Morning, all!! Morning, Dr. R!! In the spirit of today's Letter...
Judge Jackson: "In Dresch’s case, Jackson said he has the right to vote for whomever he wants, 'but so does everyone else. Your vote doesn’t count any more than anyone else’s. You don’t get to cancel them out and call for a war because you don’t like the results of the…
Morning, all!! Morning, Dr. R!! In the spirit of today's Letter...
Judge Jackson: "In Dresch’s case, Jackson said he has the right to vote for whomever he wants, 'but so does everyone else. Your vote doesn’t count any more than anyone else’s. You don’t get to cancel them out and call for a war because you don’t like the results of the election.'”
Woo hoo! Great find, Lynell! Wake up, everyone saying, "nothing is happening!"
"A federal judge in Colorado has disciplined two lawyers who filed a lawsuit challenging the 2020 election late last year, finding that the case was “frivolous,” “not warranted by existing law” and filed “in bad faith.”
In a scathing 68-page opinion, Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter found that the lawyers made little effort to corroborate information they had included in the suit, which argued there had been a vast national conspiracy to steal the election from President Donald Trump.
...Calling the suit “one enormous conspiracy theory,” Neureiter ordered that the duo must pay the legal fees of all the individuals and companies they had sued — 18 separate entities in all — as a way to deter future similar cases.
...“In short, this was no slip-and-fall at the local grocery store,” wrote Neureiter, who was appointed as a magistrate judge by other judges. “Albeit disorganized and fantastical, the Complaint’s allegations are extraordinarily serious and, if accepted as true by large numbers of people, are the stuff of which violent insurrections are made.”
Good morning, Lynell and Ellie! Much food for thought you’ve given us, many thanks! If only a Neureiter could deem the idjt and his henchmen “one enormous conspiracy theory” dripping through a diabolical bucket of deceit and order appropriate, searing charges for the myriad corrupt illegalities to which they this far seem immune.
Good morning Lynette. These articles are heartening, especially the last one. I have a brand new baby grand girl as of yesterday evening. 7.7 pounds of healthy. Yet I won’t see her until Saturday because of Covid restrictions upon visiting at the hospital. I’m all in with the light that leads those who oppose tyranny and suppression of our rights. And just the plain cunning and naked greed on the clammy unmasked faces of the likes of Desantis and his supporters.
Congratulations, and welcome to her! Because of changes in our society underway now, may she only hear in history classes about such things as “me too” , or voter suppression. All the people!
'... brand new baby grand girl' way before 'clammy unmasked faces....', way, way before. Much health and happiness to grand baby and the loving family around her!
Congrats on the new grandbaby! I have a dear friend who gets to see her new grandson in about 10 days, and is sweating out the wait as the Delta variant rampages through our community.
Thank you for that link Lynell, we, I, need to read articles like these to hold on to some faith in our judicial systems which have been so horribly overrun by McConnell and djt cronies.
My pipe dream- most everything djt touched (except op warp speed) during his horrendous term would be overturned or reversed on the findings of what really went on in the white house for four years- much of which is yet to be exposed.
I know, it’s just fantasy. Just as the mental image I have replayed many times in my mind of djt being shackled and dragged against his will off to Guantanamo broadcast on every national and international media station- Highest ratings ever!
Our contemporary heroic Admiral David G. Farragut is Marc Elias. Track his team's successes on Democracy Docket:
"The DOJ: The Justice Department is delivering on the first of its promises to fight back against voter suppression. Last week, they released new guidance regarding post-election audits and voting methods “to ensure states fully comply with federal laws regarding elections.” The guidance outlines federal protections for voters in each situation and promises that the Justice Department will act if violations occur."
"Democrats in Maine have enacted a new law that will allow residents to register to vote online for the first time in 2023."
"Texas: Last Friday, the Texas Democratic Party, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and individual voters settled a five-year-long lawsuit with Texas over its noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The state will now permanently offer simultaneous voter registration when an eligible voter renews or updates his or her driver’s licenses or ID cards online — an option not offered before this litigation."
With your battery recharged, check out your action opportunities, including:
August 28: "March On for Voting Rights is organizing marches all over the country on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington. Find a march near you..."
Rooting for Rocky Hanna in Leon County. Hoping the State University Board of Governors makes a similar effort. Universities open back in the next two weeks and Gov Desantis has them hamstrung.
Good morning, Lynell! Thanks for these links. It seems that rationality will win the day over these irrational bordering on insane conspiracy theories.
Morning, all!! Morning, Dr. R!! In the spirit of today's Letter...
Judge Jackson: "In Dresch’s case, Jackson said he has the right to vote for whomever he wants, 'but so does everyone else. Your vote doesn’t count any more than anyone else’s. You don’t get to cancel them out and call for a war because you don’t like the results of the election.'”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/capitol-riot-political-prisoners/2021/08/04/9b6adb84-f54d-11eb-9068-bf463c8c74de_story.html?utm_campaign=wp_politics_am&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_politics&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3453b70%2F610bcd479d2fda2f47e42b45%2F5e865b08ade4e21f59b0a68d%2F37%2F52%2F610bcd479d2fda2f47e42b45
And some Floridians thinking for themselves:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/08/03/florida-schools-mask-mandate/?utm_campaign=wp_todays_headlines&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_headlines&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3453a1b%2F610bb6b79d2fda2f47e4228c%2F5e865b08ade4e21f59b0a68d%2F13%2F73%2F610bb6b79d2fda2f47e4228c
And this from Colorado, Michigan: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/colorado-sanctions-trump-lawsuit/2021/08/04/704dec92-f53a-11eb-a49b-d96f2dac0942_story.html?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_politics
Woo hoo! Great find, Lynell! Wake up, everyone saying, "nothing is happening!"
"A federal judge in Colorado has disciplined two lawyers who filed a lawsuit challenging the 2020 election late last year, finding that the case was “frivolous,” “not warranted by existing law” and filed “in bad faith.”
In a scathing 68-page opinion, Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter found that the lawyers made little effort to corroborate information they had included in the suit, which argued there had been a vast national conspiracy to steal the election from President Donald Trump.
...Calling the suit “one enormous conspiracy theory,” Neureiter ordered that the duo must pay the legal fees of all the individuals and companies they had sued — 18 separate entities in all — as a way to deter future similar cases.
...“In short, this was no slip-and-fall at the local grocery store,” wrote Neureiter, who was appointed as a magistrate judge by other judges. “Albeit disorganized and fantastical, the Complaint’s allegations are extraordinarily serious and, if accepted as true by large numbers of people, are the stuff of which violent insurrections are made.”
Thanks, Ellie, for this deep dive...and that you found it "read worthy"!
Good morning, Lynell and Ellie! Much food for thought you’ve given us, many thanks! If only a Neureiter could deem the idjt and his henchmen “one enormous conspiracy theory” dripping through a diabolical bucket of deceit and order appropriate, searing charges for the myriad corrupt illegalities to which they this far seem immune.
This sounds like the suit with four of TFGs lawyers were the judge took them down and one female lawyer started crying? Same or different?
Good morning Lynette. These articles are heartening, especially the last one. I have a brand new baby grand girl as of yesterday evening. 7.7 pounds of healthy. Yet I won’t see her until Saturday because of Covid restrictions upon visiting at the hospital. I’m all in with the light that leads those who oppose tyranny and suppression of our rights. And just the plain cunning and naked greed on the clammy unmasked faces of the likes of Desantis and his supporters.
Onward!
I have every faith, Christine, that you can multitask...save democracy with a brand new baby on your hip!
Still can multitask as much as when I had her mama on my hip. Thanks Lynell. Not sure why “Vivian” autocorrected you to “Lynette”.
Congratulations, and welcome to her! Because of changes in our society underway now, may she only hear in history classes about such things as “me too” , or voter suppression. All the people!
How wonderful! Enjoy your new grand Baby!
Congratulations to you and your family, Christine!! How exciting!
'... brand new baby grand girl' way before 'clammy unmasked faces....', way, way before. Much health and happiness to grand baby and the loving family around her!
Christine, congrats on your healthy, new granddaughter!
Congrats on the new grandbaby! I have a dear friend who gets to see her new grandson in about 10 days, and is sweating out the wait as the Delta variant rampages through our community.
Congratulations, Christine!
Thank you for that link Lynell, we, I, need to read articles like these to hold on to some faith in our judicial systems which have been so horribly overrun by McConnell and djt cronies.
My pipe dream- most everything djt touched (except op warp speed) during his horrendous term would be overturned or reversed on the findings of what really went on in the white house for four years- much of which is yet to be exposed.
I know, it’s just fantasy. Just as the mental image I have replayed many times in my mind of djt being shackled and dragged against his will off to Guantanamo broadcast on every national and international media station- Highest ratings ever!
Guantanamo broadcast? Now that's a visual I don't want to miss!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for this article. I do hope DeSantis does not withhold funding for school districts. He is so callous and pompous. Just incredible.
Our contemporary heroic Admiral David G. Farragut is Marc Elias. Track his team's successes on Democracy Docket:
"The DOJ: The Justice Department is delivering on the first of its promises to fight back against voter suppression. Last week, they released new guidance regarding post-election audits and voting methods “to ensure states fully comply with federal laws regarding elections.” The guidance outlines federal protections for voters in each situation and promises that the Justice Department will act if violations occur."
"Democrats in Maine have enacted a new law that will allow residents to register to vote online for the first time in 2023."
"Texas: Last Friday, the Texas Democratic Party, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and individual voters settled a five-year-long lawsuit with Texas over its noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The state will now permanently offer simultaneous voter registration when an eligible voter renews or updates his or her driver’s licenses or ID cards online — an option not offered before this litigation."
With your battery recharged, check out your action opportunities, including:
August 28: "March On for Voting Rights is organizing marches all over the country on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington. Find a march near you..."
https://www.democracydocket.com/
Woo Hoo back at ya, Ellie!
Yes! Yes!
Rooting for Rocky Hanna in Leon County. Hoping the State University Board of Governors makes a similar effort. Universities open back in the next two weeks and Gov Desantis has them hamstrung.
Yes, it is sad that they are unable to act in the best interests of the students, professors, and staff. Bama just reinstated masks on campus indoors.
I'll root for him, too, Trisha!
Lynell, thanks for the links. Appreciate you sharing what you’ve been reading - the links are always worth the read!
Morning, Lena...And thanks!
Good morning, Lynell! Thanks for these links. It seems that rationality will win the day over these irrational bordering on insane conspiracy theories.
Wink-Wink!
Much to celebrate
Small torpedoes, I grant you, Cathy, but torpedoes nonetheless!