Goodheart
Goodheart's JournalHarvard University is a corporation.
As a collection of people, entitled to First Amendment protections of speech and to the power of religious discrimination, according to the Citizens United and Hobby Lobby decisions.
So why is it that Harvard University was not allowed to admit into its halls people of its own choosing? Do I not as a person have freedom of association? Do I not have the First Amendment right to choose who I will and won't admit into my home? Did not the Citizens United and Hobby Lobby cases affirm/extend those people protections to corporations?
And why didn't Harvard's lawyers argue that angle in front of the Court?
So, the question you should be asking yourself: why did Jack Smith leak the tape?
OK, that's not really MY question. It's a trumpian's, who asked it of me:
"at this point you need to ask why the special counsel leaked the audio of the tape to cnn…. for what reason?
here’s the thing: the audio proves nothing. It is the sound of President Trump talking about presidential papers that are claimed by the DOJ to be “classified” or “secret.”
despite your most heartfelt wishes the audio will NEVER be used at trial – if there is even a trial – which is highly unlikely, because it cannot be admitted into evidence.
That’s why Jack Smith gave it to them. The audio is useless, except for the value in promoting the lawfare narrative
Why? Because the documents that are claimed to be heard in the audio are nowhere to be found. That’s right, the DOJ and FBI never found any “classified” or “super-secret” documents as described in the audio. As a result, the audio represents nothing, because without the documents the audio is inadmissible.
You cannot submit evidence in court of a person talking about documents without the documents the audio is supposedly talking about.
Can you see the issue now? As a result, the audio is nothing more than President Trump talking about something the prosecution cannot identify or prove. It’s inadmissible, hence no value, hence the leak"
I thanked him for the comedy.
So, what's his actual defense going to be?
You see, I'm asking because I don't think any competent judge would allow a trial to proceed unless the open question was one of commission, not whether or not he a technicality dismisses the charges.
For example, the question of whether or not he can declassify documents with his mind, or that they became his own personal records simply by taking them home, would be technical matters that should be resolved before a case is even brought to a jury. I just can't imagine that a jury would be asked to read, parse, and interpret statutes... to be asked to serve as legal experts.
So, I'm seeing two possible outcomes: the judge will dismiss the case, or the case will go to trial and the defense will be _________________?????
Looks like traffic is flowing pretty nicely over the repair through Philly
Go Philadelphia! Go Pennsylvania! This live video warms my heart....
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Codenames
Give a one word clue that links "St. Patrick" and "garden" but avoids the word "oasis".
Elevator etiquette
Please allow the passengers inside the elevator who want to get out to exit before getting in. Stand aside and let them pass. Sheesh.
At this point, would you prefer that he just kick the bucket and spare us the court theatrics?
And by "him" you know whom I'm talking about.
On this Derby Day, regarding Secretariat, 50 years ago
When asked to reflect upon my 70 years I always say that the three things that blew me away were Beatlemania, the moon landing, and Secretariat.
I suspect that everybody, regardless of age, can appreciate the momentousness of the first walk on the moon... the culmination of a human dream, a JFK promise, and an American pride project. It was staggering... the weeks before when the astronauts were on their way, "they're almost there", "tonight's the night!" I was 16, already a big fan of history, and I can remember that I was more impressed at the time with the human magnitude than I was of an American achievement.
Those other two things... well, I guess you had to be there to know
The Beatles weren't just a new musical act... they were a cultural revolution. I could go on and on about that, but I'm saving my typing fingers for....
SECRETARIAT.... the greatest athlete that ever lived.
I'm not kidding... I've watched replays of the 1973 Triple Crown races hundreds of times, the Belmont much more than the other two, obviously, and no matter how often I've heard Chic Anderson exclaim "he is moving like a tremendous machine!" I am moved to goosebumps and tears. I was a live witness to perfection, from the most beautiful creature that ever walked the Earth.
Your DMV is a cruel joke, North Carolina
I mean... are you fucking serious?
Moved here to Charlotte from out of state two weeks ago. Changed my insurance coverage to North Carolina, the agent told me I had to get a North Carolina drivers license within 30 days.
So, earlier today I went to a DMV... there was a line stretched outside the door. After 30 minutes not a single person in line had moved into the office. So, I asked the guy in front of me what was going in... he said that appointments get priority, and you have to make an appointment online. OK, fair enough, I guess, but in three other states I've never had to make an appointment to a DMV.... you go to a big office, pick a number, and wait your turn.
So, I'm like... I give up, I'm not likely to get inside the door at this rate.... went online to book an appointment... and guess what... not a single appointment available in Charlotte for the next 90 days, at any of their five locations. OK, then, I'm willing to drive a bit out of town... Gastonia, Concord, Monroe, Statesville... but not a single appointment available within 90 days at any of those places, either. And the online system won't accept appointments beyond 90 days anywhere.
North Carolina... FUCK YOU. That's how I feel right now.
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