Today’s NYT had a story about this and gives a pretty good overview of Mr Wade’s career. Sounds to me like he’s very good at what he does but not directly related to trying a RICO case. His skills were described as “managerial” - not inappropriate for a case like this. It also highlited sone successes he’s made in this particular case. So, though I think Willis had poor judgement to hire him given their relationship, it was not totally inappropriate. Oh, and - he may be a Republican.
Is it safe to say that we all personally know children that should NEVER receive drums, bugles or electronic bullhorns as presents or gifts? I have known a few. Somehow these are ALWAYS the kids who celebrate x-mas or birthdays with their brand new drums, bugles and electronic bullhorns. Fortunately Crom gave us hands to place over our ears.
I do blame the people who give these kids the gift of amplifying their ability to make a racket.
But up until now I had not thought that Fulton County DA Fani Willis would be one of the people who would help an out of control noise machine make even more noise.
Here is where avoiding "the appearance of" should have been the #1 consideration. Rule #1 in ethics training. This is especially important when you're in a position to hold others accountable. "Don't f*ck where you eat" is another important tenet here. She couldn't find another prosecutor in the whole of Atlanta to hire? Forget about trying to litigate whether she was shtuppin this guy, "the appearance of" it is sufficient. Same for whether the hire, the pay, the vacations or the hanky-panky was illegal. It was too easy to avoid this becoming a thing to giver her a pass on it. And now the 2024 GA elections will be an even worse powderkeg with this toxic overhang. Maybe she wanted to pump this guy's career up from the minor leagues he appears to have been in via this high-profile RICO case, and they could be Atlanta's hottest power couple. All down the drain now and bonus, PAB either skates or gets deferred into oblivion.
Maybe everyone will say “sorry” and be friends like in that one movie. That was such a good movie. Oh well, I’m glad someone gave the really smart important lawyer hugs and kisses and if you don’t think that you’re mean. I like those GREAT BIG swirly lolly pops that last ALL DAY.
Today’s NYT had a story about this and gives a pretty good overview of Mr Wade’s career. Sounds to me like he’s very good at what he does but not directly related to trying a RICO case. His skills were described as “managerial” - not inappropriate for a case like this. It also highlited sone successes he’s made in this particular case. So, though I think Willis had poor judgement to hire him given their relationship, it was not totally inappropriate. Oh, and - he may be a Republican.
Is it safe to say that we all personally know children that should NEVER receive drums, bugles or electronic bullhorns as presents or gifts? I have known a few. Somehow these are ALWAYS the kids who celebrate x-mas or birthdays with their brand new drums, bugles and electronic bullhorns. Fortunately Crom gave us hands to place over our ears.
I do blame the people who give these kids the gift of amplifying their ability to make a racket.
But up until now I had not thought that Fulton County DA Fani Willis would be one of the people who would help an out of control noise machine make even more noise.
This sucks
If the case is taken away from her, she will be a pariah. In my mind, anyway.
Oh, Fani.
Yikes, unfortunate distraction, either way.
How could Fani be so stupid?
I'm not worried. If it wasn't this it'd be something else.
Ta, Liz. Shabbat Shalom. This saddens me.
Here is where avoiding "the appearance of" should have been the #1 consideration. Rule #1 in ethics training. This is especially important when you're in a position to hold others accountable. "Don't f*ck where you eat" is another important tenet here. She couldn't find another prosecutor in the whole of Atlanta to hire? Forget about trying to litigate whether she was shtuppin this guy, "the appearance of" it is sufficient. Same for whether the hire, the pay, the vacations or the hanky-panky was illegal. It was too easy to avoid this becoming a thing to giver her a pass on it. And now the 2024 GA elections will be an even worse powderkeg with this toxic overhang. Maybe she wanted to pump this guy's career up from the minor leagues he appears to have been in via this high-profile RICO case, and they could be Atlanta's hottest power couple. All down the drain now and bonus, PAB either skates or gets deferred into oblivion.
Maybe everyone will say “sorry” and be friends like in that one movie. That was such a good movie. Oh well, I’m glad someone gave the really smart important lawyer hugs and kisses and if you don’t think that you’re mean. I like those GREAT BIG swirly lolly pops that last ALL DAY.
This will make y'all feel better:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oEDrETGnyU&t=243s
Maybe I'm an idiot, but why are treating unevidenced allegations put forward by a racist on trial for fraud as fact?
Damn. Such a lapse in judgement, D.A.Willis. C'mon.
I am suddenly flooded with the feeling that Trump is going to get away with everything. :(
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!