The DoJ is already "swinging the hammer." The Seditionists are being it hit with multiple serious (20-year sentence) felonies, the Proud Boys and Three Percenters are getting conspiracy charges and may get "terrorist enhancements" in their charges. And a conspiracy to commit sedition case is being built that could go big enough to net th…
The DoJ is already "swinging the hammer." The Seditionists are being it hit with multiple serious (20-year sentence) felonies, the Proud Boys and Three Percenters are getting conspiracy charges and may get "terrorist enhancements" in their charges. And a conspiracy to commit sedition case is being built that could go big enough to net the Big Kahuna himself.
Ah, after our country and people have endured the coup d'etat of the Russian-backed GOP and Twittler for the past five years, this news is delicious and refreshing news to see the hammer of justice swinging in favor of our democracy and truth, finally. Savoring every morsel of equity finally being meted out for all these home grown terrorists.
Why is This Big Truth, "the coup d'etat of the Russian-backed GOP and Twitter" (and, I will add, QAnon), so hard for Americans to accept, but they still believe tRump "cares" for them and "our economy depends on keeping him in office." Right after reinstatement of The Fairness Doctrine, we, The People, need MASSIVE spending on mental health services.
My first degree was a bachelors in journalism in the 70s when the fairness doctrine was de rigueur. That said while I rue its demise and miss it, I question whether it can return in the current tech/media environment. One of the most helpful angles I’ve heard is going after the pocketbook, i.e. bundling of channels.
Every television package I’ve ever had, DISH, Comcast, Sling, etc. included Fox and at least two or three pundit fueled pretenders, left and right. I believe the current administration could address this with targeted regulation and consumers could as well with buying/unbundling choices. Extreme channels would make choices if comfortable revenue streams were disrupted. Rupert M and sons care a lot about money. Hannity is more a pawn/whore to his boss’s money gathering than anything else.
Excellent question. The Fairness Doctrine has GOT to be high on the list of things restored, and it is my fervent hope that mental health help is a huge part of whatever health care plan is proposed by this administration.
I really want some form of the Fairness Doctrine restored. It seems to me that publicly licensed and federally supported broadcasters need to be put back under the requirements of the Fairness Doctrine. But what about private cable broadcasters and social media? Even if the government could restrict their "speech" how would it ever be enforced?
How about pressure and demand from people who use it? That seems to have had some effect recently, with FB and Twitter. If we can continue to voice our demands and boycott those who fund the conspiracy theorist types.. and have companies such as Dominion and Smartmatics sue these outlets if they lie about their products, we can effect change.
The old Fairness Doctrine was effective in regulating broadcast media, but is no longer adequate. A new FD needs to address social media and other non-broadcast platforms. The requirement to conduct fact-based journalism was/is at least as important as balancing views.
I am really hopeful that after 4 years of being brutally undermined by Trump’s taunts and Barr’s actions, the DoJ lawyers and FBI agents who stuck it out will stick it to Trump and everyone who had anything to do with The Insurrection. Is this why Barr resigned when he did? He knew and did nothing? Anyway, thank you TCinLA for post and links. ❤️🤍💙
Well, I was wrong that the Texas flower lady's indictment on five felonies for her participation in the riot would keep her from visiting Mexico.
"A federal judge on Friday night approved a Texas woman's request to travel to Mexico for a prepaid "work-related bonding retreat" after she was charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol," BuzzFeed News reported Friday.
"Jenny Cudd, who owns a flower shop in Midland, Texas, was indicted this week on five federal charges in connection with the assault on the Capitol — including obstructing an official proceeding, unlawfully going into a restricted area, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. According to charging papers, she was recorded on security cameras inside the Capitol and posted a video on Facebook later in the day describing how she was part of the mob that 'pushed and pushed' to force their way in," BuzzFeed reported.
The order was signed by US District Judge Trevor McFadden, who was appointed to the bench by Trump. (SURPRISE SURPRISE - NOT)
The DoJ is already "swinging the hammer." The Seditionists are being it hit with multiple serious (20-year sentence) felonies, the Proud Boys and Three Percenters are getting conspiracy charges and may get "terrorist enhancements" in their charges. And a conspiracy to commit sedition case is being built that could go big enough to net the Big Kahuna himself.
https://www.rawstory.com/texas-capitol-insurrection/?utm_source=push_notifications
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/grand-jury-indictments-capitol-insurrectionists_n_6019b743c5b668b8db3c8499
https://www.emptywheel.net/2021/02/04/doj-moves-towards-parallel-conspiracy-threads-on-the-oath-keepers-and-proud-boys/
Ah, after our country and people have endured the coup d'etat of the Russian-backed GOP and Twittler for the past five years, this news is delicious and refreshing news to see the hammer of justice swinging in favor of our democracy and truth, finally. Savoring every morsel of equity finally being meted out for all these home grown terrorists.
Why is This Big Truth, "the coup d'etat of the Russian-backed GOP and Twitter" (and, I will add, QAnon), so hard for Americans to accept, but they still believe tRump "cares" for them and "our economy depends on keeping him in office." Right after reinstatement of The Fairness Doctrine, we, The People, need MASSIVE spending on mental health services.
My first degree was a bachelors in journalism in the 70s when the fairness doctrine was de rigueur. That said while I rue its demise and miss it, I question whether it can return in the current tech/media environment. One of the most helpful angles I’ve heard is going after the pocketbook, i.e. bundling of channels.
Every television package I’ve ever had, DISH, Comcast, Sling, etc. included Fox and at least two or three pundit fueled pretenders, left and right. I believe the current administration could address this with targeted regulation and consumers could as well with buying/unbundling choices. Extreme channels would make choices if comfortable revenue streams were disrupted. Rupert M and sons care a lot about money. Hannity is more a pawn/whore to his boss’s money gathering than anything else.
And education!
And fact-checkers!
Excellent question. The Fairness Doctrine has GOT to be high on the list of things restored, and it is my fervent hope that mental health help is a huge part of whatever health care plan is proposed by this administration.
I really want some form of the Fairness Doctrine restored. It seems to me that publicly licensed and federally supported broadcasters need to be put back under the requirements of the Fairness Doctrine. But what about private cable broadcasters and social media? Even if the government could restrict their "speech" how would it ever be enforced?
How about pressure and demand from people who use it? That seems to have had some effect recently, with FB and Twitter. If we can continue to voice our demands and boycott those who fund the conspiracy theorist types.. and have companies such as Dominion and Smartmatics sue these outlets if they lie about their products, we can effect change.
The old Fairness Doctrine was effective in regulating broadcast media, but is no longer adequate. A new FD needs to address social media and other non-broadcast platforms. The requirement to conduct fact-based journalism was/is at least as important as balancing views.
Which Americans are you referring to? You must know different Americans than I do.
I am really hopeful that after 4 years of being brutally undermined by Trump’s taunts and Barr’s actions, the DoJ lawyers and FBI agents who stuck it out will stick it to Trump and everyone who had anything to do with The Insurrection. Is this why Barr resigned when he did? He knew and did nothing? Anyway, thank you TCinLA for post and links. ❤️🤍💙
Thank you for these sources - and the good news!
Well, they swung and missed in one case:
Well, I was wrong that the Texas flower lady's indictment on five felonies for her participation in the riot would keep her from visiting Mexico.
"A federal judge on Friday night approved a Texas woman's request to travel to Mexico for a prepaid "work-related bonding retreat" after she was charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol," BuzzFeed News reported Friday.
"Jenny Cudd, who owns a flower shop in Midland, Texas, was indicted this week on five federal charges in connection with the assault on the Capitol — including obstructing an official proceeding, unlawfully going into a restricted area, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. According to charging papers, she was recorded on security cameras inside the Capitol and posted a video on Facebook later in the day describing how she was part of the mob that 'pushed and pushed' to force their way in," BuzzFeed reported.
The order was signed by US District Judge Trevor McFadden, who was appointed to the bench by Trump. (SURPRISE SURPRISE - NOT)
White privilege at work. Can you even imagine a Black person indicted for felonies in Texas being allowed to go on vacation out of the country?
Excellent news, thanks.