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Trump fried by Congress today
Oh man ! Trump got filleted and deep fried today while the House of Representatives examined the Mueller Report, questioning legal experts.
It was clear from the legal experts, 2 law professors, and also John Dean, who gave historical perspective and the parallels between the situation with Trump and with Nixon.
Much like on here, the Republicans kept trying to change the topic from the Mueller report, or make excuses for the president, or attack the messengers, especially Dean.
However, the consensus was clear, that at least 4 of the 10 obstruction of justice incidences in the Mueller Report would hold up in court for all the criteria and together with the other 6 and the other partially obstructive, would show consistent intent and multiple counts.
I don't see how impeachment would not happen, unless Trump resigns.
Even if they find nothing from all the other investigations and his financial records, Trump is done. Even if the Senate obstructs justice by not voting to remove him from office,
there will be a revolt, when it comes to election time. And that's before all the other witnesses testify. When all is said & done, he's going to be more done than burned toast.
Below is the video of the opening statement from Dean.
I also watched the complete session, which I doubt most of you will have the patience to do.
It was clear from the legal experts, 2 law professors, and also John Dean, who gave historical perspective and the parallels between the situation with Trump and with Nixon.
Much like on here, the Republicans kept trying to change the topic from the Mueller report, or make excuses for the president, or attack the messengers, especially Dean.
However, the consensus was clear, that at least 4 of the 10 obstruction of justice incidences in the Mueller Report would hold up in court for all the criteria and together with the other 6 and the other partially obstructive, would show consistent intent and multiple counts.
I don't see how impeachment would not happen, unless Trump resigns.
Even if they find nothing from all the other investigations and his financial records, Trump is done. Even if the Senate obstructs justice by not voting to remove him from office,
there will be a revolt, when it comes to election time. And that's before all the other witnesses testify. When all is said & done, he's going to be more done than burned toast.
Below is the video of the opening statement from Dean.
I also watched the complete session, which I doubt most of you will have the patience to do.
Jared answers some questions.....and dodges others
with analysis by Colbert. 
"I wasn't part of that."
"I wasn't part of that."
Post-election - now what?
Yesterday saw the biggest shift in Danish politics - ever!
One party was effectively halved, making it VERY difficult for them to get pretty much anything done. The party in question is the Danish People Party, or simply DPP. Their political agenda is to "protect Danish values", by making sure that we all eat pork, because that is apparently a Danish tradition. Granted, most of the meat we eat here is pork or pork-related, but it's not written into our Constitution, that we HAVE to eat it. One of their figures is gonna give up his seat to someone else, which makes me smile. It's one of two political parties that I despise.
The second one is called "Tight Course", and their agenda is simple: Denmark must deport every non-Western person who has received asylum and is not a native-born citizen of one Denmark's neighboring countries. Denmark must deport every non-Western person who isn't a Danish citizen. For non-Westerners with temporary visas, the visa will not be renewed. Non-Westerners with permanent legal status should also have their status revoked and be deported.
Foreigners who have received Danish citizenship by the legal naturalization process should have their citizenship reevaluated, with the assumption that it will be annulled. Foreigners who have received asylum in Denmark, should of course be deported immediately, given that the foundation for asylum is no longer valid. This applies to their offspring, as well. Thus, deportations to Bosnia and Kosovo obviously must begin immediately.
Every person without legal status in Denmark shall be interned until they can be deported. Individuals who lack legal status while they wait for response to a visa application will be deported while the case is under review. If deportation isn't possible, the applicant should be interned while the application is reviewed
Sound familiar?
However, there are a few things that prevent that from happening:
1: We have religious freedom in Denmark. You are free to practice any religion you want to, free from persecution.
2: There is something called human rights, that dictate that everyone is to be treated fairly - even if you don't agree with the person.
3: They need to be a huge party with majority, before they can even begin to execute their agenda
Now, regarding Tight Course, they needed 2% of the total votes to be able to get into Folketinget, and they received 1.7%. That means they are NOT coming in, which makes me VERY happy. I am just worried about those 1.7% who voted for them.
Regarding the current government, it's tradition for the Prime Minister to go to the Queen to formally resign, and to introduce the new Prime Minister. That will happen in about 2 hours time from now.
The party, that I voted for, won the election, so they will now spend a few weeks assembling the new government, that will lead us into the future. I am excited to see which direction the country is headed.
One party was effectively halved, making it VERY difficult for them to get pretty much anything done. The party in question is the Danish People Party, or simply DPP. Their political agenda is to "protect Danish values", by making sure that we all eat pork, because that is apparently a Danish tradition. Granted, most of the meat we eat here is pork or pork-related, but it's not written into our Constitution, that we HAVE to eat it. One of their figures is gonna give up his seat to someone else, which makes me smile. It's one of two political parties that I despise.
The second one is called "Tight Course", and their agenda is simple: Denmark must deport every non-Western person who has received asylum and is not a native-born citizen of one Denmark's neighboring countries. Denmark must deport every non-Western person who isn't a Danish citizen. For non-Westerners with temporary visas, the visa will not be renewed. Non-Westerners with permanent legal status should also have their status revoked and be deported.
Foreigners who have received Danish citizenship by the legal naturalization process should have their citizenship reevaluated, with the assumption that it will be annulled. Foreigners who have received asylum in Denmark, should of course be deported immediately, given that the foundation for asylum is no longer valid. This applies to their offspring, as well. Thus, deportations to Bosnia and Kosovo obviously must begin immediately.
Every person without legal status in Denmark shall be interned until they can be deported. Individuals who lack legal status while they wait for response to a visa application will be deported while the case is under review. If deportation isn't possible, the applicant should be interned while the application is reviewed
Sound familiar?
However, there are a few things that prevent that from happening:
1: We have religious freedom in Denmark. You are free to practice any religion you want to, free from persecution.
2: There is something called human rights, that dictate that everyone is to be treated fairly - even if you don't agree with the person.
3: They need to be a huge party with majority, before they can even begin to execute their agenda
Now, regarding Tight Course, they needed 2% of the total votes to be able to get into Folketinget, and they received 1.7%. That means they are NOT coming in, which makes me VERY happy. I am just worried about those 1.7% who voted for them.
Regarding the current government, it's tradition for the Prime Minister to go to the Queen to formally resign, and to introduce the new Prime Minister. That will happen in about 2 hours time from now.
The party, that I voted for, won the election, so they will now spend a few weeks assembling the new government, that will lead us into the future. I am excited to see which direction the country is headed.
Election tomorrow!
June 5th is Constitution Day here in Denmark. We celebrate our constitution, by giving people a half day off. This year, however, is a bit special, because the election is held that day.
That means we will elect a new government on the day when we celebrate our constitution.
It's pretty much a dream scenario! What better day to possibly elect a new government on the day which celebrates democracy? Very well planned, I must say.
I know who I am going to vote for, and I will go and vote the second I wake up tomorrow. It''s time for some new people to take office, and to lead Denmark into the future.
That means we will elect a new government on the day when we celebrate our constitution.
It's pretty much a dream scenario! What better day to possibly elect a new government on the day which celebrates democracy? Very well planned, I must say.
I know who I am going to vote for, and I will go and vote the second I wake up tomorrow. It''s time for some new people to take office, and to lead Denmark into the future.
Overexposure of politicians!
It is election season here in Denmark. In three days time, we are either electing a new government, or we are "stuck" with the current one.
Everywhere in the Danish landscape, you see posters for the different candidates. Each with their name, face and whatever political party they represent. However, some go to the extreme in hanging up their face on a poster.
One politician here, is VERY keen on getting into a thing called Folketinget. It is where every elected politician "work" and try to keep the Danish society working. It's the Danish equivalent of Congress in the USA.
Anyway, back to the politician. His name is Morten Dahlin, and he has his face all over the municipality where I live. He is on busses, on YouTube, on websites and on the info screens in the public transport system. Each time there is the following slogan: "Put a personal vote on Morten Dahlin".. That got me thinking..
When does exposure become overexposure? Is there such a thing as overexposure when it comes to politics? I mean, I get that he wants to get into Folketinget, but does he REALLY need to plaster his face EVERYWHERE?
Usually, the politicians hang up three or four posters in an area, and then they campaign in malls or on train stations, but this particular politician hasn't shown his face alongside all the other politicians here. He is very active in a different part of the country, often in places FAR away from where his main audience lives. I think he should go to his local constituency, since he is representing those people.
As for me, I am sick of seeing his face on posters. On my way home earlier today, I saw two types of posters from him - one with his face, and another with his "Put a personal vote for Morten Dahlin" on the poster.
Exposure is good - overexposure can backfire HEAVILLY!
When all is said and done, I will go to cast my vote in three days - and it will not be a vote for him, simply because I am overexposed to him. I don't know how elections work in the rest of the world, so I will not attempt to even guess how it functions. Maybe some of you can let me know how they work?
Are they putting up posters with faces and names, or are they just putting up signs with the names on it? I have seen some campaigning from the US, where people have put a small sign outside their house, with "name/name 2020" on it, and I have also heard about volunteers who goes from door to door to collect signatures and votes.
But other than that, I have no idea how it works there. Please let me know how it works! That would be great :)
Everywhere in the Danish landscape, you see posters for the different candidates. Each with their name, face and whatever political party they represent. However, some go to the extreme in hanging up their face on a poster.
One politician here, is VERY keen on getting into a thing called Folketinget. It is where every elected politician "work" and try to keep the Danish society working. It's the Danish equivalent of Congress in the USA.
Anyway, back to the politician. His name is Morten Dahlin, and he has his face all over the municipality where I live. He is on busses, on YouTube, on websites and on the info screens in the public transport system. Each time there is the following slogan: "Put a personal vote on Morten Dahlin".. That got me thinking..
When does exposure become overexposure? Is there such a thing as overexposure when it comes to politics? I mean, I get that he wants to get into Folketinget, but does he REALLY need to plaster his face EVERYWHERE?
Usually, the politicians hang up three or four posters in an area, and then they campaign in malls or on train stations, but this particular politician hasn't shown his face alongside all the other politicians here. He is very active in a different part of the country, often in places FAR away from where his main audience lives. I think he should go to his local constituency, since he is representing those people.
As for me, I am sick of seeing his face on posters. On my way home earlier today, I saw two types of posters from him - one with his face, and another with his "Put a personal vote for Morten Dahlin" on the poster.
Exposure is good - overexposure can backfire HEAVILLY!
When all is said and done, I will go to cast my vote in three days - and it will not be a vote for him, simply because I am overexposed to him. I don't know how elections work in the rest of the world, so I will not attempt to even guess how it functions. Maybe some of you can let me know how they work?
Are they putting up posters with faces and names, or are they just putting up signs with the names on it? I have seen some campaigning from the US, where people have put a small sign outside their house, with "name/name 2020" on it, and I have also heard about volunteers who goes from door to door to collect signatures and votes.
But other than that, I have no idea how it works there. Please let me know how it works! That would be great :)
This board meeting is insane. Is this politics or a circus?
Watch and enjoy this fiasco.
Most Outrageous Government Board Meeting EVER!!!
Village of Carpentersville President Bill Sarto demands that his chief political opponent, Paul Humpher, be removed from office for being convicted of beating his wife, and due for sentencing. When trustees Ed Ritter, Kay Teeter, Judy Sigwalt, and Keith Hinz refuse to allow a motion for discusssing the issue -- Bill Sarto loses all control. He screams at his fellow board members, calls one a "convict", says another trustee's son commits adultery, and ends his speech with what other board members take as a death threat. Recorded April 1, 2008, at the Village of Carpentesville Hall. (NOT an April Fool's Joke!)
I don't know if it is Carpentesville Illinois or Carpentesville Indiana.
Most Outrageous Government Board Meeting EVER!!!
Village of Carpentersville President Bill Sarto demands that his chief political opponent, Paul Humpher, be removed from office for being convicted of beating his wife, and due for sentencing. When trustees Ed Ritter, Kay Teeter, Judy Sigwalt, and Keith Hinz refuse to allow a motion for discusssing the issue -- Bill Sarto loses all control. He screams at his fellow board members, calls one a "convict", says another trustee's son commits adultery, and ends his speech with what other board members take as a death threat. Recorded April 1, 2008, at the Village of Carpentesville Hall. (NOT an April Fool's Joke!)
I don't know if it is Carpentesville Illinois or Carpentesville Indiana.
Pelosi: 'If I Am Not Elected Speaker, Millions Will Die'
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As rumors swirled that top Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi may not retain her leadership of House Democrats, the congressional leader offered a dire warning to her fellow Democratic congresspeople and the nation at large: "if I am not elected Speaker of the House, millions will die."
She said the death toll from her being ousted as the Dems' top congressperson would be "ten times larger" than the deaths that resulted from Trump's election, the Republican tax cuts, and Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
"This will kill more people than global warming, the net neutrality repeal, and Republicanism combined," she said gravely. "I will retain power at all costs in order to save us from this terrible fate—even if it kills Democrats' chances at reinventing the party for good."
Pelosi reminded those gathered of how correct her predictions on everything else have been. She pointed out that the death toll from Kavanaugh's nomination was in the hundreds of millions, just as she had warned. She then reminded people of her similarly accurate predictions on every single thing the Republicans have done over the past two years.
"When have I ever been wrong about this kind of thing?" she said.
She said the death toll from her being ousted as the Dems' top congressperson would be "ten times larger" than the deaths that resulted from Trump's election, the Republican tax cuts, and Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
"This will kill more people than global warming, the net neutrality repeal, and Republicanism combined," she said gravely. "I will retain power at all costs in order to save us from this terrible fate—even if it kills Democrats' chances at reinventing the party for good."
Pelosi reminded those gathered of how correct her predictions on everything else have been. She pointed out that the death toll from Kavanaugh's nomination was in the hundreds of millions, just as she had warned. She then reminded people of her similarly accurate predictions on every single thing the Republicans have done over the past two years.
"When have I ever been wrong about this kind of thing?" she said.
online today!
Two volumes.....
...of the Mueller report. First one has a good deal that is court/legally vetted, saying no collusion. Vol. 2 is almost all she said he said. Alt left media and Dem pols are focusing exclusively on guess which one? Ongoing hassle value against the Donald, with tiny chance of the latter supporting impeachment, let alone conviction. And such shenanigans could hurt at the pols in 2020. Watch how the NYT and other lib media dropped the short term driven obsession with Stormy Daniels like a hot potato, only to do the same with "collusion". Now it's obstruction of justice, the latest derangement syndrome focus du jour, with "support" from Vol. 2. Pathetic, but predictable.
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