Thank you for the link, Robert: Extremely appropriate! There will be US Nuremberg trials for the treasonous Trump regime for crimes on US soil, abroad and on the high seas 🌊
There certainly need to be Nuremberg-like trials for all of those involved, including the ones who were 'just following orders'. It wasn't tolerated then, and should not be now.
Agreed. Hegseth might be pardoned by Don the Con at some point in time, but that won't be worth the paper it's printed on when he travels overseas, after he's no longer a government official, and lands in a country that recognizes the International Court of Justice (or was it the International Criminal Court).
That's true, but acts of congress can add justices to the SCOTUS to repeal their unconstitutional immunity decision, their unconstitutional racial profiling decision, Citizens United, and more. And defund and abolish ICE.
And congress can authorize the removal of Trump's name from all federal buildings and the demolition of the Bribe-Extortion Ballroom. Any billionaire or corporate donor to that monstrosity that complains about that gets an indictment for bribery.
Never forget! But of course, there will always be men and obviously now even women who lust for power who are empty vessels otherwise. There’s no there there as we’re now witnessing in Miller. Only Hate, Violence and Power. Get your State Govt to push back if you have a Dem Gov. We all need to think creatively…. Be bold.
Write. Call. Get a group together to make an impact together if you can.
I find it very disappointing that the orders to blow up random boats I. The Caribbean were followed. I’m glad about the lawsuit due to the murder of the Trinidadians and hope it addresses those all the way up the chain of command from the very bottom.
The use of the term "domestic terrorist" is pure projection on the part of Trump. He knows what he is and cannot help but describe himself. The behavior is part of his sickness. Rich S, Octogenarian and Contrarian
Well yes, Trump is the real “domestic terrorist” bent on destroying the US Constitution and our fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
"The only terrorists, tragically, operating on American soil are acting under the auspices of the U.S. government. It is time to start applying the term to those who are actually perpetrating the terror."
Exactly so. Trump and his administration are the domestic and international terrorists. International, because of the extrajudicial murders where no evidence was presented that the people murdered were doing anything wrong,. Another phrase casually used to get his way is 'national security'. What is national security to Trump is more likely his own security. We need a better definition of the term and apply it to his demands. Congress, do your jobs.
"National security" has become the latest blanket term to cover crimes and lack of transparency by the Administration. I fully expect to see the following on the front page of the NYT:
"Breaking News! Domestic terrorist toddler taken into custody after being observed picking his nose on public street. The four-year-old ,in an obvious attempt to obliterate guilty evidence, was filmed eating his own boogers. National Security experts reviewing the danger but hampered by executive privilege claims."
You do well as well as Aexandra Petri, late of the Washington Post who wrote in a similar way, in exposing the excesses of the adiminsitration and poking fun at them at the same time. Good satire.
So many of djt’s orders and actions are unconstitutional. Can he personally be sued as he took an oath to uphold the Constitution? Sure seems like a breach of contract.
Nice idea, but we'd also have to sue every Republican in Congress who put him where he is, and upholds him whilst he's there...and any Vichy Democrats.
Thank you for highlighting the lives of these two men from Trinidad -- and for including their photographs, so we may look at their faces as our disgust for this lawless administration. keeps growing.
When Kristi Noem calls somebody a "domestic terrorist", reporters should call her a "fucking loony tunes." The first is nonsense; the second carries the deep ring of truth.
Trump is a war criminal, and the International Criminal Court in The Hague must indict him for "war crimes" and " crimes against humanity" for the cruel treatment of immigrants sent to concentration camps.
It will likely take a decade or two, but we expect to see most of the officials now in the Trump administration standing in the dock at the Hague on trial for crimes against humanity and other offenses. Such trials will be on a scale not seen since the Nuremberg trials at the end of WWII.
Please note correction needed in last paragraph: Pretti was an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse, not an ICE nurse. Though considering how many injuries the ICE invaders cause a nurse probably should accompany them.
This is a good definition: "If “terrorism” has any meaning, it applies to this government’s use of lethal force to instill fear domestically and bully its way around the globe." At the best, trump and his minions are bullies; at the worst, they are murderers.
Okay, so we know the Trump regime has committed multiple “extrajudicial” murders. The question is: Who is going to hold the murderers accountable? Even after the fascists are finally purged from the government—which is to say, when MAGA Republicans are thrown out of office—who, which judicial body, will try them and impose (severe) sentences for their crimes against the American people and against humanity in general? It surely won’t be the MAGA-dominated Supreme Court!
No, it will likely not by a U.S. federal court because Trump's last official act will be to pardon everybody, including himself. There will be a scramble in state courts, but the MAGA kakistocracy's worst crimes will be tried in the Hague by the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice.
The Pardon Clause in Article II, Section 2, Clause 1, which says the president “shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”
DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), 1974 (Nixon era): It concluded a president cannot pardon himself, relying on the fundamental principle that no one may be a judge in his own case (“nemo judex in causa sua”).
The Constitution’s structure (and legal tradition) generally rejects being judge and beneficiary in your own case—this is the core of the OLC logic.
(But I can see him resigning a day early and having Vance pardon him!)
I hope you don’t mind. I link to a summary of the 4 points of indictment at Nuremberg. https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=nuremberg%20indictments&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#lfId=ChxjMe
Thank you for the link, Robert: Extremely appropriate! There will be US Nuremberg trials for the treasonous Trump regime for crimes on US soil, abroad and on the high seas 🌊
There certainly need to be Nuremberg-like trials for all of those involved, including the ones who were 'just following orders'. It wasn't tolerated then, and should not be now.
Why wait?
Immigrants are protected by Cathlic dogma.
So why aren't MAGA excommunicated?
Why not shunned, censored by other faiths?
you think for 1 second franklin graham would excom his money givers ??
you forgot religion is a business for many...
Agreed. Hegseth might be pardoned by Don the Con at some point in time, but that won't be worth the paper it's printed on when he travels overseas, after he's no longer a government official, and lands in a country that recognizes the International Court of Justice (or was it the International Criminal Court).
And one of the first things the next president should do is commit the US to becoming a member of the ICC.
Agreed. And the 2nd thing will be to pass a law enabling Congress to reverse unjust pardons given by the Grifter-In-Chief.
And literally everything else he has done.
I suspect that would take a constitutional amendment, in which case fuggedaboudit.
That's true, but acts of congress can add justices to the SCOTUS to repeal their unconstitutional immunity decision, their unconstitutional racial profiling decision, Citizens United, and more. And defund and abolish ICE.
And congress can authorize the removal of Trump's name from all federal buildings and the demolition of the Bribe-Extortion Ballroom. Any billionaire or corporate donor to that monstrosity that complains about that gets an indictment for bribery.
Never forget! But of course, there will always be men and obviously now even women who lust for power who are empty vessels otherwise. There’s no there there as we’re now witnessing in Miller. Only Hate, Violence and Power. Get your State Govt to push back if you have a Dem Gov. We all need to think creatively…. Be bold.
Write. Call. Get a group together to make an impact together if you can.
Thank you. Copy to all current Congressional Republicans?
Exactly right. Keep up the good work, Ms Rubin.
I find it very disappointing that the orders to blow up random boats I. The Caribbean were followed. I’m glad about the lawsuit due to the murder of the Trinidadians and hope it addresses those all the way up the chain of command from the very bottom.
The use of the term "domestic terrorist" is pure projection on the part of Trump. He knows what he is and cannot help but describe himself. The behavior is part of his sickness. Rich S, Octogenarian and Contrarian
Projection is Hair Furor’s “Trump” card and always has been, Rich.
Everyone knows—though some will never admit it—that any wrongdoing he accuses his opponents of is something he’s guilty of himself.
Well yes, Trump is the real “domestic terrorist” bent on destroying the US Constitution and our fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
My happiness has been on hold for a very long time. But on a bright note: he'll be dead soon.
another projection: trump administration=enemy from within
ICU nurse not ICE nurse. Drat that autocorrect! Great writing please keep bringing your perspective to bear to Twilight Zone USA.
I ducking hate that autocorrect!! LOL
The most unfortunate of autocorrect fails!
"The only terrorists, tragically, operating on American soil are acting under the auspices of the U.S. government. It is time to start applying the term to those who are actually perpetrating the terror."
Exactly so. Trump and his administration are the domestic and international terrorists. International, because of the extrajudicial murders where no evidence was presented that the people murdered were doing anything wrong,. Another phrase casually used to get his way is 'national security'. What is national security to Trump is more likely his own security. We need a better definition of the term and apply it to his demands. Congress, do your jobs.
"National security" has become the latest blanket term to cover crimes and lack of transparency by the Administration. I fully expect to see the following on the front page of the NYT:
"Breaking News! Domestic terrorist toddler taken into custody after being observed picking his nose on public street. The four-year-old ,in an obvious attempt to obliterate guilty evidence, was filmed eating his own boogers. National Security experts reviewing the danger but hampered by executive privilege claims."
You do well as well as Aexandra Petri, late of the Washington Post who wrote in a similar way, in exposing the excesses of the adiminsitration and poking fun at them at the same time. Good satire.
That and fraud. It's like he never read past his own indictments.
So many of djt’s orders and actions are unconstitutional. Can he personally be sued as he took an oath to uphold the Constitution? Sure seems like a breach of contract.
Nice idea, but we'd also have to sue every Republican in Congress who put him where he is, and upholds him whilst he's there...and any Vichy Democrats.
Thank you for highlighting the lives of these two men from Trinidad -- and for including their photographs, so we may look at their faces as our disgust for this lawless administration. keeps growing.
When Kristi Noem calls somebody a "domestic terrorist", reporters should call her a "fucking loony tunes." The first is nonsense; the second carries the deep ring of truth.
Trump is a war criminal, and the International Criminal Court in The Hague must indict him for "war crimes" and " crimes against humanity" for the cruel treatment of immigrants sent to concentration camps.
Amen…none so dumb as those who will not hear the truth
It will likely take a decade or two, but we expect to see most of the officials now in the Trump administration standing in the dock at the Hague on trial for crimes against humanity and other offenses. Such trials will be on a scale not seen since the Nuremberg trials at the end of WWII.
The next government will have to join the International Court before that can happen.
Please note correction needed in last paragraph: Pretti was an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse, not an ICE nurse. Though considering how many injuries the ICE invaders cause a nurse probably should accompany them.
The government should look at Fort Bragg first since the cartel there is up and running! See Seth Harp’s book, “The Fort Bragg Cartel…”
This is a good definition: "If “terrorism” has any meaning, it applies to this government’s use of lethal force to instill fear domestically and bully its way around the globe." At the best, trump and his minions are bullies; at the worst, they are murderers.
Just proof that ICE nurse, should be ICU nurse.
Okay, so we know the Trump regime has committed multiple “extrajudicial” murders. The question is: Who is going to hold the murderers accountable? Even after the fascists are finally purged from the government—which is to say, when MAGA Republicans are thrown out of office—who, which judicial body, will try them and impose (severe) sentences for their crimes against the American people and against humanity in general? It surely won’t be the MAGA-dominated Supreme Court!
No, it will likely not by a U.S. federal court because Trump's last official act will be to pardon everybody, including himself. There will be a scramble in state courts, but the MAGA kakistocracy's worst crimes will be tried in the Hague by the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice.
Why self-pardon is legally specious;
The Pardon Clause in Article II, Section 2, Clause 1, which says the president “shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”
DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), 1974 (Nixon era): It concluded a president cannot pardon himself, relying on the fundamental principle that no one may be a judge in his own case (“nemo judex in causa sua”).
The Constitution’s structure (and legal tradition) generally rejects being judge and beneficiary in your own case—this is the core of the OLC logic.
(But I can see him resigning a day early and having Vance pardon him!)