No Labels is a disaster, the real 2-tiered justice system
The David Pakman Show - July 21, 2023
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"No Labels" party is a disaster, should be ignored completely
The No Labels party, a political organization promoting centrism and bipartisanship, is getting rightfully criticized for lacking a compelling platform while potentially trying to spoil the 2024 election. Articles from various sources raise concerns about the party's impact, with Democrats expressing alarm over its growing influence and fundraising efforts, and the media questioning the substance of its campaigns. While some individuals advocate for a strong third-party presence in the United States, it’s important to recognize it comes with inherent risks given the country’s first-past-the-post voting system. Under the current paradigm, voting third party can inadvertently aid candidates least favored by voters. The other issue with the No Labels party is that the centrism they argue for could lean toward the right given the current extreme positions of the Republican Party. While the desire for a robust third-party option persists, that doesn’t mean it has to represent the exact middle ground between Republicans and Democrats.
George Santos gets bail changed so he can go out to dinner
Disgraced Congressman George Santos has successfully modified his bail terms, granting him the freedom to shop and dine out within a 30-mile radius of Washington, D.C. This highlights the evident disparity between the privileged and the general public in the American justice system, where the affluent and influential often receive preferential treatment. Despite claims of a two-tiered system based on political affiliations, there is no supporting evidence. However, ample evidence does confirm the significant divide between the rich and poor, powerful and non-powerful in the American justice system, raising concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the legal system.
From yesterday’s show:
Republican IRS "whistleblower" hearings go horribly wrong
House Republicans conducted a series of hearings, leveling accusations against Joe and Hunter Biden, alleging special treatment and criminal conduct. These allegations, however, lacked concrete evidence, were debunked on the spot, and ultimately proved to be a wasteful expenditure of taxpayer money. In the latest hearing, IRS whistleblowers testified, claiming mishandling and corrupt delays in the Hunter Biden probe. Democrats on the committee highlighted the flimsy evidence, pointing out that it pertained to the period when Donald Trump, not Joe Biden, was president. The pursuit of investigating the Bidens on these grounds seems misguided, as it diverts valuable time and resources from addressing more pressing societal issues.
From yesterday’s show:
Fox host suggests Trump arrested so much, no one cares anymore
Fox News anchor John Roberts speculated on his program whether the frequency of Donald Trump getting arrested might make voters indifferent to it. This conversation happened in the context of Trump already getting indicted in New York and federal court, with more federal charges likely coming plus a potential prosecution in Georgia. While Robert’s idea that voters may get numb to this seems outrageous, there is a grain of truth to it, especially among Trump supporters who view the arrests as political grandstanding and wholly disregard them. Some conservatives claim that while they appreciate Trump's policies, they are put off by the chaos and baggage surrounding him. But others see the indictments as a result of Trump's efforts to shake up and dismantle the establishment. Many believe the numbing effect will be more true for voters in the Republican primary than the general public. It remains uncertain how Fox News, a network with mixed messaging on Trump, will handle the next indictment and its potential effects on voters who remain loyal to Trump no matter what.
More on the show:
-- Caller really likes the show
-- Caller talks about private air travel's impact on the climate
-- Caller wonders if Trump believes the nonsense he talks about
-- Caller suspects Ron DeSantis is more dangerous than Donald Trump
-- Caller questions the veracity of the Trump "they came to me with tears in their eyes" stories
-- Caller says he listens to TDPS music while at the gym
-- Caller says she dated an incel and is sick of them
-- The Friday Feedback segment
-- On the Bonus Show: Authors sue over AI, Fox host calls shooting intruders "the American dream," jury awards money to girl burned by Chicken McNugget, and much more...
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