tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post6174493180962266287..comments2023-10-19T21:48:56.560-05:00Comments on meaning in history: FOUR UPDATES: Flynn Case: There WILL Be En Banc Reviewmark wauckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-5722887852274839282020-08-05T13:07:37.587-05:002020-08-05T13:07:37.587-05:00You're probably all over this already, but jus...You're probably all over this already, but just in case not...<br /><br />ShipWreckedCrew at RedState:<br /><br />"DC Circuit Directs Gen. Flynn, DOJ, and Judge Sullivan To Be Prepared To Answer Questions Regarding Judge Sullivan’s Bias and Lack of Impartiality"<br /><br />bit.ly/3fxO9DYBrad Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279535300119367177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-25970292760733981662020-08-01T21:38:31.083-05:002020-08-01T21:38:31.083-05:00I’ve read all the comments.
My 2c
It makes no s...I’ve read all the comments. <br /><br />My 2c<br /><br />It makes no sense to pardon Flynn now...for all the reasons given. It will make no sense to pardon Flynn ever...until he has lost and run out of appeals. <br /><br />Sure it would be nice to have an exonerated Flynn on the campaign trail this Fall, but not a pardoned Flynn. That would reek of Trumpian obstruction of justice. <br /><br />I Cassandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-72951458405878224072020-08-01T20:25:06.679-05:002020-08-01T20:25:06.679-05:00" I can't imagine him losing that suit&qu..." I can't imagine him losing that suit", unless Biden wins, in which case most judges will slobber all over the Dems in every way that matters, lest the DS tee off on them & their families.<br />I'll say it again, (the stakes) of this election has no precedent.<br /> aNanyMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452492302514671882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-30925581993197384192020-08-01T19:48:48.581-05:002020-08-01T19:48:48.581-05:00It could well be that the DC Circuit is hoping tha...It could well be that the DC Circuit is hoping that they can, by this move, "force" Trump to pardon Flynn. With people like Barr advising Trump, it's hard to see that happening. A pardon would also destroy Flynn's value as a witness--that's super important.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-46296222287684942982020-08-01T19:38:58.056-05:002020-08-01T19:38:58.056-05:00One final point: if Flynn is pardoned, he loses th...One final point: if Flynn is pardoned, he loses the remedy of suing the daylights out of Covington & Burleigh. I can't imagine him losing that suit, which will not only make him whole, pay Sydney's bill but, hopefully, receive punitive damages for C&B's multiple instances of egregious malpractice.Anne Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185349387825092563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-57993761046940172302020-08-01T19:29:47.122-05:002020-08-01T19:29:47.122-05:00It is the Left that introduced the tactic of judic...It is the Left that introduced the tactic of judicial activism because the Constitution is not amenable to their agenda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-16621346064341472932020-08-01T19:26:14.806-05:002020-08-01T19:26:14.806-05:00Kim Strassel also recently wrote calling for a par...Kim Strassel also recently wrote calling for a pardon. It's frustratingly ignorant. But beyond that, how many of those self-regarding, self-appointed arbiters of justice calling on POTUS to pardon Flynn have actually asked Flynn what he wants? None.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-19141782350088788382020-08-01T18:31:25.940-05:002020-08-01T18:31:25.940-05:00Totally agree, Anne--this is too important for the...Totally agree, Anne--this is too important for the country to give in like that. Stupid.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-47909836035874674942020-08-01T17:54:40.008-05:002020-08-01T17:54:40.008-05:00Today, the WSJ Editorial Board urged President Tru...Today, the WSJ Editorial Board urged President Trump to pardon General Flynn immediately, without waiting for the DC Court of Appeals to rule. IMO, this is so wrongheaded, it beggars belief.<br /><br />One of the conditions for a pardon (as I understand them) is that the defendant must admit guilt. Flynn must not do this for several reasons:<br /> - he's innocent and deserves exonerationAnne Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185349387825092563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-52113890312806863642020-08-01T10:49:26.390-05:002020-08-01T10:49:26.390-05:00"a telltale sign that you've... are now i..."a telltale sign that you've... are now in revolutionary freefall."<br /><br />That, and Cancel Culture, the jihad vs. Sandmann's "punchable face", the 'yes or no" ambushes of Barr from the House, "silence is violence", "believe all women", "white fragility", ....<br />aNanyMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452492302514671882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-48753692115410045532020-08-01T10:45:13.233-05:002020-08-01T10:45:13.233-05:00As you know, I've been hoping and saying that ...As you know, I've been hoping and saying that a decisive win for Trump and the GOP in November will give him and them the mandate they need to govern and eliminate the distraction of impeachment and Pelosi and Schumer, etc. This, combined with some irrefutable prosecutions from Durham, would be very good.<br /><br />But I'm concerned that the Radical Left and the Deep State is past the Cassandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-24408033550427727332020-08-01T10:02:41.483-05:002020-08-01T10:02:41.483-05:00This is the point where Mueller would leak to the ...This is the point where Mueller would leak to the press that charges against the judges' children are imminent, right?mistcrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-18004337555788545062020-08-01T09:48:57.995-05:002020-08-01T09:48:57.995-05:00Very true. The difference we're seeing now is ...Very true. The difference we're seeing now is that rather than dealing on a more or less abstract level, these judges are getting down to the nitty gritty factual level. They've embraced the idea of being essentially hanging judges. We all know that sooner or later Flynn will be exonerated, but these judges are perfectly OK with screwing an innocent man around--that's beyond any mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-51037951403278241402020-08-01T09:13:35.279-05:002020-08-01T09:13:35.279-05:00Strzok, Page and Pientka can lie.
Comey and McCa...Strzok, Page and Pientka can lie. <br /><br />Comey and McCabe can lie.<br /><br />Brennan and Clapper and Rice can lie.<br /><br />Schiff and Nadler can lie. <br /><br />Mueller and Weissmann can lie.<br /><br />Clinton (both) and Obama can lie. <br /><br />Why not seven Obama and Clinton appointed judges? <br /><br />At this stage the unthinkable is hardly unthinkable. <br /><br />Not having Cassandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-87808104427403268202020-07-31T22:26:36.785-05:002020-07-31T22:26:36.785-05:00The scent of judicial impropriety is strong.The scent of judicial impropriety is strong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-32825590323763901312020-07-31T22:04:31.849-05:002020-07-31T22:04:31.849-05:00I'd love that.I'd love that.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-55592451274620019682020-07-31T21:50:46.658-05:002020-07-31T21:50:46.658-05:00I was wondering if Barr is indignant enough to sim...I was wondering if Barr is indignant enough to simply make a public statement to that effect, plus maybe a private message that all the judges participating in the ongoing conspiracy to deprive <br />Flynn of his rights are included in Durham's investigation. We're playing hardball now, right?Deplorable Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720288972263783908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-25045905405503675942020-07-31T21:07:16.757-05:002020-07-31T21:07:16.757-05:00(Heavy….) Lips sealed.(Heavy….) Lips sealed.Bebenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-16737395432195340892020-07-31T18:22:42.711-05:002020-07-31T18:22:42.711-05:00It appears to be the handle of a commenter at CTH....It appears to be the handle of a commenter at CTH. Don't tell aNanyMouse I named that site.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-2006796596834771152020-07-31T17:18:41.479-05:002020-07-31T17:18:41.479-05:00Who is berniekopell? The only one I’ve ever hear...Who is berniekopell? The only one I’ve ever heard of is an actor who played supporting roles in a number of TV series. ???Bebenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-317877896287826282020-07-31T17:05:26.249-05:002020-07-31T17:05:26.249-05:00I'm not sure about DoJ making such a declarati...I'm not sure about DoJ making such a declaration, but I've wondered whether it might not be time to refuse to participate in any further proceedings.mark wauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247066866195200890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-48327582852352983892020-07-31T16:59:06.871-05:002020-07-31T16:59:06.871-05:00So the corrupt liberals on the D.C. Circuit want t...So the corrupt liberals on the D.C. Circuit want the parties to be prepared to argue that there is "no other adequate means to attain the relief desired."<br /><br />This is just an excuse for the liberals on the COA to say that Flynn can have Sullivan decide whether or not to sign the order to dismiss the case after having an outsider litigate the case on behalf of Sullivan.<br /><br /CTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716968497758364477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-53868710777641694052020-07-31T12:54:04.354-05:002020-07-31T12:54:04.354-05:00@Brad, no prob whatsoever, common mistake..
Runni...@Brad, no prob whatsoever, common mistake..<br /><br />Running with your devil's advocate idea for a moment, it would seem to me that the right to a speedy trial, and all that implies regarding injury to the accused, should supersede any judicial claim to injured dignity on mere procedural grounds.<br /><br />I'll be sticking with my cynicism for now.mistcrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-37860790246362335142020-07-31T12:33:08.788-05:002020-07-31T12:33:08.788-05:00Well no, actually they couldn't investigate Ca...Well no, actually they couldn't investigate Candidate Rice, just like they refused to investigate Candidate Trump in 2016.<br /><br />Oh wait ... never mind :)Brad Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279535300119367177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608697421187043479.post-84100027290212842112020-07-31T12:27:07.598-05:002020-07-31T12:27:07.598-05:00A similar theory, from a Jacobson's site comme...A similar theory, from a Jacobson's site commenter <br />georgfelis | July 30, 2020 at 1:51 pm:<br /><br />"If they simply deny the petition, they lose the opportunity to *grandstand*.<br />– The Obama judges are drooling over the possibility, of putting a Trump administration official in jail for anything they possibly can, and are willing to warp the facts to fit their arguments.<br />aNanyMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452492302514671882noreply@blogger.com