As horrid as all these proceedings are that shine a light on the unqualified candidate that is Trump, the one that bothers me the most is the documents case. How can an entire party elected to - among other things - protect our country turn away from the reality of what 45 did and take a "nothing to see here" stance?
Many thanks, Heather, for your steadfast defense of our democracy.
As horrid as all these proceedings are that shine a light on the unqualified candidate that is Trump, the one that bothers me the most is the documents case. How can an entire party elected to - among other things - protect our country turn away from the reality of what 45 did and take a "nothing to see here" stance?
Many thanks, Heather, for your steadfast defense of our democracy.
I totally agree with you.I am very bothered that Jim Jordan could possibly be Speaker.He is my Congressional rep and I am horrified daily that this man is in the position to represent me and is in fealty with a former POTUS traitor.How can this be?A conspiracy theory is out there now that Trump could be Speaker and would be third in line for the presidency should anything happen to Biden and Harris.My head spins as I believe Trump is evil enough to try to pull this off.A lot of what is happening is very frightening.
And if possible volunteering to make sure he doesnтАЩt get re-elected. My hope and prayers are we will one day wake up to read Jim Jorden has been indicted for treason!
Jack Smith likely has enough evidence from January 6th and before to indict Gym Jordan for being an insurrectionist. And to think the MAGAts vote him to be 3rd in line to the Presidency. Heaven help us!
I write to Lauren B regularly. I try to be reasonable, does not always work. She barely won in CO last election compared to when she was first voted in.
I picked a bad time to start watching the series Designated Survivor. I'm not worried about Trump as Speaker, he might get a lot of votes but never 215.
Plus, he would have to be present in the House daily to fulfill the role of Speaker. Not going to happen. But, I agree he is very unlikely to receive enough votes. Hope that's equally true for Jim Jordan.
Back at you, Victoria. I commented on Robert Hubbell's post that at this point, the Biden-Harris team should make double sure they have adequate protection.
Is Jorden smart enough to actually do this job, or would he just be a puppet for the right wing nutcases in the House? In that case, it would be the same as a McCarthy speakership, until his last decision. What is more troublesome for me, is how many people actually vote for these disturbed human beings to represent them. I understand that, long after Stalin had gone, there were still Russians who longed for his return. Speaks to the depth of ignorance and fear that can exist in the ordinary citizen.
Lynell - I believe that the documents case may turn out to be the most impactful of all the crimes facing TFG. Imagine the bulk of classified information he retained/stole, copies made, the originals themselves bought/sold, into whose hands they went, how many agents abroad they may endanger --- the fallout from this crime can endanger the USA (and some of its allies?) now and far into the future. Heaven help us!
It is my impression that the national archives doesn"t know which of its documents are missing or unaccounted for. How many are out in the world? Where? This should certainly morph into a RAID of all Trump''s properties including in Florida, New York, New Jersey. (And Ivana's grave?)
I don't think that's correct. The National Archives does know what is or was out there - that's how they determined that tfg had not turned over additional documents. leading the to FBI warrant to search Mar a Lago. We don't know everything that the National Archives, FBI and Jack Smith know.
Only if his judge on the case allows it to happen. HeтАЩs now asking her to delay the case till after 2024. SheтАЩs very obliging to him. And she should be impeached if she allows it. But she is acting VERY VERH slowly in giving her rulings on anything before her. I think Jack should have also brought a documents case in New Jersey in anticipation of what thus Florida judge would do.
We have important things to deal with in America and the Senate GQP is foaming at the mouth at what Senator John Fetterman is wearing... they are like a bunch of school children, both in the House and Senate!
Republicans have been on the side of oligarch rule, with the help of the disgruntled for most of my long life. Only since Rove and W have they included religious and educated types to the extent that they do today. MSM havenтАЩt noticed yet.
I'm with you on the documents case. That is the most egregious and (to my eyes) easiest to prove. That <insert pejorative of your choice> had classified information in his freaking bathroom.
Morning, Ally! Glad you agree. That there is even a question about his guilt is unconscionable - putting aside the "innocent until proven guilty" qualifier.
I might add here, thanks to Joyce Vance. They make a powerful тАЬteamтАЭ with their nightly letters. One speaks from the perspective of history; the other law. Both are brilliant in their respective fields and give us so much. Their letters last night have filled me with such anger and trepidation. Many of your responses have filled out their writings, mostly reminding us of other occurrences that add to the horror that is Trump.
Yes, Lynell, the question: тАЬHow can an entire partyтАж? How is it answered? тАЬAll of this, what we call Treason, not hidden. Right in front of the public. Or handed off to an admirer or anyone clueless or without scruples. From birth, TFG has not been truly held accountable. Will this time be different? We are. Waiting.
The party that used to embrace those ideals is no more. Parties change and evolve. The Republican party has been becoming more and more fascist over time. It's not surprising that it finally crossed the threshold.
As horrid as all these proceedings are that shine a light on the unqualified candidate that is Trump, the one that bothers me the most is the documents case. How can an entire party elected to - among other things - protect our country turn away from the reality of what 45 did and take a "nothing to see here" stance?
Many thanks, Heather, for your steadfast defense of our democracy.
I totally agree with you.I am very bothered that Jim Jordan could possibly be Speaker.He is my Congressional rep and I am horrified daily that this man is in the position to represent me and is in fealty with a former POTUS traitor.How can this be?A conspiracy theory is out there now that Trump could be Speaker and would be third in line for the presidency should anything happen to Biden and Harris.My head spins as I believe Trump is evil enough to try to pull this off.A lot of what is happening is very frightening.
If Jim Jorden is your representative, I hope you are letting him know daily, hourly, what you think of him and his actions.
And if possible volunteering to make sure he doesnтАЩt get re-elected. My hope and prayers are we will one day wake up to read Jim Jorden has been indicted for treason!
Jack Smith likely has enough evidence from January 6th and before to indict Gym Jordan for being an insurrectionist. And to think the MAGAts vote him to be 3rd in line to the Presidency. Heaven help us!
Oh, he knows but doesn't give a damn. He rarely comes to his home district and when he does, he hides from his constituents.
Sounds like my Rep. Stefanik too
Sympathy. SheтАЩs a horror. I look at faces. DonтАЩt see kindly intelligence there.
Sounds like my rep, Burchett.
Sounds like Calvert.
Calvert Co. MD?
I write to Lauren B regularly. I try to be reasonable, does not always work. She barely won in CO last election compared to when she was first voted in.
Does LB actually know how to read?
One step at a time...take dt into custody and then do everything possible NOT to have that little twit with the nasty voice be speaker
I picked a bad time to start watching the series Designated Survivor. I'm not worried about Trump as Speaker, he might get a lot of votes but never 215.
Plus, he would have to be present in the House daily to fulfill the role of Speaker. Not going to happen. But, I agree he is very unlikely to receive enough votes. Hope that's equally true for Jim Jordan.
I watched Designated Survivor a couple of months ago and yes, probably not good timing...really scary possibilities!
You may be right, itтАЩs not a big enough job for him!
I feel your pain of having Gym as your rep, as I have Bobo as mine. Although I admit that your pain must be much, much worse.
Adam Frisch definitely is willing the war chest competition. HeтАЩs raised something like $2.5 million.
https://adamforcolorado.com/
News just in today: Adam Frisch brought in $3.4M in the third quarter! That makes his campaign chest at about $4.3M. His campaign is on fire ЁЯША
WeтАЩll Jim Jordan sold his former wrestling coachтАЩs soul to Trump and the monster got his complete loyalty which is what any dictator expects.
Thank God, you are a Republican who sees the horror. Where are the rest of you?
Back at you, Victoria. I commented on Robert Hubbell's post that at this point, the Biden-Harris team should make double sure they have adequate protection.
On a personal note, I ask why is it that only the good die young? Last week my rep sent her supporters a letter detailing her illness that will keep her from running in 2024. Jennifer Wexton has been such a reliable champion of democracy. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/18/jennifer-wexton-health-diagnosis-00116497
My condolences to you, Victoria, and all the other readers who are stuck with reps like Jordan.
I appreciate your sympathy and hope to be rid of him and all of the other MAGATs as soon as possible.
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Is Jorden smart enough to actually do this job, or would he just be a puppet for the right wing nutcases in the House? In that case, it would be the same as a McCarthy speakership, until his last decision. What is more troublesome for me, is how many people actually vote for these disturbed human beings to represent them. I understand that, long after Stalin had gone, there were still Russians who longed for his return. Speaks to the depth of ignorance and fear that can exist in the ordinary citizen.
Demand the % of your tax money that goes to his salary and 1st class health plan and whatever else...the bum!
agree. But...what's with your no space between sentences? I'm old fashioned enough to make 2 spaces. but, none? Is this the new thing?
Lynell - I believe that the documents case may turn out to be the most impactful of all the crimes facing TFG. Imagine the bulk of classified information he retained/stole, copies made, the originals themselves bought/sold, into whose hands they went, how many agents abroad they may endanger --- the fallout from this crime can endanger the USA (and some of its allies?) now and far into the future. Heaven help us!
Too bad Judge Aileen Cannon seems to be a Trump loyalist...
I hope Jack Smith will remove her. She should have recused herself a long time ago! Hope springs eternal
It may Peter out though. How long can hope hang onтАж
I know...I'm kind of amazed that my hope has lasted this long! But, still We Rise!
Jack Smith cannot remove a judge. Lifetime tenure. But she can be reversed by higher courts.
Bummer, I forgot but perhaps she can be re-assigned to a different case.
And how widespread is this highly classified information already spread and at what price. He is a much worse monster than I ever suspected.
And this is just what we know about! What else did he blab about, and to whom, in his efforts to impress?
It is my impression that the national archives doesn"t know which of its documents are missing or unaccounted for. How many are out in the world? Where? This should certainly morph into a RAID of all Trump''s properties including in Florida, New York, New Jersey. (And Ivana's grave?)
I don't think that's correct. The National Archives does know what is or was out there - that's how they determined that tfg had not turned over additional documents. leading the to FBI warrant to search Mar a Lago. We don't know everything that the National Archives, FBI and Jack Smith know.
Only if his judge on the case allows it to happen. HeтАЩs now asking her to delay the case till after 2024. SheтАЩs very obliging to him. And she should be impeached if she allows it. But she is acting VERY VERH slowly in giving her rulings on anything before her. I think Jack should have also brought a documents case in New Jersey in anticipation of what thus Florida judge would do.
Yes. More specifics that dropped overnight: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-06/donald-trump-allegedly-discussed-nuclear-subs-with-anthony-pratt/102943844
Thank you.
I think itтАЩs simply because how deeply corrupted our Congress has gradually become from the pharma lobbiests to theMaggattes.
You mean Maggots? Don't you.... think of how they fester over crap to grow and spread disease and angst.
Last night I heard Charlie Sykes call them the Jackal Caucus. This link is a description to a T.
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And I think "jackal" is particularly apt for Jordan.
We have important things to deal with in America and the Senate GQP is foaming at the mouth at what Senator John Fetterman is wearing... they are like a bunch of school children, both in the House and Senate!
I usually use MAGAts. Pronounced the same.
Not our congress - the REPUBLICAN congress is the SOLE operator of anti-democracy and treasonous activities.
Because they are all either part of it or supportive by their silence. The Republican Party is A criminal conspiracy.
Republicans have been on the side of oligarch rule, with the help of the disgruntled for most of my long life. Only since Rove and W have they included religious and educated types to the extent that they do today. MSM havenтАЩt noticed yet.
MSM don't know much about religion. Or choose to ignore it.
They are gung ho about white, religious, well, anythingтАж
Morning, Lynell!
I'm with you on the documents case. That is the most egregious and (to my eyes) easiest to prove. That <insert pejorative of your choice> had classified information in his freaking bathroom.
Morning, Ally! Glad you agree. That there is even a question about his guilt is unconscionable - putting aside the "innocent until proven guilty" qualifier.
I might add here, thanks to Joyce Vance. They make a powerful тАЬteamтАЭ with their nightly letters. One speaks from the perspective of history; the other law. Both are brilliant in their respective fields and give us so much. Their letters last night have filled me with such anger and trepidation. Many of your responses have filled out their writings, mostly reminding us of other occurrences that add to the horror that is Trump.
Yes, Lynell, the question: тАЬHow can an entire partyтАж? How is it answered? тАЬAll of this, what we call Treason, not hidden. Right in front of the public. Or handed off to an admirer or anyone clueless or without scruples. From birth, TFG has not been truly held accountable. Will this time be different? We are. Waiting.
Trump is the Turd in the Republican Hot Tub.
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The party that used to embrace those ideals is no more. Parties change and evolve. The Republican party has been becoming more and more fascist over time. It's not surprising that it finally crossed the threshold.