This young woman has ovaries of STEEL. I applaud her courage in coming forward and staying true to American values. She truly was "in the room where it happened." She gives me hope.
I watched the entire hearing, this afternoon. I found Cassidy Hutchinson’s chilling and frightening. The former president acted more like a dictator, than a president who had definitely lost an election. He condoned the insurrection it’s going after the Vice President. I could go on, but as someone who taught American History and Government, I found Trump’s actions deplorable as well as illegal.
Every time I hear somebody say that they would vote for Trump again even knowing what has happened is distressing. But the courage of those who told the truth amidst threats and loss gives hope.
Robert, than k you for your great, concise summary of Hutchinson's testimony this morning! What a warrior she is! Would that more Republicans took notes from her playbook on ethics and reread the Constitution they swore to uphold! Now for Merrick Garland and the DOJ to be as brave and do their job to save our Democracy and country!!
Given the recent decisions by the six "Supremes" - 3 of whom were appointed by tRump - I wonder whether a conviction would be sustained? We don't live in a democracy anymore, and can't rely on our courts to render justice.
The emails threatening potential witnesses is straight out of a Mafia playbook! These people are out and out organized criminals. Every single one of them should be charged with witness tampering and brought to trial.
Saw the whole thing. So Trump heard that the mob was closing in to kill Mike Pence (and his family?) he was cool with that. Wouldn’t stop the mob. Pence deserved it. Just wait for the inevitable Pence butt-kiss that he’s not upset, he had four good years with Trump. What a doormat!
Hearing this testimony today made me sick to my stomach and filled with anger. To think this deranged fascist was sitting in the Oval office for almost 4 years should frighten the hell out of everyone. Sadly, as horrified as todays testimony was, I wasn't at all surprised by his actions. We've watched and listened to the lies, the attacks against other politicians, the media, world leaders and political rivals. Now it's time for Garland to prosecute every one of them. If he doesn't we will be living in a lawless country where anything goes.
What would have happened had DJT been driven to the Capitol and led his people in his quest to remain in power? The revolution was stopped by the overriding safety standards of the Secret Service and a single agent willing to enforce his oath, against the verbal and physical objections of DJT.
I think this single action saved our Republic more than any other, and that scares me.
I want Scorsese to direct the film, with a tubby De Niro portraying the former guy. The scene where T-Rump tries to grab the wheel and then throttle the Secret Service agent should be Oscar gold. Too bad it really happened - and to us.
I would love to be a little spider on the walls of the Justice Department. They are close as we come to having referees for our Constitution and our democracy/republic.
Outside of racketeering, sedition, and all the other charges that Trump is obviously guilty of, the first one that keeps popping up for me is Murder! He knew the crowd was violent, people DIED!! As Ms. Hutchinson pointed out, he didn't care that they were heavily armed. He only cared that they weren't "there for him"!! This sounds to me as though he knew those Capitol Police officers would sustain injuries and worse, which happened. That's Murder!! In addition to everything else he needs to be prosecuted for...
A great summary. Ms Hutchinson was very convincing, relatively calm. I hope she has some protection. She may need it.
This young woman has ovaries of STEEL. I applaud her courage in coming forward and staying true to American values. She truly was "in the room where it happened." She gives me hope.
I watched the entire hearing, this afternoon. I found Cassidy Hutchinson’s chilling and frightening. The former president acted more like a dictator, than a president who had definitely lost an election. He condoned the insurrection it’s going after the Vice President. I could go on, but as someone who taught American History and Government, I found Trump’s actions deplorable as well as illegal.
Every time I hear somebody say that they would vote for Trump again even knowing what has happened is distressing. But the courage of those who told the truth amidst threats and loss gives hope.
Trump acted just like a mafia don, like the criminal he is.
Robert, than k you for your great, concise summary of Hutchinson's testimony this morning! What a warrior she is! Would that more Republicans took notes from her playbook on ethics and reread the Constitution they swore to uphold! Now for Merrick Garland and the DOJ to be as brave and do their job to save our Democracy and country!!
Given the recent decisions by the six "Supremes" - 3 of whom were appointed by tRump - I wonder whether a conviction would be sustained? We don't live in a democracy anymore, and can't rely on our courts to render justice.
The emails threatening potential witnesses is straight out of a Mafia playbook! These people are out and out organized criminals. Every single one of them should be charged with witness tampering and brought to trial.
Saw the whole thing. So Trump heard that the mob was closing in to kill Mike Pence (and his family?) he was cool with that. Wouldn’t stop the mob. Pence deserved it. Just wait for the inevitable Pence butt-kiss that he’s not upset, he had four good years with Trump. What a doormat!
Hearing this testimony today made me sick to my stomach and filled with anger. To think this deranged fascist was sitting in the Oval office for almost 4 years should frighten the hell out of everyone. Sadly, as horrified as todays testimony was, I wasn't at all surprised by his actions. We've watched and listened to the lies, the attacks against other politicians, the media, world leaders and political rivals. Now it's time for Garland to prosecute every one of them. If he doesn't we will be living in a lawless country where anything goes.
Our June Surprise… wonder what July holds in store for us!
One of the comments in the (Washington) Post this afternoon was: The walls at Mar-a-Lago are definitely dripping ketchup today…
Garland will DEFINITELY have to prosecute the lot of them.
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What would have happened had DJT been driven to the Capitol and led his people in his quest to remain in power? The revolution was stopped by the overriding safety standards of the Secret Service and a single agent willing to enforce his oath, against the verbal and physical objections of DJT.
I think this single action saved our Republic more than any other, and that scares me.
I want Scorsese to direct the film, with a tubby De Niro portraying the former guy. The scene where T-Rump tries to grab the wheel and then throttle the Secret Service agent should be Oscar gold. Too bad it really happened - and to us.
Ms Hutchinson is a National hero!
I would love to be a little spider on the walls of the Justice Department. They are close as we come to having referees for our Constitution and our democracy/republic.
Outside of racketeering, sedition, and all the other charges that Trump is obviously guilty of, the first one that keeps popping up for me is Murder! He knew the crowd was violent, people DIED!! As Ms. Hutchinson pointed out, he didn't care that they were heavily armed. He only cared that they weren't "there for him"!! This sounds to me as though he knew those Capitol Police officers would sustain injuries and worse, which happened. That's Murder!! In addition to everything else he needs to be prosecuted for...