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- Do not underestimate the importance of Kenneth Chesebro explicitly stating that he told Trump about the fake electors plan. It is the key testimony that shows Trump knew the entire January 6th plan was to disrupt the Constitutional transfer of power. And it came from the Fulton County case, not Jack Smith–though Smith undoubtedly knew it and/or will use it in the DC federal case.
- As conservatives whine and bitch about how “soft” Biden was with Xi of China, remember the titular leader of the Republican Party shared classified military intelligence with Xi while he ordered the US military to strike Syria as they enjoyed chocolate cake at Mar-a-Lago.
- I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say Tim Scott’s girlfriend won’t be at the office holiday party next month.
- A list of recommended ethical behavior is not a “code” for justices. It’s a list of suggestions that lack any consequences. Until the code is enforceable by an outside auditor, the public won’t respect anything this kangaroo court decrees.
- Jared Moskowitz facing up James Comer during a committee hearing for doing the exact thing he claims is an impeachable action for Joe Biden is the kind of progressive action and representation needed in Congress. (And Moskowitz legitimately deserves a commentary show, should he choose to leave public service.
- Consider me old-fashioned, but I’d rather defeat Trump at the polls a third time than have a court rule him ineligible in a limited number of states. Defeat Trump, and then have Congress pass a law clarifying what crimes disqualify someone from office under the insurrection clause of the 14th.
- There really needs to be a method of punishing legal teams and defendants like Trump who file innumerable frivolous motions for the very transparent purpose of delaying justice. And not just financially: Add to his prison time. You waste our time, we add to yours. (Yes, yes, I know it’s unconstitutional and the client can’t be held responsible for the incompetence of his lawyer, but … c’mon.)
- Last week, his daughter testified against him in New York. This week, videos of his lawyers spilling beans on his illegal acts dropped. Those closest to him have the sharpest knives.
- For the record, I’m not sure Junior was playing dumb on the stand.
- He lied to his supporters, to his constituents, to the media, to the public, to the FEC, and to his Congressional colleagues about his education, professional experience, athletic history and his sexuality. He defrauded people in Brazil, New York, Washington and the RNC. And he’s a gay drag queen who would not be allowed to teach in at least six GOP-led states if those governors had their way. That’s not just a condemnation of George Santos’s criminality and unsuitability for Congress; it’s a damning summary of the willful gullibility of Republican voters and leaders.
- I understand I am an upvote miser. I frequently slide over comments that make me chuckle without showing appreciation. I promise to start doing better next year, when I also resolve to stop procrastinating.
- Does Mike Johnson believe he gets protection from investigation for his role in January 6th because of his new role in the House? Or does that protection come from him being the Christianest of the *real* Christians? Given that neither is recognized in US courts, he should be facing his own set of questions from investigators.
- The House GOP caucus reminds me of a bunch of 70-year-old men at their Tuesday morning group coffee outing exaggerating their high school athletics prowess when in actuality they were all cut in try-outs. It’s got the “This is what I think a pro sports locker room is like” vibe.
- One day, I will rebel and not put vanilla extract in my snickerdoodles and if I don’t like it, well, that’s the way the cookie crumbles.
- Make extra sides. For some, double the quantity. Turkey’s great and all the next day, but you’ll really regret not having the stuffing and potatoes to go along with it. You can use frozen or box (Stove Top) substitutes, but you’ll miss the original flavor.
- Hospitality hint: Take a wine that doesn’t go with turkey. Or a six-pack of good beer. Not everyone wants a light red or a dry white.
- For one day, try to keep politics from the dinner table. You can argue about the best way to prepare yams, or whether stuffing needs oysters. But keep the important stuff to yourself so everyone can enjoy the food.
