Guilty, Especially If Proven Innocent (rewritten)

Original Material | 11/12/2017 | By Laz A. Mataz

[Lazamataz]

It read like something straight out of "The Onion".

"Innocent until proven guilty is for criminal convictions, not elections."

So spake Mitt Romney, would-be King of the Establishment Republicans.

This one sentence shows a complete betrayal of all American mores and morals. In every walk of life -- law, elections, even reputations -- Americans have cherished the concept that one is innocent until proven guilty. This shows how dangerous Establishment Republicans are. They are every bit as dangerous as the most liberal Democrat.... and if given enough freedom to act, they would happily join Democrats in rounding up and killing Conservatives.

Right now, such a sentiment is reserved for Roy Moore, who clearly is the Establishment's second-worst nightmare (the first being Donald Trump).

Frankly, I'm surprised that Mitt Romney -- or as I like to call him, Mitt (R)Money -- didn't go a half-step further, and declare Roy Moore "Guilty, even if proven innocent."

The last year and a half have been the most revealing in all of American politics. We have certain proof that there is but one party in Washington, we have certain proof that they are more than happy to ignore voters' wishes and even the results of elections, we have certain proof that they will stop at nothing to thwart the common citizen and their will.

By way of offering more certain proofs of the above, note that it is Establishment Republicans -- not Democrats! -- that are lambasting Judge Roy Moore over unproven, four-decade-old allegations:

1. Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) said "The allegations against Roy Moore are deeply disturbing and disqualifying. He should immediately step aside and allow the people of Alabama to elect a candidate they can be proud of."
   
   Yes, that's right. McBrainCancer, just like Mitt (R)Money, wants a conviction in the court of public opinion, before any outlandish allegations are proven. Innocent until proven guilty is a concept foreign to him.
2. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) said Alabama Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore should “prove his innocence” of sexual abuse accusations or “step down.”
   
   You heard him right. King wants Moore to prove a negative, which is an unattainable proof. He is to step down, before he is even elected, to perform a logical impossibility.
   
   
3. Fervent Trump-trashing Senator Bob Corker blasted the people of Alabama on Saturday for voting to make Judge Roy Moore the Republican nominee for Senate, calling their decision “a bridge too far.”
   
   Corker is not kidding. He demands the overthrow of the will of the people, a trait apparently in abundance among liberal Establishment Republicans.
   
   
4. All the usual subjects showed up: Establishment Republicans like Mitch McConnell, Jeff Flake, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rob Portman all pitched in:
   • Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “If these allegations are true, he must step aside.”
   • Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) argued, “If there is any shred of truth to the allegations against Roy Moore, he should step aside immediately.”
   • Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said, “If there is any truth at all to these horrific allegations, Roy Moore should immediately step aside as a Senate candidate.”

   • Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said, “I’m horrified and if this is true he needs to step down immediately.” Murkowski also said that she spoke to Luther Strange about becoming a write-in challenger to oppose Moore in the December 12 election.

   • Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) said, “It was very troubling … if what we read is true and people are on the record so I assume it is,” adding that “Moore should step aside.”``
5. Lest you think, dear reader, that these are just some isolated examples of logical inconsistency and contempt of their constituents, consider: The entire National Republican Senatorial Committee withdrew support of Roy Moore. This is not a problem with a few wayward Republicans. This is a systemic rot.

It also seems the accusers have growing credibility problems:

1. Roy Moore’s Accuser Worked for Democratic Leaders and Is Actively Campaigning for Moore’s Opponent, which shows both partisanship and the motive to lie.
2. The mother of Leigh Corfman, who says that Alabama Senatorial Candidate Roy Moore tried to engage in a sexual encounter with her when she was 14, has contradicted a key detail of Corfman’s story.
3. And now we are hearing of attempts to pay women to accuse Roy Moore of misconduct: Woman Says She Was Offered Big Money to Accuse Roy Moore of Misconduct

None of these rather obvious smear tactics appear to be working, of course. We, the citizenry, are much smarter than the Establishment believes us to be: The most recent Alabama polls show a double-digit lead for Judge Moore. Still, I am concerned. Even if Roy Moore is elected, I fear the Establishment will impeach him and eject him, based on unproven allegations. The Establishment no longer concerns itself with the petty concerns of the people.

The way things have and are unfolding reveals a very dangerous situation, a situation that shows that the Establishment is completely unrestrained by American customs, laws, and basic moral fairness. I suspect that the Establishment would even allow a systemic collapse of America. "Better to burn it and rule over ashes," they think, "then to lose power."

If citizens seize back government from these Establishment Elites, let us use their words against them. We will not consider any of the Republicans I cite as innocent until proven guilty. We will consider them guilty, and sentence them accordingly.

[M Kehoe]

Good afternoon.

Draining the swamp is a very difficult and dangerous undertaking.

Lives and fortunes will be lost. The battle began with the inauguration of president Trump.

Long past time to restore the Republic.

5.56mm

[Lazamataz]

"Better to burn it and rule over ashes," they think, "then to lose power."

Than.

[TADSLOS]

We truly are in Bizarro World.

[humblegunner]

I wasn’t being critical, I was just trying to ping my Vietnamese friend.

[PraiseTheLord]

These wackos are D E S P E R A T E.

Looking so dumb and stupid. Totally out of control. Flailing.

And it shows. Hope the World notices soon.

[Taxman]

Taxman Bravo Zulu, Laz! An excellent piece of work!

[Lazamataz]

I wasn’t being critical, I was just trying to ping my Vietnamese friend.

His name is Ping?

Or is it, more likely, Pi Ng.

[humblegunner]

[Bullish]

It shows ya’ what both parties are willing to do to keep anyone out that might help Trump bring the rule of law and accountability to the swamp.

[Nifster]

Kafkaesque on a good day

[rodguy911]

McCain and Romney are jealous of Trump but basically I think they just hate him like poison. About how most of us feel about them.

[rodguy911]

Exactly Rubio was a huge disappointment to many of us Floridians.

[rodguy911]

Sometimes you really rock,LOL!!

[MileHi]

"Innocent until proven guilty is for criminal convictions, not elections."

Tell that to the cowboys in Nevada and Oregon. Whoever you are, don't cross the uniparty.

[Houmatt]

Are you aware of this?

Former Moore colleague: 'Common knowledge' that he dated high school girls

Here's my take:

1) If this is true, is he doing it now as opposed to 30 years ago?

2) Was he sexually involved with anyone?

3) Were they below the legal age of consent?

4) If so, being with the DA's office, and it was "common knowledge," why wasn't he prosecuted?

5) Is there any way to verify the "common knowledge?"

6) Is it true Ms. Jones is a politically active Democrat?

[HarleyLady27]

+1

[Chipper]

I’m not sure if the Republicans I am proud to have voted for would even cause me to use any fingers on my other hand. At least on the Federal level.

[Fast Moving Angel]

3) Were they below the legal age of consent?

This is a great point. Someone commented elsewhere that the age of consent in Alabama at the time was 14.

Awesome post, Laz ... well done!

[WXRGina]

Very good job, Laz!

[PGalt]

HOORAY Laz! OUTSTANDING. It’s the enemies within. Thanks for documenting them. Noted. BUMP!