WarGamer
WarGamer's Journal"Tip and the Gipper" a look back at politics of old.
Chris Matthews book from a few years ago...
I think this era is gone. The way this country is divided and the way the politicians treat each other today... SMDH
https://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/chris-matthews-book-tip-and-the-gipper-when-politics-worked-097585
Friedersdorf said that when O’Neill entered Reagan’s hospital room, “he nodded my way and walked over to the bed and grasped both the president’s hands, and said, ‘God bless you, Mr. President.’ The president still seemed groggy … with lots of tubes and needles running in and out of his body. But when he saw Tip, he lit up and gave the speaker a big smile, and said, ‘Thanks for coming, Tip.’ Then, still holding one of the president’s hands, the speaker got down on his knees and said he would like to offer a prayer for the president, choosing the 23rd Psalm.”
Should a former POTUS be able to claim Executive Privilege?
Those who have read my posts hopefully understand sometimes I like to kick the hornets nest to count how many hornets are in the nest...
It's science, lol...
In the quest of being intellectually honest, what do you think of this question?
Should a former POTUS have any claim to Executive Privilege?
What is your opinion re: a future GOP President (maybe Trump in 2025?) working with a GOP Senate to release White House documents related to the Benghazi incident to fuel another witch hunt? Or some Biden documents to fuel additional nonsense?
Is it smart to allow an opposing party to open up the records of a previous White House?
It's EASY to think of things when DEMS are in power... but few think of what comes around next time?
Example #2
Trump told McConnell in 2017 to scrap the filibuster so he could railroad his agenda through Congress.
McConnell said NO.
Now remember... my opinion on all this really doesn't matter. It's the discussion that matters.
Aggressive Prosecution. When are you for/against it?
I'd really like to promote DISCUSSION... you know, the purpose of this forum. I'd like to NOT catch a HIDE...
So let's talk, not argue.
A cornerstone of progressive thought is being wary of prosecution by the State. History is replete with abusive prosecutors abusing poor people, people of color and those who are socially "questionable".
I always try to be intellectually honest. That means NOT saying it's A-OK to prosecute someone I DON'T LIKE differently than someone I have empathy for.
I don't like the Crumbly Parents prosecution. I think Involuntary Manslaughter is a terrible charge and I believe she will LOSE if it's taken to Court. The alleged offense MUST match the charging criteria and the word of Law. It's like the Rittenhouse prosecution. If you read Wisconsin Law... he shouldn't have even been charged. The Jury confirmed that.
Don't get me wrong. I think the little 15 yr old monster should spend his life in prison. If he didn't elect to kill at 15... he would have at 25, 45 or 55.
Don't like Michigan Law?
Then change it. Start with Secure Gun Laws requiring parents to secure guns in a house with minors. Don't like WI self-defense laws? Change them.
The Judicial System is bound by LAWS. The Judicial System is NOT the means of vengeance for a community. Laws mean nothing without the Judicial System and the Judicial System means nothing without the Laws it's bound to.
I'm an old-school progressive. I have an inherent DISTRUST of the "system" and of Law Enforcement and their Prosecutorial brothers. If I had chosen a life as an attorney I'd be one of those long haired pot smoking defense attorneys fighting against the "man".
And to finish up, what sanctions are there for prosecutors who push too hard? Maybe start making the State PAY legal fees when a Jury returns a "Not Guilty" verdict?
One more time... I hope this doesn't get hidden.
I'm not defending Trumpists, gun humpers, murderers or anyone else...
I'm defending the proper role of the Judicial System and the Rule of Law.
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