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The point is that targeting political enemies predates even Hoover. Andrew Jackson targeted his political enemies. And John Adams targeted political enemies through the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. It is not new and neither is a weaponized justice department, FBI, or any other federal agency. And private lawsuits filed by congressmen aren't made in a vacuum. And all of this is only tangentially related to the point that preemptive pardons set a bad precedent and will become the norm. If anyone wants to make a bet, I'll put $100 down that Trump will make preemptive pardons within 4 years. And I'll make another bet that someone on here will post that it is a travesty after Trump does it or even when the press indicates that Trump may do it. Obama's Weaponized Justice Department Cato Institute https://www.cato.org Oct 30, 2015 — In the last presidential debate, Governor Chris Christie asserted that the Obama administration was running a “political Justice Department,” basing its Democrats' weaponization of the DOJ Republican National Committee https://gop.com Aug 28, 2011 — Joe Biden and the Democrats are weaponizing the Department of Justice to attack commonsense election integrity laws. Obama's Weaponization of Government Forbes https://www.forbes.com › Opinion Jan 31, 2014 — I scarcely think he cares at this point. A tired, graying Barack Obama stood before Congress this week as a political figure, party leader, and progressive ... Courthouse News https://www.courthousenews.com The Department of Justice under the George W. Bush administration took off the blindfold and aimed the sites of prosecution on Democratic officials, a panel of ...
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History says that the Justice Department has been weaponized previously and that Congressmen have sued presidents and friends and relatives of presidents for a long time. And I am saying this because @TwiceHorn challenged the idea after I stated: That's the crux of it isn't it? What would things look like today if a bunch of preemptive pardons were made by Trump when he left office the first time? What will things look like in the future when every president uses preemptive pardons and they become mainstream? I'm actually surprised @TwiceHorn is so cavalier and shortsighted in his thinking on the issue. And just for clarity on my opinion, I like Fauci.
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The weaponization of the Department of Justice has happened but because it is inherently political people will disagree based on their political leanings. And congressmen have absolutely threatened criminal prosecution of their political enemies. Shit, right now Chuck Schumer announced that he and other Senate Democrats will work to advance legislation to strip former President Trump of the immunity he was granted under a recent Supreme Court ruling protecting a president’s official acts from criminal prosecution. And Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a federal suit against Trump. And six Democratic members of Congress sued Bush maintaining that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war. And Tulsi Gabbard sued Hillary Clinton over defamation. And those were actual lawsuits, not just threats.
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"Let me be clear – there will be an impeachment trial in the United States Senate. There will be a vote on convicting the president for high crimes and misdemeanors. If the president is convicted, there will be a vote on barring him" from holding office again, Schumer said Tuesday. "The next several months will be very, very busy and a very consequential period for the United States Senate. Let us begin our work in earnest." April 2021 https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/29/politics/joe-biden-rudy-giuliani/index.html
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Tell me about 2021.
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Been asleep since Watergate? Every president has blamed the outgoing president for everything bad and then things like Clinton impeachment hearings, Bush impeachment hearings (Wexler and Kucinich - 2008), Trump impeachment hearings... Retaliation has been the name of the game for well over 50 years. There is only a pause when the same party holds the presidency and the legislative branch.
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When has that not happened?
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That's the crux of it isn't it? What would things look like today if a bunch of preemptive pardons were made by Trump when he left office the first time? What will things look like in the future when every president uses preemptive pardons and they become mainstream? I'm actually surprised @TwiceHorn is so cavalier and shortsighted in his thinking on the issue. And just for clarity on my opinion, I like Fauci.
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I think he is talking about the coverup of responsibility. Rand Paul has repeatedly said that it came from the lab in Wuhan, which it did. https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/reps/dr-paul-makes-case-for-lab-leak-at-first-full-senate-committee-hearing-on-covid-19-origins/ Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Dr. Paul Makes Case for Lab Leak at First Full Senate Committee Hearing on COVID-19 Origins WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at the first full Senate committee hearing on the origins of COVID-19, which he helped secure, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, examined and made the case for a lab leak. The bipartisan hearing, entitled “Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence,” featured scientists who presented evidence based on their professional expertise, marking a crucial step toward uncovering the truth about COVID-19’s origins. This hearing is the first of a series as part of the Committee’s joint investigation into threats posed by high-risk biological research and technology in the U.S. and abroad. During the hearing, Dr. Paul presented key pieces of evidence supporting the likelihood that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). Dr. Paul referenced the recent assessments by the Department of Energy (DOE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which emphasize the risky nature of coronavirus research at the WIV and suggest that the pandemic most likely resulted from a lab leak. He also noted that three WIV scientists reportedly fell ill with COVID-like symptoms in the fall of 2019, further supporting the lab leak theory. Dr. Steven Quay, a witness at the hearing, highlighted the longstanding history of safety issues at WIV, which resides in close proximity to the epicenter of COVID-19. Dr. Quay also pointed out that over 400 animals from the wet market were tested for SARS-CoV-2, and zero were infected. Throughout the hearing, Dr. Paul showcased the concerning conduct of the inner circle of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). For instance, Dr. Robert Garry, a witness in the hearing and one of the authors of the infamous Proximal Origin paper, made contradicting statements by privately agreeing with the lab leak theory while publicly promoting the natural origins narrative. Another witness, Dr. Richard Ebright, criticized the Proximal Origin paper for downplaying the lab leak theory, arguing that it was an opinion piece lacking proper research to substantiate its conclusions. Dr. Paul remains steadfast in his initiative to uncover the truth, implement necessary safeguards, and ultimately learn from COVID-19 in order to prevent future pandemics. View the Ranking Member’s opening statement here, part one of his questioning here and part two here. Opening remarks as delivered below: Today, we are here to examine one of the most critical and debated questions of our time: Did COVID-19 originate in a lab? To answer this question, let’s revisit the early days of the pandemic and examine what some of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s inner circle said privately about the origins of the virus, discussions that were only revealed through FOIA litigation. Kristian Andersen wrote, “the lab escape version of this is so friggin’ likely to have happened because they were already doing this type of work and the molecular data is fully consistent with that scenario.” Ian Lipkin stressed the “nightmare of circumstantial evidence to assess” regarding the possibility of inadvertent release given the scale of bat coronavirus research pursued in Wuhan. Bob Garry said, “ really can’t think of a plausible natural scenario when you get from the bat virus, or one very similar to it, COVID–19 where you insert exactly four amino acids, 12 nucleotides, and all have to be added at the exact same time to gain this function. I just can’t figure out how this gets accomplished in nature.’’ According to Garry, “it’s not crackpot to suggest this could have happened, given the gain of function research we know was happening in Wuhan.” Even Ralph Baric, world-famous gain-of-function researcher and collaborator with Wuhan’s Dr. Shi, admitted, “So they [the Wuhan Institute of Virology] have a very large collection of viruses in their laboratory. And so it’s—you know—proximity is a problem. It’s a problem.” Federal court orders reveal that even Dr. Fauci himself privately acknowledged concerns about gain-of-function research in Wuhan and “mutations in the virus that suggest it might have been engineered” just days before he commissioned the Proximal Origin paper. Despite these private doubts, publicly, these so-called experts and their allies were dismissing the lab leak theory as a conspiracy. Within days, Anderson, Lipkin, and Garry were putting the final touches on what will be remembered as one of the most remarkable reversals in modern history. In their Proximal Origin paper, these scientists concluded “we do not believe that any type of laboratory-based scenario is plausible.” Privately they were saying one thing, publicly they were saying another. Media pundits parroted this narrative, while social media platforms censored discussion about the lab leak, labeling it as misinformation and stifling open discourse about the virus’s origins. The cover-up went beyond public statements. Federal agencies and key officials withheld and continue to conceal crucial information from both Congress and the public. For instance, Dr. David Morens of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) deleted emails that could have contained valuable insights into early discussions. When he deleted them, he made the comment, “I think we’re safe now.” He deleted emails. He said the early emails, “I’ve deleted to Peter Daszak at EcoHealth. I think we’re safe now.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) failed to comply with a law passed by Congress unanimously. One of the senators on this committee got it passed. We were going to declassify all of this and reveal it and the administration has refused. HHS and NIH have not produced documents related to gain of function research that the Chairman and I requested nearly a year ago. I’ve been asking for two or three years as an individual member with some other Republican members and have not gotten these records. I’ve now asked with the Democrat Chairman and they’re still resisting. They say it’s not gain-of-function. Well, let’s hear the debate. Did they debate at NIH whether it was gain-of-function in Wuhan? If there’s a debate, let’s hear the scientific arguments on both sides. They will not give us that information. This has been a deliberate, prolonged effort to deceive the committee about certain gain-of-function research experiments that the agencies have been withholding. What we have found as we’ve gone through this is at every step there’s been resistance. So the hearing today is to try and find out whether or not we can get to the truth. Do we know for certain it came from the lab? No, but there’s a preponderance of evidence indicating that it may have come from the lab. Do we know viruses have come from animals in the past? Yes, they’ve come from animals in the past. But this time, there’s no animal reservoir. There’s no animal handlers with antibiotics. There’s a lot of reasons why there are indications that this could have come from the lab. This is the discussion we’ll have today. This is a discussion that’s long in coming. It’s been over three years that we’ve been asking for this. But this is great. This is good. We’ll have scientists on both sides of this issue, and I hope we have a spirited debate. Thank you.
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I didn't get a Hawaiian pizza last night: It was Greek with Italian sausage. But, since all three are on the Mediterranean, I would like to point out that artichoke hearts have too strong of a flavor for pizza and should never be put on it.
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Report: Badgers star CB Xavier Lucas to transfer to Miami without entering the transfer portal The Badgers cornerback is a part of a unprecedent move with his transfer. By Rohan Chakravarthi Jan 17, 2025, 5:15pm CST 193 Comments / 193 New Share this story In an unprecedented move, Wisconsin Badgers star freshman cornerback Xavier Lucas is transferring to the Miami Hurricanes without ever entering the transfer portal, according to Yahoo Sports’s Ross Dellenger. Lucas, who had signed a two-year rev-share agreement with the Badgers back in December, had announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal on December 19th. He then filled out the requisite paperwork to enter the transfer portal, but the Badgers never officially put his name in, prompting the cornerback to hire attorney Darren Heitner to resolve the dispute. Here is what Dellenger wrote on the situation: “Lucas, a freshman this past season, withdrew from classes at Wisconsin and enrolled academically at Miami. By not formally signing with Miami, he presumably skirts any NCAA transfer rules. He enrolled for the Fall 2025 semester but is expected to be reclassified to Spring 2025,” Dellenger said. “The move, for now, avoids a legal filing. Heitner had planned to file suit against both the NCAA and Wisconsin over antitrust claims related to the situation, accusing Wisconsin of blatantly violating NCAA rules by not inserting Lucas’ name into the portal as he requested and questioning the legality of the NCAA’s transfer portal. “Wisconsin officials have remained quiet on the situation. However, the school is declining to enter Lucas into the portal as he signed a two-year revenue-share agreement last month before requesting a transfer. The agreement, a Big Ten-issued template form, binds Lucas — and all players who sign — to that specific school and grants that school a player’s non-exclusive rights to use and market their name, image, and likeness. The agreement prohibits the player’s rights to be used by any other school while permitting him or her to sign outside marketing agreements, according to those familiar with the template.” Lucas had elected to transfer to Miami after his father suffered a “serious, life-threatening illness,” according to his attorney, who also shared that “in an act of desperation,” the cornerback and his family reached out to head coach Luke Fickell last week, who instead had hoped to convince him to stay at Wisconsin. This situation seems far from over, but an NCAA spokesperson had shared that rules do not prevent Lucas from making the move. “NCAA rules do not prevent a student-athlete from unenrolling from an institution, enrolling at a new institution and competing immediately,” an NCAA spokesperson said in a statement, via Dellenger. We’ll see what’s next to come, but Lucas, as expected, is heading to the Miami Hurricanes. -
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Police Officers Leave Man in Critical Condition Because Their Shift was Almost Over January 19, 2025 by David Jones Two St. Louis, Missouri police officers have been caught on body camera footage seemingly dismissing their duties after discovering a man who had been shot in a local park. The officers, identified as Ty Warren and Austin Fraser, are heard using derogatory language to refer to the victim and expressing frustration about the additional workload. The incident occurred when the officers were responding to a 911 call from a man named Urayoan Rodriguez-Rivera, who had indicated his intention to commit suicide. The call came in just 30 minutes before the officers were due to finish their shift. The footage reveals that upon finding Rodriguez-Rivera’s body in Forest Park on September 10, 2023, the officers expressed surprise and noted that the victim appeared to be severely injured but still alive. Despite the critical condition of Rodriguez-Rivera, the officers decided to leave the scene and return later. The footage captures them discussing their plan to “cruise around and come back.” They did return to the scene when a third officer arrived but left shortly after, according to authorities. Interestingly, while Rodriguez-Rivera’s death has been officially ruled a suicide, the police were unable to locate the firearm. St. Louis police spokesman Mitch McCoy stated that the missing gun is being treated as stolen and its disappearance is under investigation. The police are also monitoring any related activity on the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network. McCoy also commented on the conduct of the two officers involved. He confirmed that neither Warren nor Fraser is currently employed by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. While he did not provide specific details about their dismissal, he emphasized that the department holds its officers to the highest standards and will take appropriate disciplinary action if an officer is found to have violated policies.
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Hey let me know how you do that - 12ft ladder rarely works these days.
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I once had a Hawaiian wife -well she wasn't really my wife and she wasn't Hawaiian - but I liked to dream. She would hand me a Pina Colada in her muumuu as I laid in my hammock watching the crystal blue seas, and she would quietly sing as she swayed her hips gently to the beat of the waves. Reality was a bitch when I'd wake up to Edith screaming at me in our trailer home to get my fat ass off the couch and mow the lawn. But if I stayed asleep, it was beautiful, especially when I kept my hands down my pants.
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Looking at his film, he probably needs to be on the Overshown path. Can someone hold on to him for 3 years while he develops? Probably not with his username. -
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Based on the lyrics, the writer always seemed like a pretentious douche to me. I hope the song was based on reality and his girlfriend left him because she wasn't into pretentious douchebags. -
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Cunningham over Stewart. It could be hard to evaluate though because the running back room has so many question marks and there is immediate playing time to be had. In other words, I could see Stewart seeing the field earlier only to disappear as an upperclassman.
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I assume Ben's Workshop on Oltorf repairs Mercedes Party Buses.
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