Judge Juan Merchan has found Trump in contempt for violating his gag order and has fined Trump $1,000 for each violation, CNN reports.
The New York Times says Merchan wrote that he would not tolerate continued violations of his orders and that if necessary and appropriate, he would “impose an incarceratory sentence.” ——Alan
(Susan) Jenny of Missiouri Star quilts just announced that she and her husband are going on a two-year missionary stint in an African country. This makes me kind of sick. Just more white colonizing, as if only White Christians have the TRUTH. She'll get no praise from me.
{listener} Like Anglicans and Methodists haven’t already gone that route? 😜 Or maybe she’s hoping to convert those traditions to her Community Bible Excitement Church. 😝
{listener} Headed over to the marina to do more boat prep. We have Chickadees nesting in the birdhouse out front a our house, *and* a Robin nesting atop our wreath on our porch. They are only about 8ft apart. The wreath got so top heavy it (and the best) leaned over sideways. So Wil added supports and now Mama Robin is quite pleased with her abode. Someone drank our birdbath dry last night. I suspect a deer. It’s nice to find that our home is deemed safe by the natural world!
"Razors are sharp, rivers are damp . . ." I maintain my opinion that TFG lacks the strength of character to escape punishment in the way that Hitler did. ----Alan
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC · 9m If any kid is hurt tonight, responsibility will fall on the mayor and univ presidents.
Other leaders and schools have found a safe, de-escalatory path. This is the opposite of leadership and endangers public safety. A nightmare in the making.
"Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will proceed with an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah even if renewed efforts at internationally brokered talks with Hamas result in the release of hostages and a ceasefire."
Hell's Bells! Why would they now agree to release of hostages and a ceasefire after that statement? Hasn't Netanyahu just destroyed the chances of the hostages being released and a ceasefire being allowed? I mean, what part of cease fire doesn't he understand?!! NO MORE WEAPONS FOR THE MADMAN!
Netanyahu is on a mission to destroy ALL Palestinian life. ALL OF IT. He has become Hitler 2.0. Given how military Israel is, I will never believe they did not know about the Hamas attack before it came, that they *allowed* it because it would give them the excuse they needed to commit mass murder. (Susan
That sounds plausible, Susan. But I have heard that Israel received international warnings and dismissed them. Come to think of it, those two things are not necessarily mutually exclusive. If not though, Netanyahu is far more twisted and evil than I realized. The whole thing makes me sick. What the hell is Biden thinking, giving him more and more armament?
BTW I agree that Netanyahu wants to wipe the Palestinian people off the face of the earth. That is fairly obvious. I guess it's not genocide when it's perpetrated by Jews.
Public opinion in Israel has turned against the war and in favor of a hostage deal. The latest poll shows just how little trust Israelis have in the war effort and Netanyahu's leadership and how badly they want the hostages back.
The poll on Kann News has the following numbers:
· 54% of the Israeli public supports the Egyptian deal currently on the table. Only 26% are against. · 47% support a deal freeing all the hostages in exchange for an end to the war, and 32% are against it. · 59% say Netanyahu is not doing enough to get the hostages out. Only 29% say he is. · When asked, do you believe Netanyahu when he says we are “a step from victory”? 65% say no, and 17% say yes.
It will be very difficult for Netanyahu to say no to a deal with these numbers.
Oh boy--that's a good one! I just love this Reality TV! Having testified as an expert in hundreds of cases, I can assure you that when members of the jury nod as a witness is testifying, the witness has them. I would love to know if that is going on in this case; I expect it is. -----Alan
We all know how expensive college tuition is, right? Well, VT*Grand has long wanted to attend UVM for college (two more years to go). Then, today, her mom took a job at UVM...which means that if she still wants to go to UVM in two years, she will go tuition free!! Best Mom Ever!!
Come to think of it...that same mom got to go to UVM with free tuition too, since HER mom worked there! Too bad it doesn't work for grandchildren because grandma still works there! Ha!
Judge Finds Trump in Contempt for Violating Gag Order [Click] April 30, 2024 at 10:01 am EDT By Taegan Goddard
ReplyDeleteJudge Juan Merchan has found Trump in contempt for violating his gag order and has fined Trump $1,000 for each violation, CNN reports.
The New York Times says Merchan wrote that he would not tolerate continued violations of his orders and that if necessary and appropriate, he would “impose an incarceratory sentence.”
——Alan
Nine kilobucks. Some other interesting coverage at the linked CNN site.
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DeleteWhooo hooo!
At last! A consequence!!!
Judge Merchan is a hero!
NYT:
ReplyDeleteTrump Turns on His Top Lawyer [Click]
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Could Vienna’s approach to affordable housing work in California? [Click]
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‘Incredible’ news for bears and wild horses as US shifts preservation plans [Click] “National Park Service will reintroduce bears to Washington’s North Cascades and won’t remove horses from North Dakota park.”
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(Susan) Jenny of Missiouri Star quilts just announced that she and her husband are going on a two-year missionary stint in an African country. This makes me kind of sick. Just more white colonizing, as if only White Christians have the TRUTH. She'll get no praise from me.
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DeleteLike Anglicans and Methodists haven’t already gone that route? 😜
Or maybe she’s hoping to convert those traditions to her Community Bible Excitement Church. 😝
Rachel Maddow video: GOP bears Big Lie's deep scars as Trump dances to avoid accountability [Click]
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Joe Blogs video: Russia Seizes More Western Assets as Russian Companies Buy Back Shares at Huge Discounts to Market [Click] I think it will be a very long time before foreigners invest in Russia again.
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Video: UFOs: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver [Click] Well leavened with humor.
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Video: [Click]
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Egad! Trying again:
DeleteVideo: The Collapse of Russia’s Ministry of Defence in Real Time [Click]
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Egad! Will third time be the charm?
DeleteVideo: The Collapse of Russia’s Ministry of Defence in Real Time [Click]
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OK, lob in a few zaperons.
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ReplyDeleteHeaded over to the marina to do more boat prep.
We have Chickadees nesting in the birdhouse out front a our house, *and* a Robin nesting atop our wreath on our porch. They are only about 8ft apart.
The wreath got so top heavy it (and the best) leaned over sideways. So Wil added supports and now Mama Robin is quite pleased with her abode.
Someone drank our birdbath dry last night. I suspect a deer.
It’s nice to find that our home is deemed safe by the natural world!
Speaking of boat prep: [Click]
Delete—Alan
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DeleteLOL
* best = nest
Michael Popok video: Trump secret phone call revealed, should sink him in criminal trial. [Click] Good Lord . .
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"Razors are sharp, rivers are damp . . ." I maintain my opinion that TFG lacks the strength of character to escape punishment in the way that Hitler did.
Delete----Alan
Fox News Quietly Takes Down Hunter Biden Videos [Click]
ReplyDeleteTrump Removes Posts Cited in Gag Order Ruling [Click]
—Alan
Marijuana to Be Classified as Less Dangerous [Click]
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Thanks, Alan, for the Project Gutenberg link on the last thread.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure; I figured such an old book might be found there.
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Columbia is about to okay NYPD going in and arresting students. What does that teach kids about how to manage disagreements?
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful that Eldest*Grand did not choose Columbia for next year.
DeletePolice have gone in. They have zip ties.
DeleteIt’s like Dead Poets Society never ended.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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If any kid is hurt tonight, responsibility will fall on the mayor and univ presidents.
Other leaders and schools have found a safe, de-escalatory path. This is the opposite of leadership and endangers public safety. A nightmare in the making.
I urge the Mayor to reverse course.
"Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will proceed with an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah even if renewed efforts at internationally brokered talks with Hamas result in the release of hostages and a ceasefire."
ReplyDeleteHell's Bells! Why would they now agree to release of hostages and a ceasefire after that statement? Hasn't Netanyahu just destroyed the chances of the hostages being released and a ceasefire being allowed? I mean, what part of cease fire doesn't he understand?!! NO MORE WEAPONS FOR THE MADMAN!
Link to follow.
Here's the link
DeleteNetanyahu is on a mission to destroy ALL Palestinian life. ALL OF IT. He has become Hitler 2.0. Given how military Israel is, I will never believe they did not know about the Hamas attack before it came, that they *allowed* it because it would give them the excuse they needed to commit mass murder. (Susan
DeleteThat sounds plausible, Susan. But I have heard that Israel received international warnings and dismissed them. Come to think of it, those two things are not necessarily mutually exclusive. If not though, Netanyahu is far more twisted and evil than I realized. The whole thing makes me sick. What the hell is Biden thinking, giving him more and more armament?
DeleteBTW I agree that Netanyahu wants to wipe the Palestinian people off the face of the earth. That is fairly obvious. I guess it's not genocide when it's perpetrated by Jews.
I should think that many, perhaps most, of the "Palestinians" are descendants of the ancient Jewish residents of the area.
Delete-----Alan
Public opinion in Israel has turned against the war and in favor of a hostage deal. The latest poll shows just how little trust Israelis have in the war effort and Netanyahu's leadership and how badly they want the hostages back.
DeleteThe poll on Kann News has the following numbers:
· 54% of the Israeli public supports the Egyptian deal currently on the table. Only 26% are against.
· 47% support a deal freeing all the hostages in exchange for an end to the war, and 32% are against it.
· 59% say Netanyahu is not doing enough to get the hostages out. Only 29% say he is.
· When asked, do you believe Netanyahu when he says we are “a step from victory”? 65% say no, and 17% say yes.
It will be very difficult for Netanyahu to say no to a deal with these numbers.
related link
Video: Key Witness ENDS Trump With BRUTAL Testimony - Click
ReplyDeleteOh boy--that's a good one! I just love this Reality TV! Having testified as an expert in hundreds of cases, I can assure you that when members of the jury nod as a witness is testifying, the witness has them. I would love to know if that is going on in this case; I expect it is.
Delete-----Alan
We all know how expensive college tuition is, right? Well, VT*Grand has long wanted to attend UVM for college (two more years to go). Then, today, her mom took a job at UVM...which means that if she still wants to go to UVM in two years, she will go tuition free!! Best Mom Ever!!
ReplyDeleteGee, that's a real nice fringe benefit!
Delete----Alan
Come to think of it...that same mom got to go to UVM with free tuition too, since HER mom worked there! Too bad it doesn't work for grandchildren because grandma still works there! Ha!
DeleteUkrainian woman, 98, walks six miles alone to escape Russian-held territory [Click]
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What a fine ending to that horrible experience!
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