There have been some truly outrageous statements put forth by Mr. Trump’s defenders, but this afternoon Alan Dershowitz took things to a new level whe basically ripped up the Constitution as he argued that as long as a president thinks his holding office is in the public interest than virtually anything he does to get re-elected is not impeachable. Excuse me, but WTF!
If you’re gasping in disbelief and thinking “Kim, you must have misunderstood,” check out his speech.
For anyone out there who still doesn’t see how dangerous Mr. Trump and his syncophantic supporters are, I say WAKE UP! Arguments like these are of the same vein as ones put forth by the likes of Hitler and Stalin. What Dershowitz is espousing would put the president above the law and the Constitution. If there was any doubt left, as to the trouble this country is in, what Dershowitz stated this afternoon should dispel it.
By Hook Or By Book 
Couldn’t agree with you more. As alarming is the fact that, because of widespread public disinformation by the administration and its cronies in outlets like Fox News, many and probably most Americans are unaware of the peril US democracy currently faces.
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Did your jaw drop when you watched that John? I think it took me almost a full minute to process what he said! I absolutely agree with you. I now am 99.99% sure that Trump will get in again. The only question is whether it’s due to his propaganda machine, or outright corruption of the electoral process.
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Agreed.
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I’ve been increasingly anxious, but now I’m downright terrified!
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I completely understand the feeling.
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Sadly, while you are 100% correct it doesn’t seem to matter…all efforts must continue to be focused on November, when a general election will allow the PEOPLE to do what our leaders are unable to do: remove him from office!
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I don’t think he’s leaving even if he does get voted out John.
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Im sure you saw Bill Maher’s show last Friday in which is said just that…and shockingly, his poll numbers are rising in the battleground states!
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I did. Trump is going to win either through his propaganda machine or he’s going to outright steal the election.
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You are absolutely correct!
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Thanks Charles. I really wish I wasn’t though.
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I have not seen any of the Impeachment Trial this week as my husband and I are traveling to AZ. Just watched Dershowitz. Damn scary . I am feeling kind of sick and totally appalled.
What in hell is happening to our country ???
I agree with everything you said, Kim .
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I hope you’re having a lovely time Margie. It’s good to take a break.
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Thank you, Kim. I have been feeling rather down lately and my husband surprised me with this trip. We will be in Az for two weeks. It will be good for me.
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This is truly quite scary …
I actually know people who support him (not close friends, but…)
I would advise any young person with the means to do it, to get out of this country while the going is good…it’s only going to be downhill from here…
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Here’s what I really don’t understand Mary. As bad as all this is with Trump, if these are the new rules: the president is irreplaceable (also just argued by Dershowitz), and the Executive Branch is above the law and the Constitution, then what are his supporters going to be left with when a Democrat gets in, whenever that is?
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The only problem is many people want to leave the UK and move to America!
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I know England’s in a mess right now, but unfortunately moving to America isn’t the way to go right now.
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The sad truth is there’s no where left to run to…… Australia used to be the choice of us Brits but now experts are saying the country maybe inhabitable in 20 years? Sad times Kim.
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😀 Perhaps I’ll move to Iran! Surely cannot be that bad can it?
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You surprise me. As far as I can work out, most of the people who want to exit the UK — including several friends — want to move elsewhere within the EU. Just for starters, they want better healthcare, not worse.
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Alas passions are running high over here and leaving is a case of anywhere but the UK……. I know one couple who are leaving for the US but they are college teachers so they’ll be ok…. as for me I’d choose New Zealand.
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New Zealand is gorgeous!
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There are many Republicans who DO want the executive to become more powerful than the other two branches of government. This has been true for many years. Unfortunately for us, these very same people are in charge right now. Bill Barr is one of them.
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I’ve gotten that impression.
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Dershowitz has defended a series of similar males.
Here are just a few:
Claus von Bülow (remember he allegedly drugged his wife into a long term coma,) waiting to inherit when she died, which she finally did.
O.J. Simpson, you do remember him, the guy who killed his ex-wife and her boyfriend.
Mike Tyson (who was convicted of rape) and spent 6 years in prison.
And now Jeffrey Epstein.
There are a lot more,
of his defendants.
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I’ve always disliked Dershowitz but this…
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What a mess 😕
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This is the stuff of nightmares.
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You have the impeachment, and we have Brexit. Both are wearing me out, Kim.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Well, if Republicans have their way we’re at the very least going to become a monarchy…
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