BREAKING DOWN THE MUELLER REPORT...ONE STEP AT A TIME. PT 1.

 THE FOLLOWING IS MY PERSONAL REVIEW OF THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THE MUELLER REPORT. GIVEN ITS EXTENSIVE LENGTH, I WILL ATTEMPT TO BREAK IT DOWN SECTION BY SECTION. (IT'S OVER 400 PAGES.) THE ANALYSIS WILL ATTEMPT TO STICK TO THE MOST PERTINENT POINTS, ADDRESSING WHAT I FEEL TO BE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN TERMS OF A LASTING IMPACT ON OUR LEGAL SYSTEM, AND THE DANGEROUS PRECEDENTS BEING SET BY IGNORING OR DENYING CONCLUSIONS THAT CAN BE REASONABLY DEDUCED OR INFERRED FROM THE DATA.

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INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME 1.

In a very telling and dramatic way, this section begins with the following Statement:

"The Russian government interfered in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and systematic fashion..."

This is an unqualified conclusion that tells us that the RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT had an active role in attempting to influence and determine the outcome of the 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. It does not say "...could have interferred..." or "...may have interferred...", it's a direct accusation that the MUELLER REPORT MAKES, arrived at by the evidence that was uncovered.

Further on, the following is stated in the report.

"As set forth in detail in this report, the Special Counsel's investigation established that Russia interfere~ in the 2016 presidential election principally through two operations. First, a Russian entity carried out a social media campaign that favored presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and disparaged presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Second, a Russian intelligence service conducted computer-intrusion operations against entities, employees, and volunteers working on the Clinton Campaign and then released stolen documents." 

Part of what was uncovered, and prompted the FBI to begin an investigation into possible TRUMP CAMPAIGN coordination with the RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT in its activities, is the following taken from the REPORT:

"...a foreign government contacted the FBI about a May 2016 encounter with Trump Campaign foreign policy advisor George Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos had suggested to a representative of that foreign government that the Trump Campaign had received indications from the Russian government that it could assist the Campaign through the anonymous release of information damaging to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton."

What is interesting about this revelation, because it was a major reason that the FBI began its initial 
investigation into possible ties between the RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT and the TRUMP CAMPAIGN, was the fact that it became known to the FBI from an outside source, and not from any member of the TRUMP CAMPAIGN. 

TO BE CONTINUED...

BLAST FROM THE PAST: THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. A "GOOD" FOR ALL OF US.

 

Creating a National Health Care Plan that Benefits all Americans, by Making Medical Insurance Affordable and Accessible, is a MORAL DECISION THAT HAS BEEN MADE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IT IS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO:

MAKE HEALTH INSURANCE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL AMERICANS. THIS IS DONE BY PROVIDING SUBSIDIES THAT ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING DECENT/MINIMAL COVERAGE.

IT IS THE JUDGMENT THAT GOVERNMENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CITIZENS OF THE U.S., TO AID THEM IN GETTING BASIC MEDICAL COVERAGE.  To Some it will be an Immediate Benefit, to Others a Safety Net Against Loss of Employment and a Reduction in Financial Status.  Many Americans may Never Need to Use it, but it REMAINS A SAFEGUARD TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL- BEING OF ALL.

BASICALLY IT IS A MORAL "GOOD" THAT TRANSCENDS THE ECONOMIC POSITIVES OR NEGATIVES THAT MAY ISSUE FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS PLAN.  ALLOWING THIS LAW TO BECOME  AN ISSUE THAT WOULD BE LEFT TO THE WHIMS OF THE MAJORITY,  DEFEATS THE REASONING THAT LED TO ITS' CREATION.  IT DOES NOT CEASE BEING A "GOOD" or "ETHICALLY" DESIRABLE PROGRAM JUST BECAUSE NEW FACES INHABIT THE HALLS OF CONGRESS, OR THAT THE WHITE HOUSE HAS A NEW RESIDENT EVERY 4-8 YEARS.

Of course there are Economic Considerations that must be addressed, but these can be considered, and adjustments made, without scrapping the entire program. We do not shut down other Government Programs because they are imperfect or flawed, we look for new ways to make them better and more efficient. The NEEDS THAT LED TO THEIR CREATION ARE STILL THERE, AND ENDING THEM ONLY BREEDS ANIMOSITY AND FEAR.

Given Time, there are PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY, THAT WILL BE A PRODUCT OF THIS NEW LAW. However, that is AN ANALYSIS THAT CANNOT BE DONE AT THE INITIAL STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM.

FOR NOW, IT IS SIMPLY THE "RIGHT" THING TO DO.

REMEMBERING SOME OF THE GOOD, WHILE REMOVING THE EVIL #1. HEY DEMOCRATS IN VA.,TX.,OH.,FL.THIS IS WHAT STOPPING FASCISM LOOKS LIKE.

 

IN PRAISE OF MICHIGAN, PENNSYLVANIA AND WISCONSIN.

SINCE TRUMP AND HIS REPUBLICAN/FASCIST/RUSSIAN ALLIES CONTINUE TO MAKE ACCUSATIONS ABOUT ELECTION FRAUD WITHOUT A SHRED OF EVIDENCE, AND THE INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL COWARDICE THAT IS EXHIBITED BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERSHIP IN CERTAIN PARTS OF THE U.S. CONTINUES TO AID TRUMP BY THEIR INABILITY AND/OR UNWILLINGNESS TO DO, WELL, ANYTHING TO COUNTER HIS IRRATIONAL AND NARCISSISTIC DRIVEL, MEANS IT IS TIME FOR ANOTHER 2020 ELECTION RECAP, but first...

Fortunately, for all Americans, Democrats in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, victims of the 2016 Election Debacle that handed an Undeserving Donald Trump the White House, refused to allow a repetition of Bogus Returns to put an Unqualified Demagogue back into office. By instituting safeguards, they prevented the Republicans from again stealing the Electoral Votes that come with victory in each state. Trumpians hate fair and honest elections, EVIDENCED BY HIS TEMPER TANTRUMS WHEN HE REALIZED HIS ALLIES COULDN'T ALTER THE RESULTS IN 2020, THE WAY THEY HAD IN 2016. TRUMP COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT HONORABLE ELECTION OFFICIALS STILL EXIST IN THESE STATES.

It's too bad that other states seem to lack the Capability and/or Honesty to ensure that their elections actually record and publish honest numbers. IS IT CORRUPTION, INCOMPETENCE, LAZINESS etc. THAT PREVENTS "DEMOCRATS" IN SOME STATES FROM FOLLOWING POLICIES THAT WOULD PREVENT ANOTHER "DONALD TRUMP" FROM ILLEGALLY SEIZING THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENCY? ARE THEY DEMOCRATS IN NAME ONLY, WITH THEIR ALLEGIANCE REALLY GOING TO FAR RIGHT FANATICS, RUSSIANS, OR FASCISTS...

Equality is worth fighting for — Biden-Harris 2024.

 Dear David,

For their steadfast, fearless and unyielding support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, the Human Rights Campaign proudly endorses President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election in 2024.

The Biden-Harris administration has been the most pro-equality administration in U.S. history — a beacon of leadership and strength amid a surge of anti-LGBTQ+ extremism and hate in states across the country. Help show the strength of our community today by making a donation to support the re-election of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Biden-Harris administration has secured a host of important victories for LGBTQ+ people: from signing the Respect for Marriage Act — landmark legislation that enshrined marriage equality into federal law — to initiating executive actions that provide federal employment protections for LGBTQ+ people, military service protections for transgender people, restored non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in healthcare, expanded mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth, enforcement of the rights of LGBTQ+ students under Title IX and the end to blanket discrimination against gay and bisexual blood donors. President Biden has also appointed more openly LGBTQ+ ambassadors, executive officials and judges than any previous president. With LGBTQ+ Americans living in a state of emergency — experiencing unprecedented hostility and attacks from extremist politicians and their right-wing allies across the country who are working tirelessly to erase us — the stakes could not be clearer. The Biden-Harris administration’s leadership, strength and commitment to progress and equality are more crucial than ever. For LGBTQ+ Americans, what’s at stake in the 2024 presidential election is our humanity, our right to exist and our ability to live and raise our families in environments free from fear and discrimination.

That’s why it’s so critical that we vote and take other actions to support President Biden, Vice President Harris, and other pro-equality, pro-choice, pro-democracy leaders up and down the ballot: volunteer for a campaign, register new voters, drive them to the polls and donate. Pledge to “Vote&” help elect pro-equality candidates in Massachusetts and nationwide. HRC is also working to activate our more than 3 million members and supporters and to mobilize 62 million Equality Voters, for whom LGBTQ+ equality is a make-or-break issue, in support of the Biden-Harris re-election campaign. In addition, HRC will funnel significant and expanded investments into six battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — where HRC has already built up considerable infrastructure, including full-time staff and organizers who have remained on the ground since 2018 to help keep Equality Voters engaged. We cannot afford to be complacent or to sit on the sidelines — we must stay unified and win in November to advance our movement for equality and liberation. President Biden and Vice President Harris have shown time and again that all of us deserve to be treated equally and fairly. All of us deserve to be free. And all of us deserve to be treated with dignity and respect under the law. Donate now to the Biden-Harris re-election campaign and join HRC in supporting the most pro-LGBTQ+ President and Vice President in history. HRC is proud to endorse President Biden and Vice President Harris for re-election in 2024 and will fight hard for their victories and on-going support of our LGBTQ+ community.

Kelley Robinson President Human Rights Campaign Pronouns: she/her/hers

Kelley Robinson is the president of the Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation. She is the first Black queer woman to lead the organization. Prior to joining HRC, Kelley led the charge for equal rights as the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and the Vice President of Advocacy and Organizing at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. With over 15 years of experience in campaign organizing, community organizing and coalition building, Kelley has a rich history of advocacy work and fighting injustice for society’s most underserved populations. Kelley is also a proud wife and mother; she and her wife, Becky, call Washington, D.C., their home.