I’ve had just about enough of the whole trump-republican-maga-trial mess. There’ll just be a whole lot of pre-trial maneuvering for some time. It’ll cause headlines and much to do about nothing until and when actual trials begin or additional charges are made (when those will happen is anybody’s guess).
I think I’ll go lightly on the trial related post for now unless something big happens. There are plenty of other important issues facing us daily and I’ll focus more on those; hopefully with more good news and quirky things to boot.
I watched the entire Right-Wing debate tonight and here’s my reaction to the upside down world of republicans.
First, the audience was out of control for much of the night (big trump magas). Second, the moderators tried hard to keep things under control, but had a tough time on many occasions.
If these are the best examples of the future of the party, they are in trouble, and potentially, so are we. Such a cluster ****
Most of the candidates fall into one or more of my following categories based on their answers and posturing.
Only 2 or 3 candidates had issues with mr trump running or becoming President. Most gave him a pass and kinda kissed-ass, Christie was the most anti-trump by far.
The only one that somewhat impressed me was Niki Haley. I don’t particularly care for many of positions and would never vote for her, but, at least she did have a few reasonably straightforward answers and wasn’t too off putting.
Translation: Get convicted in a Rico case in Georgia and there’s no soft life for you… Five Years Are Mandatory
The best I can tell, there are around 100 criminal charges Mr Trump now faces in his four indictments.
I’m no legal expert, but I believe he could be found guilty by a 12 vote to convict on any single count. Now, among other things, I have spent a 50 year career studying consumer statistics and probability and I think the possibility of Mr Trump beating all counts in every trial is unlikely (assuming they all actually are completed).
The Federal cases could be stopped or overturned by a pardon if the wrong person is elected President (heaven forbid), but the Georgia Rico Case can’t be dismissed or pardoned by the President if convicted.
We’re going to hear and see so much crap from the defense along the way that I, for one, am already sick of it. The only thing that will matter in the end, is was justice served and not bastardized by the defendant, the attorneys, the judge or the courts.
Our society and democracy will be changed forever if a guilty man doesn’t pay the price for his corruption.
Mr Trump’s ultimate judgement will likely be at the ballot box. It appears he will become the Republicans’ nominee, not withstanding the possibility of a dramatic backlash from the charges he faces (unlikely).
The ultimate pressure may be on us, the voters, so we must get out the vote like our future depends on the outcome… It does.
I wrote this poem about 40 years ago. Poetry is not one of my strong suits or better talents, but those were tough times for me. Depression, anxiety and panic attacks had taken me so far down I didn’t know how to climb out.
I tried religion, meditation, therapy, medication, sex and the bottle, some with success, but writing and art turned out to be two of my more successful attempts at self discovery and recovery. I started a book (a kind of autobiographical fiction of 500 or more pages), but never finished it; this poem is all that survived my struggle.
If this is of any benefit to someone, I’m happy to share the poem. Just know, the path can be difficult, but small steps each day can help. There is always light to find within.
I’ve survived this world for 75 years now, some have been pretty shitty, some just OK and many outstanding, but today I can say… My life has been worth living and so is yours.
TheTurnabout – wfe 1979 or thereabouts
Yes; I know the feelings and I know how they started, For when you tried to hide you were called cold hearted.
You saw the reaction and closed the door, That those close to you could see no more.
People looked at you and said how grand, For you there’ll soon be the promise land.
They said you knew just who you are, But, then someone spoke and the window went ajar.
The thoughts flowed in like a raging river, With currents so swift they made you quiver.
You were carried along through darkened passes, Then thrust into the light without your glasses.
When a solid rock came into view, You reached out for the safety of something you once knew.
But the hold proved weak and you were off again, Looking for strength in ropes that were worn and thin.
You drifted along in an endless struggle, Looking for the object to penetrate your bubble.
You searched in vain for this tiny pin, Yet, the key to your prison will come from within.
When you learn to open that long closed gate, The tide will turn and deliver your fate.
“Wow, it’s finally happened! Liddle’ Mike Pence, a man who was about to be ousted as Governor Indiana until I came along and made him V.P., has gone to the Dark Side. I never told a newly emboldened (not based on his 2% poll numbers!)
Pence to put me above the Constitution, or that Mike was “too honest.” He’s delusional, and now he wants to show he’s a tough guy. I once read a major magazine article on Mike. It said he was not a very good person. I was surprised, but the article was right. Sad!”
And There’s This…
“NO WAY I CAN GET A FAIR TRIAL, OR EVEN CLOSE TO A FAIR TRIAL, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
THERE ARE MANY REASONS FOR THIS, BUT JUST ONE IS THAT I AM CALLING FOR A FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF THIS FILTHY AND CRIME RIDDEN EMBARRASSMENT TO OUR NATION, WHERE MURDERS HAVE JUST SHATTERED THE ALL TIME RECORD, OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES HAVE NEVER NEEN WORSE, AND TOURISTS HAVE FLED.
THE FEDERAL TAKEOVER IS VERY UNPOPULAR WITH POTENTIAL AREA JURORS, BUT NECESSARY FOR SAFETY, GREATNESS, & FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE!”
His personal money machines don’t stop with buildings, golf courses, licenses deals or foreign “whatever’s”, they continue on down to the poor souls who freely send him money every day because they actually believe he cares about them…
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