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Conservative activist Leonard Leo was hit with a subpoena from Senate Democrats on Thursday as part of a probe into Supreme Court ethics and whether individuals or groups used luxury gifts to access justices.
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So, congratulations to Speaker Johnson for his skill in convincing Trump that the popular aid package for Ukraine would translate into votes for Trump into 2024.
What remains now is for Trump to convince the Kremlin, who is sitting on the precipice of victory, that the aid package for Ukraine is also in Russia's best long term interest.
That sounds like an uphill climb.
Russia has spent tons of money, over a lot of years, in U.S. politics, getting themself to the point of near certain victory in Ukraine, thus opening the door to Eastern Europe. It doesn't seem likely they're going to be happy about Trumps failure to stop Speaker Johnson from pulling the rug out from under them.
Time may not be on Mr. Putin's side. He's not a well man. Under Trump's plan, he may not live long enough to see his legacy as Russia's greatest leader carved for all eternity in Russia's history.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-25 08:46 AM | Reply
DANFORTH
I'm sure you're right about the letter writing, phone calls, texts, public comments, etc., none of which were technically illegal, I suppose. But I was thinking about John Eastman's boast about having a "connection" to the U.S. Supreme Court which turned out to be Gini Thomas.
As yet, there's no explanation of the role she played, or intended to play. But Eastman's boast would indicate he was expecting her to intervene with her husband on behalf of the fake electors scheme at some point along the way.
I suppose that could come up when Eastman is looking for somebody to throw under the bus at his own co-conspirator trial. I just find her too despicable for words and hope she gets dragged into this conspiracy, kicking and screaming all the way.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-25 07:23 AM | Reply
And, wonder of wonders, I still don't see Gini Thomas' name ~ the wife of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice who worked hand-in-hand with John Eastman to pull off this scam.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 11:47 PM | Reply
DONNER
I surely hope no juror goes public with their experience after this trial is over.
Trump never forgets and he never forgives (his words) and he'll be looking for scapegoats to victimize for his plight if he loses.
He'd be doing it in advance of a verdict right now if he could get his hands on their names.
I don't think there's a doubt in anybody's mind that Trump has been trying to get their identities from the moment they were officially sworn in. If he is successful, their very life could be in danger. And yes, like a cornered rat, he'll do any vile thing he can think of to escape.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 11:34 PM | Reply
LEGALLY
Does it matter? Carlson left there bent over and holding his -------- ~ if you get my drift.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 04:04 PM | Reply
Tucker certainly didn't get the State Dinner reception he expected in Moscow. Mr. Putin treated him like the traitor that he is. Mr. Putin doesn't like traitor either.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 03:05 PM | Reply
When asked, first Trump said about Johnson, "He's trying really hard."
Next Trump said, "I'm furious with Johnson."
Did Trump get a message from Putin that said, "You (blanketly-blank), (i)(expletive), (expletive), (expletive) moron. How could you let this happen?
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 02:08 PM | Reply
HUGHMASS
You can't die without our permission. So forget about it. We need you here.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 08:47 AM | Reply
HUGEMASS
I'd be more concerned about him clearing the room at a G7 or G20 meeting.
Can you picture that stampede?
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 08:40 AM | Reply
Rachael Maddow, who has been in the courtroom every day, made mention of the courtroom having an offensive, odorous, gas-mask worthy, smell about it.
I myself wondered why the two rows behind the defense table were empty.
A courtroom artists published a cartoon rendition of the jury wearing gas-masks.
Something is going on in there and it'd not a whoopie cushion.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 08:31 AM | Reply
RIGHT/TRITE
I can respect your viewpoint but I still think we should stick to the actual charges in the case and the first person evidence and documents that led to the charge.
Speculation about what's going on in a person's mind at any given time may be selatious for the purpose of this blog but it's inadmissible.
Trump committed a crime to cover up another crime. The prosecution is building a case for a felony based on proving intent, backed up by Trump's own self-serving recorded history.
Todd Blanche should be very careful. Everything Trump touches dies, mostly the careers of attorneys.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-24 08:16 AM | Reply
Courtroom observers are suggesting a different area that could use an injection, like the rectum, for example.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 07:42 PM | Reply
With Trump doing all the heavy thinking for his attorney, I can hardly wait to see how Todd Blanche handles the cross examinations. Sidebars should add at least another month to the trial.
I don't know why Blanche doesn't just bugger out now to save his reputation and his livelihood.
Everything Trump touches dies.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 06:34 PM | Reply
"Cities are sinking all over the planet."
For a minute I thought that was a National Inquirer headline.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 06:16 PM | Reply
DONNERBOY
Trump is micromanaging his own defense. I suspect Trump even wrote that flowery opening statement about himself.
That usually never work out.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 05:51 PM | Reply
As always, the proof will be if Speaker Johnson holds the line or if his recent epiphany is a one-off.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 02:28 PM | Reply
"keeping Trump out of the oval office, in the name of democracy of course." #8 | POSTED BY FISHPAW
I'd call it more like a residual benefit.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 02:11 PM | Reply
I really don't think this case is going to come down to the size of Trump's mushroom. That's National Inquirer stuff.
Trump is fighting to get back in the Oval Office, not for his reputation in the bedroom.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 11:38 AM | Reply
The RNC itself must be in total shock. They'll have to find some way to explain to Russia how they got outfoxed so easily by President Biden.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 07:34 AM | Reply
AU
The so-called "savvy genius" wasn't smart enough to see it coming.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 07:00 AM | Reply
ALEXANDRIT
Eric and Junior have a case of courtroomphobia and Melania says "I don't really care. Do you?"
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 06:44 AM | Reply
PeterPeckerPickedaPeckofPickeledPeppers is the first witness because the prosecution is starting its case back in the beginning ~ and bring it forward chronically.
And also, that opening statement by Trump's lawyers was so amateurish that it appears to have been written by Donald Trump ~ which wouldn't surprise me. They do seem to be forced to do their job with a dictator as a client.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 03:17 AM | Reply
TONY
I'd like to believe your #5 about all the briefing Johnson received from domestic intel and world leaders being the game changer in Johnson's decision ~ except for the months it took for Johnson to reach this amazing epiphany right after he returned from Mar-a-Lago.
I don't doubt that he had all those briefings and was perhaps even swayed by them. But I don't think he had the nerve to bring the bill to the floor without first convincing Trump that, in the long run (meaning the 2024 election) he would gain a lot of votes by passing this very popular bill and, at the same time, deprive President Biden of a talking point.
Since then, I've noticed that Trump isn't throwing any stink bombs in Johnson's direction, like we'd normally expect if Johnson defied Trump's orders.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-23 02:44 AM | Reply
He had a few accomplices, all of which are testifying against him.
The defense is claiming Trump is a "family man." Yeah, sure. Three times. ~ LOL And the last one me met at a Golddiggers shindig.
The defense is claiming that Trump is "just like us." Yeah, sure ~ LOL. How many of "us" have tried to overturn the U.S. Government, stole top secret documents, and are now facing 88 felony counts? That's not any "us" I know about.
Trump's defense:
I didn't do it. If I did, I didn't know about it. It's a Democrat conspiracy. Everybody is lying but me. Alitia James hates me.
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-22 07:24 PM | Reply
Biden says he will sign this aid bill as soon a it runs the gauntlet in the Senate.
MGT says: NICHT!
Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-22 04:38 PM | Reply
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So, congratulations to Speaker Johnson for his skill in convincing Trump that the popular aid package for Ukraine would translate into votes for Trump into 2024.
What remains now is for Trump to convince the Kremlin, who is sitting on the precipice of victory, that the aid package for Ukraine is also in Russia's best long term interest.
That sounds like an uphill climb.
Russia has spent tons of money, over a lot of years, in U.S. politics, getting themself to the point of near certain victory in Ukraine, thus opening the door to Eastern Europe. It doesn't seem likely they're going to be happy about Trumps failure to stop Speaker Johnson from pulling the rug out from under them.
Time may not be on Mr. Putin's side. He's not a well man. Under Trump's plan, he may not live long enough to see his legacy as Russia's greatest leader carved for all eternity in Russia's history.