browneyes
Well-Known Member
He literally cannot shut up."Mr. Trump, what do you think of the gag order?
"Trump answer here:
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He literally cannot shut up."Mr. Trump, what do you think of the gag order?
"Trump answer here:
All they need is one level-headed juror.I think adults on a jury have the ability to be non-biased. The fact that the defendant is a politician is irrelevant. The law is the law.
JMO
Yes. And, in my opinion, they are much more capable of having a bias based on their political leanings. JMO.I think adults on a jury have the ability to be non-biased. The fact that the defendant is a politician is irrelevant. The law is the law.
JMO
except for this one?I think adults on a jury have the ability to be non-biased. The fact that the defendant is a politician is irrelevant. The law is the law.
JMO
Politics has no place in a courtroom. Many, many people cast a vote based on the character of the candidate and not necessarily on their "political leanings." A courtroom isn't a ballot box. I've been on a jury, and we took our oath seriously and followed the Judge's instructions.Yes. And, in my opinion, they are much more capable of having a bias based on their political leanings. JMO.
I agree. If I was called for jury duty and was selected I most likely wouldn't know anything about the defendant and would have to base my decision on the evidence presented in court and nothing else.Politics has no place in a courtroom. Many, many people cast a vote based on the character of the candidate and not necessarily on their "political leanings." A courtroom isn't a ballot box. I've been on a jury, and we took our oath seriously and followed the Judge's instructions.
Laws are laws and politicians are not allowed to break them. CEOs of major corporations have landed in prison because of falsifying business records.
JMO
An observation from a nosy foreigner:Politics has no place in a courtroom. Many, many people cast a vote based on the character of the candidate and not necessarily on their "political leanings." A courtroom isn't a ballot box. I've been on a jury, and we took our oath seriously and followed the Judge's instructions.
Laws are laws and politicians are not allowed to break them. CEOs of major corporations have landed in prison because of falsifying business records.
JMO
Evidence is evidence. I think the Judge is very capable.
I too feel the judge is very capable. I do wish he would be more decisive and heavy handed in enforcing the gag order but hey, he is the judge.Evidence is evidence. I think the Judge is very capable.
JMO
It's not a simple process, often term limits are involved, and voters do have a voice. Our courtrooms are not "political" nor should they be.An observation from a nosy foreigner:
The USA has the most politically motivated court system of anywhere else I can think of in the world.
Judges and prosecutors in the USA are either literally elected like politicians are, or they are nominated and approved by politicians. I can't think of anywhere else in the world where a huge chunk of the election debate centers around who the President will pick to be a Supreme Court Judge, and where the Supreme Court judges are all household names.
If you don't want your justice system to be political, don't let politics decide who gets to be judge!
JMO
I think the Judge is acknowledging a famous old saying has merit in this case and the defendant is erasing all doubt.I too feel the judge is very capable. I do wish he would be more decisive and heavy handed in enforcing the gag order but hey, he is the judge.
Judges in America: Politics has no place in a courtroomIt's not a simple process, often term limits are involved, and voters do have a voice. Our courtrooms are not "political" nor should they be.
JMO
I don't find it insulting in any way. Change of venue is a legitimate legal tactic.I think it's kind of insulting to assume that a defendant can't get an impartial jury depending on where the trial takes place. I am no Trump fan, but I am 100% certain I could put my personal opinions aside and decide the case on the merits alone.
Weeding out people who couldn't do this is why there is a jury selection process that both sides have the opportunity to participate in.
BBM. I agree. Social media has certainly impacted the spread of biased, politically charged misinformation at lightening speed and if the defendant thinks insulting the jury and the Judge will benefit him, that's his choice.I think it's kind of insulting to assume that a defendant can't get an impartial jury depending on where the trial takes place. I am no Trump fan, but I am 100% certain I could put my personal opinions aside and decide the case on the merits alone.
Weeding out people who couldn't do this is why there is a jury selection process that both sides have the opportunity to participate in.
Yes, and I cannot disagree. It is also unfortunate that the gag order is to some opinion not being properly applied to the defendant’s actions. IMO it is unfortunate that the order is not even stronger.BBM. I agree. Social media has certainly impacted the spread of biased, politically charged misinformation at lightening speed and if the defendant thinks insulting the jury and the Judge will benefit him, that's his choice.
A change of venue wouldn't make a whit of difference in this case.
JMO