The New York Times reports:
His blast from a bunker had failed to reach the green and was nestled in some nasty rough. Instead, he had his caddie pick up the ball and march to the next tee.
On another hole, when a birdie putt rolled nearly six feet past the hole, he casually scooped the ball up to end the hole, apparently conceding himself a par. Try that this weekend in your match with your usual foursome. Or any foursome.
At other times, a Trump mis-hit would simply be ignored. As if understanding the drill, his caddie would retrieve the golf ball from the sand or deep rough and walk forward.
Read the full article.
Month: August 2022
Alleged Oath Keeper Thomas Caldwell had a ‘death list’ including the name of an election official and their family. His lawyers say it’s a ‘doodle pad.’
An Oath Keeper from Idaho in Bozeman, Montana. William Campbell/Corbis via Getty Images
- An alleged Oath Keeper was charged with sedition following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
- Police discovered Thomas Caldwell had a ‘death list’ that included the name of a Georgia election official.
- Caldwell’s lawyer argued the list was part of a “doodle pad” that should be excluded from evidence.
While searching alleged Oath Keeper Thomas Caldwell‘s home following the attack on the US Capitol just three days prior, police found a “death list” that included the name of a Georgia election official and their family member.
But in court documents viewed by Insider, Caldwell’s lawyer, David Fischer, argued the list is a “doodle pad.”
“From the search, law enforcement recovered a document that included the words “DEATH LIST” hand-written across the top with the name of a Georgia election official, a purported family member of that official, and the county and state associated with that official all hand-written underneath,” read the government’s motion regarding trial evidence.
The document also included hand-written notes relevant to the defendants’ preparations in advance of January 6, according to the government motion.
“This document is not a ‘list’ but, rather, a doodle pad. The words ‘death list’ are written in all caps, whereas the balance of writing on the doodle pad is written in upper and lower case letters,” read the defense’s motion to exclude the note pad evidence.
“Moreover, the words ‘death list’ are separated from the names of the election workers by scribbled writing, and were clearly written with a different pen. There are no other names on the ‘list,’ because it is not a list. Importantly, the names written on the doodle pad were not, as the Government claims, election ‘officials’ but, rather, temporary election workers.”
Fischer added that because the evidence would “highly prejudicial” to the defendant, there is “no need” for it to be introduced to a jury.
Caldwell is one of nine alleged Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. He is also charged with obstructing an official proceeding, destruction of government property, and unlawful entry on restricted buildings or grounds.
In its case against Caldwell, the government argues the Navy veteran — who once worked as a section chief for the FBI — holds a leadership role in the far-right anti-government militia called the Oath Keepers and was known to members as “Commander Tom.”
On January 6, Caldwell reportedly started a Facebook Live video taken from inside the Capitol building. According to charging documents, He also sent multiple Facebook messages to others reading, “We are surging forward. Doors breached” and “inside.” He described the experience as “storming the castle.”
Caldwell has denied being a member of the Oath Keepers, as well as all charges against him.
David Fischer, attorney for Caldwell, did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment.
Trump Illegally Uses Presidential Seal At NJ Golf Event
He does this repeatedly. He gets told it is illegal and does it anyway. It is time he face some serious punishment. He is not the president and he doesn’t get to use that seal. If you and I were to do that we would face legal trouble. Hugs
The Hill reports:
Former President Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, N.J., was spotted continuing to use the presidential seal despite an ethics complaint and federal law potentially banning its use of the seal at the venue.
Photos taken Thursday while Trump hosted an event for the LIV Golf tournament, a Saudi-backed golf league that has faced controversy in light of the Saudi government’s alleged human rights abuses, showed the seal on various items, including golf carts.
The Washington Post reports:
The seal was plastered on towels, golf carts and other items as the former president participated in the pro-am event of the Saudi-sponsored tournament Thursday. It is against federal law to use the presidential and vice-presidential seals in ways that could convey “a false impression of sponsorship or approval by the Government of the United States.”
While violating this law could result in imprisonment of “not more than six months,” a fine or both, these punishments are rarely doled out. Trump has faced criticism from the survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and their family members for hosting the Saudi-backed golf tournament at his New Jersey resort — 50 miles from Ground Zero.
Outrage meter is barely registering on this one.
That is how normalized his disrespect for this country and its protocols has become
northalabama DaddyRay • 2 days ago
there are laws against it, the only thing it takes to stop him are people willing to stop him.
If Obama did this, it would be lead news for week. At least a month on FUX.
Ščŏŧŧ Ċ – 🇺🇦 🕊 DaddyRay • 2 days ago
The MAGAts will forgive anything, as long as he says the things they want to hear, and lets them be the worst version of themselves.
A law is only a law if it’s actually enforced and when there are consequences for breaking it.
Really fucking sick and tired of this fat clown-painted spawn of Baron Harkonnen constantly getting away with blatant crimes simply because no prosecutor feels like dealing with him.
TrollopeReader BeccaM • 2 days ago
So, we’re 25 hours in finding this out. Has DOJ ever sued a president for false seal usage?
🄿🅁🄸🅇🄰🅃🄾🅁 – 🅃🅁🄸🄿🄻🄴 🅅🄰🅇🅇🄴🄳 TrollopeReader • 2 days ago
A better question is, has any president ever had such blatant disrespect for the office and its traditions?
Because laws don’t apply to republicans
Fearsome Beard Mouse 2024 🇺🇸 • 2 days ago
Especially if they are only breaking them to promote their business and make money.
Remember when laws applied to presidents?
“It is against federal law to use the presidential and vice-presidential seals in ways that could convey “a false impression of sponsorship or approval by the Government of the United States.” Well let whoever is responsible for doling out the punishent for this get off of their ass and do it. We have had 4 years of this asshole flaunting laws and getting away with it. Enough!
THE CRIMES THEY ARE ARRANGING | David Coen and Don Caron
Florida to schools: Don’t follow federal LGBTQ protections
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/florida-schools-follow-federal-lgbtq-protections-87640481
The DeathSantis kingdom of Florida. DeathSantis is the warlord / feudal lord who wants to be king of the country. He thinks his kingdom is above the federal government. He has fought Biden on every measure to protect the public from Covid going so far as to demand businesses not follow federal rules then either. No matter how the courts ruled against him like his mentor TFG he claimed he won and was still the king. Hugs
Florida is advising school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ students that President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to implement
So, withhold federal funds from Florida schools, mayhaps?
Vote DeSantis OUT!
I love wearing this in front of homophobic faces:
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EXPOSED: GOP disgusting FIST BUMP celebration voting against military veteran healthcare access
RADICAL AGENDA: GOP votes AGAINST interracial marriage and same sex marriage rights
Texas Paul EXPOSES how Trump is Exploiting Ex-Wife Ivana’s Death for Profit
Gab CEO: Christians Will “Take Dominion” Over You
Well he is saying the quiet part out loud and proud. Over you!! In the name of their Jesus! They will discipline this nation, meaning us that are not religious fanatics like them or follow their church doctrines. Wonder if we will all have to go to church, their church of course? What about other religious faiths, will they be allowed? I already know the Jewish faith is a no-no for them. I already know what will happen to my people. How are you at dodging large stones? This is the American Taliban folks. They have seen how it worked in Afghanistan and they liked it. They are the US ISIS, those who would rule by their religion with force. Hugs
Via email from Gab CEO Andrew Torba:
We are forming a Christian Nationalist movement and in order to be in any position of influence or leadership in the movement you must be a Christian.
We are no longer going to answer to people who do not share our values and represent a diametrically different worldview that only 2% of the country holds.
We are the 70%+ super majority in this country and we are going to do everything we can to take dominion and disciple this nation for the glory of Jesus Christ our King.
As I have said in my previous articles and videos they have pushed us too far by locking down our churches, masking our children, and forcing us to inject a foreign substance in our bodies in order to keep our jobs.
We are no longer being silent. The silent majority is getting loud and speaking the Truth of God’s Word and the Biblical worldview boldly.
The email ends, as they all do, with a money beg. Jesus needs money. Always.
“We are no longer being silent.”
When in the long history of Christianity have Christians been silent? When has the imposition of their private beliefs on public law not been their goal? When have christians not insinuated themselves into positions of power favoring other Christians for positions below them? When have Christians not steered public dollars to private pockets?
Any difference between these folks and the Taliban?
Boreal Ninja0980 • 2 minutes ago
Just their “holy” books.
unsavedheathen Ninja0980 • 2 minutes ago
Wardrobe and accessories.
The exact goal they are working towards. Domination of others is the goal. But of course, those in charge will be exempted.
Theresa Zaske • 12 minutes ago
that’s … not the way democracy works.
Well, he’s about as much fun as a dead baby’s toys.
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