Thom, when I read your lead into this column - "The corruption of our justice system is a cardinal characteristic of fascism, which is what Trump and — it turns out, Barr — were actively trying to do to America" - I should have had some hint for what I was in for. It was a great lead, and something all of us (who read) are concerned with…
Thom, when I read your lead into this column - "The corruption of our justice system is a cardinal characteristic of fascism, which is what Trump and — it turns out, Barr — were actively trying to do to America" - I should have had some hint for what I was in for. It was a great lead, and something all of us (who read) are concerned with FOREMOST - the corruption of our justice system...a cardinal characteristic of fascism. WHY? Because we are now LOOKING for the signs of fascism as they appear - one by one. Banning of books - highly noticeable. Overturning of longstanding laws in the country - with little warning - Roe, regardless of its numerous times of protection by PRECEDENCE in the Supreme Court. And then an ex-president - RECENT - squirreling away highly classified documents - FOR WHAT USE WE WANT TO KNOW.
But when it involves a FORMER and highly corrupt attorney general from the 1980s (great heavens above!) protecting two - not one but TWO - former presidents from charges of treason - you have my attention.
I could feel stupid - but I don't. I wasn't involved in politics very much during the 80s. I had made a big move out West and trying to find work during a sudden recession, find the right place to live, and just managing my personal life. But all of this that I'm learning ALL OF A SUDDEN is challenging. Not overwhelming because I was suspicious (highly) of Reagan and his "smiley" promises and his frequent WARS he seemed to really cotton to. VERY suspicious of what he really was after when he was elected - I just KNEW it was a BAD thing, especially for women.
When I started hearing "Iran-Contra" I had no idea what that meant. But I dug and I pulled and I read and listened till FINALLY it all made TERRIBLE sense. All I can do is to thank you, and thank the friend who introduced me to your reports. I'm still learning. Scary times.
Thom, when I read your lead into this column - "The corruption of our justice system is a cardinal characteristic of fascism, which is what Trump and — it turns out, Barr — were actively trying to do to America" - I should have had some hint for what I was in for. It was a great lead, and something all of us (who read) are concerned with FOREMOST - the corruption of our justice system...a cardinal characteristic of fascism. WHY? Because we are now LOOKING for the signs of fascism as they appear - one by one. Banning of books - highly noticeable. Overturning of longstanding laws in the country - with little warning - Roe, regardless of its numerous times of protection by PRECEDENCE in the Supreme Court. And then an ex-president - RECENT - squirreling away highly classified documents - FOR WHAT USE WE WANT TO KNOW.
But when it involves a FORMER and highly corrupt attorney general from the 1980s (great heavens above!) protecting two - not one but TWO - former presidents from charges of treason - you have my attention.
I could feel stupid - but I don't. I wasn't involved in politics very much during the 80s. I had made a big move out West and trying to find work during a sudden recession, find the right place to live, and just managing my personal life. But all of this that I'm learning ALL OF A SUDDEN is challenging. Not overwhelming because I was suspicious (highly) of Reagan and his "smiley" promises and his frequent WARS he seemed to really cotton to. VERY suspicious of what he really was after when he was elected - I just KNEW it was a BAD thing, especially for women.
When I started hearing "Iran-Contra" I had no idea what that meant. But I dug and I pulled and I read and listened till FINALLY it all made TERRIBLE sense. All I can do is to thank you, and thank the friend who introduced me to your reports. I'm still learning. Scary times.