All is well with Miyoko's youngest aunt; she had to go stay temporarily with her daughter because she was suffering badly from the extreme heat and humidity, and her daughter had a problem with the telephone/internet line.
Yes, first rate. Garfield was very widely admired, and killed (indirectly) by a doctor who didn't accept the germ theory of disease. His successor, Chester A. Arthur, proved a far better president than anticipated. He was very strongly influenced to reject the political power brokers who anticipated controlling him by letters from a woman who remains unknown, although her letters to him have endured. Arthur was also a Civil War veteran. I suppose the crowd Garfield was addressing was made up of Grand Army of the Republic members.
I think it is suspicious that Justice Kennedy, he of the dictum that "the rule of law binds government and all its officials," was persuaded to retire early because of some suggested irregular behavior by his financier son. The denial that the chief executive is bound by law is, of course, the core issue with Trump. The ability to act with impunity is also the impetus for the unitary executive theory, for which Barr found a model in the DOJ. Prosecutors enjoy absolute immunity, which accompanies ministerial function, as a result of having arrogated executive and judicial functions to their role. The DOJ policy manual is an effort to substitute internal controls for external review. In theory, juries prove a check on prosecutors, but in practice that means prosecutors go out of their way to avoid juries and/or difficult cases. The current DOJ is making every effort to justify its autonomy. Defense lawyers are scrambling and Barr has realized he bet on the wrong horse.
I just woke up after falling asleep in my desk chair. I was having a pleasant dream in which I was ordering a pitcher of Guiness for myself and a small group of companions, which is a unique sort of dream for me. I suppose it was because I was a bit thirsty from gardening this evening--and I had some popcorn while reading about the current adventures of TFG. ---Alan
Shared guilt provides a strong social bond, especially when someone else suffers the injury. The "sacrament" of confession is really pernicious. Confession used to be required before taking part in the Eucharist, a public event that it was embarrassing to miss. So, confession was a prerequisite and, if one had not sinned, something had to be made up--a lie. Ultimately, the solution was not to participate at all and be honest.
All is well with Miyoko's youngest aunt; she had to go stay temporarily with her daughter because she was suffering badly from the extreme heat and humidity, and her daughter had a problem with the telephone/internet line.
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DeleteJudge Aileen Cannon Strikes Two of Jack Smith’s Sealed Filings [Click] I’m not at all sure what to make of this, but figure it will all come out in the wash.
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Details [Click] I’d bet a nickel she’s going to be reprimanded by the next higher court, as she was once before.
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Mystery of high-status ancient Spanish tomb [better explained] [Click]
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Yes, first rate. Garfield was very widely admired, and killed (indirectly) by a doctor who didn't accept the germ theory of disease. His successor, Chester A. Arthur, proved a far better president than anticipated. He was very strongly influenced to reject the political power brokers who anticipated controlling him by letters from a woman who remains unknown, although her letters to him have endured. Arthur was also a Civil War veteran. I suppose the crowd Garfield was addressing was made up of Grand Army of the Republic members.
DeleteCertainly boron is far less expensive than deuterium . . .
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There are reports that Ukraine is pushing Russian troops out of Bakhmut; another slap in the face for "strongman" Putin if so.
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Latest in the Donald Trump J6 case [Click] Response to Smith request for protective order just got in under the wire.
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What a surprise. :P
Deleteeat continues to roast states from Arizona to Florida, while severe storms are predicted to hit the midwest and the north-east [Click] When we took our constitutional this morning it seemed slightly cooler than the day before. Predicted high today 101F with minimum humidity 18%. We will pull weeds in the shade after dinner.
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"eat" should read "Heat"
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Don't see anything about the midwest.
DeleteAbsurd claim by Trump's attorney that Trump only "technically" violated the Constitution - Click
ReplyDeleteHe is not charged with violating the Constitution-- he is charged with breaking laws.
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Seems like it's been at least forty years that he's been anything but absurd. . . .
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MSNBC: Judge sets deadline to decide on protective order restraining Trump on evidence, witnesses [Click] Hearing no later than the end of this week. Oh, and it took Jack Smith’s team all of two hours to respond to the filing of Trump’s lawyers.
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I think it is suspicious that Justice Kennedy, he of the dictum that "the rule of law binds government and all its officials," was persuaded to retire early because of some suggested irregular behavior by his financier son. The denial that the chief executive is bound by law is, of course, the core issue with Trump. The ability to act with impunity is also the impetus for the unitary executive theory, for which Barr found a model in the DOJ. Prosecutors enjoy absolute immunity, which accompanies ministerial function, as a result of having arrogated executive and judicial functions to their role. The DOJ policy manual is an effort to substitute internal controls for external review.
DeleteIn theory, juries prove a check on prosecutors, but in practice that means prosecutors go out of their way to avoid juries and/or difficult cases.
The current DOJ is making every effort to justify its autonomy. Defense lawyers are scrambling and Barr has realized he bet on the wrong horse.
The Trump fraud case you forgot about: Scammy scheme lawsuit unnoticed among big cases [Click] Dang—have to make another column on my scorecard!
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I just woke up after falling asleep in my desk chair. I was having a pleasant dream in which I was ordering a pitcher of Guiness for myself and a small group of companions, which is a unique sort of dream for me. I suppose it was because I was a bit thirsty from gardening this evening--and I had some popcorn while reading about the current adventures of TFG.
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Increased security for Judge Chutkan [Click]
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Two killed as severe storms rip through eastern US [Click] Hope everyone here is all right.
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Operation Seal Bay: How village nosiness uncovered drug ring [Click]
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New Orleans archbishop ignored board findings on clerics accused of abuse [Click]
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Shared guilt provides a strong social bond, especially when someone else suffers the injury. The "sacrament" of confession is really pernicious. Confession used to be required before taking part in the Eucharist, a public event that it was embarrassing to miss.
DeleteSo, confession was a prerequisite and, if one had not sinned, something had to be made up--a lie. Ultimately, the solution was not to participate at all and be honest.
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