Tuesday, March 29, 2022

TWGB: "More Likely Than Not"

 

More likely than not that Trump committed some felonies? You know, people are saying that. All over, actually. So what are we talking about:
Carter, who sits in federal court in California, said that the plan Eastman helped develop was obviously illegal and that Trump knew it at the time, but pushed forward with an effort he says would have effectively ended American democracy. 
“If Dr. Eastman and President Trump’s plan had worked, it would have permanently ended the peaceful transition of power, undermining American democracy and the Constitution,” Carter wrote. “If the country does not commit to investigating and pursuing accountability for those responsible, the Court fears January 6 will repeat itself.”

Trump and his little friends committed felony obstruction pursuant to the fraud they perpetrated that the election was "stolen" from Trump, to steal the election for Trump.  And by spreading that fraudulent message far and wide, they framed it in words that indicated violence would be necessary. 

And what is additionally disgraceful is that US senators and congressional representatives were actively helping.  In my opinion, that makes them accomplices--more likely than not. 


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