Most other criminal defendants have their families with them when they’re on trial, some of them for crimes far more heinous than those the Yam is on trial for.
Why isn’t the fair Melania in NY with the Yam so that they could celebrate her birthday together? I’ll tell you why. She can’t stand the thought of being in the same state as he, much less in the same room. And frankly, I can hardly blame her. Although, she’s not much better than he is, when it comes to certain issues. Like having a soul. Or a conscience.
“Just one more question. Do you believe Trump is a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, priest, wide receiver, chef, opera singer, scientist and kisser? You’re under oath.”
I had a complicated marriage, and was not always super happy with my husband. But I'm trying to imagine him being on trial, in a life situation where public perception of him being a good man with the support of his family could be valuable, and not bothering show up.
I really wish Trump was not so fucking pathetic, because I keep wanting to feel sorry for him. He so clearly has nothing of value in his life, nobody loves him, he's so painfully needy - but then I remember how dangerous he is, and how much harm he has caused and will continue to cause. So what do I do with all this compassion I want to feel for the unloved child deep inside him? He doesn't deserve compassion, but oh my god he is so unloved and so pathetic.
Trust me, I'm not a "Bible Thumper", but I have read the "Good Book" In most of it's modern translations and I find often that there is a reference in scripture to address many of the perplexities we humans encounter. It is after all an anthology collected over centuries.
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:7–9).
Trump is reaping the bitter harvest of the destructive seeds he has sown. Being a good person ,who has sown the seeds of kindness, you are reaping blessings of the Spirit which you feel compelled to share even with an undeserving person like Trump. Quite admirable in my estimation. So, don't feel conflicted, but continue to share your harvest, even with those
I saw a WSJ headline saying only water is allowed in the courtroom, no Diet Coke. I’m not a monster so I don’t subscribe to WSJ, but I’m curious if this is true, and if so why, and I am all for not letting him have anything he wants.
What would any of us do in his situation? Send the gal who sits behind him printing favorable articles on her mobile printer to the nearest Bass Pro Shop for longjohns.
Setting aside the obvious cracks about his walrus-like layer of subcutaneous fat, he's wearing wool pants, a wool blazer, a long-sleeved cotton shirt, and I assume some kind of underwear T-shirt.
That's plenty for an April day in the 50s, even if the heat were off in the building, which we all know it's not.
“I want to start by wishing my wife Melania a very happy birthday, it would be nice to be with her but I'm in the courthouse for a rigged trial for paying off one of the side pieces I cheated on her with... Oh, crap; I should not have said that part out loud."
It's supposed to be hearts I thought that they look like 3 leaf clovers - "Me Lucky Charms" but our Wonkette pointed out that they look like scrotum (scrota?). Scrotum they are.
I expected the trial transcripts would be pdfs. wtf, court?
Not Sanscrit on clay tablets?
Apparently Pecker tried his sort of genial brand of extortion on Ronan Farrow too
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/08/ronan-farrow-ami-blackmail-jeff-bezos-amazon-threats/2810712002
“Rhona Graff”… “phonograph”… anyone else’s mind glitching every time her name is mentioned? 😂🤪
OK, see here’s the thing.
Most other criminal defendants have their families with them when they’re on trial, some of them for crimes far more heinous than those the Yam is on trial for.
Why isn’t the fair Melania in NY with the Yam so that they could celebrate her birthday together? I’ll tell you why. She can’t stand the thought of being in the same state as he, much less in the same room. And frankly, I can hardly blame her. Although, she’s not much better than he is, when it comes to certain issues. Like having a soul. Or a conscience.
in her defense....there's probably only so much her agreement with donnie requires, trial attendance isn't included.
Also- why aren’t his dutiful sons and daughters attending? Maybe they’re waiting for the bigger deal
Cases?
Trump wanted a jury of his "peers", but they just couldn't find 12 people like him. Thank God! One is more than enough.
Oh there are absolutely more malignant narcissistic asswipes out there. They just didn’t have rich daddies, so we never hear about them.
>see you next Tuesday!
"Wednesday is my preference" is a comeback I read somewhere recently.
“Just one more question. Do you believe Trump is a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, priest, wide receiver, chef, opera singer, scientist and kisser? You’re under oath.”
(Reaches for a tissue) “I do.”
Nah. that would be George Santos.
I had a complicated marriage, and was not always super happy with my husband. But I'm trying to imagine him being on trial, in a life situation where public perception of him being a good man with the support of his family could be valuable, and not bothering show up.
I really wish Trump was not so fucking pathetic, because I keep wanting to feel sorry for him. He so clearly has nothing of value in his life, nobody loves him, he's so painfully needy - but then I remember how dangerous he is, and how much harm he has caused and will continue to cause. So what do I do with all this compassion I want to feel for the unloved child deep inside him? He doesn't deserve compassion, but oh my god he is so unloved and so pathetic.
Help a child who can still be helped. The healthy kind of displacement activity.
Trust me, I'm not a "Bible Thumper", but I have read the "Good Book" In most of it's modern translations and I find often that there is a reference in scripture to address many of the perplexities we humans encounter. It is after all an anthology collected over centuries.
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:7–9).
Trump is reaping the bitter harvest of the destructive seeds he has sown. Being a good person ,who has sown the seeds of kindness, you are reaping blessings of the Spirit which you feel compelled to share even with an undeserving person like Trump. Quite admirable in my estimation. So, don't feel conflicted, but continue to share your harvest, even with those
who are less than deserving
You should feel good about yourself and your kind heart, and maybe just donate some canned goods to a local food pantry. Don’t waste pity on that man.
Very well done on this recap. Even with all the privilege afforded President Klan Robe whines and whines.
Is Laura Loomer still out there? Does she have any dignity left?
Brilliant recap.
I saw a WSJ headline saying only water is allowed in the courtroom, no Diet Coke. I’m not a monster so I don’t subscribe to WSJ, but I’m curious if this is true, and if so why, and I am all for not letting him have anything he wants.
“I want to start by wishing my wife Melania a very happy birthday, it would be nice to be with her but I'm in the courthouse"
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Well, it's not like she's gonna come THERE.
Not without agreed upon terms in advance first!
"It’s very cold in there, on purpose I believe."
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Yeah, it's all a plot to let everyone see his nipples sticking out.
What would any of us do in his situation? Send the gal who sits behind him printing favorable articles on her mobile printer to the nearest Bass Pro Shop for longjohns.
How cold could he possibly be?
Setting aside the obvious cracks about his walrus-like layer of subcutaneous fat, he's wearing wool pants, a wool blazer, a long-sleeved cotton shirt, and I assume some kind of underwear T-shirt.
That's plenty for an April day in the 50s, even if the heat were off in the building, which we all know it's not.
“I want to start by wishing my wife Melania a very happy birthday, it would be nice to be with her but I'm in the courthouse for a rigged trial for paying off one of the side pieces I cheated on her with... Oh, crap; I should not have said that part out loud."
"They don’t seem to be able to get the temperature up."
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Yeah, well YOU don't seem to be able to get--
::vaudeville hook comes out of wings and yanks comment offstage::
That Melanie necklace - is it supposed to be hearts? A three-leaf clover? Or something obscene? Damned if I can figure it out.
It's supposed to be hearts I thought that they look like 3 leaf clovers - "Me Lucky Charms" but our Wonkette pointed out that they look like scrotum (scrota?). Scrotum they are.
Teabags, maybe?
Three hearts, I suppose. Of course, it's like any piece of art - you bring your own preconceptions to it.
At least the proceeds are for a good cause.
Marcie does such a wonderful job of making this trial come alive for me. It's like I'm actually sitting there in the courtroom.
Without the Trump stank, of course.