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Slowly

Are you frustrated with the pace (and at this point too often lack) of justice for Donald Trump and the January 6th insurrectionists? If so, count yourself among the many. It’s coming and, in some cases, has already occurred. Seriously! We found that out again last week.

Last week was again a week with a lot of competition for the biggest political story of the week but I’m choosing the conviction of four members of the Proud Boys on seditious conspiracy. They were also found guilty of other felonies and other Proud Boys were also found guilty of lesser felonies. These verdicts were not lone occurrences but additions to previous convictions. Keep in mind that seditious conspiracy is seldom charged because it is nearly impossible to get a conviction on it. Seditious conspiracy carries a possible penalty of 20 years in federal prison.

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On Whatever Charge You Can

This article was written well ahead of scheduled publishing in order to accommodate my travel plans.

The above disclaimer is especially warranted on this article. It seems the story of Trump associated scandals can’t rest for more than a few hours at a time. Exactly where it is going and where it will stop is beyond me. However, I am firmly convinced that an earnest attempt(s) to punish him must be made even if it fails and that other than in the court of informed and objective public opinion he skates.

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It Keeps Coming In

Today’s article is going to be another of those bits and pieces ones. This one written while awaiting the verdict in Minneapolis. Continue reading It Keeps Coming In

The Taxman Cometh

There is disturbing news as to what I will term the inequity of justice when it comes to Trump supporters. Have no fear; it is only justice delayed since “tigers” don’t change their stripes and the tax man cometh.

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One Thing Clearer On A Rainy Morning

It’s a rainy overcast morning in the Raleigh area as I commence writing part two of a wrap-up of the week just past. The Sunday morning newspapers I read just a bit ago made one thing much clearer. That is far from all I will attempt to briefly cover today. With that in mind, let’s explore. Continue reading One Thing Clearer On A Rainy Morning