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genxlib

(5,821 posts)
29. I can't tell if it is delusion or wishful thinking
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:03 AM
Nov 2024

But there is a lot of nonsense here.

They are done. The court cases will all implode over the next few weeks.

I know you guys think it would be patriotic for Merchan to continue but it would be suicidal for him, the party and the Country.

If you think he is going to put his safety and freedom on the line to try and rescue us after 75 million people said otherwise, you are crazy.

For what purpose? Even in your wildest dream, he spends a few months in prison before all of it gets unwound. Meanwhile, he would emerge with a strengthened mythology, narrative and thirst for vengeance. Just writing it out reads like an origin story for a super villain.

Merchan has been given an out by the Supreme Court. If he is smart, he will take it. At most I would expect some half measure to keep the court case intact without any ramifications (ie still a felon but no actual punishment) But I don't think that will be the case. What I really expect is a dismissal with a strongly worded statement about being a terrible day for justice, law and order etc.

Call me crazy but it is tilting at windmills to expect otherwise.

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He'll skate XanaDUer2 Nov 2024 #1
How about sentence the convicted felon to four years in jail... CapnSteve Nov 2024 #2
I had hoped that Judge Merchan would stand strong. niyad Nov 2024 #3
Tell me how paying off a porn star was no_hypocrisy Nov 2024 #4
One of the biggest perversions of justice Historic NY Nov 2024 #5
At this point what does it really matter? groundloop Nov 2024 #6
So, we just have capitulate to injustice now? William Seger Nov 2024 #7
Yes, and in the meantime ... Hope22 Nov 2024 #9
Corruption has a name ... cowardice and the end to the rule of law NotHardly Nov 2024 #8
No one is above the law, except, if, your a billionaire name trump. HAHAHAHA. republianmushroom Nov 2024 #10
It should stand and Trump can start serving his time now in prison. cstanleytech Nov 2024 #11
That "anything" also includes the right to appeal prison sentences. Justice matters. Nov 2024 #16
Sorry LibinMo Nov 2024 #17
I know but one can still hope. 😁 cstanleytech Nov 2024 #18
Exactly, he ain't president yet. oasis Nov 2024 #21
Even if he's President as there isn't anything that says he can't serve both at the same time. cstanleytech Nov 2024 #22
laws don't matter anymore. ZonkerHarris Nov 2024 #12
I'm still cautiously optimistic. Shipwack Nov 2024 #13
Fine him Retrograde Nov 2024 #14
I would be homegirl Nov 2024 #15
So tell me... jmowreader Nov 2024 #19
Most of the legal pundits over the past year or so BumRushDaShow Nov 2024 #20
Prison while appeal is going on bluestarone Nov 2024 #23
Let the conviction stand, he's a felon forever under the law... twogunsid Nov 2024 #24
Please judge. Don't dismiss Takket Nov 2024 #25
Didn't the hush payment happen before he was even President? Think. Again. Nov 2024 #26
Sentence him to jail so he misses the inauguration and can't be sworn in. MichMan Nov 2024 #27
Just write Merchan, at this address: David Boyle Nov 2024 #28
I can't tell if it is delusion or wishful thinking genxlib Nov 2024 #29
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