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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 8, 2022 21:45:28 GMT
Thank you Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. One 'damning question' from Ketanji Brown Jackson 'might save the day' on voting rights: legal expert Alex Henderson, AlterNet December 08, 2022 It remains to be seen how the High Court will ultimately rule in Moore v. Harper, but legal writer Joe Patrice, in an article published by Above the Law on December 7, stresses that some of the best questioning during the oral arguments came from President Joe Biden’s appointee, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. “Going into this morning’s During the oral arguments, Jackson obviously had a problem with the idea of excluding a state’s executive and judicial branches from governing elections. The Biden appointee told her colleagues, “I guess I don’t understand how you can cut the state constitution out of the equation when it is giving the state legislature authority to exercise the legislative power.”With that comment, Patrice argues, Jackson showed just how “absurd” the ISL is. “She actually asked this question in different phrasings a few times, but it’s really the only question anyone needs to answer,” Patrice explains. “If state constitutions create state legislatures, then how can state legislatures violate state constitutions? It ceases to be a constitutionally ordained legislature at that point!” Patrice continues, “It’s a chicken and egg problem — except it’s more like which came first, the chicken or my dinner tonight — with a single obvious answer. If the state constitution sets guardrails of voting rights and the proper deference required to courts and the executive, then the legislature can only work within that. The GOP argued that, because the word ‘Legislature’ is in the U.S. Constitution, it elevates state laws for this purpose, but no one — original or otherwise — ever entertained that idea. Indeed, it would be absurd to think the Framers, at the time, intended to dictate to the states how their governments should function. ‘Legislature’ is whatever the state chooses to create with all the checks and balances attendant to its own laws — just like it’s been for over 200 years.” Patrice adds, “But whatever compromise the conservatives try to mold will remain haunted by Jackson’s straightforward question. Which came first, the state constitution or the state legislature? It’s the constitution. It’s always going to be the constitution.”www.rawstory.com/one-damning-question-from-ketanji-brown-jackson-might-save-the-day-on-voting-rights-legal-expert/
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 8, 2022 22:14:31 GMT
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Post by Gem Girl on Dec 8, 2022 22:15:49 GMT
But no one is asking why dumpster don didn’t make a deal for his release. I mean doesn’t he call himself the great negotiator? He had almost two years to bring him home and yet did nothing. Because there was no gain in such an action for him, personally.
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Post by Gem Girl on Dec 8, 2022 22:23:39 GMT
We sure could--but who in Congress would vote for it? There's a reason most of them become millionaires while serving and receiving a not-stunning salary. Blech.
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 8, 2022 22:57:27 GMT
We sure could--but who in Congress would vote for it? There's a reason most of them become millionaires while serving and receiving a not-stunning salary. Blech. I know. Regrettably, as long as Congress polices itself, there will never be a ban on stock trading, campaign finance reform or term limits. All rules that would benefit everyone and make Senators and Representatives accountable.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 8, 2022 23:53:40 GMT
Oh looky. The author of Don’t say Gay resigned. Seems he’s in a spot of um, trouble.
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 9, 2022 0:25:00 GMT
Gee what a surprise.
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 9, 2022 1:29:35 GMT
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 2:18:21 GMT
He's the one who wrote the letter to Roberts last June(?) reporting Alito leaked the SCOTUS decision on...(drawing a complete blank)... I guess alluding to Alito might have also leaked the Dobbs decision ...
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 2:24:03 GMT
Nothing will compare to the number of people harmed by all the false stories posted on Twitter disavowing the safety of Covid vaccines. Calling it all fake news... Which has now spread to more anti-vaxxers for ordinary everyday childhood vaccines. All the people who have died from Covid et al!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 2:37:53 GMT
The select committee has kept all their info to themselves, why leak now?!?!? I am certainly not disappointed with the group though... I so hope they have a lot in Meadows and he hangs. On Thursday, new reports indicated that, in addition to former President Donald Trump, the House January 6 Select Committee is considering criminal referrals to the Justice Department for four of his high-ranking associates: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark, attorneys John Eastman and Rudy Giuliani, and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows — all of whom reportedly came up with plans to overturn the election results in various states, or undertook legal action to attempt to do so. Speaking to CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room," former federal prosecutor Elie Honig laid out the implications of House investigators' potential move. "Why do you suspect these four individuals, in addition to Trump, are specifically under consideration right now for these criminal referrals?" asked Blitzer. "I think it's because the committee is aiming right at the top," said Honig. "And I suspect the committee wants the Justice Department to focus on the highest levels of the power structure behind this coup attempt. And really, there is no surprises in this list of names. Of course, Donald Trump has been front and center throughout the committee's investigations, throughout the committee's hearings." And as for the four Trump associates, Honig continued they all "have had at least some indicators that they can be in real trouble." "Jeffrey Clark and John Eastman, the two attorneys ... they have both been the subject of federal search warrants, and they both have taken the Fifth in various proceedings," said Honig. "Rudy Giuliani has had his law license suspended. He was behind much of this effort, and Mark Meadows was by Donald Trump's side as his chief of staff throughout this process. There is no surprise this is who the committee is focusing on, and they are aiming high here." www.rawstory.com/trump-criminal-referral/
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 9, 2022 3:29:08 GMT
Here is the Republicans in the House agenda.
So I guess they are going to do as pointed out in this response.
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Post by used2scrap on Dec 9, 2022 3:34:23 GMT
Nothing will compare to the number of people harmed by all the false stories posted on Twitter disavowing the safety of Covid vaccines. Calling it all fake news... Which has now spread to more anti-vaxxers for ordinary everyday childhood vaccines. All the people who have died from Covid et al! My MAGA former neighbor’s Facebook status before she died of Covid touted her “pure blood” unvaccinated status that she was so proud of. Tragic.
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 9, 2022 3:35:44 GMT
The select committee has kept all their info to themselves, why leak now?!?!?I am certainly not disappointed with the group though... I so hope they have a lot in Meadows and he hangs. On Thursday, new reports indicated that, in addition to former President Donald Trump, the House January 6 Select Committee is considering criminal referrals to the Justice Department for four of his high-ranking associates: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark, attorneys John Eastman and Rudy Giuliani, and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows — all of whom reportedly came up with plans to overturn the election results in various states, or undertook legal action to attempt to do so. Speaking to CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room," former federal prosecutor Elie Honig laid out the implications of House investigators' potential move. "Why do you suspect these four individuals, in addition to Trump, are specifically under consideration right now for these criminal referrals?" asked Blitzer. "I think it's because the committee is aiming right at the top," said Honig. "And I suspect the committee wants the Justice Department to focus on the highest levels of the power structure behind this coup attempt. And really, there is no surprises in this list of names. Of course, Donald Trump has been front and center throughout the committee's investigations, throughout the committee's hearings." And as for the four Trump associates, Honig continued they all "have had at least some indicators that they can be in real trouble." "Jeffrey Clark and John Eastman, the two attorneys ... they have both been the subject of federal search warrants, and they both have taken the Fifth in various proceedings," said Honig. "Rudy Giuliani has had his law license suspended. He was behind much of this effort, and Mark Meadows was by Donald Trump's side as his chief of staff throughout this process. There is no surprise this is who the committee is focusing on, and they are aiming high here." www.rawstory.com/trump-criminal-referral/ They're releasing info now because the investigation will end Dec 31. They're planning to release everything as a pre-emptive strike against the Republican take over and investigation into the committee and attempts to discredit them. www.npr.org/2022/12/02/1140201200/jan-6-panel-meets-to-mull-potential-criminal-referrals-for-trump-othersFriday's meeting comes as the panel is furiously working towards a deadline this month of issuing a comprehensive report of its findings. The panel is due to sunset Dec. 31, and with a Republican majority slated to take over the House, the GOP could turn the tables on the probe to investigate Democrats instead.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 4:28:45 GMT
They have scheduled a hearing for Dec 21, 2022.. Thompson stated they will release names of those they will refer to the DOJ. And the Senate judiciary committee may well take over...
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Post by uksue on Dec 9, 2022 12:28:56 GMT
Can I ask: how is it allowed that Krysten Sinema can leave the democratic party and keep her seat, when she was elected as a democrat?
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Post by lisae on Dec 9, 2022 13:00:46 GMT
Can I ask: how is it allowed that Krysten Sinema can leave the democratic party and keep her seat, when she was elected as a democrat? The same way Joe Lieberman did. It's been done before. I'm not sure how she is going to run for reelection. Lieberman was from liberal state. Sinema may think she is better of as an Independent but if the Democrats and the Republicans both run popular candidates in her next election, she could lose altogether. Scratch that. I just checked and Lieberman ran as an Independent after previously being elected as a Democrat.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 14:11:04 GMT
Rep Van Liew(?) in NJ changed from Dem to Rep during former's term..
We better watch Manchin VERY carefully..... Sinema will have given him his power back...
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 9, 2022 14:51:00 GMT
Can I ask: how is it allowed that Krysten Sinema can leave the democratic party and keep her seat, when she was elected as a democrat? The same way Joe Lieberman did. It's been done before. I'm not sure how she is going to run for reelection. Lieberman was from liberal state. Sinema may think she is better of as an Independent but if the Democrats and the Republicans both run popular candidates in her next election, she could lose altogether. Scratch that. I just checked and Lieberman ran as an Independent after previously being elected as a Democrat. I don't think she would do well in an election against both a Democrat and a Republican. Republicans would most likely come out ahead. Sinema and a Democratic candidate would split the vote. I hope she sits out in 2024. Not sure about her motivation? Except to keep her name in the news and continue to gum up things for the Democrats and prevent them from having victories. She did vote with Biden 90% of the time. With a little more of a buffer, I think she will support Biden less, regardless of her party.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 16:26:32 GMT
Unfortunately need to call out one of our own, big time!! Although, it appears they should have NOT been hired in the first place! Warrant issued for Energy Department official after 2nd alleged luggage stealing incidentSky Palma December 09, 2022 An official with the Biden Energy Department has been accused of stealing luggage for a second time, this time from Harry Reid International Airport, 8NewsNow reports A felony warrant has been issued for Sam Brinton, who is a deputy assistant secretary of the office of spent fuel and waste disposition, according to the Office of Nuclear Energy’s website. Brinton originally gained attention due the fact that they identify as non-binary. Brinton also allegedly stole a woman’s suitcase from a Minneapolis airport in September. Brinton, 35, was charged with grand larceny with a value between $1,200 and $5,000. Court documents say Brinton was placed on leave from the Energy Department after they were charged with felony theft for stealing a woman’s Vera Bradley suitcase from baggage claim at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on Sept. 16. The suitcase and the woman’s belongings inside it were valued at $2,325. Brinton initially denied taking the luggage but later claimed they mistook it for their own bag — despite never having checked a bag in before their flight. Video surveillance showed them pulling off the suitcase’s ID tag after taking it from the baggage claim carousel. They were later seen using the suitcase on at least two occasions. GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia and 15 other Republicans sent a letter to Energy Secretary on Tuesday calling for Brinton's removal from the department. “We demand the resignation of Sam Brinton, and we implore you to set aside petty politics and appoint only the most qualified and dedicated individuals to influence America’s energy sector,” the GOP lawmakers wrote. An op-ed was published in LGBTQ Nation this week, saying that while Brinton's actions are their own fault, "the fallout faced by the LGBTQ+ community could have easily been avoided." "The red flags regarding Brinton were overwhelming and obvious to all who cared to see them. Unfortunately, some of America’s top LGBTQ+ activists and organizations were willfully blind to Brinton’s shortcomings," LGBTQ Nation's Wayne Besen wrote. "These organizations, such as the Trevor Project and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), ignored clear warning signs and incontrovertible evidence because Brinton provided these groups with a seemingly perfect ex-gay survivor story to expose horrific conversion therapy practices and ideology," Besen wrote. "While these advocates were well-intentioned, they took a shortcut, looked the other way, and elevated them without ever asking: Is Sam Brinton’s story too good to be true?" www.rawstory.com/sam-binton/
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 9, 2022 18:02:42 GMT
From the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
”"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as a civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors."
Today Fox News wrote an article about an up & coming individual who was just elected to the Senate. She has a plan to “Take back or Nation”.
While reading this
”We are the party of faith, family, freedom and opportunity. We missed being able to get that message to some of the younger generation, so we've got to reconfigure how we do that," she added.
Britt said she had been intentional about reaching out to younger groups of voters throughout her Senate campaign and that the conversation about the party's values and interest in protecting the "foundation and building blocks of our nation" needed to be elevated in a way that the next generation could understand.”
I was reminded of the Thomas Jefferson quote above. He meant it to apply to laws but it also applies to how we should view our country as it changes.
The Republican Party is stuck in the past in a country that no longer exists. So they are going to do their level best to drag this country back to where they believe it should belong. And it appears they will do whatever they can to drag this country backwards by whatever means.
When she talks about faith, it’s not all religious, just theirs. When she talks about family it’s their version and not what many families are today. She talks freedom but her party is fighting tooth and nail to stop people from being who they are. When she talks about opportunity, it’s not for all but just for some.
If you believe what Jefferson said above then what she claims is protecting the building blocks of our nation is actually destroying it.
One of the responses asked the question “Back from who”.
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Post by Merge on Dec 9, 2022 18:16:30 GMT
Here's a thought:
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 18:18:09 GMT
Back from those of us who do not 'believe' as they do.
They have no room for growth, diversity, progress, democracy, etc.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2022 19:39:02 GMT
Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler turned on the tears while trying to convince her GOP colleagues to vote against same sex marriage . Oops... Her gay nephew is calling her out!!
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 10, 2022 3:11:30 GMT
I read part of her complaint that was filed and in it she claims “hundreds of thousands of illegal ballots infected Mariposa County.” My guess every vote for Hobbs was “an infected “ ballot and those for her were just fine.
Interesting word to use “infected”.
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 10, 2022 3:15:41 GMT
If I was a Democrat living in AZ and voted for Sinema I would be really pissed by what she did and because she did it when she did it. I mean I voted for a Democratic candidate not an Independent one. So for her to change midstream is reason enough never to vote for her again. If I lived in AZ.
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 10, 2022 3:32:26 GMT
I don't like Sinema, I don't agree with her obstruction on voting rights or concessions to pharmaceutical industry or hedge funds. However, I think she wisely chose to wait until after the Georgia run offs to switch parties. I think the voters in Arizona are more likely to vote for or against her based on her stance on those issues and her votes in the Senate vs what party she belongs to. If you were a Democrat in Arizona in 2018, even if you knew she would flip to Independent, and your choices were her or the Republican candidate, who would you have voted for? Sinema replaced the Republican Jeff Flake. She flipped a seat that had been Republican since 1976. Martha McSally is an Air Force Academy graduate, a former combat pilot, the first female combat pilot, recipient of the Bronze Star, a 2 term US Representative and ironically, the Republican governor appointed her to fill John McCain's former seat in the Senate in 2018, after she lost the election. Needless to say, it was a really close race. Sinema won by only 2 points in a year when the Republican governor won by 16 points. I doubt a more central or progressive Democrat could have won in Arizona in 2018. Sinema won precisely because she was able to get Independents and even some Republicans to vote for her.
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 10, 2022 5:22:32 GMT
Now she is trying to justify her decision. If I lived in AZ I would still be pissed and would not vote for her again.
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 10, 2022 5:27:47 GMT
If I lived in Arizona, I would vote for Sinema if the only other choice was a Republican. In a Democratic primary, I would not vote for her because I disagree with her on voting rights, the federal minimum wage and concessions for the pharmaceutical industry and hedge funds. I would not vote against her because she switched her party affiliation. I care more about how she votes, what she stands for or against that I do her party affiliation. I would be mad if she switched to the Republican Party. If the party switch changes the way she votes and she's even more conservative, I might be mad. But, she voted with Biden 90% of the time. I doubt she's likely to change how she votes because of her party affiliation. She's keeping her Democratic committee assignments and her switch did not change who controls the Senate.
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 10, 2022 5:55:43 GMT
A funny, satirical opinion on Sinema's change www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/12/09/sinema-independent-switch-parties-satire/Bad news! Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (newly minted I-Ariz.) reports that she is going to continue behaving in exactly the same way and having exactly the same values.
No longer being a Democrat will, in fact, alter nothing about her (this should come as a surprise, but less of a surprise than you wish it would).
On the one hand, it is a relief that she does not plan to concoct new, different ways of being awful: deciding that, for instance, that we actually need a second, bonus filibuster, or forging an even tighter bond with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). On the other hand, it could be more of a relief.
“Why, if nothing about your values or behavior is going to be different, would someone choose to do this unnecessary, attention-grabbing thing that will make lots of Senate business more annoying for the Democrats?” you might ask. But then you would see you had answered your own question: Kyrsten Sinema is behaving exactly as she always has.
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