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***Official Political Discussion Thread***
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- Jan 27, 2013
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Trump’s “coup” isn’t a coup. It’s a temper tantrum without a vehicle. There is no theory, let alone facts, that would justify overturning an election in which, when the vote counting is done, one side will probably have won more than 300 electoral votes with a margin of 5 million or more popular votes. To pretend that the threat is real is to give Trumpers the attention they don’t deserve and to prevent well-meaning, ordinarily apolitical people from moving on.
It is important to make clear that lawsuits from the Trump campaign present no facts to warrant court action. That’s why around 10 suits have already been dismissed; some of those cases are rehashes of previously dismissed cases. (No wonder major law firms are getting queasy about filing frivolous claims.) Yes, it is troubling that Attorney General William P. Barr feels compelled to mollify his boss by releasing a memo that says the Justice Department may investigate claims before voting is certified, but it also makes plain that he is not encouraging the sort of nonsense suits we now see.
“While it is imperative that credible allegations be addressed in a timely and effective manner, it is equally imperative that Department personnel exercise appropriate caution and maintain the Department’s absolute commitment to fairness, neutrality and non-partisanship,” Barr wrote. “While serious allegations should be handled with great care, specious, speculative, fanciful or far-fetched claims should not be a basis for initiating federal inquiries.” That’s his way, I firmly believe, of doing nothing.
I do not mean to excuse the conduct of right-wing media stoking the lie that Trump won. Nor do I want to let Republicans off the hook for playing to the worst instincts of their base with deeply unpatriotic and anti-democratic sentiments. The best way to combat such behavior is to elect Democratic Senate candidates in Georgia so as to deprive Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) of the power to obstruct and cynically assault democracy. Similarly, while we should not minimize Barr’s grotesque politicization of the Justice Department, there will be time for the agency to conduct ethics reviews and housecleaning once the new administration moves in.
So allow me to make several suggestions: Unfollow Trump on social media. In fact, like the Biden campaign did, ignore social media for a time. Do not check in to hear the latest outrageous utterance from an unhinged radio talk show host or a right-wing TV personality. Acknowledge and applaud the few Republicans who have recognized reality. And enjoy the moment and the prospect of professionally run government, of a covid-19 panel stocked with the best and the brightest and of a president who will conduct himself with dignity and end noxious policies such as the attempted Muslim ban. There is an awful lot to be happy about in a democracy in which 150 million people performed the most optimistic public action possible — voting.
It is important to make clear that lawsuits from the Trump campaign present no facts to warrant court action. That’s why around 10 suits have already been dismissed; some of those cases are rehashes of previously dismissed cases. (No wonder major law firms are getting queasy about filing frivolous claims.) Yes, it is troubling that Attorney General William P. Barr feels compelled to mollify his boss by releasing a memo that says the Justice Department may investigate claims before voting is certified, but it also makes plain that he is not encouraging the sort of nonsense suits we now see.
“While it is imperative that credible allegations be addressed in a timely and effective manner, it is equally imperative that Department personnel exercise appropriate caution and maintain the Department’s absolute commitment to fairness, neutrality and non-partisanship,” Barr wrote. “While serious allegations should be handled with great care, specious, speculative, fanciful or far-fetched claims should not be a basis for initiating federal inquiries.” That’s his way, I firmly believe, of doing nothing.
I do not mean to excuse the conduct of right-wing media stoking the lie that Trump won. Nor do I want to let Republicans off the hook for playing to the worst instincts of their base with deeply unpatriotic and anti-democratic sentiments. The best way to combat such behavior is to elect Democratic Senate candidates in Georgia so as to deprive Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) of the power to obstruct and cynically assault democracy. Similarly, while we should not minimize Barr’s grotesque politicization of the Justice Department, there will be time for the agency to conduct ethics reviews and housecleaning once the new administration moves in.
So allow me to make several suggestions: Unfollow Trump on social media. In fact, like the Biden campaign did, ignore social media for a time. Do not check in to hear the latest outrageous utterance from an unhinged radio talk show host or a right-wing TV personality. Acknowledge and applaud the few Republicans who have recognized reality. And enjoy the moment and the prospect of professionally run government, of a covid-19 panel stocked with the best and the brightest and of a president who will conduct himself with dignity and end noxious policies such as the attempted Muslim ban. There is an awful lot to be happy about in a democracy in which 150 million people performed the most optimistic public action possible — voting.
- Feb 25, 2010
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"Parler is an unbiased social media focused on real user experiences and engagement. Free expression without violence and no censorship"
They won't last long over there either if the rules are actually enforced.
- Jan 27, 2013
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No Evidence of Systematic Fraud in U.S. Elections, International Observer Mission Reports
A team of international observers invited by the Trump administration has issued a preliminary report giving high marks to the conduct of last week’s elections--and it criticizes President Trump for making basele
www.wsj.com
" A team of international observers invited by the Trump administration has issued a preliminary report giving high marks to the conduct of last week’s elections--and it criticizes President Trump for making baseless allegations that the outcome resulted from systematic fraud. "
- Aug 31, 2012
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I truly hope he never backs down. I want to see what happens if the military is forced to intervene. Let’s test the limits if these people really believe in the constitution.
- Dec 13, 2018
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He wants that, then blaming the deep state. He wants a war on his behalf, in which he wont participate.
aepps20
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The biggest deplorable in America Daniel Cameron is spending more time defending Trump than holding Breonna Taylor's murderers accountable.
www.yahoo.com
Controversial Breonna Taylor attorney general joins Trump's election 'fraud' case
Republican attorney condemned over investigation into Breonna Taylor’s death, joins Trump lawsuit on false claims
- Mar 30, 2007
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Not going lie it would be f’n hilarious if republicans really blow up America over Donald f’n trump
5 military deferments
Dude who declared bankruptcy 6 times
failed at football, liquor AND gambling amongst other things
THAT is the dude people willing to risk it all for
but at least
dwalk31
jumped off the ship when he saw a giant hole was in the side
5 military deferments
Dude who declared bankruptcy 6 times
failed at football, liquor AND gambling amongst other things
THAT is the dude people willing to risk it all for
but at least
dwalk31
jumped off the ship when he saw a giant hole was in the side
- Feb 3, 2012
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It’s wild to me that so many are still backing him. Especially Pompeo who has White House aspirations himself and is backed by the Kochs. He must think his association with Trump has already poisoned him and he has to bet it all.
- Oct 10, 2013
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They’re playing with their futures too. They’ll all be on the legal chopping block if just 1 of those guys sings in court. They have to back him or join their buddies in litigation
The biggest deplorable in America Daniel Cameron is spending more time defending Trump than holding Breonna Taylor's murderers accountable.
Controversial Breonna Taylor attorney general joins Trump's election 'fraud' case
Republican attorney condemned over investigation into Breonna Taylor’s death, joins Trump lawsuit on false claims
I can respect someone who choses a side but Cot Dayum!
Aint that many biscuits in the world!!!
- Apr 30, 2010
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Barely remember, not that interesting but both revolved around employee mistreatment.
- Aug 24, 2017
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Wendy Williams Says Donald Trump "Has Every Right To Investigate" The Election If He Feels It Was Stolen From Him
Wendy Williams says she believes that Donnie has the right to investigate the election if he feels that there was...theshaderoom.com
- Mar 30, 2007
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“World is watching”
- Aug 31, 2012
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- Jul 27, 2012
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Everything 2pac said about Wendy Williams on that Why you turn on me song was facts and truth.
“I put Jenny Craig on your fat ***, you fat troll
Anybody ever seen fat ***?
Why you always wearin' Spandex you fat *****?
I know your ***** stinks, you fat ***
I'm puttin' Jenny Craig on you *****
I'm about to put a twenty-thousand dollar, hit
Through Jenny Craig to come find yo' ***
And put you in a fat farm, you fat *****!
Thug Life, Outlaw, Westside *****
It's Tupac so you know who said it”
“I put Jenny Craig on your fat ***, you fat troll
Anybody ever seen fat ***?
Why you always wearin' Spandex you fat *****?
I know your ***** stinks, you fat ***
I'm puttin' Jenny Craig on you *****
I'm about to put a twenty-thousand dollar, hit
Through Jenny Craig to come find yo' ***
And put you in a fat farm, you fat *****!
Thug Life, Outlaw, Westside *****
It's Tupac so you know who said it”
- Jan 16, 2011
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Let's not forget that Pompeo was the head of the CIA, and his job was to coordinate covert actions to destabilize countries considered ennemies. Trump can say whatever he wants and I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Not so much for Pompeo. He should be immediately called out for his comment and he should be required by the House intelligence committee (the Senate is a lost cause) to explain what he means.
MVP
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- Feb 28, 2008
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This is unforgivable. All this reaching out rhetoric should be deaded with how these idiots are acting.
- Aug 24, 2017
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it's always one sided with these GOP scrubs. He can say **** about Trump having a second term and if it's called out, foxnews and newsmax gonna say "it was clearly a joke. Libs can't take a joke." But let Trump have won fairly and someone from Biden's campaign said "we're looking toward Biden in office in January" the outrage from the MAGA crowd would be blinding.
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For all the “gerrymandering” they’re looking like they’re keeping ACA. For all the maneuvering, did this dude actually deliver anything to his base though.....
- Jul 10, 2015
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This county about to get a real stress test on how strong our democracy and belief in democracy actually is
- May 4, 2013
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Bone Spurs are a serious thing Fam.
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