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stevesilberman, to random
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The best postscripts to an invitation I've ever seen. [via Scott Ruplin]

heidilifeldman, to random
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“What would be informative: A minute or two of unedited video showing Trump’s rambling, incoherent and deranged rants. Rather than merely “fact check” the nonsense blizzard, reports can explore the unprecedented nature of his rhetoric, illustrate the deterioration in his thinking and speech, and discuss how an obviously irrational and unhinged leader casts a spell over his devoted following.” How to report on the election — https://wapo.st/45d5wpk

heidilifeldman, to SantaFe
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Voted in today, a place where the Democratic primary determines some of the ultimate races. One race really struck me as emblematic of the future, assuming constitutional democracy survives in the U.S. 1/

heidilifeldman,
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With the Republican Party having degenerated into a cultish, criminal, evangelical Christian organization, it is no longer a meaningful participant in U.S. democratic politics. So, the Democratic Party is going to absorb many people into its right flank. My prediction: if U.S. constitutional democracy survives, the Republican Party will not, and the Democratic Party will eventually split into two parties, one more to the left and one more to the right. 4/4

aaron.rupar, to random

Lieu: "Trump's campaign manager: felon. Trump's deputy campaign manger: felon. Trump's foreign policy adviser: felon. Trump's lawyer: felon. Trump's political adviser: felon. Trump's fundraiser: felon. It is not the fault of the DOJ that Trump surrounded himself with criminals."

Nonilex, to DaftPunk
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#US Lawmakers #expensed millions in 2023

>300 #House lawmakers were reimbursed ≥$5.2M for #food & #lodging while on official business in Washington last year under a new, #TaxpayerFunded prgm that doesn’t require receipts.
The prgm, which kicked off last yr after a #Republican-led House panel passed it, was intended to make it easier for lawmakers to maintain separate homes in DC & their home districts.

#HonorSystem #HouseRepublicans #law
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/04/house-representatives-expenses-receipts-lodging/

Nonilex,
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:

An earlier version of this article said that Rep (R-Fla.) was the reimbursement program's top spender for 2023. That analysis was based on data released by the as of last week. But additional data The Post reviewed Tuesday showed that Rep (R-Michigan) was reimbursed for more than Gaetz was.

dangillmor, to random
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A must-read from @ProPublica: New investigation details "significant financial benefits" that have gone from Trump world to witnesses in his court cases -- is not surprising, in a way.

https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-criminal-cases-witnesses-financial-benefits

Only the latest, and perhaps starkest yet, reminder that it's all corruption, all the time in Trump world.

I hear that Trump apparatchiks were trying to get this article suppressed, so please read it and pass along the link to everyone you know.

GottaLaff, to random
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Via Emptywheel:

What if instead of polling, Does Trump's felony conviction make you more or less likely to vote for him?" instead poll, "Does GOP's wholesale attack on rule of law make you more or less likely to vote for it?"

"Does fact Trump found guilty of defrauding university students, charity donors, banks, and NY state make you more or less likely to vote for him?"

"Does fact Trump pardoned Steve Bannon for defrauding his own supporters make you more or less likely to vote for him?"

SmudgeTheInsultCat, to random
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jensclasen, to random German
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Hello people of the US, Germany here.

We have a bit of experience with a convicted felon and radical right-wing extremist becoming leader of our country.

Our advice: Don't do it.

w7voa, to random
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“Defendants in criminal court cases … are to be referred to with their honorific Mr, Mrs or Miss: the newspapers and website should share the court’s presumption of innocence. On conviction they lose the honorific, although if cleared on appeal they reclaim it.” - Telegraph newspaper style guide https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/05/31/trump-guilty-hush-money-conviction-trial-latest/

Nonilex, to Law
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#TrumpTrial Thurs 30 May 2024 🧵#Deliberations continue

Justice #Merchan says he believes that the #jury wants him to repeat a significant portion of the #JuryInstructions.

He will read pages 6-35.

Each page yesterday took him just a little more than a minute, so this will take >30 mins.

Between that & the testimony readbacks, also expected to take >30 mins, there will likely be >1 hour this morning w/the jury in the courtroom, not actively deliberating.

#criminal #law #Trump

Nonilex,
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My favorite bit → At the presentence interview, a or working for the dept may also talk to , during which time the defendant can “try to make a good impression & explain why he or she deserves a lighter punishment,” acc/to the New York State Unified Court System.

benjaminwittes, to random
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Thoughts https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/thoughts-on-donald-trump-s-conviction

JamesGleick, to random
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When deciding what sentence to impose on a convicted in New York State, does the judge take into consideration the defendant’s contrition or lack thereof? Does anyone know?

Asking for no particular reason.

martinicat,
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@JamesGleick yes. The judge relies on a pre-sentencing report which is prepared, during which the defendant is interviewed by The… I don’t know, probation department? anyway, yes, exactly that does come up.🍸😺

dangillmor, to random
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Latest reminder that the Murdoch family's Fox "News" relentlessly injects poison into our civic bloodstream, for power and money.

https://www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox-news-has-relentlessly-assailed-judge-juan-merchan

Also a reminder that if you subscribe to cable/satellite TV (or online equivalent), you are sending money to this evil company every month.

Please stop sending money to this evil company.

shoq, to random
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Not thrilled with how Biden is handling the crisis in the Middle East? Think you might not vote for him in “protest.” Well…

PLEASE CONSIDER THE FUCKING ALTERNATIVE (while you still can)⏵

“Trump told donors he will crush pro-Palestinian protests, deport demonstrators.”

Gift article: https://wapo.st/4bywzh1

skykiss, (edited ) to random
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There is an absolute collapse of the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. Representative Jamie Raskin

My comments: Theocratic fascist judges make rulings with no basis in law. must be removed.

Absolute Collapse of the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court.

mcnado, to random
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I’m just gonna say it — this “Genocide Joe” thing is the dumbest fucking liberal shit I have seen in years.

Joe Biden can do more to try to rein in Israel, but Biden doesn’t run Israel. He isn’t CIC for IDF. He isn’t deciding what hospital to bomb. He isn’t deciding what border crossings to close.

You know who is pushing the Genocide Joe narrative? The fucking Russians and the Israelis. Why is that? Well, it’s an election year, and Trump is a hard right, pro-Israel puppet.

futurebird, to random
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“We see you haven’t voted yet. Your voting record is public,” a recent mailer to Texas Republicans says. “Your neighbors are watching and will know if you miss this critical runoff election. We will notify President Trump if you don’t vote. You can’t afford to have that on your record.”

The thing about a "strong" "leader"? Eventually you'll be the one targeted when things get desperate enough. No matter how much you think you are the kind of person who wouldn't be.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-supporters-are-now-sending-threatening-letters-to-get-people-to-vote-for-him/ar-BB1mV1XP

jbouie, to random

what is so strange about all of this stuff is voters treating trump as if he wasn’t president for four years

RE: https://www.threads.net/@andykaczynski/post/C7Z5eKkR27T

chrisgeidner, to random
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BREAKING: Sens. Durbin, Whitehouse request meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over Alito ethics scandal, call for Alito’s recusal in Jan. 6 cases. https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-05-23-Letter-to-CJ-Roberts.pdf

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citizencohn, to random

We need more coverage of what another Trump presidency would mean in real life, for real people

This from @jbouie is a good place to start https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/opinion/trump-deportation-immigration-border.html

indivisibleteam, to random
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Senator Durbin has a responsibility to use every ounce of subpoena and investigative power he has to uncover just how compromised Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas are. For the sake of our democracy, Sen. Durbin’s continued inaction here isn’t an option and it’s time he heard that message loud and clear.

Tell your senators to take action against the corrupt Supreme Court: https://act.indivisible.org/sign/stand-against-scotus-corruption?source=mastodon&medium=directpost

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rbreich, to random
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I can't believe I even have to say this, but it is not normal that the Supreme Court is taking its sweet time to decide if the president can incite an insurrection to overturn an election and maintain power. This should have been decided already. The answer is no!

JoshuaHolland, to random
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This is like something you’d see in North Korea.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-democrat-banned-from-speaking-for-simply-listing-trumps-trials

glennf, to random
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Recuse, impeach, or snooze: guess which one https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/us/justice-alito-flag-appeal-to-heaven.html?unlocked_article_code=1.t00.IUMP.9iaqgzwhZe-z&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb

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