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Seems in 2014 it was Russia after annexing Crimea deployed unmarked Russian soldiers to invade the Donbas This action was supported by some local pro-Russian inhabitants. It was Russia that violated the Budapest Memorandum, under which Russia had pledged to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Why education predicts decreased belief in conspiracy theories. (apa.org)

I had to the opportunity to contact Centrelink through the overseas line this week, firstly on Tuesday then again today. My first call went to Hobart which was courteous and extremely helpful. Second call which diverted to mainland was a waste of a time and a 500-baht phone call. That staff member did not have a clue as I seemed I know more than them. Possibly early morning gets Hobart but in afternoon diverts when busy in Hobart later on. Anyone know how to do reverse charge call to Centrelink from mobile?

Maga's latest conspiracy is that Hunter's gun charges are just a hoax and cover-up for Joe Biden's crimes.

Isn't irrelevant how Trump is doing in the polls as he will still claim victory as he did in 2020, irrespective of the election results? Do you believe Trump really won the 2020 election?

You obviously don't understand the concept of the burden of proof. An unsubstantiated claim based on hearsay from an unverified Facebook user does not necessitate proof of a negative. The onus of the burden of proof is in your court.

Trump!

This was part of infrastructure bill. Buttigieg kicks off building of high-speed rail line (spectrumlocalnews.com)

I watched Jimmy Kimmel today it was a nice relief from all the bs and negative comments here about this joyous historic occasion.

Similarly, something also I cannot grasp: The world knew who Individual One was in the Cohen Case. Trump and Barr sacked NY Attorney General Jeffery Berman who was investigating Trump's involvement in the case. Trump knew of his jeopardy back then. With all the best investigators and lawyers all the money his supporters could pay, I suggest Trump knew full well of all of his pending criminal cases long before his 2024 POTUS candidacy was announced. To suggest that this case was election interference is correct but only on Trump's part.

You mean this? 'Trump told a group of oil executives and lobbyists gathered at a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort last month that they should donate $1 billion to his presidential campaign because, if elected, he would roll back environmental rules that he said hampered their industry'. At a Dinner, Trump Assailed Climate Rules and Asked $1 Billion From Big Oil - The New York Times (archive.md)

UPDATE: Delete People of The State etc: Add: IND-71543-23/001 Legal News & Analysis on Litigation, Policy, Deals : Law360

Thanks for your help as always!

If you want to audit and relitigate the case I suggest you avail yourself of all the facts first. I have supplied links to all the case dockets etc. Fill you boots, see you in a month! '§ 17-152. Conspiracy to promote or prevent election. Any two or more persons who conspire to promote or prevent the election of any person to a public office by unlawful means and which conspiracy is acted upon by one or more of the parties thereto, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor'. NYS Open Legislation | NYSenate.gov People of The State of New York v. Trump, 1:23-cv-03773 – CourtListener.com Case Details - Summary (state.ny.us)

Yet, you can only parrot far right talking points!

Was it necessary for the prosecution to show effect or just intent?

Perhaps that is why MagaWorld often use this illogically fallacy when they are unable to support their discussions with logic and/or facts.

NZ.

I hope there will be some encouragement for Imm to go easier on long-term visa applicants in general. From reports and my personal experience things seemed easier past years.

Interestingly seems Trump is a wholehearted supporter of Qanon labelled by the FBI as a terrorist threat in 2019. Since the launch of Truth Social two years ago, Trump has reposted or promoted QAnon-affiliated accounts more than 800 times. Seemingly one of his posts refers to him punishing his opponents. Donald Trump is spreading QAnon posts as he campaigns. Here's why (usatoday.com)

And Donald Trump campaigning every trial day inside the court room foyer? Is that also a "deplorables" moment?

OK, I'll make it simple for you, was Hillary arrested and indicted? Otherwise, what you wrote is seemingly irrelevant. Seems also you haven't been paying attention, the OP expressly states: "They were willing to take a risk on [former President Trump] — who had a long list of, let’s call them flaws, to illustrate his imperfection".

What rules? Does, 30,000 documented lies make a 'credible president'?

I have already explained it for you, but I cannot understand it for you.

Nevertheless, it seems that the Electors 2016 choice of Trump was precisely what the forefathers feared the most. Some history for you: The Electoral College was established as a compromise between those who wanted the U.S. president to be elected by Congress and those who desired a democratic popular vote. Here are some reasons why the U.S. has an Electoral College: Separation of Powers and Relationship Between Branches: The Founding Fathers were concerned about maintaining a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. Fear of Direct Democracy: There was a fear of “factions” or a “tyranny of the majority” where a group could grow to encompass more than 50 percent of the population and potentially violate the rights of other citizens or harm the nation as a whole. Representation of Small States and Slavery: The Electoral College was also a result of compromises made to appease small states and slave states. Small states received a boost in power due to the minimum of three electors per state, and slave states could count slaves as 3/5 of a person when allocating electors. Informed Electors: The Founding Fathers believed that electors would be more informed and capable of analyzing the qualities needed for the position of president. The Electoral College system means that technically, it is the electors, not the American people, who vote for the president. In modern elections, the first candidate to get 270 of the 538 total electoral votes wins the White House. While the system has been a topic of debate, it remains a fundamental part of the U.S. presidential election process. Why Was the Electoral College Created? | HISTORY