Never forget, Trump enrolled all these crazies with his Obama birth certificate lie. Checking the date, August 4, 1961, I delivered the edition of the Honolulu Advertiser that contained his birth announcement to my customers in Kailua.
Thanks for the update. I knew he had been arrested on the outstanding warrant, but the results of sweeping his vehicle were not public. This shit is not going to end in my lifetime. There are too many unwrapped folks, too many damned guns, and too much opportunity. Fuck John Roberts.
I think you are giving them too much credit Margo, I would think their collective IQ’s are equivalent to a doorknob that might open to a warm room but more probably into a fetid basement.
That’s nuts, I know we have got some crazies, maybe we need to rethink prison as being rehabilitating, and go back to it being punishing. You can’t yell FIRE in a theatre, how is it that all of those people aren’t in jail, still?
I thought the rehabilitation thing was buried deep in the past and nowadays, prison is ONLY about punishment. these crazies just aren't in there long enough to have their "spirits" broken.
I'm trying to remember who it was on tv last week who maintained that TFF's tweets (or whatever and wherever they are) are not-so-subtly calling for someone to murder Smith.
Lucian, this is my first read of the day. It is morning in India, where I live. I do not feel afraid here, but I do in the US. I don’t even want to travel there anymore. I grew up in New York City in the ‘6o’s ffs! I am happy to know the Secret Service and DC police watch over Obama and Michelle. But all you need is that one second of inattention....I can’t even go there. Have a good Friday to all!
I agree.It is coming.With a proliferation of weapons, some of them military grade and a frothing of the mouth ex-POTUS and members of Congress embracing fascism, there may be a reckoning.The importance of our votes cannot be undermined.I am hopeful that the younger generation is becoming mobilized and energized to take this right-wing regressive and dangerous bull by the horns.We all must step our game up to help them.
I was born into Jim Crow... Now just seventy years later they want me to die in Jim Crow 2. I'm too old and tired for this shit! But I want better for those I will leave behind. So what's my plan...
I hope and pray that with every egregious "decision" made by the scurrilous six as they roll back rights, with every revelation of the coup plotters, with all the daily horrific fascist activities-statements-and 2024 plans, hundreds of thousands of true Americans will rise to stand beside you as we all keep on keeping on. May our collective numbers swamp those who seek to destroy.
Apparently, Roberts forgot about the Voting Rights Act decision - because it was almost a week ago - that endorsed the proposition that district lines drawn to discriminate against Black voters were illegal.
Selective memory; selective use of precedent; selective use/understanding of history A great crew of selective pickers at SCOTUS......OOPS---The Reactionary Six, not the Vigilant Three..............
I interpreted that as his trying to undo the damage he did in the Shelby County case. I know I'm probably giving the rich, sanctimonious prick more credit than he deserves...
Patris! I wanted to agree, wholeheartedly, with the key conclusions and views in general you set out in your posts about post-WW2 Greece, and thank you for that level of detail.
ANOTHER "one of those days," complete with power outage in this 77-unit building, has me about to log off until tomorrow - but clearly we can explore the many fascinating issues and complicated historical legacy connected with all of that eventually!
This will not be the end. They are encouraged, supported, slapped on the wrist and cheered on. I don't know that all the prosecutions so far, yet to come and even tRump's, whether or not he is convicted and/or imprisoned, will stop this crazy. The genie cannot be put back in the bottle. The sense of grievance these people cultivate and embrace is beyond my ken. Their hatred, violence and anger will not alter the trajectory of their lives except for the worse. And ours as well. That GOP politicians are going all in with the MAGAt crowd to undermine and destroy faith in our democratic system shows their unfitness for office and their refusal to honor and uphold the oaths they swore. Lies are now the currency of the far right party. I am not optimistic for the future of our democracy.
Thanks for the alert (I don't watch a lot of tv or radio--unless for music....) Jan 6 fallout for sure. And the SCOTUS/Roberts fantasy is beyond dangerous and wrongheaded concerning race and a few other things. The van with explosives roaming Obama's neighborhood is, alas, a reminder that there are people ready to be violent----not looking forward to the rest of this summer
I read on a Twitter (if you can trust it) that the Former Guy had posted Obama's Washington D.C. address in a Truth Social post. The inference being "here is where you can find him." If that is true (anyone know?), TFG has a lot more to answer for.
Let’s quit assuming there is an ounce of integrity among the Radical Six--nothing was “forgotten”; this isn’t “naive te”; this isn’t even “ideology.” The Radical Six OWE their positions to NEONAZI FASCIST BILLIONAIRES and apparently, they continue to accept “gifts” from them. The Radical Six are in collusion to weaken this democracy. They are, in fact, traitors--and in Clarence and Ginni Thomas’s cases--insurrectionists that should have been arrested for their roles in theJan. 6 coup attempt.
It was a matter of time, you know. The Trump cult is out there, armed to the teeth and mad that Obama ever became POTUS.
But no, racism doesn't exist, according to the Supreme Court, we should just keep moving on, nothing to see here.
I think this is a powder keg waiting to go off, just like a few years ago. Everyone is jumpy, hot, tired and sick. The summer is just starting, too.
Never forget, Trump enrolled all these crazies with his Obama birth certificate lie. Checking the date, August 4, 1961, I delivered the edition of the Honolulu Advertiser that contained his birth announcement to my customers in Kailua.
Thanks for the update. I knew he had been arrested on the outstanding warrant, but the results of sweeping his vehicle were not public. This shit is not going to end in my lifetime. There are too many unwrapped folks, too many damned guns, and too much opportunity. Fuck John Roberts.
And the horse he rode in on.
Too many crazy, suggestible people with an IQ the equivalent of a warm room.
And as recent former presidents go, this jerk picked the wrong one. I'll see myself out.
I think you are giving them too much credit Margo, I would think their collective IQ’s are equivalent to a doorknob that might open to a warm room but more probably into a fetid basement.
Describes Trump, also.
Yes, Margo, “the wrong one.”
Love your characteristic common sense seasoned with wit, Margo.
Thanks much. That was the basis of a rewarding career in journalism.
Do tell!
You might try Google...
Felony Fleeing
while WHITE.
Taken into custody.
NOT SHOT.
Only, and I mean ONLY "upside" to that is it lessens the potential of making this filth some kind of "martyr for the cause of white supremacy."
point well taken...
Precisely
Obama received over 100 death threats every day of his presidency. Ten of these daily threats were serious enough to warrant further investigation.
That’s nuts, I know we have got some crazies, maybe we need to rethink prison as being rehabilitating, and go back to it being punishing. You can’t yell FIRE in a theatre, how is it that all of those people aren’t in jail, still?
I thought the rehabilitation thing was buried deep in the past and nowadays, prison is ONLY about punishment. these crazies just aren't in there long enough to have their "spirits" broken.
I'm trying to remember who it was on tv last week who maintained that TFF's tweets (or whatever and wherever they are) are not-so-subtly calling for someone to murder Smith.
Lucian, this is my first read of the day. It is morning in India, where I live. I do not feel afraid here, but I do in the US. I don’t even want to travel there anymore. I grew up in New York City in the ‘6o’s ffs! I am happy to know the Secret Service and DC police watch over Obama and Michelle. But all you need is that one second of inattention....I can’t even go there. Have a good Friday to all!
you've always been pretty lucky, Liz. and I see the trend is continuing, damn your eyes.
I agree.It is coming.With a proliferation of weapons, some of them military grade and a frothing of the mouth ex-POTUS and members of Congress embracing fascism, there may be a reckoning.The importance of our votes cannot be undermined.I am hopeful that the younger generation is becoming mobilized and energized to take this right-wing regressive and dangerous bull by the horns.We all must step our game up to help them.
Agree 100%.
I was born into Jim Crow... Now just seventy years later they want me to die in Jim Crow 2. I'm too old and tired for this shit! But I want better for those I will leave behind. So what's my plan...
I hope and pray that with every egregious "decision" made by the scurrilous six as they roll back rights, with every revelation of the coup plotters, with all the daily horrific fascist activities-statements-and 2024 plans, hundreds of thousands of true Americans will rise to stand beside you as we all keep on keeping on. May our collective numbers swamp those who seek to destroy.
Somehow the thread refreshed and I replied to Edward Furey with what was meant as reply to you, Jerrie...
Keep on keepin' on, what else is there?
Yeah. No more racism.
In a friggin' pig's eye!
Apparently, Roberts forgot about the Voting Rights Act decision - because it was almost a week ago - that endorsed the proposition that district lines drawn to discriminate against Black voters were illegal.
Selective memory; selective use of precedent; selective use/understanding of history A great crew of selective pickers at SCOTUS......OOPS---The Reactionary Six, not the Vigilant Three..............
I interpreted that as his trying to undo the damage he did in the Shelby County case. I know I'm probably giving the rich, sanctimonious prick more credit than he deserves...
Keep on keepin' on, what else is there?
Desperate times for the former jackass’ supporters. Time to supplement the secret service protection of Dem leaders with competent security.
Patris! I wanted to agree, wholeheartedly, with the key conclusions and views in general you set out in your posts about post-WW2 Greece, and thank you for that level of detail.
ANOTHER "one of those days," complete with power outage in this 77-unit building, has me about to log off until tomorrow - but clearly we can explore the many fascinating issues and complicated historical legacy connected with all of that eventually!
I fear for us, all of us
This will not be the end. They are encouraged, supported, slapped on the wrist and cheered on. I don't know that all the prosecutions so far, yet to come and even tRump's, whether or not he is convicted and/or imprisoned, will stop this crazy. The genie cannot be put back in the bottle. The sense of grievance these people cultivate and embrace is beyond my ken. Their hatred, violence and anger will not alter the trajectory of their lives except for the worse. And ours as well. That GOP politicians are going all in with the MAGAt crowd to undermine and destroy faith in our democratic system shows their unfitness for office and their refusal to honor and uphold the oaths they swore. Lies are now the currency of the far right party. I am not optimistic for the future of our democracy.
Thanks for the alert (I don't watch a lot of tv or radio--unless for music....) Jan 6 fallout for sure. And the SCOTUS/Roberts fantasy is beyond dangerous and wrongheaded concerning race and a few other things. The van with explosives roaming Obama's neighborhood is, alas, a reminder that there are people ready to be violent----not looking forward to the rest of this summer
I read on a Twitter (if you can trust it) that the Former Guy had posted Obama's Washington D.C. address in a Truth Social post. The inference being "here is where you can find him." If that is true (anyone know?), TFG has a lot more to answer for.
I heard NBC reporter Ryan Reilly say that Friday afternoon in an MSNBC piece on the guy who just got busted.
Let’s quit assuming there is an ounce of integrity among the Radical Six--nothing was “forgotten”; this isn’t “naive te”; this isn’t even “ideology.” The Radical Six OWE their positions to NEONAZI FASCIST BILLIONAIRES and apparently, they continue to accept “gifts” from them. The Radical Six are in collusion to weaken this democracy. They are, in fact, traitors--and in Clarence and Ginni Thomas’s cases--insurrectionists that should have been arrested for their roles in theJan. 6 coup attempt.