Goodness.. I had to remind myself to breathe while reading this one...and to harken back to the Portland podcast and awesome audience - to remind myself that the majority are with us. I am glad we are in this together!
Doubtful that any trump has learned anything about acting in good faith with the courts. They are cut from the same cloth. I wish the HAMMER would come crashing down on DJT by Jack Smith and others. Time is awasting. Plus, isn't it past time for Bannon to start serving time for his conviction? After all, he was found guilty of ripping off stupid people for donations to building more of the wall. Like to hear more of your meeting in Texas, since that is my state (College Station).
On a serious note, Joyce, I'd like all of you to take security precautions when you are traveling to speak out and about. You know there are many crazies with guns loose. We'd be partially lost without you. Peace. Carry on.
When I read anything about a conservative judge claiming that he/she doesn't allow their personal beliefs to influence their rulings, I can feel the heat of anger creep up my back to my neck and face. It's so obvious that they are NOT impartial.
Why can't they rule that there be a package insert included with each dose of mifepristone and a place to sign and acknowledge the pregnant person has read the insert and understands the risk? Nobody is insisting that conservative people have to take the drug. Can you imagine just how angry a conservative person would be if they were *forced" to take it against their will, even if it were a law approved by liberal judges. It would seem they could give individuals the right to make their own decision.
Sorry if this makes little sense, but I'm too angry to think clearly!
I was the Asian-American woman to your left of the stage who was unable to make my comment behind the woman from Occupy Democrats and was timed out from questions due to lights out at 10.
First I wanted to let you know that I just closed on my new home in a little Central Oregon community called Sisters!
My questions were, what happens to Jack Smith if we end up with a GOP appointed attorney general. Second, I wanted to ask why Biden cannot sign the ERA. Which states withdrew their endorsement?
I have been a lawyer since 1985 in South Carolina of all places, and I used to believe like you that judges step up and let their politics go once appointed to the bench, especially in the federal courts. You can see that with the relatively strong federal bench in S.C. Two of my biggest disappointments in the law are the realization that letting politics go apparently is no longer the case as shown by many of the Trump/McConnell appointments and the complicity by the members of Congress, reflecting the overall decline in their quality. My other major disappointment is the corruption of the Supreme Court which I would have thought unthinkable when I became a lawyer. Disagreeing with legal conclusions is part of the game, but impropriety that makes the actual law not relevant and the conclusions questionable should not be a factor. And two more would be (1) people like Durbin who continue to use the corrupt blue slip rule to avoid fixing some of the problems and (3) the filibuster to suppress the majority. It remains disappointing that we cannot escape the legacy of the South and its history of people like Storm Thurmond. My opinion.
Speaking of Mother's Day, I wonder what the children and grandchildren of Ivana, Marla, and Melania Trump; Kellyanne Conway, Sidney Powell, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert have learned about kindness, integrity, generosity, dignity, respect, and courtesy.
Wow! That was indeed a lengthy but needed explanation of upcoming issues this week. Thank you Joyce. In light of Mothers Day I am reminded that women in general are at the forefront of most issues on the ballot in the near future. What makes any politician think they can stonewall over half of the current population into believing that even tho they are saying so in their political speak, that they want to protect the sanctity of the family? What a bunch of BS!
I am encouraged that the justice system is beginning to hold TFG accountable and am eagerly awaiting the next indictments to hold him and his family accountable for all of their misdeeds.
Sounds to me like the 5th Circuit, especially, has the fingerprints of Leonard Leo and Mitch McConnell all over it. And gleefully. Not so good if you're a woman living under its thumb however.
Thank you again for all of us Joyce; we are very grateful for your well informed analysis! While we can only guess, wouldn’t it be likely that Jack Smith will indict him(and significant others) in both cases by the end of June or earlier? And we know that Fani Willis will issue obviously news-making indictments in July? Thus, he will be surrounded by four criminal indictments by mid-summer (and numerous other civil lawsuits)! That would be an extraordinary legal burden for any defendant, unprecedented stigma for any political figure, and far beyond the experience of any former President in our history! The MSM have not even discussed the political and criminal implications of the closing of all four walls at once around the trump campaign?
Joyce, what is your view of how this sordid situation would play out politically for him (1) with the potential size of his base, and (2) much more importantly with moderate “business Republican voters” plus the implication for an opening by a significantly more moderate Republican candidate such as Gov. Kemp? Thank you!
Will the trumps learn their lesson(s). Never. They are a vile excuse for humanity. Totally corrupt, entitled, cons--downright embarrassments to the species. All of them. What I am losing patience with is how our legal system has SO many "holes" for seemingly endless delays and appeals and way too much patience with these conpersons. I mean the average Joe/JoAnn wouldn't be given all these "chances". It's sickening.
Justice Thomas should not be allowed to vote on any cases since he is being paid to vote by rich men/women. All votes by Thomas need to be rescinded, void, tossed out, take back, cancel, or what ever words need to be said. Thomas's votes can not be counted. They are not legal votes. Pay to play has to be illegal.
Goodness.. I had to remind myself to breathe while reading this one...and to harken back to the Portland podcast and awesome audience - to remind myself that the majority are with us. I am glad we are in this together!
Doubtful that any trump has learned anything about acting in good faith with the courts. They are cut from the same cloth. I wish the HAMMER would come crashing down on DJT by Jack Smith and others. Time is awasting. Plus, isn't it past time for Bannon to start serving time for his conviction? After all, he was found guilty of ripping off stupid people for donations to building more of the wall. Like to hear more of your meeting in Texas, since that is my state (College Station).
On a serious note, Joyce, I'd like all of you to take security precautions when you are traveling to speak out and about. You know there are many crazies with guns loose. We'd be partially lost without you. Peace. Carry on.
When I read anything about a conservative judge claiming that he/she doesn't allow their personal beliefs to influence their rulings, I can feel the heat of anger creep up my back to my neck and face. It's so obvious that they are NOT impartial.
Why can't they rule that there be a package insert included with each dose of mifepristone and a place to sign and acknowledge the pregnant person has read the insert and understands the risk? Nobody is insisting that conservative people have to take the drug. Can you imagine just how angry a conservative person would be if they were *forced" to take it against their will, even if it were a law approved by liberal judges. It would seem they could give individuals the right to make their own decision.
Sorry if this makes little sense, but I'm too angry to think clearly!
I was the Asian-American woman to your left of the stage who was unable to make my comment behind the woman from Occupy Democrats and was timed out from questions due to lights out at 10.
First I wanted to let you know that I just closed on my new home in a little Central Oregon community called Sisters!
My questions were, what happens to Jack Smith if we end up with a GOP appointed attorney general. Second, I wanted to ask why Biden cannot sign the ERA. Which states withdrew their endorsement?
I loved seeing you and the Sisters in any case!
I have been a lawyer since 1985 in South Carolina of all places, and I used to believe like you that judges step up and let their politics go once appointed to the bench, especially in the federal courts. You can see that with the relatively strong federal bench in S.C. Two of my biggest disappointments in the law are the realization that letting politics go apparently is no longer the case as shown by many of the Trump/McConnell appointments and the complicity by the members of Congress, reflecting the overall decline in their quality. My other major disappointment is the corruption of the Supreme Court which I would have thought unthinkable when I became a lawyer. Disagreeing with legal conclusions is part of the game, but impropriety that makes the actual law not relevant and the conclusions questionable should not be a factor. And two more would be (1) people like Durbin who continue to use the corrupt blue slip rule to avoid fixing some of the problems and (3) the filibuster to suppress the majority. It remains disappointing that we cannot escape the legacy of the South and its history of people like Storm Thurmond. My opinion.
Speaking of Mother's Day, I wonder what the children and grandchildren of Ivana, Marla, and Melania Trump; Kellyanne Conway, Sidney Powell, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert have learned about kindness, integrity, generosity, dignity, respect, and courtesy.
Wow! That was indeed a lengthy but needed explanation of upcoming issues this week. Thank you Joyce. In light of Mothers Day I am reminded that women in general are at the forefront of most issues on the ballot in the near future. What makes any politician think they can stonewall over half of the current population into believing that even tho they are saying so in their political speak, that they want to protect the sanctity of the family? What a bunch of BS!
I am encouraged that the justice system is beginning to hold TFG accountable and am eagerly awaiting the next indictments to hold him and his family accountable for all of their misdeeds.
Peace and Happy Mothers Day!
Love me some Sisters!
Sounds to me like the 5th Circuit, especially, has the fingerprints of Leonard Leo and Mitch McConnell all over it. And gleefully. Not so good if you're a woman living under its thumb however.
Great podcast from Portland!!
Thank you again for all of us Joyce; we are very grateful for your well informed analysis! While we can only guess, wouldn’t it be likely that Jack Smith will indict him(and significant others) in both cases by the end of June or earlier? And we know that Fani Willis will issue obviously news-making indictments in July? Thus, he will be surrounded by four criminal indictments by mid-summer (and numerous other civil lawsuits)! That would be an extraordinary legal burden for any defendant, unprecedented stigma for any political figure, and far beyond the experience of any former President in our history! The MSM have not even discussed the political and criminal implications of the closing of all four walls at once around the trump campaign?
Joyce, what is your view of how this sordid situation would play out politically for him (1) with the potential size of his base, and (2) much more importantly with moderate “business Republican voters” plus the implication for an opening by a significantly more moderate Republican candidate such as Gov. Kemp? Thank you!
Will the trumps learn their lesson(s). Never. They are a vile excuse for humanity. Totally corrupt, entitled, cons--downright embarrassments to the species. All of them. What I am losing patience with is how our legal system has SO many "holes" for seemingly endless delays and appeals and way too much patience with these conpersons. I mean the average Joe/JoAnn wouldn't be given all these "chances". It's sickening.
Justice Thomas should not be allowed to vote on any cases since he is being paid to vote by rich men/women. All votes by Thomas need to be rescinded, void, tossed out, take back, cancel, or what ever words need to be said. Thomas's votes can not be counted. They are not legal votes. Pay to play has to be illegal.
Trump and all his crotch goblins have been frantically deleting all their communications.
gosh, is there anyone who doesn't know that Trump's M.O. is to stall, stall, stall? I'm amazed that he can still find legal representation.
A little entertainment for the new day, a recent song I wrote, "Secret Documents." Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Og9SDu24V4