The Week Of Violence, Trump, And The GOP

Trump as a deadly 2-legged virus – a “weak version” of an authoritarian NeoConfederate, fascist. I think, at its core, “Trumpism” is rooted in white nationalism and supremacy, FEAR, anger, envy, HATE, and ignorance.

In the past I’ve said I believe the majority of Trump voters support him because they identify with him. I believe they share similar character flaws, and intellectual and developmental deficiencies….and psychosocial struggles. In short, they see themselves in him. The only difference is his bank account.

But because of that difference his supporters fool themselves into believing he’s a “strong and competent” leader. When deep down inside they know the truth. And he most definitely knows the truth. He’s a lying, heartless, Dangerous, dark and empty, piece of work.

But more than anything….he’s a Loser.

Wall Street Journal Editorial: Donald Trump’s Final Days       The best outcome would be for him to resign to spare the U.S. another impeachment fight. In concise summary, on Wednesday the leader of the executive branch incited a crowd to march on the legislative branch. The express goal was to demand that Congress and Vice President Mike Pence reject electors from enough states to deny Mr. Biden an Electoral College victory. When some in the crowd turned violent and occupied the Capitol, the President caviled and declined for far too long to call them off. When he did speak, he hedged his plea with election complaint.   This was an assault on the constitutional process of transferring power after an election. It was also an assault on the legislature from an executive sworn to uphold the laws of the United States. This goes beyond merely refusing to concede defeat. In our view… Read more »

Report: Trump Discussing Self-Pardon With Aides Yeah, I’ll bet he is. 18 U.S. Code § 2384 – Seditious conspiracy: [If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both.] Trump explicitly encouraged his fans at yesterday’s rally to “walk down to the Capitol” as Congress was meeting. “We are going to cheer on our brave… Read more »

And last but not least – resignations have been submitted by a slew of people, including the Capitol Police Chief.

Police chief and two security officials resign over Capitol assault    

Steven Sund and House and Senate sergeants-at-arms quit after criticism of bungled policing efforts

The head of the US Capitol police and two other senior security officials are resigning amid mounting criticism of the bungled police response to the assault on Capitol Hill by a violent mob of Donald Trump supporters.  
Steven Sund’s resignation will be effective from 16 January, and follows calls by the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, and other senior figures for heads to roll. “There was a failure of leadership at the top,” Pelosi said.  

Michael Stenger, the Senate sergeant-at-arms, has also resigned, along with Paul Irving, the official who holds the same position at the House of Representatives. […] – The Guardian, Jan. 7, 2021