The Republicans have to work with the Culture Warriors they have, not the Culture Warriors want. Though I’m trying to think of someone on their Right side that will suffice.
Who’s got $5 on a 6-3 Supreme Court decision denying FPF standing on the basis that opposing the government is un-American, and un-Americans aren’t protected by the Constitution?
Joseph Ladapo, head of the Florida Dept. of Health and one of the people being sued, is the guy who, earlier this year, wanted to ban mRNA COVID vaccines because, according to him, they might contaminate patients’ DNA.
That contingent do have a tendency to say they think they can resolve issues they have with politicians via “Second Amendment remedies.” Cruz and the rest of his ilk chose to ride the tiger and now they’re too chickenshit to get off; even if the tiger is probably more paper than flesh and bone.
Which reminds me how I’m always a wee bit confused by the instant usage of referendum. In California, a referendum is a vote by the people on an issue placed before them by the legislature. When it’s a proposition placed on the ballot by petition, that’s called an initiative. I believe several states provide for referenda but not initiatives.
They are busily developing an imaginary First Amendment to go with their imaginary Second Amendment. They learn real slow. Something to do with their ability to ignore the reality of consequences, I think.
Generally, the burden of proof [when there is an explicit one] is satisfied by having reported the rape to police. By me, even that burden is too much, especially given that many rapes go unreported from fear, the unlikelihood of successful prosecution, and the like. But I don’t know of any state allowing such an exception, but demanding a formal proceeding and judgment on the matter. I could be wrong, of course.
Maybe he was afraid there might be real-time fact checking.
It appears that Skanky’s posterior sphincter sh*thole had several Mt. Krakatoa level eruptions and lava flows during his speech at the Detroit Economic Forum. He made sound effects with the other sound-generating sphincter to try and distract his audience and left a big mess on the floor. The biohazard crew had to be called in.
I hope that the Secret Service Team is getting regular nasal and organoleptic exams and is tested for infectious diseases like cholera, typhoid, E coli, clostridium etc that are spread via feces. His diaper care providers should wear masks and use lots of bleach and UV probes. Children and those with weakened immune systems should be kept a safe distance.
Let us not forget there was a well near a cesspit in Broad Street in London that was responsible for countless infections and caused a public health crisis. Check this video out.