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Word has leaked into the US mediasphere that DT's lawyers were expecting the charges to be about the rally before the Capitol attack, about the inciting language, the noose, and so on. Seems the fake electors charges caught them off guard. Only the best people . . . Here's what I'm waiting for: recall the story Cassidy Hutchinson conveyed about DT wanting to go to the Capitol, grabbed the steering wheel, etc? I don't believe that happened, I think DT cooked that up for the sake of the MAGA crowd, an "I wanted to be there but they wouldn't let me" excuse. The steering wheel bit is the 'laying it on too thick' part. She wasn't in the car, the story was told to her by one of DT's handlers.

Votes are cast by individual voters. They are not found like seashells. Who is this Trump you mention, an upstanding citizen, a honest man, an excellent or even the best economic Manager ever, only concerned with the wellbeing of fellow citizens, upholding America's democratic principles and the Constituition at all times? It is definitely not POTUS 45.

I felt that way about the Lower Decks tie-in episode, but at least it had some humor. I think they put that one together as a Comic Con tribute.

I hate musicals. I grew up in the 1950s/60s and managed to not see many of the famous musicals of that era: My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, The Music Man, et al. When someone in that episode suggested playing music, and they played Liza Minnelli doing a Cole Porter song I got a bad feeling. And then the rest happened. I fast-forwarded through most of it. I might go back and try to take in Spock's emotional ordeal, but that will involve watching the nurse's aria. . Oddly enough, the week before with M'benga and the Klingon I thought that was the best episode of the season. I read an interview with Patrick Stewart once, him talking about ST:NG being his first Hollywood gig and how in between scenes the other members of the cast were singing and dancing on set. Stewart was somewhat shocked, never saw that before. I have to wonder if this episode was inspired by what Stewart said.

He asked Raffensperger for OATS, not votes! He wanted Mel to make Georgia-style oatmeal. What? You thought he said "votes"? C'mon, only an idiot would do something like that!

It is admirable the way they stood up, distinguishing themselves from the invertebrates in their party. I sure as hell wouldn't vote for any of them unless my back was against the wall and the alternative was a MAGA dementado. Pence took me by surprise with that statement he made on Friday. Did he ingest Miracle Grow and it affected his scrotum? Once the GOP resigns themselves to losing in 2024, they just might throw DT out in order to NOT go down in history as the party that re-ran a twice impeached ex-president under a load on indictments. I think this is why so many have thrown their hats in the ring, I still think the GOP may have an open convention.

Was he renting or buying?

There was a similar thing when Manafort was under house arrest and was telephoning witnesses etc. I may have missed some coverage, but I do not recall any comment stronger than "ooo, he's not supposed to do that!" nor any action taken. Same with Roger Stone. The two that I would really like to see taken to task are Stone and Bannon. If you are looking for where these plots originated, like getting the VP to usurp the electoral process and intimidate the poll workers, and the brazen "we just say 'we won and f___ you'" the one to point at is Bannon. https://www.businessinsider.com/roger-stone-tells-trump-supporters-claim-victory-no-matter-what-2022-10?op=1

I didn't know they had a tax on treasures, I never saw it mentioned on the customs forms.

He has to tell people how great he is because otherwise they wouldn't know it. This whole business that DT is caught in a mind [beep] that he actually believed he won and the election was stolen from himself is countered by the "keep re-counting until the numbers are in my favor" plot and fake electors scheme. Some of the people doing the fake elector chores were not very bright and didn't really know what they were doing; I recall one fellow the media intercepted on the morning of 1/6 said something like "All I know is I'm here to . . ." and then he read a statement that he apparently didn't understand. This is the core of the whole MAGA initiative: people who are dumb enough to follow whatever their messiah says. Another is the "election is rigged" claim. He started with this a few weeks before the 2016 election. I think someone/some gov't agency should have followed up on that after he won, asking the then president-elect to tell them about it and how he knows. To me this was the first hint that they had no plans on taking him to task for his stunts. No one has been known to pursue the inauguration grift, with so many Russians present and the $$$ they paid to be there. Then in 2020 he started playing the "rigged election" record again. Once he is taken to task it is possible DOJ could go back to the 2016 Russia influence and Barr's interception of the report on that: Billy boy could end up wearing orange, and he is well aware of it, hence his eagerness to pile on DT these days.

I would guess it had something to do with a certain former PM, who owns a house or two in HK (last I heard).

I thought Garland would wait until Feb 2022 to get the ball rolling, a year into the administration. I figured if he did it too soon it would look too banana republic, as around that time Ecuador had an election and the loser was locked up the next day. At this point I think Smith is doing the Jan 6 case as first priority, and let the Florida case run forever. And let the state cases (more of those to come) keep him busy. DT will be over 80 years old when he gets to the orange jumpsuit.

A hub of rascality.

They are not talking about me, thank goodness.

If and when it gets to sentencing he'll hop on the plane. Hungary? Belarus? North Korea? He can play golf with Thaksin, wherever he is. A martyr in exile. He would rake in the bucks, like he is now: he suffered for YOU, etc.

Now there's an idea: send him "soap on a rope." Every accusation is a confession. My ex-wife was quick with that too, must be something they teach them in business school.

It's about time those in authority are getting in his face. One reporter said that at the arraignment Smith was staring him down the whole time. Just waiting now for him to violate his release deal: 'I have never heard that': Legal experts react to judge ordering Trump 'not to not commit any crimes' If he is convicted and sentenced to incarceration, they'd probably send him to a place like this https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/alf/ The term usually used is "country club prison." Nixon AG John Mitchell was sent to one in Alabama. But if there is a sense that his redneck rabble will try to bust him out they might put him in supermax isolation, like the terrorist he is. But if he violates his release terms they just might stick him in a hell-hole until the trial is over.

Good, give it another 15 years.

They were probably a block away from the station house.

He has creatures living in his hair that excrete fluids . . .

Waiting to hear the word "remand" . . .

I took an overnighter from Hat Yai to Bkk. The only negative I experienced was a porter who would not allow me to enter the catering car. He was quite confrontational and nasty "you buy from me!" He later came up to me "you buy beer!" and I gave the him my best if looks could kill glare. I have been told by travelers that the crossing between the two countries can take a long time as they inspect the train and whatever else. What I did enjoy was meeting just regular Thai people, no one with something to sell me or run a scam. I realized one of the seams on my duffle bag was bursting, so I got out some sewing stuff. The ladies in my car got a kick out of seeing a farang guy doing this, one of the girls translating for them, my guess is none of them ever faced a farang before. That was the high point for me. It took at least 5 hours to get from Hua Hin to Hualumpong, but that was before they opened the new terminus in Bang Sue. Got money to burn? https://www.seat61.com/eastern-and-oriental-express.htm

There's lots in the news lately about state Republican parties going bankrupt (here's a taste) . If you've had the stomach to watch the DT roadshow after January 2021 you've heard him tell his fans to NOT send their $$$ to the Republican Party, but to address the payments to him, personally. And then there is the costs of the recounts, legal fees, and whatever other excuses they come up with to justify feeding at the trough. Minnesota GOP’s latest Federal Election Commission filing said it had less than $54 cash on hand. If and when all this MAGA mess to pass I could see various GOP chapters lining up with lawsuits against him and his. Even if he dies before it's settled they can still go after the organization he leaves behind. Hey Don Jr and Eric, get him to shut up about E.Jean, that's your inheritance he's yapping away at!

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Thanks for that. Also makes similar connection to show biz. Something religion and politics have in common is you can't see them, and also they both have adopted "show biz" tactics into their product. Unfortunately both attract some rascally sorts. Was wondering the other day when crucifixion depictions would appear. Sounds like they're in the works. And NFTs, of course.