The Political Thread

[Barry Poppins]

You mean to tell me an actor who was a part of a show that glorified the Lost Cause lifestyle was a far-right fascist?

 

[Deezy]

Fascist.....the irony

People overusing incorrect buzz words dillutes it so much that real buzz words can do their buzz wording publicly and no one cares.

 

[O-Blaze]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system.

The categorical pardon Friday builds on a similar round issued just before the 2022 midterm elections that pardoned thousands convicted of simple possession on federal lands eligible. Friday’s action broadens the criminal offenses covered by the pardon. Biden is also granting clemency to 11 people serving what the White House called “disproportionately long” sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.

Biden, in a statement, said his actions would help make the “promise of equal justice a reality.”

“Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities,” Biden said. “Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. It’s time that we right these wrongs.”

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

The president is pardoning thousands of people convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia.

apnews.com

 

[Chris]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/12/22/supreme-court-trump-immunity-expedition-denied/

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will not fast-track consideration of Donald Trump’s claim that he has immunity from prosecution for actions he took as president, a question crucial to whether he can be put on trial for plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

 

[Barry Poppins]

Fascist.....the irony

People overusing incorrect buzz words dillutes it so much that real buzz words can do their buzz wording publicly and no one cares.

The Confederate States of America was a proto-fascist entity. Their states rights doctrine was founded on lies and was, if the Confederate States had won, going to be thrown out after some time in favor of an autocratic government that promoted a White Supremacist, Christian, Slave Empire. There were literally plans to invade Mexico and the Caribbean in the works to expand their realm of slavery.

It's right to call it fascist. Fascism is about nationalism and identity, and one ethnicity/race/religion being inherently superior to others.

 

[Deezy]

That last sentence showcases the irony.

 

[Barry Poppins]

Not to mention wanting to have a political opponent killed is pretty fuckin extremist. And I don't think he's a Communist.

 

[Chris]

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules legislative maps unconstitutional, orders new boundaries for 2024 vote

The 4-3 ruling delivered by the Wisconsin Supreme Court's new liberal majority delivers a long-sought win for Democrats.

www.jsonline.com

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Republican-controlled state Legislature to draw new legislative boundaries ahead of the 2024 election, arguing their GOP advantage is unconstitutional — delivering a long-sought win for Democrats who have stayed deep in the Legislature's minority for more than a decade.

 

[Chris]

2 paramedics found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in connection with Elijah McClain's death

The jury has declared a verdict in the case of the two Aurora, Colorado paramedics charged in connection with the 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain.

abcnews.go.com

A jury found two Aurora, Colorado, paramedics charged in connection with the 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain guilty on Friday of criminally negligent homicide.

Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper were accused of administering an excessive amount of ketamine to sedate McClain after an encounter with police on August 24, 2019.

Cichuniec was also found guilty of assault in the second degree unlawful administration of drugs.

 

[Swamps]

You mean to tell me an actor who was a part of a show that glorified the Lost Cause lifestyle was a far-right fascist?

Think he ever went on a wrestling forum and tried to make a case for Segregation??

 

[Chris]

Putin Quietly Signals He Is Open to a Cease-Fire in Ukraine (Published 2023)

Despite its bravado in public, the Kremlin has indicated its interest in striking a deal to halt the war — so long as it could still declare victory.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Barry Poppins]

Think he ever went on a wrestling forum and tried to make a case for Segregation??

I've never done that either lmfao, it was you and Deezy being obtuse and reading what you wanted to read.

 

[Chris]

Holiday Spending Increased, Defying Fears of a Decline (Published 2023)

While the pace of growth slowed, spending stayed strong because of robust job growth and strong wage gains.

www.nytimes.com

Despite lingering inflation, Americans increased their spending this holiday season, early data shows. That comes as a big relief for retailers that had spent much of the year fearing the economy would soon weaken and consumer spending would fall.

 

[Samoa Looch]

 

[Chris]

Michigan Supreme Court rejects 14th Amendment election challenge to Trump

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal aimed at barring former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 Republican primary ballot based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. In doing so, Michigan's high court upheld a Michigan Court of Appeals ruling earlier this month...

www.yahoo.com

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal aimed at barring former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.