Capitol rioter’s guilty plea shows what other insurrectionists might face as punishment
Paul Hodgkins, of Florida, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to one count of obstructing an official proceeding, and MSNBC’s Scott MacFarlane explained what his case could mean for other Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol as lawmakers certified Joe Biden’s election win.
“It was a lower-level case with lower-level charges but it just became hugely important because it’s only the second plea deal and it’s really a test case for other defendants to study to see where their cases might be headed,” MacFarlane told Stephanie Ruhle. “He was facing a charge of obstructing an official proceeding, unlawful entry — so are most of the defendants - and after the plea deal was announced, it was said during proceedings there’s an expectation of one to two-year sentencing guideline in prison, a few thousand dollars in fines to pay back the damages at the Capitol, but also no requirement for cooperation.”
“That’s an indication of what other defendants could face if they plead, too,” he added.
https://www.rawstory.com/paul-hodgkins/
The dim wit stood out because he carried a Trump flag through the Capitol building.
It’s a sad commentary on America today that these OBVIOUS LUNATICS AND TRAITORS TO AMERICA still have people following them that believe EVERY LIE that they are spewing.
REVEALED: Here’s where Trump got the idea that he’ll be ‘reinstated’ as president this summer
If Trump is saying August," Lindell told the website, “that is probably because he heard me say it publicly.”
Two sources close to Trump told The Beast the ex-president has been increasingly asking confidants about possibly returning to the White House by the end of summer, claiming that “highly respected” people have been saying that’s possible.
Both sources said they decided not to tell Trump they don’t believe that’s possible, and even Lindell seems more hopeful than confident.
“The month of August, for this, is subjective,” Lindell said. “It is my hope that Donald Trump is reinstated, after all the proof comes out, by the end of August, but I don’t know if it’ll be that month, specifically. I started saying August…about four weeks ago. That was my estimation. I spoke about it with my lawyers who said that they should have something ready for us to bring before the U.S. Supreme Court by July. So, in my mind, I hope that means that we could have Donald Trump back in the White House by August. That’s how I landed on August, and I’m hopeful that that is correct.”
Here’s why Michael Flynn is desperately trying to cover up his call for a coup in the US
“I’m a simple Marine,” a grizzled audience member said, “I wanna know why what happened in Minamar (sic) can’t happen here.” The room erupted. Flynn waited for the cheering to subside and said, “No reason. I mean, it should happen here.”
According to a new poll, nearly a quarter of white evangelicals believe The Storm is coming to restore “rightful leaders.” This mythology fits naturally with the Big Lie that Trump won the election.
QAnon’s ideology is a longing for glorious, purifying and revelational violence.
Alice’s “Mad Hatter” had a solid, believable reason for his “madness” – ingestion of mercury, used in the construction of men’s hats in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, quite often led to mental dyspepsia which gave the impression of “madness”.
The “madness” exhibited by the three individuals shone here are all exhibiting mental retardation which cannot be so easily assigned to an outside cause.
Oath Keepers salivated over ‘war in the streets’ after seeing rioters breach Capitol: feds
In a new Department of Justice filing flagged by Reuters reporter Jan Wolfe, prosecutors allege members of the Oath Keepers rode to the Capitol on January 6th and swerved around police cars as they prepared to engage in what they saw as a battle that would spark a civil war.
“Patriots are storming the Capitol building,” he declared. “It’s going down, guys; it’s literally going down right now Patriots storming the Capitol building… war in the streets right now… word is they got in the building… let’s go.”
Prosecutors also note that Minuta came dressed for a fight, as he was wearing “battle apparel and gear, including hard-knuckle tactical gloves, ballistic goggles, a radio with an ear piece, and bear spray” to the Capitol riots.
There is a giant mental health crisis in the country. It has manifested itself primarily in the Republican party, a party completely lacking in empathy or any other human qualities.
ncorgbl almost 3 years ago
Why yes, yes they are.
TimBenzidrene almost 3 years ago
DANGEROUSLY nuts.
Mostly Water Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Three useful idiots all in a row.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Beautiful. These people are certifiable for sure.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Capitol rioter’s guilty plea shows what other insurrectionists might face as punishment
Paul Hodgkins, of Florida, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to one count of obstructing an official proceeding, and MSNBC’s Scott MacFarlane explained what his case could mean for other Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol as lawmakers certified Joe Biden’s election win.
“It was a lower-level case with lower-level charges but it just became hugely important because it’s only the second plea deal and it’s really a test case for other defendants to study to see where their cases might be headed,” MacFarlane told Stephanie Ruhle. “He was facing a charge of obstructing an official proceeding, unlawful entry — so are most of the defendants - and after the plea deal was announced, it was said during proceedings there’s an expectation of one to two-year sentencing guideline in prison, a few thousand dollars in fines to pay back the damages at the Capitol, but also no requirement for cooperation.”
“That’s an indication of what other defendants could face if they plead, too,” he added.
https://www.rawstory.com/paul-hodgkins/
The dim wit stood out because he carried a Trump flag through the Capitol building.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 3 years ago
It’s a sad commentary on America today that these OBVIOUS LUNATICS AND TRAITORS TO AMERICA still have people following them that believe EVERY LIE that they are spewing.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
REVEALED: Here’s where Trump got the idea that he’ll be ‘reinstated’ as president this summer
If Trump is saying August," Lindell told the website, “that is probably because he heard me say it publicly.”
Two sources close to Trump told The Beast the ex-president has been increasingly asking confidants about possibly returning to the White House by the end of summer, claiming that “highly respected” people have been saying that’s possible.
Both sources said they decided not to tell Trump they don’t believe that’s possible, and even Lindell seems more hopeful than confident.
“The month of August, for this, is subjective,” Lindell said. “It is my hope that Donald Trump is reinstated, after all the proof comes out, by the end of August, but I don’t know if it’ll be that month, specifically. I started saying August…about four weeks ago. That was my estimation. I spoke about it with my lawyers who said that they should have something ready for us to bring before the U.S. Supreme Court by July. So, in my mind, I hope that means that we could have Donald Trump back in the White House by August. That’s how I landed on August, and I’m hopeful that that is correct.”
https://www.rawstory.com/my-pillow-mike-lindell-trump-2653216052/
The leader of the Republican party is totally insane.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Here’s why Michael Flynn is desperately trying to cover up his call for a coup in the US
“I’m a simple Marine,” a grizzled audience member said, “I wanna know why what happened in Minamar (sic) can’t happen here.” The room erupted. Flynn waited for the cheering to subside and said, “No reason. I mean, it should happen here.”
According to a new poll, nearly a quarter of white evangelicals believe The Storm is coming to restore “rightful leaders.” This mythology fits naturally with the Big Lie that Trump won the election.
QAnon’s ideology is a longing for glorious, purifying and revelational violence.
https://www.rawstory.com/flynn-coup/
brwydave Premium Member almost 3 years ago
To quote Lewis Carrol: “OFF WITH THEIR HEADS”
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Trump is a ‘tiny, unhappy man’ and he’s now a second-rate ‘lounge act’ who plays at weddings: Don Lemon
wellis1947 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Alice’s “Mad Hatter” had a solid, believable reason for his “madness” – ingestion of mercury, used in the construction of men’s hats in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, quite often led to mental dyspepsia which gave the impression of “madness”.
The “madness” exhibited by the three individuals shone here are all exhibiting mental retardation which cannot be so easily assigned to an outside cause.
ferddo almost 3 years ago
GQPs admit that their leaders are nuts, but they still vote for them…
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Oath Keepers salivated over ‘war in the streets’ after seeing rioters breach Capitol: feds
In a new Department of Justice filing flagged by Reuters reporter Jan Wolfe, prosecutors allege members of the Oath Keepers rode to the Capitol on January 6th and swerved around police cars as they prepared to engage in what they saw as a battle that would spark a civil war.
“Patriots are storming the Capitol building,” he declared. “It’s going down, guys; it’s literally going down right now Patriots storming the Capitol building… war in the streets right now… word is they got in the building… let’s go.”
Prosecutors also note that Minuta came dressed for a fight, as he was wearing “battle apparel and gear, including hard-knuckle tactical gloves, ballistic goggles, a radio with an ear piece, and bear spray” to the Capitol riots.
https://www.rawstory.com/oath-keepers-salivated-over-war-in-the-streets-after-seeing-rioters-breach-capitol-feds/
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Notorious MAGA rioter faces stricter pre-trial conditions after threatening a friend in front of cops
https://www.rawstory.com/baked-alaska-tim-gionet/
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Democrats call for Trump ally and postmaster general Louis DeJoy’s firing as FBI investigation revealed
Lawmakers also probing whether USPS chief pressured former employees to donate to GOP candidates
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/louis-dejoy-trump-postmaster-general-investigation-b1859188.html
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Four more Oath Keepers arrested — 16 now charged with insurrection conspiracy
https://www.rawstory.com/oath-keepers-2653229911/
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
Ariail is denigrating innocent and delicious nuts by calling those Qwackpots “nuts”.
bakana almost 3 years ago
They have Embraced their Inner Whackjob.
Michael G. almost 3 years ago
Remember, these are the Republikkklan “brain trust”; the leaders, the orchestrators.
pamela welch Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Well said, Robert!
grumpypophobart almost 3 years ago
And as the Queen of Hearts said, “Off with their heads!”
Imagine almost 3 years ago
There is a giant mental health crisis in the country. It has manifested itself primarily in the Republican party, a party completely lacking in empathy or any other human qualities.
piper_gilbert almost 3 years ago
I no longer try to reason with people like this. They’ve lost their minds and their souls are gone.