I'm beginning to wonder if we shouldn't start over with a blank page to redesign our judicial systems. Or maybe we just need a LOT better method of qualifying judges for our court system.
It seems Trump is being given breaks, delays, and assistance from State and Federal; civil and criminal courts at every level.
The claim that "no one is above the law" is now reduced to a silly pretense.
America should be shamed and outraged.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/trump-bond-reduced-new-york-fraud-case/
Accountable: (definition)
"subject to the obligation to explain, justify, or report something, or responsible or answerable."
After a full trial in NY State and a 30 day reprieve for payment of the judgement against him, does anyone think Trump has been held accountable after today's appeals court decision?
Does anyone think "the law" has been fairly applied in dealing with him?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/trump-bond-reduced-new-york-fraud-case/
Friends, we must rise up in protest for this misguided entertainment industry trend.
We DO NOT need more dystopian, apocalyptic movies telling us humanity is on its way out.
We DO need more thoughtful, intelligent movies about humanity's promise. We need to see people working together and solving problems.
Remember Guinan 's quote from Star Trek:
"When a man is convinced he's going to die tomorrow, he'll probably find a way to make it happen."
#movies
#hope
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/02/hollywood-movies-2024
NFL coaches today are so impatient. It takes some time to learn from mistakes to become a really good QB.
Today, coaches just want to draft/trade for, their "franchise" QB and start winning right away.
HOF Terry Bradshaw was the overall #1 selection in the 1970 draft. He only started 4 games his first year and threw 26 interceptions.
HOF Tom Brady was drafted in the 6th round in 2000. He started 0 games his first year and passed for 6 yds in his only first year appearance.
It seems inappropriate to me that an NFL game begins with singing the National Anthem and waving the flag.
It's a ballgame in a league of pro football players. It doesn't really have any relationship to the country or patriotism. To imply or suggest that it does is dishonest and off putting, implying you aren't a real American if you don't like football. It's reminiscent of the MAGA slogan.
Let's get rid of flags and prayers at our ballgames, shall we?
Concerned about fair elections next year in the midst of gerrymandering, fake/alternate electors, etc.?
Wish we could ditch the Electoral College and just have a national election by popular vote?
Check out the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). It's easier to implement than a Constitutional Amendment. And it's already in progress.
Call your State Representatives.
https://act.commoncause.org/petitions/fix-the-broken-electoral-college-pass-national-popular-vote/
And STILL President Biden and the Democratic Party have no announced plan to fix the Supreme Court.
Think that might be a really effective campaign issue ?
#saveamerica
#USpolitics
#supremecourt
#trumpjustice
#justice
#news
Who nominated these geniuses?
Oh yeah -- 6 of the 9 current, sitting Supremes were nominated by Republican Presidents.
#saveamerica
#USpolitics
#supremecourt
#trumpjustice
#justice
#news
t's unbelievable.
The lack of awareness and good judgement of the highest ranked federal judges in America.
What? -- it's as if they locked themselves inside a big building across from the Capital some years ago and
never watch or listen to the news, or have any contact with the outside world.
I mean, why would there be an urgent need to show whether Trump is above the law or not?
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/22/supreme-court-trump-immunity-question-00133117
#saveamerica
#USpolitics
#supremecourt
#trumpjustice
#justice
#news
I'm shocked by the approaching speed of potentially catastrophic political and legal events.
The Jan 5 deadline for approving the Colorado primary GOP ballot is really soon.
Can we possibly get a US Supreme Court decision before then?
Can Trump delay and obfuscate to push the DC federal trial until after the Nov election?
Read my thoughts about 2024 and how it got this messed up.
https://medium.com/@steveloudermilk/ready-or-not-4f9097e18917
Yeah, well I am a consumer of products, care about the values of the companies I support, vote in every election, never been on Tik-Tok and don't want to be.
So maybe dial back the viral/tech crap and dial up the attention you give to the environment, the health of society, and quality service/products for your consumers.
There's lots of people like me who will notice.
https://www.axios.com/2023/12/16/crisis-expert-molly-mcpherson-tiktok-reputation
I think this kind of dystopian crap is completely irresponsible. Is there no one in the film industry who realizes we badly need inspiration and hope, not pessimism and despair?
Everyone needs to go an see the Disney film, "Tomorrowland", and avoid Alex Garland and A24 Entertainment.
https://mashable.com/article/civil-war-a24-alex-garland-trailer
I think these greedy pro sports team owners should be forced to change the team names when they move their arenas out of the city.
Virginia Capitals !@#$% ☹️
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/13/capitals-wizards-move-alexandria-potomac-yard/
Ladies and Gents, I give you the totally clueless and tone deaf ACLU:
Now they've gone to Court in support of the NRA as well as Trump.
How dare a Federal Court impose a gag order on Trump. How dare the NY Dept. of Financial Svcs advise banks should consider the reputational risks of doing business with the NRA.
The ACLU can't see the forest for the trees. I'm glad I'm no longer a member or giving them any of my money.
#nra
#freespeech
#news
Corporate America, News Media, moral, intelligent citizens everywhere:
Why the hell are you still associating/using X(Twitter) in any way whatsoever? #$%%&
#musk
#twitter
#X
#socialmedia
#getaclue
#news
#newsmedia
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/09/business/alex-jones-restored-x-elon-musk-poll/index.html
For President Magill, the punishment is loss of her job.
For 45, we're still waiting for justice to be done.
(But never fear. No one is above the law you know). 🤨
"Free speech" in America does (and should not) be 100% free of restrictions. There are things which Americans should not be free to say.
Advocating genocide against any group.
Threatening physical harm of public officials, court officials, or trial witnesses.
There are other examples.
The former Univ of Pennsylvania President and the former 45th U.S. President have demonstrated their lack of understanding as well as their lack of morals concerning this issue.
#upenn
#trump
#freespeech
Good morning, everyone.
An important read.
https://forward.com/opinion/572855/calling-for-genocide-is-antisemitic-liz-magill-upenn
When I read about the horrible news and developments in our country and around the world every day, I frequently slap my head and mutter
"that's unbelievable".
But this story truly merits that description like no other.
Has Texas become some impoverished, third world, fascist country?
#texas
#abortion
#fascism
#news
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/08/texas-abortion-lawsuit-ken-paxton/
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