This morning at about 10:00 a.m. Central Time, I wrote this: If you’re feeling like you can’t keep up, you’re not alone. There is an overwhelming amount of news about the Trump criminal prosecutions right now. Tonight, I’m addressing the Mar-a-Lago case and the Manhattan DA’s case, but tomorrow we expect Judge McAfee’s ruling on defense efforts to disqualify Fani Willis as well as who knows what else?
Thanks for working so hard for your fellow citizens’ best interests, Joyce. I hope you know how very much you are appreciated, for this blog and your many public appearances on MSNBC and live panels. I am in awe of your energy and dedication. Thank you!
It’s so sad that trump and his minions have stolen 8 plus years of our country’s life. It feels like an eternity. The only good that will ever come of it, will be if decent women and men in congress pass some laws with teeth that prevent an individual like him to ever serve the people of our great nation again.
It’s maddening to think how many of these problems could have been avoided if our utter coward of an attorney general had summoned the courage to appoint a special counsel in January 7, 2021.
Somehow it helps to hear that all this is overwhelming for you and other pros, Joyce. I don't think, though, that it's the quantity of Trump Trials news that is so debilitating. At least for me, it's seeing how broadly and deeply the justice system can be subverted. The sense that justice is being defeated is depressing, exhausting. How can our justice system have so many damn holes in it? How can Judge Delay get away with this sneaky move of "dismissing" the Trump charge, but inviting him back in to make it again? How can there be so many sleazy back alleys for the crooks to take - how can this system purport to defend the rule of law??!
Seems more and more like there is a concerted effort by one, or more, of the conservative legal "think tanks" threading the needle to ensure our judicial system collapses.
I love Snarky Joyce just as much as I do Serious Professor Joyce!!
Having spent 10 years of my 30+ years as an attorney in a job we old folks called an "elbow clerk" to both state and federal judges, I pity the poor law clerk who either has to draft gibberish for "Judge" Cannon to sign, or has to stand by silently and watch as her/his "Judge" mangles the best legal work product he/she can produce as a newbie lawyer. Or maybe she/he is simply a MAGA True Believer. Sigh.
All I needed to deal with all the awful news of today was your final note about the Boss endorsing Biden and saying nice things about that decent man. I’m just so sad. But I still do my bit with every person around me and for them to leave a conversation with me that helps them to know truths, to know I’m “kind of a scientist and an educator who studies medicine, education, and history …” and people trust me and so can you.” And they do! And some of the great information I can share comes from people like you, Joyce. We are indeed in this together.
It appears Merrick Garland is in over his head in lacking political smarts and possible even lacking the ability to manage/control pro-Trump, anti-democracy staff members. Or he truly believes that Trump and his attorneys are good guys who play by the rules. What does he do all day?
How did our law schools turn out so many attorneys and judges who don't believe in the rule of law? Is the law just a big con game to them, a way to power and profit?
So many questions! I wish there were answers that made sense.
Today was a whirlwind. Joyce, you are appreciated so much.
Loose Cannon probably had written her opinion BEFOREHAND so Mr: Trump could approve it.
Statute 18 U.S.C. 793(e) is pretty inclusive and understandable except for someone who can’t read.
I have a question, why hasn’t Merrick Garland stepped up and recused Judge Cannon? Does he not read the news.
DA Alvin Bragg was between a rock and a hard spot. Thirty days is better than ninety days. I liked how he told the defense which pages were important. Only the 172 pages of witness statements and not all of the 31,000 pages.
Of course Mr. Trump wants his cake and wants to eat it too. It seems to me anyone else who says they were relying on their attorney’s advice would then have to waive attorney client privilege.
I’m grateful that President Biden continues to do amazing things. These delays are killing me and I’m sure every other Democrat. I have to say I know we have the popular vote but still concerned about the Electoral College. I’m glad we are in this together!
Joyce, I don’t know how you analyze and write everyday, but I applaud you. I can barely tolerate hearing or reading one more thing. It’s disheartening to see our team continuing to come out on the short end of the proverbial stick. With the NY case, which had criminal consequences postponed, I could feel hope deflating. Isn’t good suppose to triumph over evil?
My head is spinning and I can just imagine what yours is doing, Joyce. Someday, somehow, all of Trump’s bricks will start falling. Somebody or something somewhere will grant We the People to get OUR retribution. Yu-hoooo…VOTE BLUE!
Thanks for working so hard for your fellow citizens’ best interests, Joyce. I hope you know how very much you are appreciated, for this blog and your many public appearances on MSNBC and live panels. I am in awe of your energy and dedication. Thank you!
The news today had me breaking down and crying in frustration. It’s like being a helpless kid on a playground
where a bully has been picking on kids at recess every day for months or years and the playground teachers just laugh and do nothing to stop him.
It’s so sad that trump and his minions have stolen 8 plus years of our country’s life. It feels like an eternity. The only good that will ever come of it, will be if decent women and men in congress pass some laws with teeth that prevent an individual like him to ever serve the people of our great nation again.
It’s maddening to think how many of these problems could have been avoided if our utter coward of an attorney general had summoned the courage to appoint a special counsel in January 7, 2021.
Somehow it helps to hear that all this is overwhelming for you and other pros, Joyce. I don't think, though, that it's the quantity of Trump Trials news that is so debilitating. At least for me, it's seeing how broadly and deeply the justice system can be subverted. The sense that justice is being defeated is depressing, exhausting. How can our justice system have so many damn holes in it? How can Judge Delay get away with this sneaky move of "dismissing" the Trump charge, but inviting him back in to make it again? How can there be so many sleazy back alleys for the crooks to take - how can this system purport to defend the rule of law??!
Seems more and more like there is a concerted effort by one, or more, of the conservative legal "think tanks" threading the needle to ensure our judicial system collapses.
Sometimes my head just wants to explode in frustration.
I love Snarky Joyce just as much as I do Serious Professor Joyce!!
Having spent 10 years of my 30+ years as an attorney in a job we old folks called an "elbow clerk" to both state and federal judges, I pity the poor law clerk who either has to draft gibberish for "Judge" Cannon to sign, or has to stand by silently and watch as her/his "Judge" mangles the best legal work product he/she can produce as a newbie lawyer. Or maybe she/he is simply a MAGA True Believer. Sigh.
All I needed to deal with all the awful news of today was your final note about the Boss endorsing Biden and saying nice things about that decent man. I’m just so sad. But I still do my bit with every person around me and for them to leave a conversation with me that helps them to know truths, to know I’m “kind of a scientist and an educator who studies medicine, education, and history …” and people trust me and so can you.” And they do! And some of the great information I can share comes from people like you, Joyce. We are indeed in this together.
It appears Merrick Garland is in over his head in lacking political smarts and possible even lacking the ability to manage/control pro-Trump, anti-democracy staff members. Or he truly believes that Trump and his attorneys are good guys who play by the rules. What does he do all day?
How did our law schools turn out so many attorneys and judges who don't believe in the rule of law? Is the law just a big con game to them, a way to power and profit?
So many questions! I wish there were answers that made sense.
Judge Delay is fluent in word salad. 🤮
"because the Republicans have picked a crazy criminal”
Initially I read this as “a crazy animal.” That also works.
Today was a whirlwind. Joyce, you are appreciated so much.
Loose Cannon probably had written her opinion BEFOREHAND so Mr: Trump could approve it.
Statute 18 U.S.C. 793(e) is pretty inclusive and understandable except for someone who can’t read.
I have a question, why hasn’t Merrick Garland stepped up and recused Judge Cannon? Does he not read the news.
DA Alvin Bragg was between a rock and a hard spot. Thirty days is better than ninety days. I liked how he told the defense which pages were important. Only the 172 pages of witness statements and not all of the 31,000 pages.
Of course Mr. Trump wants his cake and wants to eat it too. It seems to me anyone else who says they were relying on their attorney’s advice would then have to waive attorney client privilege.
I’m grateful that President Biden continues to do amazing things. These delays are killing me and I’m sure every other Democrat. I have to say I know we have the popular vote but still concerned about the Electoral College. I’m glad we are in this together!
Joyce, I don’t know how you analyze and write everyday, but I applaud you. I can barely tolerate hearing or reading one more thing. It’s disheartening to see our team continuing to come out on the short end of the proverbial stick. With the NY case, which had criminal consequences postponed, I could feel hope deflating. Isn’t good suppose to triumph over evil?
P.S. it was good to see The Boss endorse Joe Cool☮️☮️☮️
My head is spinning and I can just imagine what yours is doing, Joyce. Someday, somehow, all of Trump’s bricks will start falling. Somebody or something somewhere will grant We the People to get OUR retribution. Yu-hoooo…VOTE BLUE!