Category Archives: The Rule of Law

Republican Daddy Will Never Save You

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

You would think Democrats would have learned that well before the Mueller hearings. You would be wrong (boldface mine): Gates’ disclosure to investigators was a key insight into the state of mind of a campaign that was willing and eager … Continue reading →

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It’s the Emoluments, Stupid

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

It has been obvious from nearly day one that Il Trumpe is a non-stop violation of the emoluments clause in the Constitution, since he has not divested from his hotel businesses. Well, he just keeps on keeping on (boldface mine): … Continue reading →

Posted in Bidness, Resistance Rebellion And Death, The Rule of Law

Jury Nullification, the 2019 Edition

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

In an excellent, must-read piece by David Neiwert about a shooting during a confrontation between anti-fascists and Milo supporters (in the ancient days of 2017, when he was still famous), he describes something very disturbing from the trial of the … Continue reading →

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“Take the Land”: Impeach Him, Impeach Him Now

Posted on August 29, 2019 by

I’m old enough to remember when conservatives used to get upset when–oh fuck, why do I even bother? (boldface mine) President Trump is so eager to complete hundreds of miles of border fence ahead of the 2020 presidential election that … Continue reading →

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Democrats Fire a Warning Shot at the Supreme Court

Posted on August 21, 2019 by

It only took thirty years or so, but Democrats seem to coming to a slow understanding that the Supreme Court is hopelessly politicized. In an amicus brief, several Democratic senators, led by Sen. Whitehouse (RI) have laid out in very … Continue reading →

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Cars Turned Everyone Into Lawbreakers

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

And we’re still paying the price for that. There’s a really interesting article about the effects of the automobile on policing and law enforcement (read the whole thing). For me, this was the key part (boldface mine): Contrary to what … Continue reading →

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Still No Letter For Trump’s Taxes

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

I have no idea if Trump’s taxes would DESTROY! him, but seriously investigating him was part of the 2018 election pitch (boldface mine): There was supposed to be one genuinely easy victory for the new Democratic majority in the House. … Continue reading →

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