Why SCOTUS’ Delay on Trump Immunity Call May Spell Trouble
Jun 21, 2024
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Discussions about Trump's immunity, concerns over Supreme Court delay, the Ten Commandments display in Louisiana, fun banter about avocado ripeness and crocodile facts, reflections on political show Battleground, speculation on replacing Biden, legal troubles of Trump associates, and concerns about book banning in Texas schools.
Donald Trump's attorneys argued in SCOTUS that he is immune from prosecution for potential crimes as President unless impeached by both the House and Senate, highlighting a concerning loophole in the legal system.
CNN commentator S.E. Cupp discusses the importance of Democrats supporting Joe Biden instead of trying to replace him so close to the election, emphasizing the need for unity within the party.
MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner sheds light on various Trumpworld co-stars currently facing legal consequences, drawing attention to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding individuals connected to the former President.
Deep dives
Irrational Decisions in Book Banning
A school board in Cyprus, Texas, voted to grant themselves the authority to ban books from the district library, particularly focusing on biology and science books deemed controversial. This move restricts critical thinking and disregards scientific data, impacting students' ability to engage with scientific facts and environmental issues. The censorship of valuable educational resources erodes the quality of education and undermines the importance of evidence-based learning.
Unsubstantiated Vaccine Conspiracy Theories
One board member in the Cypress, Texas, school district suggested removing chapters about vaccines from biology textbooks, based on the debunked belief that vaccines cause autism. This decision disregards scientific consensus and factual information on vaccine safety, jeopardizing students' understanding of public health and perpetuating false narratives that pose real harm to society. Encouraging misinformation in educational settings threatens public health and scientific literacy.
Climate Change Denial in Education
The school board trustees in Cypress, Texas, seek to ban chapters on climate change from textbooks, denying the scientific reality of global warming and rising sea levels. By labeling established scientific facts as controversial, they obstruct students' access to critical environmental knowledge and suppress discussion on pressing ecological issues. This anti-science agenda impedes students' understanding of climate change and hinders efforts to address environmental challenges.
Threat to Critical Thinking and Science Education
The decision to ban science and biology books in the Cypress, Texas, school district reflects a dangerous trend of anti-science sentiment and censorship in education. By restricting access to factual information and critical thinking opportunities, the board perpetuates ignorance and inhibits students from developing essential analytical skills. This regressive approach to education undermines scientific literacy and obstructs meaningful learning experiences for students.
Consequences of Banning Scientific Knowledge
The controversial move by the Cypress, Texas, school board to ban science and biology textbooks raises concerns about the detrimental impact on students' education. By limiting access to science-based information and promoting censorship of scientific facts, the board undermines the quality of learning and obstructs students' understanding of critical subjects. This decision threatens to perpetuate ignorance, misinformation, and hinder students' ability to engage critically with scientific concepts and environmental challenges.
“The most frustrating thing to me about this is the fact that Donald Trump’s attorneys walked into the Supreme Court–I know that this sounds like the beginning of a joke, it is, but it’s not funny–and said basically that if Donald Trump as president decided that he wanted to get Team SEAL 6 to go ahead and kill his political opponent he could do that and unless he was found to be impeached by the House and by the Senate, then he’s not liable for the crimes that he commits. It shouldn’t have taken hours of deliberation to make a decision here,” Moodie said. “It’s a case that never should have been heard at all. It should have just been dismissed out of hand and they could have just simply written ‘no’ and that would’ve been the end of that. Or ‘no, this is stupid. Stop bothering us with this crap,’” Levy said.
Plus! CNN commentator S.E. Cupp talks to The New Abnormal about her new show on Fox TV called Battleground and why Democrats need to stop trying to replace Joe Biden this close to the election. MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner also joins the podcast to talk about all the Trumpworld co-stars currently in jail or on trial.