I can't help wondering why the disbarment of so many of the lawyers surrounding Trump hasn't received more attention in the mainstream press and why their actions that led to disbarment have not also led to criminal prosecution. The refusal of so many of Trump's supporters, from those closest to the multiple deceits to those in his base,…
I can't help wondering why the disbarment of so many of the lawyers surrounding Trump hasn't received more attention in the mainstream press and why their actions that led to disbarment have not also led to criminal prosecution. The refusal of so many of Trump's supporters, from those closest to the multiple deceits to those in his base, to acknowledge wrong-doing despite all of the evidence is astonishing. Why and how have so many lost the ability to take responsibility for their actions? While it is reassuring to know that justice is prevailing, however slowly, it is alarming that election denialism retains its power.
Wouldn't it be nice if G Orwell began contributing to this forum! I guess he already does, in a way. When I was working in London in the late 1990s I used to walk past the Senate House of London University every day, and think of George Orwell. It was his model for the Ministry of Truth. I can't paste the picture, but just look up Senate House, Bloomsbury.
When the fourth estate doesn't do its job, democracy is in trouble. It was appalling when NBC hired Ronna McDaniel, but it was reassuring when they reacted to the outcry, both from newscasters and ordinary citizens. We all have a responsibility to speak up, even if it's just signing a petition, when the powerful step over the line.
Like they say, Ann, follow the money! And increasingly right-to- far right broadcasting, such as Sinclair, are buying up rural stations. Although they don’t control all content, they do “flavor” what is promoted or what receives less coverage.
Sometimes violations of attorney disciplinary rules might involve lawbreaking (e.g., stealing money from clients,) and sometimes they may not. In Eastman’s case, it involved both criminal action, participation in a scheme to unconstitutionally overthrow an election, and a violation of his attorney’s oath to uphold the Constitution and statutes of the U.S. and the state of California. Both Eastman and Giuliani face disbarment (Giuliani in DC with reciprocal disbarment in New York,) and are facing criminal charges in Georgia. I find the election denial stupid, but they have helped to falsely cultivate this lie among the rank and Trump groupies.
Capitalist thinking has hijacked democracy's all inclusiveness so therefore anything that benefits and profits no matter what the cost or the standards violated is perfectly okay. Our work is apparently vital to redefine the limits of democracy, something which probably nobody really wants to take on easily.
It seems all through humanity’s stormy past after the victor had slashed and burned what others had built and cherished, came the re-writing of history. As long as one never actually admits his guilt, history is more likely to cooperate and white-wash those perpetrators so that they are covered, no matter who comes into power (as long as the dirty little secrets never come into light of day and publicized).
Now, however, there’s so much conflicting information, it’s all abut confusion. There is so much outright lies and bad reporting of facts that God knows how history will be written, or seen, much less interpreted in the years to come. There seems to be people who have amassed so much resources of cash and influence, that they possess the power to re-write history on a whim.
I can't help wondering why the disbarment of so many of the lawyers surrounding Trump hasn't received more attention in the mainstream press and why their actions that led to disbarment have not also led to criminal prosecution. The refusal of so many of Trump's supporters, from those closest to the multiple deceits to those in his base, to acknowledge wrong-doing despite all of the evidence is astonishing. Why and how have so many lost the ability to take responsibility for their actions? While it is reassuring to know that justice is prevailing, however slowly, it is alarming that election denialism retains its power.
It's past time to indict the unindicted co-conspirators.
What have they got to worry about? They just say, OK, I did it, but I've done no wrong.
The ultimate Orwellian “get out of jail free card.”
Wouldn't it be nice if G Orwell began contributing to this forum! I guess he already does, in a way. When I was working in London in the late 1990s I used to walk past the Senate House of London University every day, and think of George Orwell. It was his model for the Ministry of Truth. I can't paste the picture, but just look up Senate House, Bloomsbury.
He knew us well, sorry to say. He needs to be revisited more often.
I have pretty much given up on expecting the mainstream media to do its job.
When the fourth estate doesn't do its job, democracy is in trouble. It was appalling when NBC hired Ronna McDaniel, but it was reassuring when they reacted to the outcry, both from newscasters and ordinary citizens. We all have a responsibility to speak up, even if it's just signing a petition, when the powerful step over the line.
Agreed.
Like they say, Ann, follow the money! And increasingly right-to- far right broadcasting, such as Sinclair, are buying up rural stations. Although they don’t control all content, they do “flavor” what is promoted or what receives less coverage.
Yes, Sinclair is poisoning one of our main stations here in West Michigan. I just can't stand those "news" people.
Sometimes violations of attorney disciplinary rules might involve lawbreaking (e.g., stealing money from clients,) and sometimes they may not. In Eastman’s case, it involved both criminal action, participation in a scheme to unconstitutionally overthrow an election, and a violation of his attorney’s oath to uphold the Constitution and statutes of the U.S. and the state of California. Both Eastman and Giuliani face disbarment (Giuliani in DC with reciprocal disbarment in New York,) and are facing criminal charges in Georgia. I find the election denial stupid, but they have helped to falsely cultivate this lie among the rank and Trump groupies.
To say the least.
Capitalist thinking has hijacked democracy's all inclusiveness so therefore anything that benefits and profits no matter what the cost or the standards violated is perfectly okay. Our work is apparently vital to redefine the limits of democracy, something which probably nobody really wants to take on easily.
"Many hands make light work." Find like-minded people and collaborate with them.
It seems all through humanity’s stormy past after the victor had slashed and burned what others had built and cherished, came the re-writing of history. As long as one never actually admits his guilt, history is more likely to cooperate and white-wash those perpetrators so that they are covered, no matter who comes into power (as long as the dirty little secrets never come into light of day and publicized).
Now, however, there’s so much conflicting information, it’s all abut confusion. There is so much outright lies and bad reporting of facts that God knows how history will be written, or seen, much less interpreted in the years to come. There seems to be people who have amassed so much resources of cash and influence, that they possess the power to re-write history on a whim.
The mommas failed them at a critical juncture, age 5 approximately