It was another moment for the GOP to shake itself loose from the former president. With news of a likely and imminent indictment from a grand jury in Manhattan swirling, GOP leaders faced a few choices: support the rule of law and let the process work as intended; remain silent in the face of what likely will be mounting criminal charges against Donald Trump; or rush to prove they are still beholden to him and go on the attack.
I saw a woman who put out a video stating her dream for this whole situation. trump is indicted in NY and gets processed. Waiting for him in the lobby. Fanni Willis to escort him to GA. He gets processed. Waiting in the lobby. Jack Smith to escort him to DC. Indictment trifecta. She ended her video with, a girl can dream. Unlikely, of course, but it would be amazing. I'm just waiting for consequences for Jordan, McCarthy, and the others for overstepping their authority, among other things. It's like living in a really bad mafia movie. Certainly doesn't help with the media more than willing to push the GOP talking points without challenge or perspective.
The charges of infidelity and fathering a child out of wedlock destroyed John Edward’s career even after charges were dropped. The difference between Trump and Edwards is Trump has no good reputation to ruin.
“I’m directing relevant committees to immediately investigate if federal funds are being used to subvert our democracy by interfering in elections with politically motivated prosecutions,” McCarthy wrote.'
So he's going to have them investigate DeSantis having 20 voters arrested in 2020 for running afoul of the legislature's restrictions of a voter-approved constitutional amendment?
If conservatives were smart, they would recognize that the GOP has been fully captured by extremists and begin the work of constructing a worthy replacement political party. The MAGA fanatics are fully committed to destruction. Democracy, and if they can’t manage that, then they will complete the self-destruction of the GOP.
America, as currently structured, requires two competent competing parties willing to govern. I would prefer a multiparty system, but that is not likely. A single party state, by either party will threaten democracy.
Many of the individuals currently denouncing the investigation and prosecution of Donald Trump are themselves individuals who are (or should be) nervous about whether THEY will also be held accountable before a court of law. They have copied and expanded upon the Trumpian tactic of heavily politicizing various judicial processes, and then turning around and claiming that the procedures should be considered invalid BECAUSE they have been politicized. Since every single thing in American public life has been politicized in recent years, that almost removes doing so as an argument.
I honestly don't see how GOP recovers from the sheer mass of all this filth they had brought upon themselves. I am sure you have already heard about Santilli's demands for execution of Obama, should Trump be arrested - and that is all but commonplace among the GOP following these days.
It's neither here nor there to rank and file GOP voters (aka the fascist crowd).
They will prop up the fascist figurehead as long as he remains useful, as a tool for power. When he is no longer useful, they will find others.
It is a mistake to focus on the figurehead- the fascist crowd is the source everything that is currently wrong in the country, and they have been intent on constructing an apartheid state at the national level for decades.
From NPR: Since Saturday, there have been at least a dozen fundraising emails sent out in Trump's name about his impending "arrest" (plus about half a dozen more trying to shape the narrative).
This strategy isn't new for Trump. Here's how it works: Post something provocative. Generate attention and headlines. Use said headlines to raise money. Pound the table. Trigger liberals. Send the right into a protective rage. Rinse. Repeat.
I hate the statement that this is politically motivated. It's all "politically motivated" to them until the shoe is on the other foot- if this had been Biden or Obama they would be singing a whole different tune. That's honestly how I put it to people who say "they are just out to get tRump"... I ask- who would you be believing if it were a Dem? The justice dept or them? Then ask why this is any different. All the hypocrisy is exhausting
I saw a woman who put out a video stating her dream for this whole situation. trump is indicted in NY and gets processed. Waiting for him in the lobby. Fanni Willis to escort him to GA. He gets processed. Waiting in the lobby. Jack Smith to escort him to DC. Indictment trifecta. She ended her video with, a girl can dream. Unlikely, of course, but it would be amazing. I'm just waiting for consequences for Jordan, McCarthy, and the others for overstepping their authority, among other things. It's like living in a really bad mafia movie. Certainly doesn't help with the media more than willing to push the GOP talking points without challenge or perspective.
Always remember the unshakeable rules of conservatives. It's ok when they do it and it's not a problem until it affects them.
Oh and the last rule, they make the rules
Strange to call the indictment/investigation a “politically charged” matter, when all tRump's apparent choices (crimes) were politically motivated.
The charges of infidelity and fathering a child out of wedlock destroyed John Edward’s career even after charges were dropped. The difference between Trump and Edwards is Trump has no good reputation to ruin.
“I’m directing relevant committees to immediately investigate if federal funds are being used to subvert our democracy by interfering in elections with politically motivated prosecutions,” McCarthy wrote.'
So he's going to have them investigate DeSantis having 20 voters arrested in 2020 for running afoul of the legislature's restrictions of a voter-approved constitutional amendment?
To Republicans claiming these investigations are politically motivated I say “Benghazi”.
And to those clutching their pearls at the idea of the party in power wanting to jail their political opponents I say “Lock her up.”
Their hypocrisy knows no bounds and EVERY REPUBLICAN ACCUSATION IS A CONFESSION. EVERY TIME.
If conservatives were smart, they would recognize that the GOP has been fully captured by extremists and begin the work of constructing a worthy replacement political party. The MAGA fanatics are fully committed to destruction. Democracy, and if they can’t manage that, then they will complete the self-destruction of the GOP.
America, as currently structured, requires two competent competing parties willing to govern. I would prefer a multiparty system, but that is not likely. A single party state, by either party will threaten democracy.
Many of the individuals currently denouncing the investigation and prosecution of Donald Trump are themselves individuals who are (or should be) nervous about whether THEY will also be held accountable before a court of law. They have copied and expanded upon the Trumpian tactic of heavily politicizing various judicial processes, and then turning around and claiming that the procedures should be considered invalid BECAUSE they have been politicized. Since every single thing in American public life has been politicized in recent years, that almost removes doing so as an argument.
I honestly don't see how GOP recovers from the sheer mass of all this filth they had brought upon themselves. I am sure you have already heard about Santilli's demands for execution of Obama, should Trump be arrested - and that is all but commonplace among the GOP following these days.
OH! It's just a "bookkeeping error"... sigh.
'I remain skeptical that it will help him.'
It's neither here nor there to rank and file GOP voters (aka the fascist crowd).
They will prop up the fascist figurehead as long as he remains useful, as a tool for power. When he is no longer useful, they will find others.
It is a mistake to focus on the figurehead- the fascist crowd is the source everything that is currently wrong in the country, and they have been intent on constructing an apartheid state at the national level for decades.
From NPR: Since Saturday, there have been at least a dozen fundraising emails sent out in Trump's name about his impending "arrest" (plus about half a dozen more trying to shape the narrative).
This strategy isn't new for Trump. Here's how it works: Post something provocative. Generate attention and headlines. Use said headlines to raise money. Pound the table. Trigger liberals. Send the right into a protective rage. Rinse. Repeat.
I hate the statement that this is politically motivated. It's all "politically motivated" to them until the shoe is on the other foot- if this had been Biden or Obama they would be singing a whole different tune. That's honestly how I put it to people who say "they are just out to get tRump"... I ask- who would you be believing if it were a Dem? The justice dept or them? Then ask why this is any different. All the hypocrisy is exhausting
I honestly am looking forward to his mug shot :)
Both of these guys look completely out of their depth and panicked.
Us living "in interesting times" still continues. How long, oh lord? How long?😵
Of course Trump managed to get in a transphobic potshot while complaining about DeSantis