Stumpy 253 #26 March 31, 2023 41 minutes ago, olofscience said: Rhys and Slim King will probably be a bit...agitated when they get back from their bans. Yeah I expect in response they will make up a load of utter bollocks that makes no sense whatsoever to any sentient individual. Wait, how will we tell again? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,355 #27 March 31, 2023 Trump advisor and FOX News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle: "It's not misdemeanors - he's looking at time behind bars. Major trouble. These are serious allegations. He used this money to hide his mistress. I think there's a very strong case against him." (in reference to John Edwards in 2011.) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,040 #28 March 31, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, JoeWeber said: Correction, Trump has not been indicted, he was indicated: "These Thugs and Radical Left Monsters have just INDICATED the 45th President of the United States of America, and the leading Republican Candidate, by far, for the 2024 Nomination for President. THIS IS AN ATTACK ON OUR COUNTRY THE LIKES OF WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE. IT IS LIKEWISE A CONTINUING ATTACK ON OUR ONCE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS. THE USA IS NOW A THIRD WORLD NATION, A NATION IN SERIOUS DECLINE. SO SAD!" Hi Joe, Why, those morans. Jerry Baumchen Edited March 31, 2023 by JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #29 March 31, 2023 17 hours ago, billvon said: On the other hand, future indictments won't have the "OMG it's the first indictment of a president EVER and we better not do it unless we're 100% sure!" factor. The next indictment will be just another indictment, and the more that come down, the less extraordinary they will be. That is a frightening thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 896 #30 March 31, 2023 3 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said: Hi Joe, Why, those morans. Jerry Baumchen Do you mean the ones who have donated $4 million since the indictment. Of which $1 million was from first time donors? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,329 #31 March 31, 2023 19 hours ago, Phil1111 said: Since he is disbarred from practicing law in NY. it would have to be pro bono. Otherwise he would catch another charge for practicing law without a license. I do believe that any person representing a defendant in court has to be a member of the bar, with a license to practice law. I don't think being paid or not makes any difference. I could be wrong on this, and welcome correction if so. Note: This only applies to someone representing someone else. Perfectly legal to represent yourself. Stupid as all hell, but legal. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,040 #32 April 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, wolfriverjoe said: I do believe that any person representing a defendant in court has to be a member of the bar, with a license to practice law. I don't think being paid or not makes any difference. I could be wrong on this, and welcome correction if so. Note: This only applies to someone representing someone else. Perfectly legal to represent yourself. Stupid as all hell, but legal. Hi Joe, Attributed to Abe Lincoln: “He who serves as his own counsel has a fool for a lawyer and a jackass for a client” Jerry Baumchen PS) I have represented myself many times in Small Claims Court. I have yet to lose; although it was very rare to get everything that I petitioned for. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,329 #33 April 1, 2023 Just now, JerryBaumchen said: Hi Joe, Attributed to Abe Lincoln: “He who serves as his own counsel has a fool for a lawyer and a jackass for a client” Jerry Baumchen PS) I have represented myself many times in Small Claims Court. I have yet to lose; although it was very rare to get everything that I petitioned for. Hi Jerry, I've heard that quote in a number of different ways, but never the attribution. And, generally, small claims isn't worth getting a lawyer for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,040 #34 April 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, wolfriverjoe said: Hi Jerry, I've heard that quote in a number of different ways, but never the attribution. And, generally, small claims isn't worth getting a lawyer for. Hi Joe, It is not absolute; and you need to read down a ways: A Man Who Is His Own Lawyer Has a Fool for a Client – Quote Investigator® Jerry Baumchen PS) Oregon currently has a $10,000 Small Claims limit. Small Claims Court Limits: How Much You Can Sue For | Batta Fulkerson Edited April 1, 2023 by JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,040 #35 April 2, 2023 Hi folks, And I thought FantasyLand was only a Disney thing: 'He'll be our next president' The Mar-a-Lago rally, along with a second event held outside a nearby Trump-branded golf course, totalled no more than several dozen 'He'll be our next president': Florida protesters stay faithful to Trump - BBC News Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 289 #36 April 2, 2023 2 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said: Hi folks, And I thought FantasyLand was only a Disney thing: 'He'll be our next president' The Mar-a-Lago rally, along with a second event held outside a nearby Trump-branded golf course, totalled no more than several dozen 'He'll be our next president': Florida protesters stay faithful to Trump - BBC News Jerry Baumchen President of the Inmates Association. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,040 #37 April 2, 2023 14 hours ago, headoverheels said: President of the Inmates Association. Hi heels, You will note that that is: PIA Hmmmmm, Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,265 #38 April 3, 2023 18 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said: Hi heels, You will note that that is: PIA Hmmmmm, Jerry Baumchen I'm reading that it's possible Trump will be slapped with a gag order. Assuming it's legal, and that seems to be the case, and as pleasant as even one hour would be without Trump bloviating wouldn't it be better to bet on him worsening his situation? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,329 #39 April 3, 2023 40 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: I'm reading that it's possible Trump will be slapped with a gag order. Assuming it's legal, and that seems to be the case, and as pleasant as even one hour would be without Trump bloviating wouldn't it be better to bet on him worsening his situation? In some ways, yes. However, it's possible he would incite violence. While it would be fun to see the MAGA morons go up against a police force that wasn't intentionally short-staffed, it wouldn't really be a 'good thing'. There's also the simple reality that I can't see Trump obeying any gag order. There's no way he won't shoot his mouth (keyboard) off and violate it. And face consequences for violating it. That would be cool to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,362 #40 April 3, 2023 45 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: I'm reading that it's possible Trump will be slapped with a gag order. I have long advocated for a ball gag for Trump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 182 #41 April 3, 2023 If a conviction for witchcraft would keep him out of office, bringing such charges is strongly recommended. I kinda wish he decided the preferred path forward involved seppuku. That would, however, require some sense of honor, which rules it out in his case. He is proof positive of Mencken's observation that nobody ever went broke overestimating the vulgarity of the American buying public. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,355 #42 April 3, 2023 The fun is just beginning with the Trump trial! Recently Trump announced he was replacing his lead lawyer, Joe Tacopina, with Todd Blanche, another lawyer who has previously defended Paul Manafort in similar cases. Blanche will now be the lead lawyer representing Trump. But apparently Trump didn't tell Tacopina. After the announcement Tacopina was asked if he was still on the team, and he replied "Yes of course! And I will be the lead trial lawyer when the bell rings!" I am imagining the look on his face when he realizes what happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,362 #43 April 3, 2023 I hear Trump has hired yet another lawyer: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 99 #44 April 4, 2023 7 hours ago, billvon said: The fun is just beginning with the Trump trial! Recently Trump announced he was replacing his lead lawyer, Joe Tacopina, with Todd Blanche, another lawyer who has previously defended Paul Manafort in similar cases. Blanche will now be the lead lawyer representing Trump. But apparently Trump didn't tell Tacopina. After the announcement Tacopina was asked if he was still on the team, and he replied "Yes of course! And I will be the lead trial lawyer when the bell rings!" I am imagining the look on his face when he realizes what happened. And he tries to cash his rubber cheque. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,355 #45 April 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, obelixtim said: And he tries to cash his rubber cheque. It could be a brilliant defense. "My greedy lawyer was mad at me because I didn't pay him so he didn't represent me well. I demand a mistrial!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,329 #46 April 4, 2023 9 hours ago, obelixtim said: And he tries to cash his rubber cheque. Anyone who does anything for Trump without being paid upfront in cash is a fool. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,355 #47 April 4, 2023 Headline on BBC News: Donald Trump Under Arrest after Arriving at Court Headline on CNN: Trump Arrested Headline on WaPo: Trump surrenders to authorities to face charges Headline at the NYT: Trump Surrenders to Authorities to Face Criminal Charges Headline on Reuters: Trump arrives at New York courthouse to face criminal charges Headline on FOX News: TENSIONS RUNNING HIGH Protesters get physical outside New York City courthouse ahead of Trump's arraignment And the lead story is one Trump supporter who tried to destroy an anti-Trump banner - and fell down. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,611 #48 April 4, 2023 (edited) Seems that Judge Merchan has encountered Trumpish corruption before. Merchan sentenced the Trump Organization to pay $1.6 million after jurors convicted the company in December. The judge also sentenced Weisselberg, who long served as an executive under Trump but was the prosecution's star witness in the trial, to five months of incarceration. On Friday, Trump, who was not charged in his company's case, lashed out at Merchan on his Truth Social platform. "The Judge 'assigned' to my Witch Hunt Case, a 'Case' that has NEVER BEEN CHARGED BEFORE, HATES ME. He strong armed Allen, which a judge is not allowed to do, & treated my companies, which didn't 'plead,' VICIOUSLY." Oh boo hoo. Merchan did not reply to a request for comment. The Trump Organization trial is not Merchan's only recent encounter with Trumpists. Merchan also is presiding over a criminal case involving former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on charges of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud related to a nonprofit that raised funds for building a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico. Edited April 4, 2023 by kallend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faicon9493 114 #49 April 6, 2023 There's talk of a possible gag order being imposed on Trump. I would hate to see him deprived of his right to talk himself into deeper trouble. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,101 #50 April 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, Faicon9493 said: There's talk of a possible gag order being imposed on Trump. I would hate to see him deprived of his right to talk himself into deeper trouble. There will be warnings and stern warnings and very stern warnings before any gag order gets placed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites