Posted on 09/09/2023 10:01:07 AM PDT by MtnClimber
"We have no evidence..."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's state Senate impeachment trial is underway in the heart of Texas, and the prosecution's case appears to be crumbling before our eyes. While media outlets have long portrayed Paxton as a controversial figure, the trial's proceedings reveal a different story – one of weak evidence and a politically motivated agenda.
The central accusation against Paxton revolves around allegations that he abused his office to benefit a friend and donor, Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor. However, a closer look at the prosecution's case reveals a glaring lack of concrete evidence to support these claims.
The witnesses called by the prosecution have yet to provide any solid testimony pointing to Paxton's wrongdoing. Instead, they have consistently stated that they did not witness Paxton engage in illegal activities. Furthermore, the documents presented as evidence are circumstantial, failing to establish a clear link between Paxton's actions and any criminal intent.
One notable piece of evidence the prosecution presents is a text message from Paxton to Paul, where Paxton says, "I'm here for you." While the message may raise eyebrows, it fails to provide any context or specifics regarding Paxton's actions. It is plausible that Paxton was merely offering moral support to a needy friend rather than engaging in corrupt activities.
According to The Federalist:
During the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former employees admitted that they reported Paxton to the FBI without any evidence.
That's right...
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
The Bush war possie rides again.
Is it too late to impeach W?
Trump’s next Attorney General.
The Bush clan must be as corrupt as the Bidens
Folks laugh at the Illuminati, the 13 Families, the CFR, the Trilateral Commission, etc.
But then you have the Bush’s. One family that set about destroying this country and have been pretty darn successful at it.
From Bush1 and his NWO speech.
Bush2 and the GWOT, invading countries leading to the death and injuries of 1000s of Americans and millions of others for no reason.
Bush2 and his DHS, which was only supposed to be administrative in nature.
Bush2 setting the stage for things like Continuing Resolutions, Omnibus bills and not having a federal budget since 2008.
Thank the Lord for Donald Trump dispatching Bush3, into oblivion. But it seems that they ain’t dead yet with this fiasco in Texas. All while the Texas House of Representatives has a bona fide Democrat as its Speaker.
1988-Bush/Dukakis was pretty dirty. Was it Kabuki?
You forgot to mention the Bildebergers
I like Paxton and think it’s a Bush crime fam and network hit job. But, Paxton is not an attorney. Could he get confirmed?
How about Louis Gomert instead? Former Judge and House Judiciary Committee who took a lot of arrows for Trump. Last time around, the Trump appointees who were loyal were naiive and didn’t know where the bodies were buried.
Sounds like the RINOs and the Democrats were pushing this thing.
Never was a doubt.
Nobody worth a damn is ever going to get confirmed to the AG post in a Trump administration. The best hope is to put some loser in that position and then just work around him.
It was a RINO clown show to begin with. Texans like Paxton and that’s why he won in a landslide. We’re tired of people who claim to be Republicans but act like DemonRATS.
“In 2019, the FBI and Department of the Treasury raided Paul’s home and business. Before the raid, in October 2018, Paul made a $25,000 donation to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Paul
My bad....thanks for the pickup
Next time they meet, get all the help out of the building and drop 5, 2000lb JDAMs on that building.
The world would start to correct itself within a month or so. Still have problems, obviously, but none of them being done behind the scenes to achieve some sinister agenda from those pricks.
And, of course, a quick trip to Bedford, NY to visit a certain someone. Although anything that happens to him and his, should be public, for all the world to see.
That is what it looks like to me too. They just got ahead of themselves and did the impeachment before there was evidence of a crime. Probably inspired by the Trump grand jury indictments and promises of pedophile "gifts".
“to express our opinion, in the strongest possible terms, that the “pledge card” system, whatever its merits may have been at one time, has long since outlived its usefulness and has become a recipe for corruption and abuse.”
“There is an understandable perception on the part of many Texans that any legislator who pledges his or her allegiance to the House leadership does so as a result of inducements. Even in the absence of an actual quid pro quo, there is the understandable appearance of a quid pro quo, and for the sake of appearances alone this system should have been abolished long ago.
“Finally, we write to remind you that the offering of an inducement or a threat for a vote on the House leadership is not merely unethical. Offering inducements of any type “with the intent to influence a member of or candidate for the house of representatives in casting a vote for speaker of the house of representatives” is illegal under Section 302.032 of the Texas Government Code—and rightly so.
“For the reasons set forth above, we implore you to refrain from pledging your loyalty to the House leadership and to retain your independence to represent the people of Texas. We look forward to your response to our letter, including your written assurance to the people of Texas that you will pledge your allegiance to your constituents, and to none other.”
https://www.teaparty911.com/issues/texas_house_pledge_card_system.htm
Was the FBI raid retaliation for making the donation?
I’m a Floridian and I don’t follow Texas politics.
I just ran across certain things with a first level Wikipedia/google check.
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