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On no witnesses and the Republican impeachment acquittal of Donald Trump
The Senate GOP had a choice. Are they a legitimate political party or a criminal racket in service of a cult of personality? Ironically enough, had GOP Senators called the witnesses that have been illegally blocked by the White House and then concluded as Senator Lamar Alexander did - that Trump's conduct was bad but not impeachable - their decision would have been acceptable. … [Read more...] about On no witnesses and the Republican impeachment acquittal of Donald Trump
‘American Dirt,’ novel on migrants, ignites literary controversy
New York (AFP) - Hailed by luminaries such as Stephen King and Oprah Winfrey, "American Dirt" was touted as the next "great American novel," bought for a seven-figure advance, backed by aggressive mar... … [Read more...] about ‘American Dirt,’ novel on migrants, ignites literary controversy
The Trinity is Broken, Satan Presides
Republicans defeat Democratic bid to hear witnesses in Trump trial Politico — The Senate on Friday night narrowly rejected a motion to call new witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, paving the way for a final vote to acquit the president by next week. — In a 51-49 vote … The famed "three-part" government of checks and balances died today. Obstruction … [Read more...] about The Trinity is Broken, Satan Presides
The Best NFL Players Ever?
Who are the best NFL players of all time? USA TODAY Sports attempts to answer that question in its 01 October 2019 article Jerry Rice, Tom Brady and Lawrence Taylor top our list of the 100 greatest NFL players of all time. Here is how the article ranks NFL players. 1: Jerry Rice 2: Tom Brady 3: Lawrence Taylor 4: Jim Brown 5: Walter Payton 6: Joe Montana 7: … [Read more...] about The Best NFL Players Ever?
Trump’s Senate trial flops abroad
The US Senate trial to impeach President Donald Trump is a history-making event for Americans but most major foreign governments are showing little interest. Many governments would be pleased to see Trump go partly because of his bullying style in US foreign policy. But there seems to be little appetite for an ouster through impeachment rather than electoral defeat. The … [Read more...] about Trump’s Senate trial flops abroad
GOODBYE, DEMOCRACY. HELLO, KING DONALD THE FIRST.
Back in December of 2015, on the cusp of the 2016 presidential primaries, when candidate Trump was previewing his Putinesque behavior, I warned in a column that “we’re in danger of embracing a very American version of autocracy…Do we really want to flirt with autocracy?” A fatally thin margin of voters in pivotal states basically said “Yup.” And on Wednesday, sure enough, a … [Read more...] about GOODBYE, DEMOCRACY. HELLO, KING DONALD THE FIRST.
Limiting Senate inquiry ignores Founders’ intent for impeachment
Benjamin Franklin was a leading voice in the debates framing the Constitution. Howard Chandler Christy/Architect of the Capitol Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State University Senators will soon decide whether to dismiss the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump without hearing any witnesses. In making this decision, I believe they … [Read more...] about Limiting Senate inquiry ignores Founders’ intent for impeachment
Two-Bit Shysters In Thousand Dollar Suits
Listen: ALAN DERSHOWITZ FOR THE DEFENSE: L'ÉTAT, C'EST TRUMP Susan B. Glasser / New Yorker — Donald Trump's lawyer says that the President can do just about anything he wants. — An hour into the Senate trial of Donald John Trump on Wednesday, the emeritus Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz came to the floor to answer … Do you remember the Joe Biden/Sarah Palin … [Read more...] about Two-Bit Shysters In Thousand Dollar Suits
‘Apologia for Authoritarianism’: Trump Lawyer Argues President Can Do Whatever He Wants to Boost Reelection Chances
"They are saying that abuses of power in order to get reelected could be considered in the national interest and therefore not impeachable. If that doesn't worry you I just don't know what to say." by Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Lawmakers and legal analysts observing President Donald Trump's ongoing Senate trial voiced alarm at a brazen and sweeping line of defense … [Read more...] about ‘Apologia for Authoritarianism’: Trump Lawyer Argues President Can Do Whatever He Wants to Boost Reelection Chances
Former UTA Student Is Filing a $1 Million Lawsuit Over Hazing Charges
Photo Credit: Pixabay Hazing presents a challenging problem across America's college campuses. While movies and TV programs typically depict Greek life as glamorous and filled with parties, the reality is quite different. Thousands of students suffer severe injury, while others wrack up legal charges that threaten to derail their life trajectory. Some, unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Former UTA Student Is Filing a $1 Million Lawsuit Over Hazing Charges
A CREDIBLE FOX (Cartoon, Column and Video)
The new argument on Fox News is that Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton can’t be trusted because he’s trying to sell a book. A leak emerged from the White House that in a draft of Bolton’s upcoming book, Donald Trump told him firsthand that he was withholding military aid from Ukraine until they announced an investigation into the Bidens. The leak … [Read more...] about A CREDIBLE FOX (Cartoon, Column and Video)
75% Of Americans Want Witnesses In Senate Impeachment Trial
Three out of four registered voters support calling witnesses during the Senate impeachment trial, according to a national poll conducted by Quinnipiac University last week.Nearly all (95%) Democrats ... … [Read more...] about 75% Of Americans Want Witnesses In Senate Impeachment Trial
THE LATHE OF HEAVEN
Reality has been ruptured. The Republican Senate is a superorganism – a massive amoral jellyfish that floats in a sea of incoherence. It seeks to redefine reality with the toss of such baffling red herrings that their arguments no longer resemble thought at all. They use rhetorical card tricks - from Allan Dershowitz, with his steepled fingers and stentorian manner, arguing … [Read more...] about THE LATHE OF HEAVEN
Two Crooks Bonding
The heads of two major crime families met in Washington last week to aid each other in coming elections. The two Capo di tutti capi (boss of all bosses) were Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, the head of the Likhud crime family, who had come to meet with Donald Trump, the American head of the Republican crime family to see how they could help each other. Netanyahu had been … [Read more...] about Two Crooks Bonding
The Senate’s Make-Believe Trial of Donald Trump
In my 40 years as a lawyer, I’ve never seen a trial flout the basic requirements for fairness so brazenly. by Mitchell Zimmerman President Trump is on trial. As in a real trial, charges have been asserted: the House alleges high crimes and misdemeanors. A judge presides: Chief Justice John Roberts sits in his fine black robe at the head of the chamber. There are … [Read more...] about The Senate’s Make-Believe Trial of Donald Trump
GOP Defense (Cartoon)
BREAKING: White House formally threatens Bolton over publishing his book
The White House is now formally trying to get John Bolton to halt publication of his book, or else. CNN reports: The White House has issued a formal threat to former national security adviser John Bolton to keep him from publishing his book, "The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir," sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The White House had no comment. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: White House formally threatens Bolton over publishing his book
Republicans and Impeachment (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Of related interest: --Lindsey Graham abruptly cancels planned press conference in wake of John Bolton bombshell --Meadows: Republicans who break with Trump could face political repercussions Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT … [Read more...] about Republicans and Impeachment (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Don’t be fooled – most independents are partisans too
The identity that people choose most often is actually ‘independent’ – not Democratic or Republican. Victor Moussa/Shutterstock.com Christopher Devine, University of Dayton Will Donald Trump win reelection in 2020? To find out, you’d think you could just look up whether more Americans are registered as Republicans than Democrats. But the truth is, … [Read more...] about Don’t be fooled – most independents are partisans too