This case has always been BS. Georgia prosecutors are investigating very serious stuff regarding Trump yet this is what is getting put forth?

What a joke.

#19 How did that case go for the prosecutors?

"Anything that hurts Trump is good for the country.

#20 | POSTED BY ZED AT 2023-03-24 10:47 AM | REPLY"

Okay. Then someone should call of Bragg because what he's doing isn't hurting Trump, it's helping Trump and I know you don't want that.

Hillary Clinton faced a similar situation with the funding of the Steele Dossier. Her team was hit with a fine.

Zed,

Here is the problem with your 'ends justify the means' approach - the pendulum power swings and then those who you oppose employ the same means with a degree of impunity because the precedent has already been set.

Well said, Joe.

I just saw a great Babylon Bee headline:

"Democrats vow to arrest as many political opponents as it takes to defeat fascism"

Sure, Joe.

I think the case that Bragg is trying to put forth is very weak. He's taking what is at worse a misdemeanor, which is past its statute of limitations due date and is trying to elevate it to a felony. When Hillary Clinton faced similar potential charges over the funding of the Steele Dossier she was simply hit with a fine. Now, that addresses the Stormy Daniels hush money.

The next case is the handling of classified documents - if that case pushes forward things will become very awkward for Biden and Pence. Granted, every case is different but in this situation there are plenty of similarities. So, again, that one is questionable. Maybe it goes somewhere but right now I have my doubts.

The third case is the one currently underway in Georgia. THAT is the one that should make Trump nervous. I haven't followed that case closely as of yet (Trump fatigue) but from what I have seen is it appears quite serious.

Joe,

Despite all of that minutia (which I appreciate), I think the case has a low probability of becoming an indictment and an even lower probability of a conviction in spite of the fact that in New York the judge and jury pool would likely have a strong dislike for Trump.

That's how I see it based upon everything that has been reported and based on what appears to be setbacks this week.

The case that intrigues me is the one in GA.

"Even this "misdemeanor" is obviously making Trump suffer."

It clearly isn't. The man believes he's invincible and because of the weakness of this case he's playing himself the victim of political lawfare and it seems to be working out for him.

"It's a zero-sum game between Trump and the Republic.

#34 | POSTED BY ZED AT 2023-03-24 11:47 AM"

Do you not understand that normalizing radical and extreme measures by weaponizing the legal system to take out political opponents cuts both ways? Think about what you are advocating.

Watch the first minute of this clip from the show MASH:

"www.justsecurity.org

#38 | POSTED BY JOE AT 2023-03-24 11:55 AM | REPLY | FLAG:"

Thank you for the link. I am about to head out for a while but I absolutely will take the time to read it and I will share my thoughts.

#41. I'm talking about what you seem to be advocating - ALL means are justified when it pertains to Trump and likely DeSantis as well.

#58. JFC. He was joking.

" Wait....Colonel Flagg

#56 | POSTED BY EBERLY AT 2023-03-24 01:25 PM | FLAG: "

Ironically he thinks he's Sydney.

I thought Paul's comment was over the top.

BTW - the joke was at Zed'z expense. Are you angry that the NCAA tournament is broadcast on TV? I mean shouldn't they be using their platform to talk about a fascist coup?

Joe,

I just read most of your link in #38. I didn't bother with the John Edwards stuff. It was informative although had a bit more legalese than a layman like me would have preferred. It mostly jived with my overall understanding of the case. I was unaware of all of the different angles both the prosecution and defense are potentially working with

Thanks for sharing.