Trump Prepares to Lose it All, GOP Prosecutor Case Collapses [Click] A very long video. Interesting point early on: Did Trump pony up the money for EJ Carroll I from his own pocket precisely because no bond company would do it? If no bonding company post a mere five million bucks for him, the chances of finding one to spot him 90 million (for EJC II) should be essentially zero. Ditto 450 million or thereabouts. His cash reserves could already be nearing zero as we speak. And if he wants to sell a property, he has to ask (and get permission from) the Trump Organization monitor. The rubber cold be hittin’ the road in about three weeks.
Republicans Worried About Trump’s Fundraising [Click] “Republicans are getting worried about Trump’s fundraising machine — it is propelled by . . . small donors — because fewer from the MAGA horde are ponying up.”
Inside the GOP’s State Party Problem [Click] “. . . dysfunction, debt and disarray . . .” Works for me. Might get worse before the courts are finished with their currently leading candidate.
Very nice weather here today; having finished lunch, I shall prune at least one fruit tree. We filled and set out the hummingbird feeder a little while ago. ——Alan
At the very end, we went outside to see the tall rocket replica of the rocket Shepard went up in. 4 yo granddaughter went over to part of the display that had a wheel to crank, cranked the wheel, turned around expectantly, looked up at the rocket and said with surprise, "It didn't go!"
CNN just reported that DT suffered a big loss today when the judge denied his request to delay his payment of $354mil. But don't worry. His gofundme to cover it is approaching a million.
Plantwatch: redwoods make amazing recovery after California wildfire [Click]
ReplyDeleteCovid death toll in US likely at least 16% higher than official tally, study says [Click]
Cost of raising children in China second-highest in world relative to GDP per capita, thinktank reveals [Click]
Trump Prepares to Lose it All, GOP Prosecutor Case Collapses [Click] A very long video. Interesting point early on: Did Trump pony up the money for EJ Carroll I from his own pocket precisely because no bond company would do it? If no bonding company post a mere five million bucks for him, the chances of finding one to spot him 90 million (for EJC II) should be essentially zero. Ditto 450 million or thereabouts. His cash reserves could already be nearing zero as we speak. And if he wants to sell a property, he has to ask (and get permission from) the Trump Organization monitor. The rubber cold be hittin’ the road in about three weeks.
——Alan
CPAC Overshadowed by Document Shredding Charges [Click]
ReplyDeleteRepublicans Worried About Trump’s Fundraising [Click] “Republicans are getting worried about Trump’s fundraising machine — it is propelled by . . . small donors — because fewer from the MAGA horde are ponying up.”
“But the biggest hole in Team Trump’s balance sheets is . . . the eye-watering amount of money his PACs have pumped into covering his legal bills: nearly $50 million in 2023 alone.” [Click]
Lara Trump Says RNC Should Pay Trump’s Legal Bills [Click]
'A lot of money': Trump owes $87K in interest per day until he pays the fine in his civil fraud case [Click] Reporter doesn’t explain that it is compound interest, and states Judge Engoron decided on the 9% rate (which is set by law in NY). Some interesting details, though.
Trump seeks delay in $354M fraud case penalties, but NY AG says 'no room for further debate' [Click]
Talking Points Memo: Russian Disinformation Op Against Biden Blows Up In GOP’s Face [Click] Notes on several more political matters . . .
Switzerland calls on UN to explore possibility of solar geoengineering [Click]
Scientists find link between brain imbalance and chronic fatigue syndrome [Click] “Scientists describe small study as long overdue deep dive into biology of condition.”
—Alan
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DeleteWhat a treasure trove, Alan!
Thank you!!
My pleasure, listener. The news varies a lot in abundance and quality from day to day.
Delete---Alan
Biden Met with Alexei Navalny’s Widow [Click]
ReplyDeleteBiden Ties Trump Tight to Alabama Ruling [Click]
Tommy Tuberville Doesn’t Know What He Thinks [Click] “Thinks”?
Inside the GOP’s State Party Problem [Click] “. . . dysfunction, debt and disarray . . .” Works for me. Might get worse before the courts are finished with their currently leading candidate.
Mary Trump: Letitia James Is Pushing Trump to the Edge [Click] I can’t see Trump exiting as Hitler, Goebbels, et al did; but this makes me think that stark raving lunacy might well be in the cards.
Very nice weather here today; having finished lunch, I shall prune at least one fruit tree. We filled and set out the hummingbird feeder a little while ago.
——Alan
Speaking of bird feeders...I have actual, real-live bluebirds coming to my feeders! I'm so excited! --Susan
ReplyDeleteWow! That *is* exciting.
DeleteWonderful!!!
DeleteWe had them last year around Christmastime and again in February, but not since.
Nice to know they went to visit you.
Mission control says Odysseus lunar lander is on the moon
ReplyDeleteI guess we picked a good day to go to the Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard Discovery Center!
DeleteJust got home, moments ago.
DeleteWe had a blast! 🚀
At the very end, we went outside to see the tall rocket replica of the rocket Shepard went up in.
4 yo granddaughter went over to part of the display that had a wheel to crank,
cranked the wheel, turned around expectantly, looked up at the rocket and said with surprise,
"It didn't go!"
🤣
I just love her self confidence!
Awh, shucks! That's a bummer. Hope it doesn't permanently disillusion her.
DeleteNot to worry. She's unstoppable. Next time we go, she'll probably bring a tool kit and try to fix it.
DeleteLOL
DeleteCNN just reported that DT suffered a big loss today when the judge denied his request to delay his payment of $354mil.
ReplyDeleteBut don't worry. His gofundme to cover it is approaching a million.
{listener}
DeleteHe’ll need that much every day just to cover the interest. Ha!