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Those of us who were alive when General MacArthur returned to the U.S. after being fired by President Truman remember well how Americans in mass turned out in adoration as they judged him to be one of our nation's greatest leaders. When he came to Houston, I ran alongside his open limousine in a rousing parade from downtown enroute to his speaking before a huge crowd at Rice University stadium. I shouted to young Arthur MacArthur in the limousine who smiled and waved back. In my mind's eye I can still see MacArthur walking out of the White House after JFK summoned him for advice on Vietnam and his telling the press that he had advised the President not to get involved in another land war in Asia. LBJ went on to get America bogged down in Vietnam in a war that we lost but made his Texas cronies rich. LBJ did not even bother to attend MacArthur's funeral. My opinion of him as being a truly Great Man endures to this day. Take a moment and read his biography on Wikipedia. Douglas MacArthur - Wikipedia

Breaking news from The New York Times: Grand Jury Expected to Resume Hearing Trump Hush-Money Case on Monday The panel that has been investigating the case involving the former president typically meets on a different matter on Thursdays and does not convene on Fridays.

It appears that the delay in announcing Trump's indictment (which may be now under seal awaiting the right time for disclosure) stems from making certain all the logistical steps for his arrest are full ironed out involving the Secret Service agents in Palm Beach, the NYPD and court personnel.

Manhattan prosecutor says Trump created ‘false expectation’ of imminent arrest – live (theguardian.com)

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She is on her way to prison for engaging in her criminal stupidity. Woman who torched Wyoming abortion clinic busted by feds - Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

I am amazed at where this protest took place: West Texas. This may signal that the young generation will not put up with the bigotry of MAGA and its fellow travelers. Texas university students protest drag show's cancellation (msn.com)

Are we growing more dumber? Americans’ IQ scores drop in four of five measurements - Study Finds

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This was a lead front page article on Sunday's New York Times.

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The world will soon find out. The judge will consider denying bail if he believes that Trump if granted bail will encourage his million-plus cult followers to resort to violence on a massive scale. Would Trump be more provocatively dangerous sitting isolated in a cell on Riker's Island or on the outside roaming around the country inciting an insurrection? If indicted this week his trial is still many months away. In the interim he could be indicted in Geogia and/or by the Justice Department. He could have three criminal actions going on at the same time.

Bail denied.

He could be denied bail.

Kevin McCarthy directs GOP committee heads to run interference for Trump after claim 'arrest' is imminent - Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

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Federal judges remove personal information from internet (cnbc.com)