I take a different view. While it is true that Mr. Smith's opening statement and the following questions from Democratic senators laid out the real history, as we know, lies travel around the world while truth is still putting on its pants. So you need something faster than lies, and that is mockery and humiliation. And that mockery and humiliation is what will be remembered, as it should - because this was a sham and no facts from Mr. Smith or the Democrats was going to overshadow the din of the right wing Wurlitzer. BUT, laughter and mockery was louder. And that is now what people WILL remember - a sham being exposed for what is was, not by boring facts but by the blindness of the persecutors to not check to see if maybe there was a WOMEN'S basketball game on that night. And there is something very satisfying about that. Once again, a woman was ignored by some men and it came back to bite them on their asses. Or perhaps some other part of their anatomy.
Republicans have constantly complained as if Smith is some ideologue out to get Trump. Smith wasn’t just investigating, he was prosecuting after indictments by grand juries for the events of January 6 and the stolen documents. Much evidence had been gathered, and grand juries found sufficient evidence that Trump likely committed crimes (41 counts altogether). So when Jack Smith steps up and swears certain things were found, it’s not his personal bias. It’s evidence and juries of citizens in Florida and DC which back up his statements
I agree, Jack Smith is a man of high moral and ethical character. Quite the opposite of our president. This article pinpointed what was important that the Republicans don’t want to hear.
You make a very good point, and I myself am guilty of jumping on the gotcha-wagon. And adding insult to injury, most RW media either completely ignored the Schmitt face plant, or presented it as if it were a win for Schmitt. Naturally, they also ignored what Smith said about the facts proving Trump's guilt.
It is so typical of Americans to opt for sports information as opposed to the boring facts of how the government of their country is being dismantled brick by brick.
I think there is so much happening all the time that the general public picks out items that are most familiar to them and locks into them. Legacy media doesn't help any, with short snippets fit in between commercial breaks. I got in to a political discussion with my hairdresser yesterday. She believes "illegals" are still coming in droves. When I told her the President says there are none, she skimmed right past that to assure me that they are crossing in trunks of cars & tunnels, etc. She also stands by Trump's statement that the ballroom is all being paid for by donors. At this point I changed the subject. I was really disheartened. She is a bright woman with a successful business of 30+ years. She is a Christian and is warm & loveable. At this point, there are a large group of people who snatch a few stories that fit their worldview and lock in. They are lost.
This piece is so good. And Jack Smith is a hero.
I take a different view. While it is true that Mr. Smith's opening statement and the following questions from Democratic senators laid out the real history, as we know, lies travel around the world while truth is still putting on its pants. So you need something faster than lies, and that is mockery and humiliation. And that mockery and humiliation is what will be remembered, as it should - because this was a sham and no facts from Mr. Smith or the Democrats was going to overshadow the din of the right wing Wurlitzer. BUT, laughter and mockery was louder. And that is now what people WILL remember - a sham being exposed for what is was, not by boring facts but by the blindness of the persecutors to not check to see if maybe there was a WOMEN'S basketball game on that night. And there is something very satisfying about that. Once again, a woman was ignored by some men and it came back to bite them on their asses. Or perhaps some other part of their anatomy.
Both can be true. Most reasonable people understand the context.
Republicans have constantly complained as if Smith is some ideologue out to get Trump. Smith wasn’t just investigating, he was prosecuting after indictments by grand juries for the events of January 6 and the stolen documents. Much evidence had been gathered, and grand juries found sufficient evidence that Trump likely committed crimes (41 counts altogether). So when Jack Smith steps up and swears certain things were found, it’s not his personal bias. It’s evidence and juries of citizens in Florida and DC which back up his statements
How do you get rid of Cannon?
I agree, Jack Smith is a man of high moral and ethical character. Quite the opposite of our president. This article pinpointed what was important that the Republicans don’t want to hear.
Brava! to Amy Klobuchar for calling out the irresponsible and sophomoric “research” of Schmitt’s pathetic little poster.
Yet further evidence that average citizens of our modern techno-industrial culture suffer from serious cognitive deficiency.
Yes. It was the wrong takeaway. Nothing to laugh about. Thanks for underlining the distinction.
Perhaps the “mistake” was the misdirection Trump needed…let us watch to see whether it is rewarded.
You make a very good point, and I myself am guilty of jumping on the gotcha-wagon. And adding insult to injury, most RW media either completely ignored the Schmitt face plant, or presented it as if it were a win for Schmitt. Naturally, they also ignored what Smith said about the facts proving Trump's guilt.
It is so typical of Americans to opt for sports information as opposed to the boring facts of how the government of their country is being dismantled brick by brick.
Congress and the media constantly deflect the public's attention from substance to irrelevant controversy.
Eric Schmitt set out to get a viral moment-- and he got one.
I think there is so much happening all the time that the general public picks out items that are most familiar to them and locks into them. Legacy media doesn't help any, with short snippets fit in between commercial breaks. I got in to a political discussion with my hairdresser yesterday. She believes "illegals" are still coming in droves. When I told her the President says there are none, she skimmed right past that to assure me that they are crossing in trunks of cars & tunnels, etc. She also stands by Trump's statement that the ballroom is all being paid for by donors. At this point I changed the subject. I was really disheartened. She is a bright woman with a successful business of 30+ years. She is a Christian and is warm & loveable. At this point, there are a large group of people who snatch a few stories that fit their worldview and lock in. They are lost.