Even if he is still mentally sharp, he walks and talks like a feeble old man. Americans don't want that in a president and the press are in an absolute feeding frenzy, maybe the worst I have ever seen, without a shred of bothsiderism.

 Kevin Roberts (no relation to Roberts the King Maker), president of the Heritage Foundation,  proclaimed that "we are in the process of the second American Revolution.  A Revolution which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be."  

So, if  no resistance, violence can be avoided. Kevin is very encouraged by the Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling that found the Constitution to be unconstitutional. All part of institutionalizing Trumpism.

Mark Robinson, Lt. Governor of North Carolina and Republican candidate for Governor, on June 30, 2024,at a Church in rural North Carolina, said "some folks need killing."  "It's time for someone to say it. It's not a matter of vengeance.  It's not a matter of being mean or spiteful. It's a matter of necessity."

The pro-life Republican Candidate for Governor has a wide range of "folks" who need to be killed, "wicked people" all,  including socialists, communists and usual targets.

A church is a counter-intuitive location to woo voters to your murder plans.  Maybe, Project 2025 shall call for laws mandating display of the Ten Commandments--in Churches, with a spotlight on the Fifth Commandment, Thou shall not kill (Catholic numbering).

With no national support or attention, Arkansas women (and a few good men) did what everyone said couldn't be done. On July 5, organizers turned in enough signatures to qualify an amendment to restore access to abortion in Arkansas.  The amendment will restore access up to 18 weeks for any reason and thereafter has exceptions for rape, incest, fatal fetal anomaly, and life and health of the mother.  The amendment had no support from national groups like Planned Parenthood or the ACLU because it didn't allow for abortions up to the point of viability.  However, polling showed that anything over 18 weeks simply wouldn't pass in deep red Arkansas, and the amendment will cover 99% of abortions that do occur.  

Roberts, writing for the majority, says distinguishing between official acts (immunity, cannot be prosecuted) and unofficial acts (can be prosecuted)can be difficult.  Going on to make it even more difficult--in dividing official and unofficial, courts may not inquire into the President's motives. To which Sotomayor responds--the dividing line between official and unofficial conduct narrows the unofficial almost to a nullity.  And, then there is the evidence restrictions in prosecuting an unofficial act, in  the unlikely event that such act can be clearly discerned.

The pardon illustrates how indecipherable the opinion.. Certainly, pardons are a core constitutional power and, according to the opinion, the president is absolutely immune for core acts.  But, motive, which is off-limits, would be necessary to prosecution or not (e.g., cash bribe vs rectifying injustice).

No reporting about Trump's crazed rally in Florida where he claimed electric cars need to stop and recharge for 3 hours after every 45 minutes of driving.

Now, how about that "moderation".  The GOP platform says it "believes" that the 14th Amendment guarantees that no person can be denied life or liberty without due process and the states are, therefore, free to pass laws protecting those rights. Republicans will oppose late term abortions while supporting policies that "advance" prenatal care, access to birth control, and IVF.

So, for starters, a moderation in that that some women have rights, some do not, depending on the state of the union in which they live.  And, what about that "no person"---is that the woman seeking an abortion or is that a fetal person, a zygote personhood?  And, of course, the claim could be made that there is no need for a national ban on abortion since that is already covered under the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. What does advance prenatal care even mean?  Note, too, the use of "birth control" not contraceptives.  And, what about distribution of Mifepristone?  Easy to ban by executive order.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D., RI) and Senator Ron Wyden (D., OR) have requested Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a Special Counsel to investigate Justice Thomas for undisclosed gifts and tax obligation compliance.

If the Attorney General blows off the Senators' request , President Biden should direct him to do so.  The corruption of the Supreme Court is a valid subject to look into.  (And, Trump v USA finds absolute immunity for the president in contacts with the DOJ)
although such direction by the president to address this SC crisis would seem appropriate in any event).

What decision is she talking about?  

Giuliani's Bankruptcy Dismissed
July 12, 2024 at 3:46 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 15 Comments

A judge dismissed Rudy Giuliani's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, removing a shield that for six months froze two Georgia election workers' efforts to collect their $148 million defamation judgment, The Hill reports.

Washington Post: "The decision by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane in the Southern District of New York comes nearly seven months after Giuliani sought bankruptcy protection after he was ordered to immediately pay millions in damages to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia women he falsely accused of helping to steal the 2020 presidential election."

Instead of the next week being about how crazy republicans are it will be about the attempted assassination.

Allowing that whole debate disaster to happen in the first place is almost unforgivable.

That it took them a week to come back with any response is again baffling beyond belief.

What they have done and are doing is not enough.  Not even close.

That interview with George was only marginally better than the interview.
I know Biden has always said dumb things but he simply can't do it anymore.

They need to get control of this situation.  I don't know how they do that but if they don't Monday will the the beginning of the end when Congress gets back in town.

The good news is there's a deep bench of people who could beat Trump.

I am not sure Kamala is one of them.

Out your big kid pants on with belt and suspenders.   It's going to get messy.

President Biden sought to steady his re-election campaign by talking with two Black radio hosts for interviews broadcast on Thursday, but he spoke haltingly at points during one interview and struggled to find the right phrase in the other, saying that he was proud to have been "the first Black woman to serve with a Black president."

Article I  
Section 3 Senate
Clause 7 Impeachment Judgments
Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.

It Feels Like the Dam Is Ready to Burst on Biden
July 7, 2024 at 4:20 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

The first video clip released by ABC News of President Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos on Friday night was his response to whether he had watched video of the presidential debate afterward.

His response: "I don't think I did, no."

That's not a great answer for someone being watched by millions for signs of cognitive decline. It's certainly something you think he would remember.

But far worse was Biden's response when asked: "If you stay in and Trump is elected and everything you're warning about comes to pass, how will you feel in January?"

Said Biden: "I'll feel as long as I gave it my all and I did the good as job as I know I can do, that's what this is about."

Forget for a moment about the jumbled syntax -- though that was really not helpful either.

Biden was essentially saying that as long as he tried his hardest, then he would be satisfied with the result.

Giving it the old college try is hardly what Democrats wanted to hear.

The only correct answer to this question was: "I'm going to beat Trump again. If I didn't think so, I wouldn't be in this race."

You rarely get multiple chances in a political crisis like this.

That's why another handful of Democrats are now saying Biden shouldn't be the party's nominee. And a White House aide said the same, though anonymously.

It feels like the dam is breaking.

I think it was smart.  He was feisty and on.  Late but more of this please.

The Sympathizer on MAX

It's dark and serious and funny as he11