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He said RUSH RUSH RUSH the way he always says Russia Russia Russia. I don't think this is a branding thing for him. I think this is more evidence of his cognitive decline. I'm not even sure he's aware he does it.

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Ta, Evan. TFG's fear of Jack Smith is palpable, and I am here for it.

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PAB’s attorneys should do what’s right and just phone it in when it comes to their legal work that they submit for this appeal. It’s not like it makes any sense anyway.

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And eventually he's gonna find a way to stop paying them, so might as well start half-assing it now. I mean, on purpose, rather than because they don't seem to know any better, like they are now.

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Ta, Evan! I spent some time today reading the filings & looking up background on the 3 judges on the DC COA panel.

Fun fact: TFG’s response to Jack Smith’s Motion to Expedite the appeal was due yesterday at 10 AM, and Smith’s reply was due today (12/14) by 10 AM. BUT! That crafty Mr. Smith filed his reply yesterday, which was quickly followed by the panel’s order scheduling the briefing dates.

It should also be noted that the briefing schedule that Smith proposed and the panel granted - over TFG’s *strenuous* objections - has just slightly longer dates for TFG’s initial brief and Smith’s response than in TFG’s appeal of the limited gag order, where TFG was the one seeking expedited review. (However, no hearing date has been set as of yet in this matter.)

Finally, while TFG’s claim of “absolute Presidential immunity” for crimes committed while in office may be novel - in the sense it’s never been decided before - it is by no means “complex,” as TFG repeatedly asserts. As Smith’s reply correctly notes, this issue is being decided at the Motion to Dismiss stage, which means that all facts alleged in the indictment must be accepted as true.

I can’t even imagine how many bottles of ketchup are being thrown at walls right now. Place must look like a particularly gruesome murder scene.

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Here's hoping he insists on only Heinz ketchup at his table. Each plate at the wall would be a little more scratch going into John Kerry's pocket.

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The histrionics on TFG’s response to the SCO’s Motion to Expedite were truly a thing to behold. I’m glad the DC COA panel shut it down right quick by issuing its order the same day.

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One of the most ludicris things I've heard this week, and I live with a 7yo & a neurodivergent 10yo currently making crazy super hero-level plans for the real world.

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"Presidential Immunity" should be "automatic"! Okay, Sir. Then why demand your mangy dogpack impeach Joe Biden? He's president now, so shouldn't he get the same "automatic" immunity?

We all get it. Donald Trump has a very special Constitution that (among other things) has an amendment that says he can do whatever he wants. It's right there! In the, um, part that comes after the Tea Party stuff. You know. Right? Very fine people tell him that every time he looks in the mirror.

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If the Supremos rule that Presidents can never be prosecuted and Joe B. calls a meeting with all Republican congress people and the former guy, they should be very skeptical about attending.

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Me, I would also have a C-47 parked on the runway with Guantanamo Marines guarding it.

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JFC this man is tiresome - i'm still waiting for him to rage quit via a stroke - i've been good this year santa is that too much to ask?

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My state got abortion and recreational weed this year, so I guess I can't be greedy.

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i guess you were good last year!

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Question: if SCOTUS do declare that Presidents have a get-out-of-jail free card for life, what should Joe Biden do between now and January 2025?

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Kill them all.

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Order Trump imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay.

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I would accept imprisoned half way to gitmo, IYKWIM!

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GMTA!

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"Santa Claus will leave poop in his stocking and punch his dad in the dick!

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come for the trenchant political analysis, stay for the dick jokes!

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>>the important matter of Presidential Immunity, something which is so basic to America that it should be automatic<<

Well if it's so basic that it should be automatic, then he shouldn't be upset about about the Supreme Court ruling quickly on it should he? They're obviously going to say he has it so why is he upset? (I know, I know, trying to use logic on TFG is pointless.)

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Not only is it pointless, but it will make your pretty little head hurt.

I should know; I just spent a few hours reading various TFG filings.

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You do a yeoman's work wading through those for us.

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Thank you! I really should spend time on more productive things, but since I don’t, it’s nice to be appreciated. 😁

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I just noticed your new avatar! Love it!

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Avatar is courtesy of our friend HooverVilles, who also did some excellent work for me of my family members’ pets, which I intend to print and frame to give as Xmas presents. Basically turning photos into pieces of art, using various filters. Very lovely (although you really have to zoom in on my avatar to see it).

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But when you do, the boys are very handsome :)

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He needs to find a Buddhist law firm because Bodhi Day was on Dec. 8 so they could work straight through without any religious impact to their schedules.

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As Lawrence O’Donnell once said, Trump will never have a happy day for the rest of his life.

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That gives me some comfort in this hellscape.

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Working round-the-clock through the holidays = lots of billable hours.

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But it's Trump. You think he's going to PAY?

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Think of the year-end bonuses!

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Amen, brother.

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If trump has presidential immunity, then why are those yokels in Congress running an impeachment inquiry on the current prez???? Wouldn't he have the same immunity if it existed? These people are so fucking dumb.

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i keep thinking this.

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As the SubGenius* always say, You know how stupid the average guy is? Well, by definition, half of them are EVEN DUMBER THAN THAT.

(*I hear they maybe got this from Bill Hicks).

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