GOP Crimes – Page 21 – Politics Plus

Video Thread 11/3/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:59 am Open Thread, Politics

Nov 032022

Glenn Kirschner – Trump’s taxes; fed charges for Paul Pelosi attacker; Officer Dunn testifies at Oath Keepers trial

The Lincoln Project – Hell No

Forbes Business News – ‘I Don’t Have A Clue What It Means’: Clarence Thomas Asks Lawyer To Define ‘Diversity’

Thom Hartmann – Obama’s Fiery Speech Against Oligarchy Proves Danger Of GOP (You may have heard it – but it’s worth a re-run)

MSNBC – GOP Rejection Of Democracy Leaves Force And Violence As Remaining Governing Option

Beau – Let’s talk about the Pelosi reaction….

Open Thread November 3, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 7:04 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 032022

Yesterday, A new story came out about a new political assault. The victim was a candidate for the Pennsylvania State House, which is about as far down the ballot as one can get, unless the municipality elects its dog catcher. But this attack also included an elderly man (69) and blows to the head causing unconsciousness. This is getting ridiculous. Crooks and Liars picked the story up from the local paper; there’s been no national coverage that I know of. Which makes me wonder how many other candidates for downballot offices are getting assaulted and we never hear about it.

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Civil Discourse – A Tale of Two Arizona Voter Intimidation Cases
Quote – The lawyers at Protect Democracy, which represents the League of Women Voters, were busy assembling the evidence. It appears that it was the evidence they were able to put in front of the court in the second case that persuaded Judge Liburdi to reach a different outcome. The League requested an injunction to stop the voter intimidation and attached affidavits that set forth such serious claims that the Judge ordered a hearing, which took place [Novrmbrt 1]. I’m told that the testimony was very powerful…. The best part of the order requires the group to post, both on their website and on their Truth Social page, accurate information about Arizona drop box voting laws and a copy of the court’s orders. I’m imagining a lot of heads exploding when they’re told…the truth.
Click through for full article. Legal representation and the way evidence is presented matters as much as the evidence itself, and maybe more.

Crooks and Liars – Judge To True The Vote Founder: Comply Or Go To Jail
Thursday’s hearing, which took place on the 11th floor of the federal court building in downtown Houston, was the first time either Engelbrecht or Phillips have appeared in court in the matter. Engelbrecht and Phillips testified only after the judge demanded they do so — Hoyt needed their testimony so he could rule on whether the pair should be held in contempt of court for refusing, for weeks, to hand over information he’d ordered they produce to the plaintiffs.
Click through for details. The Arizona intimidators are comparable to Jan 6 participants. These two are more at the Roger Stone-Mike Lindell level.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 11/2/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:54 am Blog News, Personal

Nov 022022

Glenn Kirschner – Trump’s taxes; fed charges for Paul Pelosi attacker; Officer Dunn testifies at Oath Keepers trial

The Lincoln Project – Pelosi Attack

Meidas Touch – Sarah Palin makes HUMILIATING ADMISSION about Campaign as it SWIRLS THE DRAIN

MSNBC – Litany Of Trump Legal Entanglements Grows Ever Longer As Trump Org Criminal Trial Begins

Liberal Redneck – Voting Republican to Save the Economy

Beau – Let’s talk about a poll on climate inaction…. [It’s not every day you hear Beau distinguish so sharply between the parties]

Video Thread 10/31/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:52 am Open Thread, Politics

Oct 312022

Glenn Kirschner – How federal law enforcement should respond to the attack on Speaker Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi

Farron Balanced – January 6th Committee Gives Georgia Prosecutors Evidence That Could Sink Trump

MSNBC – Pelosi Home Invasion Comes After Years Of Trump Targeting The Speaker

Really American – Chip Franklin EXPOSES Republicans abundance of hate and absence of solutions

Rocky Mountain Mike (for Hallowe’en) – Ivana’s Casket (with CC) and if you miss the original – https://youtu.be/yuy2fA6alfE

Beau – Let’s talk about the exit strategy for Ukraine….

Video Thread 10/29/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:46 am Open Thread, Politics

Oct 292022

Glenn Kirschner – New evidence of Justice Alito’s lies demonstrate need for DOJ investigation & impeachment inquiry

The Lincoln Project – House Of Horrors

Thom Hartmann – Has Authoritarianism Already Taken Over?

Farron Balanced – Trump’s Chef In Hot Water For Possibly Lying To Investigators About Stolen Docs

Amy Schumer on Twitter – I gather not new, but certainly timely)

What Mehmet Oz means when he says abortion should be between “a woman, her doctor, and local political leaders.” #PASenateDebate

Thx @amyschumer pic.twitter.com/qMBSCbOMIY

— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) October 26, 2022

Beau – Let’s talk about the smartest Republican in the room….

Open Thread October 29, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 7:16 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 292022

Yesterday, Paul Pelosi, Nancy’s husband, was assaulted and injured in their San Francisco home. And Joyce Vance was right on it, with an article about the crime of assaulting a Federal official’s family member – before they even had time to question the attacker and report details. By now, of course you’ve likely seen some details. Some of hese Substck subscriptions, even non-paid ones, can certainly make a reader of them look knowledgeable (even when the author is clearly pissed.)

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Letters From An American – October 26, 2022
Quote – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) warned banks that surprise overdraft fees and depositor fees for customers who deposit a check that bounces are “likely unfair and unlawful under existing law.” The CFPB is also looking into credit card fees. The Federal Trade Commission has started a rule-making process that addresses surprise fees for event ticketing, hotels, funeral homes, and so on; earlier this year, it brought actions against junk fees in the auto industry that are awaiting finalization.
Click through for column. Its primary focus is the economy, but there are a couple of other topics (the last is amusing.)

ProPublica – That Cardboard Box in Your Home Is Fueling Election Denial
Quote – Dick and Liz Uihlein of Illinois are the largest contributors to Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, who attended the Jan. 6 rally and was linked to a prominent antisemite, and have given to Jim Marchant, the Nevada Secretary of State nominee who says he opposed the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020. They are major funders to groups spreading election falsehoods, including Restoration of America, which, according to an internal document obtained by ProPublica, aims to “get on God’s side of the issues and stay there” and “punish leftists.”
Click through for article. I had never heard of ULine until a couple of years ago, when they were one of a very few companies which had an unusual item (disposable pipettes.) Not too long after that I heard about the family being RWNJ, and flagged the name in my records.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 10/28/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:13 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 282022

Glenn Kirschner skipped a day (I hope he’s all right.) Harry Litman will stand in.

The Lincoln Project – Last Week in the Republican Party – October 25, 2022

MSNBC – Rep. Himes: The U.S. Has To Decide We Won’t Allow The GOP To Mess With Election

Ring of Fire – Journalist Claims Trump Conned His Son Barron With COVID Misinformation

Cole and Marmalade – MEET MAZ AND CALYPSO! (Cole left for the Rainbow Bridge last year)

Beau – Let’s talk about whistles, DOD policy, and what’s next….

Video Thread 10/27/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:08 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 272022

Glenn Kirschner – Clarence & Ginni, Donald & Lindsey, and the stench of conflict and corruption at the Supreme Court

The Lincoln Project – Answer The Question, Ron

MSNBC – How Democrats Can Combat A Morally Bankrupt GOP

Robert Reich – The Huge Problem With Voting (It’s Not What You Think)

If Virtual Reality Was Honest

Beau – Let’s talk about what’s happening in Gulfport, Mississippi…. (I have no idea why… but I can’t help thinking how close we are to the election … and wondering whether that is a factor.)

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