Saw that delightful photo last night. Grateful to the Kennedy clan for publicly supporting Biden and democracy. (my first-generation Irish-American father was laughing delightedly from the beyond at that photo. A big fan of Kennedy clan politics, something he shared liberally with his four kids. Happy belated St. Patrick’s Day!)
In my mind, it is important that we succeed in November not just to defeat Trump, but to hopefully slow down if not stop the Heritage Society’s Plan 2025.
You are so right!! Those cloaked under the Heritage Foundation and Federalist Society’s umbrellas are extremely dangerous! They are really neo-Nazis and White Supremacists in suits and ties. Our message to them has to be LOUD & CLEAR to back TF off and go far faraway!
“Sooner or later, Jack Smith will be forced to seek an order from the 11th Circuit removing Judge Cannon. It will happen; it is only a matter of time.” Cannot happen soon enough.
Last night Lawrence O’Donnell is his opening segment talked about Trump and his comments in Dayton Ohio over the weekend. In his statements O’Donnell nailed it when he said that Donald Trump traffics in fear. He wants you and everyone to fear him. He has been very successful fear mongering with Republican legislators. If we allow Trump to put fear in our minds and hearts then he has won. As Roosevelt once said many years ago which applies today “ we have nothing to fear but fear itself”. The “ bloodbath “ won’t happen because even the most advent Trump fan doesn’t want to go to jail like the January 6th rioters. Raising tariffs on cars imported won’t happen either and many foreign car manufacturers already produce cars and parts in our country. Trump is desperate and it is showing but all of us everyday in many ways need to have faith and work to get the truth and facts out there. Watch the O’Donnell clip.
It’s also clear that we need to find a way to get Thomas and Alito off the court ASAP. They are not judges with a “conservative “ philosophy, they are traitors, and a threat to democracy. They have been paid off to defend the extremely rich and the insurrectionists. They need to be publicly disgraced and removed.
I beg to differ. I think that we can suppress our conscience, yes, but at some point these judges were taught differently. One can see that in the complicated legal excuses that they fabricate to make it seem to make sense.
I continue to be grateful to Robert for sharing his knowledge and insights with us. There’s no “spin.” I like candor and humility and ethical behavior. I say this in the aftermath of being hurt by someone I trusted. It happens. We all know that. But I also know I am more and more surrounded by truly good people. Robert’s daily messages are part of that for all of us. So, thanks to all of you!
Trump’s legal strategy is identical to his political one, “flood the zone with shit.” It’s what he’s always done in court: delay until they’re worn out. If we can beat him in November, it won’t matter, and he’ll get his. Yet another reason that failure is not an option.
Judge Cannon must be removed ASAP. She is a thorn in the side of justice. Do you think anything can be done to remove her? I am still so pessimistic that TFG will get any trial appearances before the election and you are right as always that the ballot box is the only way to get rid of the orange cancer. !!!
At least the entire Kennedy clan [except for the idiotic, can he also be narcissistic? anti-vaxxer Kennedy who may be a stalking horse for Trump] stood on the White House steps with President Biden in support of him and as a rebuke to their selfish kin.
I am not a criminal law attorney. Is it “normal” for a judge to request proposed charges before a trial date is even set? I used to try federal civil cases, and I also worked for a judge in state court. I don’t recall ever being asked or asking attorneys to submit proposed jury charges before a trial date is even set. Proposed charges and verdict sheets depend on the presentation of evidence. That order is just insane but the timing of it is ridiculous as well.
No. Cannon's order is highly unusual. And she isn't really asking for jury instructions. She is using a jury instruction "thought experiment" to try to trap Jack Smith into proposing a jury instruction that exonerates Trump. The problem is, the issue of Presidential Records is a red herring. Trump violated the law by refusing to return national defense documents. It doesn't matter if those documents are Presidential Records.
That’s a very important point: reference to Presidential Records is misdirection. The point, as Robert says, is that Trump has illegally held onto classified documents.
And even if he could use his Tinkerbell wand to declassify them, "classified" is not a word--or required-- in the statutes under which he has been charged. Simply endangering national security does it.
Optics matter a great deal in most circumstances. My optic meter tells me trump is clearly living inside the prison of his own mind. The imprisonment he has created himself is pure karma. Take comfort in knowing his capacity for any sort of decent mental hygiene is long gone. His is a life sentence for which escape is virtually impossible. His “wall” is paid for by the sale of his soul to all consuming narcissism and greed. The best part of trump ran down his father’s leg!
What more does it take for Jack Smith to seek to remove the "judge" from the case? Once the jury is seated it's game over. It is difficult enough to find an open-minded jury in Florida but with a "judge" openly siding with the defendant it is all too easy to allow one or two jurors to resort to 'reasonable doubt'. And if anything else fails she can always construe some pretext to declare a mistrial.
"We don't have to win every battle, just most of them." So true. And our only path forward. Regarding Judge Misfire in Ft Pierce, you wrote "The order is evidence of either willful ignorance or manifest corruption." My money is on the latter. It's an in-kind loan to the Trump Campaign. To be repaid when Trump appoints the next AG or Circuit Judge (I just can't be believe that the Supreme Court is on the table for such a numnut).
Something to start your morning on a good note — At a time when frustration and anxiety rule the day, here is a headline just posted in New York Times:
Outside Groups Pledge Over $1 Billion to Aid Biden’s Re-election Effort
The article begins with news that Conservative Republicans have pledged $120 million dollars.
State parties do most of the heavy lifting for elections as their efforts involve registering voters and meeting with them at their doorstep. Nothing is more effective at getting out the vote. GOTV!! Michigan and Pennsylvania are key states for re-electing Biden. Swing Left 31st Street is raising money for that effort. Your support means a lot.
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The Kennedy clan gathered for a group photo at the White House on St Patrick's Day with President Joe Biden.
Kerry Kennedy posted the photo on her X account, for all who want to see history.
(Naturally, it is an endorsement of President Biden
and a rebuke of Robert Jr and his antidemocratic, conspiracy-laden ways.)
Saw that delightful photo last night. Grateful to the Kennedy clan for publicly supporting Biden and democracy. (my first-generation Irish-American father was laughing delightedly from the beyond at that photo. A big fan of Kennedy clan politics, something he shared liberally with his four kids. Happy belated St. Patrick’s Day!)
In my mind, it is important that we succeed in November not just to defeat Trump, but to hopefully slow down if not stop the Heritage Society’s Plan 2025.
I woulld say it is not simply "important" but in fact it is critical that we succeed in November.
I think by definition the re-election of President Biden will stop the Heritage Society's plan 2025.
You are so right!! Those cloaked under the Heritage Foundation and Federalist Society’s umbrellas are extremely dangerous! They are really neo-Nazis and White Supremacists in suits and ties. Our message to them has to be LOUD & CLEAR to back TF off and go far faraway!
“Sooner or later, Jack Smith will be forced to seek an order from the 11th Circuit removing Judge Cannon. It will happen; it is only a matter of time.” Cannot happen soon enough.
Thanks, Robert!
Last night Lawrence O’Donnell is his opening segment talked about Trump and his comments in Dayton Ohio over the weekend. In his statements O’Donnell nailed it when he said that Donald Trump traffics in fear. He wants you and everyone to fear him. He has been very successful fear mongering with Republican legislators. If we allow Trump to put fear in our minds and hearts then he has won. As Roosevelt once said many years ago which applies today “ we have nothing to fear but fear itself”. The “ bloodbath “ won’t happen because even the most advent Trump fan doesn’t want to go to jail like the January 6th rioters. Raising tariffs on cars imported won’t happen either and many foreign car manufacturers already produce cars and parts in our country. Trump is desperate and it is showing but all of us everyday in many ways need to have faith and work to get the truth and facts out there. Watch the O’Donnell clip.
Here is the clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNfxKdbcCNM&t=40s
Thanks for the link!
Thanks, Nancy.
Glad to see that at least three right-wing Supreme court's judges found some of their conscience again.
It’s also clear that we need to find a way to get Thomas and Alito off the court ASAP. They are not judges with a “conservative “ philosophy, they are traitors, and a threat to democracy. They have been paid off to defend the extremely rich and the insurrectionists. They need to be publicly disgraced and removed.
Either as you say, or we will need to pack the court--more likely, I suspect.
Rebalance the court! Please! Already packed with fecal backup from the orange creature!
Great comment! But where's the laugh emoji?!!!
And possibly a bit of backbone as well.
A broken clock is still correct twice a day. Doesn't mean that it works.
Nah! Right wingers have no conscience!
I beg to differ. I think that we can suppress our conscience, yes, but at some point these judges were taught differently. One can see that in the complicated legal excuses that they fabricate to make it seem to make sense.
Rachel Maddow’s show last night was brilliant. If Manafort is rehired, not a single top secret briefing should be given to TFG campaign.
I continue to be grateful to Robert for sharing his knowledge and insights with us. There’s no “spin.” I like candor and humility and ethical behavior. I say this in the aftermath of being hurt by someone I trusted. It happens. We all know that. But I also know I am more and more surrounded by truly good people. Robert’s daily messages are part of that for all of us. So, thanks to all of you!
Trump’s legal strategy is identical to his political one, “flood the zone with shit.” It’s what he’s always done in court: delay until they’re worn out. If we can beat him in November, it won’t matter, and he’ll get his. Yet another reason that failure is not an option.
Judge Cannon must be removed ASAP. She is a thorn in the side of justice. Do you think anything can be done to remove her? I am still so pessimistic that TFG will get any trial appearances before the election and you are right as always that the ballot box is the only way to get rid of the orange cancer. !!!
Smith has given her enough time and opportunity to disqualify herself and she has obliged
At least the entire Kennedy clan [except for the idiotic, can he also be narcissistic? anti-vaxxer Kennedy who may be a stalking horse for Trump] stood on the White House steps with President Biden in support of him and as a rebuke to their selfish kin.
I am not a criminal law attorney. Is it “normal” for a judge to request proposed charges before a trial date is even set? I used to try federal civil cases, and I also worked for a judge in state court. I don’t recall ever being asked or asking attorneys to submit proposed jury charges before a trial date is even set. Proposed charges and verdict sheets depend on the presentation of evidence. That order is just insane but the timing of it is ridiculous as well.
No. Cannon's order is highly unusual. And she isn't really asking for jury instructions. She is using a jury instruction "thought experiment" to try to trap Jack Smith into proposing a jury instruction that exonerates Trump. The problem is, the issue of Presidential Records is a red herring. Trump violated the law by refusing to return national defense documents. It doesn't matter if those documents are Presidential Records.
That’s a very important point: reference to Presidential Records is misdirection. The point, as Robert says, is that Trump has illegally held onto classified documents.
And even if he could use his Tinkerbell wand to declassify them, "classified" is not a word--or required-- in the statutes under which he has been charged. Simply endangering national security does it.
I am not an attorney. Is it allowable for the 11th circuit to proactively declare this is malpractice and reassign the case?
That would be highly unusual, if not unprecedented in the history of our country.
Nothing like this has happened in the history of our country.
You refer to the amoral orange creature serving as POTUS!?
And here's the odd take on it from the Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/mar-a-lago-judge-rules-jury-sees-top-secret-files-or-trump-wins?ref=home?ref=home?ref=home
Optics matter a great deal in most circumstances. My optic meter tells me trump is clearly living inside the prison of his own mind. The imprisonment he has created himself is pure karma. Take comfort in knowing his capacity for any sort of decent mental hygiene is long gone. His is a life sentence for which escape is virtually impossible. His “wall” is paid for by the sale of his soul to all consuming narcissism and greed. The best part of trump ran down his father’s leg!
Perhaps, there never was a best part of the amoral orange creature!
What more does it take for Jack Smith to seek to remove the "judge" from the case? Once the jury is seated it's game over. It is difficult enough to find an open-minded jury in Florida but with a "judge" openly siding with the defendant it is all too easy to allow one or two jurors to resort to 'reasonable doubt'. And if anything else fails she can always construe some pretext to declare a mistrial.
"We don't have to win every battle, just most of them." So true. And our only path forward. Regarding Judge Misfire in Ft Pierce, you wrote "The order is evidence of either willful ignorance or manifest corruption." My money is on the latter. It's an in-kind loan to the Trump Campaign. To be repaid when Trump appoints the next AG or Circuit Judge (I just can't be believe that the Supreme Court is on the table for such a numnut).
Only in her mind.
Something to start your morning on a good note — At a time when frustration and anxiety rule the day, here is a headline just posted in New York Times:
Outside Groups Pledge Over $1 Billion to Aid Biden’s Re-election Effort
The article begins with news that Conservative Republicans have pledged $120 million dollars.
If dollars translate to hope, this helps!!
And on the flip side, more good news: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/18/trump-campaign-cash-crunch-small-dollar-donor-fatigue-major-donor-nerves.html
State parties do most of the heavy lifting for elections as their efforts involve registering voters and meeting with them at their doorstep. Nothing is more effective at getting out the vote. GOTV!! Michigan and Pennsylvania are key states for re-electing Biden. Swing Left 31st Street is raising money for that effort. Your support means a lot.
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