In the land of the free, it seems easy to get locked up. The United States has the highest number of prisoners, both in absolute and relative terms. They've cornered the market with 629 people per 100,000 behind bars. The runners-up, Rwanda, Turkmenistan, El Salvador, and Cuba, are certainly in an exclusive group.
This was a rather direct hit on the USA DOJ. You identified many problems, ie our massive number of detainees when compared to the more civilized and likely consistent Netherlands. We have many incarcerated individuals whose paths to lock up make no sense when drug policies in different states are so variable; the inconsistent legalization of marijuana has changed the landscape such that there are many individuals whose status need reassessment given changing laws and attitudes. So many in fact that justice in seeking the release of very minor offenders lags far behind the need to do so while prisoners wait out their lives behind bars. While no one can object to the indictment of Donald Trump on at least something, this case will linger in process for many months and is the least offensive of the crimes awaiting indictment. I’d be so much happier to see the “larger” crimes of election interference in GA and even more so INSURRECTION which is treason and would get him out of the running for reelection for president in 2024 which is my own preference. And there are those pesky classified documents from Mar-a-lago! Special prosecutor Jack Smith is working quietly and as quickly as he can to assure conviction on the more significant charges. I can only hope he gets to goal in time to defeat soundly Trump’s campaign for reelection as a potential win given our absurd “gerrymandered” electoral maps would end our fragile Democracy. The comparatively mild outpouring of sentiment of protestors on either side may reflect the diminishing importance of Trump the man but not necessarily the cult of MAGA Trumpism that has infected our nation. Of course the MSM I witnessed did not report on the very significant anti-gun rally in Nashville or the equally important election in Wisconsin that could turn the tide in the 2024 electoral map. The good news was the push back to Washington of MTG to do whatever work she was elected for, the MAGA compatriot of Speaker McCarthy, two that must be defeated quickly again in 2024. But it’s only Tuesday; the news cycles bring more chaos every day along with misinformation and absence of significant happenings in the USA and over the Globe. How are the citizens with less time or energy to read through the layers of “truth” supposed to be prepared to make important voting decisions as the days wear on our mangled psyches? My champagne will remain on ice as the significance of today’s events remains to be seen. Thank you for your reporting outside the box of our uniquely American political upheaval. ❤️🇺🇸🌎🕊️
"Trouble (oh we got trouble) right here in River City (right here in River City) with a capital "T" and that rhymes with "P" and that stands for pool." The Music Man
Wow. What a side show complete with barkers, clowns and elephants. I couldn't help but think: not my monkey, not my circus. In reality, Donald Trump has become everyone's problem. And he brings his MAGA One Hit Wonders with him: MTG, Kari Fake, Pillow Man, et al.
How sad this is what it has all come down to. According to court transcripts "Defendant Mr. Trump" spoke 6 times answering standard questions and pleading "not guilty" to all 34 felony counts -- not even bothering to say "yes, sir" or "no, Your Honor." He looked small. He looked weak.
The Rule of Law is funny that way -- it is a great equalizer to any and all that think they are above it.
I was glad to see it alive and well in that courtroom with many doors -- loved the snippet from CNN.
An inciteful article, Alex. Thanks. You really cannot make this stuff up.
The ignorance and lack of education and couth of the green 🐷 is shown each time she opens her vile mouth. Clearly she forgets and/or unaware that Mandela and Jesus were great men of color, honesty, compassion and love. The complete opposite of the defendant.
Thank you, Alex, you lived up to very expectation!
You know I loved it. Today was a very good day in America.
*every 😊
This was a rather direct hit on the USA DOJ. You identified many problems, ie our massive number of detainees when compared to the more civilized and likely consistent Netherlands. We have many incarcerated individuals whose paths to lock up make no sense when drug policies in different states are so variable; the inconsistent legalization of marijuana has changed the landscape such that there are many individuals whose status need reassessment given changing laws and attitudes. So many in fact that justice in seeking the release of very minor offenders lags far behind the need to do so while prisoners wait out their lives behind bars. While no one can object to the indictment of Donald Trump on at least something, this case will linger in process for many months and is the least offensive of the crimes awaiting indictment. I’d be so much happier to see the “larger” crimes of election interference in GA and even more so INSURRECTION which is treason and would get him out of the running for reelection for president in 2024 which is my own preference. And there are those pesky classified documents from Mar-a-lago! Special prosecutor Jack Smith is working quietly and as quickly as he can to assure conviction on the more significant charges. I can only hope he gets to goal in time to defeat soundly Trump’s campaign for reelection as a potential win given our absurd “gerrymandered” electoral maps would end our fragile Democracy. The comparatively mild outpouring of sentiment of protestors on either side may reflect the diminishing importance of Trump the man but not necessarily the cult of MAGA Trumpism that has infected our nation. Of course the MSM I witnessed did not report on the very significant anti-gun rally in Nashville or the equally important election in Wisconsin that could turn the tide in the 2024 electoral map. The good news was the push back to Washington of MTG to do whatever work she was elected for, the MAGA compatriot of Speaker McCarthy, two that must be defeated quickly again in 2024. But it’s only Tuesday; the news cycles bring more chaos every day along with misinformation and absence of significant happenings in the USA and over the Globe. How are the citizens with less time or energy to read through the layers of “truth” supposed to be prepared to make important voting decisions as the days wear on our mangled psyches? My champagne will remain on ice as the significance of today’s events remains to be seen. Thank you for your reporting outside the box of our uniquely American political upheaval. ❤️🇺🇸🌎🕊️
It was a good day for democracy, but it is still embarrassing that the “maga-t” extremists are given any air time!
"Trouble (oh we got trouble) right here in River City (right here in River City) with a capital "T" and that rhymes with "P" and that stands for pool." The Music Man
Wow. What a side show complete with barkers, clowns and elephants. I couldn't help but think: not my monkey, not my circus. In reality, Donald Trump has become everyone's problem. And he brings his MAGA One Hit Wonders with him: MTG, Kari Fake, Pillow Man, et al.
How sad this is what it has all come down to. According to court transcripts "Defendant Mr. Trump" spoke 6 times answering standard questions and pleading "not guilty" to all 34 felony counts -- not even bothering to say "yes, sir" or "no, Your Honor." He looked small. He looked weak.
The Rule of Law is funny that way -- it is a great equalizer to any and all that think they are above it.
I was glad to see it alive and well in that courtroom with many doors -- loved the snippet from CNN.
An inciteful article, Alex. Thanks. You really cannot make this stuff up.
The ignorance and lack of education and couth of the green 🐷 is shown each time she opens her vile mouth. Clearly she forgets and/or unaware that Mandela and Jesus were great men of color, honesty, compassion and love. The complete opposite of the defendant.