The disorienting nature of gaslighting.

[berg80]

That's a big part of this for me. There are the ideas and the goals on one and, and there is the absolutely juvenile behavior on the other, the behaviors that are alienating both Americans and our former global friends and allies. Two entirely different things.

I don't get it. There is no logical reason for so aggressively alienating people when you don't need to. It's counterproductive.

I don't understand why we need the second one. But they sure seem to.

Most Americans support the concept of greater government efficiency. But not the way it's being pursued. The fact that trump is circumventing Congress should tell us a lot.

 

[berg80]

And normal Jews find it offensive when Islamic terrorists DELIBERATELY break into a kibbutz to torture to death innocent women and children in the most horrific, agonizing ways possible.

With a name like “Berg,” I hope you’re not one of these Jews who side with the antisemites, advancing even more hate against us.

Everyone understands the Oct. 7 attacks were barbaric. It doesn't justify killing over 40K people, the majority of which are noncombatants.

 

[Lisa558]

That's a big part of this for me. There are the ideas and the goals on one and, and there is the absolutely juvenile behavior on the other, the behaviors that are alienating both Americans and our former global friends and allies. Two entirely different things.

I don't get it. There is no logical reason for so aggressively alienating people when you don't need to. It's counterproductive.

I don't understand why we need the second one. But they sure seem to.

You mean like the way Democrats have alienated Trump voters by saying they’re Nazis and racists?

 

[MagicMike]

The far-left activist judges need to be reigned in.

In what world is it normal for a judge to try to stop the deportation of criminal aliens and return the flights of violent thugs back to America?

Due process is a real thing. It's in the Constitution. You should read up on it.
When accused of a crime a person is still afforded the constitutional right to due process.
Even in a deportation hearing there is still a due process procedure required.
Next you will say something like "due process only applies to American citizens," but you would be wrong.
Our Declaration of Independence makes it clear that ALL "rights" come from God and are bestowed equally upon ALL people. In other words these "rights" are not something "given" by the government to anyone.
All you have to do to have these rights is to be born.
So it is possible that Trump is violating the right to due process in his deportation procedures. If this is the case then yes, he needs to be challenged in court. Once you let a tyrant start trampling on constitutional rights it's only a matter of time before YOUR rights are next.

 

[berg80]

You mean like the way Democrats have alienated Trump voters by saying they’re Nazis and racists?

But you realize some are racists, right?

 

[berg80]

So it is possible that Trump is violating the right to due process in his deportation procedures.

It's not a matter in dispute. There has been no due process. That's why trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, which requires no due process but is not applicable unless war has been declared.

 

[Dragonlady]

The far-left activist judges need to be reigned in.

In what world is it normal for a judge to try to stop the deportation of criminal aliens and return the flights of violent thugs back to America?

There are no "far-left activist judges" to be reigned in. There is a far right President who is disregarding the law and the Constitution who most definitely needs to be "reigned in", and since Congress has collapsed and abrogate its power to Trump, the Judiciary is your last line of defense.

In what world is it normal to deport people who haven't been charged with crimes, and who are in the country legally, without due process.

If these people are as bad as Trump claims, it should be easy to prove, shouldn't it. But if, as the families are claiming, these people have nothing to do with gangs, they should have their day in court.

No President in history has sought to do what Trump is trying, and he needs to be stopped if you're to remain a "free" people. Trump is now trying to supress free speech, and any criticism of his regime.

 

[Lisa558]

But you realize some are racists, right?

Some Democrats are, as well. And certainly some are antisemitic. it’s a bigger problem on the Democrat side - as they fight to keep a HAMAS supporter from Syria here as he incites even more violence against Jews.

You didn’t answer: are YOU a Jew?

 

[Mac1958]

You mean like the way Democrats have alienated Trump voters by saying they’re Nazis and racists?

No, I mean you people and your juvenile leaders. I know you don't like that, but changing the subject won't work. Too bad.

 

[Lisa558]

No, I mean you people and your juvenile leaders. I know you don't like that, but changing the subject won't work. Too bad.

Juvenile leaders?! Your leaders scream threats, and the man you were about to vote wears diapers.

 

[imawhosure]

Juvenile leaders?! Your leaders scream threats, and the man you were about to vote wears diapers.

Hey Lisa, doesn't the burning of Tesla's and their dealerships, have an eerie comparison to Kristallnacht circa 1930s?

Hmmmm, who looks like the Nazi's in all reality? THEY DO!

 

[Lisa558]

Hey Lisa, doesn't the burning of Tesla's and their dealerships, have an eerie comparison to Kristallnacht circa 1930s?

Hmmmm, who looks like the Nazi's in all reality? THEY DO!

….and that’s to say nothing of them marching around campus screaming “Death to Jews!” and the college presidents saying it can be OK depending on context.

 

[Dragonlady]

You mean like the way Democrats have alienated Trump voters by saying they’re Nazis and racists?

But YOU in particular are most definitely a nazi racist. You keep talking about black people as your inferiors - intellectually and morally. And then you complain that white supremacists are also anti-semites. You keep voting against your own best interests.

Not very bright of you.

 

[Dragonlady]

….and that’s to say nothing of them marching around campus screaming “Death to Jews!” and the college presidents saying it can be OK depending on context.

How is that different to you shouting death to Democrats??? No rights for blacks???

When YOU claim murder of their people is within your rights, why is the opposite not true????

You reap who YOU have sewn against blacks, and other racial minorities. You spew hate at people, you get hate right back at you.

 

[imawhosure]

How is that different to you shouting death to Democrats??? No rights for blacks???

When YOU claim murder of their people is within your rights, why is the opposite not true????

You reap who YOU have sewn against blacks, and other racial minorities. You spew hate at people, you get hate right back at you.

I want to know what news feed your watching, because I have never seen that, lol!

 

[IM2]

Dems are unable to understand why the country opposes them. Lawless judges, willful dismissal of a national election by the people. Willful undermining of the fairly elected president. Lies, propaganda, architecting the invasion of 15 million illegals who prey on American citizens. Degenerate MEN competing in women's sports gravely injuring women. None of this registers in the Dem brain as wrong.

The country doesn't oppose Democrats. Right now the country is opposing what Trump is doing. Nothing you say has been done. You are the proof of gaslighting.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Gaslighting is defined as the manipulation of someone into questioning their own perception of reality.

It’s not just impeachments. Republicans are eyeing other ways to rein in federal judges.​

House Republicans don’t have the votes to impeach any federal judges. But a growing number of hard-liners is discussing several other legislative options as GOP leaders search for a release valve for the MAGA fury building over recent court rulings checking President Donald Trump.

Top Republicans are likely to put at least one bill, California Rep. Darrell Issa’s “No Rogue Rulings Act,” on the floor in early April, according to two people granted anonymity to discuss scheduling plans. The legislation would crack down on the ability of lower-court judges to issue far-reaching injunctions.

House Republicans have filed impeachment resolutions targeting four district judges, including one this week targeting the jurist who sought to block Trump’s effort to deport alleged gang members to El Salvador. Trump publicly backed the impeachment push, and Musk quickly fanned the flames on X, his social-media platform, calling the deportations ruling part of a “judicial coup.”

But there is widespread recognition inside the House GOP that impeachments — besides being costly in time and political capital — do not have the votes to succeed given Republicans’ narrow majority. That has prompted GOP hard-liners to back-channel with Trump allies on alternatives they could push across the House floor.

“Activist judges, particularly in D.C., think that they are the Trump resistance — the Trump political resistance,” said Mike Davis, a close Trump ally who runs an outside judicial advocacy group. “What they are doing is lawless and dangerous, and it must be stopped.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/21/congress-judges-gop-impeachments-injunctions-026855

I've pointed out a number of times how effective the Right has been in creating specious, counter factual narratives to address political vulnerabilities. Karl Rove was expert at it. Bush had a weakness relative to John Kerry over their respective service in the military. Kerry went to war in Vietnam, George stayed home and pretended to be a pilot in the ANG. So Kerry got swift boated, problem solved. trump's epic corruption and law breaking leading up to the 2024 election needed obfuscation. So the Right fabricated a fiction that he was the victim of persecution.

Darrel Issa, in Orwellian fashion, has introduced a bill named the "No Rogue Rulings Act" to deal with judges making rulings on rogue EO's and directives coming from the regime. How very diabolically clever. Some trump ally said of judges, “What they are doing is lawless and dangerous, and it must be stopped.” I can hardly think of a better way to describe what trump and Co have been attempting. Joe Biden was accused of weaponizing the DoJ because it tried to respond to trump's lawlessness. A preemptive strike to provide cover for trump turning Pam Bondi in to his personal attack dog and protector.

Justice Dept. Tries to Intervene on Trump’s Behalf in Jan. 6 Lawsuits​

The department employed a maneuver that could protect the president from legal and financial consequences in a series of civil suits.

Justice Dept. Tries to Intervene on Trump’s Behalf in Jan. 6 Lawsuits

The department employed a maneuver that could protect the president from legal and financial consequences in a series of civil suits.

www.nytimes.com

Every utterance coming from the regime requires independent, critical thought. Because the construct it's trying to create doesn't match objective reality. Is a policy induced slowdown in the economy and the resultant decline in the stock market a "healthy correction?" In trumpworld it is. Are rulings blocking the regime's unconstitutional actions coming from "activist judges?" Or is it necessary to discredit the rulings in order to manipulate the public's perception of what is happening.

Even GOP-appointed judges are resisting Trump's agenda​

Jen Psaki: Why even GOP-appointed judges are resisting Trump's agenda

Plus, a list of key ongoing and upcoming court cases and a very special new podcast in this week’s 3-Minute Read from Jen Psaki.

www.msnbc.com

Gaslighting is defined as the manipulation of someone into questioning their own perception of reality.

You've also been sniffing to much gas.

 

[Nobody911]

Gaslighting is defined as the manipulation of someone into questioning their own perception of reality.

It’s not just impeachments. Republicans are eyeing other ways to rein in federal judges.​

House Republicans don’t have the votes to impeach any federal judges. But a growing number of hard-liners is discussing several other legislative options as GOP leaders search for a release valve for the MAGA fury building over recent court rulings checking President Donald Trump.

Top Republicans are likely to put at least one bill, California Rep. Darrell Issa’s “No Rogue Rulings Act,” on the floor in early April, according to two people granted anonymity to discuss scheduling plans. The legislation would crack down on the ability of lower-court judges to issue far-reaching injunctions.

House Republicans have filed impeachment resolutions targeting four district judges, including one this week targeting the jurist who sought to block Trump’s effort to deport alleged gang members to El Salvador. Trump publicly backed the impeachment push, and Musk quickly fanned the flames on X, his social-media platform, calling the deportations ruling part of a “judicial coup.”

But there is widespread recognition inside the House GOP that impeachments — besides being costly in time and political capital — do not have the votes to succeed given Republicans’ narrow majority. That has prompted GOP hard-liners to back-channel with Trump allies on alternatives they could push across the House floor.

“Activist judges, particularly in D.C., think that they are the Trump resistance — the Trump political resistance,” said Mike Davis, a close Trump ally who runs an outside judicial advocacy group. “What they are doing is lawless and dangerous, and it must be stopped.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/21/congress-judges-gop-impeachments-injunctions-026855

I've pointed out a number of times how effective the Right has been in creating specious, counter factual narratives to address political vulnerabilities. Karl Rove was expert at it. Bush had a weakness relative to John Kerry over their respective service in the military. Kerry went to war in Vietnam, George stayed home and pretended to be a pilot in the ANG. So Kerry got swift boated, problem solved. trump's epic corruption and law breaking leading up to the 2024 election needed obfuscation. So the Right fabricated a fiction that he was the victim of persecution.

Darrel Issa, in Orwellian fashion, has introduced a bill named the "No Rogue Rulings Act" to deal with judges making rulings on rogue EO's and directives coming from the regime. How very diabolically clever. Some trump ally said of judges, “What they are doing is lawless and dangerous, and it must be stopped.” I can hardly think of a better way to describe what trump and Co have been attempting. Joe Biden was accused of weaponizing the DoJ because it tried to respond to trump's lawlessness. A preemptive strike to provide cover for trump turning Pam Bondi in to his personal attack dog and protector.

Justice Dept. Tries to Intervene on Trump’s Behalf in Jan. 6 Lawsuits​

The department employed a maneuver that could protect the president from legal and financial consequences in a series of civil suits.

Justice Dept. Tries to Intervene on Trump’s Behalf in Jan. 6 Lawsuits

The department employed a maneuver that could protect the president from legal and financial consequences in a series of civil suits.

www.nytimes.com

Every utterance coming from the regime requires independent, critical thought. Because the construct it's trying to create doesn't match objective reality. Is a policy induced slowdown in the economy and the resultant decline in the stock market a "healthy correction?" In trumpworld it is. Are rulings blocking the regime's unconstitutional actions coming from "activist judges?" Or is it necessary to discredit the rulings in order to manipulate the public's perception of what is happening.

Even GOP-appointed judges are resisting Trump's agenda​

Jen Psaki: Why even GOP-appointed judges are resisting Trump's agenda

Plus, a list of key ongoing and upcoming court cases and a very special new podcast in this week’s 3-Minute Read from Jen Psaki.

www.msnbc.com

Gaslighting is defined as the manipulation of someone into questioning their own perception of reality.

If the Republican party still worships moneyocracy, their candidates will undoubtedly lose. Money can't buy all American voters! Lol.

The concept of a "No Rogue Rulings Act" aimed at stopping judges from doing their jobs would face significant challenges due to the system of checks and balances embedded in the U.S. Constitution. Here's why such an act would likely be ineffective:

Checks and Balances System

The U.S. government is structured into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch has powers that check the actions of the other branches, ensuring no single branch dominates the others124.

Legislative Branch (Congress): Makes laws, approves presidential appointments, and can impeach judges and the president13.

Executive Branch (President): Enforces laws, vetoes legislation, and appoints judges with Senate approval16.

Judicial Branch (Courts): Interprets laws, declares laws unconstitutional, and ensures judicial independence through life tenure15.

Judicial Independence

Judges are protected by life tenure and security of compensation, which ensures their independence from political pressures5. This independence allows them to make rulings based on legal principles rather than political considerations.

Constitutional Protections

Any attempt to restrict judges' ability to perform their duties would likely be unconstitutional. The Constitution grants the judicial branch the power to interpret laws and declare them unconstitutional, which is a fundamental aspect of checks and balances24.

Legal Challenges

If a "No Rogue Rulings Act" were passed, it would likely face legal challenges. The judicial branch could declare such an act unconstitutional if it interferes with their ability to interpret laws and ensure constitutional compliance36.

Conclusion

Given the robust system of checks and balances and the constitutional protections afforded to the judicial branch, any attempt to restrict judges' roles through legislation like a "No Rogue Rulings Act" would face significant legal and constitutional hurdles. Such efforts would likely be unsuccessful in stopping judges from performing their duties.

sources:
1. Checks and Balances
2. Separation of Powers
3. LibGuides: The Sources of Federal Law: The System of Checks and Balances
4. Checks and balances | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
5. https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S1-3-1/ALDE_00013290/
6. The Balance of Government: Our Government's SEESAW | Harry S. Truman
7. Separation of Powers in Action - U.S. v. Alvarez
8. Crash Course Government and Politics | Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government #3 | Episode 3

 

[westwall]

you do it too berg....

Gaslighting is a berg specialty.

 

[MagicMike]

Juvenile leaders?! Your leaders scream threats, and the man you were about to vote wears diapers.

How do you know Trump isn't wearing diapwrs?