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Absolutely bonkers events in S. Korea!Originally posted by Neon Ignition View Post
Basically, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law - which had never happened since the country became a democracy in 1987, claiming it was to protect them from North Korea, but many people think it was to protect his withering leadership.
People protested against the martial law, culminating in two attempts to impeach him, the second being successful.
Yoon's successor, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had stepped in as acting president, has also been impeached - the opposition accused him of stalling Yoon's impeachment process. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is now acting president and acting prime minister.
Several former cabinet ministers and Yoon's presidential aides have resigned over the events on 3 Dec. Some of them have been detained by the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which is investigating Yoon for abusing his power and inciting an insurrection with the martial law order.
Yoon has remained defiant throughout, refusing multiple summonses to appear for questioning, leading a Seoul court to issue a warrant for his arrest.
On 3 January, about 100 police and CIO officers went up against the president's security team at his home in central Seoul.
Finally the CIO suspended its operation after a six-hour standoff, citing safety concerns for its team on the ground.
Investigators have until 6 January to arrest him before the warrant expires - after that they would need to apply for another warrant to detain him.
The acting president has pledged to do all he can to restore stability, but if the opposition finds him uncooperative, they could move to impeach him.Comment
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So you can just say, nah i don't fancy being arrested ta, and get away with it (as long as you have a security detail obviously), good to know.Originally posted by QualityChimp View PostComment
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Judge Merchin overseeing the Stormy Daniels case that convicted Trump as a rapist has finally responded for sentencing. Though a fine is the likely outcome, Merchin has dismissed Trumps efforts to have the case swept away and ordered him to attend sentencing in person or virtually next Friday
Another day, another reason to be happy I don't bother with AppleComment
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Admittedly - I think the point is that if he's only avoided arrest due to his private security, that means he's under de facto house arrest (as it means he can't leave).Originally posted by fishbowlhead View Post
They could storm the place, but it would almost certainly result in people being killed. Arguably it makes more sense to wait 6 weeks to diffuse the situation a bit, then attempt to arrest him again.Comment
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Hopefully his descent down there is a swift one.
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Zuckerberg fully gaping wide open for Trump now. Grim.
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One of Trump’s knuckleheads was on Radio 5 yesterday. Just plain rude to the journalist. They should cut them off when they’re so rude and arrogant, [journalist clears throat]: “stop interrupting me, if you want me on your show.” I’d tell him to **** off an hang up.
I recall being dismayed when a male Channel 4 presenter failed to defend his female colleague from similar abuse. They have to stand up to this bull**** when it happens. Being on the news is a privilege, not an automatic right.
Anyway, this is just the start of four more years of bullying.Comment
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When Steve Bannon, of all people, thinks you're too racist...
Genuinely thought this was a piece from The Onion.
Wow...just, wow...
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The insurance companies cancelling policies just before the wildfires in L.A is absolutely f*****g outrageous, the CEO's (and boards) deserve everything coming to them for that.Comment
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