Glenn Kirschner – Jack Smith subpoenas Trump’s Twitter account; this will be evidentiary gold for prosecutors
The Lincoln Project – The DeSantis Method
Robert Reich – Is Donald Trump a Fascist?
Farron Balanced – Trump Messes Up His Own Name And Age During Arraignment
Blind Puppy Grows Up And Gets A Blind Puppy Of His Own
Beau – Let’s talk about Trump in the zone….
[I agree we have the right. But insisting on one’s rights is not always the smartest thing. In this case, it would play into what Trump** wants. I’d say film it and show it after it’s over.]
Glenn Kirschner – The American voters, victims of Trump’s crimes, have a legal right to have cameras in the courtroom
The Lincoln Project – He Should Probably Stop
MSNBC – Only something a Trump lawyer could make up’: 1/6 coup plot architect fights against disbarment
[Sorry that it’s Mrs Greenspan – but she’s who covered it, and she has an expert guest at least – and it’s short.]
MSNBC – Woman arrested in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy ‘was hiding in plain sight’
Lost Leopard Cub Keeps Crying For Mom
Beau – Let’s talk about a GOP constitutional amendment….
[In lieu of the legal recap]
Talking Feds – Trump makes a RIDICULOUS REQUEST to federal judge
The Lincoln Project – NOW Conspiracy
Thom Hartmann – How Can We Ban Trump & His Cult From Public Office?
MSNBC – Biden designates new national monument near the Grand Canyon
Dog Who Couldn’t Walk Prances Around The Office Now
Beau – Let’s talk about Trump revealing his emotional state….
Glenn Kirschner – Absurd claim by Trump’s attorney that Trump only “technically” violated the Constitution
The Lincoln Project – Us vs. Trump
Democracy Now – “It’s a Way of Reparations”: Why Henrietta Lacks Settlement Matters for Bioethics & Racial Justice
The Ring of Fire – Trump’s Defense Strategy Could Result In A Very Quick Conviction
Shelter Cat Works At A Museum Now (Let it run all the way to see Indy’s full name)
Beau – Let’s talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court….
Glenn Kirschner – Trump arguably violates conditions of pretrial release AND tries to insult his way out of a DC trial
The Lincoln Project – Special Counsel Jack Smith on Trump’s Third Indictment
Robert Reich – Why Thousands of Workers Are on Strike
The Ring of Fire – Police Killings Set Record High In 2022 & Arizona’s Secret Surveillance Program
Lion Dog Was Invisible To Everyone
[This is kind of the opposite of a shaggy dog story. It doesn’t build expectations in a certain direction. But it does have a punch line.]
Beau – Let’s talk about Finland, Russia, and David….
Glenn Kirschner – Just 24 hours after being told by judge not to threaten witnesses, Trump appears to violate order
The Lincoln Project – Uh oh, 3.0
Thom Hartmann – Did the DeSantis Campaign Approve Nazi Symbol “Political” Ad?
MSNBC – ‘Exciting, blustering nutjobs’: Money problems, chaos seen in state Republican Parties
Cat Dumped For Being ‘Aggressive’ Transforms Into A Lovebug
Beau – Let’s talk about Texas, definitions, and people….
Yesterday, Steve Schmidt wrote about a forthcoming debate between Gavin Newsom (CA) and Ron DeSantis (FL) which is to be hosted on Fox by Sean Hamity. He fully expects Newsom to triumph, and is looking forward to seeing it. Having steeped myself in the Alt-Right Playbook, I will not be watching.There will be far too many people unable to understand what the are seeing and unable to accept any victory but that of a bully. I have screamed about that too may times and am quite hoarse already. Though I’d love to be wrong. Steve says Gavin gave him the best parenting advice he has ever received, and to this day asks whenever they meet how his son is doing. MAGAts’ idea of parenting advice is “Raise your son to be a monster.” Yes, some of them actually say that. Along with make sure your kids have guns. I just can’t. Anyway, the date has not been set, but Steve promises updates as soon as available. Backing up a little, earlier this week (most of you probably got this) our Mitch sent a photo of a Monarch on the milkweed he had planted to attract them, and remarked that he hoped for caterpillars. Yesterday, he sent a couple of photos of caterpillars. Of course I congratulated the butterfly foster daddy!
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Short Takes –
HuffPost – The Network Behind Trump’s Election Lies Hasn’t Backed Down — Despite His Indictment
Quote – But Trump’s attempts to overturn the election were enabled by a fertile environment to bolster his groundless claims. Several co-conspirators allegedly helped manufacture and push the lies that fueled his attempt to steal a second term, per the indictment, in addition to a network of supporters who have invested their time and energy over the past three years in supporting the big lie. While none of these allies were charged in the indictment ― Trump is the sole named defendant ― it’s hard to deny the culture of election denial they helped create.
Click through for essay. If it were just Trump**… we could deal with it. It’s this that’s the problem going forward.
CNN – Black mayor of tiny Alabama town says he was ousted by his White predecessor
Quote – LaQuenna Lewis said she was introduced to Braxton as the mayor by a mutual friend when she was looking to find a base for her non-profit food distribution work. She told CNN he helped with that request and then she decided she had to help him over his disputed mayorship. “I was just in disbelief because I had never seen or heard of anything like that,” said Lewis, who added that her family had lived around Newbern “forever.” It took time to find the right attorneys and get the lawsuit going, she said, but it was still relevant even more than three years after Braxton was told he was mayor. “I was noticing that people felt like this is a small town, it didn’t merit the attention,” she said. “But this is definitely major. This is something that if it’s happening here, you never know where else it’s happening.”
Click through – yes, I covered this when it came out locally, but it’s now national news (a good thing) and there are some updates.
Food For Thought
[Trump** must want to be locked up. Why? To instigate another insurretion? What are we missing here?]
Glenn Kirschner – Trump’s arraignment: a speedy trial is coming; Trump’s threatening post; and possible consequences
The Lincoln Project – Clown Convention
MSNBC (Crooks & Liars) – [it’s probably findable on YouTube, but this is such a nice, tight clip I just went with it.]
Farron Balanced – Trump Supporters Hurl Racist Threats At Prosecutor Before She Indicts Trump
Dog Waits For Months For Mom To Come Home From The Hospital
Beau – Let’s talk about how the GOP indicted Trump….