Comments by "maynunal" (@maynunal) on "Jesse Watters: Democrats are going to throw Biden back in the basement" video.

  1. Ukraine became an independent nation after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. At that time, Ukraine inherited a large stockpile of nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union, which made it one of the world's largest nuclear powers. However, Ukraine's new leadership faced pressure from the international community to give up its nuclear weapons, particularly the United States, which was concerned about the possibility of nuclear weapons falling into the wrong hands. In 1994, Ukraine, along with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom, signed the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, which provided assurances of security to Ukraine in exchange for its commitment to give up its nuclear weapons. The memorandum was intended to help Ukraine maintain its territorial integrity and sovereignty. In exchange for giving up its nuclear weapons, Ukraine received assurances from the signatory countries that they would respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, refrain from the use of force against Ukraine, and provide economic and political support. The decision to give up its nuclear weapons was a difficult one for Ukraine, as it was seen as a major loss of national pride and power. However, the leadership of Ukraine recognized that it was in the country's best interests to build strong relationships with its neighbors and the international community, and to pursue security through other means such as diplomacy, economic cooperation, and military alliances.
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  2. Reminder: The Bane Act, short for the "California Ralph Act Civil Rights Act" or the "Tom Bane Civil Rights Act," is a California state law that allows individuals to sue government entities, as well as other individuals, for violations of their civil rights. The law was passed in 1987 and is named after Tom Bane, a former state senator who co-authored the bill. The Bane Act is often used in cases involving police misconduct, excessive force, and other civil rights violations.
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  3. In a fiery speech, Representative Jamie Raskin called out the dangerous and insurrectionist philosophy that has taken root within the Republican Party. He expressed concern about how some members, including Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Chip Roy, have twisted the Second Amendment to justify the overthrow of the government. Raskin emphasized that it is Congress's duty to uphold a republican form of government and protect against domestic violence. He even cited the 14th Amendment, which states that those who participate in insurrection cannot hold federal or state office again. It's clear that Raskin won this battle of wits against Boebert and the Republicans, and it's high time those who support sedition are held accountable and removed from Congress.
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  4. A recent report from The Washington Post has revealed that at least eight of the 16 Georgia Republicans who were involved in the "fake electors scheme" with former President Donald Trump have accepted immunity deals from Attorney General Fani Willis. The immunity deals were offered in exchange for truthful testimony in Willis' investigation into efforts by Trump, his campaign, and his allies to overturn Joe Biden's victory in Georgia during the 2020 presidential election.
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  5. The 14th Amendment, Section 3 states that no person shall hold any office in the United States if they have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the Constitution, or given aid or comfort to the enemies of the United States. The provision also allows for Congress to remove such individuals from office through a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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  6. The U.S. Justice Department has requested that a federal judge impose a 25-year prison sentence on Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters. According to prosecutors, Rhodes and his co-defendants had a significant and negative impact on the events of that day, which was unprecedented among the hundreds of individuals who have been sentenced thus far. These recommended sentences are the longest to date for anyone convicted in connection with the Capitol riot.
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