#corruption within the federal court system

[heart2heartroses2u]

On point about Cannon

It’s a disgrace to have corruption within our Supreme and Federal Court. If Cannon is incompetent to do her job in servicing the peoples court, not Trump’s court, she should have recused herself sense she can’t separate her duty to the people from Trump. We know why she did not. She’s doing Trump’s bidding

#corruption within our court #justice #democracy #truth #no one is above the law #freedom #youtube #republicanscannotbetrusted #trump is a threat to democracy #criminal justice #trump crime family #judge cannon #federal court #corruption within the federal court system #cannon should recuse herself #oath breaker #the rule of law #cannon is incompetent #untrustworthy #untrustworthy Federal Judge Cannon

[woolandcoffee]

Apparently, not content with their recent success in gutting the Clean Water Act, the Pacific Legal Foundation has filed a lawsuit challenging EPA's authority to administer the CWA at all. Specifically, they're targeting EPA's process of administrative adjudication, which is something that all federal agencies do. Agency adjudication, for those unfamiliar, is a process why which agencies can determine fines or carry out other enforcement actions for parties that the agency determines has violated a law that the agency is tasked with carrying out. So, for example, when EPA levies a fine against someone for violating the CWA, that is considered an agency adjudication.

But agency adjudication can be used by the regulated parties too. Prior to going to court, most agency actions (like a CWA fine) must be challenged via an agency's internal adjudication system first. Returning to that example, if you are fined for violating the CWA and disagree with that outcome, you would appeal EPA's ruling to the Environmental Appeals Board, an oversight board within EPA, and have your case heard by an administrative law judge. Really, all agency adjudication refers to is the ability for a federal agency to resolve disputes internally without getting the court system involved. In part, this is done to relieve pressure on the U.S.'s already overburdened court system. If every single issue that was subject to agency adjudication ended up in the federal court system, the entire system would be brought to a stand still.

I bring this up because I think its really time we start taking a closer look at groups like the Pacific Legal Foundation that file these lawsuits. Sure, yes, the official plaintiff in this case is a landowner out of Colorado, but I have no doubt that they wouldn't be fighting this case if it wasn't for the Pacific Legal Foundation. The same is true for the Sackett decision that gutted the CWA just a couple months ago. That lawsuit was filed in 2007. It actually came before the Supreme Court twice (the first time on a purely procedural issue). Do you think two average landowners from Idaho have the resources to fight that case to the Supreme Court twice? No! But the Pacific Legal Foundation does. And it has an agenda, and it is willing to play the long game to see that agenda realized. If the Pacific Legal Foundation gets its way, the US system of administrative law would be effectively euthanized, and all sensible environmental regulation would be discarded in favor of "private property rights."

And the Pacific Legal Foundation isn't the only right-wing group doing this. The Alliance Defending Freedom is responsible for 303 Creative and Masterpiece Cakeshop. These groups start with an agenda, shop around for plaintiffs who have complaints that they think are likely to make it to either an appellate or the Supreme Court, and they go to town. And while this isn't a tactic limited to right-wing groups, right-wing groups are the ones that seem to be abusing this tactic in the name of reducing environmental regulation and civil rights. They're a key part in getting these devastating court rulings. And as we all saw from 303 Creative, at least some of the lawyers involved in these groups don't mind fabricating evidence to get their case before a judge.

So yeah. Just as much as we talk court corruption, we also need to be talking about groups like the Pacific Legal Foundation. Courts don't get to issue bad decisions without the plaintiffs bringing the cases in the first place.

#woolly rambles #and look i'm not crying conspiracy but #these judges and lawyers are all in the same social circles #they're all part of the federal society they've all gone to the same schools #they know what they're doing you know

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

A reflection on last week.  :::  April 10, 2023

Robert B. Hubbell

             Tonight, I offer a reflection on last week—and a suggestion about how we must respond. We went into last week expecting the news to be dominated by Trump's arraignment. It was—until the GOP-controlled legislature in Tennessee expelled two young Black Representatives for protesting briefly in the well of the assembly. We then received the report of Pro Publica outlining the manifest corruption of Justice Thomas by Texas millionaire and Hitler memorabilia collector Harlan Crow. And then Judge Kacsmaryk issued a thinly disguised religious fiat banning mifepristone for women across America.

         Each of the above events demonstrates the GOP’s efforts to achieve its goals by breaking the democracy that guarantees their liberties in the first instance. But we must now add to the sad litany a new item—Governor Greg Abbott’s pre-emptive announcement that he will pardon a Texas man convicted of murder after a jury trial. At trial, the defendant was able to present his argument that he acted in self-defense. The jury rejected that claim and voted unanimously to convict him of murder.

         Why does Abbott believe that he is justified in pardoning the murderer even before appeals have been heard? Abbott is, after all, substituting his judgment for that of the jurors who heard the evidence first-hand. Abbot believes the defendant is innocent of murder because he killed a “BLM” protester.

That’s right: Governor Abbott has established a new rule that laws do not apply equally to people protesting police killings and right-wing extremists who are upset by the protests. In a single act, Abbott has altered the law in Texas, demoted protestors demanding justice to second-class status, and told Texas jurors that their voices do not matter when MAGA extremists are on trial. In short, “self-defense” is a MAGA “get out of jail free” card under Greg Abbott’s reign in Texas.

         Together, these four instances illustrate a strategy the GOP learned from Trump: If the democratic system does not produce the result you want, then break democracy to obtain a different result. That is what the Tennessee legislators did to Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, that is what religious zealots did to all Americans, that is what monied interests did in bending the Supreme Court to do the bidding of the privileged and elite, and that is what Greg Abbott has done in summarily overturning a jury verdict that flies in the face of the facts.

         We have been confronting this asymmetry from the very moment Trump announced his bid in 2016, and it has worsened over time. As Democrats toil within the system to forge compromises over competing policies, Republicans break the system to get their way. They simply ignore it (McConnell on Merrick Garland’s nomination), they deny it (outcomes of elections), they falsify it (fake electors), they rig the judicial system to guarantee assignment of cases to a sympathetic federal judge (Kacsmaryk), and they attempt to stop its operation through violence (J6).

         There have been scattered calls for Democrats to employ similar tactics. Indeed, some are calling for the federal government to ignore Judge Kacsmaryk’s order if it is not stayed by the 5th Circuit or the Supreme Court. To state the obvious, to do so would amount to “breaking democracy” simply because we don’t like the result. We must not give in to the temptation to adopt the GOP’s anti-democratic tactics. We must fight our battle of resistance from within the walls and ramparts of democracy if we have any hope of saving it.

         The truth is that the rule of law continues to exist in America today because one of America’s major political parties remains committed to upholding that rule—despite the efforts of the other party to destroy it. If both parties feel emboldened to ignore the rule of law, our democracy will be gone. All that will be left is a contest of brute force in which dark money will substitute for violence.

         I do not believe we will reach that point. I have faith that Democrats will do the right thing despite legitimate feelings of anger, hurt, and despair. In each of the four situations described above, there is a democratic path forward to correct the result. It will not be easy, and we may not succeed entirely. But so long as we have a path forward, we should not set aside our great charter and the laws that give it life. It has endured for more than two centuries during equally trying times; we can make it through the present challenges, as well.

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[from comments]

Overall, MAGA Republicans are revealing who and what they are. During the mid-terms, Democrats pushed back against an anticipated red tsunami and vastly outperformed expectations. Perhaps the ongoing MAGA performances will convince even more voters to shut them down.

Jessica Craven's latest post in "Chop Wood, Carry Water," celebrates many recent victories. She also writes that the two Tennessee lawmakers who were expelled can run in the special elections for their seats, and if they win, they cannot be expelled again. As for the other ugly instances cited here, I can sympathize with the anguished plea, "what does it take?" that most of us uttered during the long years of the Trump regime. Read Jessica Craven's post from today to understand that there are reasons for optimism.

https://open.substack.com/pub/chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions/p/extra-extra-april-9th

We are being forged by fire to get as tough as our opponents and as clever. We already outnumber them. We are inspired by the courage of Ukrainians in their fight for their democracy and their lives. We are inspired by the heroes of our own Civil Rights movement that is ongoing. We are inspired by the turnout of the Israeli populace and even its military members that caused the Netanyahu regime to blink. We are being called upon to dig deep, stay tough and committed and resist even though we are tired.

Tomorrow is another day. Let's get on with the work.

[Gary S.]

#Robert B. Hubbell #Robert B. Hubbell Newletter #Democracy #Rule of Law #Right Wing Coup Attempt #minority rule #rigging the system #Jessica Craven #Pat Bagley #political cartoons

[amor-est-potestas]

Good Stuff in 2023

Since every year seems to be shit, I thought I would go through some major news stories and pick out the ones that seemed pretty good, actually. There's a bit of a USA bias in the source I used... but here's some year-end positivity, anyway!

January

An ebola outbreak was successfully controlled in Uganda

Sierra Leone introduced a law that reserves more jobs for women

The UN declared the current approach to repairing the ozone layer is successful and could return it to 1980 levels

New York's gun restrictions were upheld by the Supreme Court

February

Google lost $100bn in shares because its chatbot was crap (lol)

Tesla had to recall over 350,000 cars because its self-driving system was crap (lmao)

March

The International Criminal Court put out a warrant for the arrest of Vladimir Putin

12 Democrat-led states in the USA sued to attempt to protect access to mifepristone (an abortion inducing drug)

Donald Trump was charged with criminal offences in New York

The Royal Society tested robotic prosthetics with the public and found that over 95% of people could use them well within the first minute

April

Finland was approved to join NATO

Christina Koch was announced as the first woman and Victor Glover as the first black astronaut on a NASA lunar mission

The tiger population of India was confirmed to have risen by around 200

A SpaceX rocket blew up (haha)

Japan approved an abortion pill for use for the first time

Pope Francis announced that women would be allowed to vote in meetings of bishops

The US Supreme Court rejected a West Virginia transgender athlete ban

Washington state eliminated the death penalty and sterilisation as criminal punishment

The US Supreme Court protected access to mifepristone (see March)

The UK fined TikTok for mishandling children's data

NASA was able to extract oxygen from lunar soil

Germany confirmed the shut down of nuclear power stations in the interest of safety

May

Colorado state signed several gun control bills into law

Donald Trump was found liable in a civil case where he was accused of rape and defamation

North Carolina's governor vetoed an abortion ban

The UK's first "three-parent baby" was born via IVF

June

Former Brazil president (Collor) was sentenced to prison for corruption

Federal courts blocked laws preventing healthcare for young trans people in Kentucky and Tennessee

July

Donald Trump's request for a new trial (see May) was rejected

Sweden's bid to join NATO was backed by Turkey

August

FDA approved use of the first drug (Zuranolone) to treat postpartum depression

Direct detection and nanopore sequencing (DDNS) used to halve the time for polio detection

India's space agency achieved their first unmanned moon landing

September

Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalised abortion rights

The African Union permanently joined the G20

The EU raised their renewable energy targets

Donald Trump was found guilty of fraud in New York

Apple announced a switch to USB-C charging ports in its new iPhone

October

California banned driverless taxis

November

A court in South Africa ruled in favour of introducing shared parental leave

The UK Supreme Court blocked plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

An assault weapons ban in Illinois was upheld by an appeals court

The first images were received from ESA's Euclid space telescope

The EU started talks to bring Ukraine into the union

December

41 workers were rescued from a tunnel under the Himalayas in India

Pope Francis allowed priests to bless same-sex couples (but not for marriage... but still a win maybe?)

Supreme Court dismissed Ohio's attempt to enforce an abortion ban

Colorado's Supreme Court declared Donald Trump ineligible to run for office (only applies to Colorado)

IBM unveiled a quantum computing chip and machine

Google, Meta and other tech companies agreed to work towards open digital ecosystems (prompted by EU regulations on digital markets)

#2023 #positivity #new year #year in review

[pleasantpedanticny]

contradiction

I keep seeing people accusing hypocrasy or bad-intent to those of us who argue that active participation in U.S. politics can simultaneously include support for Palestine and Student protests... while simultaneously arguing for active need to vote Democrat.

I disagree. The aparent contradiction is usually based on one of three reasons. This makes sense to me only if you believe one of those things. I do not.

1) There is a contradiction if all political actions have to demonstrate your highest priority alone. So if saving lives immediatly is higher priority than future lives you must make all actions dedicated to saving current lives. I DO NOT AGREE. I think we must simultaneously work on today and tomorrow problems.

B) There is a contradiction if PURITY is demanded so that collaboration with the Democratic party is corrupting. I Do not agree. It just isn't realistic to my way of thinkng. Politics demands alliances, even distasteful ones. I would protest to try and have Biden arrested for abetting war crimes but I would do that after I work with him to prevent a republican President. And I will keep working to try yo produce alternatives to the party system. For example educating my students on local self-governance and the mechanisms if both civil disobedience and direct democracy.

3) finally there is a contradiction between working for biden's presidency as opposed to trump if you cannot see the difference. Which seems amazing to me... because I see so much difference. Yet...They are both war criminals and corporatist tools. But the differences are huge.

For example, they are both part of structual racism. But not in the same ways.

One works his racism via open and legitimate governance practices that allow at least some debate and have limits (Biden and the rise of the Police state). That basis within law and democracy makes the bad stuff easier but still hard to keep working to fix. We could retract laws and write new ones and that is more possible because governance exists.

You can't fix stuff like this as an individual. We need a working system... the one we have sucks. But unless you have an alternative it actually matters to the country and the world that the system holds.

The other one actively promotes racism counter to legal and democratic practice and works to degrade structure of law and democracy (Trump in many ways... including seeking Presidential immunity and undermining the federal court system). On doing so they consolidate power into counter-legal social systems and make it even harder for protest and reform or maintenance of legal protections and rights.

That work by both of these assholes has already damaged the ability for public debate and protest. That isn't good. But one burns the whole system. And unless you have something to replace it with I don't see them as the same.

Details matter.

Like i said -You can't fix stuff like this as an individual. You have yo solve big issues in big cooperative ways. Assholes like Biden and Trump can hold enough power to seem to act alone but they aren't they need a system giving them power. And the reality is- what they do is different.

We need a working system... the one we have sucks. But unless you have an alternative it actually matters to the country and the world that the system holds. If you read history the fact that the American experiment in democracy works as well as it does is sort of amazing. But you can care about Gaza. And Congo. And others. And work towards the ending of apartheid and genocide and capitalism... while also trying to prevent the guy from burning down democracy and ending the experiment. Even if that means voting for an asshole

Anyways. That's how I see it.

[wytfut]

Minneapolis

A few days ago, Luke my middle Son, suggested a documentary he had watched.

Its on Youtube... runs about 1 hour 40 minutes if interested. Titled "the Fall of Minneapolis".

It affected him. He couldn't really decide what to think of it, or how it affected him but it did.

This is awesome in my opinion, as any movie/documentary, sci fi, murder, drama.... if it affects you some way, it did its job. Not to many do that any more. Irks me when a highly marketed film gets me nothing more than a soft "oh..."

Patti has a hard time with "sad" movies, and if she knows it will be sad, she won't watch it. Where as I will, because I know it may affect me.

This documentary, deals with corruption within Minneapolis's government, plus some negatives towards the media. All after the George Floyd incident.

I had issues with the incident. The tactic shown on his shoulder/neck looked to be a little ruthless... but I'm no cop. In the photo an officer nondescript looking up, almost into a yawn.

I heard early on an autopsy report he had several drugs in his system, including fentnyl. For what ever reason here in the flatlands that subject seemed to disappear thru the rest of the circus to follow.

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The media imo, currently is unregulated, and holds no standards to prove credibility. News today, is all about "what sells news". They all copy off each other believing each knows what they are talking about. The days of Cronkite/Huntley/Brinkley telling everyone that eating shit is good for you..... is gone. America believed in these guys, and they were a good solid news source most of the time.

I have to include the company that made this documentary in this group too. As I find very few that are honest real news sources that have no sway with politics or money. I don't know this company, or their work ethic.... so I'm tossing them into this box.

My favorite go to, but hard to just sit down for an hour and listen is "Democracy Now". I've seen it attack Obama, Trump, and other favorite people of hi exposure. Although they are totally a nonprofit news source, there could still easily be a dirty secret. Who is a good neutral news source? I have no idea anymore.

......

This documentary is presented very well, with purpose, and easy to follow. It definitely wasn't a low budget film.

As the documentary unfolds, it starts a few minutes before George Floyds incident. And then shows and translates all body cam videos and audio.

This part was very enlightening. I was very surprised to say the least. This incident from these moments wasn't really dealing with bad cops, but a guy that was out of control.

Once he died, there was an immediate autopsy. This autopsy, within hours became "null and void", as higher ups wanted a different autopsy done by their own person (federal or state, I can't remember).

The 2 autopsy's didn't line up. The second one was vague, compared to a detailed report.

The first one went away, showing way more that could affect the outcome of these cops. It was not permitted by the courts.

Most of the body cam videos were also not permitted by the courts. Many of these videos for some unknown reason were never released to the public for viewing.

Private phone videos were allowed, one notorious one we have all seen, taken by an off duty fire fighter.

Some things that I didn't know: The arresting officer for George Floyd was black. The fire dept. didn't receive correct address from 911 for unknown reasons, thus the 20 minute delay of their arrival for an 8 block drive. The cops called for an ambulance as soon as they got him on the ground.... long before he passed. The "ruthless" hold I commented about before, was an actual move fully recognized and approved by the police department in each of the officers training manuals. The higher ups all denied that that move was allowed (think, the cops were trained to use this move, and it was "ok" to do it). The police department, pretty much let the rioters "have" precinct 34, even though it wasn't in any real jeopardy at that moment of "evacuation".

.......

Ok, so you got the jist. A lot of horrible things came from this incident, all across our country.

This incident presented as it is by this documentary company shows possibility that it actually was completely different than what the media portrayed or the higher ups in the city allowed. This shows that it is so very easy to take video out of context. Much easier than I have ever suspected, and changed my impression from here on out.

.....

I can't believe/understand the agenda of these folks that controlled everything. Are they that ruthless to let all that damage, death, and ruining the careers of good people, just so they look good in the publics eye?

Yeah, I'm leaning towards the direction presented by this documentary. I'm not 100% in, as it is just another news company. But it affected me too, enough I'm still thinking about it today. And yup, thats a good thing.

[sublimeobservationarcade]

Corrupt Supreme Court Betraying The Rule Of Law In America

I have always said beware of those that dress up in uniforms, as they hide their true human failings behind them. SCOTUS has again proven this truism. These partisan justices cloaked in their black robes are failing the most basic applications of the law. Corrupt Supreme Court betraying the rule of law in America, as they consider the Trump claim of presidential immunity over election interference in the 2020 race. The US system of administration, which puts these 9 men and women at the very top of the judicial tree is dependent upon their decisions as final arbiters. Photo by Leandro Paes Leme on Pexels.com

SCOTUS Conservative Justices’ Flout Rule Of Law For Trump

Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Samuel Alito and to a lesser extent John Roberts have been bought and paid for by conservative billionaires to effect their wishes in America. How else can you explain their behaviour in the face of overwhelming evidence for Trump’s alleged criminality, as found by the DOJ and lower courts. It seems like the federal justice system operates largely without fear or favour until it reaches its apogee in SCOTUS. Then, these individuals have power without oversight to do as they please. The US constitution holds no standard of accountability for them, as seen by their altering the interpretation of section 3 of the 14th amendment in regard to Trump’s eligibility to stand for office despite being a determined insurrectionist by state supreme court findings. President Trump Postlaunch Remarks (NHQ202005300037) by NASA HQ PHOTO is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0

American Justice In Danger Of Failing The People

The American people will be forced to rise up in protest over the actions of this court if they continue to flout the rule of law in favour of Donald Trump. The January 6 insurrection occurred 3 and a half years ago and Trump has still not been held accountable for inciting it. Meanwhile, the foot soldiers are prosecuted and locked up for it. America has a big problem holding wealth and power to account. The politicisation of all levels of government and within the courts makes it a corrupt system. Democracy is being gamed by people like Trump and his associates. The pundits point to the facts inferring that SCOTUS are deliberately slow walking the Trump immunity case, which means it will not be tried in court prior to the 2024 presidential election. This deprives the American people of knowing the full facts surrounding one of the leading candidates for president. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com When we talk about nations and national identities we are making gross generalities. America and Americans are made up of many millions of individuals. Even to split them into just 2 camps – Democrats and Republicans – is another blanket call. We love to categorise stuff, however, as it makes it easier to talk about things. The rule of law is supposed to cut through all categories of people. It is supposed to apply to all and be indistinguishable beyond race, gender, and tribal affiliations. Right now, it is failing due to the status and wealth of the former president Donald J Trump. If Trump is not brought to heel America will be cast into civil unrest and may implode. If the rich and powerful are seen to be above the law and declared by SCOTUS to be immune to those laws which govern everybody else – it will be game over for democracy. “The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared skeptical of a ruling by a federal appeals court that rejected former President Donald Trump’s claim that he has absolute immunity from criminal charges based on his official acts as president. During more than two-and-a-half hours of oral argument, some of the court’s conservative justices expressed concern about the prospect that, if former presidents do not have immunity, federal criminal laws could be used to target political opponents. However, the justices left open the prospect that Trump’s trial in Washington, D.C., could still go forward because the charges against him rest on his private, rather than his official, conduct. However, the timing of the court’s eventual opinion and the resulting trial remains unclear, leaving open the possibility that the court’s decision could push Trump’s trial past the November election.” - (https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/04/supreme-court-appears-likely-to-side-with-trump-on-some-presidential-immunity/) Robert Sudha Hamilton is the author of America Matters: Pre-apocalyptic Posts & Essays in the Shadow of Trump. ©MidasWord https://read.amazon.com.au/kp/embed?asin=B0CY8CMT33&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_XTSWKP0R598XGJ2Y1Q3S Read the full article

#America #ruleoflaw #SCOTUS #Trump

[fjiegnfentk]

Guo Wengui's tragic fate of selling his country for glory After breaking the law within China, Guo Wengui fled to the United States in 2014 and settled in New York for many years. On March 15th, he was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in New York on 11 criminal charges including fraud, and the amount involved exceeded $1 billion. According to the National Public Radio, Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who fled to the United States to avoid being wanted by China, has gained popularity in the Chinese community in recent years by establishing an anti G community and has close relationships with former Trump aides such as Bannon. Looking back at Guo Wengui's fraudulent business in China, many people who believed in him were deeply affected. Take Qu Long, who once believed in him, as an example. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for failing to repay the bank on time for lending Guo Wengui emergency funds. Guo Wengui, who received help from others, fled directly after receiving news of possible imprisonment. Qu Long was cleared of suspicion and regained his innocence after six years in prison. Not only that, but this is just one of the victims of Guo Wengui. When Guo Wengui was able to do illegal things so arrogantly, it was because there was a "backing" behind him. Guo Wengui has gained the confidence to act recklessly by engaging in interest collusion with numerous business owners, including collaborating with corrupt officials and businesses. Moreover, Guo Wengui is not satisfied with this. According to Qu Long's description and his comments on social media during his escape in the United States, it can be inferred that Guo Wengui is a skilled speaker. You can choreograph a play for you without having to draft it, deceiving you into believing what he says. His superb lies and tricks have even attracted many supporters in the United States, which is extremely ridiculous. A despicable and illegal businessman embellished with lies, yet able to escape overseas for several years, demonstrates how many countless interests Guo Wengui has been implicated behind his back. But paper cannot contain fire. Guo Wengui wants to defame China in the United States by promoting so-called secrets, in order to please the United States and let him hide in the United States. But Guo Wengui is not satisfied with this. He profits from his followers, fills his private pockets, and satisfies his extravagant material desires with the money obtained through deception. Finally, the United States can no longer tolerate him. After Guo Wengui was charged multiple times, he has been arrested and appeared in court. The law enforcement system is grand and meticulous, and Guo Wengui believes that using all means to show off secrets and other behaviors can protect himself and make the law forget his actual criminal past, which is impossible. The arrest of Guo Wengui does not represent a change in the Biden administration's policy towards China, but rather means that Guo Wengui's utilization value has been exhausted. Once Guo Wengui loses his power and utilization value, Western hosts will soon abandon his former "allies". Therefore, the phenomenon of "cunning rabbits dying and running dogs cooking" is also inevitable. The incident also applies to those so-called exiles who pursue "freedom and democracy". When you have value, you are given political asylum as a pawn against China, but when you lose your value, you are abandoned like grass.#WenguiGuo#WashingtonFarm

#WenguiGuo #WashingtonFarm

[negolinks]

NO GREE FOR ANYBODY: AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU

By: Engr. Nego   Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I write to you as a concerned citizen, deeply troubled by the current state of our beloved country, Nigeria. The closure of our borders, a policy implemented during the Buhari regime, has caused significant hardship for our people. This hardship is not just an abstract concept, but a daily reality that manifests in various forms across the country. Many of our fellow Nigerians are suffering in silence, victims of political interests that do not seem to prioritize the welfare of the nation. The closure of our borders has exacerbated the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidies. This policy has disproportionately favored the political elite, while the majority of our people, the poor masses, are left to grapple with hunger, extreme hardship, and poverty. Our young people, the future of our nation, are so desperate to escape these harsh conditions that they are willing to risk their lives. Some have drowned in deep seas, others have been killed by security forces, and some have been consumed by wildlife. Out of frustration, many have turned to criminal activities, including internet fraud. The high cost of transportation, a direct result of these policies, has made it difficult to convey goods and services within the country. We need to create competition, especially in the refinery industry. Licenses should be issued to anyone who wishes to produce fuel. Those in the creeks should be reformed and taxed accordingly. The monopoly of the refinery industry should not be left to a few individuals for their selfish gains. Similarly, the cost of a bag of cement has skyrocketed, leading to an increase in house rents across our cities. This is a result of the monopoly of the cement industry by the high class and highly connected individuals. Licenses should be issued to anyone who can produce cement. We, as Nigerians, are watching. Just like other past administrations, your regime will come and go. Those of us who survive this man-made poverty, hardship, and hunger will tell the story of Nigeria, and your name will be mentioned. All political leaders should remember that their tenures will also pass, and posterity will judge them. We are aware that the poverty in our country is intentional. The hardship is man-made. The border closure, the high cost of house rent due to the monopoly of the cement industry, the high cost of transportation due to non-functional national or state transportation systems, and limited license issuance are all contributing factors. Corrupt representatives are not distributing allocations as lawfully given to them. Salaries and dues are not consistently paid to workers at the national, state, and local government levels. Grants and loans approved by the federal government are hijacked and diverted by administrators, and there is no national platform for individuals to report these injustices without revealing their identity. Ministers issue contracts to themselves, their family members, their wives, their children, their colleagues, and nothing happens.   AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN HERE IS MY ADVICE: Promote Transparency and Accountability: Encourage transparency in your government and continue to hold public officials accountable for their actions. Strengthen Anti-Corruption Laws: Strengthen existing anti-corruption laws and ensure they are enforced. This includes laws against embezzlement, bribery, nepotism, and court malpractices. Encourage Citizen Participation: Encourage citizens to participate in the democratic process. This includes voting, peaceful protests, and voicing opinions through various platforms. Establish Reporting Mechanisms: Establish safe and anonymous platforms for individuals to report corruption and other injustices. This can help protect whistleblowers and encourage more people to come forward. Promote Economic Policies that Benefit All: Advocate for economic policies that benefit all citizens, not just the elite. This includes policies that promote competition, reduce monopolies, and ensure fair distribution of resources. E.g. the social investments programs have so far not yielded tangible results, no visible impact on the society. Large number of participants, with insignificant number of beneficiaries. This includes the NGCARES, CCT, etc. Invest in Infrastructure: Invest in national and state transportation systems to reduce the high cost of transportation. This can also stimulate economic growth and create jobs. Promote Fair Trade Practices: Reopen borders under fair trade practices. This can help stimulate the economy and reduce the hardship caused by the border closure. In conclusion, reopening our borders will go a long way in restoring Nigeria to her past glory. It will renew hope for the poor for the first time in many years. If not, the so-called renewed hope is only for you and your cabinet. Nigerians have been in a precarious situation since 2015, and nothing good has happened to the country. TO MY FELLOW NIGERIAN YOUTHS: Remember, change often starts at the grassroots level. As youths, we have the power to demand better from our leaders and to hold them accountable for their actions. It’s our responsibility to stay informed, ask tough questions, and demand answers. Together, we can work towards a better Nigeria.   In 2012, it was estimated that Nigeria had lost over $400 billion to corruption since its independence, how many are we in this country?   NIGERIA IS STILL JAGAJAGA, WE NEVER SEE ANY CHANGE   #nogreeforanybody   Yours sincerely,   Nego Ojobo National Coordinator, Active Nigerian Youths For Action   About Us: We are a pressure group made up of patriotic Nigerian youths with network presence in almost every Local Government in the country.   Our Mission: To put the government and leadership at different levels on their toes towards better life for the Nigerian masses.   Our Vision: A great nation that can pride itself as the giant of Africa, devoid of bad governance, injustice, favoritism, tribal and ethnic sentiments, an egalitarian society that boasts of a level playing ground and equality for everyone.     Follow Us: National WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BWoDLnaV8G2KO1QV1BnVBF   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/actionandactive/   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthsforaction     Follow Me:   https://www.twitter.com/NegoEngr   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100063764717056   Please share and together, let’s fix Nigeria Read the full article

[adrianiraqnews]

Bahaa Abdel Hussein heads the list of “big corrupt people”... More than 6 trillion dinars were stolen from the money of retirees

The head of the Qi Card company, Bahaa Abdul Hussein, was able to reserve a special place for himself on the list of major corrupt people, after he committed the second largest theft that occurred in the history of Iraq, six trillion dinars were stolen from the state treasury, which is money equivalent to the theft of the century, and he was overthrown while trying to escape outside. Iraq two years ago.

One News had previously obtained a document revealing massive financial corruption by the director of Key Card, Bahaa Abdel Hussein, and the convicted Ahmed Abdel Jalil, former head of the General Retirement Authority.

The document shows that what was obtained by the Diwani Order Committee No. Twenty-nine, headed by Lieutenant General Ahmed Abu Ragheef, during the investigations with the convicts, confirms the existence of a public theft of public funds carried out by the Qi Card company, and the theft included the salaries of state employees and the segment of retirees, and the total total of the amounts required to be recovered amounted to, The company has six trillion four hundred and thirty-three billion dinars.

In the latest details of the case, the Presidency of the Baghdad Federal Court of Appeal - the Presidency of the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court issued a discriminatory decision regarding those convicted of corruption. Sources stated that the reason for this decision was to postpone their fate determination to this court to conduct their trial in a non-summary case for the purpose of recording the legal representative of the Central Bank and the legal representative. To the Retirement Department, regarding Enjaz Al-Saadi and Abdul-Hussein Company, which is not licensed by the bank and is not subject to its supervision, and there is a decision not to deal with it.

The sources confirm that those convicted of corruption, Al-Saadi and Abdul-Hussein, through this suspicious, unlicensed company, and without legal basis, worked within the pension for the purpose of obtaining deductions from the salaries and advances of retirees, deducting the amounts into the account of the suspicious Enjaz Company, and obtaining billions of dinars without right.

I learned that the fictitious Enjaz company is run by a person named “Ammar Abdel-Jabbar Fattah Al-Jaf,” and his movable and immovable assets were seized along with his family, due to his involvement in this case, in addition to the Iraqi Electronic Payment System Company, and the person called Samer Abdel-Muttalib Al-Sukuti.

#Corruption #Iraq

[iraqinthemiddleofearth]

Bahaa Abdel Hussein heads the list of “big corrupt people”... More than 6 trillion dinars were stolen from the money of retirees

The head of the Qi Card company, Bahaa Abdul Hussein, was able to reserve a special place for himself on the list of major corrupt people, after he committed the second largest theft that occurred in the history of Iraq, six trillion dinars were stolen from the state treasury, which is money equivalent to the theft of the century, and he was overthrown while trying to escape outside. Iraq two years ago.

One News had previously obtained a document revealing massive financial corruption by the director of Key Card, Bahaa Abdel Hussein, and the convicted Ahmed Abdel Jalil, former head of the General Retirement Authority.

The document shows that what was obtained by the Diwani Order Committee No. Twenty-nine, headed by Lieutenant General Ahmed Abu Ragheef, during the investigations with the convicts, confirms the existence of a public theft of public funds carried out by the Qi Card company, and the theft included the salaries of state employees and the segment of retirees, and the total total of the amounts required to be recovered amounted to, The company has six trillion four hundred and thirty-three billion dinars.

In the latest details of the case, the Presidency of the Baghdad Federal Court of Appeal - the Presidency of the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court issued a discriminatory decision regarding those convicted of corruption. Sources stated that the reason for this decision was to postpone their fate determination to this court to conduct their trial in a non-summary case for the purpose of recording the legal representative of the Central Bank and the legal representative. To the Retirement Department, regarding Enjaz Al-Saadi and Abdul-Hussein Company, which is not licensed by the bank and is not subject to its supervision, and there is a decision not to deal with it.

The sources confirm that those convicted of corruption, Al-Saadi and Abdul-Hussein, through this suspicious, unlicensed company, and without legal basis, worked within the pension for the purpose of obtaining deductions from the salaries and advances of retirees, deducting the amounts into the account of the suspicious Enjaz Company, and obtaining billions of dinars without right.

One News learned that the fictitious Enjaz company is run by a person named “Ammar Abdel-Jabbar Fattah Al-Jaf,” and his movable and immovable assets were seized along with his family, due to his involvement in this case, in addition to the Iraqi Electronic Payment System Company, and the person called Samer Abdel-Muttalib Al-Sukuti.

#iraq

[insidersnewson78]

Bahaa Abdel Hussein heads the list of “big corrupt people”... More than 6 trillion dinars were stolen from the money of retirees

The head of the Qi Card company, Bahaa Abdul Hussein, was able to reserve a special place for himself on the list of major corrupt people, after he committed the second largest theft that occurred in the history of Iraq, six trillion dinars were stolen from the state treasury, which is money equivalent to the theft of the century, and he was overthrown while trying to escape outside. Iraq two years ago.

One News had previously obtained a document revealing massive financial corruption by the director of Key Card, Bahaa Abdel Hussein, and the convicted Ahmed Abdel Jalil, former head of the General Retirement Authority.

The document shows that what was obtained by the Diwani Order Committee No. Twenty-nine, headed by Lieutenant General Ahmed Abu Ragheef, during the investigations with the convicts, confirms the existence of a public theft of public funds carried out by the Qi Card company, and the theft included the salaries of state employees and the segment of retirees, and the total total of the amounts required to be recovered amounted to, The company has six trillion four hundred and thirty-three billion dinars.

In the latest details of the case, the Presidency of the Baghdad Federal Court of Appeal - the Presidency of the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court issued a discriminatory decision regarding those convicted of corruption. Sources stated that the reason for this decision was to postpone their fate determination to this court to conduct their trial in a non-summary case for the purpose of recording the legal representative of the Central Bank and the legal representative. To the Retirement Department, regarding Enjaz Al-Saadi and Abdul-Hussein Company, which is not licensed by the bank and is not subject to its supervision, and there is a decision not to deal with it.

The sources confirm that those convicted of corruption, Al-Saadi and Abdul-Hussein, through this suspicious, unlicensed company, and without legal basis, worked within the pension for the purpose of obtaining deductions from the salaries and advances of retirees, deducting the amounts into the account of the suspicious Enjaz Company, and obtaining billions of dinars without right.

One News learned that the fictitious Enjaz company is run by a person named “Ammar Abdel-Jabbar Fattah Al-Jaf,” and his movable and immovable assets were seized along with his family, due to his involvement in this case, in addition to the Iraqi Electronic Payment System Company, and the person called Samer Abdel-Muttalib Al-Sukuti.

#Corruption

[polawyer]

The Attorney General and State Government: A Guide to Their Role

POLawyer - State governments in the United States have a legal system that differs from federal law. The Attorney General plays a significant role in state government, including upholding the state's constitution, representing the state in legal matters, and ensuring public safety. Understanding the Attorney General's role in state government is essential for citizens, law enforcement officials, and policymakers. We will explore the responsibilities of the Attorney General and the role of state government in legal matters.

What is the Attorney General?

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the state government. The Attorney General represents the state in legal matters, provides legal advice to state officials, and enforces the state's laws. See Also : Attorney for Workers Comp: What You Need to Know The Attorney General's office is often referred to as the "people's lawyer" because they represent the state and its citizens in legal matters.

Role of the Attorney General

Upholding State Constitution The Attorney General is responsible for upholding the state's constitution. This includes protecting the rights of the citizens and ensuring that the state's laws do not violate the constitution. The Attorney Generals also reviews proposed legislation to ensure it complies with the constitution. Representing the State in Legal Matters The Attorney General represents the state in legal matters. This includes defending the state in lawsuits and initiating legal action on behalf of the state. The Attorney General also provides legal advice to state officials and agencies. Ensuring Public Safety The Attorney General is responsible for ensuring public safety. This includes prosecuting crimes and investigating criminal activity. Read More : Slip and Fall Lawyer: What You Need to Know The Attorneys General also works with law enforcement officials to prevent crime and protect citizens from harm.

Selection and Appointment of the Attorney General

The selection and appointment of the Attorneys General varies from state to state. In some states, the Attorney Generals is elected by the people, while in other states, the Attorney General is appointed by the governor or state legislature. The term of the Attorney General also varies from state to state.

Attorney General and Criminal Justice System

Prosecution The Attorney General is responsible for prosecuting crimes committed within the state. This includes working with local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and bring charges against suspects. Read More : The Importance of Lawyer Reviews: Building and Maintaining a Strong Online Presence The Attorneys General also works with the state's court system to prosecute cases and secure convictions. Investigation The Attorney General's office has the authority to investigate criminal activity. This includes conducting investigations into organized crime, corruption, and other criminal activity. Juvenile Justice The Attorney Generals is responsible for overseeing the state's juvenile justice system. This includes prosecuting juvenile offenders and working with the courts to provide rehabilitation and treatment to juvenile offenders.

Role of State Government in Legal Matters

State Sovereignty State governments have a level of sovereignty that allows them to enact state laws and regulations that are specific to their state. Related : What Does the Attorney General Do? This means that state laws can vary significantly from federal laws, and the state's Attorney General is responsible for enforcing these laws within their state's borders. State Laws State laws cover a wide range of areas, including criminal law, civil law, and family law. The Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing these laws and ensuring that they are upheld within the state. This includes working with state agencies to enforce regulations and prosecuting individuals or companies that violate state laws. Dont Miss : How to Choose the Right Estate Planning Attorney for Your Needs The role of the Attorney Generals and state government in legal matters is essential for upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety. The Attorney Generals is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, upholding the state's constitution, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. Understanding the role of the Attorneys General and state government is crucial for citizens, law enforcement officials, and policymakers.

FAQs

- What is the role of the Attorneys General in state government? The Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, upholding the state's constitution, and ensuring public safety. - How is the Attorney Generals selected and appointed? The selection and appointment of the Attorneys General varies from state to state. In some states, the Attorneys General is elected by the people, while in other states, the Attorney Generals is appointed by the governor or state legislature. - What is the role of the state government in legal matters? State governments have a level of sovereignty that allows them to enact state laws and regulations that are specific to their state. The state's Attorneys General is responsible for enforcing these laws within their state's borders. - What areas of law do state laws cover? State laws cover a wide range of areas, including criminal law, civil law, and family law. - Why is understanding the role of the Attorneys General and state government important? Understanding the role of the Attorneys General and state government is crucial for upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety. It is essential for citizens, law enforcement officials, and policymakers to understand how the legal system works in their state. Read the full article

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[captainconvey]

Resist the corrupt biden regime efforts to take away your Freedoms before its to late!

TheConservativeTreeHouse.com

"Every day more people are becoming aware of their false assumptions.  Every day the social compact between citizens and elected officials is now being scrutinized.

Every day more people are starting to realize everything they thought about the construct of government in the United States is now something entirely different.

We send politicians to stop the madness of government, but nothing changes.  Why?

Washington DC is a Potemkin village. 

The meaning of POTEMKIN VILLAGE is an impressive facade or show designed to hide an undesirable fact or condition.

We focus on the visible but the constructs that impact us do not originate from the false facade.  There’s something behind that facade, and what we see is…. entirely… a facade. 

That’s why sending the politicians doesn’t change the outcome. 

To get to the core of the issue, we must first stop looking at the Potemkin village and instead look behind it."

"Legislation, rules, regulations and laws are not written by congress. 

The paperwork comes from the assembly of legal and lobbyist foot soldiers on K-Street.

That’s where the ink is put to the paper and the legislative outcomes first originate.

K-Street is where the corporations, multinationals and financial organizations control the process.

If the corporations behind the DC facade want to shift the money, they proactively write the rules, regulations and laws that steer the actual policy outcomes to their financial target or destination.  Their wealth expands and they reward the participants, the politicians.

Most of the entry level politicians are oblivious to where the corporations have proactively moved; however, a few of the politicians -the leadership groups- know exactly where the destination of the legislative intent is going.  The latter are tenured in the power structure behind the facade.

Two private domestic corporations, completely unaffiliated with the constructs of constitutional government, known as the RNC and DNC, require membership in order to participate in the pretense of American democracy. 

The same financial entities that fund the K-Street operation, fund the private political clubs.

We The People, voters, are engaging in their construct to send ‘representatives’ into a political construct that is a facade.

The financial entities on K-Street, those who position wealth and generate the rules to maintain it, are the same financial entities that fund the mechanisms of the two private corporations (RNC/DNC).

The United States system of government is now operating to maintain this construct of common benefit.

The institutions within our government are now operating with the primary purpose of maintaining this system.

Maintaining the Potemkin village is their first line of defense, to stop any larger awakening from recognizing the futility of sending ‘representatives‘ into the woodchipper.

All of the institutions we discuss are mission-focused on preserving the system as described. 

The intelligence community, the federal police, the federal courts and every institution and subsidiary agency within this construct now operate to preserve the DC system.

A system, where the core of the originating activity does not take place in the Potemkin village of our focus.

The two political parties, two private corporations, funded by the multinationals and financial interests, are intended to keep us focused on the village.  As long as we focus on the false front, the system can operate as designed.  The financial institutions behind the village retain and hold the power, the politicians -many unwittingly- fulfill their role, and the bread and circuses are maintained. "

Captain Convey Note

The FAKE Potemkin Village is actually Congress!

There isn't one member of Congress that writes legislation!

Its all written on K Street where paid lawyers write "legislation" according to what paid lobbists tell them to do.

The paid lobbists then sell their product, the K Street constructed "legislation" to members of the Potemkin Village - Congress Members.

It the members of congress don't go along with the K Street Constructed "Legislation" they are minimzed and cut out of the big money corrupting congress - the FAKE Potemkin Village.

The RNC and DNC are actually corporations that represent themselves and NOT the American Voter.

The American voter is used to keep the FAKE Potempkin Village - Congress in business.

We The people are just pawns to the RNC and DNC CORRUPT corporations!

President Donald Trump is working to get reelected in 2024 and TEAR DOWN THE POTEMKIN VILLAGE FACADE!

The Potempkin Village is resisting and trying to have him arrested and put in jail just like third world bananna dictatorships do.

The Potemkin Village fears President Donald Trump.

The Potempkin Village is aware that We The People also are becoming more aware of the FACADE called congress and want to tear down the Potemmkin Village FACADE.

We have your back Sir.

Captain Convey

April 2, 2023 1:35 pm

Reality!

Maintaining the Potemkin village is their first line of defense, to stop any larger awakening from recognizing the futility of sending ‘representatives‘ into the woodchipper.

If reps are going into the wood chipper that means all we are good for is chucking wood.

We need to get rid of the wood chipper, uniparty.

K street korruption.

[georgiaprelawland]

Should Musical Lyrics Be Admissible In Court? — The Mainstream Controversy Amidst The Young Thug RICO Case

By Ona Nwabueze, Oglethorpe University Class of 2024

January 10, 2023

Jeffery Lamar Williams, famously known as Young Thug, is a Grammy-winning rapper who has recently been charged with allegedly violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) along with participating in gang activity. Williams has been detained in Atlanta, Georgia since his arrest on May 9th, 2022. Fans worldwide are shocked as the rapper may face up to 20 years in federal prison [1].

Following his arrest, Willaims house was searched by police. He was charged with three counts of violating the Georgia Substance Control Act, committing a felony with possession of a firearm and machine gun, and one extra count of participating in gang activity. All these charges were added under his RICO indictment. Williams has pleaded not guilty on all counts [1].

Under the Georgia State laws, “Georgia statute defines racketeering more broadly than the federal law does” and “it takes less to prove a pattern of racketeering activity under the Georgia statute than the federal one” [2]. Furthermore, if the state can find some type of pattern of racketeering, it is much easier to indict the accused. The main difference between the Georgia statute and the federal RICO act is that Georgia does not require enterprises to account for racketeering. Additionally, the courts state that charges do not have to occur within the same year, so a RICO case is legally allowed to develop over many years. Normally, investigators wait to build a case when enough of a pattern is present to arrest an individual on a much heavier charge. In order to be convicted of a RICO, the accused must have more than just a few isolated criminal incidents. Beyond reasonable doubt, there has to be a recurring and consistent pattern of unlawful conduct [2].

Young Thug along with over two dozen other named individuals have been alleged to associate with the YSL (Young Slime Life or Young Stoner Life) gang based in Atlanta, Georgia. Prosecutors claim that Williams is one of the founders of this notoriously known gang. Not only is YSL alleged to be a dangerous gang, but it also happened to be the name of William’s music label and brand. Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, states that the indictment of these individuals will help minimize the havoc that they wreaked the local community with violent crimes that include theft, drugs, guns, and murder. Willaims has been accused of not only being one of the ringleaders but also funding some of the YSL activities that led to serious violent and criminal acts [1].

Prosecutors argue that Willaims lyrics in his songs should be taken into account for these charges. Multiple lyrics from his songs have been used in the case to help prosecutors prove that not only is he aware that YSL is a violent gang, but that he is also an avid participant. They state that many of his lyrics aid in "preserving, protecting, and enhancing the reputation, power, and territory of the enterprise [YSL]" [1].

This case had an immense amount of media coverage that helped with the creation of the movement “Protect Black Art.” Many argue that art should not be on trial and is a form of creative expression that should not be used against an individual in court. Kevin Lilies, a famous record executive and co-founder of 300 Entertainment, states that “rappers are storytellers” and that “Black creativity and artistry is being criminalized” [3]. He states that prosecutors choosing to use lyrics in court is a violation of the First Amendment and also punishes Black artists for telling their stories as members of marginalized groups. Many agree that lyrics are not confessions that should be interpreted under the court system. Lilies and thousands of others are upset at the idea of silencing Black artists who want to write about the trauma and hardships that may come with their lifestyle. The petitions to protect Black art aims to add legislation on a federal and state level that will limit prosecutors' use of lyrics and other creative expression outlets in trials. This petition has been signed by over 75,000 people and has gained high media coverage [3].

The media continues to be in a frenzy and debate on the lawfulness of using lyrics in a court case. Some side with him and the idea of protecting Black art while others argue that words have consequences regardless of their creative intent. Moreover, Willaim’s case continues to develop and the lyrics were used in court by prosecutors to further his indictment. While Williams' lawyers are hopeful for a not-guilty verdict, prosecutors aim to put the alleged YSL gang leader behind bars.

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[1] ABC News Network. (n.d.). ABC News. Retrieved January 10, 2023, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/young-thug-faces-trial-rico-case-rap-lyrics/story?id=96131812

[2] Rico. Georgia Criminal Lawyer. (n.d.). Retrieved January 10, 2023, from https://www.georgiacriminallawyer.com/rico

[3] Art on Trial: Protect Black Art. Change.org. (n.d.). Retrieved January 10, 2023, from https://www.change.org/p/art-on-trial-protect-black-art

[sublimeobservationarcade]

US Supreme Court Slow Walks Trump Immunity Claim Appeal & Stay

SCOTUS has virtually guaranteed that Donald Trump will not be tried for election subversion prior to the Presidential election of 2024. US Supreme Court slow walks Trump immunity claim appeal and stay from prosecution. By deciding to take the case it has undermined the unanimous denial of Trump’s claims by the federal court of appeals. The stacking of SCOTUS with conservative GOP aligned justices by Trump is obviously paying benefits. The legal rule of law was really the last hope for America in holding Donald Trump accountable for attempts to subvert the Constitution in 2020. The US is now an international disgrace and no longer can be considered a leading democratic nation. “The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be tried on criminal charges that he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In a one-page unsigned order, the justices ordered a federal appeals court to continue to keep on hold its ruling rejecting Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution, and they fast-tracked the case for oral argument in late April.” (https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/02/supreme-court-takes-up-trump-immunity-appeal/)

Democracy On Death Row Thanks To SCOTUS & Trump

It is a sad day for democratic Americans who believe in the rule of law. Wealth and influence have gazumped both the institutions of democracy and justice in the United States of America. A virtual mob boss and former President has grifted and grafted his way to another contest for the highest office in the land. Even though Trump says  the Presidency isn’t an officer of the nation and that any election he doesn’t win is rigged and the result of voter fraud. American democracy is a laughing stock because how can you have a candidate running who shows no respect for the electoral process! Corruption, bullying, and undue influence is so completely prevalent within the Republican Party that it is a one man show. There are no people of integrity or courage anywhere within the GOP. Russian subversion is an everyday occurrence within the Republican Party in this day and age. They have no shame and no real comprehension of how much they have lost the plot.

SCOTUS Delays & Slow Walking Trump Cases

It is patently obvious that former President Trump does not have complete immunity from prosecution for things like subverting the electoral process or murdering opponents. The federal court of appeals ruled unanimously against his appeals on this basis. SCOTUS could have refused to take the case and refused to grant a stay from the ongoing prosecution. That they have chosen to hear the case is all about delaying the trial. The American people deserve to know if the man standing for the Presidency is guilty of these indictments and only a fair trial would have decided this. Now, they will have to go to the polls without clarification on this crucial question.

Clarence & Ginny Thomas & Their Billionaire’s Big Money Influence Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife Ginny was involved in the Trump camp crimes and yet there is no evidence that Clarence Thomas has recused himself. Exposes have revealed billionaire Harlan Crow showering gifts and money on Clarence Thomas over many years. SCOTUS justices have little to no compunction to behave ethically by law in the US. It is another lack of oversight within the system. In America, if you reach the top you get to do whatever you want, it seems. Hard and fast laws are only for the little people, the poor, and the ordinary schmucks. Billionaires and their circle of friends are immune from prosecution in the US, by the evidence we are now witnessing. This is a republic of elites and oligarchs who sail above the illusion of democratic norms. Democracy is for suckers, according to Trump. Robert Sudha Hamilton is the author of Money Matters: Navigating Credit, Debt, and Financial Freedom.  ©WordsForWeb Read the full article

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