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There is no "fine line". There was an absolute disregard for the laws that govern and a deliberate attempt to undermine the democracy, not to mention the blatant corruption. Sedition and probable treason cannot be ignored. Fox News actually gets upset over Biden's denouncing white supremacy – because it might offend Trump voters After the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, Fox News critiqued the 46th president's speech, taking issue with Biden's strong denouncement of nativism, racism, and white supremacy – which, they suggested, might offend Trump voters. Denouncing nativism, racism, and white supremacy was apparently upsetting to Fox News host Martha MacCallum and Fox News contributor Dan Henninger, who is also the deputy editorial page director of The Wall Street Journal. Trump supporters "might be asking, 'Why is he bringing up nativism and fear and telling lies for power and profit in the middle of an inaugural speech?'" Henninger asked, as Media Matters reports. Is President Biden "talking about Donald J. Trump or is he talking about the people who voted for Trump?" he also asked. "I think a lot of them," he said, referring to Trump voters, "would be entitled to sit out there and say, 'I'm not that person.'" Many Americans would say that voting for a racist, white nationalist, and white supremacist, twice, makes you "that person." "And if he is trying to reconcile with the country, it's one thing for him to be giving his inaugural speech about his grievances with Donald J. Trump, but a lot of people out there who supported Trump and his policies did not agree with some of those ideas," he added. Fox News actually gets upset over Biden's denouncing white supremacy – because it might offend Trump voters - Alternet.org

FOX NEWS GIVES AN IMPARTIAL REVIEW OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION:

The above posts illustrate why there has to be a surgical excising of all the rotted tissue that are the remnants of the Trump Reign of Error. In behavioural shinkology, the surest way to ensure that behaviour will resurface is to let it pass without intervention and vigorous correction. If the Democrats refuse to do this, they will as complicit be as the GOP in the certain destruction of American democracy. One more regime as corrupt as the Trump, and Americans will sour on democracy and welcome a "strong man" who will promise to correct all the excesses but will preside over the last days of the democracy.

Trump's looming legal nightmares ought to provide lots of grist for the mill for months, if not years to come, if that can be considered US politics. And then there are all of his toadies.....

The PC's in Alberta would have a hard time philosophically with federal money coming into "their" province. If Alberta can get past that, any credit they will give to federal Liberals will be very short-lived- about 20 minutes, I figure.

Republican says 'classified briefings' revealed that the Capitol riot was 'much worse than people realized' Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the first Republican lawmaker to publicly support efforts to impeach former President Donald Trump, is speaking out about the deadly Capitol riots that erupted on Jan. 6 as lawmakers worked to complete the Electoral College certification. Although the American public watched in shock and dismay as the disturbing series of events unfolded, Katko insists the riots were far worse than reported on television. During an interview with Syracuse.com, Katko shared details about the day of the deadly U.S. Capitol riots. While he could not offer specific details about the classified briefings he has received, he did reveal that the incident was far worse than reported. "I've had a lot of classified briefings on it, and it's deeply troubling," Katko told Syracuse.com. "I was left with a profound sense that it was much worse than people realized." He went on to stress the importance of taking a full objective look at the situation, how the series of events unfolded, and who else should be held accountable. Republican says 'classified briefings' revealed that the Capitol riot was 'much worse than people realized' - Alternet.org

Trudeau is under the impression that if he tosses token spending at Alberta, they will stop whining and snarling at him and maybe even vote Liberal. Fat chance.

It was "alternate chicken".

Sure, sure. As soon as I can stand up and find my walker, I'm going to come over there and........what were we talking about? Mother?

They are mostly theoretical.

Just another manifestation of Trump's fantasy world. When all the dust settles, he will not have two nickels to rub together. Or the time to rub them.

This is a clear signal to the saner elements of the GOP that Trump is officially a pariah. Never mind that McConnell was his chief enabler for four years.

Republican Party official suggests he discussed the possibility of secession Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne is starting to draw attention for recent comments suggesting an interest in secession. The Casper Star Tribune' recent report flagged the remarks, which Eathorne made in a conversation with Steve Bannon on his podcast. They were discussing the future of the Republican Party. "We are straight-talking, focused on the global scene, but we're also focused at home," Eathorne said. "Many of these Western states have the ability to be self-reliant, and we're keeping eyes on Texas too, and their consideration of possible secession. They have a different state constitution than we do as far as wording, but it's something we're all paying attention to." Bannon said he was against secession but would like to discuss it later. The Tribune followed up with Eathorne, and he seemed to downplay the idea, though he admitted to discussing it: "Only a brief conversation with the Texas GOP in earlier work with them." He added: "Won't come up again unless the grass roots brings it up." Texas GOP Chair Allen West made similar remarks in December after the Supreme Court dismissed one of the ridiculous lawsuits attempting to overturn the result of the 2020 election on Trump's behalf. "This decision will have far reaching ramifications for the future of our constitutional republic," West said. "Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution." Republican Party official suggests he discussed the possibility of secession - Alternet.org

Over the past four years and in the last four months in particular, the GOP jackholes have been installing "their people" in every position of authority that they could- in the judiciary, the intelligence agencies, the civil service and so forth. This is going to provide the Biden administration with a very difficult problem. In effect, the Trump people have tried to create what they railed against but was nonexistent- a "deep state" that seeks to undermine the policies of the administration. The only way this can be changed is that all of the Trump appointees need to be scrutinized and removed where necessary.

Dozen National Guardsmen Pulled From Biden Inauguration Security Detail -Getty Two National Guard soldiers assigned to Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration have been removed over “inappropriate” posts or texts about the event, officials said Tuesday. Ten additional National Guard members have also been pulled from the Capitol security detail, though for reasons unrelated to the Jan. 6 insurrection. The Associated Press reported that all 12 troops had expressed extremist views online or else been tied to far-right militias, though the story did not identify which state the Guard members were from, nor what militia groups they were allegedly involved with. At least one of the 12 individuals removed from the assignment was flagged by way of a tip line, Pentagon officials said at a Tuesday briefing. On Monday, Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said there was “no intelligence indicating an insider threat” to Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony, but added that law enforcement would be vetting National Guard personnel. A senior National Guard official suggested the vetting process amounted to the FBI canvassing social-media posts. Dozen National Guardsmen Pulled From Biden Inauguration Security Detail (thedailybeast.com)

I resemble that remark.

Given the mindset of many Americans, a record like Boebert's is a badge of honour.

Trump Wanted Putin At Canada’s 2018 G7 Meeting, Chief Organizer Says. "And when I host, I’m going to invite him," the U.S. president told world leaders at the summit in Charlevoix. Mike BlanchfieldThe Canadian Press OTTAWA — During his only supper on Canadian soil, U.S. President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and their fellow G7 leaders that their table was incomplete. Come 2020, Trump promised to fix that by inviting Russia’s Vladimir Putin to his G7 dinner. It was June 2018, four years since Russia had been expelled from what was then the G8 after the Kremlin’s invasion and annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in February 2014. The Russian occupation of Crimea remains the worst breach of Europe’s borders since the Second World War, but on the eve of the Canadian-hosted G7 in Quebec’s scenic Charlevoix region, Trump tweeted about wanting to bring Russia back into the fold. Behind closed doors, Trump pursued it with his fellow leaders, recalled Sen. Peter Boehm, who was in the room then as Trudeau’s chief G7 organizer, known as a sherpa. “Well, you know, we should have President Putin at the table. And when I host, I’m going to invite him,” Boehm, in a recent interview, recalled Trump saying. So went the discussion among the some of the world’s most powerful leaders on how to strengthen international co-operation — with the then leader of democratic free world embracing an authoritarian dictator.

Cowboys For Trump' Founder Arrested In D.C. After Vowing To Bring Guns To Inauguration A New Mexico county commissioner who heads Cowboys for Trump was arrested Sunday in Washington, D.C., by Capitol Police after vowing to bring back his guns for Inauguration Day. Couy Griffin was wanted on an arrest warrant after storming the barricades of the Capitol Jan. 6, said authorities. He drove back from his New Mexico home in time for the inauguration Wednesday, a journey he chronicled on Facebook. Griffin said in a chilling Facebook video clip on “Inside Edition” last Monday that “there’s going to be blood running” from the Capitol when rioters return. “There will never be a Biden presidency,” he vowed in an interview on the program. “We’re not going to allow it.” Griffin was charged in a criminal complaint Friday with “knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds” in the Capitol attack. Authorities did not reveal if Griffin was found with guns when he was arrested Sunday. 'Cowboys For Trump' Founder Arrested In D.C. After Vowing To Bring Guns To Inauguration | HuffPost Canada (huffingtonpost.ca)

Should probably have been titled " Witless Protection Program"

Sounds reasonable.