There has long been two systems of justice in the United States. One for the wealthy white male privileged patriarchy of country club chamber of commerce Republicans, and one for everyone else. For example, when a rich white kid steals a car, it is argued that “He just took the car for a joy ride, … Read more
Back in 1974, I watched nearly all of the televised Watergate hearings on television, even the less interesting witnesses. It was history in the making, and I felt an obligation as a citizen to listen to the evidence. I feel no less an obligation today. And neither should you. (You have no excuses with all the … Read more
Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal in an op-ed last month made the argument that Donald Trump is too inept to have committed extortion and bribery: [Ambassador] Taylor says in his statement that many people in the Administration opposed the Giuliani effort, including some in senior positions at the White House. This matters because it may … Read more
I have previously explained in a series of posts how the conservative media entertainment complex and the Trump administration are amplifying “active measures” (propaganda) practiced by the Russians. See, for example, The conservative media entertainment complex is an ancillary to Russian ‘active measures’ propaganda. Trump’s sycophant allies in Congress are also willing participants in amplifying “active measures” (propaganda) … Read more
One of the most important functions of our system of justice is the selection of an impartial jury. Judges and lawyers do this through a jury selection process called voire dire. A few key points: There must be assurance that the jurors chosen are unbiased, i.e., willing to decide the case on the basis of … Read more