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In reply to the discussion: SC Smith obviously knew that Cannon may be the judge [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(50,781 posts)43. I'm with you on the concept of Smith playing long game
I have no doubt he is well aware of all the issues we are aware of, and more. He has had the wider perspective of seeing things from a distance and with an understanding of international law. This means he is well versed in the fundamental concepts and needs of a democracy that functions on the rule of law and not of people, though of course it is only as good as the people in the legal system and the voting populace.
Smith has convicted despots. He's knows 'em when he sees 'em, even in orange camouflage.
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The main concerns I've seen are she'll either dismiss charges after the jury is seated
Marius25
Jun 2023
#49
The 11th Circuit has a Loose Cannon Watchguard. The Law doesn't approve of dictators
Alexander Of Assyria
Jun 2023
#15
Prosecutors know judges. Comes with the territory. I look forward to the week.
Tetrachloride
Jun 2023
#3
There has been NO opportunity YET, so NO actions could have been taken SO FAR
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2023
#34
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
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
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
Are we to infer that Jack Smith had a nefarious motive for impaneling a GJ in Florida?
msfiddlestix
Jun 2023
#25
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