This has been a disastrous week—one for the record books, truly—in Trumpland. Three separate calamities went down this week, and we would be remiss to focus on just any one of them. It’s difficult to even find a common thread other than to observe that it’s all pretty terrible for the guy at the top. Let’s take a quick look at them each and explore some common questions and takeaways.
This is great news. For me there is an unanswered question in all of this that maybe you can help me with.
Back in the 1990s Trump Taj Mahal pleaded nolo contendere to money laundering in Atlantic City, and paid over $1 million in fines. Trump Taj Mahal’s parent company was Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. That always seemed to me to indicate that at least one of Trump’s businesses had a felony conviction even before the 2016 election. Why did that not loom more largely in the 2016 election? And since it did not, will it make any difference to his base to have yet one more corporate conviction to his credit?
This is all great news for the country, however, something is nagging at me. A worst case scenario. What if Manchin and Sinema's lust for power and control makes them decide to use the ploy of threatening to leave the Democratic party, giving control to the Republicans, unless they get their way on bills? I don't trust either of them. This white knuckling our way through elections every 2 years, wondering if democracy will survive, is exhausting. Unless trump and all of his co-conspirators around the country and in Congress, are held accountable, this exhausting cycle will continue for generations. I'm just so tired.
Thanks for this synopsis-lots of reason for some hope-at least in sidelining Trump. I’m still baffled by the slim margin by which Warnock won considering the obvious deficiencies of his opponent. I realize many vote for party not the person-but still. My concern now is Desantis (I live in Fla) and the loyal maga followers who remain dogged in their anger, hatred, and viciousness in defense of Trump and the corrupt GOP. Desantis’ win has emboldened them in their willingness to give voice to their hatred and anger-this state is truly filled some sick and sad folks.
From my own understanding, NY would be the most likely to convict the traitor. They complain that Americans voted him into office. I have tried to explain that while NY knew he was a criminal Americans didn’t know. I didn’t vote for him just bc he was a reprehensible candidate but had no clue beyond that.
It’s a Christmas miracle lol! Although I still find it mind boggling how he still has a hold on so many people. I know people use the term “cult” jokingly, but that’s exactly what it is and it’s very scary. Hopefully they can be deprogrammed in the near future.
This is great news, and I'm slowly gaining faith that rational, fact-based decision-making and tough, fair law enforcement officials who fight relentlessly for the rule of law may pull the country back from the brink. Jay, I don't know if it is in your bailiwick, but if it is, could you comment on news analysis about failures of New York State Democrats that resulted in losses in the House? It sounds like the NY Democratic Party is nearly as incompetent as the Florida DP.
Just NOT understanding how Donald & Company can get away with all of this and how Donald can still be able to run for president 2024. This fact is even making things 100 times as scary than everything that has been laid out before us. Where are we headed?
It would be nice if there were actual consequences for the criminal actions of TFG’s organization. Sadly he’s been getting loans from deeply shady/corrupt sources for years.
It apears that the law may finally be closing in on Donald Trump. This brings joy to my heart. And based on the rules in our Constitution and the heinous things that he has done, I do not see how he can possibly run for he highest office in our land. For the sake of America, his rhetoric must be stopped.
This is great news. For me there is an unanswered question in all of this that maybe you can help me with.
Back in the 1990s Trump Taj Mahal pleaded nolo contendere to money laundering in Atlantic City, and paid over $1 million in fines. Trump Taj Mahal’s parent company was Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. That always seemed to me to indicate that at least one of Trump’s businesses had a felony conviction even before the 2016 election. Why did that not loom more largely in the 2016 election? And since it did not, will it make any difference to his base to have yet one more corporate conviction to his credit?
This is all great news for the country, however, something is nagging at me. A worst case scenario. What if Manchin and Sinema's lust for power and control makes them decide to use the ploy of threatening to leave the Democratic party, giving control to the Republicans, unless they get their way on bills? I don't trust either of them. This white knuckling our way through elections every 2 years, wondering if democracy will survive, is exhausting. Unless trump and all of his co-conspirators around the country and in Congress, are held accountable, this exhausting cycle will continue for generations. I'm just so tired.
Will we ever sing "Ding, Dong the Witch is Dead"?
https://www.humortimes.com/105026/what-happened-to-the-wicked-witch/
Thanks for this synopsis-lots of reason for some hope-at least in sidelining Trump. I’m still baffled by the slim margin by which Warnock won considering the obvious deficiencies of his opponent. I realize many vote for party not the person-but still. My concern now is Desantis (I live in Fla) and the loyal maga followers who remain dogged in their anger, hatred, and viciousness in defense of Trump and the corrupt GOP. Desantis’ win has emboldened them in their willingness to give voice to their hatred and anger-this state is truly filled some sick and sad folks.
From my own understanding, NY would be the most likely to convict the traitor. They complain that Americans voted him into office. I have tried to explain that while NY knew he was a criminal Americans didn’t know. I didn’t vote for him just bc he was a reprehensible candidate but had no clue beyond that.
Another great piece, Jay. So much uplifting, good news. It's nice to see things going firmly in the right direction. Please keep up the good fight!
No doubt we all wish the long arm of the law and the arc of justice were a bit shorter, but this is damn good news!
Bragg didn’t fire the two prosecutors; they quit.
It’s a Christmas miracle lol! Although I still find it mind boggling how he still has a hold on so many people. I know people use the term “cult” jokingly, but that’s exactly what it is and it’s very scary. Hopefully they can be deprogrammed in the near future.
This is great news, and I'm slowly gaining faith that rational, fact-based decision-making and tough, fair law enforcement officials who fight relentlessly for the rule of law may pull the country back from the brink. Jay, I don't know if it is in your bailiwick, but if it is, could you comment on news analysis about failures of New York State Democrats that resulted in losses in the House? It sounds like the NY Democratic Party is nearly as incompetent as the Florida DP.
Just NOT understanding how Donald & Company can get away with all of this and how Donald can still be able to run for president 2024. This fact is even making things 100 times as scary than everything that has been laid out before us. Where are we headed?
Not a good day for the former president. Pobrecito.
Thanks, feeling hopeful.
Thank you for the summary.
It would be nice if there were actual consequences for the criminal actions of TFG’s organization. Sadly he’s been getting loans from deeply shady/corrupt sources for years.
Hope is alive I really want to see his a$$ nailed to the wall prison orange will match his skin tone perfectly
It apears that the law may finally be closing in on Donald Trump. This brings joy to my heart. And based on the rules in our Constitution and the heinous things that he has done, I do not see how he can possibly run for he highest office in our land. For the sake of America, his rhetoric must be stopped.