CURRENT EVENTS - May 8-14

[WaynetheDrain]

Because it's illegal to accept gifts. And the plane wouldn't stay with the United States for future presidents after your term is over. It would go home with you to use personally.

That's what a gift is, and it's illegal for you to accept them from foreign dignitaries. At least it used to be.

 

[WaynetheDrain]

I'm going to resist the urge to say many of the things I could say about this situation.

Say them. Go ahead and offer your usual mealy-mouthed approval of what Trump is going here. I’m really interested to see how you manage to spin the unspinnable.

 

[superrific]

I'm pretty sure "Only an idiot refuses a gift" was overheard as they wheeled the horse through the gates into Troy.

 

[lawtig02]

I'm pretty sure "Only an idiot refuses a gift" was overheard as they wheeled the horse through the gates into Troy.

 

[nycfan]

 

[StrangePackage]

Why? You don't resist the urge to say much on this board.

Why would you encourage him to talk more?

 

[nycfan]

“… The NSC, which is run out of the White House, is the core hub for coordinating a policy process across government agencies to help the president make decisions on foreign policy and national security matters. The size of its staff, which can be as many as several hundred, has changed under different presidents.

When Trump took office the NSC had 300 staffers, which was cut in half in January to about 150. The expected cuts could whittle the staff down to 50-60, but a final decision has not been made, said three of the people with direct knowledge of plans. Rubio does not plan to fire any staff but is expected to reassign them to other agencies, a senior administration official with direct knowledge of Rubio’s decision making said. …”

 

[hedge]

I'm going to resist the urge to say many of the things I could say about this situation.

Baby steps, but progress nonetheless...

 

[BlueSteel]

So Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia created 2 million American jobs? People actually believe this shit?

Dumb people who hates libs do.

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

 

[MOUNTAINH33L]

Trump isn't hiding his corruption. He doesn't have to. The MAGA party is full of cowards and traitors.

 

[nycfan]

Q: “"Knowing this, are you open and supportive of this constitutional option to suspend the writ of habeas corpus?"

Noem: Yes.

 

[superrific]

If they try to suspend the writ, that's when it's time for the citizens to storm the White House. Every single person associated with the decision should held as enemies in Gitmo and never again see the light of day.

 

[superrific]

This is maybe one of the stupidest things I've heard anyone say in a long time. And boy is that an accomplishment in 2025.

I like that he's comparing Trump favorably to the "Biden Crime Family." He's admitting to the corruption and the illegality.

 

[Zoo_View]

Q: “"Knowing this, are you open and supportive of this constitutional option to suspend the writ of habeas corpus?"

Noem: Yes.

Eli Crane.

Nothing like MAGAts and “Freedom” caucus members.

 

[MOUNTAINH33L]

If they try to suspend the writ, that's when it's time for the citizens to storm the White House. Every single person associated with the decision should held as enemies in Gitmo and never again see the light of day.

This seems like a pretty big f'n deal. I'm afraid you may be right. It might be time to hit the streets with a little more intense energy if they try to follow through with this bullshit. Sound the f'n alarm bell.

 

[superrific]

This seems like a pretty big f'n deal. I'm afraid you may be right. It might be time to hit the streets with a little more intense energy if they try to follow through with this bullshit. Sound the f'n alarm bell.

Especially in light of the Framers' exceedingly high opinion of the Great Writ. Without habeus, there's nothing to prevent arbitrary imprisonment.

I've got to think that an attempt to suspend habeus would be instantly struck down by the courts, given that they would lose all power under those circumstances. Even the Supremes.

 

[lawtig02]

Especially in light of the Framers' exceedingly high opinion of the Great Writ. Without habeus, there's nothing to prevent arbitrary imprisonment.

I've got to think that an attempt to suspend habeus would be instantly struck down by the courts, given that they would lose all power under those circumstances. Even the Supremes.

This is my hope. As I know you know, habeas corpus is an absolute guarantee under the constitution unless I.9.2 applies, which reads:

"The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it."

Section 9 is titled "Powers Denied Congress," which strongly suggests the only entity capable of suspending habeas in any scenario is Congress.

And Clause 2 makes it clear the suspension only applies in cases of "rebellion or invasion."

I'm cautiously optimistic even this SCOTUS would find (1) habeas can only be suspended by Congress, and (2) if it is suspended by Congress, it can only be suspended with respect to "rebels" or "invaders." If we get to #2 (which would be a travesty in its own right), I would be deeply concerned for my neighbors who have crossed the border without authorization. But it's very hard to imagine a scenario in which SCOTUS finds a suspension of habeas to be enforceable with respect to citizens, or even to those with legal authority to be here.