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Has the Supreme Court gone rogue?
If the Supreme Court thinks former presidents have, or do not have, some or absolute immunity against criminal prosecution, why not just say so now? Why would it take months? Do they have something better to do? Are there other priorities on their...
by TheCriticalMind 122 comments 266 Recs
Don't Take The Bait. That's Mostly What It Is.
I am channeling my inner Andy Rooney for this VERY short diary, and am delighted that the Image Library is here to help yet again. Did ya ever notice how, right after the Democrats pull off something absolutely remarkable, this strange thing happens...
by Gaelsdottir 326 comments 666 Recs
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
Reading a brief Raw Story breakdown of some of today’s arguments from the justices in the never-should-have-been-taken-up-in-the-first-place immunity case, this quote from Alito leapt out of my screen like a rabid dog: “A stable, democratic society...
by Munchausen 233 comments 383 Recs
Russian stuff blowing up: Death toll for Russian officers reaches 4,000
This is a great post to start off with. “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” It isn’t graphic, but it was tagged private so I can’t embed it, but this is the Troll of the Year. Superb. *chef’s kiss* Edit: Found one that will embed: I...
by quaoar 81 comments 344 Recs
"He Wrote All of it Down" - Prosecution has Weisselberg's Handwritten Notes, Spelling Out the Scheme
Michael Cohen’s testimony in the election interference trial of Donald Trump shall be corroborated by a simple bank statement, on which CFO Allan Weisselberg broke down the reimbursement scheme. The prosecution has that bank statement, as they told the...
by AlyoshaKaramazov 182 comments 557 Recs
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
Never in my long life have I been as enraged and sickened about American politics as I am now. I am close to utter despair at what I’m seeing. My beloved country is becoming an insane asylum, filled with people who want to see the American experiment...
by Yosef 52 24 comments 101 Recs
Thank you from Ukraine!
I just want to say thank you from Ukraine to every US citizen and every friend of Ukraine all over the world who took action and made this critically needed military assistance package possible. Thank you for every call and email to your congressman,...
by KyivGuy 203 comments 814 Recs
Day 3 Of The Trump Trial. More Contempt, An AG In The Pocket And "This Story Is True"
-Prosecutors argued that Trump has violated the gag order four times since Tuesday’s hearing on potential contempt fines for violating the gag order. The judge has still not ruled on that contempt motion. He set a hearing for 2:15 next Wednesday on the...
by KeithDB 52 comments 189 Recs
One underappreciated effect of the fake elector cases
One predictable effect of the various states charging the fake electors is that because these people were State Party officials, any lawyers hired by the defendants will very likely have their fees paid by the state party. e.g. In GA, the State...
by justin423 128 comments 586 Recs
Gateway Pundit Declares Bankruptcy **UPDATED**
Multiple news outlets are reporting that infamous right-wing election conspiracy-slinging website, The Gateway Pundit, has declared bankruptcy in order to “consolidate” risk associated with multiple pending lawsuits. These defamation lawsuits are the...
by Weeping Willow 81 comments 485 Recs
McDougal said she was in love with Donald and believed he was in love with her (rather than..?)
David Pecker blames Trump for the entire scheme but still considers him a friend. Was it the lie to Melania or was it the cover-up? He did have a much longer affair with Karen McDougal than with Stormy Daniels, and AMI spent more to keep her quiet than...
by annieli 65 comments 144 Recs
Here's a Summary of the Crimes Trump's Lawyer Tells the Supreme Court He Has Immunity to Commit
After a needless delay of several weeks, the Supreme Court has finally assembled to hear arguments over whether Donald Trump can be held accountable for the crimes he committed while occupying the White House. He is asserting that an imaginary doctrine...
by News Corpse 169 comments 271 Recs

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They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
Never in my long life have I been as enraged and sickened about American politics as I am now. I am close to utter despair at what I’m seeing. My beloved country is becoming an insane asylum, filled with people who want to see the American experiment...
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	Never, no matter where it comes from.
4%	1 votes
	Nuclear power will never be safe, so no way even if there's plenty of fuel.
14%	3 votes
	If it's a choice between that and burning more fossil fuels, I might consider it.
9%	2 votes
	Much rather see more solar/wind/geo power, but would consider it as part of the mix.
38%	8 votes
	Nope, wind/solar/geo is the only way to go.
9%	2 votes
	Maybe - we can't afford to rule it out completely yet.
14%	3 votes
	I'm putting all my faith in Clean Coal!!!
0%	0 votes
	See my comment.
9%	2 votes
	Meh.
0%	0 votes
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