Virginia's Map Survives First Court Challenge

Monday, April 27, 2026

A Virginia circuit court has refused to block the implementation of Democrats' new congressional map, which voters approved in a statewide special election last week.

Posted by snoofy at 07:30 PM | 127 COMMENTS | permalink

ð��¨BREAKING: Virginia court REJECTS Republican lawsuit in challenging the legislature's authority to alter the 2021 congressional map. A HUGE victory for our client the DCCC and the voters of Virginia. Another defeat for the GOP. www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin ...

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-- Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) Apr 26, 2026 at 4:56 PM

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I Knew that Partisan Yokel Activist Judge would get Slapped Aside.

Tazewell..-------- Cornpatch.

The Civilized People of Virginia Deserve a more Cosmopolitan Outlook and Greater Humility from their Judges and the Richmond Circuit Court Agreed.

Yokel Activist Judge-0

The People of Virginia-1

#1 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-26 09:19 PM

I Knew that Partisan Yokel Activist Judge would get Slapped Aside.

imalumpertoo will be crushed.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-26 09:23 PM

Yokel Activist Judge-0
The People of Virginia-1

#1 | Posted by Effeteposer

No.

Yokel Activist Judge-0
The People of Virginia-3

This same Judge ruled against it TWICE before and got slapped down both times.

#3 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-04-26 10:06 PM

Five years ago, Virginia amended its constitution to create the Virginia Redistricting Commission, a bipartisan body to draw districts.

Voters approved it.

Now, we're being told those same districts are suddenly "unfair" and need to be redone.

Using Texas as the excuse doesn't work.

#4 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-26 11:41 PM

Voters approved this change too.

It's called an Amendment.

It was done by a Referendum that Passed.

Texas used a supermajority in the legislature to push their Redistricting through like normal Legislation to benefit the Republican majority. They threatened to imprison the Democrats who fled the state to prevent them from getting enough votes to bring this to a vote, by denying them a Quorum.

Less Democratic by Far.

Too bad, BJ Boi, So Sad.

#5 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-27 09:18 AM

Five years ago, Virginia amended its constitution to create the Virginia Redistricting Commission, a bipartisan body to draw districts.
Voters approved it.
Now, we're being told those same districts are suddenly "unfair" and need to be redone.
Using Texas as the excuse doesn't work.

#4 | Posted by BillJohnson

BillJohnson HATES voters.

He's proven it time and time again.

#6 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-04-28 02:07 AM

Here in Fla. King DeSatan is pushing through his own egregiously partisan map. No vote, no debate, no input, he just wrote his own wish list. Republicans suck.

#7 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-04-28 09:37 AM

Run of the mill fascism has always been very attractive to Republicans, since they really don't have much faith in a democratic process unless they can rig it or retain first refusal rights on results they don't like.

#8 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-04-28 09:41 AM

Using Democracy as the excuse doesn't work.
#4 | Posted by BillJohnson

Edited for accuracy.

#9 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 09:48 AM

Using Texas as the excuse doesn't work.

#4 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

Seems to have worked just fine.

Virginia is still for Lovers.

Maga maroons want to play games ?

Let's play!

And yes you should be worried.

Accountability is coming!

#10 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-04-28 10:14 AM

Donner,

"Accountability is coming!"

I agree.

Where ever there is fraud, it should be exposed.

I always took great pride in keeping my accounting records for companies as accurate as possible despite what owners said to me.

One owner said, "You do realize your job is to put as much money in my pocket as possible."

I answered, "It's also my job to keep records straight for both you and your companies best interest".

My job was frequently in a strange position between doing my job well and still stay employed or being an accessory.

My point is I dislike fraud.

However, don't kid yourself it only goes on with Republicans.

I've seen Democrats, professing Christians and Republicans skim and worse.

And CPA's know about it and cover it up.

But...do not kid yourself it's a Republican thing.

And the same thing goes on in politics.

Lying, cheating and playing the system is happening on both sides.

#11 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 08:17 PM

- I dislike fraud.

"As of April 2026, Donald Trump has been convicted by a jury in one criminal case and found liable in multiple civil cases that involved claims of fraud or abuse.

The most notable conviction by a jury occurred in the Manhattan "hush money" trial, which legally centered on felony business fraud.1. Manhattan Criminal Case (Falsifying Business Records)

On May 30, 2024, a Manhattan jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records [1, 2], marking the first time a former U.S. president was convicted of felony crimes [2].

The Verdict: The jury concluded that false records were used to conceal a "hush money" payment intended to influence the 2016 election [1, 2]"

www.google.com

You must REALLY dislike Trump, right?

I mean, not only Business Fraud, but using the money to pay off a woman because her testimony could have influenced the Election?

No wonder you don't pander to him and obfuscate for him on these threads!

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-28 08:29 PM

"My point is I dislike fraud."

Our point is that you love Trump more than you dislike fraud.

#13 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 08:34 PM

Corky,

I dislike trolls.

They are just annoying and need to be swatted away.

#14 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 08:35 PM

"My point is I dislike fraud."

Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex.
www.nbcnewyork.com

#15 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 08:40 PM

Lying, cheating and playing the system is happening on both sides.
#11 | Posted by BillJohnson

One side is doing the lion's share of the lying, cheating and playing the system in the current Republican-led Federal government.

Trump's family is ten billion dollars richer since inauguration.

That's the kind of fraud you just don't care about. You won't even comment on it.

You're a nothing.

#16 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 08:45 PM

#14

Ad hominem in lieu of Argument is no argument at all, BJ.

You might as well have said, "Nu-uh! You're a stinker!"... like any 5 year old might do.

#17 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-28 08:47 PM

Where ever there is fraud, it should be exposed.
#11 | Posted by BillJohnson

You also said the full Epstein Files should not be released because of the upheaval it could cause when rich and powerful men are called out for having sex with underage boys and girls

You don't really believe all fraud should be exposed, when pressed on the specific examples.

You're lying.

And it doesn't seems like you realize it.

#18 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 08:52 PM

Snoofy,

What I said about Epstein is there would be political fallout.

Also, I asked is it America's role to expose the rest of the world?

The world of politics and financial deals depends on a degree of trust.

Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest.

Only someone thinking at a very shallow level would fail to see the potential disaster.

That's all I have to say.

#19 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 09:00 PM

" Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest."

just tell everyone youre pro rapist and save us the reading, -------.

#20 | Posted by alexandrite at 2026-04-28 09:10 PM

- Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest.

When those include sexual abuse convictions, paying off over 2 dozen women's complaints, convictions for defaming one's victims, paying hush money to a porn star to save an election...

... being the Wingman Best Friend of a Pedophile Ring Leader, and having FBI Interviews of child victims accusing DJT of sex abuse... when does having someone with that history become not in America's best interests?

Much less supporting someone like that?

#21 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-28 09:10 PM

we are talking about children being trafficked and raped. you evil pos.

#22 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-04-28 09:10 PM

"Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest."

Why not?
What are some bad things that have happened to America because we found out someone's sexual proclivities?

Like Bill Clinton. Anything bad happen to America when that stuff came out?
Or knowing Reagan's First Lady was the Throat GOAT. The Throatus. Anything bad happen to America because we know Nancy goes whole hog?

Just give us the run-down on how you ended up thinking it would be bad for America if we unmask a sex trafficking ring.
Let's say it was happening in the basement of Comet Pizza. Would you still want Hillary and Huma's crimes to remain secret?

#23 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 09:17 PM

#19 bj boi actually says (yes, actually says) ... "Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest."

Translation: "We must hide the fact that the people I support --- children... it would not be in America's best interest" - bj boi

#24 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-04-28 09:18 PM

Only someone thinking at a very shallow level would fail to see the potential disaster.
#19 | Posted by BillJohnson

The disaster is these psychopaths remaining in power.

People will have their own opinions on why BillJohnson doesn't want sex traffickers to be named and shamed and brought to justice.

I don't think they're going to be favorable opinions.

#25 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 09:21 PM

Alex,

By "everyone", I am primarily referring to other nations.

Is it America's role to expose people around the world?

What is going on in America...well...I'm glad it's not my decision.

However, I will say this feels vaguely like some liberals who think gays should be outed if they've ever said anything negative about gays.

Who made YOU judge and jury?

#26 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 09:24 PM

Alex,

Liberals think highly of themselves, I've through the years.

#27 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 09:25 PM

@#19 ... Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest. ...

That looks like [an intentional?] a mischaracterization at worst, or a lame deflection attempt at best..

If someone breaks the law, that person should face justice.

#28 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-28 09:27 PM

#19 bj boi actually says (yes, actually says) ... "Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest."

Translation: "We must hide the fact that the people I support --- children... it would not be in America's best interest" - bj boi

#29 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-04-28 09:27 PM

I'm not pursuing this insanity any further.

Any attempt to call me a pro-rapist is stupid and anyone with a brain would know that.

Using this thread to frame the conversation in such a way to implicate me as supporting Epstein is nonsense that I will not participate in.

#30 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 09:29 PM

"Exposing everyone's sexual proclivities would not be in America's best interest."

Also, we're not talking about "everyone."

It's a small organization that groomed girls and handed them out as party favors to their rich and powerful friends.

But I must admit, I am intrigued by your assertion that if we learn about people's "sexual proclivities" as you so delightfully described turning out teenage runaways, it's not in America's best interests. When we learned Alan Dershowitz exposed himself to Maria Farmer on Epstein Island, as Americans, how were our interests compromised?

Inquiring Minds Want To Know!

#31 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 09:30 PM

"implicate me as supporting Epstein"

You support Epstein because you want to keep his crimes hidden.
That's how this works.

#32 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 09:31 PM

Using this thread to frame the conversation in such a way to implicate me as supporting Epstein is nonsense

Using this thread to talk about Epstein at all is nonsense.

#33 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-28 09:36 PM

"Is it America's role to expose people around the world?"

Wow. So foreign child rapists ought to be afforded the courtesy of discretion when raping American kids. Nice morals!

"However, I will say this feels vaguely like some liberals who think gays should be outed if they've ever said anything negative about gays."

Whatever that means I have no clue. Here's what I think. I think people who run sex trafficking rings should be outed.

You keep talking about this with your "gay" and "sexual proclivities" language like this is a "sex" thing.
Rape isn't a "sex" thing, and it's icky that you keep talking about "rape" like it's "sex."

#34 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 09:40 PM

Snoofy,

"I think people who run sex trafficking rings should be outed."

Who is objecting to Epstein being exposed?

You're moving the goal post.

#35 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 10:37 PM

Snoofy,

FO troll.

#36 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 10:39 PM

Respond to #21, BJ... why do you support someone like that?

#37 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-28 10:49 PM

Nothing will be okay in this country until MAGA is swept away and all the old white racists who made MAGA possible die off.

#38 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-04-28 11:09 PM

Snoofy,
FO troll.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-28 10:39 PM | Reply

TRAITOR

#39 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-04-28 11:19 PM

This not some grand victory. It's a procedural ruling that holds the status quo while the court decides the merits.

Oral argument was yesterday. There are a number issues and its not clear how each should be decided. virginiamercury.com

I think we can expect a decision relatively quickly.

#40 | Posted by et_al at 2026-04-28 11:45 PM

I think we can expect a decision relatively quickly.

Any educated guess on how it might go? Or too soon?

#41 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-28 11:46 PM

I'd guess before June.

#42 | Posted by et_al at 2026-04-29 12:42 AM

Redial,

Not enough available information. I live in Virginia.

I think people are predicting what they hope will happen.

#43 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 01:53 AM

Lamp,

"If someone breaks the law, that person should face justice."

Someone's name being on a list doesn't prove a thing.

#44 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 06:13 AM

Corky,

Regarding #21.

Trump has his hands full running a country and dealing with America's enemies.

Do you really think that stuff is so important to deal with right now?

You probably do because you are so shallow minded.

#45 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 07:26 AM

Trump has his hands full running a country and dealing with America's enemies.
Do you really think that stuff is so important to deal with right now?
You probably do because you are so shallow minded.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 07:26 AM | Reply

Trump is busy destroying this country and all it stands for you mean.

#46 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-04-29 09:03 AM

#45

Ah so, your Lard Savior is above the Law and any moral and ethical concerns.

Talk about someone being shallow minded.

#47 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-29 09:05 AM

#45 "Trump has his hands full ... "

Are you high?

#48 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-04-29 09:16 AM

"Someone's name being on a list doesn't prove a thing."

You're right.

But if that list is from a sex trafficker, and the name is listed 38,000 times, that's certainly suggests something else entirely.

You seem to have a real problem ignoring clear proof, while also ignoring a clear lack of proof in other situations.

If I didn't know better, I'd think it's because of the letters after the name. You certainly wouldn't be giving the same excuses if this were Obama or Biden. Only Trump.

#49 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 10:06 AM

""BillJohnson HATES voters."

Not ALL voters. Just ones he believes might vote for Democrats.

Basically, anyone with darker skin than him.

#50 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 10:08 AM

-But if that list is from a sex trafficker, and the name is listed 38,000 times, that's certainly suggests something else entirely.

like what? Because if it falls short of criminal prosecution then the number is irrelevant.

Let's all try and remember this isn't a Jerry Springer episode. It's about the victims. We all remember the victims, right?

Being mentioned thousands of times smells like smoke to me but if it doesn't result in criminal prosecution, then it's ZILCH to the victims.

We all remember the victims, right? If I didn't know better, I'd think we have.......

#51 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 10:36 AM

BTW, that wasn't directed towards Danforth so much as everyone.

#52 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 10:36 AM

-Not ALL voters. Just ones he believes might vote for Democrats.

And that distinguishes him from 80% of the posters here how?

#53 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 10:37 AM

"like what?"

Like more than just an acquaintance.

Seriously, do you leave a trail of sand dripping out of your ears once you're inside your house?

"Epstein Island" was a kompromat factory. Trump was clearly aware, and according to accusers, a participant in the "proclivities".

And Bondi never met with the victims. Didn't even acknowledge their existence.
amp.miamiherald.com

#54 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 10:58 AM

" And that distinguishes him from 80% of the posters here how?"

Most of that 80% want participation in the voting process. BillJohnson wants more participation from some, but less participation from "certain" others.

Have you noticed he's never even acknowledged the half dozen voter suppression tactics I've posted again and again?

#55 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 10:59 AM

"Like more than just an acquaintance.
Seriously, do you leave a trail of sand dripping out of your ears once you're inside your house?"

LOL. Took it personal, I see. We can move on, then. I wasn't trying to hurt anyone's feelings but I guess I can't help it.

Trump and 4 million other socialites in Northeast Corridor knew about Epstein and yes, it's massively more than just an acquaintance on Trump's part. But predictably you can't take any further than a Jerry Springer episode. Enjoy the drama, I guess.

Unlike you, I actually want justice for the victims. You just want entertainment for yourself. I want Trump in jail. I want everyone in jail who participated in those crimes. It's obvious that's not even remotely what this is about to you. It's about Bill.....and me as well, I guess.

"Most of that 80% want participation in the voting process."

You don't know what anyone wants. You might be right but you don't know. What I DO know is that we have folks here who outwardly spew their hatred for folks who disagree with them politically daily here.

And that's both sides.

You can tell yourself anything you want....it's a free country.

#56 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 11:40 AM

-Have you noticed he's never even acknowledged the half dozen voter suppression tactics I've posted again and again?

No, but then again I don't keep track of how many participation trophies you seek out here every time you post......and are denied.

#57 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 11:41 AM

"But predictably you can't take any further than a Jerry Springer episode"

That's the sand part. Meanwhile what's the over/under on women Trump has paid off over the years???

"Unlike you, I actually want justice for the victims."

What a convenient lie. And always your go-to, when you don't want to admit the obvious.

"You don't know what anyone wants. You might be right but you don't know."

After observing 100 instances, I know the conclusion is correct. And your head is still in the sand.

#58 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 11:45 AM

"It's about Bill"

That's because Bill is the one making the ludicrous excuses.

But how kind of you to carry water, while pretending you're concerned about the victims.

#59 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 11:47 AM

Have you noticed he's never even acknowledged the half dozen voter suppression tactics I've posted again and again?
- danforcenit

I recall the one about Georgia, but then they had record turn out.

While you claim lots of things, the data rarely supports your claims.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com

#60 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-04-29 12:03 PM

-That's the sand part.

To quote someone here who is desperate to be given a trophy each day here....."I know the conclusion is correct".

No need to take it so personal.......unless it's actually that personal to you.

#61 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 12:13 PM

"I recall the one about Georgia, but then they had record turn out."

Thanks for posting one of the two BIG LIES about voter suppression. This one is, "If we suppress 10,000 votes, and people get wind of our plan and 14,000 extra show up to thwart us...that means we didn't suppress any votes!!!" Of course, that's BS...they suppressed 10,000 votes. They're merely failures on the larger scale.

The other big lie is, "An additional barrier to voting, won't be an addition barrier to voting."

If you think that insults your intelligence...you're right.

#62 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:15 PM

"No need to take it so personal."

I never do. Didn't here, either.

You've admitted in the past your ostrich tendencies. You don't recognize them now?

#63 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:16 PM

"someone here who is desperate to be given a trophy each day here..."

Careful with the hysterics. You'll drip sand in your --- again.

#64 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:19 PM

"If someone breaks the law, that person should face justice."

This is why the proposition should be denied.

But VA SC knew what they were doing. Instead of expedited rulings they said we will resolve it afterwards.
Once passed how can you deny democracy, even though you don't follow the law.

Exactly the opposite to CA where the judge at the time denied the voters opinion on illegal immigrant spending.

#65 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-04-29 12:19 PM

The recent Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's black majority congressional district raises real questions about how courts may view Virginia's redistricting.

If it can be shown that race was the predominant factor in drawing Virginia's lines, that could open the door for a legal challenge.

Any ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court would likely be appealed, putting the issue in front of the US Supreme Court where the justices are increasingly evaluating how race is used in map drawing.

Bottomline, redistricting is going to be more tightly scrutinized where states may find their maps tested if race appears to be too heavy of a factor used to redraw maps.

#66 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 12:22 PM

What I DO know is that we have folks here who outwardly spew their hatred for folks who disagree with them politically daily here.
#56 | Posted by eberly

Hey Eberly,

Millions of people need to be sent to camps is nothing more than "politics" to you.

Mass detention that's killing people and tearing apart families is hand-waved away as mere "politics."

This is because you've completely divorced yourself from the things you were taught in Kindergarten and Sunday School about what it means to be a decent human being.

Thanks for reading and

#67 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 12:24 PM

Dan,

"You seem to have a real problem ignoring clear proof"

What or where is the "clear proof"?

#68 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 12:27 PM

"Unlike you, I actually want justice for the victims."

Hey Eberly,

It must feel so personally rewarding, being the sole Republican who wants that.

Being better than all those other Republicans.

Being better than all those phony Danforth Democrats.

You have a knack for not knowing when you've taken things too far.

#69 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 12:28 PM

"While you claim lots of things, the data rarely supports your claims."

All that link proves is Georgians aren't very happy with Republicans at this point. Nothing about suppressed votes, or (the ultimate humiliation) suppressed vote failures.

What the heck did you think it proved? Did you even bother reading the link before posting?!?

#70 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:28 PM

You don't like fraud, yet you whore yourself for the biggest fraud in American history. Go ---- off, you clown

#71 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-04-29 12:28 PM

"What or where is the "clear proof"?"

Besides the court findings, the paid-off women. the two dozen accusers, the 38,000 mentions, and the porn star Trump was banging right after his wife gave birth???

For God sakes, man, that's already A ZILLION TIMES MORE evidence than you've EVER posted supporting your cockamamie ballot-theft claims.

#72 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:31 PM

Dan,

I want to see early voting in states where it is needed.

That would eliminate any claims of voter suppression.

The only thing is the voter has to put out the effort to get registered and learn where the voting precinct is located.

If you qualify you can obtain an absentee ballot and mail it.

It's not a perfect system but the voter has to take responsibility for themselves if they want their vote counted.

And there has to be systems and protocols to insure accuracy.

#73 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 12:36 PM

"What or where is the "clear proof"?"

Hey BillJohnson,

You didn't need "clear proof" to decide voting by mail is inherently insecure and can't be fixed.

Why the double standard?

#74 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 12:39 PM

Dan,

"Besides the court findings, the paid-off women. the two dozen accusers, the 38,000 mentions, and the porn star Trump was banging right after his wife gave birth???
For God sakes, man, that's already A ZILLION TIMES MORE evidence than you've EVER posted supporting your cockamamie ballot-theft claims."

I've heard all about Trump's scandals and allegations.

What does this have to do with Epstein?

What has Trump actually been charged with in relation to Epstein?

What proof are you relying on?

#75 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 12:41 PM

"I want to see early voting in states where it is needed."

The Republicans in those states don't GAF what you want.In-person voting is the easiest to suppress. Mail-in ballots are the hardest.

"If you qualify you can obtain an absentee ballot and mail it."

And let me guess: simply paying taxes and requesting one isn't enough. ONLY YOU will be setting the barometer, right?

"there has to be systems and protocols to insure accuracy."

There already are, including watermarking, serializing, and another several steps they're not telling you. That's why, five years later, you still have ZERO CLAIMS of your cockamamie belief housemates are stealing mailed ballots IN DROVES.

#76 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:45 PM

"I've heard all about Trump's scandals and allegations. What does this have to do with Epstein?"

Every time I think you can't get more unaware, I'm proven wrong.

Hint: Trump's proclivities and Epstein's proclivities are the same. Trump's already been caught in multiple lies about their friendship. And the FBI had agents working overtime to scrub Donnie's name from the files. I know you don't frequent "news" outlets that report on this stuff, so here's a link:
www.bloomberg.com

#77 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:51 PM

"What proof are you relying on?"

Blondi was caught redacting names on files where there should've been no redacting. Some of the "redacting" had been screwed up so badly, all someone had to do was copy, paste, and "remove the dark covers" to print the page. Or change the type from black to white. Clear proof the FBI is hiding the truth, for political reasons.

#78 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:55 PM

"I've heard all about Trump's scandals and allegations."

Do you believe all twenty-five accusers of sexual wrongdoing who settled out of court are opportunistic liars?

#79 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 12:55 PM

"What proof are you relying on?"

Define "proof" and we can talk.

What proof are you relying on that mail in voting is insecure, or do you not have proof?

#80 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 12:56 PM

'The only thing is the voter has to put out the effort to get registered and learn where the voting precinct is located."

And Texas changed that, in the Democratic areas of Dallas, right before the primary elections.
abc13.com

See how easy suppression is? Even if 90% of the voters are paying close attention, that's still a sizable part of that precinct's vote affected.

#81 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 12:58 PM

"What proof are you relying on?"

What does E. Jean Carroll's legal victory over Trump prove, Bill Johnson?

Anything?

#82 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 01:04 PM

" that's still a sizable part of that precinct's vote affected."

And more votes suppressed than ALL THE TEXAS VOTER FRAUD CASES detailed at the Heritage Foundation's website:
electionfraud.heritage.org

#83 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-29 01:05 PM

"The Justice Department posted a trio of FBI interviews with a woman who alleged President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her when she was a young teenager after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.

The woman's central allegation, according to FBI summaries of her interviews with investigators, known as FBI 302s, is that Trump hit her after she bit his penis when he attempted to force her to perform oral sex."

www.politico.com

#84 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-29 01:13 PM

Bill Johnson is a ------- idiot

#85 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-04-29 01:19 PM

-You've admitted in the past your ostrich tendencies. You don't recognize them now?

I never do.

What don't I know or understand? What am I ignoring?

I want justice for the victims of Epstein and anyone else who participated.

I'm not interested in volumes of accusations that fall short of actual justice.

I see this through the lense of the victims. If any of them were raped by Trump.....then okay. If any of them were raped by anybody.....then okay....let's get them.

I don't think the victims care how many times Trump is mentioned. Either they were raped by him or not. Either they were a victim of some participation on the part of Trump or they were not.

I can believe whatever I want with regards to what actually happened. But my belief is worth zilch. Your belief is worth zilch.

This is where we truly disagree. You think what I believe matters.....and that's because you're convinced what YOU believe matters.

I want justice for the victims. I don't care how much CNN makes covering all of this. To the media, it's a Jerry Springer episode. But it doesn't stop there. The media, and a whole host of others care not one bit for the victims and their obsession over the drama of it proves. Counting how many times Trump mentioned isn't irrelevant......but it's not justice for the victims.

And repeating that number on a blog doesn't get us any closer to justice. Obsessing over it is fine if it blows up your skirt. but it's worth zilch.

#86 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 01:26 PM

I want justice for the victims.
#86 | Posted by eberly

No, Eberly.

You alone want justice for the victims.

All the other Republicans and Drmocrats and Independents are playing politics.

Eberly stands apart from the herd, bathed in the blinding light of virtue, seeking justice.

#87 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 01:32 PM

"I'm not interested in volumes of accusations that fall short of actual justice."

Well that's just you putting your head in the sand.

Accusations are part of the process by which justice is brought to bear.

#88 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 01:33 PM

"I see this through the lense of the victims."

You can't even name the victims, boy.

#89 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 01:37 PM

Eb's Be Lyin' Again.

The lens of the Victims? WTF does that Drivel even Mean?

It's Babbling intended to sound impressive.

Justice means making Accusations, following up on them and CONVICTING the Miscreants.

How does the "Lens" of the Victims have Anything to do with that?

#90 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-29 02:07 PM

-The lens of the Victims? WTF does that Drivel even Mean?

It means you and most others here who are going on and on about this have deluded yourselves into believing you're the victims of Trump and Epstein.

You have. And because of that, you can't even realize there are actual victims......and you're not one of them.

Because you're a -----.

-Justice means making Accusations, following up on them and CONVICTING the Miscreants.

I'm not talking about the work of prosecutors and investigators. I'm talking about pundits and blowhards like you.

#91 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-29 02:10 PM

While Trump is in office I want him addressing problems concerning our country and its citizens.

All this other stuff is a distraction.

My seemingly lack of interest in Trump's personal issues is because I think he needs to be taking care of the countries business.

All this other stuff such as Epstein is just what some liberals think is the most serious problems facing this world and are obsessed with implicating Trump.

#92 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 02:14 PM

It means you and most others here who are going on and on about this have deluded yourselves into believing you're the victims of Trump and Epstein.
You have.
#91 | Posted by eberly

Oh, I get it now.
And you're the victim of us believing we're the victims!
You are.

#93 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 02:14 PM

"While Trump is in office I want him addressing problems concerning our country and its citizens."

Raping children just isn't a problem concerning our country and its citizens, I guess.

#94 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 02:16 PM

My seemingly lack of interest in Trump's personal issues is because I think he needs to be taking care of the countries business.

#92 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

Trump's personal issues are why he's incapable of taking care of the country's business.

#95 | Posted by Zed at 2026-04-29 02:16 PM

Justice means making Accusations, following up on them and CONVICTING the Miscreants.
#91 | Posted by eberly

Republicans are the ones who can do that.
Republicans refuse to prosecute Trump.
Take it up with your party, Republican.

#96 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 02:17 PM

#92 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

I have my faults, BILL, but I'm glad I'm not you.

#97 | Posted by Zed at 2026-04-29 02:17 PM

I want him addressing problems concerning our country and its citizens.

Like the desperate lack of a ballroom or giant arch thing? Not having his stupid signature on the money or his stupid face on the passport?

Those kinds of problems?

#98 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-29 02:20 PM

All this other stuff such as Epstein is just what some liberals think is the most serious problems facing this world and are obsessed with implicating Trump.
#92 | Posted by BillJohnson

Let's say it's all 100% true.

Even so, it's still not a serious problem that our President was a key player in a child sex trafficking ring, right?

Because he's not doing that currently, so it's not a serious problem facing the world, isn't that correct?

#99 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 02:31 PM

Eb's Sure does think he understands other people's Motives and thinking.

People want Progress in pursuing Justice.

Actual Charges brought, Evidence Weighed and a Conviction or Convictions Made.

They Are "Victims" themselves if a Serial Killer goes free or the Wrong Person is Convicted and the true Miscreant escapes to kill again in their midst.

Trump is a Clear and Present Danger to Every One if he escapes Justice.

We all Are Victims if he kills Again.

Waging Aggressive War, Murdering Fishermen at Sea, Raping Children, the interests of Justice, especially when it's a head of State involved are Public as everyone is a Victim of Public Crimes.

Trump's private Rapes and Assaults are also Public crimes as he is the Face of the American "Regime" at this time.

He is held to a Higher Standard as he wields Exceptional Powers.

Eberly, you are either Stupid or just blinded by your own -------- to not realize this.

#100 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-29 02:44 PM

BJ Boi,you just seem to be a total Partisan.

Anything Trump does is Kosher. He could Rape your wife and you'd Thank Him.

Trump's biggest Crimes are Obviously Starting an Aggressive War and Perfidy in doing So.

Public Crimes. Not Private Rapes.

Nobody is Seriously Considering Charging him for Any of his most Serious Crimes.

Like Bibi being Charged in Israel for Petty Corruption, but GENOCIDE isn't even On the Radar as a Crime in Israel.

Blindness to Real Criminality, an Obsession with smaller crimes because the real Offenses are too Scary to Contemplate, as we All are implicated in them to some degree.

Tolerate Tyranny and a Tyrant Thrives.

Trump will never serve a Millisecond for Any of his Crimes, Public or Private.

It would take Complete Regime Change to achieve That.

#101 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-29 03:04 PM

"Trump's biggest Crimes are Obviously Starting an Aggressive War and Perfidy in doing So."

What you call Crimes, BillJohnson calls Protecting The Homeland.

BillJohnson thinks the war is 100% justified because "What if Iran gets a nuclear weapon?"

The fact that there's no evidence Iran is close to building a nuclear weapon doesn't matter.

The fact that Trump bombed Iran's nuclear program just last year also doesn't matter.

#102 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 03:08 PM

BJ Boi, you ~~just seem to be~~ are a total Partisan.

Just figuring that out?

He repeats everything Trump says.

Trump is his God.

#103 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-29 03:17 PM

What Gives any other country the Right to determine Iran's defenses anyway?

Can Iran dictate to us. Or Russia or Israel?

Might makes Right cuts both ways.

WHEN Iran Gets a Bomb?

What then?

They have every incentive to get Nuclear Arms ASAP.

This War won't Achieve Any of it's So called Objectives.

Iran will Arm Up and just like North Korea they will be left Alone.

It will actually make long term "Peace" more likely,not Less.

#104 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-29 03:17 PM

Can Iran dictate to us. Or Russia or Israel?

Well, Iran can't do much.

Israel dictates both American domestic and international policy.

Russia controls Trump and the Republican Party.

#105 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-29 03:20 PM

Clown,

"He repeats everything Trump says."

I want to clear up something.

I do not listen to his speeches. I don't read his tweets or whatever he does.

If anything, he repeats things I have said. Oddly, our views are similar in some ways.

Trump does not influence my thinking. I am very much my own person and come to many conclusions on my own.

#106 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 05:07 PM

Snoofy,

"BillJohnson thinks the war is 100% justified because What if Iran gets a nuclear weapon?'"

If you're going to talk about me, at least get it right.

Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a reason to stop them. However, it's not what makes this conflict 100% justified.

What makes it justified is that the Iranian regime has openly and repeatedly called for the destruction of Israel and continues to support groups that carry out attacks killing Jews.

That's not hypothetical.

That's their stated policy and proven by action.

#107 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 05:17 PM

What makes it justified is that the Iranian regime has openly and repeatedly called for the destruction of Israel and continues to support groups that carry out attacks killing Jews.
#107 | Posted by BillJohnson

I can see an argument how that makes it justified for Israel.

But how does that make it justified for the United States?

You say with respect to the Epstein Files, it is not our place to intervene in the affairs of other nations.

You say with respect to Israel, it is 100% justified for us to intervene in the affairs of other nations.

Explain the difference.

#108 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 05:21 PM

the Iranian regime has openly and repeatedly called for the destruction of Israel and continues to support groups that carry out attacks killing Jews.

You're allergic to facts. But we continue to try.

Iran has the second largest population of Jewish people in the Middle East outside of Israel.

America and Israel need people to conflate Israel with Judaism in order to justify the actions of the Israelis against the Palestinians.

Iran isn't attacking Israel because of its Jewish population. It's doing so because it supports the Palestinians living in -------.

As for Iranians "chanting", it's mich less effective than Americans and Israelis killing millions of Middle Easterners over the past decades.

You're a stupid idiot who blindly repeats what Trump says.

#109 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-29 05:25 PM

Israel is Waging wars of Extermination.

On Muslims, Iran is protecting Muslims.

By BJ Boi's reckoning Iran is JUSTIFIED in wanting to Destroy Israel.

That's the kind of Moron he Is.

#110 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-29 05:27 PM

Explain the difference.
#108 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

The difference is, BullJohnson loves Trump.

"Grab me by my -----!"
-BullJohnson

#111 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-29 05:28 PM

Meanwhile, the Israeli regime has openly and repeatedly called for the destruction of Palestine and Gaza, and continues to support groups that carry out attacks killing Palestinians and Gazans.

But somehow, that isn't a justification for the United States to intervene.

Explain the difference, BillJohnson.

#112 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 05:29 PM

Snoofy,

"You say with respect to the Epstein Files, it is not our place to intervene in the affairs of other nations."

You have it wrong. This isn't about intervening in other nations. It's about exposing individuals who happen to belong to them.

I didn't make a declaration. I raised a question. Is it wise to expose people we may need to work with in the future?

Is it America's responsibility to police the world by exposing everyone whose values differ from ours?

And comparing that to Israel doesn't work.

The Iranian conflict is about government policy and state sponsored actions, not personal conduct.

I am helping the wife clean the house.

Over and out.

#113 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 05:36 PM

Snoofy,

I'm absolutely not getting into that.

#114 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 05:38 PM

I didn't make a declaration. I raised a question. Is it wise to expose people we may need to work with in the future?

And then you answered your own question that it's better to err on the side of caution

Which is the same as declaring you don't want those rapists exposed.

It's also noteworthy that you describe your defense of Trump's rape cabal as "Just Asking Questions."

Everything you deeply believe is because you're "Just Asking Questions."

What if Iran gets nukes? Hey, I'm just asking questions!
What if releasing the Epstein Files turns powerful rapists against America? Hey, I'm just asking questions!
What if a husband's mail-in ballot gets filled in by his domineering wife? Hey I'm just asking questions!

#115 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 05:41 PM

"...Iran continues to support groups that carry out attacks killing Jews."

Iran's Jewish community has thrived there for centuries.

The first physical threat to them came from Israel of all places.

What a joke.

Source: drudge.com

Why waste time debating with this, ah, "person?"

Nostalgia?

#116 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-29 05:46 PM

Snoofy,

It's pretty difficult to discuss opinions with trolls.

They attack, insult, and are looking for comebacks instead of seeing the point of what you wrote.

#117 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 06:36 PM

instead of seeing the point of what you wrote.
#117 | Posted by BillJohnson

Have you seen the point of anything I wrote, BillJohnson?

I summarized your points, in bold, in #115.

Maybe you'd like to meet me on the level, and do the same for my points.

#118 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 06:44 PM

Snoofy,

Nah..

#119 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 06:50 PM

everyone know you'd ----- out.
especially you.

#120 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-29 06:53 PM

Snoofy,

Trolls gotta troll.

I could explain myself if I felt like going on and on and on....

I stand where I am.

#121 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 07:30 PM

Trolls gotta troll.

You sharing your mission statement?

#122 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-29 07:54 PM

BillJohnson is a traitor to the United States of America because he supports a traitor to the United States of America. Point blank full stop.

#123 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-04-29 08:08 PM

Meanwhile, the Israeli regime has openly and repeatedly called for the destruction of Palestine and Gaza, and continues to support groups that carry out attacks killing Palestinians and Gazans.

The IDF parsed Palestinians reasons and excuses for "from river to the sea" and murdering concert goers in cold blood and concluded Palestinians were okay with Palestinians dying.

#124 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-04-29 08:15 PM

With Boaz gone, BillJohnson is one of the true marvels on this site, presuming they are not playing a character.

#125 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-04-29 08:46 PM

DB,

Where is Boaz?

#126 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-29 09:36 PM

It's really just about Squatters stealing and killing to keep their stolen Lands.

The Occupation of Gaza is Illegal and has been since 1967.

The Israelis are acting like Russia did in Eastern Europe after 1945.

They are Illegally Occupying lands they stole after war.

They are "Settling" the West Bank as a way to Annex lands that they are illegally squatting on.

Israel is a bunch of Murdering Bigoted Swine.