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Donald Trumps former top adviser Steve Bannon has told the BBC he does not fear going to prison or watching the former presidents 2024 campaign from behind bars. After being convicted of contempt of Congress, the man who was seen as the power behind the scenes in the White House at the start of Trumps presidential term in 2017 will report to a federal prison in Connecticut on Monday.
He is still appealing against his conviction for refusing to appear in front of the committee of lawmakers investigating the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters. Bannon has claimed that conversations he had with the president that day should be protected under executive privilege.
But last week the Supreme Court ruled he could not delay his sentence until after the appeal was heard, and now Bannon will have to face his four-month sentence. I've served my country now for the last 10 or so years focusing on this, he said in an interview, referring to politics and the Make America Great Again (Maga) movement. If I have to do it in a prison, I do it in a prison - it makes no difference at all.
He said that he was unconcerned about missing a crucial part of Trumps campaign, as there is a Maga army ready to ensure the former president defeats Joe Biden and returns to the White House. Im ready to go, he said. I'm all set up.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/steve-bannon-says-maga-army-011219156.html
tirebiter
(2,577 posts)Buh bye. Dont care.
Walleye
(33,709 posts)If Bannon thinks he is serving his country by going to prison, all I can say is, thank you for your service, chump
Bernardo de La Paz
(50,251 posts)Walleye
(33,709 posts)They pretend they stand for something and know what it is. What they really stand for is the love of Trump and all of his evil ways.
GB_RN
(2,857 posts)Number one is Cantaloupe Caligula the Corpulent himself.
Two: Themselves.
Three: As John Boenher said of the KKKult members, the are nothing more than legislative terrorists. These are the people who campaign on The government doesnt work. And then they get to DC and ensure that government doesnt work, while still yelling about it and blaming the Democrats. The hypocrisy is incredible.
JoseBalow
(4,270 posts)Evolve Dammit
(17,840 posts)PatSeg
(49,515 posts)He just creates and leads them. Trump is only about Trump.
Evolve Dammit
(17,840 posts)PatSeg
(49,515 posts)"Make America Great Again", but at the time, I wasn't sure if he realized that it could and would be turned into something that sounds like MAGGOT. Well, his braindead base didn't seem to mind being called MAGATs (much like the clueless Teabaggers before them), so I guess he just embraced it.
This is a guy he called his supporters "poorly educated" and it didn't bother them. Maybe they thrive on insults? I don't think I'll ever understand all of this.
Evolve Dammit
(17,840 posts)Koch bros. and transformed over time into the MAGA movement in 2015. I wish? I knew more but maybe I don't at this point.
LudwigPastorius
(10,213 posts)Their Citizens for a Sound Economy set up the USA Tea Party web site in 2002.
The Tea Party was a classic example of a fake grassroots movement set up and funded by elites
also known as astroturfing.
Evolve Dammit
(17,840 posts)PatSeg
(49,515 posts)(or devolved) into MAGA. I thought the "Tea-baggers" were weird, but in comparison to the MAGA crowd, they were silly and almost comical with their goofy outfits and funny hats. MAGATs on the other hand are flat out hateful and dangerous.
Whenever I think I'm starting to understand, then something else happens that is so inconceivable I begin to question reality as I've known it. Today's Supreme Court decision is beyond comprehension. Yeah, I'd expect something like that from justices like Thomas and Alito, but I though at least Roberts and Gorsuch were more sane and reasonable. What bizarre hold does Trump have over them?
Evolve Dammit
(17,840 posts)And Roberts condescending comments to the three female dissenters was really poor. Makes me wonder if it's just a good old boy club at it's core. They certainly tore Pandora's box wide open for autocracy to destroy this place.
PatSeg
(49,515 posts)All the more liberal voices are women. I hadn't thought of that aspect of it.
Buns_of_Fire
(17,646 posts)(Once they did a little Googling and found out what "teabagging" was.)
They keep coming up with new terms to insult then with, when I was content just calling them "assholes".
3Hotdogs
(13,089 posts)We get upset when Republicans refer to the Democrat Party instead of its correct name, Democratic Party. So why shouldn't they be upset?
Walleye
(33,709 posts)BoRaGard
(2,014 posts)Are they comfortable with that variation?
Walleye
(33,709 posts)They are in denial that they are really part of a cult
calimary
(83,367 posts)Walleye
(33,709 posts)calimary
(83,367 posts)PatSeg
(49,515 posts)Often they seemed oblivious to the fact that it sounds like "maggots", but it seemed perfect to me.
kimbutgar
(22,368 posts)Walleye
(33,709 posts)keep_left
(2,104 posts)...to use a term popularized by the Chapo Trap House podcast.
Walleye
(33,709 posts)dem4decades
(11,668 posts)marble falls
(59,974 posts)pwb
(12,022 posts)Strong words from wimpy people. You and yours don't scare anyone.
yelling at cars, ranting at the world
JT45242
(2,645 posts)Meal team six guy.
If they try that shit this time. The military and national guard will not be listening to anyone named Flynn and these asshats will end up in prison or dead.
Walleye
(33,709 posts)bucolic_frolic
(45,600 posts)Worse than a sunshine patriot.
sop
(11,078 posts)I wonder if Bannon will be allowed internet access to continue inciting MAGA goons while in federal prison?
You obviously have no familiarity whatsoever on how prisons operate.
The article tells how hes going to broadcast his last episode from outside the prison.
Then the show will operate with guest hosts in his absence.
sop
(11,078 posts)Clearly, Steve won't be allowed to set up a studio in his cell and do his show, but will he have internet access so he can stay in touch with his MAGA hordes?
They are circumspect when it comes to any kind of access. To be able to email anyone, you have to submit the persons name to the prison. They are then checked out by the prison and maybe approved or not.
Communications are monitored by listening in. They tell the prisoner that at the beginning of the phone call. All emails are read before going out.
Even if you are approved, there are long lines at the kiosk to be able to email or talk on the phone. You only get a certain number of minutes and you are cut off.
I know all this from my nonprofit legal association which helps people who are wrongly convicted.
sop
(11,078 posts)ArkansasDemocrat1
(2,465 posts)JoseBalow
(4,270 posts)They are ubiquitous
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Obviously because some offenders (sexual offenders) commit crimes online.
That said, it appears they may have access to a regulated and monitored online,
certain movies and music.
Of course, power and money talk, and Bannon may get whatever he wants in stir.
No. It doesnt work that way.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)can and cannot do.
Then of course they do whatever the hell they want to do.
Time will tell whether MAGA inmates get special treatment or not.
NJCher
(37,095 posts)Unlike others who have cynicism that they naively perceive covers all circumstances.
patricia92243
(12,760 posts)election. When Trump loses and they want to start trouble, the police, etc. would know right where to look.
marble falls
(59,974 posts)... build the wall money?
2naSalit
(90,510 posts)Fucker is insane, so his followers will devour everything he commands because they are not sane either.
marble falls
(59,974 posts)... Seinfeld rerun, we send Bannon more cash.
2naSalit
(90,510 posts)He oozes into the dustbin.
marble falls
(59,974 posts)Not familiar with Chuck Carlson, can you elaborate a little?
marble falls
(59,974 posts)... ministry and reform group. He cooperated with the Ervin's committee and Nixon abandoned him, saying "leave him hang twisting slowly in the wind".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Colson
"The 'Evil Genius' of an Evil Administration"
Slate magazine writer David Plotz described Colson as Nixon's "hard man, the 'evil genius' of an evil administration."[10] Colson has written that he was "valuable to the President... because I was willing... to be ruthless in getting things done".[11] Nixon's White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman described Colson as being the president's "hit man".[12][13]
Colson authored the 1971 memo listing Nixon's major political opponents, later known as Nixon's enemies list. A quip that "Colson would walk over his own grandmother if necessary" mutated into claims in news stories that Colson had boasted that he would run over his own grandmother to re-elect Nixon.[11] In a conversation on February 13, 1973, Colson told Nixon that he had always had "a little prejudice".[14][clarification needed]
2naSalit
(90,510 posts)Yeah, I could see him giving that a try.
Then again, maybe everybody there will hate him.
marble falls
(59,974 posts)2naSalit
(90,510 posts)He will be hosed down when he enters, the stench from the alcohol oozing from his pores will permeate the entire cell block. He craves attention and recognition, I hope gets none that he seeks. I hope every day is his worst ever.
NJCher
(37,095 posts)Will tell him to handle interpersonal communication in prison.
2naSalit
(90,510 posts)With no phone or internet podcasting access.
NJCher
(37,095 posts)From his lawyer where they plan how to answer charges for stealing all that wall money from naive magats.
Fun stuff!
Chuck found Cheebus!
BonnieJW
(2,437 posts)What does Seinfeld have to do with Bannon?
Attilatheblond
(3,568 posts)So, I copied and pasted your question in my Duck Duck Go search bar. This came up at the top of the links:
https://www.thewrap.com/steve-bannon-seinfeld/]
Never could get into that show, and now, one more reason to skip it.
marble falls
(59,974 posts)... Bannion.And.A group.Of.Businressmen.Own.The.Rights.To.Seinfeld.Show's.Syndication.
Every.Showing.Derives.Income.For.That.Group.Based.On.Numbers.Of.Viewers.Watching.
Now you do me a favor and tell me what you thought I meant. To be open, Bannon may well participate in sydicating other shows, I know not what they are, nor do I care. BUT if I were to choose participation in syndication of any show ever to be in syndication, Seinfeld would be the one, for two reasons: I loved the show and I loved all the characters. And it was/is one of the most popular shows ever. If I had a participation, you wouldn't be putting money into Bannon's pockets.
Make out of that what you will.
Botany
(71,673 posts)Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Botany
(71,673 posts)I hope he is getting a wake up call right now.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Not in Bannon's repertoire of life skills.
Botany
(71,673 posts)And may he be charged with with his build the wall scam when his 4 months are up too
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)2naSalit
(90,510 posts)Off the planet!
Botany
(71,673 posts)Can you die of D.T.s?
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Yes you can die from it. It is considered a medical emergency.
Don't know what they do in prisons.
Dulcinea
(7,157 posts)Old nasty sleazebag who looks like he sleeps in a dumpster.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Decontamination shower?
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Just to get off the top layers of grime.
GoCubsGo
(32,738 posts)All five of them?
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(112,333 posts)If we're lucky Trump might end up your cell mate.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Javaman
(62,848 posts)more bullshit from the dry drunk.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)twodogsbarking
(11,502 posts)rubbersole
(7,869 posts)That picture would make a great meme starter. My Ass Got Arrested general (population).
twodogsbarking
(11,502 posts)JoseBalow
(4,270 posts)Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Danascot
(4,804 posts)He refers to Bannon as, "alleged human, Steve Bannon".
ancianita
(37,604 posts)You -- loudmouth asswipe coward -- have no idea how ready WE are for you to go!
IronLionZion
(46,572 posts)Trump next.
appmanga
(793 posts)...he gets his ass beat before his sentence is over. And that's in a low security prison.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)I am sure everyone will love him.
usonian
(12,077 posts)area51
(12,066 posts)What, Meal Team 6?
rubbersole
(7,869 posts)Crawl out from under your nazi rocks and break your leader out of prison. Oh, you're stuck in the drive-thru line at Checkers? Maybe tomorrow...
Buns_of_Fire
(17,646 posts)They're awaiting the final shipment of provisions to stuff in their army surplus battle vests: Individual bags of Cheetos and pork rinds. And Twinkies. Gotta have Twinkies.
flying_wahini
(7,630 posts)NJCher
(37,095 posts)To a lengthy 2nd term!
KG
(28,760 posts)they aint gonna do shit.
czarjak
(12,142 posts)Period. Hides it behind The Donald.
LiberalFighter
(53,036 posts)How?
And they will do what?
They think they will be allowed to get close to the Capitol?
They think Capitol Police and others will not use more force against them this time?
LetMyPeopleVote
(151,425 posts)DBoon
(22,834 posts)Takket
(22,312 posts)Incredible.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Serving jail time for Trump.
Emile
(27,383 posts)strip searched. Just heard that on TV, lol.
JoseBalow
(4,270 posts)"lift your nuts... Bend over and spread your cheeks."
Emile
(27,383 posts)rainy
(6,162 posts)airtime!
Share this video over and over again and INFORM the American people that Trump planned all along to claim he won the election even if he was losing!!!!!!!
Blue Owl
(53,515 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(151,425 posts)kimbutgar
(22,368 posts)Im hoping they dont allow him internet access in prison.
malthaussen
(17,498 posts)It's bad enough our own networks hang on every word this asshole utters.
-- Mal
Sarkinen
(13 posts)Ray Bruns
(4,376 posts)Grokenstein
(5,784 posts)Grokenstein
(5,784 posts)NOW DO DIM DONNIE
GaYellowDawg
(4,747 posts)I hope he's not assaulted. I hope he's not beaten into a coma. I hope he isn't carved up with a shiv. I hope he doesn't come out of prison in a box.
Gee, I sure hope not.
Evolve Dammit
(17,840 posts)Evolve Dammit
(17,840 posts)Captain Zero
(7,271 posts)That bends him over with extreme prejudice. If we give to the prisoner after the fact it would be a gratuity, right?
OMGWTF
(4,294 posts)LudwigPastorius
(10,213 posts)you filthy traitor.
spanone
(137,117 posts)America deserved that.
Dan
(3,882 posts)Before completing his first week.