Your phrase "nipping at Biden's heels.." reminded me of "les chiens aboient, la caravane passe", that I somehow picked up trying to learn French.
It translates "the dogs bark, the caravan passes on". I love thinking of Republicans running around in circles barking like mad while the Joe's caravan of state serenely moves on across the political landscape.
Let the dogs bark, the caravan is passing them by.
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I have a tie, given to me by my daughter, that I wear when opening or closing to juries. It is a reproduction of the Preamble to the Constitution. The jurors can’t read the very small writing, but I tell them what it is and remind them that the United States is one of the very few places where an ordinary civil case can be heard by a jury—even in England, where the jury was born, they are rare to nonexistent in such matters. And I tell the jurors what is true: that they are the most important people in the courtroom, because they alone find the facts. And I tell them that they will work very hard, because in my experience they always do. Juries are a treasure.
All of us subscribers should collectively chant for Robert “ Let there be light “ ( Northern light that is). I heard the interview with the forewoman who spoke publicly yesterday. I was amazed how young she was for that responsibility and intrigued by the fact that she did not vote in either the 2016 or 2020 election but thought the grand jury experience was “ cool”. She is representative of a demographic of young voters that need to get engaged and involved and have their presence felt. Maybe this interview and comments will encourage other young people to get involved. I have decided not to read much into her comments or try and read the tea leafs and let Justice slowly grind forward. I don’t want to get too excited until an actual decision is reached. If an indictment is rendered I think you will see a significant shift in Republican support of Trump and a rush of new candidates. More than ever I am willing to wait to make sure it’s an ironclad case and a lock for conviction.
The newsletter "Public Citizen" wrote yesterday about Jimmy Carter and his position on Citizens United which I heartily agree with. I call it "legalized bribery".
"Here is some of what President Carter has said about Citizens United over the years:
Citizens United is an “erroneous ruling” and “the most stupid decision the Supreme Court ever made.”
Citizens United has turned America into an “oligarchy with unlimited political bribery.”
Citizens United “violates the essence” of our democracy and represents “the biggest change in America” since he was elected in 1976.
Citizens United has left everyday Americans “cheated out of” the chance to make their lives better."
Reversing Citizens United should be near or at the top of the list on the People's Agenda to insist it be fixed. Corporations are not People and money is not free speech!!
Lovely photo of Northern Lights! Nice to hear some good news re TFG etc and the election results in VA and WI. I'll be doing postcards to voters re Janet P's election to the WI Supreme Court.
Beautiful picture, thanks for sharing it. Given the straightforward success of citizen jurors, perhaps we should seek out citizen prosecutors who can look at evidence and act on it.
Thank you for sharing the photo of the Northern Lights. I grew up in Alaska and spent 40 years there. On the evenings the Northern Lights appeared, I would yell to my children "the Northern Lights are out!" and we would all gather under the dark winter sky and marvel at the wonder above us. I miss those winter nights. So glad you have been gifted with this vision.
Not to needle you, Robert, but in your list of fearless prosecutors, Jack Smith, Fani Willis and Alvin Bragg ( Alvin Bragg ???) you forgot our chief lawman, Merrick Garland. Can we assume that our common disappointment in his inaction continues ? With a copy of the January 6th Committee report on many ordinary American’s coffee table or nightstand ?
Feb 22, 2023·edited Feb 22, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Meanwhile, the Biden Administration's EPA issued orders to Norfolk Southern regarding cleanup, a tangible measure that does more than than a GOP-initiated itinerary. I trust that a Biden visit will occur on his timetable, and that the people can discern the difference between effective action and grandstanding.
Your phrase "nipping at Biden's heels.." reminded me of "les chiens aboient, la caravane passe", that I somehow picked up trying to learn French.
It translates "the dogs bark, the caravan passes on". I love thinking of Republicans running around in circles barking like mad while the Joe's caravan of state serenely moves on across the political landscape.
Let the dogs bark, the caravan is passing them by.
I have a tie, given to me by my daughter, that I wear when opening or closing to juries. It is a reproduction of the Preamble to the Constitution. The jurors can’t read the very small writing, but I tell them what it is and remind them that the United States is one of the very few places where an ordinary civil case can be heard by a jury—even in England, where the jury was born, they are rare to nonexistent in such matters. And I tell the jurors what is true: that they are the most important people in the courtroom, because they alone find the facts. And I tell them that they will work very hard, because in my experience they always do. Juries are a treasure.
A magnificent newsletter, accompanied by a truly magnificent photograph. Where else on Substack do subscribers get so much for so little?
All of us subscribers should collectively chant for Robert “ Let there be light “ ( Northern light that is). I heard the interview with the forewoman who spoke publicly yesterday. I was amazed how young she was for that responsibility and intrigued by the fact that she did not vote in either the 2016 or 2020 election but thought the grand jury experience was “ cool”. She is representative of a demographic of young voters that need to get engaged and involved and have their presence felt. Maybe this interview and comments will encourage other young people to get involved. I have decided not to read much into her comments or try and read the tea leafs and let Justice slowly grind forward. I don’t want to get too excited until an actual decision is reached. If an indictment is rendered I think you will see a significant shift in Republican support of Trump and a rush of new candidates. More than ever I am willing to wait to make sure it’s an ironclad case and a lock for conviction.
The newsletter "Public Citizen" wrote yesterday about Jimmy Carter and his position on Citizens United which I heartily agree with. I call it "legalized bribery".
"Here is some of what President Carter has said about Citizens United over the years:
Citizens United is an “erroneous ruling” and “the most stupid decision the Supreme Court ever made.”
Citizens United has turned America into an “oligarchy with unlimited political bribery.”
Citizens United “violates the essence” of our democracy and represents “the biggest change in America” since he was elected in 1976.
Citizens United has left everyday Americans “cheated out of” the chance to make their lives better."
Hear it for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDsPWmioSHg&t=35s
Reversing Citizens United should be near or at the top of the list on the People's Agenda to insist it be fixed. Corporations are not People and money is not free speech!!
We, the People, all of us humans this time.
Lovely photo of Northern Lights! Nice to hear some good news re TFG etc and the election results in VA and WI. I'll be doing postcards to voters re Janet P's election to the WI Supreme Court.
Astonishingly awesome photo!
Like Biden, you always go the extra mile.
Thank you!
My wish for America:
“May quiet intelligence triumph over buffoonery and untruths.”
V.O.
Got the picture, it’s gorgeous, Thank you!
Beautiful picture, thanks for sharing it. Given the straightforward success of citizen jurors, perhaps we should seek out citizen prosecutors who can look at evidence and act on it.
Thank you for the commentary with the added bonus of my bucket list experience - Northern Lights!
Thank you for sharing the photo of the Northern Lights. I grew up in Alaska and spent 40 years there. On the evenings the Northern Lights appeared, I would yell to my children "the Northern Lights are out!" and we would all gather under the dark winter sky and marvel at the wonder above us. I miss those winter nights. So glad you have been gifted with this vision.
Not to needle you, Robert, but in your list of fearless prosecutors, Jack Smith, Fani Willis and Alvin Bragg ( Alvin Bragg ???) you forgot our chief lawman, Merrick Garland. Can we assume that our common disappointment in his inaction continues ? With a copy of the January 6th Committee report on many ordinary American’s coffee table or nightstand ?
Meanwhile, the Biden Administration's EPA issued orders to Norfolk Southern regarding cleanup, a tangible measure that does more than than a GOP-initiated itinerary. I trust that a Biden visit will occur on his timetable, and that the people can discern the difference between effective action and grandstanding.
Your photo of the Northern Lights was a WOW!!
Gorgeous! Enjoy your trip!!