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Presidential Immunity
Hillbilly version: Trump should be the president as long as he does not commit crimes? Well! What constitutes a crime? Does Bombing countries, restricting trade, eliminating boats in the Caribbean, invading Venezuela, threatening military takeover of Greenland, mobilization of military within the United States count or can he claim immunity… Read more.
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Is it a Who or a What
Hillbilly wisdom: Violence does not make allies. As president, if you do not get what you want; if you are self centered; and if you happen to believe that you are right, you manipulate the situation. Using deceitful tactics or misinformation one can change the environment so observers think there… Read more.
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Fake news or Damn lies
Hillbilly version: If it is to my advantage, I would lie. This was the response given in a prison interview by a convict. If a lie would advance my position, stature or wealth, then yes without a doubt I would stretch the truth. After direct contact with convicted criminals with… Read more.
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Venezuela, Greenland, then Who
Hillbilly wisdom: for those of you who think that Venezuela and Greenland are different, you are missing the whole point. Yes, the land masses are different but the audacity required to invade a sovereign territory is the same. If you allow this criminal action to go unchallenged, you can rest… Read more.
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Weaponize the DOJ and US military
Hillbilly wisdom: Since the president is basically head of both organizations, most people are not concerned about the actions of the president. We don’t have to be concerned. In the United States our representatives, Congress, looks out for our interest. Each person in Congress swore an oath to uphold the… Read more.
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Venezuela constitution
Hillbilly wisdom: Under the Venezuelan constitution, if a president’s absence is declared permanent, a new presidential election must be called within 30 days. Is the Venezuelan president permanently absent? Assuming removal by a foreign power is a reason for declaring the president permanently absent then Venezuelan elections will be within… Read more.
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Do we recognize International Law?
Hillbilly wisdom: do not ask for what you can not give. In particular, UN Article 2(4) “ shall refrain from the threat or the use of force against territorial integrity or political independence. This will “maintain international peace and security”. So what actions can the UN security council bring against… Read more.
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National Guard Protective Zone Act
Hillbilly version: Tom Cotton proposes a new law. A new law is like the dumbest thing ever? Your intent is good. Protection of those who are protecting this nation only makes sense. The existing laws would be effective if the criminals would obey them. What is wrong with criminals? Criminals… Read more.
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Tax and Spend
Hillbilly wisdom;Democrats were traditionally labeled tax and spend. This may have been fake news. Now, tax and spend applies to both parties or both halves of the same party that controls the United States. There is a question whether about two distinct parties. There is little doubt about who benefits… Read more.
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Term Limits Fake or Real
Hillbilly wisdom: everyone wants to limit the terms on politicians except for their politician. As voters we do not understand why there are not limits on the elected officials. There is nothing we can do? Which is bull crap or fake news. You want term limits, vote against the incumbent.… Read more.