Question for tomorrow night: how many of the 100 (so far) Republican election deniers who have won their primary races will go on to win their general elections in November?
The J6 Committee has teased that they have evidence of coordination between people in Trump's circle and the Proud Boys/Oath Keepers who attacked the Capitol before Trump had even finished speaking. The very timing of their attack suggests coordination. That evidence would provide a direct path to prosecution for seditious conspiracy. I'm wondering if any of you have heard whisperings about PB's or OK's who may be cooperating with the Committee?
My question: how can another assault, or worse, be prevented if blatant lies by a president, his associates, his political party, and his media & influencer army are considered constitutionally protected free speech? What kind of democracy has Truth In Advertising laws EXCEPT for POLITICAL advertising? WTF???
Mike Pence did the right thing at the 11th hour, but he failed us in the hours before and after. He’s delusional if he thinks he has any chance of winning his Party’s nomination—ever. If it’s not Trump, it will be a Trump lite wannabe. Mike Pence would be better off proving he has some courage. I won’t hold my breath.
Why aren't the people who attacked the capitol called what they are: Republican Christian White Trump Terrorists? If they were Muslims we would be calling them that and insisting "Good Muslims" exercise these "Bad Muslims" from their faith, as we did after 9/11. Is it because they look like us that we are too afraid (wimps or pussies, in Trump's words? CALL THEM OUT! Republican Christian White Trump Terrorists.
If a two party system contributes to the demise of democracy in the U.S. by disempowering minority groups that then manipulate the system in order to gain control, then might a multi party system give those smaller groups a voice and, thus, less incentive to oppress others in order to gain power (unless of course autocracy is the ultimate goal)? As a practical matter how would we move towards a coalition form of government.
I would like the panel's opinion on whether the bombshells in today's hearing (mostly Luttig and Jacobs) will move any quisling Republican senators from their fealty to Trump and Trumpism.
Bummed I missed this but I was catching up on the Jan 6th hearing since I missed it for work! (Go figure since it’s in the middle of the work day). Looking forward to listening as soon as it’s published!
Two part question: Does anyone think Ginni Thomas will be called to testify, and can anyone explain why John Eastman still has his law license?
Question for tomorrow night: how many of the 100 (so far) Republican election deniers who have won their primary races will go on to win their general elections in November?
First time long time. My question is this: Should we be leery about the lionization of Mike Pence? He was quite weak on Trump until he wasn’t.
What are the long term implications for the rule of law if NO indictments come out of the information revealed by the Jan 6th committee?
The J6 Committee has teased that they have evidence of coordination between people in Trump's circle and the Proud Boys/Oath Keepers who attacked the Capitol before Trump had even finished speaking. The very timing of their attack suggests coordination. That evidence would provide a direct path to prosecution for seditious conspiracy. I'm wondering if any of you have heard whisperings about PB's or OK's who may be cooperating with the Committee?
To entire panel: if Biden called you and asked how to use the 1/6 committee hearings to raise Joe’s polling numbers, what would you tell him?
My question: how can another assault, or worse, be prevented if blatant lies by a president, his associates, his political party, and his media & influencer army are considered constitutionally protected free speech? What kind of democracy has Truth In Advertising laws EXCEPT for POLITICAL advertising? WTF???
Mike Pence did the right thing at the 11th hour, but he failed us in the hours before and after. He’s delusional if he thinks he has any chance of winning his Party’s nomination—ever. If it’s not Trump, it will be a Trump lite wannabe. Mike Pence would be better off proving he has some courage. I won’t hold my breath.
Why aren't the people who attacked the capitol called what they are: Republican Christian White Trump Terrorists? If they were Muslims we would be calling them that and insisting "Good Muslims" exercise these "Bad Muslims" from their faith, as we did after 9/11. Is it because they look like us that we are too afraid (wimps or pussies, in Trump's words? CALL THEM OUT! Republican Christian White Trump Terrorists.
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If a two party system contributes to the demise of democracy in the U.S. by disempowering minority groups that then manipulate the system in order to gain control, then might a multi party system give those smaller groups a voice and, thus, less incentive to oppress others in order to gain power (unless of course autocracy is the ultimate goal)? As a practical matter how would we move towards a coalition form of government.
I would like the panel's opinion on whether the bombshells in today's hearing (mostly Luttig and Jacobs) will move any quisling Republican senators from their fealty to Trump and Trumpism.
Never understand the consistent Bukwark pundit love for nuclear power.
Bummed I missed this but I was catching up on the Jan 6th hearing since I missed it for work! (Go figure since it’s in the middle of the work day). Looking forward to listening as soon as it’s published!
Today's hearing was heavy on the "yay Mike Pence!" Does that get us any closer to following JVL's advice and getting him a Medal of Freedom?
Do you think the anti-anti-Trump, National review types will attack Judge Luttig or just stay strategically silent?