Legal scholars, including at Federalist Society, say Trump can be convicted

By artappraiser on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 2:53pm |

Rule of law! (Giuliani quacks are not the norm). WHETHER to do it is another thing. That's a decision that prosecutors make every day in this country, representing the public as an advocate, he/she has power to bring, not bring, or drop charges as an advocate,for the public at large, judging what's best for society. The House here is in the role of prosecutor. The experts agree they can do it if they think best for society.

Despite our differences, our carefully considered views of the law lead all of us to agree that the Constitution permits the impeachment, conviction, and disqualification of former officers, including presidents.https://t.co/lEVDJA9ibm
— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) January 21, 2021

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https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/21/legal-scholars-federalist-society-trump-convict-461089

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et tu, Cruz?

It is unfortunate that Ted Cruz is guilty of sedition and led an insurrection against America and waged war on the US Constitution. https://t.co/xicFAaZbFp
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) January 22, 2021

again, a reminder that Scarborough served 3 1/2 terms in the 1990's the House of Representatives as a conservative Republican and voted for the impeachment of Bill Clinton ...an avid"new Federalist" and signer of "The Contract with America"....etc.

by artappraiser on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:47pm

also too, developing on the left:

A group of Senate Democrats filed an ethics complaint today against GOP Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz, over their Jan. 6 efforts to object to the 2020 presidential election resultshttps://t.co/CoQYBbje5A
— POLITICO (@politico) January 22, 2021

“Let's bring up a vote to expel Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley from the Senate.” -@AOC pic.twitter.com/rHvZgpGoHX
— Justice Democrats (@justicedems) January 22, 2021

Ted Cruz needs to resign and take Josh Hawley with him.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) January 22, 2021

We are calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to deny committee seats to Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. Ted Cruz, and other Senators who voted against the 2020 election results. Our Statement: pic.twitter.com/vTzLr5wrVZ
— MoveOn (@MoveOn) January 22, 2021

The ⁦@ReallyAmerican1⁩ team is goin’ mobile, agile and hostile! We’re rentin’ mobile billboards to cruise @TedCruz ‘s district. Won’t you help with a RT and a kind donation? https://t.co/5Yz2lrVIOq
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 22, 2021

edit to add, from a centrist Republican talking head:

Reminder: Ted, the reason the National Guard is there, protecting Congress in the first place, is because Trump with help of opportunist accomplices like you and Hawley, fed people lies and peddled conspiracy theories that incited them to domestic terrorism and left people dead. https://t.co/PmS8xM9f0o
— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) January 22, 2021

by artappraiser on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:13pm

Lemme get this straight, Al Franken has to resign for a joke photo he took years before he was a senator, but Cruz and Hawley get a pass for inciting an insurrection? It's past time for D's to start playing rough like the Repuglicans do.
— Shannon (@gardengirl125) January 21, 2021

by PeraclesPlease on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:09pm

Quick question for Republicans, like Ron Johnson, suggesting Democrats are just out for Revenge. How would you describe the Timothy McVeigh Trial? https://t.co/g9LqK5ZNQC
— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) January 22, 2021

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 9:15am

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Read the article at https://halginsberg.com/vote-for-jill-stein-again/

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submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

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— Gareth Harris (@garethharr) December 28, 2023

Read the article at https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/28/brazil-law-indigenous-land-rights-claim-time-marker?CMP=share_btn_tw

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submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

Location: U.S. Embassy and residential compounds

Events: Heavy gunfire is occuring around the area of the U.S. Embassy and residential compounds adjacent to the Trutier area of Tabarre. All Embassy personnel have been instructed to remain indoors and shelter-in-place until further notice. All others should avoid the area.

Actions to take:

Avoid the area;

Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;

Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and

If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.

Read the article at https://ht.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-port-au-prince-haiti-december-25-2023/

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submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

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Read the article at https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-12-08/pakistan-s-expulsion-of-afghan-refugees-risks-another-crisis

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submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

All eyes on #Chad right now
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Read the article at https://x.com/_hudsonc/status/1732891968709992511?s=20

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submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

[Chapter I news is HERE, Oct. 7 til today]

You don’t get it.
It’s not about an UNRWA teacher who held an Israeli kid hostage in his house.
It’s all about how for 75 years you have destroyed the future of generations of Palestinians, including my family.
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— George Deek (@GeorgeDeek) December 2, 2023

Note 'Community Notes' attached to UNWRA's statement.

Read the article at https://x.com/GeorgeDeek/status/1731020551328579863?s=20

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submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

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Could we have a war in South America?!?

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Read the article at https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/world/americas/maduro-vote-essequibo-guyana.html

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Read the article at https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/29/divisions-leave-floridas-house-republicans-powerless-00129200

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submitted by artappraiser 12 months ago

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