Thank you, Brent. Beautiful piece about true law and order. I've felt very dismayed by the hijacking of justice by the Left. It didn't surprise me that the Democrats would use any means possible to stay in power and not be sent to jail for what they've done. What has surprised me is the number of people - who are civilians, not politicians - I've known for years who are suddenly okay with this gross and dangerous misuse of the law. They don't seem to understand that lawfare could be used against them to destroy everything they are and have accomplished. How stupid can smart people be? Very stupid, I've learned since 2016.
May Day is yet another opportunity for the unhinged lefty socialists to let their freak flag fly! Such is the case today at the SB Courthouse when the “We Choose to Fight” rally takes place as proclaimed by “Newsfakers,” I mean “Newsmakers” frontman, make believe journalist and nut case, Jerry Roberts. Yes, today’s celebration will feature the usual assorted nuts, fruits, tie-dyed burn outs and election deniers banging their drums and bongos in a wack job affirmation, celebrating their hatred of the “Orange Man.”
What an absolute embarrassment to our city, but hey, where else can you go and see a massive case study in abnormal psychology?
Maybe I’ll go with my six pack of PBR, pork rinds, set up my lawn chair and take in the insanity!
Take away the conservative readers of MSM, who come only daily adrenalin hits, then how many real MSM readers/viewer who still swallow their pap whole are there?
Long ago, all public schools in America used to celebrate Mayday with the Maypole. All the children would wear flowers and wind ribbons around the Maypole and sing.
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we as Americans would/ could unite. Unfortunately many citizens and noncitizens are dead set against this. The one world government that they seek will be the one crush humanity. I truly fear for descendants and the world we will be leaving them. These fools on the left think they are saving the planet with leftist policies and demonstrations because they are so enlightened through a modern liberal academic education. All the while ignoring thousands of years of human instinct.
The good thing about our "democracy" is when one side wins elections with sufficient and legal support, it is action time to get things done. Until a new "majority" decides to go a different way. No, we can't all get along. Nor should we. But we must take advantage of mandates that are lawfully handed to us by 50% plus one votes.
And understand we must make issues veto proof and filibuster proof as well to make real progress. Slim majorities simply do not go far in our "democracy". 2026 is right around the corner, time to consolidate the 2024 mandate is right now .
Keep the hearts and minds of America focused on real issues; not this unending stream of bratty Democrat theater stunts.
What then, stupidity? Seriously, Trump has done more for the Jewish people and the State of Israel than all Presidents combined. What part of this do you not understand? Hamas and their surrogates on college campuses are ENEMIES of the United States.
Oh I see Jules, that’s why Trump is prepared to obliterate Iran over protecting our greatest ally Israel, and his own daughter converted to Judaism? Get a grip.
Lt. How can you deny that the country is ALREADY BEING DISMANTLED AS WE BREATH…..? What else is happening if NOT a dismantling in these first 100 days?
Don’t you watch the honest news, or read the truth speakers:?
I don’t understand what country you’re living in, or where you get your information.
YOU are probably supporting a convicted felon , a woman abuser, a breaker of laws ( deporting innocent people …ACCORDINGTO HIS FRIENDS AT THE SUPREME COURT ! ) and you say that I am delusional because all I do is recite the truth?
WHAT EVIL DOES THAT MAKE YOU, O-HIDING-STEVE. come out, come out, whoever you are🎶🎼
Motivation TJ? How about a searing HATRED by the left for all things: American, capitalist, Christian, White, male (straight) and virtuous for starters.
LT….since when have the Liberals hated Christians, Whites, males, Virtuous….do you mean virtuous people like freaking trump?
Boy, are you off the mark, and not in sync with what’s going on in America.
I keep asking You where you get your info, and you never answer.
If we hate what YOU erroneously stated here…WHY ARE YOU CALLED THE CONSERVATIVES? The answer is: The Republicans think only of money and greed and power; hence their name. WE LIBERALS CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS ( except maybe trump….whom nobody likes. The Republicans are hoping he’ll lower the rich peoples’ taxes, but I doubt he’s liked.)
Do you stay up nights making things up?
We are called LIBERALS because we are liberal towards humans of All colors, all nationalities, we give them your tax money….REMEMBER….because we care for people…..and that’s why the Republicans hate us….because they don’t like that we help people in need.
ISNT THAT WHAT ALL THE REPUBLICANS HERE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT? LIBERALS BEING TOO LIBERAL WITH WHAT REPUBLICANS THINK IS THEIR MONEY?
LT, you aren't moved by this?: “We are called LIBERALS because we are liberal towards humans of All colors, all nationalities, we give them your tax money….REMEMBER….because we care for people…..and that’s why the Republicans hate us….because they don’t like that we help people in need.” They help people in need with your money, LT. Say thank you to the Democrats for making you a better you.
Wow, this sounds so extreme. It's odd, most of my friends are all of the below, and probably most would consider themselves 'liberal'. I guess they all just hate themselves and don't know it.
"searing HATRED by the left for all things: American, capitalist, Christian, White, male (straight) and virtuous for starters"
Good historical perspective. Unfortunately, the news articles I have seen the last few days calling for "celebration" of May 1st this year are more like incitements to riot and violence, with bonfires using red caps as fuel.
I read the article on the month of May by Brent E. Zepke titled "May Day" and I quote from same >
"The words “May Day” are derived from the French expression venez m’aider, meaning “come help me,” which came to be internationally recognized as indicating a life-threatening emergency; particularly when used as a radio message from mariners and aviators and, in some countries, police forces and fire fighters."
I have a new title to every reader of the Santa Barbara Current and to all in Santa Barbara.
"Life Threatening Emergency Exists In Santa Barbara and in the State of California"
From my 11 Family members who all served during WWII I learned that when you
"See Something You Say Something" and that your silence of major crimes in your community is in itself a crime. Therefore, as a Whistle-Blower I have provided the alleged crimes of Public Corruption that have been committed against a large number of citizens, including my military family, in the Santa Barbara Community to Federal Law Enforcement (FBI) including the DOJ.
May is also known as Memorial Day and by far is the most important day in May of the year>
"Observed the last Monday in May, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while in service to the United States during peace and war. Memorial Day is not a celebration but a solemn day to reflect on veterans and military personnel who are deceased."
Howard Walther, Member of a Military Family and in memory of my Mother Dorothy Bogert Walther and her father Colonel Howard Z. Bogert weblink below>
Celebrating the element of flame on Beltane, ancient holiday at the cross-quarter mark, half way between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. In the 10th century Cormac the King of Munster described how cattle were driven between two bonfires on Beltane as a magical means of protecting them from disease before they were led into summer pastures—a custom still observed in Ireland in the 19th century. In our plague times, I say light those fires today!
I have to be honest, but I am quite behind in my being up to date on the meanderings of the SB Current. I do have a life. In case any of you missed it I have the list that Stephen Miller, WH advisor put out as to what trump has accomplished in his first 100 days. Here’s the list:
Resumed building the border wall.
Establish strategic bitcoin reserves.
Established doge.
Established White House faith office.
Declassified JFK files. (Nothing the public hasn’t already seen)
Ended federal support for paper straws.
Ended production of the penny.
Don’t forget the change of the name of The Gulf of Mexico, which will be temporary. He’s been winning golf tournaments, on his courses. So which one is a these accomplishments have really enriched and improved the lives of the citizens of United States of America?
If you really want a list of trumps accomplishments his first 100 days you need to read Senator Elizabeth Warren’s list. Senator Warren pointed to all the ways President trump, his family and associates, like Elon Musk, have used the presidency to enrich themselves, give favors to donors, and made it more difficult to hold him accountable for corruption.
I think most of you will be interested, let’s just start with the first six.
He turned the White House into a Tesla dealership.
He fired independent commissioners at the FTC.
Punished former officials who opposed his 2020 election lies.
Paid for the white house Easter egg roll by soliciting, corporate sponsors who have business pending with the government.
Helped trump’s son set up a club ~ pay $500,000 for access to trumps cabinet.
Declared that there would be NO tariff exceptions. Then permitted Apple’s CEO “behind the scenes” access - and poof, iPhone tariffs were cut.
It’s a very interesting list, you should look it up for yourselves.
Hey Gonzales, you conveniently left out the deportation of thousands of illegals, many of which are known criminals, including, but not limited to, that wife beating scumbag, Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, which you folks on the left appear to be in love with. Ya, that’s right, virtue signaling Democrat members of Congress, flying down to El Salvador, staying in posh hotels on the taxpayers expense in order to kiss this losers ass. What a disgrace and you wonder why y’all’s approval ratings are in the toilet?
Hey LT, why don’t you post trumps criminal records, there seems to be a lot of people in love with him. So much so that they voted a convicted felon for president, who is abusing our constitution, democracy and human rights.
Garcia is such a nice man that Julia has invested her own money in his defense, haven't you, Julia? I'm also moved to tears by how Julia has opened her own home to “alleged” illegal criminals because they are such nice people who are being victimized by Trump. Julia sleeps on the floor so these nice men can have a well deserved sleep in her bed after being deprived of sleep by Trump.
Polly, you’re giving JL a run for her money for that Cruella De Vil crown. It would fit either one of you perfectly. You are both so charming like Ka in “The Jungle Book”.
Hey Polly, which one of these commentators is a lawyer? I know there’s at least one as I’ve seen Esquire after his name? I’d like to have him clarify, if your comment is defamation or slander, or both?
That was not an accomplishment. It was an atrocity the way it was carried out. And the list was from Steven Miller. He didn’t even see fit to put it down and he’s a White House advisor
Wrong Jules, the real tragedy is how Garcia BEAT his wife, not once but at least twice and then dealt human beings into sex slavery. Get a clue and stop insulting our intelligence.
You need to read my comments carefully. I have never defended abusers of any kind. What I would like to see, is trumps arrest report, why don’t you post that? I’m sure that would interest a lot of people. Along with his conviction report.
Even if it is true, the saying is, “he that is without sin, throw the first stone”, and then there’s “Judge, not lest ye be judged”, And don’t forget he was under a protective order, he was not to be deported. He had no due process. Actually none of the deportees were given due process. Due process is the right of every “person”in the United States whether they’re a citizen or not, legal or not.
That’s for sure. All they ever do is parrot what trump says, defend what trump says, excuse what trump does and obey trump without question. As I’ve repeatedly said, these people are loyalist, not to our country, but to trump.
Mr. Zepke: the last paragraph of your article is very sane and encouraging: suggesting that we all share the themes of equality and Justice.
I ask you: do you think this present President is doing that ? Is putting unprocessed Americans in jail, for just one example, evidence of “Justice “ EVEN after a U.S. Judge has ordered returns of these kidnapped people? And trump refuses….?
I wish you had addressed or given us some evidence that this person in office…..whose main task as a President is to protect Americans…..has in his first 100 days in office protected those same Americans through equality and Justice. I ask because the theme of the writers here is very different from your request or reality.
There is hundreds of evidence of the chaos trump has wrought including the fear he continues to predict will be instilled by his Retributions and curtailing or eliminating the very sources of revenue for many American: social security, Medicare, and others.
Most writings here are either strongly-Pro or strongly-Anti trump: both groups can’t be right.
I keep pointing out how unfit he is for this prized office, citing evidence from other lauded or respective sites or authors or Educators. The Republicans here cite no sources usually to back up their claims of trump’s actions which simply are anti U.S. laws.
Where is the evidence trump is following the laws of this country and did you not feel an obligation to mention this lapse in his first 100 Totally Chaotic Days in office?
I wish you would address his promises of Retributions, his desire to be a dictator, his firings of so many men and women who worked for the important organizations which have kept America safe and functioning well for the majority of our Democracy, or his kidnapping Americans and shipping them to foreign countries…just for starters.
How does trump’s actions fit into your idea of our Democracy’s laws and Justice?
Nancy- What’s an “unprocessed American”? Anyone without a right, who lacks authorization to be in our country, needs to be detained, which could be in a jail cell. There is no existing evidence from available sources that President Trump has jailed and detained American citizens during his first 100 days of his second term. Of course, there’s always situational potential for any American citizen to be arrested, however promoting fear is simply wrong!
There are reports of increased ‘risks of U.S. citizens being arrested from policies in the context of immigration enforcement’.
We voters in the majority asked for and support increased interior enforcement. There have been reports of anticipated and unpreventable “collateral arrests” of citizen bystanders and citizen family members who were caught up in mass arrests and then released, not detained.
Any non-citizen parent of a minor U.S. Citizen child has the option of taking their child with them, or leaving child here with an adult citizen of their authorized choice. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that deported parents have chosen to take their children with them, denying that ICE directly deported any U.S. citizen minor children.
Resident guests in our country do not have the same Constitutional rights as U.S. Citizens, nor should they.
WHY the non-stop complaining and protesting when you or others present no alternative plan? Yesterday was cause to celebrate! After reading Attorney Zepke’s article we know today is “Law Day”. We must continue to hope that our judiciary will stay within its Constitutional parameters, rather than weaponize the legal system against citizens.
LOL Julia - no, this is term of art found in prior legal proceedings to describe those who enter this country illegally. It attaches to no other criteria.
Why did you suddenly claim this term was "racist". By what interpretation that you personally attached to it? Tell us more. The alleged racist just in fact might be you. But you can decide this for yourself.
Tell it to SCOTUS, Julia. Telling it like it is. Here are the top 10 emigration countries. They look more like the United Nations, so please explain why coming to the US **illegally** from any of these top export countries is racist? What in fact do you mean when you throw that term around.
Thank you, Brent. Beautiful piece about true law and order. I've felt very dismayed by the hijacking of justice by the Left. It didn't surprise me that the Democrats would use any means possible to stay in power and not be sent to jail for what they've done. What has surprised me is the number of people - who are civilians, not politicians - I've known for years who are suddenly okay with this gross and dangerous misuse of the law. They don't seem to understand that lawfare could be used against them to destroy everything they are and have accomplished. How stupid can smart people be? Very stupid, I've learned since 2016.
Ms.Frost: So share with us, WHAT did the “ Democrats …use (any ) means possible to stay in power and not be sent to jail”?
ENLIGHTEN US, with specifics.
Thanks.
Great companion reading to Brent's piece today.
https://www.city-journal.org/article/donald-trump-allure-election-assassination-attempt
Polly says, "How stupid can smart people be? Very stupid." Now ain't that the tooth!
As DC Draino said on X
“We are seeing record youth support for President Trump and unusually lower senior citizen support for a Republican president
It's a very simple explanation
Older people watch cable news where the TDS spin and 95% negative coverage is omnipresent
Younger people get their news from social media where independent voices have free speech”
Polly, what editorial board is riding shotgun on what folks read on social media? You can pretty much select what you want to hear by who you follow.
That's what DC Draino is saying.
May Day is yet another opportunity for the unhinged lefty socialists to let their freak flag fly! Such is the case today at the SB Courthouse when the “We Choose to Fight” rally takes place as proclaimed by “Newsfakers,” I mean “Newsmakers” frontman, make believe journalist and nut case, Jerry Roberts. Yes, today’s celebration will feature the usual assorted nuts, fruits, tie-dyed burn outs and election deniers banging their drums and bongos in a wack job affirmation, celebrating their hatred of the “Orange Man.”
What an absolute embarrassment to our city, but hey, where else can you go and see a massive case study in abnormal psychology?
Maybe I’ll go with my six pack of PBR, pork rinds, set up my lawn chair and take in the insanity!
DC Draino on X
“ Bad news for Democrats is that internet news is exploding in growth while legacy media is imploding
This is why they're starting to push for street violence, which is not a sign of strength”
That’s why law abiding citizens need to exercise their second amendment rights, complete with full metal jacket…FAFO!
Take away the conservative readers of MSM, who come only daily adrenalin hits, then how many real MSM readers/viewer who still swallow their pap whole are there?
They still make PBR? I'll be darned.
Much of it Union made.
That is absolutely well said!!
Long ago, all public schools in America used to celebrate Mayday with the Maypole. All the children would wear flowers and wind ribbons around the Maypole and sing.
What a nice idea
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we as Americans would/ could unite. Unfortunately many citizens and noncitizens are dead set against this. The one world government that they seek will be the one crush humanity. I truly fear for descendants and the world we will be leaving them. These fools on the left think they are saving the planet with leftist policies and demonstrations because they are so enlightened through a modern liberal academic education. All the while ignoring thousands of years of human instinct.
The good thing about our "democracy" is when one side wins elections with sufficient and legal support, it is action time to get things done. Until a new "majority" decides to go a different way. No, we can't all get along. Nor should we. But we must take advantage of mandates that are lawfully handed to us by 50% plus one votes.
And understand we must make issues veto proof and filibuster proof as well to make real progress. Slim majorities simply do not go far in our "democracy". 2026 is right around the corner, time to consolidate the 2024 mandate is right now .
Keep the hearts and minds of America focused on real issues; not this unending stream of bratty Democrat theater stunts.
Stockholm syndrome Riskin?
What then, stupidity? Seriously, Trump has done more for the Jewish people and the State of Israel than all Presidents combined. What part of this do you not understand? Hamas and their surrogates on college campuses are ENEMIES of the United States.
Oh I see Jules, that’s why Trump is prepared to obliterate Iran over protecting our greatest ally Israel, and his own daughter converted to Judaism? Get a grip.
Yes, and sadly the left has a vested interest in seeing the failure and dismantlement of our country as they race to the bottom!
Lt. How can you deny that the country is ALREADY BEING DISMANTLED AS WE BREATH…..? What else is happening if NOT a dismantling in these first 100 days?
Don’t you watch the honest news, or read the truth speakers:?
I don’t understand what country you’re living in, or where you get your information.
Miss Freeman
I’m sorry to have to say this but you are truly delusional.
Living proof that liberalism is a mental disorder.
Cheers
Steve… Whoever you are, and why are you hiding?
YOU are probably supporting a convicted felon , a woman abuser, a breaker of laws ( deporting innocent people …ACCORDINGTO HIS FRIENDS AT THE SUPREME COURT ! ) and you say that I am delusional because all I do is recite the truth?
WHAT EVIL DOES THAT MAKE YOU, O-HIDING-STEVE. come out, come out, whoever you are🎶🎼
LT, what would be the motivation for that?
Motivation TJ? How about a searing HATRED by the left for all things: American, capitalist, Christian, White, male (straight) and virtuous for starters.
LT….since when have the Liberals hated Christians, Whites, males, Virtuous….do you mean virtuous people like freaking trump?
Boy, are you off the mark, and not in sync with what’s going on in America.
I keep asking You where you get your info, and you never answer.
If we hate what YOU erroneously stated here…WHY ARE YOU CALLED THE CONSERVATIVES? The answer is: The Republicans think only of money and greed and power; hence their name. WE LIBERALS CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS ( except maybe trump….whom nobody likes. The Republicans are hoping he’ll lower the rich peoples’ taxes, but I doubt he’s liked.)
Do you stay up nights making things up?
We are called LIBERALS because we are liberal towards humans of All colors, all nationalities, we give them your tax money….REMEMBER….because we care for people…..and that’s why the Republicans hate us….because they don’t like that we help people in need.
ISNT THAT WHAT ALL THE REPUBLICANS HERE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT? LIBERALS BEING TOO LIBERAL WITH WHAT REPUBLICANS THINK IS THEIR MONEY?
Hey, Neurotic Nancy (that’s your new handle), you left one thing off your list that liberals are into….BUTTHOLES, both figuratively and literally!
LT, I'm guessing you took a 15 pack of PBRs to the courthouse today. Take a nap.
LT, you aren't moved by this?: “We are called LIBERALS because we are liberal towards humans of All colors, all nationalities, we give them your tax money….REMEMBER….because we care for people…..and that’s why the Republicans hate us….because they don’t like that we help people in need.” They help people in need with your money, LT. Say thank you to the Democrats for making you a better you.
Wow, this sounds so extreme. It's odd, most of my friends are all of the below, and probably most would consider themselves 'liberal'. I guess they all just hate themselves and don't know it.
"searing HATRED by the left for all things: American, capitalist, Christian, White, male (straight) and virtuous for starters"
Good historical perspective. Unfortunately, the news articles I have seen the last few days calling for "celebration" of May 1st this year are more like incitements to riot and violence, with bonfires using red caps as fuel.
I read the article on the month of May by Brent E. Zepke titled "May Day" and I quote from same >
"The words “May Day” are derived from the French expression venez m’aider, meaning “come help me,” which came to be internationally recognized as indicating a life-threatening emergency; particularly when used as a radio message from mariners and aviators and, in some countries, police forces and fire fighters."
I have a new title to every reader of the Santa Barbara Current and to all in Santa Barbara.
"Life Threatening Emergency Exists In Santa Barbara and in the State of California"
From my 11 Family members who all served during WWII I learned that when you
"See Something You Say Something" and that your silence of major crimes in your community is in itself a crime. Therefore, as a Whistle-Blower I have provided the alleged crimes of Public Corruption that have been committed against a large number of citizens, including my military family, in the Santa Barbara Community to Federal Law Enforcement (FBI) including the DOJ.
May is also known as Memorial Day and by far is the most important day in May of the year>
https://www.military.com/memorial-day/everything-you-need-know-about-memorial-day.html
"Observed the last Monday in May, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while in service to the United States during peace and war. Memorial Day is not a celebration but a solemn day to reflect on veterans and military personnel who are deceased."
Howard Walther, Member of a Military Family and in memory of my Mother Dorothy Bogert Walther and her father Colonel Howard Z. Bogert weblink below>
https://www.airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/col-howard-z-bogert-usaf
Interesting how opportunists will take an item that is supposed to stand for a cultural affirmation and then turn it into something very different.
The vibration item is very interesting. Thanks for sharing
What a wonderful piece in our SB Current. Thanks
Celebrating the element of flame on Beltane, ancient holiday at the cross-quarter mark, half way between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. In the 10th century Cormac the King of Munster described how cattle were driven between two bonfires on Beltane as a magical means of protecting them from disease before they were led into summer pastures—a custom still observed in Ireland in the 19th century. In our plague times, I say light those fires today!
I have to be honest, but I am quite behind in my being up to date on the meanderings of the SB Current. I do have a life. In case any of you missed it I have the list that Stephen Miller, WH advisor put out as to what trump has accomplished in his first 100 days. Here’s the list:
Resumed building the border wall.
Establish strategic bitcoin reserves.
Established doge.
Established White House faith office.
Declassified JFK files. (Nothing the public hasn’t already seen)
Ended federal support for paper straws.
Ended production of the penny.
Don’t forget the change of the name of The Gulf of Mexico, which will be temporary. He’s been winning golf tournaments, on his courses. So which one is a these accomplishments have really enriched and improved the lives of the citizens of United States of America?
If you really want a list of trumps accomplishments his first 100 days you need to read Senator Elizabeth Warren’s list. Senator Warren pointed to all the ways President trump, his family and associates, like Elon Musk, have used the presidency to enrich themselves, give favors to donors, and made it more difficult to hold him accountable for corruption.
I think most of you will be interested, let’s just start with the first six.
He turned the White House into a Tesla dealership.
He fired independent commissioners at the FTC.
Punished former officials who opposed his 2020 election lies.
Paid for the white house Easter egg roll by soliciting, corporate sponsors who have business pending with the government.
Helped trump’s son set up a club ~ pay $500,000 for access to trumps cabinet.
Declared that there would be NO tariff exceptions. Then permitted Apple’s CEO “behind the scenes” access - and poof, iPhone tariffs were cut.
It’s a very interesting list, you should look it up for yourselves.
Did you get married and change you name while you were gone, Julia?
I’ll never tell.
Hey Gonzales, you conveniently left out the deportation of thousands of illegals, many of which are known criminals, including, but not limited to, that wife beating scumbag, Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, which you folks on the left appear to be in love with. Ya, that’s right, virtue signaling Democrat members of Congress, flying down to El Salvador, staying in posh hotels on the taxpayers expense in order to kiss this losers ass. What a disgrace and you wonder why y’all’s approval ratings are in the toilet?
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/100-days-record-breaking-immigration-enforcement-us-interior
Hey LT, why don’t you post trumps criminal records, there seems to be a lot of people in love with him. So much so that they voted a convicted felon for president, who is abusing our constitution, democracy and human rights.
Garcia is such a nice man that Julia has invested her own money in his defense, haven't you, Julia? I'm also moved to tears by how Julia has opened her own home to “alleged” illegal criminals because they are such nice people who are being victimized by Trump. Julia sleeps on the floor so these nice men can have a well deserved sleep in her bed after being deprived of sleep by Trump.
Polly, you’re giving JL a run for her money for that Cruella De Vil crown. It would fit either one of you perfectly. You are both so charming like Ka in “The Jungle Book”.
Hey Polly, which one of these commentators is a lawyer? I know there’s at least one as I’ve seen Esquire after his name? I’d like to have him clarify, if your comment is defamation or slander, or both?
That was not an accomplishment. It was an atrocity the way it was carried out. And the list was from Steven Miller. He didn’t even see fit to put it down and he’s a White House advisor
Wrong Jules, the real tragedy is how Garcia BEAT his wife, not once but at least twice and then dealt human beings into sex slavery. Get a clue and stop insulting our intelligence.
Well, I would, if you would show some. Also, see my comment to Julia Riskin regarding Garcia.
https://www.justice.gov/ag/media/1396906/dl?inline
Clearly you don’t have the capacity to understand this. Why do you defend men who beat women?
You need to read my comments carefully. I have never defended abusers of any kind. What I would like to see, is trumps arrest report, why don’t you post that? I’m sure that would interest a lot of people. Along with his conviction report.
Even if it is true, the saying is, “he that is without sin, throw the first stone”, and then there’s “Judge, not lest ye be judged”, And don’t forget he was under a protective order, he was not to be deported. He had no due process. Actually none of the deportees were given due process. Due process is the right of every “person”in the United States whether they’re a citizen or not, legal or not.
Really?
https://www.justice.gov/ag/media/1396906/dl?inline
The Kool-Aid sounds loud in you, Julia.
That’s for sure. All they ever do is parrot what trump says, defend what trump says, excuse what trump does and obey trump without question. As I’ve repeatedly said, these people are loyalist, not to our country, but to trump.
Mr. Zepke: the last paragraph of your article is very sane and encouraging: suggesting that we all share the themes of equality and Justice.
I ask you: do you think this present President is doing that ? Is putting unprocessed Americans in jail, for just one example, evidence of “Justice “ EVEN after a U.S. Judge has ordered returns of these kidnapped people? And trump refuses….?
I wish you had addressed or given us some evidence that this person in office…..whose main task as a President is to protect Americans…..has in his first 100 days in office protected those same Americans through equality and Justice. I ask because the theme of the writers here is very different from your request or reality.
There is hundreds of evidence of the chaos trump has wrought including the fear he continues to predict will be instilled by his Retributions and curtailing or eliminating the very sources of revenue for many American: social security, Medicare, and others.
Most writings here are either strongly-Pro or strongly-Anti trump: both groups can’t be right.
I keep pointing out how unfit he is for this prized office, citing evidence from other lauded or respective sites or authors or Educators. The Republicans here cite no sources usually to back up their claims of trump’s actions which simply are anti U.S. laws.
Where is the evidence trump is following the laws of this country and did you not feel an obligation to mention this lapse in his first 100 Totally Chaotic Days in office?
I wish you would address his promises of Retributions, his desire to be a dictator, his firings of so many men and women who worked for the important organizations which have kept America safe and functioning well for the majority of our Democracy, or his kidnapping Americans and shipping them to foreign countries…just for starters.
How does trump’s actions fit into your idea of our Democracy’s laws and Justice?
I look forward to your reply.
Nancy- What’s an “unprocessed American”? Anyone without a right, who lacks authorization to be in our country, needs to be detained, which could be in a jail cell. There is no existing evidence from available sources that President Trump has jailed and detained American citizens during his first 100 days of his second term. Of course, there’s always situational potential for any American citizen to be arrested, however promoting fear is simply wrong!
There are reports of increased ‘risks of U.S. citizens being arrested from policies in the context of immigration enforcement’.
We voters in the majority asked for and support increased interior enforcement. There have been reports of anticipated and unpreventable “collateral arrests” of citizen bystanders and citizen family members who were caught up in mass arrests and then released, not detained.
Any non-citizen parent of a minor U.S. Citizen child has the option of taking their child with them, or leaving child here with an adult citizen of their authorized choice. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that deported parents have chosen to take their children with them, denying that ICE directly deported any U.S. citizen minor children.
Resident guests in our country do not have the same Constitutional rights as U.S. Citizens, nor should they.
WHY the non-stop complaining and protesting when you or others present no alternative plan? Yesterday was cause to celebrate! After reading Attorney Zepke’s article we know today is “Law Day”. We must continue to hope that our judiciary will stay within its Constitutional parameters, rather than weaponize the legal system against citizens.
Montecito93108, it is more constructive to pick up litter off public ground than try to talk to someone with TDS, whose head is packed with trash.
Hostile invaders ....its the proper term of art. Prior cases deal with "hostile invaders".
LOL Julia - no, this is term of art found in prior legal proceedings to describe those who enter this country illegally. It attaches to no other criteria.
Why did you suddenly claim this term was "racist". By what interpretation that you personally attached to it? Tell us more. The alleged racist just in fact might be you. But you can decide this for yourself.
Tell it to SCOTUS, Julia. Telling it like it is. Here are the top 10 emigration countries. They look more like the United Nations, so please explain why coming to the US **illegally** from any of these top export countries is racist? What in fact do you mean when you throw that term around.
1. India
2. Mexico
3. Russian Federation
4. China
5. Bangladesh
6. Syrian Arab Republic
7. Pakistan
8. Ukraine
9. Philipines
10. United Kingdom
A list of ists:
Riskinist - someone who demeans others simply because they disgree with her
Gonzalesist - someone who demeans others simply because they are more intelligent and rational than she is
Thanks for proving my point!