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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9030 on: July 21, 2026, 01:25:40 PM »
Quote from: No one in Mn on July 21, 2026, 12:52:03 PM
Minnesota Best Childcare Center (MN Best) is led and operated by figures connected to broader state investigations, including CEO Fowsiya Hassan, and is tied in court documents to business networks associated with Ali Egal, Abdirisak Abdulle, and Fardous Egal.

The 4 were charged Friday.

Nick Shirley mentioned Mn Best in his video.

Was MN Best one of the 11 day care centers NS visited and harassed?.
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9031 on: July 21, 2026, 01:25:53 PM »
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9032 on: July 22, 2026, 05:49:33 AM »
Quote from: illiniray on July 21, 2026, 01:25:40 PM
Was MN Best one of the 11 day care centers NS visited and harassed?.
It was mentioned in his video.
You keep using the word 'harassed'.
The court filing refers to state acknowledged overbilling that apparently was ignored, as was much of the fraud pointed out to state officials during the last several years.
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9033 on: July 22, 2026, 05:55:02 AM »
Quote from: illiniray on July 21, 2026, 12:14:09 PM
Woke AI
Concerns regarding corruption in the Trump administration cannot be simply dismissed as obsessive "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS), as they are rooted in documented actions and unprecedented ethical challenges. Observers, legal experts, and government watchdogs point to a wide range of specific, verifiable issues that define the administration's approach to governance:
Lol.
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9034 on: July 22, 2026, 06:13:44 AM »
Quote from: illiniray on July 21, 2026, 12:22:31 PM
Financial Conflicts of Interest: Unlike previous commanders-in-chief, President Trump has maintained ownership of his business empire rather than placing his assets in a blind trust. Ethics watchdogs frequently cite this arrangement as a primary source of potential "pay-to-play" violations.

Emoluments Concerns: Investigations into foreign and domestic transactions have raised questions regarding the Constitution's Emoluments Clauses, which prohibit the president from receiving financial favors from foreign states or profiting from the federal government beyond a salary.

Government Appointments: Critics have highlighted the appointment of major political donors and business figures to key regulatory roles and federal boards as evidence of influence-peddling.

While critics and political opponents often use the "TDS" label to dismiss intense, emotional reactions to the President, those raising corruption concerns rely on tangible, concrete events. Nonpartisan monitoring organizations such as Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the Campaign Legal Center extensively track and litigate these ethics violations, providing a factual foundation for the allegations that goes beyond political bias.
"potential"
Doesn't mean squat other than possible.

"raised questions"
Doesn't mean squat without the answer.

"Critics have highlighted"
Critics highlighted evidence of the possibility of a lab leak for covid. How did things work out for those critics ?
There are critics on both sides of the aisle.

Yes, we're well aware of the litigation.
I read that all 14 district court judges in the Northern District of California were appointed by Obama or Biden.
I read that 900+ cases have been filed against Trump and/or the administration with Norm Eisen claiming involvement in over 300.

Some may refer to the 'litigation' as weaponized lawfare and judge shopping.

From AI sourcing the wiki........

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) are both 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on government ethics, accountability, campaign finance, voting rights, and democracy issues. They are generally viewed as left-leaning or progressive in orientation and practice, despite claiming nonpartisan status.

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CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington)Founders: Norman L. Eisen (white-collar lawyer who later served as President Obama’s chief ethics lawyer and ambassador) and Melanie Sloan (former federal prosecutor and congressional staffer for Democrats). Founded in 2003 (some sources note 2002).

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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9035 on: July 22, 2026, 08:22:13 AM »
Trump defenders whining about weaponized lawfare is ludicrous. Tell that to Davy Hearn.

Potential does too mean squat. Conflicts of interest are usually taken seriously. There is a reason for the Emoluments Clauses.
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9036 on: July 22, 2026, 12:53:06 PM »
Quote from: No one in Mn on July 22, 2026, 05:55:02 AM
Lol.

"It was bad that 3 soldiers died in Jordan"

TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME! CHECKMATE! PULLUPS!
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9037 on: July 22, 2026, 06:38:02 PM »
"The values that make disagreement generative — curiosity, humility, genuine openness, the willingness to be changed by an encounter with another perspective — are being squeezed out by the values that make it destructive: certainty, contempt, and the need to win."
https://values.institute/conservative-vs-progressive-values-what-is-the-difference
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9038 on: July 23, 2026, 07:18:44 AM »
Quote from: illiniray on July 22, 2026, 08:22:13 AM
Trump defenders whining about weaponized lawfare is ludicrous. Tell that to Davy Hearn.

Potential does too mean squat. Conflicts of interest are usually taken seriously. There is a reason for the Emoluments Clauses.
Do you have a list of the court cases with decisions resulting in violations of the Emoluments Clause ?

I believe it's 0.

How many cases was Norm Eisen involved with ?

It's more than 0.
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9039 on: July 23, 2026, 11:28:00 AM »
Potential Conflicts of Interests Matter.

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The Emoluments Clauses are two distinct anti-corruption provisions in the U.S. Constitution designed to prevent federal officeholders from accepting financial benefits, gifts, or titles from foreign entities or the government without congressional consent.

1. Foreign Emoluments Clause
Found in Article I, Section 9, Clause 8, this clause prevents any person holding an "Office of Profit or Trust" under the United States from accepting any present, emolument, office, or title of any kind from any king, prince, or foreign state without the consent of Congress.

Purpose: To shield U.S. officials and the President against corrupting foreign influences, covert bribery, and conflicts of interest.

2. Domestic Emoluments Clause
Found in Article II, Section 1, Clause 7, this clause applies specifically to the President. It states that the President shall receive a fixed compensation for their services, which cannot be increased or diminished by Congress during their term, and they cannot receive any other "Emolument" from the United States or any individual state.

Purpose: To isolate the President from the potentially corrupting influence of Congress or individual states, ensuring the executive branch remains independent.
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9040 on: July 23, 2026, 11:33:04 AM »
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Whether Donald Trump violated the Emoluments Clauses is an unresolved legal and constitutional question. Critics and ethics experts argue his business empire’s dealings with foreign and domestic governments were violations, while Trump’s legal team maintained that standard market transactions do not constitute "emoluments".

Because the Supreme Court dismissed the active lawsuits against him as moot when he left office, the courts never issued a definitive ruling on whether his actions violated the Constitution.

The primary constitutional arguments include:The Foreign Emoluments Clause: This restricts federal officials from accepting payments, benefits, or gifts from foreign states without congressional approval. Watchdog groups like Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) sued, alleging that foreign officials patronizing Trump properties (such as his hotels) generated unconstitutional profits.

The Domestic Emoluments Clause: This prohibits the president from receiving any emolument from the federal government or any state, other than their established salary. Plaintiffs alleged this was violated when government agencies and officials spent taxpayer money at his properties.
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Re: wtf is wrong with the right?
« Reply #9041 on: July 23, 2026, 01:24:06 PM »
Do you have a list of the court cases with decisions, other than moot, resulting in violations of the Emoluments Clause ?

I believe it's 0.

How many cases was Norm Eisen involved with ?

It's more than 0.
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« Reply #9042 on: July 23, 2026, 05:36:47 PM »
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« Reply #9043 on: July 23, 2026, 05:43:41 PM »
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The most prominent active case involving Donald Trump and the Emoluments Clauses is Sistrunk Seeds v. Trump. Filed in May 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, this lawsuit accuses Trump of violating the Domestic Emoluments Clause through a land transaction in Miami.

Case Specifics:

Plaintiffs: Sistrunk Seeds Inc., Miami residents, and a student.

Defendants: Donald J. Trump, The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Core Allegation: The plaintiffs allege that a Miami-Dade College land deal allocated for an extravagant presidential library and hotel/entertainment project constitutes an unconstitutional gift of value, violating the Domestic Emoluments Clause. The lawsuit asks a federal judge to void the transaction.
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« Reply #9044 on: July 23, 2026, 06:08:29 PM »
Quote from: No one in Mn on July 22, 2026, 05:49:33 AM
It was mentioned in his video.
You keep using the word 'harassed'.

 
Independent investigative journalist Nick Shirley uses aggressive in-person confrontation and hidden-camera tactics, "ambushing" staff outside of business facilities he suspects of misusing taxpayer funds.

*On-Camera Confrontations: Shirley and his crew arrive mid-day at publicly funded businesses (such as daycares or hospice centers) and aggressively question staff about attendance and business operations.

*Recording Without Permission: He routinely films employees, bystanders, and building interiors—often after being explicitly denied permission to record or asked to leave the premises.

*Public Accusations: Shirley broadcasts these confrontations to millions of followers across social media platforms like X and YouTube, publicly naming the businesses and accusing the owners/workers of committing "fraud".

*Immigrant and community rights groups, along with impacted business owners, argue these methods amount to dangerous harassment, intimidation, and vigilantism that disproportionately target minority-led and immigrant businesses.

It appears nearly all the harassed daycares were operating as normal. Shirley interpreted normal security procedures as signs of guilt. Three daycares later sued the state,
claiming they were unfairly penalized or targeted due to the online outrage.

At least one was actually guilty. Some seem to think this justifies his reckless tactics..
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