Immigrant Republican Senator Rafael Edward Cruz

 White House says Ted Cruz voted against highway project he touted as ‘victory’

The Texas Republican senator Ted Cruz called a new highway project “a great bipartisan victory” that will bring “jobs to Texas and millions of dollars to the state”.

The White House responded: “Senator Cruz voted against this.”

If Teddy didn’t stand for hypocrisy, he wouldn’t have anything to stand for.

Typical. The Florida Republicans are running around the state saying how glad they are to be able to deliver checks to counties paid for by the federal infrastructure bill that they voted against and campaigned against. Ron DeSantis is even running around with those giant fake checks to present to mayors, and County Chairpersons. Hypocrites.

 

 Ted Cruz was booed by a Texas audience when he said his plan to end school shootings is putting more police officers in schools

Sen. Ted Cruz was met with boos from a Texas audience when he said that his plan to combat school shootings is placing more police officers in schools. 

Cruz spoke about guns and other contentious topics at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Saturday, where he was met with a responsive audience. 

Ted Cruz should be booed all the time, any place in perpetuity.

Police departments are only gonna send their worst to patrol schools.

Uvalde made all Republican answers to mass shootings absurd.

376 law enforcement officers waited approximately 73 minutes to engage ONE active shooter while children bled out on the floor, or called out for help and were executed after police told them to speak up and then did nothing to protect them. Police protect property, not people.

Ted Cruz said Republicans don't criticize Trump because if they do, 'he turns around and punches them in the face' for it. 

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said his Republican peers are hesitant to criticize former President Donald Trump because if they do, Trump "turns around and punches them in the face."

Cruz made the comments at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Saturday while speaking to The Washington Examiner's David Drucker.  

Dumbass, First he punched you in the face, and then you prioritized him.

Ted you spineless craven bastard.

I swear Republicans' following of Trump is the embodiment of an actual abusive relationship. Like it feels as if sometimes they really, really want to separate from him, and even stand up against him every so often. But then they'll tell the police (i.e. Congress) the door gave them the black eye and blame everyone (mainly Democrats) but themselves for their misery by following him or tries to punish those for trying to him for his actions. It's asinine and shows how little of a spine they have.

It's 2022

Ted Cruz is a senator from Texas, he is more scared of a fraudster failed businessman reality TV show host than of the parents of murdered children.

Ted Cruz votes against bipartisan bill to prevent another Jan. 6

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, broke from his own party in voting against a bipartisan bill that would bar him from singlehandedly objecting to presidential election results, as he did on Jan. 6, 2021.

The bill, dubbed the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, aims to prevent a constitutional crisis like the one that nearly occurred on Jan. 6, 2021. It clarifies procedural ambiguities that former President Donald Trump tried to exploit in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

WHAT THE HELL MAN

Sex offender seeking pre-emptive pardon from Trump

 

Matt Gaetz wanted Trump to give him pre-emptive pardon over sex investigation, report says

Matt Gaetz told a former White House staffer that he was hoping to get a pre-emptive pardon from then-President Donald Trump concerning an investigation into him by the Department of Justice, a report has said.

The allegation came in testimony given to the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, The Washington Post reported.

How to admit you are guilty without actually saying it.

Because that's what innocent people do.

Ah yes, the party of Family Values and the Bible.

Gaetz sought pardon related to Justice Department sex trafficking probe

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told a former White House aide that he was seeking a preemptive pardon from President Donald Trump regarding an investigation in which he is a target, according to testimony given to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Johnny McEntee, according to people familiar with his testimony, told investigators that Gaetz told him during a brief meeting “that they are launching an investigation into him or that there’s an investigation into him,” without specifying who was investigating Gaetz. 

I'm old enough to remember when political careers ended when you were caught with prostitutes underage or not..

We knew Gaetz had asked for pardons from the testimony of several people prior to this, and he has been under investigation since 2020. His own associate entered a plea deal and has pled guilty to 6 criminal charges. His ex-girlfriend has also been given immunity and is fully cooperating with investigators.

..Meanwhile, he has a >99% chance of winning his race in 2 months against Rebekah Jones.

Our country and its electorate is deeply, deeply broken.. 

The fact this guy hasn’t been arrested and charged speaks volumes for how shit our justice department is at holding people in power accountable for crimes they commit.

Matt Gaetz 'Must' Be Removed From Committee After Pardon Report: Ted Lieu

Calls for Representative Matt Gaetz's removal from a key committee position have begun after it was reported that the Republican Florida congressman sought a pre-emptive pardon from former President Donald Trump.

The news first broke on Saturday from The Washington Post. According to the report, Gaetz allegedly told former White House aide Johnny McEntee that he had asked chief of staff Mark Meadows for a pre-emptive pardon from Trump due to an investigation against him. When investigators pressed further, McEntee said that the investigation in question was probably the Department of Justice's (DOJ) probe into allegations that the congressman had violated sex trafficking laws.

He must he removed from committees.

He must be removed from Congress.

He must be charged and removed from the public. 

Trump Incite violence

 Trump Says Americans Won't 'Stand' For Charges Against Him, Warns Of Trouble

Donald Trump said Thursday that Americans will not “stand” for indictments against him regarding top secret documents he took from the White House — and ominously warned that criminal charges could trigger “big problems” never before seen.

Trump also declared that he issued a standing order to declassify everything he took from the White House. It’s a resurrected claim that even his attorneys haven’t presented in court filings — and one contradicted by several Trump administration officials.

We've seen what them not standing for it looks like Donald, you gave us a preview on January 6th, remember?

If they think their next attempt will go better for them, they're sorely mistaken. There won't be an inside man preventing national guard from being deployed or weakening the capital police presence beforehand. 

His supporters aren’t going to do shit. We’ve seen their best and it ain’t much. The rule of law needs to be upheld and he needs to be brought to justice for his treasonous acts.

TRUMP ALL BUT CALLS FOR ANOTHER JANUARY 6 IF HE’S INDICTED OVER CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS

omething you might have noticed over the last several years is that Donald Trump is a big fan of violence. Not directly getting involved in violence—he’d never dirty his hands in that way—but inciting people to engage in it on his behalf, the most famous example being the time he incited an insurrection at the US Capitol that left multiple people dead. Which is why it was more than a little disturbing when he warned on Thursday that there would be “big problems” if he were indicted for hoarding top secret government documents at his house.

It's proven true that the Trump-ettes and Maga-heads don't care about consequences that don't effect them.

Here's hoping we're prepared for it this time... 

As if insurrection wasn't enough, now he wants to trigger a civil war because he is going to answer for committing treason! And his faithful stooges will tell themselves "He has the right"!

He's overplayed his cards. Most Americans aren't going to care either way. A few idiots will likely do violence. A lot of people will be celebrating. I'd stay away from Walmart for a few weeks though. (Actually just don't ever go there again because Walmart is evil anyway)

So, if he gets indicted, and they start to try storming the prison they taken too, there will be violence. But unlike the Capitol, the cops will shoot to kill as will anyone else that's order to guard him.

The cops aren't federal cops that had no backup. The national guard or the US military may also be there.

I'm sure some of TFG will shoot back, but they may lack the fire power to do anything.

You can also bet that DC would also be locked down expecting them.

They won't do shit beyond protest holding signs. There's someone in the oval office that understands his job (unlike the last guy) and won't hesitate to call in the guard (unlike the last guy). We'll be alright.

Human trafficker DeSantis

 DeSantis’ Migrant Stunt Is Kidnapping by Another Name

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew about 50 Venezuelan immigrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday night, as part of a Republican effort to expose—in the words of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)—liberal “hypocrisy” for (supposedly) supporting pro-immigrant border policies but (supposedly) being outraged over the immigrants coming to their communities.

But Sen. Cruz is wrong. There’s no outrage over helping these people.

The outrage is over the fraud used to trick these vulnerable people into the political stunt. A woman presumably hired by the state of Florida reportedly lured the immigrants onto the plane with free food and promises that they would get “expedited work papers” when they arrived. They were also told ample housing and jobs awaited them on the small island.

This was a crime perpetrated on some of the most vulnerable people in this country.

Playing politics with the most vulnerable population they can find. For Republicans, isn't that just "Thursday"?

It's not kidnapping by another name. It's kidnapping.

Technically it's human trafficking. 

DeSantis could be charged with kidnap after moving migrants to Martha’s Vineyard 

The Department of Justice has been tapped by California Governor Gavin Newsom to investigate whether Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s controversial decision to send two flights of migrants north would amount to “kidnapping”.

“I strongly urge the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ) to open an investigation into possible criminal or civil violations of federal law based on this alleged fraudulent scheme,” Gov Newsom wrote in a 15 September letter addressed to US Attorney General Merrick Garland.

If Matt Gaetz can transport children across state lines and no one does shit, why do we think anyone is going to care about DeSantis doing it with migrants?

These immigrants were lied to and coerced under false pretenses onto these planes. Florida/Texas knew by transporting them across the country they would have no way of making their next immigration hearing, thus being the exclusive reason for their failure to appear in court.

There must be consequences. If I did this exact thing, there would be. 

The Department of Justice has been tapped by California Governor Gavin Newsom to investigate whether Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s controversial decision to send two flights of migrants north would amount to “kidnapping” charges.

“I strongly urge the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ) to open an investigation into possible criminal or civil violations of federal law based on this alleged fraudulent scheme,” Gov Newsom wrote in a 15 September letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Read more here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/desantis-marthas-vineyard-migrant-kidnap-charge-b2168796.html

Pro Russian Trump

 Trump compliments 'fierce' and 'smart' Putin and applauds Xi Jinping for ruling China with an 'iron fist'

Former President Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a Saturday rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a video shows.

"I've got to know a lot of the foreign leaders, and let me tell you, unlike our leader, they're at the top of their game," Trump said, comparing Xi and Putin to President Joe Biden. 

Putin is exactly what happens when a political party gives up everything to support one man. One man cuts ultimate lead an entire nation on his own. Eventually power corrupts, and then you start fearing those around you. So you don't hire competent people, you hire loyalist, people who will do whatever you say regardless of if they should. All the people with alternative and better ideas are forced out as "traitors" and replaced by yes men.

The fact that Trump is praising these two dictators is no surprise. He wanted the United States to go that route with him at the helm. He does not care about the future of the United States, only about solidifying his name and power in history books. That's literally all he cares about. He was more interested in photo ops than he was understanding our Healthcare system, crime issues, the rights of citizens. He could care fucking less. He wants power and money, just like putin, and he will lie, cheat, steal, and blackmail his own people to make that happen. It's just fucking nuts to me. 

Meanwhile Trump repeatedly praises dictators and wants to consolidate his own power;

Trump has "joked" about wanting to consolidate his power like his dictator colleague in China, President Xi.[1]

Trump has repeatedly "joked" about serving for more than the legal limit of 2 terms.[2]

Trump has repeatedly praised dictators including Putin, Duterte, Erdogan, and el-Sisi.[3]

Trump praised brutal dictator[4] Kim Jong Un calling him "strong, funny, and smart."[5]

At a G7 summit President Trump loudly asked "where's my favourite dictator?" As he awaited for the Egyptian dictator.[6]

Trump has looked up into the sky and proclaimed that he is the chosen one.[7]

Trump shared a tweet declaring himself the King of Israel and the second coming of God.[8]

1) Deutsche Welle - US President Donald Trump praises China's Xi Jinping for consolidating grip on power

2) CNN - Donald Trump just keeps 'joking' about serving more than 2 terms as president

3) The Atlantic - Nine Notorious Dictators, Nine Shout-Outs From Donald Trump

4) New York Times - Atrocities Under Kim Jong-un: Indoctrination, Prison Gulags, Executions

5) Fox News - Trump praises Kim Jong Un as 'strong,' 'funny,' 'smart' and a 'great negotiator' in Hannity interview

6) Wall Street Journal - Trump, Awaiting Egyptian Counterpart at Summit, Called Out for ‘My Favorite Dictator’

7) BBC - President Trump: 'I am the chosen one'

8) CBS - Trump tweets quote calling him the "second coming of God" to Jews in Israel

Who still believes Trumps promises?

 Trump Dangles 'Full Pardons' For Jan. 6 Defendants If He's Reelected

Donald Trump says he’s “looking very strongly” at pardoning Jan. 6 defendants if he runs again for office and is reelected, but first he’d like his supporters to line his pockets.

2021: It wasn’t our people, it was Antifa

2022: I’m going to help these people because they’re our people

Schrödinger's insurrectionist. They are simultaneously Antifa deep state plants as well as innocent patriots defending their country from tyranny. Until the wavefunction collapses and they must become one or the other based on whatever political point is being made.

Trump says he's 'financially supporting' January 6 defendants and will look 'very favorably' about full pardons if he wins the 2024 election

Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday he recently met with defendants in trials related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and that he is financially supporting some of them. 

When asked during a call-in with the conservative Wendy Bell Radio show how he can help the defendants, Trump said he's "financially supporting people that are incredible," adding that he hosted some defendants in his office just two days ago.

Yup, pardons for everyone right after healthcare and infrastructure. 

And the beautiful beautiful wall.

And any minute now he’ll be releasing his tax returns…

Gotta get that out there. Don’t want anyone skipping the next coup attempt because he didn’t pardon the first one when he had the chance.

They'll be so caught up in this new round of promised pardons they'll completely forget that dear leader hung them out to dry the first time. "But this time will be different!"

Trump vows pardons, government apology to Capitol rioters if elected

Former president Donald Trump said he would issue full pardons and a government apology to rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and violently attacked law enforcement to stop the democratic transfer of power.

“I mean full pardons with an apology to many,” he told conservative radio host Wendy Bell on Thursday morning. Such a move would be contingent on Trump running and winning the 2024 presidential election.

So, to get this straight, the guy who attempted to overthrow our government and install himself as a dictator, who then went on to steal government secrets, Is promising to reward the people who attempted to assist him in overthrowing the government.

Why would Trump pardon antifa plants? Also if this is a tacit announcement that he's planning to run, he needs to file expenditures with the FEC or face additional charges.

Let's be very clear on this:

He is ALSO implicitly signaling that he will pardon people who commit violence for him in the future as well, if he's ever able to do that again.

Trump is full panic mode

 Trump Claims FBI Raided Mar-a-Lago Looking for Clinton Emails

Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes the FBI and Department of Justice raided his Mar-a-Lago residence to look for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails.

During an interview with the Wendy Bell radio show, Trump spoke about the recent raid at his Florida residence and said, "I think they were looking for Hillary Clinton's emails."

Trump continued, "I think they thought, and who knows, boxes full of stuff...I think they thought...there was something to do with the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax. They were afraid that things were in there, part of their scam material because that's what they are, they're scammers."

Obama's birth certificate is in there too.

With Hunters laptop,

People are going to prison and became lifelong felons because of him, for the insurrection. A couple people have been arrested for threatening the FBI on his "social network" and some idiot went to the FBI with a nail gun because of what he said. And they still support him.

They're 100% brainwashed by this time. So many are maintaining their innocence, and getting longer sentences. It's terrible, they're absolutely that dumb and literally reprogrammed. It's both sad and terrifying. 

Trump Team Reverses Course, Tries to Keep Mar-a-Lago Document List Secret

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump reversed course Thursday, opposing the unsealing of a more detailed list of the items seized during the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search.

In its court filing this week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would be OK with the court releasing its more comprehensive list detailing exactly what was found during the August 8 raid by federal investigators. However, Trump's team objected to the document being unsealed, according to former Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

Thursday's hearing marked the first time Trump's lawyers appeared in court for a proceeding related to the Mar-a-Lago search. While the hearing was not open to the public, several reporters were present in the Florida courtroom.

Trumps lawyers asked for the list of items to be unsealed because they thought the DoJ would object so they could play the victim card.

The judge indicated she was inclined to grant the request and the DoJ said, "We're fine with that," with a big grin on their faces. At which time Trump's crack legal team decided to fold. 

Oh, it's even funnier.

- I turned them in.

- The FBI planted those.

- The planted evidence was declassified.

- The planted, declassified evidence needs to be reviewed by a special master

The special master needs Top Secret clearance to view the planted, declassified evidence.

Now it’s the FBI was looking for Hillary’s emails.

Federal judge puts off ruling on Trump's request for a special master as Trump lawyer calls refusal to turn over documents 'an overdue-library-book scenario'

US District Judge Aileen Cannon heard arguments Thursday related to former President Donald Trump's request that a special master be appointed to sift through and filter out any materials seized in the Mar-a-Lago search that could be privileged.

I love how this attempted delay tactic does nothing but add billable hours that 45 won't pay for. 

The DOJ provided an airtight argument with receipts and Trump's team responded with no coherent argument. During the hearing today, Team trump failed to present a coherent argument, so even this Judge, who was appointed by Trump and specifically chosen by Trump to hear this case could not make a bench ruling with the arguments at hand and retain any shred of credibility.

I suspect the Judge will now huddle with her Federalist Society buddies to try to find a loophole in Nixon vs. USA and apply it in this case. The bigger problem is the "how does one put the toothpaste back in the tube" problem. A ruling made in a specific way could put the entire investigation on hold until resolved.