Thanks Joyce for your thoughts of what’s up this week. Sobering facts about an outlaw x-president who still thinks he can steal America for himself. I’m just going to sit quietly for awhile and get some rest for the big reveal. I hope Santa is watching and sends a note to J6 that x45 has indeed been naughty and you know what that means. Santa is always right. Happy Christmas week ahead🎄
Can the 1st Amendment issue be finessed by proceeding on the “giving aid & comfort” prong rather than the incitement prong? Under this theory, it would be his failure to act which would be the gravamen of the crime. His language during his speech would be evidence of his motive & of his state of mind, but would not be the crime itself.
Joyce, thank you so much for explaining the main statutes we are likely to hear about so I have a better understanding when I hear them. There is so much here that the committee can/will bring forward. It’s a lot to process for those of us who are not lawyers. I anxiously await your analysis of the J6 committee report!
Thank you, Joyce. Hope you are charged and ready this week. Many of us will depend on your astute analysis.
A couple questions.
Being prevented from ever holding office again is a result I most want to see. But if that should come to pass - and perish the thought - what would happen if he were to win the presidency by a write-in campaign?
Also, "If two or more persons conspire..." Could any one of the rioters be counted as a co-conspirator?
Great summary of potential acts. As ever - thank you. I do hope the congressional members who were seemingly enthusiastic co-conspirators (and virtually admitted as much by asking for pardons) don’t get away w/just an ethics referral. Under the new R majority, such a referrals will be ignored, esp since some will be committee chairs. I do hope we see true justice in 2023. We all saw and read these crimes occurring in nearly real time. It would be a travesty if the bar is too high to find guilt among those who’ve virtually shown us their guilt in their own words and on the global stage.
Is it possible/likely for the House Jan 6 Committee to pass the baton over to a Senate Committee with the same remit, ongoing, even after releasing its report and recommendations/ referrals? (Given that the House is falling into Republican hands in the new term, while the Senate is remaining Democratic, if only by a hair.)
In listening to the statements made today by the members of the Jan. 6th committee, and knowing they will be releasing a written report of their findings said to be 1,000 pages in length (sans exhibits), I found myself thinking, "No wonder there's a special prosecutor." And no wonder Trump has gone to Crazytown these last several weeks. This time, he has nothing to hide behind - no WH lawyers, no presidency protecting him from anything. His current attorneys simply suck. He has pocketed $100 million in ostensible political donations to pay lawyers who have declined to represent him.
John Eastman is definitely going to federal prison even if Trump does not. And even if he doesn't, his political career has just ended as of today.
I so very much enjoy seeing your name pop up in my email in box. I know two things: (1) I’m going to be smarter after reading it, and (2) I may get a virtual “snuggle” with a chicken. Go ahead, Joyce — make my day! Cheers and thank you.
When 1/6 had occurred and we began to see the far-reaching stranglehold that occurred, I began to wonder if 99% of elected republicans are guilty of treason. Many months (feels like years) later, it sure seems so.
I have to take issue with one of your observations: "Sadly, Senate Republicans could have done that had they convicted him on impeachment charges in January 2021, but they lacked the resolve to put country over party." They lacked resolve? Nope. They lacked courage and leadership. Their just rewards will be when their grandchildren ask their parents, "Did grandma/grandpaw really do that??"
Last comment: I am devoted follower of yours; your essays give me hope. I'm a minister (Presbyterian-type), and they have practically become part of my daily devotionals! Keep it up. Please!
I very much appreciate your explaining all as you do. I would never have understood these procedures without it! Thank you.
Thanks Joyce for your thoughts of what’s up this week. Sobering facts about an outlaw x-president who still thinks he can steal America for himself. I’m just going to sit quietly for awhile and get some rest for the big reveal. I hope Santa is watching and sends a note to J6 that x45 has indeed been naughty and you know what that means. Santa is always right. Happy Christmas week ahead🎄
I’m glad to be going into this week with you and looking forward to your reaction and analysis.
Joyce,
Can the 1st Amendment issue be finessed by proceeding on the “giving aid & comfort” prong rather than the incitement prong? Under this theory, it would be his failure to act which would be the gravamen of the crime. His language during his speech would be evidence of his motive & of his state of mind, but would not be the crime itself.
Joyce, thank you so much for explaining the main statutes we are likely to hear about so I have a better understanding when I hear them. There is so much here that the committee can/will bring forward. It’s a lot to process for those of us who are not lawyers. I anxiously await your analysis of the J6 committee report!
The digital trading cards? I thought that was a joke! Really?
Thanks for the explanations. It's definitely going to be a Big Week Indeed,.
I forgot to ask: Will the report and all the hearings be housed in the National Archives?
Thank you, Joyce. Hope you are charged and ready this week. Many of us will depend on your astute analysis.
A couple questions.
Being prevented from ever holding office again is a result I most want to see. But if that should come to pass - and perish the thought - what would happen if he were to win the presidency by a write-in campaign?
Also, "If two or more persons conspire..." Could any one of the rioters be counted as a co-conspirator?
Thoughts, anyone?
Great summary of potential acts. As ever - thank you. I do hope the congressional members who were seemingly enthusiastic co-conspirators (and virtually admitted as much by asking for pardons) don’t get away w/just an ethics referral. Under the new R majority, such a referrals will be ignored, esp since some will be committee chairs. I do hope we see true justice in 2023. We all saw and read these crimes occurring in nearly real time. It would be a travesty if the bar is too high to find guilt among those who’ve virtually shown us their guilt in their own words and on the global stage.
Is it possible/likely for the House Jan 6 Committee to pass the baton over to a Senate Committee with the same remit, ongoing, even after releasing its report and recommendations/ referrals? (Given that the House is falling into Republican hands in the new term, while the Senate is remaining Democratic, if only by a hair.)
In listening to the statements made today by the members of the Jan. 6th committee, and knowing they will be releasing a written report of their findings said to be 1,000 pages in length (sans exhibits), I found myself thinking, "No wonder there's a special prosecutor." And no wonder Trump has gone to Crazytown these last several weeks. This time, he has nothing to hide behind - no WH lawyers, no presidency protecting him from anything. His current attorneys simply suck. He has pocketed $100 million in ostensible political donations to pay lawyers who have declined to represent him.
John Eastman is definitely going to federal prison even if Trump does not. And even if he doesn't, his political career has just ended as of today.
I so very much enjoy seeing your name pop up in my email in box. I know two things: (1) I’m going to be smarter after reading it, and (2) I may get a virtual “snuggle” with a chicken. Go ahead, Joyce — make my day! Cheers and thank you.
I hope the committee clearly outs the members of congress who supported the insurrection and that they can be eliminated........ from power.
When 1/6 had occurred and we began to see the far-reaching stranglehold that occurred, I began to wonder if 99% of elected republicans are guilty of treason. Many months (feels like years) later, it sure seems so.
I have to take issue with one of your observations: "Sadly, Senate Republicans could have done that had they convicted him on impeachment charges in January 2021, but they lacked the resolve to put country over party." They lacked resolve? Nope. They lacked courage and leadership. Their just rewards will be when their grandchildren ask their parents, "Did grandma/grandpaw really do that??"
Last comment: I am devoted follower of yours; your essays give me hope. I'm a minister (Presbyterian-type), and they have practically become part of my daily devotionals! Keep it up. Please!