To warn Trump is to incite him

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Ophelia Benson

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Truth matters:

As she delivered her sentence, Judge Amy Berman Jackson delivered a defense of facts, accusing Roger Stone of disregarding them in his case.

“The truth still exists. The truth still matters,” Jackson said. “Roger Stone’s insistence that it doesn’t, his pride in his own lies are a threat to the very foundation of this democracy.”

Despite America’s current divisions, Jackson said that the condemnation of Stone’s disregard for the truth “should transcend both parties.”

I don’t know why the Guardian decided to downgrade that into “facts.” Truth includes facts but that’s not all there is to it.

House intelligence committee chairman Adam Schiff said Roger Stone’s sentence was “justified” and warned that a presidential pardon in the case would be a “breathtaking act of corruption.”

All the more reason for Trump to do it, in Trump’s mind. He’s having a blast doing corrupt things every day while we watch in helpless rage.

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6 responses to “To warn Trump is to incite him”

  1. twiliter Avatar
    twiliter

    I’m going to put on my red MAGA hat and go rob a bank now, I think the time is right. Maybe I can set up a Ponzi scheme too, that should be doable. Maybe go shoot somebody on 5th Avenue, that’s all ok now isn’t it? I’ll make sure to wear the hat so everyone will know I’m helping to drain the swamp.

  2. zubanel Avatar
    zubanel

    And yet, a 3 year sentence. It’s apparently not that egregious but I suppose even a judge has to save a little face.

  3. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    40 months. A not unreasonable departure from the guideline given the nature of the case. I predicted 24-36 months but I’m a defense lawyer so you know.— AntiCorruptionHat! (@Popehat) February 20, 2020

    Reminder: if we weren’t living in a bad movie, Stone would serve 85% of that 40 months.— AntiCorruptionHat! (@Popehat) February 20, 2020

    The bottom line: Judge Amy Berman Jackson's explanation reflected a thorough, well-prepared approach, willingness to hear arguments from both side, acceptance and rejection of points on both sides, and ultimately a firm grasp of her responsibilities.— AntiCorruptionHat! (@Popehat) February 20, 2020

  4. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    Ahh, too many links in my comment

  5. Ophelia Benson Avatar
    Ophelia Benson

    Out of limbo now.

  6. Colin Day Avatar
    Colin Day

    I don’t know why the Guardian decided to downgrade that into “facts.” Truth includes facts but that’s not all there is to it.

    Why did you say “downgrade”. Also, I would say that truth includes statements of facts, not facts themselves.

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