nixon.
Lindsay Graham is a shining example. Prior to Trump, I could never have imagined Graham spewing and backing hatred. This was a conservative senator who I’d had a few moments of respect for, lost his friggin’ MIND after the death of John McCain. Became hair on fire crazy, and a fevered cult follower of Trump. Why would Graham debase himself so willingly? His entire demeanor became bizarrely unfamiliar. He is supporting a hate filled destruction of America. They all are.
Two things that comes to mind as a catalyst, 1st; subverted lawmakers saw to not only did dark money flow into their pockets, but also into forming and recruiting from fringe groups of white supremacists. The G.W. Bush administration is when it went into high gear. Giving these fringe groups rise and confidence to follow a “leader” who would blatantly commit crimes in front of the world with no one willing to hold him accountable. Bush absolutely did that.
2nd; Barrack Obama. The election of Barrack Obama inflamed the hatred of white supremacy so deeply, they began recruiting more fervently and deeply indoctrinated the members to hate everyone and everything they didn’t identify with.
Trump didn’t expect to win in 2016. Someone else did, they made it happen. Someone who knew what a malleable, corruptible, narcissistic personality disorder, so morally bankrupt, would throw puppies in a river if it meant another fix of attention, useful idiot he could be turned into. Just look at the path of devastation of human rights in our country since his placement in the Oval Office. The SCOTUS has been taking rights of Americans away and granting more and more power to white supremacy backed ideals for 40 years, but the last 20 (since Bush) have been deeply harmful to our democracy.
Women, all women are the targeted group. Once women are controlled by forced birthing laws, their rights will become less and less. Until we’re back to none whatsoever.
Now that they’ve clearly stated their intentions to rule, not govern, I am watching the whole power hungry party collapse in on itself. Willing to cannibalize their own, by refusing women necessary health services in red states, first and foremost. Then they’ll dummy themselves down to no healthcare for anyone. They’ll dwindled down to nothing but Sarah Huckabee Sanders governing a swamp to Kristie Noem talking to dirt. Idaho will look like a landscape on Mars. They’ve killed off plenty of their own with the anti vaccine COVID B.S. alone. The implosion will be spectacular. It will finally end a civil war that began 163 years ago. Hopefully more than 2 parties emerge from this crisis.
So the “lock her up” people who for years pleaded for the legal system to be weaponized to incarcerate a political opponent are now crying crocodile tears and are accusing the Manhattan district attorney and the members of the grand jury of weaponizing the legal system because their leader has been indicted. It’s true; every accusation by the current GOP is a confession.
Fran,
Frame that last phrase:
EVERY ACCUSATION BY THE CURRENT GOP IS A CONFESSION
Truth, plainly put.
Spread it.
It needs spreading to millions.
Write it on the heart of every human who cares for genuine freedom and for institutions that uphold and protect man's dignity.
Peter, Had you not isolated Fran’s stunning concluding gem, I wouldn’t have thought repeatedly to enlist it as warranted. Deeply grateful.
Excellent point about the current GOP! And “Biden Crime Family” is the new “Lock Her Up.” AND, it’s OK to remind Republicans that Hillary is still freely walking around, even though Trump had FOUR YEARS to indict/incarcerate her. It is also probably OK to point out that it has only taken TWO YEARS since Trump left office for him to be experiencing one Indictment Day with perhaps as many as FOUR MORE in the near future.
It is also VERY IMPORTANT to emphasize that Trump is considered to be INNOCENT until a jury of his peers find him guilty. DA Bragg is also INNOCENT until a jury has its say.
The GOP is good at messaging, and the Democrats need to improve that aspect of their communication. For example: When Gym Jordan (et al) begin using FEDERAL AUTHORITY to “control” a STATE, the Democrats should simply say, “Gym, have you heard of the 10th Amendment?”
I doubt that Gym has heard it; I doubt that he has read it; I doubt that he could understand it; and I know he would not defend it as he has sworn to do.
It’s all the same in a corrupt government - using institutions they claim are persecuting their own to persecute others. It bends the understanding of that institution’s purpose until it is only known to be an arm of the will of the political leaders - corruption complete.
Take this right to the feet of Newt Gingrich.
He has cloven hooves, not feet. Just sayin’.
Yes indeed. And if anyone needs a refresher, Dana Milbank's THE DESTRUCTIONISTS is an excellent place to start.
And a projection of their own thoughts and deeds.
Same paranoid finger-pointing-in-the-mirror as Putin labelling the West an existential threat to Russia when HE is the existential threat to Russia.
This is what despotism leads to:
"L'Etat, c'est moi." / "I am the State, the State is me."
So when by my actions "I" endanger myself, I become a danger to the State and to the people. And contrariwise.
Now we see American citizens, both men and women, competing to endanger the USA. Including one who tried with some success and wants to try again.
Fran, for sure!! The last sentence is etched in stone truth. I’m sitting here reading the replies to Heather wondering who votes for supremacists? These aren’t Republicans we’re talking about. These are bought and paid for insurrectionists. The moles have been in place since FDR? Eisenhower? Clearly by the time of Kennedy and Nixon.
Lindsay Graham is a shining example. Prior to Trump, I could never have imagined Graham spewing and backing hatred. This was a conservative senator who I’d had a few moments of respect for, lost his friggin’ MIND after the death of John McCain. Became hair on fire crazy, and a fevered cult follower of Trump. Why would Graham debase himself so willingly? His entire demeanor became bizarrely unfamiliar. He is supporting a hate filled destruction of America. They all are.
Two things that comes to mind as a catalyst, 1st; subverted lawmakers saw to not only did dark money flow into their pockets, but also into forming and recruiting from fringe groups of white supremacists. The G.W. Bush administration is when it went into high gear. Giving these fringe groups rise and confidence to follow a “leader” who would blatantly commit crimes in front of the world with no one willing to hold him accountable. Bush absolutely did that.
2nd; Barrack Obama. The election of Barrack Obama inflamed the hatred of white supremacy so deeply, they began recruiting more fervently and deeply indoctrinated the members to hate everyone and everything they didn’t identify with.
Trump didn’t expect to win in 2016. Someone else did, they made it happen. Someone who knew what a malleable, corruptible, narcissistic personality disorder, so morally bankrupt, would throw puppies in a river if it meant another fix of attention, useful idiot he could be turned into. Just look at the path of devastation of human rights in our country since his placement in the Oval Office. The SCOTUS has been taking rights of Americans away and granting more and more power to white supremacy backed ideals for 40 years, but the last 20 (since Bush) have been deeply harmful to our democracy.
Women, all women are the targeted group. Once women are controlled by forced birthing laws, their rights will become less and less. Until we’re back to none whatsoever.
Now that they’ve clearly stated their intentions to rule, not govern, I am watching the whole power hungry party collapse in on itself. Willing to cannibalize their own, by refusing women necessary health services in red states, first and foremost. Then they’ll dummy themselves down to no healthcare for anyone. They’ll dwindled down to nothing but Sarah Huckabee Sanders governing a swamp to Kristie Noem talking to dirt. Idaho will look like a landscape on Mars. They’ve killed off plenty of their own with the anti vaccine COVID B.S. alone. The implosion will be spectacular. It will finally end a civil war that began 163 years ago. Hopefully more than 2 parties emerge from this crisis.
3rd. Blackmail???
I thought the same. Did anybody notice how red Graham’s eyes were in his interview? It was the look of loss - surrender.
Poor man, if that's the case.
If it is, he'll surely be one among many: there'll either be threats to expose politicians or worse, threats to them and their families.
Absolutely! I was reaching that conclusion in my post, but veered off on a tangent. Consider it a given, especially in Graham’s case.
Excellent point, Fran Talarowski! Thank you for that.
I wish I could post your comment. It’s golden.