The Contrarians do not get deflected by the next problematic action of the administration, they just add another case to their pursuit of political malpractice. You are heroes of the pro-democracy movement.
Yes, heros. But voters must become heroes themselves to overcome every conceivable Trump intimidations against voting. He said "cheat like hell." He is on the cheating war path.
We save them by shunning them. They will learn at least WHY they are shut out of polite society. Then it's up to them to save themselves while we move on.
Ever notice that all Orange’s rallies have young, attractive, and white women lined up behind him? I wonder how much each of these dupes are paid for their sickening ardor. A whole slew of Valerie Harps.
"Trump’s outrageous executive order attempting to rewrite the rules of how we vote cannot be implemented this close to an election...."
You can't be permitted to rewrite rules the Constitution doesn't grant you any authority over, no matter WHEN. Power to determine "time, manner and place" is given to the states, not to the Post Office or the Executive Branch. You could argue Congress has some limited influence but there is no role at all for the President, for his appointed surrogates and scalawags -- not at the beginning, not in the middle, nor at the end. Period.
Could be Norm is playing to SCOTUS, they only need say "Purcell" and no other work is required of them. On the other hand, the approach you (and I) prefer would mean the Supine Court would have to validate a portion of the Constitution which is against their christo-fascist principles.
We don't put a president in charge of electing himself, just as we should not put judges in charge of policing their own ethics or recusing themselves. That's a no, d-uh.
I am going to guess that the MAGA majority will want to make tRump's USPS gambit an opt in program for states that wish to participate. Oregon will decline and Texas will participate. The result will be a total mess, but that's the purpose.
Vote tampering and election meddling, not to mention inhibiting the delivery of the U.S. Mail are all illegal activities, not under the 'official acts' of a president. The running of elections is the province of the states: The president has no authority here. There is good prosecutorial reason here.
That is normal, sane reasoning. Unfortunately, these are not reasonable nor sane times. USPS is part of the executive branch, so running it is a core function. In the unitary executive theory, the president can rewrite the regulations to be whatever he wants at any time. He can also dismiss all collective bargaining rights by declaring there are national security issues present. SCOTUS has eroded the checks and balances and inverted the reasoning of the founders and their rejection of having a king.
Norman Eisen and other groups are attempting to retain and apply "normal sane reasoning" using the laws of the land as written.
The USPS is actually now an independent agency of the executive branch, not normally so closely scrutinized by a president, though this one seems to think that he should have a finger in every pie and micromanage everything in sight. The supreme court has indeed played into the current situation, with disastrous effect.
SCOTUS has vaporized the concept of "independence" with only one remaining exception - the FED. If the budget comes from the executive branch or the President can appoint board members, there is no independence.
Per "The Jailhouse Lawyer", we only have the rights that 5 current members of the Supreme Court say we do.
Diesel is up over 60% for the year; Trump, who claimed to have won his catastrophic war of choice in the 1st hour, now promises to escalate the war after the election. In the meantime, be very afraid of imaginary "violent" reflecting pool vandals, & the most dangerous enemies within, communist/Dems.
Dems: an order of magnitude better than the Trump & Co packs of corrupt sociopaths. Trump & Co epic corruption, grifting & bribery. How much is too much?
"Lewandowski allegedly told foreign governments to “hire me on the side,” pressured companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts at stake, and retaliated against businesses with which he held personal grievances. "
Lewd-owski is only following his leader's approach to get rich "on the side" with offers and pressures. Cut from the same cloth, and with examples of 'appropriate behavior' like this, higher expectations are not reasonable.
Trump is clearly getting desperate. Calling for people to imagine he's on a ballot that he isn't, and throwing money at voters (voter tampering and bribery, the assets that they'd never see) are more signs of floundering. Even the weird "convention" stands out as a violation of the Hatch Act.
Mr. Eisen and others are doing a yeoman's job at keeping these issues before the public and before the rule of law in the country. Our best support for their efforts is to get out and vote.
I have a question: is Hegseth firing the top military officers, especially blacks and women, in order to create loyal military brass so that Trump can enact a coup in 2028?
It’s fun to see James Talarico gaining on Ken Paxton. I hope enough Texans are fed up with him. The suggestion to even tell voters they’ll get 5k for voting Republican is not just repugnant but illegal. Perhaps someone should remind him.
Thank you, Norm et al, for continuing to fight for humanity-- for the people of the entire world. Tangible, compassionate care for humanity is the call we all need to be answering!
In order to keep doing this democracy defense, Norm, please take care of yourself! It's exhausting, but where would we be without the work you and your legal partners do day after day, week after week?
The corruption is what’s going to get him. The Trumpers my husband works with are starting to get p.o’d.
IMHO it's EPSTEIN. Everyone has a mother. Opposition to a complete investigation supports rape and child molestation!
Virtually every Congressional Republican is implicated in obstruction of justice.
Thank you for this post and reminding us what exactly you do for us. Without you we would be in trouble.
The Contrarians do not get deflected by the next problematic action of the administration, they just add another case to their pursuit of political malpractice. You are heroes of the pro-democracy movement.
Yes, heros. But voters must become heroes themselves to overcome every conceivable Trump intimidations against voting. He said "cheat like hell." He is on the cheating war path.
I fear that his MAGA supporters, who love this stuff, are not possible to save.
We save them by shunning them. They will learn at least WHY they are shut out of polite society. Then it's up to them to save themselves while we move on.
Illegally buying votes is NOT an official Presidential duty. Prosecute him!
Ever notice that all Orange’s rallies have young, attractive, and white women lined up behind him? I wonder how much each of these dupes are paid for their sickening ardor. A whole slew of Valerie Harps.
I noticed it too and hell yes, they are paid. Why else would they be there?
Just like the two Black men Mister has managed to snare. Tim Scott and Clarence Thomas are set for life.
The definition of harping :)
Joanie, there are also "others" at most of them. Maybe not this last one.
"Trump’s outrageous executive order attempting to rewrite the rules of how we vote cannot be implemented this close to an election...."
You can't be permitted to rewrite rules the Constitution doesn't grant you any authority over, no matter WHEN. Power to determine "time, manner and place" is given to the states, not to the Post Office or the Executive Branch. You could argue Congress has some limited influence but there is no role at all for the President, for his appointed surrogates and scalawags -- not at the beginning, not in the middle, nor at the end. Period.
Could be Norm is playing to SCOTUS, they only need say "Purcell" and no other work is required of them. On the other hand, the approach you (and I) prefer would mean the Supine Court would have to validate a portion of the Constitution which is against their christo-fascist principles.
We don't put a president in charge of electing himself, just as we should not put judges in charge of policing their own ethics or recusing themselves. That's a no, d-uh.
NORM. I am hopeful knowing he and his crew are out there.
I am going to guess that the MAGA majority will want to make tRump's USPS gambit an opt in program for states that wish to participate. Oregon will decline and Texas will participate. The result will be a total mess, but that's the purpose.
Vote tampering and election meddling, not to mention inhibiting the delivery of the U.S. Mail are all illegal activities, not under the 'official acts' of a president. The running of elections is the province of the states: The president has no authority here. There is good prosecutorial reason here.
That is normal, sane reasoning. Unfortunately, these are not reasonable nor sane times. USPS is part of the executive branch, so running it is a core function. In the unitary executive theory, the president can rewrite the regulations to be whatever he wants at any time. He can also dismiss all collective bargaining rights by declaring there are national security issues present. SCOTUS has eroded the checks and balances and inverted the reasoning of the founders and their rejection of having a king.
Norman Eisen and other groups are attempting to retain and apply "normal sane reasoning" using the laws of the land as written.
The USPS is actually now an independent agency of the executive branch, not normally so closely scrutinized by a president, though this one seems to think that he should have a finger in every pie and micromanage everything in sight. The supreme court has indeed played into the current situation, with disastrous effect.
The fat felon tried to interfere in an election before. He failed then and he will fail now.
SCOTUS has vaporized the concept of "independence" with only one remaining exception - the FED. If the budget comes from the executive branch or the President can appoint board members, there is no independence.
Per "The Jailhouse Lawyer", we only have the rights that 5 current members of the Supreme Court say we do.
There is no provision for it even it even on an optional brown-noser basis. Voters of all persuasions live in every state and must be enfranchised.
Thank you for your consistent efforts to keep our democracy afloat. Much appreciated!
Thank you, Contrarians and shout out to Norm, for helping us fight the crazy regime. We need your help and are deeply grateful.
Diesel is up over 60% for the year; Trump, who claimed to have won his catastrophic war of choice in the 1st hour, now promises to escalate the war after the election. In the meantime, be very afraid of imaginary "violent" reflecting pool vandals, & the most dangerous enemies within, communist/Dems.
Dems: an order of magnitude better than the Trump & Co packs of corrupt sociopaths. Trump & Co epic corruption, grifting & bribery. How much is too much?
https://mitchthelawyer.substack.com/p/this-labor-day-you-paid-415-a-gallon?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLDE9LrGpNk
Please, bring on a Blue Tsunami. #VoteBlue!
"Lewandowski allegedly told foreign governments to “hire me on the side,” pressured companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts at stake, and retaliated against businesses with which he held personal grievances. "
Lewd-owski is only following his leader's approach to get rich "on the side" with offers and pressures. Cut from the same cloth, and with examples of 'appropriate behavior' like this, higher expectations are not reasonable.
Trump is clearly getting desperate. Calling for people to imagine he's on a ballot that he isn't, and throwing money at voters (voter tampering and bribery, the assets that they'd never see) are more signs of floundering. Even the weird "convention" stands out as a violation of the Hatch Act.
Mr. Eisen and others are doing a yeoman's job at keeping these issues before the public and before the rule of law in the country. Our best support for their efforts is to get out and vote.
Prosecution of IT for Jan 6th would have... No More Move On.
Not again.
I have a question: is Hegseth firing the top military officers, especially blacks and women, in order to create loyal military brass so that Trump can enact a coup in 2028?
No; he's just a racist and misogynist. Also an insecure little twit.
It’s fun to see James Talarico gaining on Ken Paxton. I hope enough Texans are fed up with him. The suggestion to even tell voters they’ll get 5k for voting Republican is not just repugnant but illegal. Perhaps someone should remind him.
You know, Mister is really proud of his mug shot. We can get him another one...
Thank you, Norm et al, for continuing to fight for humanity-- for the people of the entire world. Tangible, compassionate care for humanity is the call we all need to be answering!
In order to keep doing this democracy defense, Norm, please take care of yourself! It's exhausting, but where would we be without the work you and your legal partners do day after day, week after week?