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One of the worst things our country ever did was to allow the Central Bankers to take of off the Gold Standard… But it was the best thing to happen to the corrupt bankers‚ as they printed money to infinity and got filthy rich! But….are they getting ready to flip the script on the public once again? As the system they have completely destroyed through unlimited money printing is set to collapse‚ I’m seeing reports that they might be ready to go BACK to a Gold Standard. Crazy right? I have to show you this short 2 minute video from the Black Swan Capitalist who perfectly nails this. And then keep reading for a solution YOU can implement right now to keep you and your family safe! He says not only is the plan in place‚ but simulations have been run and if and when that happens it would result in a necessary gold price of anywhere from $10‚000 to $60‚000 per ounce! For those not great at math‚ from today’s price of $1‚955 that would be anywhere from a 400% to a 2‚900%+ gain! Wow! But not only that but there was one line that jumped out at me…. He said‚ quote:  “Those who put their money in gold and silver will be just fine and make incredible gains‚ meanwhile those who trusted the Government and kept their money in US Dollars will be utterly wiped out.” That rung very true to me. When has “trusting the Government” ever paid off? This is EXACTLY the kind of thing they would do‚ and revel in it! It’s Ronald Reagan’s famous quote: So with that in mind‚ watch this clip and understand what might be JUST around the corner…. Central #banks have been quietly buying #gold in preparation for a gold revaluation‚ which sets the stage for a new reserve currency They’ve also partnered with #Ripple so they can #tokenize those reseve assets on the #blockchain where #XRP will play a key role in achieving this pic.twitter.com/4k793CNvD0 — Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) November 7‚ 2023 Bo Polny has been on my show several times in the last few months and he keeps telling you the same thing. Have you heard those interviews? He was just one two days ago with me and he continues to sound the alarm that the dollar looks ready to absolutely PLUNGE…. And the results will be ugly. More on that here if you haven’t seen it:  https://wltreport.com/2023/09/28/when-this-happens-dollar-your-life-will-completely/ So would it surprise you that the Elites and the Central Bankers are telling you to trust the US Dollar and they spent the last 50 years selling you on that narrative‚ only to be doing the exact OPPOSITE themselves and getting ready to sell you down the river? Or is that EXACTLY how they operate? Jordan Peterson exposed this recently and it’s very relevant: Jordan Peterson: Here’s Why Banks Are Buying Up All of the Gold JUST LIKE I’VE BEEN TELLING YOU! I’ve got a fascinating one for you today… I’ve got Jordan Peterson and Peter Schiff in a fascinating conversation about the Value of Gold. And it’s not just some academic debate. This could very soon be one of the most important things in your world when the U.S. Dollar crashes and gets its value cut in half….or worse. These guys know what they’re talking about and this short 8 minute clip is definitely worth your time to watch. I always say this: don’t listen to what the “Elites” tell you….watch what they are DOING. And what are they doing? Stacking gold and silver. As much as they can get their hands on. Look‚ I hope I’m wrong but I think we’re in for a massive event that is going to destroy bank accounts and destroy the U.S. Dollar. So what happens to YOU when that happens? Watch this and then scroll down for how I can help you stay safe right now…. Watch: So‚ what can YOU do to protect yourself? To protect your family? To stay safe? Simple: you need to get some #Gold or #Silver in your own possession. It’s called “physical” gold and silver. Not paper traded garbage on the stock exchanges that isn’t backed by anything. Don’t touch that stuff. I have two special hook-ups for you. Both involve PHYSICAL gold and silver. Because if you do NOTHING else‚ make sure you own “physical” gold and silver‚ not paper contracts. The paper contracts (like stock ticker SLV and GLD) could very well go POOF one day and disappear or go to zero‚ because they’re not actually backed by the gold and silver they claim to represent. It’s a massive game of musical chairs out there and when the music stops (and I think it will stop soon…) people who only own paper might find themselves owning something not worth the paper it’s literally written on. Now…WHERE do you get physical gold and silver and how do you know it’s real and safe? And that you’re getting the best price? Oh‚ and how about personal one-on-one real customer service? You know‚ like you were some Big Wig millionaire at Goldman Sachs who could just call their personal banker and get help? That’s what I’m about to tell you.   I have two killer connections for you… The first is for purchasing gold and silver bullion. That means bulk bars. That’s the cheapest and most economical way to do it‚ to stretch your dollar into as much gold and silver as possible. The website is called WLT Precious Metals and when you see my logo in the top left-hand corner‚ you’ll know you’re in the right place. You’ll get a personal phone call with Ira Bershatsky (or someone on his team) and they will work with you free of charge for as long as needed to answer any questions you have and get you taken care of. How about that! You don’t see that much anymore‚ but Ira and his team pride themselves on good old-fashioned real customers service: No sales pitch‚ just real‚ actual help. And the best prices you will find. Here’s the only disclaimer I will give you: because they do pride themselves on dedicated service‚ it might take a few days before you get a phone call back.  Just be patient. Good things come to those who wait! You can contact Ira and WLT Precious Metals here. Ok‚ that was #1. Now I want to tell you about option #2. An equally great company‚ I am so happy to be working with these guys. This next company is called Genesis Gold and this is for people who want to purchase real physical gold or silver in their IRAs (Investment Retirement Accounts). You know what the beauty of that is? TAX FREE baby! I’m not a tax advisor‚ but that’s a general oversimplification. Never pay more taxes than you are legally required to pay. And that’s why I love getting gold and silver in my IRA (and why I hold a large chunk in an IRA myself!). There’s so much to love about Genesis Gold‚ starting with the fact they are proudly and un-ashamedly Christina! They call it “Faith-Driven Stewardship” and they put it right on the homepage of their website along with a quote from Ezekiel: Wealth Preservation With Gold &; Silver – The Genesis Gold IRA By your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself‚ and have gathered Gold and Silver into your treasuries – EZEKIEL 28:4 Genesis Gold Group believes the Bible gives clues on how man-made currencies (paper money) represent instability‚ and a lack of virtue and encourages living wastefully in excess. Conflicts have beleaguered us since the dawn of civilization‚ and they can all be encapsulated into one battle. The battle is between currency‚ man-made paper‚ and gold and silver — the two precious metals found in our Earth’s crust‚ sent to us by our Lord to use as money. Man-made currency always leads nations down the path to increased war‚ greed‚ and ultimate collapse. History has shown that abandoning gold and silver has always been a bad idea. Gold and Silver enforce discipline‚ nurture self-constraint‚ self-reliance‚ and balance‚ and lead to confidence‚ a restrained government‚ and a more stable foreign policy. Genesis Gold Group believes in empowering faith-driven stewardship with Gold &; Silver are an integral part of a balanced portfolio. Protecting your finances with precious metals has never been more crucial during these trying times. With a combined 50-plus years in the precious metals industry‚ let your Genesis gold and silver experts guide you through the simplicity of asset protection and growth with our Genesis Gold IRA. Sincerely‚ Genesis Gold Group Empowering Faith-Driven Stewardship Oh….and they’re VERY good at what they do. You also get physical gold and silver with Genesis‚ believe it or not!  The gold and silver is purchased for you (in whatever combination of coins and bars you prefer‚ a picture taken and sent to you‚ and then stored safely in a vault for you! I love what these guys are doing. Here’s more on why gold and silver in your IRA are so powerful: You can contact Genesis Gold here. They are also very backed up with record demand‚ so you may have to wait a bit‚ but someone WILL get in touch with you for personal customer service and assistance! Tell ’em Noah sent ya!

THIS ARTICLE UPDATED WITH 3-DAY BLACK FRIDAY SALE — ENDS TODAY‚ DON’T MISS! Hey friends! Noah here‚ mind if I show you “behind the curtain” for a moment? As you know‚ we operate this website and make it 100% FREE to read to all 5 million people who trust us to deliver the news each month. Always have‚ always will! I hate paywalls‚ and we will never put one up. But…..while we give full access to all our reporting away for free‚ we have very real costs associated with running this site — web hosting‚ email hosting‚ writers‚ editors‚ researchers‚ and on and on! In fact‚ it costs us over 5-figures PER MONTH just to keep the lights on and the website up! Why do I tell you that? Because the only way we’re able to cover those costs and stay in business is through advertisements on the site. So why do I tell you all of that? Because I made a decision very early on that I wouldn’t work as an affiliate for any company if I didn’t truly love their product and feel like it could make YOUR life better if I told you about it! That’s been my deal with myself since the beginning and it’s served us really well. Which is why I’m excited to tell you about VuTV+ again today… I’ve told you about them before‚ but I think now is an especially good time to tell you about them again. Because Joe Biden has wrecked this Country and many people are not able to stay above water. EVERYTHING is more expensive now‚ sometimes by 2x or 3x what it was under Trump! But we’re not making more at work‚ so we’re getting squeezed. One small thing that might help is checking out my friends over at VuTV+. You can cut your cable or Dish or whatever TV service you have (and I would bet you’re paying over $100 for it and not super happy with the quality you get anyway) and I can hook you up with something BETTER for only $15.95/month. Yes‚ really! That price ends October 31‚ so if you want to get that special deal you do have to act quickly‚ but why wait? Instead of shelling out $150+ to a big company that doesn’t really like you in the first place and cancels all the pro-Trump channels like OANN and Newsmax‚ you can get this for less than $20 a month and get all the channels back that you lost recently! Nice‚ right? Oh‚ and they’ve made a TON of upgrades to the system recently. Yes‚ early on it was a bit buggy but they’ve reinvested and fixed those problems. They’ve also added additional customer service reps to assist you in case you do run into any problems. I have always loved what they do at VuTV+ but I stopped talking about them for a while until they fixed these problems. Now they’re fixed and it’s totally awesome! So how do you feel about saving $100+ a month? Exactly‚ it’s great! See it here: Now I wanted to answer some of the most common questions I get when people emailing me about wanting to switch over… Will the App work on my Fire Stick‚ Roku‚ Smart TV and Mobile Phone? Yes‚ the VU TV+ app and Nora Go app run the VU TV+ content and are available on your Smart TV‚ Android‚ Apple‚ Roku and Fire Stick/TV devices Where can I find the App? The VUTV+ app is available in the app stores for Android‚ Amazon Fire‚ Apple‚ Samsung Smart TVs‚ and WebOS Smart TVs. The app may not have a compatible version listed for Smart TVs with a manufacturing date prior to 2017. Can I watch on My PC (Windows or MAC) Yes‚ VU tv+ is available on your PC via our partner app‚ Nora GO. Download “Nora Go” for your computer by searching “Nora Go How Many Devices re included in the Subscription? Your account automatically includes the ability to use your subscription login on 3 devices and watch on 3 devices simultaneously. You may have up to 4 active devices on one subscription. Your 4th login can be purchased for an additional $3 per month as an addon option during  checkout or can be added to your subscription at any time How does the whole home DVR work? Our DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is automatically recording programming from 6am to midnight 7 days at a time for all Entertainment‚ National Networks‚ Lifestyle and Children’s channels‚ 2 days for Sports and 90 minutes to 120 minutes for News. You can view the recording for each channel by going to navigation bar in the app and selecting Catch Up. Can I rewind or pause Live TV? Yes‚ all live TV channels can be paused or rewound with your remote control. Do I Need Special Equipment and Does A Technician Need to Come To My House? No‚ our service is delivered via our app and viewed on you TV or handheld device via you internet or mobile data service. No special rental equipment is necessary. 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We also added an English 24 hour news channel from Iran‚ Press TV which has reporters inside the Gaza Strip. We are monitoring both of these channels and at this time we feel that they do provide reliable breaking news coverage from the ground. We have also recently added Great American Family and Up TV. Both of these channels offer seasonal wholesome programming for families and are beginning to broadcast original Christmas/ Halloween programming. Combined with our line-up of Hallmark Channels and Great American Country‚ we have hours of seasonal programming that is in very high demand during the fall/Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Hope that helps! I know those are the questions I see asked the most‚ but let me know if you have a different one and I will seek out the answers for you. See it here: Here’s more… Switch To VuTV+ Now‚ Get OANN‚ Save Hundreds Each Month! [Limited Time Only] PRO TIP: use the Email button above to email yourself this article so you don’t lose it! How much do you pay for CableTV or Satellite TV? Do you have DirecTV? Dish? Cable? Charter? Need to free up $100 a month in your budget? Then this is for you! Most people pay over $100/month for this nonsense and then they end up losing the channels they actually WANT to watch. Like OANN. Ever since AT&;T/DirecTV cancelled (or threatened to cancel?) One America News Network (OANN) from their lineup‚ I have been telling you all about a new company called VuTV+. I love what they do! More on that in a moment and a big announcement to share with you. First‚ here is the news about AT&;T/DirecTV: Today I cancelled DirecTv. Customer for 20 years but after they announced they were dropping OANN I’m DONE with them. If you’re a Patriot and have AT&;T please do the same. We have to stop this B.S.! The rep I spoke to told me several customers were dropping DirecTv. Join us! — Another Deplorable (@AlanShep3) February 1‚ 2022 If @DIRECTV cancels @OANN then we and many others will be cancelling @DIRECTV Stand up for #OANN — Frog Whisperer (@Green_thumbzz) February 8‚ 2022 Even President Trump has talked about it: NEW! President Donald J. Trump: “If AT&;T/DirecTV cancels OAN‚ I hope that everyone will boycott and cancel DirecTV. It is a very popular channel‚ far more popular than most would understand‚ and they are being treated horribly by the Radical Left lunatics running the networks. pic.twitter.com/6aRoZLD3ER — Liz Harrington (@realLizUSA) February 8‚ 2022 From Bloomberg: DirecTV‚ one of the largest U.S. pay-TV providers‚ plans to drop One America News Network‚ dealing a major blow to the conservative channel that’s been criticized for spreading misinformation and had a loyal fan in former President Donald Trump. The satellite-TV provider has notified OAN’s owner‚ Herring Networks Inc.‚ that it plans to stop carrying the company’s two channels when their contract expires. Herring Networks also owns AWE‚ a lifestyle channel that stands for “A Wealth of Entertainment.” “We informed Herring Networks that‚ following a routine internal review‚ we do not plan to enter into a new contract when our current agreement expires‚” the company said in an emailed statement to Bloomberg News. So now let me tell you about the solution and how you can save $100/month or more! It’s called Vu.TV+ and I think you’re gonna LOVE it! It’s normally $18.95/month (plus a free 3-day trial)‚ and you can watch almost any channel you want! But right now it’s even better…with “Switch and Save” you can get it for $15.95/month! Can’t do that with Cable or Dish! See it here: Check this out…here’s what they have for News: OANN… Newsmax… FoxNews… BlazeTV… Even InfoWars! For the ladies‚ yes Bravo is included…plus all of these: And here’s the latest big announcement today… They’ve just added all of these channels to‚ all for the same price! And to the person who asked me if they have the Hallmark Channel…they do! Several of them! Here’s another huge reason why I love this company…they have a Christian Mission at their core! We are a company rooted in Christian values that serves families of all faiths with affordable entertainment content. We recognize the changes in our world brought on by the recent pandemic and the changes in technology have had an impact on people’s finances and how we rely on and use media. We welcome the opportunity to assist the faith community in sharing their content through our app technology and within an environment of quality content that families of all faiths enjoy. 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Flag redesign commission member blasts process as ‘absurd’ and a ‘colossal waste of time’ Others criticized any potential incorporation of the state motto “L’etoile du Nord” or the statehood date of “1858” into a new state seal or flag as “hurtful” to many with indigenous backgrounds. A lengthy deliberation Tuesday among 13 Minnesotans tasked with selecting a new state flag and seal at times devolved into argument and confusion among some‚ with one member of the State Emblems Redesign Commission calling it “a colossal waste of time” for those who submitted the designs. Others criticized any potential incorporation of the state motto “L’etoile du Nord” or the statehood date of “1858” into a new state seal or flag as “hurtful” to many with indigenous backgrounds. Read More… DONATE to A.F. Branco Cartoons – Tips accepted and appreciated – $1.00 – $5.00 – $25.00 – $50.00 – it all helps to fund this website and keep the cartoons coming. Also Venmo @AFBranco – THANK YOU! A.F. Branco has taken his two greatest passions (art and politics) and translated them into cartoons that have been popular all over the country in various news outlets‚ including NewsMax‚ Fox News‚ MSNBC‚ CBS‚ ABC‚ and “The Washington Post.” He has been recognized by such personalities as Rep. Devin Nunes‚ Dinesh D’Souza‚ James Woods‚ Chris Salcedo‚ Sarah Palin‚ Larry Elder‚ Lars Larson‚ Rush Limbaugh‚ and President Trump

These days‚ Bryan Basset lends his bluesy licks to Foghat‚ having served as the band’s lead guitarist since the departure of Rod Price in 1999‚ and he became even more integral after the death of “Lonesome” Dave Peverett in 2000. But before then‚ Bassett was best known as a member of the ‘70s cult group Wild Cherry‚ who you might recall for their enduring funk-rock hit‚ “Play That Funky Music.” As for Bassett‚ he plays the uber-recognizable guitar figure that opens the track—Bassett’s time with Wild Cherry continued through the ‘70s before he moved into the producer’s chain in the The post Bryan Bassett of Foghat: 10 Albums That Changed My Life appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

As part of its endless cycle of being scandalized by Donald Trump‚ PBS NewsHour correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez interviewed liberal Harvard professor Laurence Tribe. She presented him as a "constitutional scholar" on Tuesday to explain how apparently wrong it was for a judge to rule Trump was eligible to be on the 2024 ballot in Colorado. Leftists sought to ban him from the ballot on 14th Amendment grounds for what the Constitution terms “shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the Constitution when he encouraged his backers to come to Washington and protest his 2020 re-election defeat on January 6. PBS renewed its recent habit of using a single source to amplify a fringe liberal or anti-Trump argument. Host Amna Nawaz set the table for the feast of electoral meddling‚ Democrat style. Nawaz: A Civil War-era clause in the Constitution is at the center of a major legal question for 2024: Is former President Donald Trump qualified to be on the ballot? From there‚ correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez pushed the Democratic talking points‚ skipping the shocking nature of the attempt to knock a former president off a major party’s ballot. Laura Barron-Lopez: ….On Friday‚ a Colorado district judge ruled that Trump did engage in an insurrection by inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol‚ but said the little-known clause doesn't apply to the presidency….The judge ruled that Trump engaged in an insurrection‚ a notable ruling‚ but that‚ for the purposes of the 14th Amendment‚ the president is not -- quote -- "an officer of the United States." To the average person‚ that might be pretty confusing‚ that every other public official‚ senator‚ congressmember‚ qualifies under this‚ but the president doesn't. Can you explain that? Tribe agreed it was confusing and was all for removing Trump‚ the leading Republican candidate‚ off the Colorado ballot and presumably other state ballots as well‚ which sounds more than a bit like trying to overturn an election before it takes place. Laurence Tribe‚ Professor‚ Harvard Law School: ….There was a great deal of evidence‚ on the basis of which she carefully found‚ by clear and convincing evidence‚ that Donald Trump‚ not only on January 6‚ but in the lead-up to January 6‚ having taken an oath to support the Constitution‚ turned against it and engaged in an insurrection against it. But‚ amazingly‚ she said‚ the language of the 14th Amendment‚ which was designed to protect the country and protect democracy from insurrectionists who had taken an oath to the Constitution‚ exempts the president. She said that that may sound preposterous. And it does‚ because it is. The language clearly covers the presidency as an office under the Constitution…. Barron-Lopez asked Tribe a leading question and got the overheated answer she no doubt wanted. Barron-Lopez: If these challenges to former President Trump's qualification fail‚ and if Trump is granted absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election‚ which is something that he's arguing in the federal January 6 case‚ what does that mean for the presidency and accountability? Tribe: Well‚ if that were to happen -- and I very much hope it doesn't -- it would turn the presidency into a dictatorship. It would basically mean that the revolution that we fought against King George failed‚ and that the American experiment in constitutional democracy‚ with no one being above the law‚ lasted 225 years‚ and then ended. I don't want that to happen. I think it would be a disaster for the freedom of every one of us to have anybody completely above the law. We have in this case someone who said he would terminate the Constitution. He will make his presidency about vengeance. It's what fascists do…. Expect to hear that particular F-word (fascism) more and more as the election draws closer. But wouldn’t actual fascism involve something like‚ say‚ removing one’s political opponents from the ballot? This push to get Donald Trump removed from the ballot was brought to you in part by BDO. A transcript is available‚ click “Expand.” PBS NewsHour 11/21/23 7:29:09 pm (ET) Amna Nawaz: A Civil War-era clause in the Constitution is at the center of a major legal question for 2024: Is former President Donald Trump qualified to be on the ballot? White House correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez takes a deeper look at the lawsuits over the 14th Amendment. Laura Barron-Lopez: The legal war continues over whether former President Trump should be disqualified from the ballot in Colorado. The case is over Section 3 of the 14th Amendment‚ which bars a person from future office if they have taken an oath to the Constitution and later engage in an insurrection or aid the Constitution's enemies. On Friday‚ a Colorado district judge ruled that Trump did engage in an insurrection by inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol‚ but said the little-known clause doesn't apply to the presidency. Now both Trump and the plaintiffs in the case‚ backed by the nonprofit Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington‚ have filed appeals. Joining me now to discuss is Laurence Tribe. He's a constitutional scholar at Harvard Law School and first backed the 14th Amendment theory earlier this year. Professor Tribe‚ thank you so much for joining the "NewsHour." The judge ruled that Trump engaged in an insurrection‚ a notable ruling‚ but that‚ for the purposes of the 14th Amendment‚ the president is not — quote — "an officer of the United States." To the average person‚ that might be pretty confusing‚ that every other public official‚ senator‚ congressmember‚ qualifies under this‚ but the president doesn't. Can you explain that? Laurence Tribe‚ Professor‚ Harvard Law School: Well‚ it's quite confusing‚ and‚ in fact‚ it was confusing to the trial court judge herself. She conducted a very elaborate weeklong trial. There was a great deal of evidence‚ on the basis of which she carefully found‚ by clear and convincing evidence‚ that Donald Trump‚ not only on January 6‚ but in the lead-up to January 6‚ having taken an oath to support the Constitution‚ turned against it and engaged in an insurrection against it. But‚ amazingly‚ she said‚ the language of the 14th Amendment‚ which was designed to protect the country and protect democracy from insurrectionists who had taken an oath to the Constitution‚ exempts the president. She said that that may sound preposterous. And it does‚ because it is. The language clearly covers the presidency as an office under the Constitution. It's described that way throughout the Constitution. Donald Trump himself described it that way in his filings in other cases. And‚ in fact‚ exempting the presidency would turn the Constitution upside down. It would mean‚ among other things‚ that Jefferson Davis‚ having led the Confederacy‚ could then have turned around after the Civil War and been president again. That's not the way the Constitution was designed or written. Laura Barron-Lopez: There's a few other things I want to get to‚ but this is being appealed to the Colorado Supreme Court now. So what do you expect to happen next? Laurence Tribe: Right. Well‚ I think the Colorado Supreme Court‚ which is on a very expedited schedule‚ is quite likely to reverse the bizarre holding that exempts the president‚ a holding that would‚ among other things‚ mean that presidents could accept emoluments from foreign countries‚ that you could have a religious test for the presidency. Having done that‚ the question is‚ will they find some basis to overturn the really important holding of the trial court‚ that this was an insurrection against the Constitution and that Donald Trump engaged in it? If they don't overturn that holding‚ they will order that Trump not be on the ballot. And he will then seek review in the U.S. Supreme Court‚ which will undoubtedly agree to hear the case on an expedited basis‚ because the primary election is going to occur really quite soon‚ in early 2024 in Colorado. Laura Barron-Lopez: Professor‚ Michael Mukasey‚ the former attorney general under George W. Bush‚ argued in an op-ed recently that Trump is not an — quote — "officer of the United States‚" which is some of the language that they use in the 14th Amendment. And he cited a 2010 ruling by the Supreme Court where Chief Justice John Roberts said that the people do not vote for officers of the United States. So what's your response to that argument? Laurence Tribe: It's completely wrong. Judge Luttig‚ Michael Luttig‚ a very distinguished former federal judge‚ a conservative‚ and I have examined that argument and find it‚ frankly‚ empty. It just doesn't make sense. Of course‚ the people don't vote for other officers. That's why the Constitution specifies that the senators and members of the House are subject to this. And then it says‚ so are officers of the United States‚ those who are not elected. It's true that presidents aren't elected. Neither are Cabinet members. Yet no one doubts that they are subject to this restriction. It just doesn't make the slightest sense. And with all due respect to former Attorney General Mukasey‚ he wouldn't get a high grade on turning that answer in. Laura Barron-Lopez: If these challenges to former President Trump's qualification fail‚ and if Trump is granted absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election‚ which is something that he's arguing in the federal January 6 case‚ what does that mean for the presidency and accountability? Laurence Tribe: Well‚ if that were to happen — and I very much hope it doesn't — it would turn the presidency into a dictatorship. It would basically mean that the revolution that we fought against King George failed‚ and that the American experiment in constitutional democracy‚ with no one being above the law‚ lasted 225 years‚ and then ended. I don't want that to happen. I think it would be a disaster for the freedom of every one of us to have anybody completely above the law. We have in this case someone who said he would terminate the Constitution. He will make his presidency about vengeance. It's what fascists do. It's what is happening in many parts of the world‚ in Russia‚ quite recently. It looks like Argentina is moving in that direction‚ in Hungary. We really should not join those that have turned their backs on freedom and liberty. That's what would happen if absolute immunity were granted to the president and if he were allowed to take power again. Laura Barron-Lopez: Professor Laurence Tribe of Harvard Law School‚ thank you so much for your time. Laurence Tribe: Thank you so much.

Like it or not‚ we’re all waiting for that GTA 6 trailer. Ten years on from the all-conquering GTA 5‚ the next Grand Theft Auto game is set to be officially unveiled to the public in all its glory in December. But‚ with a big Steam sale discount currently on offer‚ it’s Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 that is seeing a big boost right now‚ as players flood to the developer’s newest and most immersive world - so much so that there’s now a new RDR2 Steam player count record. Continue reading As GTA 6 looms‚ Red Dead Redemption 2 reaches new Steam high MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best story games on PC‚ Best western games‚ Best sandbox games