In addition to Trump’s proclamation that he intends to shred democracy if reelected (see yesterday’s edition of the newsletter if this isn’t ringing a bell), there’s a lot more in play this week. First, the closing arguments in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation and battery case against Donald Trump happened on Monday. Tuesday morning, the judge will instruct the jury on the law, and then their deliberations will begin. Soon we’ll know the outcome of this trial, which has been a long time in the making. The evidence against Trump seems compelling (and of course, I know E. Jean, so perhaps I’m biased), but juries, who have the opportunity to focus on every moment of a trial and view the witnesses’ demeanor first-hand, can do interesting things. Now we wait, the worst part of every trial.
There is a lovely photoshopped image of him on line after the first few months in prison, with no hair and no makeup. I Do so hope that comes to fruition!
Joyce, first and foremost, I want to wish you an upcoming ‘happy grand-chickma’! May you have some happy, beautiful, baby chicks!
Now, down to this. The E. Jean Carroll case. It seems to me that there’s not a lot of decision making to this as far as guilty or not. The defense, Trump’s attorneys didn’t call one witness to the stand in his defense. Now, I know we weren’t in the courtroom listening to the attorneys of E. Jean, but, the reporting by those that were in the courtroom was quite compelling.
As far as damages. That’s the multi-million dollar question. I’d personally put a big figure, then a coma, then a lot of “0s” behind it, with several comas thrown in just for sport! Trump deserves the best, don’t you agree? And, award her name back to her, ordering Trump to publicly admit his guilt, and do a public apology in every major newspaper in the country, every news broadcast both television and radio in the country. And I’d order him to do this for the period of one month, twice a week, since he’s so hip on wanting to be seen and heard. Also, I’d order him that every rally he holds, every speaking engagement he has, for the next year he’s to publicly admit his guilt and his apology for his actions against E. Jean, and other women he’s assaulted in the same manner.
That should keep him busy for a while.
I can’t wait for the indictments to come from Georgia and from the DOJ. Won’t it be nice to see indictments for Trump, and all his little minions that so graciously took part in all of this nonsense. That will make my year!
Thanks for the updated Chick pics. Hope you will have babies in the near future😎. E.Jean continues to have my deepest respect for taking 45 to task so many years after her rape! Still betting Lady Liberty takes the reigns to balance out her horror! And then 45 gets what he deserves for all of the toxic mis- mash he has (and still is) putting our country through! So glad you are still in it with us😎. Peace...
Joyce it is such a pleasure every morning to read your thoughts based on actual rules and laws. You cut to the chase, yet you still manage to make it very interesting and sometimes humorous. I’m thrilled to have you as my go to person without having to pick through all the cable news. I may be Canadian but the US news is important to all of us. Thank you again
I’m finding myself more interested in your chickens than in the collapse of the American empire. Does that make me a bad person? Please keep the chicken reports coming.🐥
Joyce, in reference to your first observation yesterday it was disconcerting to watch Ted Koppel interview Henry Kissinger on CBS Sunday Morning. Koppel is always a good interviewer but how dismaying that he took the time to inquire of this 100 year old statesman about Biden’s age, yet never inquired about DJT’s fitness at any age.
I will find the time and means to write to CBS News about this egregious “oversight.” I hope others might do the same.
Thank you, Joyce and Pickles, Scotch and Miss Penelope! A riveting newsletter full of so many difficult and profound issues, ending with the delight of your wonderful chicken family. Please send E. Jean our deepest thanks for her courage in the face of calumny (I love that word!) She is one of my special heroes. As for the rest of the newsletter, we wait and will patiently remain hopeful that We the People will have “our day in court” when Dump is indicted and prosecuted by Jack Smith. Keep us posted about the eggs and possible chicks! So much to look forward to🪺
You are so thoughtful of your chickens. The sweet herbs in Miss Penelope's nest say volumes about who you are, lawyer or not. Also, thank you for the care you take in explaining all the legal niceties of jurisdiction; it is fascinating for a layman.
“This week we may also get more news about an intriguing report in an NYT article late last week that suggests DOJ has an inside cooperator in the Mar-a-Lago investigation.” Anyone seen Barron lately?
I adore those chickens !!! They help put things into perspective.
As for the Carroll case going to the jury, I am very nervous that a unanimous decision will not be made. I hope the five men are sympathetic to rape and I just hope no members of the jury are closet Mega Trumpers!! I think seating a jury must be tricky business because how can anyone know another’s deepest opinions. Let’s hope for a unanimous decision!!!👍👍👍
Got my fingers crossed for E Jean Carroll. Is it possible that if this is successful the other 25 or so women who have dealt with Trump's arrogant sexual abuse will be encouraged to go after him or has the door closed on all of those?
I rather talk about your chickens. Or maybe mine. As a child, I was once given two chicks for Easter. One perished and the other, a rooster, lived on through spring and summer. I named him Harry, after my father’s brother. I loved being with Harry. I learned how to gently rub him under his beak and he would go into a trance while sitting on my lap. Then one day in late summer, my parents told me Harry had to go to a farm to live. I was saddened and I always asked them if I could go and visit Harry. They kinda said yes but it never happened. And Harry was my first experience with loss of animal friendship.
Since I’ve become a cat rescuer and have 7 running around my house, my most precious was put down in January and now I am convinced I made a mistake. She was old and frail and suddenly developed a growth on her tonsils. At the same time, another cat that had been born in my back years suddenly became friendly and I quickly took him in before a car hit. I already sit on a board of a rescue center and since I make my own cat food, I want to start a YouTube channel to show others how to make it. It’s cheaper to am,e your own and it’s far more nutritious.
The law, cold molasses slow... guess I have to wish 45 good health if I want him to live long enough to have a prison buzz cut.
Now that's funny!
I’m stealing the prison buzz cut line and I will happily give you credit!
There is a lovely photoshopped image of him on line after the first few months in prison, with no hair and no makeup. I Do so hope that comes to fruition!
Omg! I can just imagine the bald spots! Will they let him dye his remaining hair?
Ewww... eye bleach for that mental image!!!
Don’t turn your back on molasses! The great molasses flood in January 1919 killed 21. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood
What about the Great Molasses Flood of 2023? 50 GOP senators stuck in the gooey stuff! The substance of myths... like the Tar Baby.
Joyce, you are such an interesting person-a true Renaissance woman in Alabama! It’s a privilege to be able to learn from and about you. Thank you.
Joyce, first and foremost, I want to wish you an upcoming ‘happy grand-chickma’! May you have some happy, beautiful, baby chicks!
Now, down to this. The E. Jean Carroll case. It seems to me that there’s not a lot of decision making to this as far as guilty or not. The defense, Trump’s attorneys didn’t call one witness to the stand in his defense. Now, I know we weren’t in the courtroom listening to the attorneys of E. Jean, but, the reporting by those that were in the courtroom was quite compelling.
As far as damages. That’s the multi-million dollar question. I’d personally put a big figure, then a coma, then a lot of “0s” behind it, with several comas thrown in just for sport! Trump deserves the best, don’t you agree? And, award her name back to her, ordering Trump to publicly admit his guilt, and do a public apology in every major newspaper in the country, every news broadcast both television and radio in the country. And I’d order him to do this for the period of one month, twice a week, since he’s so hip on wanting to be seen and heard. Also, I’d order him that every rally he holds, every speaking engagement he has, for the next year he’s to publicly admit his guilt and his apology for his actions against E. Jean, and other women he’s assaulted in the same manner.
That should keep him busy for a while.
I can’t wait for the indictments to come from Georgia and from the DOJ. Won’t it be nice to see indictments for Trump, and all his little minions that so graciously took part in all of this nonsense. That will make my year!
We are all in this together! Stay safe!!!
What a lovely pipe dream!
Daniel, your suggestion for Dump’s punishment is breathtaking AND perfect! I will dream about this in waiting for the E. Jean Carroll verdict....
Elizabeth, I hope your dreams are much more pleasant than of Dumpy.
And in a pillory for a week, inviting the press.
This would be wonderful! I have to say that I'd be perfectly happy if trump was DRT this very morning.
Thanks for the updated Chick pics. Hope you will have babies in the near future😎. E.Jean continues to have my deepest respect for taking 45 to task so many years after her rape! Still betting Lady Liberty takes the reigns to balance out her horror! And then 45 gets what he deserves for all of the toxic mis- mash he has (and still is) putting our country through! So glad you are still in it with us😎. Peace...
E Jean is such a mensch.
Life’s ying and yang….tfg is such a schmuck, no, a yutx, both really. 🙄
And most definitely a putz!
Joyce it is such a pleasure every morning to read your thoughts based on actual rules and laws. You cut to the chase, yet you still manage to make it very interesting and sometimes humorous. I’m thrilled to have you as my go to person without having to pick through all the cable news. I may be Canadian but the US news is important to all of us. Thank you again
I so look forward to your daily updates, explanations of sometimes complex issues and your chicken sharing. Makes me smile.
I’m finding myself more interested in your chickens than in the collapse of the American empire. Does that make me a bad person? Please keep the chicken reports coming.🐥
William, may I “egg you on” in your interest in chickens? I think they are magnificent creatures and so humorous in such a humorless moment! 🐔🐣🐥
Quack, quack, quack! Oh wait, I think that’s a duck. I need to learn me some chicken talk.
🐣🐔
I think “Trump” could teach you ‘chicken talk’
LOL!!
Methinks it makes you a sane person. 🤗
Joyce, in reference to your first observation yesterday it was disconcerting to watch Ted Koppel interview Henry Kissinger on CBS Sunday Morning. Koppel is always a good interviewer but how dismaying that he took the time to inquire of this 100 year old statesman about Biden’s age, yet never inquired about DJT’s fitness at any age.
I will find the time and means to write to CBS News about this egregious “oversight.” I hope others might do the same.
I’m really warming to this idea of flooding the networks with letters pointing out their selective “both sideism”.
Let’s do it. The clock is ticking.
Just sent my message of disappointment to CNN about their “irresponsible” interview with the Orange One.
Thank you, Joyce and Pickles, Scotch and Miss Penelope! A riveting newsletter full of so many difficult and profound issues, ending with the delight of your wonderful chicken family. Please send E. Jean our deepest thanks for her courage in the face of calumny (I love that word!) She is one of my special heroes. As for the rest of the newsletter, we wait and will patiently remain hopeful that We the People will have “our day in court” when Dump is indicted and prosecuted by Jack Smith. Keep us posted about the eggs and possible chicks! So much to look forward to🪺
I love this stuff. Thanks for the nitty gritty of criminal justice.
Also the chickens are right handsome. 🥰
Thank you Joyce and yes we are in this together.👏👏❤️❤️
And I thank God for that!
You are so thoughtful of your chickens. The sweet herbs in Miss Penelope's nest say volumes about who you are, lawyer or not. Also, thank you for the care you take in explaining all the legal niceties of jurisdiction; it is fascinating for a layman.
“This week we may also get more news about an intriguing report in an NYT article late last week that suggests DOJ has an inside cooperator in the Mar-a-Lago investigation.” Anyone seen Barron lately?
LOL!!
🤣
I hope, Joyce, you mean actually Mrs. Penelope ? Hasn't she been legally wedded before she became pregnant ? Shuddering at this. 😳. Forget Trump !
Well, since there's not pregnancy involved, it's technically okay, right?
I am afraid so. I shall dedicate Hansel’s glorious The Zadock Priest to Miss Penelope and my allegiance to her as well !!
🤣🤣🤣
I am afraid so. I shall dedicate Hansel’s Yhe Zadock Priest to Miss Penelope, and my whole allegiance
Oh my, I fear for Miss Penelope’s reputation, and banishment, should Old Puddin’ Fingers hear about this!
I almost wrote the exact same thing! LOL!!
I adore those chickens !!! They help put things into perspective.
As for the Carroll case going to the jury, I am very nervous that a unanimous decision will not be made. I hope the five men are sympathetic to rape and I just hope no members of the jury are closet Mega Trumpers!! I think seating a jury must be tricky business because how can anyone know another’s deepest opinions. Let’s hope for a unanimous decision!!!👍👍👍
Got my fingers crossed for E Jean Carroll. Is it possible that if this is successful the other 25 or so women who have dealt with Trump's arrogant sexual abuse will be encouraged to go after him or has the door closed on all of those?
Only 25?
I rather talk about your chickens. Or maybe mine. As a child, I was once given two chicks for Easter. One perished and the other, a rooster, lived on through spring and summer. I named him Harry, after my father’s brother. I loved being with Harry. I learned how to gently rub him under his beak and he would go into a trance while sitting on my lap. Then one day in late summer, my parents told me Harry had to go to a farm to live. I was saddened and I always asked them if I could go and visit Harry. They kinda said yes but it never happened. And Harry was my first experience with loss of animal friendship.
Since I’ve become a cat rescuer and have 7 running around my house, my most precious was put down in January and now I am convinced I made a mistake. She was old and frail and suddenly developed a growth on her tonsils. At the same time, another cat that had been born in my back years suddenly became friendly and I quickly took him in before a car hit. I already sit on a board of a rescue center and since I make my own cat food, I want to start a YouTube channel to show others how to make it. It’s cheaper to am,e your own and it’s far more nutritious.
Great idea and public service.
Thank you.
( It’s cheaper to make your own…)