Happy Independence Day! Eugene Vindman.

 

David —

Today marks an important day in our nation's history. 248 years ago, our founding fathers ratified the Declaration of Independence and freed our country and people from the oppressive control of the monarchy. As a Ukrainian immigrant and Army veteran, this day means a great deal to me.

However, today — in 2024 — our country and democracy are once again at a critical juncture as we face the threat of MAGA extremism and Donald Trump.

Our democracy hangs in the balance. Earlier this week, Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court Justices ruled that he has absolute immunity from prosecution for “official acts” and will not be prosecuted for inciting the January 6th insurrection.

Justice Sotomayor said it best in her dissent: “In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law.”

248 years after gaining independence, our country stands at the same crossroads, where our choices will determine whether we uphold democracy or fall to autocratic control.

So, David, as we celebrate the independence and freedoms our founding fathers fought long and hard for, we must also remember that our democracy itself is vulnerable under the rule of MAGA Republicans.

Today we rest and celebrate the day with our friends and family. But tomorrow, we will get back to work, fighting to take back the House and keep the Senate and the presidency. Because that is how we will protect and continue to preserve this fragile experiment that is our democracy.

Happy 4th.

Eugene Vindman

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FOURTH OF JULY REMINDER ABOUT TRUMP TALKING ABOUT AN ACTUAL LOYAL AMERICAN AND HONORED VETERAN JOHN MCCAIN.

“He’s not a war hero,” said Trump. “He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.”

McCain, a former Navy pilot, spent roughly five-and-half years in a notorious North Vietnamese prison known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” where he was repeatedly tortured. He spent two of those years in solitary confinement.

IF I WERE PRESIDENT BIDEN, HERE IS A POSSIBLE RESPONSE THAT ADDRESSES THE RECENT SCOTUS DECISION ON PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY.

"My fellow Americans, I speak to you with the Legal Power to do as I wish to anyone I wish. The recent SCOTUS decision has given me the status of Dictator, where I cannot be held legally accountable for any Criminal Activity I may engage in, as long as I invoke my Official Capacity as President."

"Actions such as Murder, Treason and Accepting Bribes are perfectly acceptable to 6 members of this SCOTUS. They are Activities that the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES may now engage in, with no fear of future penalties from our Legal System."

"However, I BELIEVE THIS RULING IS CLEARLY UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND SUCH BEHAVIORS THAT ARE NOW LABELED AS PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE WOULD VIOLATE THE OATH OF OFFICE I TOOK TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S."

"I believe that certain members of this "Version" of the SCOTUS have, in this decision and several others, shown themselves to be a possible Treasonous and Criminal Element determined to destroy our Republic by undermining Judicial Precedent and passing down Decisions that are clearly contrary to what is contained with the body of the Constitution. Even worse, it seems to be their intent to give aid and comfort to the Enemies of the U.S. BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC."

"I am, therefore, asking the Dept of Justice and the Attorney Generals Office to begin a thorough Criminal Investigation into all 9 members of the U.S. Supreme Court, WITH THE GOAL OF ESTABLISHING ANY VIOLATIONS OF OUR LEGAL SYSTEM THAT THEY HAVE ENGAGED IN. Why? Are the Decisions they have handed down the result of Illegal Influences that show a disregard for the Rule of Law, and make them Legally and Morally Incapable of the Trust of the American People."

"The Justices of the SCOTUS are NOT IMMUNE FROM BEING CHARGED CRIMINALLY, AND FOR THE SAKE OF THE FUTURE OF OUR CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, THIS IS A PATH THAT MUST BE TAKEN."

Thank You for Listening.

WHEN YOU GIVE A GUN TO A MONKEY... WHEN YOU GIVE A BLACK ROBE TO A FASCIST...

 

AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election. Read More. *********************************************************************************************************** FROM DAVID MCDONALD: WHEN YOU GIVE A GUN TO A MONKEY, AND HE SHOOTS SOMEONE, DO YOU BLAME THE MONKEY? WHEN YOU GIVE A JUDGES BLACK ROBE TO A FASCIST WHO IGNORES CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND PRECEDENT, AND HE RULES FOR A WANNABE DICTATOR, DO YOU BLAME THE FASCIST? TO BE CONTINUED...