Amy Coney Barrett's 'Trojan Horse'
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Hardly a trojan horse. She is basically spelling out that private acts are not covered under immunity. They can go after his private acts if they want, and they have been doing it for the past 7 years and this is all they could come up with.
This part of the ruling is what terrifies the Lefties. Because the stuff done by a lot of other presidents (think about the $85K worth of hotdogs from chicago) are what Amy is pointing out are not covered.
65K
65K BBE*
*Before Biden's Economy. 85K under Joe.
Fair point
Hotdog inflation.
You are right! This place is filled with walking encyclopedias ! :)
😊
...two edged sword...
Sotomayor "the wise Latina" is dangerous because she's so exceptionally stupid.
Coney Barret is dangerous because she's so exceptionally smart.
I remember ACB's conformation hearings, being dazzled by her effortless recall and command of the nuances of specific cases before the court, and her holding up a blank notepad after being asked what notes she was referring to is seared on my memory forever.
Frens on GAW were cheering this paragon of judicial wisdom that our own DJT nominated; she was going to crush the commies into oblivion. (remember that?) "She's on our side! Hooray!," we said.
But was she? Is she? Many of our little voices inside asked. We'd all been tricked before, you see.
But the euphoria! We finally clocked a "W" for our side! Let freedom and justice prevail!
As time has worn on, I, and I'm sure many others, wish they had listened more to the little voice.....
Woman. Choice and Consequence is obvious. Women will vote for women's imperative, which means bigger government. And that's why the government has become so bloated since the 19th amendment. It ain't that hard realize, but it is that hard to convince others to see.
I agree in part; Not a universal argument against all women, I've known many women in my life who decry this philosophy of bigger government and more handouts and programs for "the needy", but there are plenty of others around whose beliefs would support your thesis. I think the deeper problem is that the vote is extended to far too many of both sexes who don't have much/any financial "skin" in the game, and are bamboozled by those who would promise them the world just to gain power for themselves.
That is the kicker. Most with skin in the game, tend to vote Conservative. Because until something affects an individual personally, they vote for free stuff. I do think there should be a limiting factor. They already prevent felons from voting right? So, why not add those with no job, on welfare, food stamps, etc.
It's a good idea. Might motivate some folks to get off the generational welfare ride.
Plus a woman who clearly virtue signals as a leftist with adoption choices.
Well stated.
You may be surprised to learn that the last 4 years white women have been voting more conservatively than liberally. Seems like the non-whites are more to blame here, so repeal the 15th lol?
https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/07/PP_2023.07.12_validated-voters_2-01.png?resize=1024,995
I would not be surprised, we are finally shifting back to the right. It's gonna take another generation though.
...valid observations, nicely stated and framed...
I don't think Barret's little caveat is intended for Trump.
They can't give blanket immunity and still get Obama, Clinton, and Bush. The unofficial acts of those three like weaponizing the IRS, and sending illegal arms to Mexico are outside their official duties as President. The loop hole to go after the real criminals cannot be closed.
https://archive.ph/aLVfR
"When Trump was questioning the accuracy of the vote count, was he doing it in his capacity as the U.S. President or as a candidate running for office?"
Turns out, both can be true at the same time. It is not an either or.
...a sticky wicket...
I don't trust her and her "7 dwarves" from Haiti isn't normal in the real world...
...my lack of trust extends beyond Barrett...
by using "special counsel" eh?
https://youtu.be/puwoUKhZQbg?si=8E8DVu6_C4dwrLA8
As soon as the SC mentioned UNOFFICIAL ACTS not being covered under presidential immunity, I knew exactly who they were addressing.
Logic chain summary of recent SCOTUS rulings:
W. Virginia v EPA (2022): Admin courts are unconstitutional, all Article II agencies must use Article III judiciary to enforce laws (applies to IRS, reinforced by SEC v Jarkesy) [stripping of enforcement mechanism for ~95% of Fed gov’t]
Chevron Doctrine overturned (6-28-24): Article II rules and regulations are not laws, but are now “UNOFFICIAL ACTS” [stripping of authority for ~95% Fed gov’t]
Trump Immunity Decision (7-1-24): Executive branch has zero immunity for “UNOFFICIAL ACTS”, and individuals may be prosecuted personally for civil and criminal fraud when performing “UNOFFICIAL ACTS” while working in official capacity. [stripping of immunity for ~95% of Fed gov’t]
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-sec-jarkesy-securities-fraud/
BIG TAKEAWAY: If you are currently a Federal employee and you attempt to enforce ANY non LAW, you are probably going to prison, but expect to be sued for Civil Fraud at a minimum and pay out-of-pocket 3x actual and 200x punitive damages (statutory fraud penalties)
Note that fraud has no statute of limitations so we will be very busy for the next 20 years suing 2024 Federal workers (post 6-28-24 acts) into oblivion and putting them in prison (Looking at you new, armed IRS agents).
...it will be interesting to see how much emphasis will be placed on enforcement of this ruling...