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Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

Yes, today's hearing showed us a couple of beautiful and inspiring profiles in courage. It will take me some time to process what I heard today. Maybe it is the realization how much Truth Matters and how much giving ourselves to helping others is inherent and essential to our sense of well being like Shaye Moss illustrated so well. She loved helping others. Having purpose in our lives that is larger than ourselves gives our lives meaning like nothing else does. It is essential that we help each other be loving and nurturing of all that surrounds us. We, the People all of us this time in kindness and light.

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Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

For me this was the most heart breaking moment of this entire hearing, really of tRump's entire attempt to control this country. It was sickening to hear these two women recount what has happened to them. Too tragic for words.

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Jun 22, 2022·edited Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

“ For the first time ever, the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award will honor five individuals — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Arizona Representative Russell “Rusty” Bowers, and Wandrea’ ArShaye Moss — each for their courage to protect and defend democracy in the United States and abroad.”

https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award

Also lawsuits: Freeman and Moss vs. OAN & Gateway Pundit

https://www.law4truth.org/

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Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

It's breath-taking how corrosive and corrupt the Trump Administration was. Why are McConnell and McCarthy laying down like little puppies? Money and power, for sure. But also, their support forTrump since 2016 mean that they've now got a rattle snake by the tail. One false move and the MAGA inspired crazies will threaten them in their homes and at work. What has their complacency unleashed?

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Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

Great and poignant post today. What I don't understand is why those making threats at the homes of Bowers, Moss, and Freeman aren't arrested and prosecuted for making threats, harassment, and intimidation. They should be sued for defamation of character and slander. If funds are needed to bring those lawsuits, I'd be happy to contribute. The demonstrations go well beyond what is free speech; it's as bad or worse than yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater.

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People forget that Sen. Ron Johnson was identified by Russians as a "useful idiot" to disseminate disinformation during the 2020 election. He is no longer useful, but is still an idiot.

https://www.justsecurity.org/71947/how-sen-ron-johnsons-investigation-became-an-enabler-of-russian-disinformation-part-i/

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Jun 22, 2022·edited Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

It all fits together somehow, doesn’t it. I can believe whatever I want to believe “in my heart” and make YOU pay. and I don’t need no stinkin evidence. The New Mexico official (under indictment for participation in Jan 6, of course) who votes not to certify his election because he believes “in his heart” that Dominion voting machines are corrupt - a belief he ADMITS he has no evidence for - is just copying his hero Donald Trump.

THIS CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO STAND, in either case!

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Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

Before the benighted Ms. Collins, Maine was served by three honourable Republicans: Margaret Chase Smith, William Cohen and Olympia Snowe-none of whom would have suffered Donald Trump gladly. Before Andy Biggs, Arizona was served by Barry Goldwater, who marched into the Oval Office in August, 1974 and demanded Richard Nixon's resignation. I was no fan of Goldwater, in a good many respects, but he had a fair measure of decency.

The spectacle of Eric Greitens calling for what is tantamount to mass murder, on the very day that Americans of good will were celebrating the de facto end of chattel slavery, in June, 1865, should remind everyone of good will that there will always be those among us who long for the return of autocracy, of the manorial system, of the Divine Right of Kings. Freedom is never free.

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Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

What really spoke to me yesterday is how these ordinary peoples' lives and those of their families, were impacted by a crazed mob. Sadly, this mob is more enraged and emboldened than they were in 2020. As other readers have noted, the poll workers have all quit (who can blame them!), which to me means the mob and their tactics are winning.

Two very meaningful notes from yesterday was Shey saying why she wanted to be a poll worker and how she loved to help the older black voters some of whom had been denied the right to vote in the past and the steps that she would go to get absentee ballots to members of her community that were in the hospital. The second was the AZ member who spoke of his long time friends who have turned on him.

Great call to action Robert to get more poll workers! And if you live in a deep blue state like me, consider being a poll monitor in another state.

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I hope Shaye Moss and Lady Ruby sue Trump for defamation.

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Jun 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell

Hearing Ms Moss and Lady Ruby was horrific. I cannot believe what they endured.

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Truth and Justice are enshrined in Today's Edition Newsletter as never before. The evidence of Trump's cruelty you have presented is unequivocal by virtue of the links provided that in concert make an airtight case against our erstwhile president and his evil enablers. But your post also focuses on the courage of Shaye Moss and others who took a stand as freedom loving Americans in the face of the Trumpian assault on the Rule of Law. As Cathy Learoyd says, "Having purpose in our lives that is larger than ourselves gives our lives meaning like nothing else does." When that purpose is in alignment with "the better angels of our natures" and dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the common good, it creates the conditions for a thriving Democracy.

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I rarely disagree with anything substantial in the Newsletter, and your commentary on the Committee hearings is spot on. Establishing a personal profile in courage is Mr. Attorney General Garland’s primary responsibility right now; I remain convinced that as long as the former president is outside and has ready access to the media, he will continue the scam that he started in 2015.

In respect of the gun problem, however, I disagree that what was done is the “bare minimum”; the bill, if it passes, is a piece of performatory pap designed to let Senators go to recess able to say that they “took bipartisan action” in response to the killings in Uvalde, Buffalo and elsewhere. What they did may be laudable, but there is nothing in the bill as presented that will have an immediate impact on the ability of anyone to procure the weaponry used in those murders. At minimum, there should have been limits on the capacity of magazines and the type of ammunition available in the civilian market and universal mandatory background checks prior to purchase. Senators will probably take a victory lap for this but far too many of their constituents and future constituent won’t be able to join them because they died of legislative inaction while doing nothing more than attend school, shop, or worship.

I also disagree with the prevailing analysis of the Court decision in Carson; as I understand the issue, the law established a different set of standards for private school funding based on religious affiliation and the Court was asked to set this aside. Treating a class of organizations equally under the law doesn’t establish a religious affiliation for the state and doesn’t challenge anyone’s ability to practice or not practice their religious beliefs. Much of this country was establishmentarian in its early days, and the results of that are well known and formed the basis for the 1st Amendment restriction. A much better argument would be that the state ought not fund any private schools at all and thereby end the discussion but that would require legislative rather than judicial action which we’re unlikely to see.

Your closing remarks today and the testimony of the women from Georgia hit home because I’ll be an election judge for the MO primary on Aug. 2 and, although that’s a very different job from working for the County Clerk or Secretary of State’s office where votes are counted, it would be reassuring to know that I’ll be secure in doing so and that everyone else who fills a similar role will be too. I’m waiting to hear and see a joint press conference featuring the President, Congressional leaders of both parties and the two party chairpeople where all violence of any kind in a political situation is disavowed and a promise is made to prosecute violators to the fullest extent of the law and in a reasonable time frame. This too will pass, and it is incumbent on all of us to ensure that the passage is peaceful and positive.

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The hearings were so well done. Incredibly moving. There are still ethical Republicans, although that term is becoming increasingly oxymoronic. The officials who testified, at some personal peril, are deserving of our respect. And our compassion and support goes out to Shaye Moss and Lady Ruby. Two selfless human beings who only tried to help others. Once again, it was shown in stark detail that Donald Trump is a carny hustler criminal. He is a repugnant human being. He belongs behind bars.

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Thanks Robert for the excellent recap. Yesterday's hearing was powerful. It was a brilliant balance of Republican officials who chose the right and legal path and the election workers who could be our neighbors or friends who were targeted by the greatest bully our nation has ever known.

How can any American watch that and not condemn TFG and his lackeys? Their tactics were those of dystopian horror novels.

I don't know how TFG will be held accountable. I don't know what the DOJ will ever do. I just wake up every morning hoping that charges can be brought by someone that will prevent him from holding future office. And some financial penalties to include repayment of those he scammed would seem appropriate.

And then, is there any hope that the "normal" wing of the GQP will regain some sway? Raffensperger seems to have support...

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The fourth J6th hearing for me was the most emotional and the testimony of Rusty Bowers, Lady Ruby and her daughter Shaye Moss was riveting and heartbreaking as well as damaging to Trump and his associates. It represented the ugly truth that Trump didn’t care about the “ little people” or dedicated public servants doing their jobs. He only wanted to overturn the election for himself at any cost. What I hope this hearing accomplished was that it was an eye opener to the “ little people” that Trump regardless of his rhetoric does not care about the voters who supported him and is using them and their financial support for personal gain and adulation. People like Rusty Bower’s Lady Rudy and Brad Raffensperger I hope will be the role model and inspiration for many people to come forward and “ do the right thing”. Sure not all the Trump avid supporters will have heard yesterdays hearing but enough have and maybe we can start to turn the tide against the assault on our Democracy. Yesterday Trump lost in the most important court in the country and that is the court of of public opinion.

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