Trump is ‘too dumb or incompetent to commit crimes’ is not a legal defense
November 7, 2019
Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal in an op-ed last month made the argument that Donald Trump is too inept to have committed extortion and bribery: [Ambassador] Taylor says in his statement that many people in the Administration opposed the Giuliani effort, including some in senior positions at the White House. This matters because it may … Read more
Russian asset Donald Trump Jr. tweets unconfirmed reports of the whistleblower’s identity (Updated)
November 6, 2019
I have previously explained in a series of posts how the conservative media entertainment complex and the Trump administration are amplifying “active measures” (propaganda) practiced by the Russians. See, for example, The conservative media entertainment complex is an ancillary to Russian ‘active measures’ propaganda. Trump’s sycophant allies in Congress are also willing participants in amplifying “active measures” (propaganda) … Read more
Senate Republicans intend to make a mockery of the rule of law and their oaths of office
November 6, 2019
One of the most important functions of our system of justice is the selection of an impartial jury. Judges and lawyers do this through a jury selection process called voire dire. A few key points: There must be assurance that the jurors chosen are unbiased, i.e., willing to decide the case on the basis of … Read more
A Good Night for Democrats and Schools in Arizona and Across the Country.
November 6, 2019
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It was a good night for Democrats on November 5, 2019. The Virginia State Legislature has shifted back to Democratic control for the first time in a quarter-century. Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear, despite an election-eve Trump, attended rally, appears to have defeated unpopular extreme reactionary Mark Bevin for the Governorship. Republicans did prevail in … Read more
The Double Edged Sword Surrounding Senator Warren’s Medicare for All Plan.
November 6, 2019
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Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren released the details on how she would pay for her Medicare for All Plan. Her plan presents a double-edged sword for Democratic candidates and the supporters they want to vote for them in 2020. While all Democrats agree that the Republican approach (embraced by Arizona’s Republican Senator and Representatives) to … Read more
City of Tucson General Election results 2019 – updated
November 5, 2019
City of Tucson Elections Dept. has posted the early unofficial results from the 2019 General Election: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/elections Turnout was 33.46% on Election Night. Updated after counting of provisional ballots on Nov. 8.Turnout was 37.11%. Mayor of Tucson: Ed Ackerley (I) 37,105 Mike Cease (G) 3734 Regina Romero (D) 52,586 There is no Republican candidate for … Read more
Mafia ‘Don’ Trump demands that Republicans falsify transcripts of testimony to vindicate him
November 5, 2019
I have said before and I cannot emphasize enough that the Party of Trump is a criminal enterprise led by a third-rate mafia “Don” Trump. They are all accomplices, co-conspirators and accessories who are aiding and abetting his criminality and corruption. There is not a patriot among them. They put fealty to their “Dear Leader” … Read more
The Children and Educators in Arizona’s Public Schools Need Your Vote Today.
November 5, 2019
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Today is an important day for Arizona’s children and educators. Across the state, 50 public school districts are holding either bond, override, or maintenance and operation override elections. If these districts prevail in their requests at the ballot box, schools, depending on the need, will be able to: Build new schools or classrooms and renovate … Read more
