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yardwork

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39. I read the Slate article differently.
Sun Jun 11, 2023, 08:45 AM
Jun 2023

Thanks for the link. Interesting opinion column. I read it mostly as a warning to voters to choose wisely because presidents wield a lot of power in appointing judges, and look how much power judges have to subvert justice. (Not enough voters paid attention to this in 2016, and I've noticed that legal analysts aren't going to let people forget it.)

This paragraph notes that the (conservative, Trump-appointed) 11th already stopped Cannon once:

The madness finally ended when a panel of the 11th Circuit—made up of two Trump appointees and the ultraconservative William Pryor—ruled that Cannon had no authority to hear Trump’s lawsuit in the first place, rendering every one of her orders null and void. It was one of the most humiliating appellate smackdowns in recent history, a total demolition of literally every action that Cannon had taken from the outset of the case. The 11th Circuit accused Cannon of attempting “a radical reordering of our caselaw” that violated “bedrock separation-of-powers limitations.” And it directed her to relinquish control over the case.

I believe Jack, who was at the Hague, can deal with Loose Cannon. Murphyb849 Jun 2023 #1
Wow. I never saw that quote. It seems a bit pointed. Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #5
The main concerns I've seen are she'll either dismiss charges after the jury is seated Marius25 Jun 2023 #49
Meaning? elleng Jun 2023 #2
I'm seeing doom and gloom canetoad Jun 2023 #6
I disagree with those who feel Aileen will torpedo this, Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #9
No, I don't think at all canetoad Jun 2023 #10
Perhaps you'd like to read my post again. Because you have clearly Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #11
Well said. The Law is greater, by far, than one loose Cannon. Alexander Of Assyria Jun 2023 #12
I think it's highly possible she'll cause delays but very unlikely Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #14
The 11th Circuit has a Loose Cannon Watchguard. The Law doesn't approve of dictators Alexander Of Assyria Jun 2023 #15
+100 MLAA Jun 2023 #30
Prosecutors know judges. Comes with the territory. I look forward to the week. Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #3
She is not necessarily the final trial judge. I think this is actually good. ashredux Jun 2023 #4
Yes, and with a good case like US has, she has little wiggle room Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2023 #8
Maybe not but actions should have been taken to remove her SouthernDem4ever Jun 2023 #27
There has been NO opportunity YET, so NO actions could have been taken SO FAR Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2023 #34
I am talking about her last venture into the stupid SouthernDem4ever Jun 2023 #50
Like what? yardwork Jun 2023 #36
There are biased judges then there is Cannon SouthernDem4ever Jun 2023 #51
You can't remove a judge until they've been assigned, duh. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #47
What actions? On what grounds? onenote Jun 2023 #48
Agree. Speedy trial. It's a constitutional guarantee! A loose cannon isn't going to budge the needle Alexander Of Assyria Jun 2023 #13
Add I also know TFG's done badly with the judges he appointed so far. Very badly. Even with SCOTUS. marble falls Jun 2023 #7
Why don't we go back to the beginning? gab13by13 Jun 2023 #16
I agree with you on her effect on the timing. Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #18
Why was it improper for Cannon to be chosen in the special master case? onenote Jun 2023 #52
She could torpedo the case, but ... Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2023 #17
Great summary of the dangers and the reasons for hope. Thank you. Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #19
makes me feel a bit better however to know that her decision can be overurned by the samnsara Jun 2023 #22
Re: #3. I think she knows that hopes for any future promotion are in the shitter, 3Hotdogs Jun 2023 #24
She is set for life. She just needs to fly straight, doesn't need promotion Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2023 #32
+1. And she knows there is zero likelihood of her being impeached by the House. dalton99a Jun 2023 #42
I read the Slate article differently. yardwork Jun 2023 #39
That's not differently, that's just another angle. I agree with need for voting and the emphasis. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2023 #40
Got it! yardwork Jun 2023 #41
i heard there were only 7 judges available so yeah he knew.. samnsara Jun 2023 #20
the question is- what was the deal to get the appointment? mopinko Jun 2023 #21
I'm not one bit concerned about the legal issues of a Trump trial. gab13by13 Jun 2023 #23
Are we to infer that Jack Smith had a nefarious motive for impaneling a GJ in Florida? msfiddlestix Jun 2023 #25
Certainly not canetoad Jun 2023 #54
I agree with you, thanks for the clarity.. msfiddlestix Jun 2023 #56
As they say... Roy Rolling Jun 2023 #26
She really has nothing to lose. You can take her lack of ethics to the bank. Goodheart Jun 2023 #28
Cannon is like the Trump judge in Texas, Matthew Kacsmaryk - brazen and shameless. dalton99a Jun 2023 #31
Sure, for a few years, but then she'd sink and be forgotten and have to compete Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2023 #33
Smith may be gunning for Cannon. Bet that TFG's folks will contact her and try to get her, once... machoneman Jun 2023 #29
+1 2naSalit Jun 2023 #37
I have been contemplating this part of the issue... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #35
I'm with you on the concept of Smith playing long game Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2023 #43
I place great confidence... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #44
Thank you canetoad Jun 2023 #53
It's a lot to unpack. 2naSalit Jun 2023 #55
It's problematic but not catastrophic. jaxexpat Jun 2023 #38
Too many. ...nt 2naSalit Jun 2023 #45
:) Yes -- obviously. nt Hortensis Jun 2023 #46
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