I suspect that none of us can even imagine what craziness will happen in the next few weeks. I have faith in Judge Merchan to be fair and to maintain control, but a cornered, rabid animal is dangerous and unpredictable. I hope everyone involved will stay safe.
Excellent summary TC. Andrew Weissmann has weighed in on "... repost by others.".
Per Andrew:
1. Factually, tffg's act was not a "repost", nor was it a "forward". Even if Snore's conduct was one of those acts such behavior is violation of the Court's Order. One of Snore's contumacious agents physically typed in the words of what amounted to an attack on a potential Juror.
2. Recap, the Judge has barred any comments about jurors, potential alternates, excused Jurors. full stop.
Time for isolation and/or incarceration within the Courthouse itself like any other Defendant who has violated the Gag Order in double digits.
I only hope the Nodfather and his minions don't succeed in scaring any of the impaneled jurors and the alternates into begging off before the trial begins. Justice has been delayed far too long.
I had a long time friend. The two of us would travel together and give seminars in Europe. Whenever the stress of a situation over which he had no control would overwhelm my friend he would fall into a deep sleep.
Once we were being driven over a winding mountain road with steep cliffs on his shotgun side. Our host and driver was speeding and we did not know him well. My friend went to sleep for the rest of the hour long ordeal and woke up when the car finally came to a halt at our destination. He was a man who refused to show any fear or weakness.
I wonder if Donald has the same defense mechanism when situations become too much for him.
Trying to think "big picture" here -- and yes, it's hard -- but I'm seriously concerned that the legal system is having such a hard time dealing with a rich defendant who won't play by the rules. Many of the "rules," it seems, are actually conventions, which only work when all parties respect them. The Trump party (which apparently includes the New York Post) flouts them at every opportunity and often, as with the so-called "gag orders," gets away with it.
Trump may well be unique *for now*, but his example is sure to inspire others. And it's not hard to imagine any attempt to crack down on these high-level scofflaws having unforeseen negative effects on legitimate speech and behavior.
Iāve been on several juries. Two were sort of normal. One made me crazy. Eight people came to a decision that I disagreed with. I took a magazine and told them that I would sit there til hell froze over before I agreed with them. After reading and listening to their blather, they all came around, although one person said she just wanted to go home. After the verdict was announced, the judge came in and said that we did such a good job. The man had threatened several people in the courtroom and had to be restrained. We didnāt know that. The facts won, but the reasons some gave for their position were totally irrelevant. Sort of scared me.
This trial is just one big international psychodrama. Trump is taking delight and solace in that fact because he's so perverse. He's certainly secured his place in history, now, hasn't he?
I had a fantastical dream last night that he was put into a special "room" with one-way glass, where he could see and hear everything in the courtroom but would be isolated and unseen and unable to communicate with anyone via his cell phone.
Blanche tried to get the
names of the first 3
witnesses and the prosecutor
said no way, due to Trump's
Truth Social posts. Then
Blanche tried to make a deal
they'd keep Trump from
posting.š¤£ No deal. Then he
tried, just tell me and I'll keep
them secret. No deal and
Merchan agreed. In other
words, we don't trust any of
you.
Wondering if they'll have to
sequester the jury for their
protection? With NYPost
doing their dirty work, none
of these people, or their
families will be safe till this is.
over.
The judge needs to put him in jail with a cellmate who is sexually frustrated.
I have the sickening feeling this man will never face true consequences. The manipulation of our systems is unbelievable.
I suspect that none of us can even imagine what craziness will happen in the next few weeks. I have faith in Judge Merchan to be fair and to maintain control, but a cornered, rabid animal is dangerous and unpredictable. I hope everyone involved will stay safe.
Excellent summary TC. Andrew Weissmann has weighed in on "... repost by others.".
Per Andrew:
1. Factually, tffg's act was not a "repost", nor was it a "forward". Even if Snore's conduct was one of those acts such behavior is violation of the Court's Order. One of Snore's contumacious agents physically typed in the words of what amounted to an attack on a potential Juror.
2. Recap, the Judge has barred any comments about jurors, potential alternates, excused Jurors. full stop.
Time for isolation and/or incarceration within the Courthouse itself like any other Defendant who has violated the Gag Order in double digits.
I only hope the Nodfather and his minions don't succeed in scaring any of the impaneled jurors and the alternates into begging off before the trial begins. Justice has been delayed far too long.
I had a long time friend. The two of us would travel together and give seminars in Europe. Whenever the stress of a situation over which he had no control would overwhelm my friend he would fall into a deep sleep.
Once we were being driven over a winding mountain road with steep cliffs on his shotgun side. Our host and driver was speeding and we did not know him well. My friend went to sleep for the rest of the hour long ordeal and woke up when the car finally came to a halt at our destination. He was a man who refused to show any fear or weakness.
I wonder if Donald has the same defense mechanism when situations become too much for him.
Trying to think "big picture" here -- and yes, it's hard -- but I'm seriously concerned that the legal system is having such a hard time dealing with a rich defendant who won't play by the rules. Many of the "rules," it seems, are actually conventions, which only work when all parties respect them. The Trump party (which apparently includes the New York Post) flouts them at every opportunity and often, as with the so-called "gag orders," gets away with it.
Trump may well be unique *for now*, but his example is sure to inspire others. And it's not hard to imagine any attempt to crack down on these high-level scofflaws having unforeseen negative effects on legitimate speech and behavior.
Iāve been on several juries. Two were sort of normal. One made me crazy. Eight people came to a decision that I disagreed with. I took a magazine and told them that I would sit there til hell froze over before I agreed with them. After reading and listening to their blather, they all came around, although one person said she just wanted to go home. After the verdict was announced, the judge came in and said that we did such a good job. The man had threatened several people in the courtroom and had to be restrained. We didnāt know that. The facts won, but the reasons some gave for their position were totally irrelevant. Sort of scared me.
I gather from (reluctantly) watching clips of Jesse Waters that it is "liberal bias" to say "I don't think anyone is above the law."
This trial is just one big international psychodrama. Trump is taking delight and solace in that fact because he's so perverse. He's certainly secured his place in history, now, hasn't he?
It is not a hush money trial. There's no law against paying someone not to speak about a legal act. It is a criminal fraud trial FFS!
I had a fantastical dream last night that he was put into a special "room" with one-way glass, where he could see and hear everything in the courtroom but would be isolated and unseen and unable to communicate with anyone via his cell phone.