Prayers as you continue healing. Glad it’s now instead of September. As I watch the Trump court proceedings, it’s a play. Voir dire is always a strategy time. Looking up a juror’s social media history can make people rethink about what they post. Looking at the questions, hum, they are checking you out. These people are serious on both sides. I’ve never seen a judge give nappy times for the defendant. It makes him look more like the fool he is. Wonder why the defense team doesn’t get the doctor to order an upper?
People snooze in courtrooms; jurors in the box do it all the time. A prosecutor said that when suspects are getting interrogated by detectives, the detectives will take regular breaks and leave the room while the CCTV camera is still running. Innocent people tend to be wired with adrenaline and bouncing off the walls. Guilty people will often nod off and catch some Z's.
This is only the first two days of jury selection. Leave aside whether or not he's an Adderall addict; he's deffo a Diet Coke addict, drinking a dozen or more cans a day, snapping his fingers at servants for another can. That's a boatload of caffeine which he doesn't have in there.
I think this trial, whatever the verdict (and it won't be acquittal), will break Trump. Eight hours a day, four days a week on somebody else's clock is something he hasn't experienced since his teens in that high-end reform school (military academy). I think his stress will be through the roof and it's not unlikely to trigger some physical symptoms. The guy's in awful shape. It'll drain his energy and accelerate his obvious deterioration on the campaign trail.
The coddled little babyman just won't be able to handle six solid weeks of this.
I’d hate to have to handle him in the evenings. It’s actually a plus that he only has to endure two days back to back since the judge takes Wednesdays off. I agree that the frustration can trigger any number of physical issues, such as a heart attack.
I think the odds are rising daily that there's going to have to be some sort of medical intervention in the courtroom, up to and including for a heart attack. All that mounting frustration and no way to express it without being thrown in the clink for contempt. And make no mistake -- Trump might think he can raise millions off being the GOP's unjustly incarcerated Nelson Mandela (ROTFL), but that is the _very last place_ he wants be, whether for three days or thirty. Forget Diet Coke, who will change his Depends?
The expression "stir crazy" was coined for a guy like Trump.
I am very wary of Johnson. As long as the four packages are voted on together, ok. But if he tries to trickle them through separately, with Ukraine last? No deal. We all recall Lucy with the football.
this has become a kind of existential moment for the Republican party - can anybody (Speaker Johnson, I'm looking at you) put country first? Or is the bottom line always - me, me, me, save my job. F**k the country. I want to be Speaker!
If Johnson caves to the crazies, just to keep his job, well, so much for the shining city on the hill.
Given that I am a daily road warrior, with a 90 minute commute each way, I actually enjoy the YouTubes! Not that I wish that your “paw” would not get better sooner, but I do like that you throw in youtubes as well even when both hands are working! I’ve tried listening to some Substacks and they sounds like an AI robot, which I’m guessing it probably is!
Hope you are up and healthy soon! I’ve had multiple hand surgeries and it takes time. I hope you are right and this is the beginning of the end of Dtrump
I appreciate your forbearance in waiting out a frustrating temporary handicap. Unlike some people I choose to feel annoyed by, you know the difference between subscribing to written vs. video when a subscriber commits. I do like your video presentations but I signed up for your articles and it’s so great to see your commitment to your chosen messaging system (though I repeat, I love you, and Tara, and you have a great conversational and connecting video presence!) Long winded here with the big thank you for your loyal quality contributions!
Hi Rick, I’ve been away from things for a while, and I didn’t know you had hand surgery. I wish you a speedy recovery. Thank you for this update. Thank you for everything you do.
This was wonderful, Rick. I have heard so much general doom and gloom lately. But to see you sitting there smiling, explaining some House politics that might not be obvious, and confirming to us that Biden’s foreign policy chops might allow us to escape becoming a burnt cinder soon, I exhaled.
Keep getting well & thank you for your work & words.
Prayers as you continue healing. Glad it’s now instead of September. As I watch the Trump court proceedings, it’s a play. Voir dire is always a strategy time. Looking up a juror’s social media history can make people rethink about what they post. Looking at the questions, hum, they are checking you out. These people are serious on both sides. I’ve never seen a judge give nappy times for the defendant. It makes him look more like the fool he is. Wonder why the defense team doesn’t get the doctor to order an upper?
People snooze in courtrooms; jurors in the box do it all the time. A prosecutor said that when suspects are getting interrogated by detectives, the detectives will take regular breaks and leave the room while the CCTV camera is still running. Innocent people tend to be wired with adrenaline and bouncing off the walls. Guilty people will often nod off and catch some Z's.
This is only the first two days of jury selection. Leave aside whether or not he's an Adderall addict; he's deffo a Diet Coke addict, drinking a dozen or more cans a day, snapping his fingers at servants for another can. That's a boatload of caffeine which he doesn't have in there.
I think this trial, whatever the verdict (and it won't be acquittal), will break Trump. Eight hours a day, four days a week on somebody else's clock is something he hasn't experienced since his teens in that high-end reform school (military academy). I think his stress will be through the roof and it's not unlikely to trigger some physical symptoms. The guy's in awful shape. It'll drain his energy and accelerate his obvious deterioration on the campaign trail.
The coddled little babyman just won't be able to handle six solid weeks of this.
I’d hate to have to handle him in the evenings. It’s actually a plus that he only has to endure two days back to back since the judge takes Wednesdays off. I agree that the frustration can trigger any number of physical issues, such as a heart attack.
I think the odds are rising daily that there's going to have to be some sort of medical intervention in the courtroom, up to and including for a heart attack. All that mounting frustration and no way to express it without being thrown in the clink for contempt. And make no mistake -- Trump might think he can raise millions off being the GOP's unjustly incarcerated Nelson Mandela (ROTFL), but that is the _very last place_ he wants be, whether for three days or thirty. Forget Diet Coke, who will change his Depends?
The expression "stir crazy" was coined for a guy like Trump.
Thanks Rick. Glad you are back in the fight
I am very wary of Johnson. As long as the four packages are voted on together, ok. But if he tries to trickle them through separately, with Ukraine last? No deal. We all recall Lucy with the football.
"wary" of Johnson? I don't trust him at all. Any of them.
Agree. Was using my nice words.
this has become a kind of existential moment for the Republican party - can anybody (Speaker Johnson, I'm looking at you) put country first? Or is the bottom line always - me, me, me, save my job. F**k the country. I want to be Speaker!
If Johnson caves to the crazies, just to keep his job, well, so much for the shining city on the hill.
Rick, take the time you need for healing, but we're all ready for you to get into physical therapy by typing way 😉
Given that I am a daily road warrior, with a 90 minute commute each way, I actually enjoy the YouTubes! Not that I wish that your “paw” would not get better sooner, but I do like that you throw in youtubes as well even when both hands are working! I’ve tried listening to some Substacks and they sounds like an AI robot, which I’m guessing it probably is!
Thank you for summarizing the events of the day!
Hope you are up and healthy soon! I’ve had multiple hand surgeries and it takes time. I hope you are right and this is the beginning of the end of Dtrump
Thank you Rick for your info on Ukraine. It drives so crazy that their aid gets held up because of the GOP!! THANK YOU for your commitment.!!
Feel better soon 🤗
Hang in there and feel better Rick— we need you!
Complete and speedy recovery to you!
I appreciate your forbearance in waiting out a frustrating temporary handicap. Unlike some people I choose to feel annoyed by, you know the difference between subscribing to written vs. video when a subscriber commits. I do like your video presentations but I signed up for your articles and it’s so great to see your commitment to your chosen messaging system (though I repeat, I love you, and Tara, and you have a great conversational and connecting video presence!) Long winded here with the big thank you for your loyal quality contributions!
Hi Rick, I’ve been away from things for a while, and I didn’t know you had hand surgery. I wish you a speedy recovery. Thank you for this update. Thank you for everything you do.
This was wonderful, Rick. I have heard so much general doom and gloom lately. But to see you sitting there smiling, explaining some House politics that might not be obvious, and confirming to us that Biden’s foreign policy chops might allow us to escape becoming a burnt cinder soon, I exhaled.
Take care of the hand. Get some rest.
GWS. 💐
Thanks for keeping us informed and connecting with us by any means possible! Get fully well soon!