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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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