Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from the ballot

Posts have been critical of the GOP because it is no longer a party that serves the interests of free Americans, and has become a danger to us as well as the rest of the world.

It is a party under the cultic spell of a single individual, one who has done more to damage our democracy and international reputation than any other single individual or group. And under that cultic influence, the GOP has been impotent and fearful when it comes to reining in that individual.

The last time a Western nation saw anything like this was in the 1920s-1930s, when the H-Man put Germans under his spell. It resulted then in a war that spread around the world, killing 55 million to 75 million civilians and military personnel.

 

Gross exaggeration.

I think there is more then just criticism of GOP.
The front runner, even if not my choice is compared to H Man is preposterous.
Or wished to be hit by lightning.
This very radical left.

I will wait on court ruling.
I think he is dealing with many legal issues and should resign from the presidential race.

 

I absolutely agree with this, as applies to DJT.

 

No. Not "balanced." You have to consider the veracity of the sources and the weight of supporting evidence. There is no "balance." There's just angry speculation designed to slur people.

 

Depends on posts, some that are comparing former president to H man, or that lightning should strike him are extreme.
I do understand the critique and will try to filter the content better.

 

Actually it seems he’s a rapist as well according to the court following a full and fair trial.

 

No. Actual rape.

 

It was ruled by the courts that while it was not found that Trump committed rape against E Jean Carrol from the criminal statute defining rape point of view. A judge did rule that what was found by the jury that he did in fact do against E. Jean Carrol fits the generally accepted definition of rape.

IIRC, this happened when E. Jean Carrol called it rape in a talk show and Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against her which was thrown out in court by the judge.

 

The second defamation trial (Trump as defendant) is now underway. It deals with a different set of comments Trump made in 2019, which have already been ruled defamatory. Sole purpose -- to quantify the damages Trump will have to pay. Ms. Carroll's legal team is seeking a further $10 million.

In the first trial, E. Jean Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages. Looks like Trump won't be going to jail for what he did -- but this second aftermath will likely cost him more millions. That's something, anyway. I hope it helps Ms. Carroll find some closure. Sadly, I don't think there is any hope of it being a learning experience for Donald Trump. He's long past that.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-e-jean-carroll-trial-what-to-know/

 

I'll guess that punitive damages dwarf the $10 million being asked for for reputational harm.

 

In this case, one can hope so, Bill.

 

True. The word "rape" doesn't appear in the Uniform Penal Code.

 

OK - they can call it sexual assault or whatever the "book" says - but if he did exactly (or anywhere near) what the complainant says he did, then Trump should pay a huge penalty. And I think dollars are the best punishment, for DJT.

Why? Because Trump thinks with his wallet - when he isn't thinking with something else entirely inappropriate.

 

No. Prison.

 

I'd like to see BOTH. Damages AND prison. But...

From AP News: "Because it is a civil and not criminal case, Trump faces no prison time; Carroll is seeking unspecified monetary damages." i.e. no criminal case - no jail time.

I can't stand watching Trump's every move, so I'm new to this super-ugly thing. Help me out, @nosborne48. Why is there no criminal case here?

 

Statute of limitations. Also likely: evidence to support a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt. Much higher standard in criminal court. The rules of evidence (what is admissible) are more strict.

 

Thanks, Rich. Evil triumphs again, it seems. That sucks. At least he'll have to pay a big tab while staying out of jail.

Reminds me of Cosby, who finally walked, once State Supreme Court overturned his conviction. But at least he served around 2 1/2 years before being freed. Trump --- not a day, for anything, ....so far. That could change.