Trump’s history-making hush-money trial begins ...

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  1. Hey Now

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    You accuse me of dodging? How richly ironic and disingenuous but totally expected when I read posts like the one I quote that make claims and CAN'T provide the link and text they claim is there when the post you were compelled to quote asked for proof and a link. In addition, other than your media and public "misinformation talking points" Trump could appeal this immediately if there was any possibility of what's being claimed by RW "expert shills" was even true. Until you can provide me with a link and the specifics, given what I have read and seen in your posts, it's always hyper partisan "I wanna play lawyer" B/S. It's not even good B/S because it the stuff the Trump base is trained to react to but never challenge. So, meet the challenge, link or the claim is B/S.

    Remember you felt compelled to quote me first and make a claim that you have yet to support with a link. Now, put up or........link?
     
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  2. Izzy

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    When he lashes out at the people who make millions laugh at him nightly it doesn't get any sweeter than that.
     
  3. Nemesis

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    Trump’s motions are always absolutely correct and the court is corrupt and/or paid off if it denies the motion!
     
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    Did Merchan laugh maniacally and twirl his mustache when he denied the motion?
     
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    It's easy to see why Russia and China are conniving a return to Trumpery.

    Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S

    Vladimir Zharikhin, called for Russia to “continue to facilitate the coming to power of isolationist right-wing forces in America”
     
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  6. Nemesis

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    Don’t give him anything. He’ll ignore it anyway. He thinks asking goofy questions scores him imaginary internet points.
     
  7. Noone

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    Because the don't. Duh!
     
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    It definitely serves their interests to have an incompetent orange clown in the White House.
     
  9. Nemesis

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    Because it doesn’t. You lose.
     
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  10. Izzy

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    'What We Know About the First Seven Jurors Seated in the Trump Trial'
    'There are two lawyers already, and someone who wasn’t born in the U.S.'

    snip:

    'Here is a quick primer on the jurors, who are anonymous.'


    Juror No. 1, foreperson

    'Juror No. 1 was also selected as the foreperson, meaning he will preside over jury deliberations and act as the communicator with the court. He gave some of the most anodyne answers to the 42-part questionnaire and direct voir dire. According to pool descriptions, Juror No. 1 showed up to court on Monday in a black T-shirt and carrying a black backpack. He is from Ireland but now lives in West Harlem. Juror No. 1 is married, with no kids, and said he gets his news from the New York Times, the Daily Mail, Fox News, and MSNBC. (The first and fourth responses may be why the prosecution was OK with having him on the jury; the second and third answers may be why the defense was.) During individual voir dire, Juror No. 1 was brief and to the point. When asked what he knew or thought of some of the other Trump criminal cases, Juror No. 1 replied, “I’ve heard of some of them, yeah.” When asked if he had an opinion of them, he said, “None at all.” This might have been what landed this juror the foreperson job.


    Juror No. 2

    'Juror No. 2 is a native New Yorker and oncology nurse who lives on the Upper East Side with her fiancé and dog. She gets her news from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Google. When asked if she would accept evidence and give it due weight even if it comes from witnesses with questionable backgrounds—such as a tabloid publisher, a former adult film star, and a lawyer like Michael Cohen who has changed his story—she responded: “I’m going to say no. I’m going to listen to all the facts. Whatever outside influences there are, they’re not going to influence me here.” When asked by Blanche as to whether she had any opinions of President Trump, she responded, “I don’t really have one especially, in this court room. I think he should be treated as anyone else and nobody is above the law.” When pressed on that question, she did not give an answer about Trump but said “I’m here for my civic duty and not let anything persuade me either way.”


    Juror No. 3


    cont:
    https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/trump-trial-what-we-know-first-seven-jurors.html
     
  11. Natty Bumpo

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    Especially one whose pathological narcissism is so easily profiled to assist in achieving their agenda, his impotence in forming international alliances serving those interests admirably.

    Weakening NATO is of paramount importance to Putin, preventing Pacific alliances to Xi.

    Visits from Japanese and Filipino leaders highlight
    Biden’s efforts to blunt China’s aggression
     
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  12. Izzy

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    What took the cheap greedy grifter so long?

    'Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness'
    'The campaign sent the letter as the former president is struggling to close a fundraising gap with Biden.'

    "In a letter received by Republican digital vendors this week, the Trump campaign is asking for down-ballot candidates who use his name, image and likeness in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.'

    cont:
    https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/17/trump-campaign-fundraising-five-percent-00152830
     
  13. Bluesguy

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    You'd think the DA would say what is this other felony is.
     
  14. Bluesguy

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    Ahh it was Daniels’ allegedly extorting money not the other way around.

    The payment was PERFECTLY LEGAL that is not the issue.

    Pa'ments in NDA's are routine and legal.
     
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    They are public filings his own list and wideky reported and I just gave you reasons. You DO kniw about the judges contributions and adult daughters fund raising off this don't you?
     
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    For the misdemeanor charge they do. Why did the judge rule the case ciuld proceed? What did Bragg do so he could charge him? Do you even know?
     
  17. Nemesis

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    He put his right foot in, took his right foot out Put his right foot in and he shook it all about. He did the Hokey Pokey and he turned himself around. That’s what it’s all about!

    Your questions are silly. They establish nothing.
     
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    Got elected DA?

    I’m sure you are going to enlighten us.
     
  19. Nemesis

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    No. He’s just going to ask questions which are neither here nor there, pretending that he is going to reveal important **** later on. He won’t.
     
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  20. Hey Now

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    Link or sorry, most likely B/S. You hyper partisan posting track record of history rewrites doesn't help. Link or it B/S. Remember you felt the need to quote me, so it's up to you to put up...
     
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    Headline; Did Trump just admit to his hush money trial crimes

    “Former President Trump said he simply marked a payment down as a “legal expense”
     
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    If you want to play semantics, sure. But it isn't illegal.
     
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    By the way, has anyone read more cases about the $200 billion + fraudulent forgivable loans?

    Falsifying
    Inflating
    Fake numbers
    Scheming
    “Mistakes” in quotation

    A whole of terms that relates to Trump’s political and business life.
     
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    Mass white color crimes, and Repubs wants reduce the IRS auditing rates, both white and blue.

    Were the ones caught “the most innocent people in U.S. history, as Trump once said about himself?
     
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  25. Noone

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    Since tRaitor tRump, knowingly "falsified business records to reimburse Michael Cohen ... yeah it is.

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    The case involving former U.S. President Donald Trump, often referred to as the “hush money case,” involved allegations of falsifying business records to conceal an agreement with others to unlawfully influence the 2016 presidential election.

    Public opinion on the legality of such payments can vary. For instance, a survey conducted in April 2023 found that 62 percent of respondents felt that it was a crime for an electoral candidate to pay someone to remain silent on an issue that may impact the outcome of an election.
     

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