The judge gave Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio ( a Donald Trump henchman) a 22 year sentence for his role in organizing the Jan 6th insurrection. It makes one pause. In the space of about 10 years Donald Trump has turn our country inside out, destroying the fragile progress I genuinely believe we had made in marginalizing racism.… Read the rest
Tag: Trump corruption
Republicans have become the Anti-Women Party
“When you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab ’em by the pussy.
-Donald Trump
Trump found Guilty of Sexual Abuse
The Rebuplican Party’s continues to support Donald Trump in the face of a mountain of evidence regarding his mistreatment of women. … Read the rest
The “I Did It, Get Over It” Defense?
It should not be surprising that the President held up aid to the Ukraine in exchange for an investigation of his political rival. Trump has repeatedly told us he is a great deal maker. Making trades is how he operates. However, when combined with his lack of moral fiber and disregard for the Constitution, his wheeling and dealing creates a perfect storm for the abuse of power we have been witnessing for the past three years.… Read the rest
KING OF THE SWAMP III
Self-appointed King
Donald Trump has not drained the so-called “swamp” but rather he has cultivated it and made himself king. Trump has surrounded himself with shady characters in his cabinet (e.g. Scott Pruit who headed the EPA and is being investigated for the misuse of taxpayer funds) as well as outright crooks (e.g.… Read the rest
Things I Do Not Understand
Trump’s Committed Base
I struggle with understanding how people continue to support Donald Trump given the strong evidence of corruption in his administration. Despite scandal after scandal, 40 percent of the country supports him. As I believe he lacks morals, I was surprised, most recently, by the tornado victims in Alabama asking him to sign their Bibles. … Read the rest
The Last Straw
The cumulative evidence on collusion and corruption combined with his incompetence and obnoxious behavior has sent me over the edge. Trump has to go. There is no other solution.
Collusion
He clearly colluded with the Russians. The evidence keeps on growing, Pause and think about this for a moment. … Read the rest
King of the Swamp II
The Evidence Against the President
Back in August, the corruption case against President Trump began to take shape. In King of the Swamp, I outlined the evidence against the President on three criminal acts:
Violating election laws: the law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing any “thing of value” (which includes “dirt” on an opponent), to an election campaign (Politico)
Campaign financing fraud: to protect his election bid, paying off the women he had affairs with to remain silent (USA Today)
Obstructing justice: covering up his crimes and bullying the investigators and witnesses
Both the list of crimes and the evidence against President Trump have grown since August. … Read the rest
Trump’s Numbing of America
Every day the news seems more outrageous than before. My fear is that when extreme and villainous behaviors becomes commonplace, people begin to lose their sense of outrage. The flood of bad behavior, bullying, and marginally legal actions is resulting in a narrowing of the definition of outrageous behavior. … Read the rest
King of the Swamp
President Trump portrayed himself as a “deal maker” and “wheeler dealer” who would drain the “swamp” in Washington. It has turned out to be the starkest case of the pot calling the kettle black in that it is increasing clear that Mr.… Read the rest