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originally posted by: Mantiss2021
a reply to: putnam6
The cases are not "falling apart", they are delayed and being reviewed. If Trump loses his bid in the election, it will seriously impact the clout judges he has appointed, and who have aided in causing the delays, will be able to exert to help his appeals. It us quite possible that some, or all , of those judges might be impeached and removed from their benches.
The race is still too close to call, and was prior to the attempt last Saturday. Remember, Trump, and many of his supporters believed that he was ahead both the polls and the election back in 2020. And yet, Biden has been serving as President for the last for years. A staged "narrow escape from assassination" would (and has) go a long way towards roping in impressionableswing voters in all states.
It's basic (political) theater.
Or as Trump likes to say, it brings in the "ratings".
The plan, "plan", if it existed, did not include Trump actually being injured: he would never had agreed to that, had he been informed. Just shots being fired, perhaps even blank rounds being used (we'll never know for certain).
But something went terribly wrong, people were injured, one killed.
I must say, given the tenor of today's divisive society, and the stakes at hand, as I suggested, in my most cynical outlook it us not beyond imagination to suggest that the murder of an innocent bystander might have been part of the scenario; as a way to "sell" the drama.
We are but pawns to the Powers That Be, after all.
Expendable.
In recent presidential elections, most states are not competitive, since their demographics keep them solidly behind one party. Because of the nature of the Electoral College, this means that swing states are crucial for determining the election outcome.
Conclusion
The comparison of state-to-state polling data between the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections reveals both consistencies and shifts in voter preferences. While Biden maintained a strong lead in 2020, the 2024 race appears more competitive, with Trump gaining ground in key states. The evolving political landscape and recent events will continue to shape voter sentiment as the 2024 election approaches.
By understanding these trends, we can better anticipate the dynamics of future elections and the factors that influence voter behavior.
Conclusion
While Donald Trump faces significant legal challenges and potential sentences, several factors make it unlikely that he will serve jail time. These include his age, the nonviolent nature of his crimes, the historical sentencing patterns for similar offenses, and the potential for lengthy appeals. Additionally, his status as a former president and the logistical challenges of imprisonment with Secret Service protection further reduce the likelihood of incarceration.
originally posted by: nugget1
First they said the shooter got on top of the building by a ladder and when a cop climbed the ladder and saw him the ladder broke.
Then they decided the cop stood on the sholders of another cop, saw the shooter then fell.
For secut=rity NOT to notice a ladder was too bad a look, I guess, so they changed the story BUT who helped the shooter get on the roof then?
originally posted by: CarlLaFong
originally posted by: nugget1
First they said the shooter got on top of the building by a ladder and when a cop climbed the ladder and saw him the ladder broke.
Then they decided the cop stood on the sholders of another cop, saw the shooter then fell.
For secut=rity NOT to notice a ladder was too bad a look, I guess, so they changed the story BUT who helped the shooter get on the roof then?
Now they're saying the shooter got on the roof by climbing on to an AC unit.
originally posted by: CarlLaFong
originally posted by: nugget1
First they said the shooter got on top of the building by a ladder and when a cop climbed the ladder and saw him the ladder broke.
Then they decided the cop stood on the sholders of another cop, saw the shooter then fell.
For secut=rity NOT to notice a ladder was too bad a look, I guess, so they changed the story BUT who helped the shooter get on the roof then?
Now they're saying the shooter got on the roof by climbing on to an AC unit.
originally posted by: norhoc4
a reply to: CarlLaFong
I feel like someone should be archiving all of this early reporting so when it is a scrubbed and sanitized later someone has it in an external HD offline
originally posted by: NightFlight
a reply to: putnam6
Wasn't there a law enforcement helicopter flying around at the rally? If so, where's the video that it was taking?
originally posted by: CarlLaFong
SS director is making up excuses as she goes along.
originally posted by: JadedGhost
originally posted by: CarlLaFong
SS director is making up excuses as she goes along.
Well, it’s not like they’re just going to come out and say Trump was too cheap to hire an appropriately secure venue and that the ss don’t have unlimited resources to protect an individual who at this point in time isn’t even actually the President.
originally posted by: putnam6
Thats 830 feet away, They would have to be up high to get a good vantage point, and IF the picture from the earshot is legit that shot had a level trajectory
Not to mention they had big cajones to climb up there with the police staging building so close by.
Just discussing this and fleshing it out,but it all smells rotten to me. Hard to believe the ineptness levels obvious here, the building and water tower should have been covered
originally posted by: JadedGhost
originally posted by: CarlLaFong
SS director is making up excuses as she goes along.
Well, it’s not like they’re just going to come out and say Trump was too cheap to hire an appropriately secure venue and that the ss don’t have unlimited resources to protect an individual who at this point in time isn’t even actually the President.