It’s journalistic malpractice — to the extent that’s a thing any more — to talk about this Ed Martin letter without clarifying that every expert, other than administration hacks, thinks that Garcia’s statement was not remotely plausibly a true threat. It’s simply ludicrous.
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https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2024/08/True-Threats-Guidance-3.pdf
“Umm, no, that’s figurative. “
“But you think the Congressman wants to bring actual weapons to this figurative bar fight?”
“Ummm, yes?”
Ask someone with basic knowledge: "Is this bullshit"?
They answer: "Yes, this is bullshit".
Then you write: "This is bullshit".
Hell, I'm NOT a journalist and I did this for the G20 summit in 2010 (with a legacy broadcaster - new format).
I received your letter dated 'Jesus's tits, it's only been a month,' and I would be happy to clarify.
I *would* be. But I'm a serious professional, and I have neither the time nor inclination to explain the concept of a metaphor
XOXO,
The Actually Honorable Rep Bofa Deez (D-FU)"
Ed Martin: "You are all under arrest!"
If you ask Ilan Wurman, there is a body of literature you must consider that casts doubt on the answer and you’re close-minded not to think about it.
Garcia should tell them to fuck off.
No jury will convict. Period.
Disarray is real
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-s-proud-boys-stand-back-stand-debate-moment-was-ncna1241570