Trump Has Announced His Intention to Stage a Coup

And he has made whoever he nominates to the Supreme Court an accomplice in that effort. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       The President Has Announced His Intention to Stage a Coup   The story of the day was the president*'s becoming his own Reichstag Fire on Wednesday. He was asked (repeatedly) whether or not he would peaceably leave office if he loses. For the benefit of future fugitive underground historians, here's the money shot. "Well, we're going to have to see what happens...You know that I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster. Get rid of the ballots and you'll have a very ... there won't be a transfer, frankly. There'll be a continuation. The ballots are out of control." But there's another bit of presidential musing* that seems to me to be just as alarming and certainly as significant. Charles P. Pierce on the latest atrocity from The White House. 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The grand jury did not charge Hankison or any of the other officers with a charge related to Taylor's death. In recent months, demonstrations like the ones anticipated in Louisville Wednesday night have resulted in reported police brutality, civilian arrests, and an increased need for bail funds. As the outrage over Taylor's death and the grand jury's decision to not indict officers continues to grow, there are a number of ways you can reach out to demand justice for Breonna Taylor's death. Read More           A Shearling Jacket Is Worth the Investment. Here Are 12 of Our Favorites.   Sure, it's never a bad time to invest in good outerwear. But as far as pulling the trigger when the feeling is really hitting you, right now is the best time to do it. And a shearling jacket is the investment worth considering right now. It's cool, it's cozy, and it makes a statement. But before you go for it, a message from the Esquire Style Desk. Warning: Investing in the right shearling jacket may cause excitability and bouts of excessive confidence followed by loud declarations of "Daaamn, I look good. You guys seeing this?" If symptoms persist, ignore the haters and carry on with your bad self. You do, after all, look good. Read More           The PAX 3 Vape Gives You a First-Class Ticket to the Elusive State of Relaxation   Just because it's cliche, doesn't make it untrue: We've never needed weed more than right now. It's not only that. We've never asked for more from our weed, either, whether our high pursuit is the catalyst for a weekday wind-down, a warm blanket for defrosting what chronically ails us, or the vehicle of choice on the road to a laugh. And so, with so much currently out of our control, when given the opportunity to put our hands back on the steering wheel, we sure as hell ought to take it. Like eating that "cheat" meal because the world is certainly doing its part to cheat you, or making that purchase of an item that's taken up permanent residence in the cart, treating yourself to a stylish high is a good start. You already know strain choice has a lot to do with catching the intended vibe. What you're smoking from matters, too. Holding a tightly rolled joint in your hand, listening to the crackling of burning paper and flower, is about as romantic as it gets. Packing a glass piece seems juvenile, but who among us wouldn't leap at the opportunity to turn back time? But for the person who's made this timeless activity as much a part of their life as the coffee maker with a comma on the price tag, the vessel of choice is the PAX 3, which just released in four new colors. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2020 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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