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January 6th Committee Public Hearings
- Thread starter Saucycarpdog
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Yeah, we're past the point of no return.
Just last night and yesterday the press was fawning over these "patriots" and giving them all the respect and sympathy in the world.
Good job.
It's a handy reminder that all of these Republicans that have been testifying about what they did to prevent overturning the election were and are still Republicans, meaning they've been tacitly approving of everything Trump is and has done during his time in office, and did not speak out against him until forced to by congressional subpoena. They'd all be more than thrilled if he'd won the election normally, or even if he cheated out a win in a way that wouldn't have immediately implicated their own involvement.
I keep thinking back to that photo of the two shitty old white dudes with the "I'd rather be a Russian than a Democrat!" t-shirts and...yeah, that still holds true for a lot of the country. They'll take an openly authoritarian dictator surrounded with rich-get-richer oligarchs over anything that would potentially mean rich folks giving up some of their wealth for common benefit, or benefits of any sort given to minorities they don't approve of. January 6th didn't change any of that.
I keep thinking back to that photo of the two shitty old white dudes with the "I'd rather be a Russian than a Democrat!" t-shirts and...yeah, that still holds true for a lot of the country. They'll take an openly authoritarian dictator surrounded with rich-get-richer oligarchs over anything that would potentially mean rich folks giving up some of their wealth for common benefit, or benefits of any sort given to minorities they don't approve of. January 6th didn't change any of that.
Yup. Don't mind kowtowing to daddy as long as long as they're his favorite.
Bad how? From what I was able to see there was good evidence and it was well run.
What Trump and Co. did - in general and to those poor poll workers. Not the best way to say to phrase my initial post, I see that now.
Lol. Yeah I wasn't 100% which way you meant it was bad and I was going to ask if you meant "bad for America" but concluded that too was vague as well.
I did think it was interesting that he reiterated yesterday that they were encouraging people to keep sending in new evidence.
They can't ammend it with out 2/3 majority of STATES calling for a Constitutional Convention. Which would probably lead to an entire rewrite of the whole thing honestly. It is also a Herculean task.
Or 2/3 of both Houses of Congress drafting and voting for an ammendment that is then ratified by 3/4 of the State Legislatures. Which is also a Herculean task.
The Supreme Court can't touch or ammed the text of ammendments only interpret what they mean. By being amendments to the Constitution they are by definition Constitutional.
In my defense, I had a rough...year.
Who would have thought that investigating crimes leads to additional knowledge about said crimes. Totally clears the President, thank you!
He actually did the same thing in 2016 - said A) that if he lost, it was fraud and B) said he'd accept the result "if I win". And, after winning, he demanded an investigation of the popular vote that he lost, because he wanted to win* that too.
Trump not accepting the election result was not just predictable, it was an absolute certainty. The lengths he went to were/are surprising to many, apparently, but all that was predicted, too. Including right here on Era, many times. And I do mean all of it. The fake electors, the state legislatures, the justice dept, the court cases - all of it.
The closer to the actual start of mid-term voting the better, and I think that's how things are scheduled out.
We already know most voters are only going to care for about 2-3 days.
That documentary footage must be loaded with criminal activity. No way they'd do this if it wasn't.
pretty sure trump world freaked out at realizing this footage exists.
'What the F-ck Is This?': Team Trump Blindsided by Jan. 6 Committee Getting Doc Footage
The Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed filmmaker Alex Holder, who says he had significant access to Trump and his family around the 2020 election.
www.rollingstone.com
Mike Pence said in an interview a few days ago that the Jan 6th committee is a "distraction" and kissed Trump's ass as hard as he ever did. And also said the election was fraudulent, but that the courts should've overturned it, not him personally.
https://news.yahoo.com/pence-says-won-t-let-002735359.html
Would more republicans coming to power affect the potential of charging Donno with a crime or even threaten the existence of the committee itself, however?
This committee will not even exist after January if/when the Republicans take control of the House.
It's a pretty tough race between Pence and Cruz as the GOP's most pathetic, bootlicking invertebrate. I'm expecting one of them to show up at a Trump rally and just lay prone at his feet to cross the finish line
Why can't they just be honest then retire to wherever with their millions. Do they think when the US goes full fascist they wouldn't knock his door if they toe the lying line right now or it's just keeping the door open to making money being involved in the corrupt political set up.
Mike Pence is not very good with money. His Congressional career ended because he was dipping into campaign funds to pay mortgage and groceries, and he took the Vice President job because he was broke.
wtf. now im back to believing some are playing along and then say shit like this to muddy the waters and keep the masses arguing and divided. nglhadmeinthefirsthalf.jpg
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Witnesses for tomorrow. Unlike the other hearings, this one will air at 3pm ET.
Also, sounds like there will be a hearing on the subpoenaed docuseries. And I guess Discovery+ bought the rights to it.
deadline.com
Also, sounds like there will be a hearing on the subpoenaed docuseries. And I guess Discovery+ bought the rights to it.
Discovery+ Behind Mystery Donald Trump Docuseries That’s A Reason The January 6th Committee Will Extend Hearings Into July; Trailer Released — Update
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the chairman of the January 6th Committee, said on Wednesday that the hearing schedule will continue into July. A reason: Newly obtained evidence, including footage from British filmmaker Alex Holder, who is scheduled to speak to the committee on Thursday...
deadline.com
Why do these assholes think Trump will never turn on them when all Trump does is turn on people?
They absolutely should not give him an oppurtunity to embarrass the committee in real time on national television. Interview first.
I agree. One of the nicest things about these hearings is that the GOP, in their wisdom, refused to accept having a 50% representation on the committee. So we're spared their gaslighting and projection for once. Don't put him on live, nor Ginny Thomas, either. Taped and edited, or fuck off to Fox News.
Yup, during the final 6 weeks of trumps presidency. Apparently none of his close staff members knew about it, and the doc was directly coordinated with trumps family lol
'What the F-ck Is This?': Team Trump Blindsided by Jan. 6 Committee Getting Doc Footage
The Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed filmmaker Alex Holder, who says he had significant access to Trump and his family around the 2020 election.
www.rollingstone.com
Lmao I think it was one of the idiot fail kids.
Between this and the Proud Boys documentarian, this may be one of the most well documented coups in history.Yup, during the final 6 weeks of trumps presidency. Apparently none of his close staff members knew about it, and the doc was directly coordinated with trumps family lol
'What the F-ck Is This?': Team Trump Blindsided by Jan. 6 Committee Getting Doc Footage
The Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed filmmaker Alex Holder, who says he had significant access to Trump and his family around the 2020 election.
Lmao I think it was one of the idiot fail kids.
Yup and I can't wait to see the new footage tomorrow. These hearings are actually giving me hope that trump himself may be charged, or at least the committee will reccomend charges to the doj. I feel like a lot of people will go to jail.
These hearings have been so damning the doj has to do something. But I dunno, trumps done enough stuff in the past where he shoulda been already in the slammer. But this feels different. Plus even Fox News is airing the hearings, so maybe Murdoch is gonna kick trump to the curb and start backing desantis.
But yea this was a very well documented coup. These dumb fucks were filming everything lol
Knowing the strange unending subservience these guys have I'd more expect him to try and take the fall somehow or otherwise derail the committee for Trump.
These hearings so far have been very tightly choreographed. So I'm sure they will do a behind closed doors deposition first with the actual staff lawyers. And if there's anything good, then they'll have him basically repeat the same thing in public. And if he goes off script, they can just shut him down and play the tape. And which btw he would also risk perjuring himself.
That said, the fact he even said this is a testament to how effective and legitimate the hearings have become even in the eyes of some conservatives.
'What the F-ck Is This?': Team Trump Blindsided by Jan. 6 Committee Getting Doc Footage
The Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed filmmaker Alex Holder, who says he had significant access to Trump and his family around the 2020 election.
How many times have we seen these assholes get screwed by Trump, throw out these veil threats, then end up kissing the ring again anyway? This wouldn't be any different.