Today's agenda: A dark speech, Justice vs social justice and a Performance Review for Mayorkas
Link to quote: Biden walks back attacks on Trump voters in anti-MAGA speech (nypost.com)
Later today Biden will make his "first campaign speech" to be held at Valley Forge, in which he revisits what his speech writers called some of the darkest moments in history. Translation: the protest that turned into a riot 3 years ago. This divisive speech was originally scheduled for tomorrow, the 3-year anniversary of the Jan 6th riot, but because of a weekend snowstorm coming to the northeast, Biden will try and compare Donald Trump to Hitler today.
It may not be a smart move by Biden's handlers since Biden's performance as president IE: economic problems, 2 wars, no border and rampant crime are a big part of most Americans lives. The fact is that it is Biden who has done a lot to attack the Republic, such as trying to imprison his main political opponent or trying to censor tens of millions of Americans. I believe that when Americans think about what is "dark" or un-American, they will be thinking about Joe Biden and the democrats.
Justice vs social justice:
In case anyone missed it, a defendant attacked a Nevada judge during his sentencing in a felony battery case the other day. The defendant, Deobra Delone Redden had made a case that he had changed. The Judge, Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus, disagreed with that analysis and pointed to his long record of violence and then she sentenced him, at which point Redden leaped over a defense table and the judge's bench, landing atop her while battling two court officials:
Did we ever think we would see this? The defendant, whom social justice warriors would describe as one from an "oppressed class" did what he felt he had license to do. The way to stop this is to have one law for everyone, enforce the law and last but not least vote against democrats.
Judgement day for Mayorkas:
Biden's point man on the open border is facing impeachment by House Republicans. They have held hearings and have been patient with Mayorkas. However trying to get straight answers out of Mayorkas has been like trying to nail Jello to the wall. Articles of impeachment will not be followed by a conviction in the Senate, but the message must be sent that this is a lawless administration, and that Joe Biden has violated his oath to protect the country.
"On Thursday, Mayorkas was grilled on "Special Report" as anchor Bret Baier presented various statistics collectively depicting a burgeoning crisis on the Mexican border.
The secretary, who himself fled the Cuban Revolution for the United States as a toddler, remained steadfast that he has been properly executing the duties of his office.
Baier asked Mayorkas how many illegal immigrants have been released into the nation's interior in President Biden's first three years in office, leading the secretary to reply he needed to "correct a misunderstanding."
"When somebody enters the country, we place them in immigration enforcement proceedings pursuant to immigration law, and if their claim for relief, their claim to remain in the United States succeeds, then by law they are able to stay here… " he began, before Baier pressed again for a "ballpark" statistic.
Mayorkas responded there have been "well more than a million" migrants being released annually, and that that statistic proves the nation's immigration system is broken and requires congressional action.
When asked about 300,000 reported migrant encounters in December 2022 alone, Mayorkas said DHS is limited in its detention capacity, subject to congressional funding. The secretary, however, added there has been a "historic number" of removals during his tenure.
Asked later about Customs & Border Protection sources telling Fox News they are releasing nearly three-quarters of migrants who cross daily, Mayorkas said he is not surprised, and that those who are released are placed in enforcement proceedings and alternatives to detention.
The key question:
Bret Baier: "Would you accept the extra [border] funding on the condition that the funds could ONLY be used for detention and removal [of illegal immigrants] — but not release into the country?"
MAYORKAS : No
Mayorkas punts on impeachment question, faults Congress amid border crisis (msn.com)
In other news:
Donald Trump is trying to force the SCOTUS to take up the case of his being removed from state ballots. The Court doesn't seem to want to take on cases with political or election ramifications but may have no choice. This is a clear-cut case, though some "critical thinkers" believe it is a tough call.
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Good morning.
Winter finally arrives for the northeast on Saturday night.
Film noir & a drink are on tap as I watch the snow fall.
Poor Biden had to reschedule his speech and can’t deliver it on the holiest day of his religion. The feast of the insurrection just won’t be the same.
Of course, it was never an insurrection. It was a protest that became a riot.
I’m trying to be respectful of their religion’s terminology
George Orwell might have said such terminology was intended to hide the truth rather than to reveal it.
They are following part of the Lenin manifesto:
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth”
Ahh, but are you using the legal definition or the colloquial definition of the word?
Always. That is how Gore Vidal won a debate with William F Buckley.
Always use the language of ordinary people.
Any officers of the United States who were sworn to defend the Constitution of the United States of America who then participated in an insurrection against the United States of America and its Constitution are forevermore ineligible to ever hold any federal office ever again!
Just like the former Confederates this law was written to make ineligible, they need not have been convicted of anything when the fact of their participation is a known and well documented fact, as it is with Trump!
Ahh they never forget! You are going to give me a big head.
Officers of the United States who swore to defend the Constitution of the United States of America who participated in an insurrection against the United States are ineligible to ever hold office again!
Can you prove that Trump participated in "an insurrection?" He has never been charged with that nor have any of the Jan 6th rioters.
Just like the former Confederates this law was written to make ineligible. They need not be convicted of anything when the fact of their participation is a known, public and well documented fact...
Actually, that law was written specifically to deny former Confederates from holding office again. Much of the 14th Amendment was written in the context of the Civil War, which had just ended. For instance, we have been arguing endlessly about anchor babies in this country because the 14th Amendment neglected to specify that it was talking about the newly freed slaves who were born here.
The SCOTUS will overrule the partisans. You can quote me on that one!
Of course he can't. None of them can.
Based on what we all saw, heard and experienced, Jack Smith can and will prove Trump conspired (participated) in Jan 6th...
I agree 9-0 or 8-1.
Are you talking about a pipe bomber who is on security cameras that still hasn't been caught!.
See 3.4 below and fess up.
How can that be? Jack Smith never charged him with that.
How come we can see it and the "critical thinkers" can't?
That’s great but there’s a reason the 5th amendment comes before any faulty application of amendments that follow.
Perry Mason was a defense attorney; not a prosecutor. Democrats don't even know which side they're on.
Even Democrats contend the Federal government has authority over elections. Democrats utilized that claimed Federal authority to rig the 2020 election using unverifiable and uncertifiable mail-in voting. Trump did question the integrity of the 2020 election but it was Democrats who directly undermined the integrity of the 2020 election.
Nerm, you cut with precision.
Even Democrats contend the Federal government has authority over elections. Democrats utilized that claimed Federal authority to rig the 2020 election using unverifiable and uncertifiable mail-in voting. Trump did question the integrity of the 2020 election but it was Democrats who directly undermined the integrity of the 2020 election.
Somebody has the guts to say it!
I don't remember pictures or videos seeing him going up the steps and into the rotunda or any offices or hallways. Perhaps you should share.
That must have happened when AOC feared for her life in her office. Oh wait, she wasn't anywhere near any of it!
I suggest that you read the US Constitution, namely the Appointments Clause (Article II), in order to learn which people are deemed "Officers of the United States". Here's a hint: the POTUS appoints Officers of the US.
This was an interesting read on this exact subject and they conclude that Trump was not an officer in the United States.
This was only out of part 1 of the paper, there is a link at the bottom of the linked page that provides the full paper. They chart out why in their opinion this will be resolved by the court and that Trump was not an officer of the United States and therefore is not disqualified under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Thanks for providing more US Constitution facts, Snuffy. Far too many people from Maine to Illinois to Colorado (and counting) fancy themselves to be "constitutional scholars" but don't understand Amendment 14 and other sections of our Constitution.
"Just like the former Confederates this law was written to make ineligible, they need not have been convicted of anything when the fact of their participation is a known and well documented fact, like Trump."
Trump's participation has not been proven and well documented facts of his involvement are lacking.
Haven't you heard Greg? He is unfit for office, don't ya know!.
Somebody living on the outskirts of Chicago gets to decide all that.
LOL. Dont beclown yourself. There are tens of millions of Americans who think the fool is unfit for office.
We have a new word for today.
beclown: To call it like it is
Still trying to bamboozle everyone, ay ?
How could I forget the free dictionary.
Is "double dixied" in there?
Why you want to belittle things you know nothing about is beyond me.
It must be one of the 10,000 new words.
another swing and a miss
John, I have to let you have this one.
Congrats!
That right there. They THINK he's unfit for office. No proof, naturally. Just hurt feelings and speculation. You want to decare something the you should be ready to back it up with more than tears and guesses.
I’ll call that and raise you ten of millions that KNOW Biden is not fit for office based on empirical data.
Now, would that be the colloquial or legal usage
In reality....nobody gives a shit
I am quite sure you know next to nothing about jan 6.
We are going to hear about it later today.
A functioning idiot will try to explain it.
The speech is already out there:
If you've got provable truth, tell us all about it.
Well JR, tell us about the pipe bomber.
Crazy how the fed's have spent years and millions of dollars tracking and prosecuting every 65 year old man who shuffled through the Capitol but haven't found or even seem to prioritize finding the person who left the pipe bombs .
Thank you. That is what I was looking for.
Or any of Epstein's clients, Is that because most of their bosses would be out of work?
Hahahahahahahahahaha......
Greg, I have learned that the left is not interested in truth, evidence, or facts. All they require for a conviction and subsequent punishment is their feeling that something happened and their desire to have someone responsible
Nothing seems to slow down y'alls nonsense.
Truth hurts you doesn't it?
Yes, we've seen it many times before, the killer whom social justice warriors would describe as a wealthy educated upper-class white guy also a lawyer who believed he was from the ''white privledge class'' shot and killed a judge's son and wounded the father before he cowardly ran off. That was in your part of the country Vic, then he shot and killed another lawyer who answered the door in Crestline, CA.
Here is a photo of the thug.
Thanks, Kavika. I understand how you feel about one certain group.
It is easy: One law for all.
And I understand how you feel about certain groups as well, Vic.
That's just you.
Actually it isn't, Vic you're fairly transparent.
I'll never forget the first time I read one of your comments here on NT. It was a little excerpt from one of your short stories.
Shall I refresh your memory?
Do you recall the settler that was being scalped?
I wouldnt poke Kavika on such topics if I were you.
Why would that be?
Let's see, like you and one other, he rushed in to condemn what turned out to be a Native American for wearing a headdress, then he tried to defend the Boston mayor who discriminated against whites.
How can I go wrong?
He knows a vast amount more about American Indians and the history of whites interactions with them than you ever could.
Oh, he is a historian. I didn't know that.
There are a lot of things you dont know.
Not when it comes to this place.
Great memory for an ancient one.
Please do but be sure to post the whole story, we don't want you taking one line out of a story to fit your narrative, and it will also let me post so much of the stupid shit that you posted.
I do and it was the same guy that killed Indian women and children. You do realize that you were the invaders and people fight the invaders, except for some that are all talk.
Please Vic, post it and I can counter with the short story on ''Old Dog'' or the Iron Horse, members seem to enjoy them, well except some.
Oh my, the great Karnac strikes again.
That was the very first commentary of yours that I ever saw.
First impressions...
How about answering Ronin's question?
Two more lies, I never attacked an Indian child, I said it wasn't appropriate and it isn't.
I never defended the Boston Mayor what I said was what she did was silly and stupid, I do love the way you mind works on that, racism racism and more racism.
Let's see if you can do better today.
I'd start with the question Ronin asked if I were you.
I've already done better, as usual you are on the losing end.
First off you're not me and Ronin question has been asked and answered.
Cheers, Vic.
“Not when it comes to this place.”
’This place’ has become as toxic as the rest of our country.
What used to be a forum for thoughtful discussion has deteriorated into something resembling a wwf wrestling match…all fabricated narrative, all inanity, and for too many…all consuming.
Reasonable dialogue is important, so thanks to those who choose to engage in such a manner…you know who you are. To those that don’t, we know who you are as well. Fight the good fight…emphasis always on good rather than evil.
Both matters of opinion.
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How many times was he charged or incarcerated before he went on his killing rampage? How many second, third, and fourth chances had the system given him?
Here is the complete story.
I tried coming up with a criminal record of any kind for him. Outside of his hatred of women after his divorce; and being thought of as a joke in the legal profession- really couldn't find anything.
So how does he compare again to the example given?
Do you think if they had caught him before he committed suicide that he wouldn't have been charged to the fullest extent of the law?
Good question.
This should be interesting.
So, we are making excuses for the white guy and he's never been in trouble before, are you forgetting that he murdered two people (first degree no less) and wounded a third?
Poorly actually.
Courtroom attacker who jumped judge on bench is mentally ill repeat offender
I have no idea since I didn't use that as part of my comment.
But you didn't defend Redden by insisting he was "mentally ill." Your first instinct was to post a story about a white guy.
It looks like you did it again.
Cheers
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No, I did not. You should be able to figure it out, I'll give you a hint, does ''oppressed class'' ring a bell for you? Oh, and you nor Ronin took the time to find out he was mentally ill.
And your comment was to post a story about a black guy who was from the oppressed class. Don't throw stones from that glass house.
Absolutely called out your nonsense again.
If Redden is mentally ill and a repeat offender- that makes two reasons he shouldn't be on the street. Yet he was continually given chances.
You are comparing him to a guy who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and decided to go on a shooting rampage against what he perceived were his enemies.
Maybe they should have locked him up just because he was white? Or maybe because he hated women? Or maybe because he was considered a joke in the legal field?
Please tell us what should have been done to prevent him from carrying out his crimes? Tell us all how the legal system could have prevented the two deaths and wounding of a third?
Notice you didn't answer the question. Do you think he wouldn't have been prosecuted to the full extent of the law had they caught him before he committed suicide?
The law either applies equally to everyone or no one. Democrats and those on the left are quickly bringing about the day it will apply to no one.
The best suggestion is for you to take it up with the judicial system or take a harder look at the person you're defending.
WTF does being diagnosed with terminal cancer have to do with killing two people and wounding a third? You should actually investigate his background he was far from not being dangerous.
So you're defending a murderer who had terminal cancer so it was OK to kill two people and wound a third?
But Redden doesn't get that protection from you. He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He'd been through mental health court twice amid a string of violent crimes.
I answered the question you just didn't like my answer, I have no idea, he could have been declared insane or competent to stand trial.
You can't make an arguement so it's back to the usual bullshit about Democrats. Give it break.
You think I am defending a murderer? Literally WTF.
I asked you a simple damn question and you gave a bullshit non answer.
As for what happened in 2007; maybe the worthless POS attorney should have charge Hollander with assault instead of just penning a letter. Especially since he had a witness that had to pull Hollander off him. And he thought Hollander was "a ticking time bomb". Both great human beings- glad I never had either of them representing me or anyone I know.
As for Redden- fuck him. He has had multiple chances- he has fucked every one of them up. He needs to be off the street one way or another. The other judges did jack shit of nothing- just kicked him back onto the street to commit more crimes. This judge finally removed him from society as a threat, and was attacked for it. And you are defending Redden? I would say unfucking believable; but nothing more than I have come to expect from leftists.
As for my last statement it stands. Until Democrats treat everyone equally under the law; and not give out special privileges based on if they have a D behind their name, the pigmentation of their skin, or how they identify sexually- the legally system will be broken.
Not defending Redden at all, it seems that your beliefs and accusations are simply the misconceptions that you hold about many things.
Excellent repeating an ignorant comment is one of the best ways to raise your credibility on NT.
And you're saying that it's the dem's that don't treat everyone equally..LOL more proof that you're on a rant.
Cheers
“Until Democrats treat everyone equally under the law; and not give out special privileges based on if they have a D behind their name, the pigmentation of their skin, or how they identify sexually- the legally system will be broken.”
And until republicans treat ‘everyone equally under the law’ it will remain incumbent upon anyone other than those with an R behind their name to fight for what is right.
You do not have the slightest idea whether or not Democrats would recommend leniency for this defendant. Therefore, why did you seed this? I could take a good guess.
Because I thought it was a new low point for our crumbling society
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I'm looking forward to watching what's been billed as Biden's 2024 kick-off "Rally" in Valley Forge/Blue Bell, PA (a whoppingly large population of 6,506 in US Census 2020) at Montgomery County Community College.
Imagine having dozens of Secret Service (and other law enforcement) and press personnel descend on a tiny town!!
His "Rally" was scheduled for tomorrow but moved to today due to tomorrow's "snowstorm". (Weather forecast: Saturday to Sunday ... 1-2" --- LOL!)
Ooopz ... gotta go ... Biden's on ... whispering and yelling.
Just got 1st applause ... sound like about 100 people.
Yep.............
"Nearly lost America" what a pile of shit
15 minutes, and all he's railed about is Trump, Jan. 6, his imaginary "danger to democracy", and "insurrection". Nothing about how he plans to improve Americans' lives (economy) and finally close our borders. Hmmm.
Whew ... 30-ish minutes! Very impressive for him, time-wise. It's concerning that he said conflicting statements regarding the 14th Amendment.
That is all he is going to discuss is Trump and J6. Not real smart doing what he is doing on his part. He is stretching facts and taking things out of context to fit his narrative. He sure as hell can't run on his record. Just using scare tactics..........as alway and we saw in 2016 and 2020
And he is anointing Trump as his competitor. I think one Nikki Haley may have something to say about that.
And not a word about the insurrection going on on our southern border.....or the two hot wars going on, or NK rattling sabres, or China upping their threat machine as well as Iran.
I have to see a single conservative on this forum who is willing or able to talk factually about Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election.
If you mean agree with your assertions and analysis, probably won't.
Maybe the conservatives on this site view that as utter bullshit put out there by people who have constantly, and i mean every damn day for years, lied about trump before he even took office in an attempt to get him out of office?
So you dont know any facts.
So you dont know any facts.
Fact: dems have been lying about trump before he even took office. And now you expect people to just ignore the years of lie after lie and believe the dems?
fact: trump was a much more effective president than obama and biden, despite daily opposition from dems, members of his own party, and the media. The country, and citizens were better off under trump.
fact: trump’s policies are far more effective than biden’s, or obama’s.
fact: the country was never in danger of “losing democracy” under trump.
those are the kind of facts most people care about, not lies based on utter hatred.
“sound like about 100 people.”
That’s a huge crowd for biden. I wonder how much they’re getting paid?
Just heard that it was a 550 person arena, invitation only. The applause was rare, and very polite, but it didn't sound like 550 people!
“Just heard that it was a 550 person arena”
If the arena is full biden must think the entire state of PA is there. Well, if he knows what state he’s in.
Addendum:
The man who attacked a Las Vegas judge last week is back in court, in front of the same judge.
Man seen attacking Las Vegas judge now facing attempted murder charge | Courts | Crime (reviewjournal.com)
Let us not forget: he is mentally ill