While De Santis is probably smarter, he lacks the charisma of Trump - whose followers love the school-yard name calling and bullying of Trump. For my money, between the two of them, Trump would have the better chance of winning in 2024.
Hi Robert - I have been a silent consumer, enjoyer and witness to your writings over at least the past 18 months. I really appreciate your energy in assembling lots of information into a concise and valuable summary, and your continuing hope for our republic.
I completely agree with you that Trump must be indicted and tried; and I sincerely hope that Attorney General Garland will do so vigorously. We must see, our children must see and our grandchildren must record that we do not tolerate anyone who undermines basic democratic principles - and most especially, the person at the highest reaches of power ... and responsibility.
Thanks for continuing to insist on his indictment and prosecution.
You say… ..” After the second January 6th Committee hearing, I am beginning to believe that it is inevitable that the DOJ will indict Trump... it has everything to do with the overwhelming case being made by the Committee. ..is telling a multi-layered, complicated story in an understandable, accessible manner. That is no mean feat. The Committee has achieved that result through discipline and hard work. Kudos to the Committee...”
All of those things were true of the (second specifically) impeachment hearings and we know how that turned out!??
I struggle with the idea things won’t change. But—I do know that there will be a thorough accounting of the events—good!
I don't have a lot of respect for the so-called Independent voter, but enough did turn out for Biden. And DeSantis is increasingly loony. He risks becoming the new poster-boy for right-wing looniness. That will doom them both for any voter with a sense of smell and openess to awakening to the rotting carcass of the GOP.
Thank you for expanding on your view of Barr. He did Trump's dirty work for several years , tarring his already tarred, though not widely appreciated, reputation. The rest is ass-covering. If he had any courage or ethical fiber, he would have stayed and put up a fight until Trump fired him. He left it for others to draw a line.
Thanks for again clarifying the NEED to prosecute Trump for sedition, at the least! And anyone imagining that De Santis is “smarter” than Trump is delusional. He is a brutal bully with baser instincts, but without Trumps charisma or breadth of support, he will fail. Only in states such as Florida and Texas can the De Santis, Abbott, and Cruz types flourish. They are all mongrels without depth. Trump had years of grooming from his dear old Dad and money in his pockets. And look what’s happening to him!
I’m counting on the Republican Party to recover in time to boot them all out and come up with a viable option for responsible leadership again. This committee with Liz Cheney on board is a great wake-up to “that “Party. And I agree, Merritt Garland, ARE YOU LISTENING?? The case is literally being handed to him!
I will refer to 1923 Germany for the necessity to have justice applied to the former leader. Hitler was sentenced to only 3 months in jail for his role in an attempted coup, and only served one month. Accountability is a necessity in dealing with sedition.
Your last line really hit home and it has been what has me glued to the January 6 proceedings. Forget for a moment about Democrats vs Republicans, proper messaging, woke culture, cancel culture--all of it. Focus on democracy and what is at risk should bullies and conspiracy theorists take the reins of government into their hands again. Four years of shame, embarrassment, and general harassment of the principals I hold dear was enough for me. Let's win this one for America. As the signs read at March for Our Lives, ENOUGH.
I just read in my local paper, The MISSOULIAN, that neo-Nazis are planning a march here this weekend. Missoula is only 165 miles from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. By western standards that is very close. My guess is that the far Right is organizing and coordinating these events nationally. CDA is the canary in the coal mine. I implore you to call up and call out your representatives. At the risk of being an alarmist we need to be more vigilant than ever.
I was thinking about the premise that Bill Stepien will be running campaigns for other election deniers. Given that in at least the few states whose oaths of office I just looked up, governors must pledge to uphold the Constitution of the United States (and their home state or commonwealth), and that Article II establishes the office of President and the mechanism for their election, how can a denier take that oath to something they believe not be true? Is that not some form of perjury?
While De Santis is probably smarter, he lacks the charisma of Trump - whose followers love the school-yard name calling and bullying of Trump. For my money, between the two of them, Trump would have the better chance of winning in 2024.
Hi Robert - I have been a silent consumer, enjoyer and witness to your writings over at least the past 18 months. I really appreciate your energy in assembling lots of information into a concise and valuable summary, and your continuing hope for our republic.
I completely agree with you that Trump must be indicted and tried; and I sincerely hope that Attorney General Garland will do so vigorously. We must see, our children must see and our grandchildren must record that we do not tolerate anyone who undermines basic democratic principles - and most especially, the person at the highest reaches of power ... and responsibility.
Thanks for continuing to insist on his indictment and prosecution.
Mary-Jane
I worry about your “why” DT will be indicted.
You say… ..” After the second January 6th Committee hearing, I am beginning to believe that it is inevitable that the DOJ will indict Trump... it has everything to do with the overwhelming case being made by the Committee. ..is telling a multi-layered, complicated story in an understandable, accessible manner. That is no mean feat. The Committee has achieved that result through discipline and hard work. Kudos to the Committee...”
All of those things were true of the (second specifically) impeachment hearings and we know how that turned out!??
I struggle with the idea things won’t change. But—I do know that there will be a thorough accounting of the events—good!
Robert Reich raised Liz Chaney’s name as a possible candidate for President in a Newsletter dated June 13. Curious about your reaction.
I don't have a lot of respect for the so-called Independent voter, but enough did turn out for Biden. And DeSantis is increasingly loony. He risks becoming the new poster-boy for right-wing looniness. That will doom them both for any voter with a sense of smell and openess to awakening to the rotting carcass of the GOP.
Thank you for expanding on your view of Barr. He did Trump's dirty work for several years , tarring his already tarred, though not widely appreciated, reputation. The rest is ass-covering. If he had any courage or ethical fiber, he would have stayed and put up a fight until Trump fired him. He left it for others to draw a line.
Thanks for again clarifying the NEED to prosecute Trump for sedition, at the least! And anyone imagining that De Santis is “smarter” than Trump is delusional. He is a brutal bully with baser instincts, but without Trumps charisma or breadth of support, he will fail. Only in states such as Florida and Texas can the De Santis, Abbott, and Cruz types flourish. They are all mongrels without depth. Trump had years of grooming from his dear old Dad and money in his pockets. And look what’s happening to him!
I’m counting on the Republican Party to recover in time to boot them all out and come up with a viable option for responsible leadership again. This committee with Liz Cheney on board is a great wake-up to “that “Party. And I agree, Merritt Garland, ARE YOU LISTENING?? The case is literally being handed to him!
Trump is crazy, "like a fox." A narcissistic, criminally-minded fox. Entertaining enough in a Disney cartoon, not so much in the Oval Office.
I will refer to 1923 Germany for the necessity to have justice applied to the former leader. Hitler was sentenced to only 3 months in jail for his role in an attempted coup, and only served one month. Accountability is a necessity in dealing with sedition.
Your last line really hit home and it has been what has me glued to the January 6 proceedings. Forget for a moment about Democrats vs Republicans, proper messaging, woke culture, cancel culture--all of it. Focus on democracy and what is at risk should bullies and conspiracy theorists take the reins of government into their hands again. Four years of shame, embarrassment, and general harassment of the principals I hold dear was enough for me. Let's win this one for America. As the signs read at March for Our Lives, ENOUGH.
Whenever someone refers to Trump’s being delusional, I think « crazy like a fox ».
My mouth waters at the prospect of seeing Trump sitting as a defendant in a courtroom. But I am not as optimistic as you are. Let's hope you're right!
And I agree - kudos to the Jan.6th committee.
To Everyone:
I just read in my local paper, The MISSOULIAN, that neo-Nazis are planning a march here this weekend. Missoula is only 165 miles from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. By western standards that is very close. My guess is that the far Right is organizing and coordinating these events nationally. CDA is the canary in the coal mine. I implore you to call up and call out your representatives. At the risk of being an alarmist we need to be more vigilant than ever.
I was thinking about the premise that Bill Stepien will be running campaigns for other election deniers. Given that in at least the few states whose oaths of office I just looked up, governors must pledge to uphold the Constitution of the United States (and their home state or commonwealth), and that Article II establishes the office of President and the mechanism for their election, how can a denier take that oath to something they believe not be true? Is that not some form of perjury?
Good point!
You are spot on. Seeing him in Federal Court is a dream. Finally some justice. Most in prison have not done nearly the harm that this man has.
I am taking comfort in the integrity of these hearings. And thank you for reinforcing the message in a clear way.