I don't usually read about serial killers, but incidentally I saw a photo on an Onion slideshow of the BTK Killer (had to look him up). Placed next to Trump's mug shot, it makes a perfect match:
We need a dual photo mug for that. Or in a different vein, another mug w/ an arrow saying "I'm with Stupid" to place strategically next to your scowling Trump mugshot mug on the shelf.
It's always been interesting to note the comments made by those who claim "he'll (Trump) always find a way out - he's proven to be above the law." Much the same was said of another 'Teflon' personality - John Gotti - who was finally bought to justice when an underling (Sammy the Bull) saved his own skin. Karma has teeth, and it's finally about to sink those fangs into several deserving rumps !
This and so very many additional admissions and even explanations for his "out loud" maliciousness. In his 7/3/2021 speech in Sarasota, he was talking about alleged disinformation directed at him and other Republicans when he just blurted out “If you say it enough and keep saying it, they’ll start to believe you.” As I'm sure Dan has mentioned many times, this fool keeps telling on himself....he tells you his secrets.
Prior to his entering the political arena, his books had quotes glorifying the virtues of making up a reality and then repeating it until people start to believe it.
“I play to people’s fantasies,” he wrote in “The Art of the Deal.” “People want to believe that something is the biggest and the greatest and the most spectacular. I call it truthful hyperbole.” And then there's “If you admit defeat, then you will be defeated,” Trump wrote in “Think Big.”
he always "tells" what he has done or is doing by claiming someone else is doing it. But his projection is a wink wink to his plans. He would be an easy mark for poker players and certainly was easy enough to be wooed by Putin.
VICKI It DEFINITELY ! , is a LAUGH ! ,,,, BUT !, These A - HOLES ! , ARE Serious !! We Have to CONTEND ! With THESE CLOWNS !! . VOTE EM ,,,,,,,,,OUT !!
Bob, I worked and lived in DC for 17 months. My job was with the District of Columbia Health and Human Services so I was working alongside DC Residents. I found them to be an intelligent, dedicated group of people, loyal to their Country. Loyal despite the fact that they are the only American citizens living in the actual Country who are taxed without representation. They have not been granted Statehood - although they outnumber two of the States - for two reasons, 53.8% of the permanent population is non-white and 76% of the permanent population are registered Democrat. They have a large functioning LGBTQ+ community. Trust me, they will have no difficulty providing a large pool of capable, intelligent, educated jurors.
Most jurors take their oaths very seriously. Study after study has shown that ordinary Americans of all political perspectives---right, left, center, and completely indifferent--- tend to become their own best civic selves in the jury box. Sure, it is always possible that there will be a "nullifier" on the jury, but that's one of the random, rare civic risks of a free society. Both the judge and the prosecution will make every effort to insure a fair jury.
The prosecution does not select the jury in a federal court. You can absolutely believe that this judge will be weeding out people who show a strong political bent for either party. Of course, she could be fooled by a convincing MAGA hopeful jurist, but I don't think many of them are even as smart as their leader.
Monica, fair, or UNfair , T rump, WILL !, on That DAY ! , will be BeFore The . ABSOLUTE DESCERNER! ( and Judge ! ) of The UNIVERSE ! . The VERDICT ! , Will, ,,,,Be FAIR ! ( ACCORDING ! , ,,,,,,,To GOD ! )
When the DC trial starts, the judge will do the voir dire. Those idiots asking for their Georgia trials to be moved to a federal court will also find that the judge does the void dire. In many states (including Georgia) the lawyers do it. So their best chance to have any sympathetic jurors would have been in state court.
Love this! Thank you. Bring on March 4. I recently binge-watched several seasons of Station 19. While it may not be for everyone, it took place through the trump administration and Covid, and relived for me the atrocities trump inspired through hatred and division. George Floyd, the paramilitary police, ICE acting like Gestapo, attacks on everyone who weren’t as hating and decisive as trump and his stormtroopers. It was a nightmare for many of us. I won’t feel better till this man is behind bars.
Well to me evil started before Trump. i note to mid 1990`s mostly. but, We do have a divide and trump didnt start that he just used it.
We got to get back to day of news and when in covering policies or so-on. there is both sides. Not just one sound bites as now. Anyway, glad to hear from you, Sandy and I am not far behind you in age. at 63
Sorry Steve it was closer to 1980 that this trend started. Trump blew it up and went way past any acceptable behavior for an elected official. However, the elected members 0f congress are what allowed it turn into a criminal enterprise. The republicans have sunk to an all time low allowing the fat guy to run roughshod over our democracy. They must be stopped now or our country is gone.
Hi Mike, Not disagreeing with you on when this started. Fact, one can look to WW2 or just there after. You know of President Ike`s speech, on or when or on he was leaving office. 1960 -61? As to "watch"players behind the scenes, I`ll call it. Plus add Kennedy, follow up?
Short, war and or other means can be profitable. Vs growing a good across the board economy.
There is many things going on here, YES, Was, Vietnam War just a distraction as to Not be watching what was going on as to US in South America? Why We today having problems immigration. plus not doing a thing as to Drug trade. Whom is really the richest person?
All is pieces to a massive puzzle.
But, what needs to be focused on today. Me, it is about now to simplify for the voters. As numbers, Voters, are not going to do the homework.
Can You or do you know what your Rep. is or done of late?
I don't, only the major, and YEAH, if media covers it. Lot has NOT even been brought up as to what is important or info. In past, I can show it, WHY? add how cheap many will sale out. DC is the biggest cash cow in the world. I have an idea on this matter, as to how stop it, or lobbyist!
Control the narrative, change history. Tell a lie long enough it become Truth.
I see this as a two way front. Start the message as this is not about the D`s vs R`s. It about those that behind all this, The Grifters, conmen, have you seen Docs over Roy Cohn, and his play book. Thats what we`re up against.
Those, that has made, Capitalism - profit is king - is more important than Democracy and or Our Constitution.
YES, I am for and very strongly support Capitalism, BUT it only works "IF" you have competition. Dropping our Monopolies Laws was to me a major mistake, along with regulations, note: yes, too many is a problem, BUT None is worse.
We passed a few VERY Good laws in the 1930`s when going through the great Depression. As to protect us from Those that only wish to own the Whole board as to economy and trade.
as many here, Well answer is to make GOP pay, up and down the board or Ballot! History, isn't that what happen after 1929? but then We had a lot better media. Cartoons pic`s was a major help on that. Pic can say so much more, then words. add the massive related to better. even to those that didn't read. can and was able to relate. then, Banks or bankers, was the enemy. will history repeat?
You sir are correct. I was referencing when I recognized we actually had people who would champion a guy like P01135809. To me 1980 was the beginning when they stopped even pretending to work together. Conservatives throughout history have been regressive and seriously lack empathy. The best economic system is well regulated capitalism, the worst is unregulated capitalism. You are correct showing what and who tries to make the citizens lives better is crucial. Pictures could be the answer. Progressives have had messaging problems for decades. I have told myself that those who are more truthful have difficulty making headlines. Most important point the GOP needs to be voted out dramatically in at least the next 2 elections. Thanks
Steve , Much AGREEMENT, on the OVERALL CASH COW, ,,, of ALL , the GRIFTERS, ( & the CON boy! {INFANT! } and The BAD capitalism, That IS, ,,,The NOW ! ) SUMMED uP ! , It IS ! , The WORLD !, Of The MAMMONITES !! ( & The LUST! , For POWER ! , WINGNUTS !!) VOTE EM! ,,,,,,, ALL OUT !
I'm the same age as you, Steve. I have only lived very briefly in the States (I lived a "third culture kid" childhood as an expat).
After leaving the USA in 1969, I returned to study there (in NC) in the late 1980s, and I was already witnessing attempts to limit women's rights (I participated in pro choice marches) & the jailing of a Cincinnati museum director for the Mapplethorpe photography exhibit...
It was a bit of a "reverse culture shock" that only further cemented my plans to spend my life in Europe.
Steve !, SO AGREED !, The EVIL !, will one DAY ! BE SUPPRESSED ! ( THE 1000 YEAR *RULE!* ! ) With FAITH!, and PRAYER ! , OUR STATES! WILL !, be RESTORED !, ,,,,,,,,As ,,,,UNITED !! ( from a "71" VN , Veteran ! ) . ALL GLORY !! unto GOD!
Mark,,, We do need faith as to believing in higher power Mark. I agree. Me, I keep an open eye- mind out tho. Seen, to many and being from Texas, Too many bad actors, from leadership and followers.
But, IF we was to ever get to where ,, say 95% of world, FOUND that there WASNT a higher power- God. I ask, How many Adoff Hitlers would we have.
THERE is Damn Sure Evil, in my book already too large in this world, some of them even carry the good Book in one hand. So nice to have hope. Remember NOT fall for or to follow the False Prophet. OR Please, to keep a eye out for
I have PTSD from when Trump came down that elevator in 2015 to date. Looking at his pictures, hearing about him - "As The Stomach Turns" name of the daily soap opera.
Sorry with very little effort we, particularly the press should have discovered and reported his criminal activity as far back as the mid 1970s.. That is when he first began laundering money for the Russians. Rudy who was the US Attorney in Manhattan in 80s declined to prosecute or even impanel a grand jury . Your google machine will answer these questions if you ask it.
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Thank you Dan and Elliot. On March 4, 1933 Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated to his first of 4 terms in office. I happened to have been born on this date. So for me, Judge Chutkin has given me a great birthday present - the best ever!
So great to see two more vital, intelligent beings. Happy birthday to us three. I was born on January 13, 1933, and like the two of you, experienced so much wonderful and terrible history. And I too, am grateful to people like Dan Rather who keeps us informed and encouraged.
Mr. Rather: NO one could have stated it better. Just the fact that the courts are denying most if not all of tRump's requests is VERY encouraging. May TRUTH AND HONOR prevail.
Donny’s lawyer was horribly offensive in court yesterday. Judge Chutkan had to tell him twice to tune down the volume. He refused to consider any date before 2026 and in fact told Judge Chutkan that Donny would get less legal advice as a result. It didn’t go over well.
Vivek Rama…talk about a dangerous guy. He said that Pence broke the law by certifying the votes. He went to Yale Law School. I know for absolute fact that Yale has graduated some brilliant minds in the far past…my dad and while Prock went to Medical school at Yale…he was a brilliant neurosurgeon. Wish Yale could rescind that law degree. Vivek also said that there’s no such thing as white nationalism. We fought a world war over this. 6 million Jews died and millions more between being gassed, starved and or worked to death.
We’ve never had to ask folks to take some kind of test that shows their education and that they are truly qualified to be president. I’m not even sure how you’d test for something like this. But darn, if someone could come up with a test, I’d surely vote for it.
In Trump's case - would have liked to see a basic IQ test - he falls below the norm. Also a test of psychological status - he is a sociopath: lying every day, no empathy, did not care that he lies re Covid-19 cost many lives - he is actually a mass murderer, a psychopath.
to know the Constitution, be one idea. V Rama, did as say, he believe testing for voters first. Like that idea, Like name our 3-branch system of check and balance
Well… If DJT keeps opening his big mouth and letting nasty accusatory and threatening words fall out, the Judge could very well hold him in contempt of court for disobeying her warnings about his rhetoric and oh PLEASE then she could finally #lockhimupalready! Or she could schedule the court proceedings even even earlier than March 4. All I truly care about is that he finally will be judged by a jury of everyday citizens of this country for his many crimes.
Thank you for this realistic but also gracious analysis of where we are right now in this time of turmoil and uncertainty. I hope that we don't lose sight of the importance of state and local politics in the meantime, because that could hurt our democratic republic if those who insist that DJT is innocent of any wrongdoing are elected this November!
Mr. Rather and Mr. Kirschner, out of the few newsletters that I have subscribed to , yours is the best. You have an unique gift of writing your thoughts to gravitate our interests. Thank you.
I appreciate you telling us about the importance of March 4th and the history behind it. I hope this trial will be televised. The people from this country have every right to hear the injustice that this man did to our democracy.
The trial should indeed be televised. TV carried Trump up for many people; it should serve to now carry him down. Television put an effective end to senator Joseph McCarthy. It should do the same for Donald John Trump.
Patricia, if you haven't heard of Dr. Heather Richardson, look her up. She's a magnificent historian who I have been following for years; she has been writing daily letters about what's going on since Trump. I follow her on FB and you will like her if you like Mr. Rather and Mr. Kirschner.
TELL IT !! Angela ! , DR HEATHER COX RICHARDSON ( With, The LOVE ! ,of Her Husband, ,,, Buddy ! ) ARE the BOMB ! , in Getting " REAL Time ! / REAL Answers ! " On this * SWERLLY WORLD !! , * Around US ! ( GLORY !)
"Fate will unwind as it will." The accountability process is in motion. Thanks to all those in law enforcement, the legal system, and the judiciary that are making it happen.
This will only be impactful if people will focus on the meaning and full implications of what the charges are, what the former president did in violation of his oath of office, and how it is presented. If, however, they only get preselected sound bites via MAGA media outlets, it may only serve to increase the cult adulation he has received from his followers up to now. Nobody plays the martyr better than Trump, and he will have lots of attention seeking media folks to help him. Look at the way in which he used his mug shot to garner financial support. At last report it was upwards of $7million and growing. Those who value our democracy owe it to our country to speak out. Let the people know the truth. Silence is complicity. It will only exacerbate the problem. Look at what is happening with the presidential wannabees. Taken at their words, their plans are frightening, and would only limit our freedom in every way. Yet no one says anything. Andrea Mitchell interviewed Vivek Ramaswamy today and he barely let her get in a question nor would he reply to her follow-up requests for detailed explanations. But she said nothing afterward. His proposals were frightening. But just as the upcoming trials, nothing will result unless people have enough courage to shed light on it. We can overcome these problems, just as we overcame major obstacles in the past. We have to stand up and put forth the effort. All of the courageous patriotic Americans can't have perished....................more attention is being paid to Idalia's progress towards Florida than to the fact that a former president is facing a series of trials in courts in various venues. A novelist couldn't invent this!!
Mickey,, A novelist couldn't invent this!! You wrote it better then me. BUT, yes more to point on our divide, with news divided. yeah, how is this going to play out?
With respect, I feel she doesn't press hard enough for an answer. She doesn't push back. Maybe time for her to find a position that's more suited to her.
If I had my druthers, I'd love to see Fulton County before this trial. I know that's not super duper likely, though, but it really seems like an absolute slam dunk of a case.
So to get the enbables? Andrew. Thats my end the enables, As trump said, Just say it. As he try to wheel DOJ, before leaving office. Then let GOP Congress and me handel it from there !
While we let multiple courts take care of Trump we must take care of defeating his Republican Co-conspirators in the voting booths!
Agreed Bennett. From local offices to the presidency and everyone in between. IMO every. republican is a co-conspirator.
Agreed
There's another T-shirt on that site that reads "Byedon".
I don't usually read about serial killers, but incidentally I saw a photo on an Onion slideshow of the BTK Killer (had to look him up). Placed next to Trump's mug shot, it makes a perfect match:
<https://www.theonion.com/convicted-felons-give-trump-advice-for-going-to-prison-1850781656>
We need a dual photo mug for that. Or in a different vein, another mug w/ an arrow saying "I'm with Stupid" to place strategically next to your scowling Trump mugshot mug on the shelf.
S A Linden !! THANK YOU !, All Comments Are GOOD INFO !, & a RIOT !!
And let the arrow be through the head of a cartoon rendering of your MAGA of choice.
That one made me laugh out loud. I have to hunt for it.
Mim, like that multi-level t-shirt...thanks for sharing!
It's always been interesting to note the comments made by those who claim "he'll (Trump) always find a way out - he's proven to be above the law." Much the same was said of another 'Teflon' personality - John Gotti - who was finally bought to justice when an underling (Sammy the Bull) saved his own skin. Karma has teeth, and it's finally about to sink those fangs into several deserving rumps !
As 45 LOVES to quote in his speeches (which are all essentially PROJECTION and CONFESSION):
"You KNEW I was a snake when you brought me in."
A poisonous one at that!
This and so very many additional admissions and even explanations for his "out loud" maliciousness. In his 7/3/2021 speech in Sarasota, he was talking about alleged disinformation directed at him and other Republicans when he just blurted out “If you say it enough and keep saying it, they’ll start to believe you.” As I'm sure Dan has mentioned many times, this fool keeps telling on himself....he tells you his secrets.
Prior to his entering the political arena, his books had quotes glorifying the virtues of making up a reality and then repeating it until people start to believe it.
“I play to people’s fantasies,” he wrote in “The Art of the Deal.” “People want to believe that something is the biggest and the greatest and the most spectacular. I call it truthful hyperbole.” And then there's “If you admit defeat, then you will be defeated,” Trump wrote in “Think Big.”
Very pathetically, it works.
Has he actually SAID those words?! I can't imagine it, mainly because he has never, ever told the the truth in 8 years.
To paraphrase a cliché, even a broken clock tells the truth twice a day.
I can't imagine the orange sadist saying a true word twice a day. Not even twice a year!
More like all his life.
I started to write that, but I can only verify what I've witnessed in the past 8 LOOOOOONNNNGGGG years + 2 months.
Read my reply in comments. Thanks,Mudd
he always "tells" what he has done or is doing by claiming someone else is doing it. But his projection is a wink wink to his plans. He would be an easy mark for poker players and certainly was easy enough to be wooed by Putin.
True narcissism. He's only capable of seeing others as a reflection of himself, and lacks the ability to see others as they really are.
More like he has never, ever told the truth in his entire life.
And his eyes are that of a snake
"Karma has teeth" what a surprisingly comforting idea.
Debt celling, have you read GOP demands as to that. They are going to use it, or trying.
To drop charges, IF you want the House side, to pass a bill on the Debt.
I wouldn’t put anything past the sycophants or psychopaths!
What assholes!
VICKI It DEFINITELY ! , is a LAUGH ! ,,,, BUT !, These A - HOLES ! , ARE Serious !! We Have to CONTEND ! With THESE CLOWNS !! . VOTE EM ,,,,,,,,,OUT !!
Amen to this too!
Hopefully
Could only hope karma gets finally way over due bid
Hope you’re right
THATS, ! ,,,,,,a FAT ! AMEN !!
Love that visual!
I can only hope the jurors are impartial and not secretly predisposed to let a former president act above the law and not be held accountable.
Bob, I worked and lived in DC for 17 months. My job was with the District of Columbia Health and Human Services so I was working alongside DC Residents. I found them to be an intelligent, dedicated group of people, loyal to their Country. Loyal despite the fact that they are the only American citizens living in the actual Country who are taxed without representation. They have not been granted Statehood - although they outnumber two of the States - for two reasons, 53.8% of the permanent population is non-white and 76% of the permanent population are registered Democrat. They have a large functioning LGBTQ+ community. Trust me, they will have no difficulty providing a large pool of capable, intelligent, educated jurors.
Fay Reid, that was uplifting and I thank you.
i agree with Raffey many thanks!
Jo Anne
Canada
FAY and raffy ! GLORY ! & AMEN !! , ( Our LORD/GOD ! *SEES ALL ! * )
Fay Reid, may you please be correct and thank you for the shot of optimism.
We certainly can hope.
Most jurors take their oaths very seriously. Study after study has shown that ordinary Americans of all political perspectives---right, left, center, and completely indifferent--- tend to become their own best civic selves in the jury box. Sure, it is always possible that there will be a "nullifier" on the jury, but that's one of the random, rare civic risks of a free society. Both the judge and the prosecution will make every effort to insure a fair jury.
I'm not 100% about that. Time and again we see people looking to get their 15 minutes of fame.
we have to trust that the prosecutors know more than we do about jury selection.
The prosecution does not select the jury in a federal court. You can absolutely believe that this judge will be weeding out people who show a strong political bent for either party. Of course, she could be fooled by a convincing MAGA hopeful jurist, but I don't think many of them are even as smart as their leader.
only thats one for a hung jury, Right?,, lets see, real life, made for drama and then some, for vs TV-movie
There will be many movies about this presidency and subsequent conviction.
I’m just praying that he gets a fair trial & spends the rest of his life in jail 🙏🏻
Monica, fair, or UNfair , T rump, WILL !, on That DAY ! , will be BeFore The . ABSOLUTE DESCERNER! ( and Judge ! ) of The UNIVERSE ! . The VERDICT ! , Will, ,,,,Be FAIR ! ( ACCORDING ! , ,,,,,,,To GOD ! )
When the DC trial starts, the judge will do the voir dire. Those idiots asking for their Georgia trials to be moved to a federal court will also find that the judge does the void dire. In many states (including Georgia) the lawyers do it. So their best chance to have any sympathetic jurors would have been in state court.
Love this! Thank you. Bring on March 4. I recently binge-watched several seasons of Station 19. While it may not be for everyone, it took place through the trump administration and Covid, and relived for me the atrocities trump inspired through hatred and division. George Floyd, the paramilitary police, ICE acting like Gestapo, attacks on everyone who weren’t as hating and decisive as trump and his stormtroopers. It was a nightmare for many of us. I won’t feel better till this man is behind bars.
AMEN!
Well as to T shirts, and to another post here, read one awhile back on facebook. Saying, "The reason I like Trump, he hates the same people I do".
Note To all, Trump didnt make our Political divide, he just used it.
We are divided, that must end, if we are going to be able to keep up with a ever changing World.
My name is NoBody, (1vs160)
All I know is I’m 73 and never before trump have I witnessed such evil take over our country. If he wins again we’re toast.
Well to me evil started before Trump. i note to mid 1990`s mostly. but, We do have a divide and trump didnt start that he just used it.
We got to get back to day of news and when in covering policies or so-on. there is both sides. Not just one sound bites as now. Anyway, glad to hear from you, Sandy and I am not far behind you in age. at 63
Sorry Steve it was closer to 1980 that this trend started. Trump blew it up and went way past any acceptable behavior for an elected official. However, the elected members 0f congress are what allowed it turn into a criminal enterprise. The republicans have sunk to an all time low allowing the fat guy to run roughshod over our democracy. They must be stopped now or our country is gone.
Hi Mike, Not disagreeing with you on when this started. Fact, one can look to WW2 or just there after. You know of President Ike`s speech, on or when or on he was leaving office. 1960 -61? As to "watch"players behind the scenes, I`ll call it. Plus add Kennedy, follow up?
Short, war and or other means can be profitable. Vs growing a good across the board economy.
There is many things going on here, YES, Was, Vietnam War just a distraction as to Not be watching what was going on as to US in South America? Why We today having problems immigration. plus not doing a thing as to Drug trade. Whom is really the richest person?
All is pieces to a massive puzzle.
But, what needs to be focused on today. Me, it is about now to simplify for the voters. As numbers, Voters, are not going to do the homework.
Can You or do you know what your Rep. is or done of late?
I don't, only the major, and YEAH, if media covers it. Lot has NOT even been brought up as to what is important or info. In past, I can show it, WHY? add how cheap many will sale out. DC is the biggest cash cow in the world. I have an idea on this matter, as to how stop it, or lobbyist!
Control the narrative, change history. Tell a lie long enough it become Truth.
I see this as a two way front. Start the message as this is not about the D`s vs R`s. It about those that behind all this, The Grifters, conmen, have you seen Docs over Roy Cohn, and his play book. Thats what we`re up against.
Those, that has made, Capitalism - profit is king - is more important than Democracy and or Our Constitution.
YES, I am for and very strongly support Capitalism, BUT it only works "IF" you have competition. Dropping our Monopolies Laws was to me a major mistake, along with regulations, note: yes, too many is a problem, BUT None is worse.
We passed a few VERY Good laws in the 1930`s when going through the great Depression. As to protect us from Those that only wish to own the Whole board as to economy and trade.
as many here, Well answer is to make GOP pay, up and down the board or Ballot! History, isn't that what happen after 1929? but then We had a lot better media. Cartoons pic`s was a major help on that. Pic can say so much more, then words. add the massive related to better. even to those that didn't read. can and was able to relate. then, Banks or bankers, was the enemy. will history repeat?
You sir are correct. I was referencing when I recognized we actually had people who would champion a guy like P01135809. To me 1980 was the beginning when they stopped even pretending to work together. Conservatives throughout history have been regressive and seriously lack empathy. The best economic system is well regulated capitalism, the worst is unregulated capitalism. You are correct showing what and who tries to make the citizens lives better is crucial. Pictures could be the answer. Progressives have had messaging problems for decades. I have told myself that those who are more truthful have difficulty making headlines. Most important point the GOP needs to be voted out dramatically in at least the next 2 elections. Thanks
Steve , Much AGREEMENT, on the OVERALL CASH COW, ,,, of ALL , the GRIFTERS, ( & the CON boy! {INFANT! } and The BAD capitalism, That IS, ,,,The NOW ! ) SUMMED uP ! , It IS ! , The WORLD !, Of The MAMMONITES !! ( & The LUST! , For POWER ! , WINGNUTS !!) VOTE EM! ,,,,,,, ALL OUT !
I'm the same age as you, Steve. I have only lived very briefly in the States (I lived a "third culture kid" childhood as an expat).
After leaving the USA in 1969, I returned to study there (in NC) in the late 1980s, and I was already witnessing attempts to limit women's rights (I participated in pro choice marches) & the jailing of a Cincinnati museum director for the Mapplethorpe photography exhibit...
It was a bit of a "reverse culture shock" that only further cemented my plans to spend my life in Europe.
STEVE, and SANDY !, I HOLD, the 3/4 CENTURY mark !! ( WE all !, . have been Given, a Shot !, of GODS WISDOM !!
Steve !, SO AGREED !, The EVIL !, will one DAY ! BE SUPPRESSED ! ( THE 1000 YEAR *RULE!* ! ) With FAITH!, and PRAYER ! , OUR STATES! WILL !, be RESTORED !, ,,,,,,,,As ,,,,UNITED !! ( from a "71" VN , Veteran ! ) . ALL GLORY !! unto GOD!
Protect Democracy. org, send me an email this morning, as to I do follow.
BUT, they posted they will be rolling out something this fall. As too Faith- religion and politics. What ???? link here
https://mailchi.mp/protectdemocracy/new-report-more-than-red-and-blue-political-parties-and-american-democracy-319580?e=b7a69b30c4
Mark,,, We do need faith as to believing in higher power Mark. I agree. Me, I keep an open eye- mind out tho. Seen, to many and being from Texas, Too many bad actors, from leadership and followers.
But, IF we was to ever get to where ,, say 95% of world, FOUND that there WASNT a higher power- God. I ask, How many Adoff Hitlers would we have.
THERE is Damn Sure Evil, in my book already too large in this world, some of them even carry the good Book in one hand. So nice to have hope. Remember NOT fall for or to follow the False Prophet. OR Please, to keep a eye out for
Sandy , is Station 19 on Netflix?
Helen I’m getting the entire series through Hulu. It really helped me see that it wasn’t just me who has PTSD from that horrible four years
I have PTSD from when Trump came down that elevator in 2015 to date. Looking at his pictures, hearing about him - "As The Stomach Turns" name of the daily soap opera.
Yep! He opened up the gates of hell
Sorry with very little effort we, particularly the press should have discovered and reported his criminal activity as far back as the mid 1970s.. That is when he first began laundering money for the Russians. Rudy who was the US Attorney in Manhattan in 80s declined to prosecute or even impanel a grand jury . Your google machine will answer these questions if you ask it.
Thank you Sandy. It’s not just you. I am fully with you.
Thank you Dan and Elliot. On March 4, 1933 Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated to his first of 4 terms in office. I happened to have been born on this date. So for me, Judge Chutkin has given me a great birthday present - the best ever!
Happy birthday to both of us. I agree.
Maryanne Good, we have at least two things in common our birthdays, and this great gift. We can toast each other the day he's convicted (:-)
So great to see two more vital, intelligent beings. Happy birthday to us three. I was born on January 13, 1933, and like the two of you, experienced so much wonderful and terrible history. And I too, am grateful to people like Dan Rather who keeps us informed and encouraged.
Fantastic, The three of us can toast the conviction!
If I wasn't on my computer I would have hands clapping over and over. Good for you Fay
Thank you, Dick
Mr. Rather: NO one could have stated it better. Just the fact that the courts are denying most if not all of tRump's requests is VERY encouraging. May TRUTH AND HONOR prevail.
Mr. Dan Rather is certainly top-notch.
Donny’s lawyer was horribly offensive in court yesterday. Judge Chutkan had to tell him twice to tune down the volume. He refused to consider any date before 2026 and in fact told Judge Chutkan that Donny would get less legal advice as a result. It didn’t go over well.
Vivek Rama…talk about a dangerous guy. He said that Pence broke the law by certifying the votes. He went to Yale Law School. I know for absolute fact that Yale has graduated some brilliant minds in the far past…my dad and while Prock went to Medical school at Yale…he was a brilliant neurosurgeon. Wish Yale could rescind that law degree. Vivek also said that there’s no such thing as white nationalism. We fought a world war over this. 6 million Jews died and millions more between being gassed, starved and or worked to death.
We’ve never had to ask folks to take some kind of test that shows their education and that they are truly qualified to be president. I’m not even sure how you’d test for something like this. But darn, if someone could come up with a test, I’d surely vote for it.
In Trump's case - would have liked to see a basic IQ test - he falls below the norm. Also a test of psychological status - he is a sociopath: lying every day, no empathy, did not care that he lies re Covid-19 cost many lives - he is actually a mass murderer, a psychopath.
I've always known that Ivy League meant little. And now that's all bearing out all over.
to know the Constitution, be one idea. V Rama, did as say, he believe testing for voters first. Like that idea, Like name our 3-branch system of check and balance
When did Vivek say that Pence broke the law?
Robert ! We BOTH KNOW ! " A House, ,,,,,, DIVIDED! , WiLL NOT ! , STAND !! "
Well… If DJT keeps opening his big mouth and letting nasty accusatory and threatening words fall out, the Judge could very well hold him in contempt of court for disobeying her warnings about his rhetoric and oh PLEASE then she could finally #lockhimupalready! Or she could schedule the court proceedings even even earlier than March 4. All I truly care about is that he finally will be judged by a jury of everyday citizens of this country for his many crimes.
Yes, Annette, I agree!
Thank you for this realistic but also gracious analysis of where we are right now in this time of turmoil and uncertainty. I hope that we don't lose sight of the importance of state and local politics in the meantime, because that could hurt our democratic republic if those who insist that DJT is innocent of any wrongdoing are elected this November!
Mr. Rather and Mr. Kirschner, out of the few newsletters that I have subscribed to , yours is the best. You have an unique gift of writing your thoughts to gravitate our interests. Thank you.
I appreciate you telling us about the importance of March 4th and the history behind it. I hope this trial will be televised. The people from this country have every right to hear the injustice that this man did to our democracy.
The trial should indeed be televised. TV carried Trump up for many people; it should serve to now carry him down. Television put an effective end to senator Joseph McCarthy. It should do the same for Donald John Trump.
Or as Randy Rainbow calls him Donald Jessica Trump.
Absolutely!!!!
Well said, Steve.
Patricia, if you haven't heard of Dr. Heather Richardson, look her up. She's a magnificent historian who I have been following for years; she has been writing daily letters about what's going on since Trump. I follow her on FB and you will like her if you like Mr. Rather and Mr. Kirschner.
Thank you. I am a subscriber to her news letters.
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Let us hope that the jury selection process, which an take months, is speedy. No jury, no trial.
No jury, in the history of juries, will be as scrutinized. Yes, let’s hope those 12 are chosen, seated and protected quickly.
"Fate will unwind as it will." The accountability process is in motion. Thanks to all those in law enforcement, the legal system, and the judiciary that are making it happen.
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This will only be impactful if people will focus on the meaning and full implications of what the charges are, what the former president did in violation of his oath of office, and how it is presented. If, however, they only get preselected sound bites via MAGA media outlets, it may only serve to increase the cult adulation he has received from his followers up to now. Nobody plays the martyr better than Trump, and he will have lots of attention seeking media folks to help him. Look at the way in which he used his mug shot to garner financial support. At last report it was upwards of $7million and growing. Those who value our democracy owe it to our country to speak out. Let the people know the truth. Silence is complicity. It will only exacerbate the problem. Look at what is happening with the presidential wannabees. Taken at their words, their plans are frightening, and would only limit our freedom in every way. Yet no one says anything. Andrea Mitchell interviewed Vivek Ramaswamy today and he barely let her get in a question nor would he reply to her follow-up requests for detailed explanations. But she said nothing afterward. His proposals were frightening. But just as the upcoming trials, nothing will result unless people have enough courage to shed light on it. We can overcome these problems, just as we overcame major obstacles in the past. We have to stand up and put forth the effort. All of the courageous patriotic Americans can't have perished....................more attention is being paid to Idalia's progress towards Florida than to the fact that a former president is facing a series of trials in courts in various venues. A novelist couldn't invent this!!
Mickey,, A novelist couldn't invent this!! You wrote it better then me. BUT, yes more to point on our divide, with news divided. yeah, how is this going to play out?
With respect, I feel she doesn't press hard enough for an answer. She doesn't push back. Maybe time for her to find a position that's more suited to her.
If I had my druthers, I'd love to see Fulton County before this trial. I know that's not super duper likely, though, but it really seems like an absolute slam dunk of a case.
So to get the enbables? Andrew. Thats my end the enables, As trump said, Just say it. As he try to wheel DOJ, before leaving office. Then let GOP Congress and me handel it from there !
March 4 was selected as Inauguration Day because it was the anniversary of the Constitution replacing the Articles of Confederation.
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