there was a time, a hundred or so years ago that i considered myself to be a dumocorp. in those days of legend i never imagined 'my' party would stoop as low as i see them doing these days engaged in full tilt corruption and ilegal warfare against the citizens who don't share their views or goals. its criminal to say the least;

The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines” and bail. The “excessive fines” clause surfaces (among other places) in cases of civil and criminal forfeiture. [TEXT and SOURCE]

In New York state, Attorney General Letitia James, in coordination with New York Judge Arthur Engoron, are seeking to continue the targeting of President Donald Trump with a series of financial judgements, penalties and control mechanisms intended to isolate the leading 2024 Republican presidential candidate from his wealth..........more...........