Steve Thomas

Right-wing host wants overthrow of democracy: ‘We didn’t get all the way there on Jan. 6’ By David Edwards February 21, 2024 https://www.rawstory.com/jack-posobiec-overthrow-democracy/ “Jack Posobiec, a right-wing host and activist, told a group of conservatives that their goal should be overthrowing democracy because they didn't get the job done on Jan. 6, 2021. At a Wednesday Conservative Political Action Conference event, Posobiec welcomed the audience as a panel session began with former White House strategist Steve Bannon. "All right, welcome, welcome, I just wanted to say welcome to the end of democracy," he announced. "We're here to overthrow it completely, we didn't get all the way there on January 6th, but we will endeavor to get rid of it and replace it with this right here, we'll replace it with this right here." Posobiec held up what appeared to be a necklace with a Christian cross pendant. "All right, amen!" Bannon exclaimed. "That's right, because all glory, all glory is not to government, all glory to God," Posobiec added. Allies of Donald Trump have said they are prepared to infuse "Christian nationalism" into the former president's 2024 campaign. Former Trump official Russell Vought is said to be spearheading the effort. "Christian nationalists in America believe that the country was founded as a Christian nation and that Christian values should be prioritized throughout government and public life," Politico reported on Tuesday. "As the country has become less religious and more diverse, Vought has embraced the idea that Christians are under assault and has spoken of policies he might pursue in response."” We’re about to have ourselves an old-fashioned religious war in 2024. Shades of the Middle Ages. Steve Thomas

- George Washington, 1796 - “[Partisanship] serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection... [Parties] are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government; destroying afterwards the very engines, which have lifted them to unjust dominion.” Steve Thomas

Forget insurrection. Trump aiding the enemy is treason. By Sabrina Haake February 18, 2024 https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/donald-trump-nato-russia-treason/ - To paraphrase - Since he invaded Ukraine in 2022, Vladimir Putin has threatened America and NATO with the use of nuclear weapons. Last week, Donald Trump encouraged Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” just as the American intelligence community was learning about Russia's potential nuclear capacity to disable American defense space satellites. Vladimir Putin is a wanted war criminal. This week, Putin poisoned his rival, Alexei Navalny with a KGB nerve agent Novichuk. The Russians are taking Donald Trump at his word. Steve Thomas

Is this a great country or what? Only in the United States of America could a shoe salesman run for President. Steve Thomas

There was a time in our history, when the worst insult you could hurl at somebody was to call him a Secesh. I predict we will be hearing that word again in the not too distant future. Steve Thomas

'Closest he'll get to any Air Force Ones': Trump ridiculed for 'hawking bootleg' sneakers by David McAfee 03/17/24 https://www.rawstory.com/trump-bootleg-sneakers-ridicule/ “The former president, who on Friday was ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in a fraud case in New York, Saturday appeared in Pennsylvania to give a "surprise speech" in front of a backdrop advertising his "Trump sneakers."” “Obama appointee Eric Columbus said Saturday, "Trump just spoke at something called 'Sneaker Con' in Philly while promoting a website where he hawks $399 sneakers and $99 perfume."” O M G Steve Thomas

- Lara Trump, soon to be the co-chair of the Republican National Committee - "“Every single penny will go to the No. 1 – and the only job of the RNC — that is electing Donald J. Trump as president of the United States,” So, all that donor money that will be given to the RNC will go to Donald Trumps PAC. Donald Trump's PAC is paying his legal fees. Good luck of you are a Republican Congressman or Senator looking for RNC help paying for yard signs or TV ads. All that money is going towards keeping Donald Trump out of jail instead. Steve Thomas

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-sends-melania-valentines-day-message-through-campaign-email-1869942 "On Wednesday, the Trump campaign sent out an email with the subject line "I love you, Melania!" The email read: "THIS IS A VALENTINE'S DAY LETTER FROM DONALD J. TRUMP: Dear Melania,I LOVE YOU! Even after every single INDICTMENT, ARREST, and WITCH HUNT, you never left my side. You've always supported me through everything. I wouldn't be the man I am today without your guidance, kindness, and warmth. You will always mean the world to me, Melania! From your husband with love, Donald J. Trump. Please leave some kind words for the First Lady this Valentine's Day!" The email also contains three "SEND YOUR LOVE" buttons, which bring supporters to a donation page that repeats the Valentine's Day message, and says: "If you love Melania, I humbly ask you for you to leave her some kind words below!" A box with the caption "PLEASE LEAVE SOME KIND WORDS FOR THE FIRST LADY THIS VALENTINE'S DAY – SEND HER YOUR LOVE!" appears along with a list of suggested donations." ... And the beat goes on, the beat goes on. The sleaze just oozes out of every pore. Steve Thomas

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun." At the Kansas City Parade, there were 800 good guys with a gun. Steve Thomas

"I will encourage Russia to whatever the hell they want" "I want absulute immunity, because I want to do whatever the hell I want." There's a pattern here. It's called arrested development. You've heard of the "terrible two's" Steve Thomas

Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts gave Jack Smith one week to respond to Trump's filing that he is immune from prosecution. Smith answered in one day. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24427533-23a745-response Steve Thomas

- Joe Biden 02/13/24 - "Will you stand with America or with Trump?" It's about time people started saying it like it is. Steve Thomas

Donald Trump wants to make his daughter-in-law the Head of the Republican Party National Committee. All that money flowing into the RNC... May as well keep in the family. Steve Thomas

- Donald Trump - "Tricky Nikki is CRASHING in the Polls," ... The other day, she had almost no people attend her “rally” ... an embarrassment to her wonderful husband, in Africa. I think he should come back home to help save her dying campaign." Piece of... Steve Thomas

"One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said, 'Well, sir, if we don't pay, and we're attacked by Russia, will you protect us?' I said,..." I know he's lying, because leaders of other countries don't stand up when they want to talk to Trump. They are leaders of countries in their own right and are co-equals. and they don't call him "sir" as if they are subservient. Steve Thomas

Donald trump asks the Supreme Court to step in. APPLICATION FOR A STAY OF THE D.C. CIRCUIT’S MANDATE PENDING THE FILING OF A PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24424095/23a745.pdf The questions presented are: I. Whether the doctrine of absolute presidential immunity includes immunity from criminal prosecution for a President’s official acts, i.e., those performed within the “‘outer perimeter’ of his official responsibility.” Nixon v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 731, 756 (1982) (quoting Barr v. Matteo, 360 U.S. 564, 575 (1959)). II. Whether the Impeachment Judgment Clause, U.S. CONST. art. I, § 3, cl. 7, and principles of double jeopardy foreclose the criminal prosecution of a President who has been impeached and acquitted by the U.S. Senate for the same and/or closely related conduct that underlies the criminal charges. Steve Thomas

Published in 1944, and de-classified in 2008, the OSS (later to become the CIA) produced "General Interference with Organizations and Production:" Here are some about sabotaging meetings: Insist on doing everything through "channels." Never permit short-cuts to be taken in order to expedite decisions. Make "speeches." Talk as frequently as possible and at great length. Illustrate your "points" by long anecdotes and accounts of personal experiences. When possible, refer all matters to committees, for "further study and consideration." Attempt to make the committee as large as possible — never less than five. Bring up irrelevant issues as frequently as possible. Haggle over precise wordings of communications, minutes, resolutions. Refer back to matters decided upon at the last meeting and attempt to re-open the question of the advisability of that decision. Advocate "caution." Be "reasonable" and urge your fellow-conferees to be "reasonable"and avoid haste which might result in embarrassments or difficulties later on. https://boingboing.net/2024/02/12/how-to-disrupt-meetings-the-cia-way.html It’s eerie how familiar this sounds in our modern day politics. Steve Thomas

- Donald Trump, hours before the Super Bowl- https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/111913990846366079 “I signed and was responsible for the Music Modernization Act for Taylor Swift and all other Musical Artists. Joe Biden didn’t do anything for Taylor, and never will. There’s no way she could endorse Crooked Joe Biden, the worst and most corrupt President in the History of our Country, and be disloyal to the man who made her so much money. Besides that, I like her boyfriend, Travis, even though he may be a Liberal, and probably can’t stand me!” I hope she haunts his every waking moment. Steve Thomas

At his rally in South Carolina, Trump made fun of Nikki Haley's husband who is serving in the military overseas, while his audience clapped and cheered. Since when did we start making fun of military service members? How can you have an America First movement, while at the same time, running down your military? This MAGA movement is just downright revolting. Steve Thomas

-Donald Trump- One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said, 'Well, sir, if we don't pay, and we're attacked by Russia, will you protect us?' I said, 'You didn't pay, you're delinquent?'" "No, I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want." I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want." I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want." I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want." This is worse than Neville Chamberlain ever thought about being. Steve Thomas

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This is the man who is running for President of the United States. He knows all about the marbles. https://twitter.com/BidenHQ/status/1756110503443562533?s=20 Steve Thomas

Increasingly cultish Trump rallies aim to shield him with 'armor of God' by Travis Gettys February 9, 2024 https://www.rawstory.com/trump-rally-2667224910/ “Donald Trump's rally speeches have evolved since he left office under the cloud of Jan. 6 and now conspicuously blend evangelical Christian themes with QAnon conspiracy theories. The former president follows the same script for rallies, making a quick stop at a local eatery to bask in the attention of supporters assembled by his team as a local pastor warms up the crowd with an "opening prayer" tying together conspiratorial themes with religious fervor, wrote attorney Ron Filipowski for The Daily Beast. "Even though there are different pastors giving these prayers at each rally, the theme generally remains the same — that there are dark, satanic, sinister forces who have taken over the government behind the scenes (the Deep State), and these forces are threatened by the only man capable of defeating them — Donald Trump," wrote Filipowski, who has watched every Trump rally, interview and speech since January 2021. "Attendees are then typically asked to pray to put a 'hedge of protection' around Trump and his family, or to 'put the Armor of God' on him to safeguard him, because the agents of the Deep State will stop at nothing to destroy him." After suggesting the former president was in mortal danger from his enemies, the pastors then make that case that he was chosen by God as the only individual who could defeat these sinister forces, and they underline Trump's suggestion that he should accumulate autocratic powers to destroy the Deep State. "He has been anointed by God for the task, and they often compare him to King David in this respect," Filipowski wrote. "The faithful are told the monumental task Trump is about to undertake on behalf of God cannot be accomplished by any other person because nobody else is willing to do what must be done." Trump rallies then conclude with QAnon theme music, and many of the gathered fanatics hold up one finger as a symbol of the conspiratorial cult's slogan, “Where We Go One, We Go All." "Whether moderate swing voters who tend to pay attention later in the election cycle will recoil at the idea that Trump is presenting himself as the second coming of King David," Filipowski wrote, "this messianic messaging clearly appeals to the fanatics who attend Trump’s rallies."” Tent revivals. I wonder if they start speaking in tongues and start prying with snakes and stuff. Steve Thomas

- From the lips of the Orange God Monkey King - FEDERAL JUDGES JUST RULED AGAINST ME! Moments ago, federal judges just ruled that I HAVE NO PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY! Joe Biden has weaponized the entire federal government against US. THEY WON’T STOP UNTIL THE MAGA MOVEMENT IS ERASED! THEY WON’T STOP UNTIL THEY HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL! THEY WON’T STOP UNTIL WE BEND AT THEIR WILL, BUT I KNOW YOU WON’T LET THAT HAPPEN! Before the day is over, I’m calling on EVERY SINGLE ONE of my supporters to chip in and say: END THE WITCH HUNT AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP! They’ll never stop targeting us, but I know with your support at this very moment, WE WILL WIN! Please join me now. Well, you know. To paraphrase Kayleigh McEnany, May as well sell a few dresses while you're at it. Steve Thomas

Donald Trump loses appeal of his 'presidential immunity' from criminal prosecution for J6 by Sarah K. Burris February 6, 2024 https://www.rawstory.com/trump-loses-presidential-immunity-appeal/?utm_source=superhead “We cannot accept former President Trump’s claim that a President has unbounded authority to commit crimes…Nor can we sanction his apparent contention that the Executive has carte blanche to violate the rights of individual citizens to vote and to have their votes count," the ruling says in the 3-0 decision.” Trump vows to appeal to the Supreme Court, but people are saying that the ruling is so strong that the Supreme Court won't even bother to take it up. Read the 57 page ruling here: https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24409122/immunityopn020624.pdf Steve Thomas