Trump Should Be Disqualified from Public Office
The Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from the state primary ballot today. Read why in this post.
Read MorePosted by Jack Hassard | Dec 19, 2023 | Insurrection
The Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from the state primary ballot today. Read why in this post.
Posted by Jack Hassard | Dec 11, 2023 | Indictment, Politics
Special Counsel Jack Smith has petitioned the Supreme Court to decide if former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution related to charges from his term in office, as detailed in indictments from January 6. Trump’s lawyers argue he was fulfilling official duties and is thus immune. Smith has requested an expedited review, which if approved, could allow a trial to proceed in March 2024. It’s the first instance of a president being charged with crimes during his term.
Posted by Jack Hassard | Dec 10, 2023 | Autocracy
Far-right Republicans are set to meet far-right Hungarian officials in Washington, D.C. This meeting comes amid shared support for Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, a far-right politician supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They aim to push for ending US military support to Ukraine. The assembly will highlight issues like Ukraine’s war and transatlantic cultural wars and will happen amidst disagreements over Ukraine’s future in Washington.
Posted by Jack Hassard | Dec 9, 2023 | Progressive World-View
Dr. Bandy X. Lee, a forensic psychiatrist and expert on violence, has criticized former US President Donald Trump and his governance style in her books. She raises concerns about the potential ramifications if Trump’s alleged misdeeds, including interfering with the 2020 election, instigating violence, and utilizing divisive language, go unpunished. According to her and other experts in the field, Trump’s actions mirror autocratic tendencies, emphasizing the necessity of holding him accountable to prevent future upheavals in the context of the upcoming 2024 election.
Posted by Jack Hassard | Dec 5, 2023 | Democracy, Politics
The relentless assault on democracy by the Trump-guided Republican Party and its supporters is a topic of serious concern. The discourse contrasts President Joe Biden and George Washington’s task to defend democracy, likening their circumstances. Notably, the article suggests that former President Trump aspires to adopt right-wing autocratic rule, referencing Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s book ‘Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present‘ about the rise of such leaders. An MSNBC interview held with her and ex-GOP Congressman, David Jolly, underlines the necessity to defeat the now perceived dangerous, anti-democratic party in the upcoming election.