Update from the Sunland
No.1215
21.4.25 – 27.4.25
Blog version: http://heartlandupdate.blogspot.com/
To all,
The follow-up news items:
-- Well, unfortunately, CBS has apparently chosen not to take my counsel to resist the blatant effort to intimidate the CBS network and their “60 Minutes” news program—Trump v. CBS [Case 2:24-cv-00236-Z (2024)] [1214]. On Tuesday, “60 Minutes” Executive producer Bill Owens abruptly resigned, citing a loss of independence stemming from [no name]’s suit, seeking US$20B in compensatory damages. This is exactly what happens when a regime attempts to suppress freedom of the Press and freedom of Speech. The wannabe dictator does not like the reporting, so he takes aggressive action to suppress that criticism, as much as a warning shot to the Press in general beyond the direct action against CBS. Worse, CBS caved and submitted to the plaintiff’s intimidation via the courts. Now, we wait to see if CBS will attempt to settle this case our of court, or seek dismissal with prejudice outright, or proceed to trial to confront this threat. These are the times in which we live.
This humble forum will be very thin if it gets published at all for the next few weeks. I hope the sparse episode will be short, a couple of weeks perhaps. Please be patient, it will return. For operational security, I will not provide details until the event is done. Thank you very much for your understanding and support.
Comments and contributions from Update no.1214:
Comment to the Blog:
“The Felon filed his suit against CBS in Amarillo because he has a friendly Federal judge, Matthew Kacsmaryk, there. See his Wikipedia entry for more information.
“Defendants often settle suits for reasons other than the merit of the case. Let’s hope CBS has the backbone to stand up for themselves.
“I’ll skip the Bible study, beyond noting again that the book is complex enough to be used for defending almost any position in any argument.
“I understand your legalistic focus in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but remember that it’s only one facet of the regime’s disregard for law in general. Someone noted this morning that some of the DOGErs are recording living people as dead in Social Security files. Those minions should face one count of false reporting and one count of altering a Federal record for each instance of that crime.
“I’ll mention here that RFK, Jr. this week made a statement about autistic people that is highly offensive to everyone on the autism spectrum, including me.”
My response to the Blog:
We have a winner! Spot on! That is exactly why. The 5th Circuit and Supreme Court are less dependable or predictable, but win or lose, he does not care since the appeals process adds substantial time for his chaos to persist.
True, but this is one that must be defeated. He cannot keep doing this schoolyard bully crap with impunity. There is always hope until there isn’t. We shall see.
I am not particularly interested in a theological interpretation debate either.
I agree with your assessment of the regime’s blatant disregard for the Constitution and the law in general. They act like they are above any trivial nuisance laws—the divine right of kings.
I had not heard that. I have not seen that in corroborated fact. Yet, I am not surprised, and it is consistent with other regime actions. Yes, they should face prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, BUT they will not. AG Bondi is a demonstrated staunch loyalist to our self-anointed king.
RFK Jr. has made innumerable offensive, Ill-informed, foolish, and downright ignorant statements. He is well-suited to the current regime.
My very best wishes to all. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Cheers,
Cap :-)
4 comments:
Good morning, Cap,
Negotiating with fascists doesn’t work. Neville Chamberlain proved that (again). CBS needs either dismissal with prejudice or trial of fact and law.
I’ll respect your project, but I’d like to offer as food for thought the Canadian elections. Whether or not the Felon realizes it, Canadian attitudes toward the USA matter a lot.
Have fun, take care,
Calvin
Quite so. Feeding the bear does not lessen the bear’s appetite; it only encourages it.
I am with on encouraging CBS to stand up to the bully. That man must be exposed for the fraud he is. If they settle, they are diminishing our freedom and rights. We can only hope CBS stands strong, and the Owen resignation was just a blip, but it is a foreboding sign.
Yes, exactly. Canada has been a staunch ally for many decades, and [no name] is going out of his way to alienate a friend and ally. I wish I could public speak to all our allies. What [no name] is NOT the United States. I will argue that he is the antithesis of the United States. We are must better than what he is doing. Yes, the attitudes of Canadians (and many other allies) matter a whole lot.
Have a great day. Take care and enjoy.
Cheers,
Cap
Happy Tuesday, Cap,
People are standing up to the Administration. The resignation at CBS and Scott Pelley’s on-air explanation are part of that.
Mark Carney’s big win in the Canadian election represents the international response, which will continue to be harsh. The only prominent players cooperating with the Felon are Israel and Russia, which favors Epstein Island as an explanation for the Felon’s behaviors.
Enjoy your day,
Calvin
The Congressional Republicans have slim majorities. Ordinary turnover could end that before the midterms.
History and experience convince me that most people are benevolent, but “leaders” often aren’t. I suspect there’s much dissent specifically in Russia and probably in most repressive countries. It’s a shame Voice of America has been shut down.
Have a good day,
Calvin
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