Paul Krugman also ends his daily commentary with an appropriate musical coda to lighten the usual grim mood...nice touch here, and more of the same, please!
Heartfelt thanks to MM for reporting the adrenalin emanating from federal courthouses such as those featuring J. McConnell Jr., J. Dudek, J. Johnson Coleman, J. Perry, and J. Boasberg. Irreplaceable.
The 86 47 thing reminds me of one of the classic jokes, which I will rewrite to fit the situation.
Trump called Marco Rubio into the Oval Office. Fuming, he screamed "Fire Vance, he's done."
Taken aback, Rubio said "Sir, what's wrong? He's been a loyal part of the team."
"Did you see the giant 'JD' pissed into the snow on the White House lawn this morning? Disgusting."
"Oh, Sir. Yes, he shouldn't have done that. But, surely it's just a prank that deserves a reprimand rather than a firing offense."
"You think," Trump said, his complexion going from Halloween orange to chimney red, "do you really think, after all these years, that I don’t know Melania's handwriting when I see it?"
While I very much appreciate the breadth and general perspective of TPM's Morning Memo, and I read it every day, I want to comment on the un-rebutted presentation of Speaker Johnson's quote about Trump's impeachments - i.e., that no such evidence has actually "come out," and the Speaker, as usual, is essentially lying in defense of the President. I've seen Johnson's quote multiple times in various media without any pushback, but I think it could mislead your readers, some of whom may be new to this issue, to not present any counter statement to the Speaker's claim. If what he said were actually true, then the effort to expunge the record might seem justified, which is why it's so important to be vigilant when presenting these types of statements. Thank you, though, for the work you do in keeping us so broadly informed!
Joe Ely! Also good as far as it goes I guess, but until these judges decide to do something besides bloviate nothing will change. Put people in jail for contempt of court even if it's only until they make bail. Refer DOJ lawyers to their local BAR for disbarment. I'm sure there's other things they could do beyond pontificating from behind the dais.
“The judicial branch’s response to the Trump rampage has been slow but as The Atlantic’s Quinta Jurecic suggests, there are signs that it’s gathering steam.”
Uhhh…
Yes, great to see that even if private sector leaders and Hakeem Jeffries (and therefore presumably the national party itself) don’t see much of a problem with Trump’s excesses, at least to the point of acting, yes, great to see some judges actually bothered by them.
But a) all these decisions will move the needle barely at best and b) as with all things involving court actions, there’s always the Roberts junta there to get the last word. Would have been nice if Trump v US (or was it vice versa, I have difficulty remembering court case names) inspired Biden to act appropriately when it was still possible.
But as we should have learned after the last five or six decades, we only get good things when we force our elected leaders to say no to major donors and deliver them. So I guess it’s clear where the buck stops and who ultimately failed to act…
Paul Krugman also ends his daily commentary with an appropriate musical coda to lighten the usual grim mood...nice touch here, and more of the same, please!
"Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast".
Joe Ely (RIP) is a fantastic way to end the MM today! Thanks!
Heartfelt thanks to MM for reporting the adrenalin emanating from federal courthouses such as those featuring J. McConnell Jr., J. Dudek, J. Johnson Coleman, J. Perry, and J. Boasberg. Irreplaceable.
Have a good weekend everyone and thank you David, for your closing on including good news also.
Great music, great writing. Have a weekend with joy in it!
The 86 47 thing reminds me of one of the classic jokes, which I will rewrite to fit the situation.
Trump called Marco Rubio into the Oval Office. Fuming, he screamed "Fire Vance, he's done."
Taken aback, Rubio said "Sir, what's wrong? He's been a loyal part of the team."
"Did you see the giant 'JD' pissed into the snow on the White House lawn this morning? Disgusting."
"Oh, Sir. Yes, he shouldn't have done that. But, surely it's just a prank that deserves a reprimand rather than a firing offense."
"You think," Trump said, his complexion going from Halloween orange to chimney red, "do you really think, after all these years, that I don’t know Melania's handwriting when I see it?"
While I very much appreciate the breadth and general perspective of TPM's Morning Memo, and I read it every day, I want to comment on the un-rebutted presentation of Speaker Johnson's quote about Trump's impeachments - i.e., that no such evidence has actually "come out," and the Speaker, as usual, is essentially lying in defense of the President. I've seen Johnson's quote multiple times in various media without any pushback, but I think it could mislead your readers, some of whom may be new to this issue, to not present any counter statement to the Speaker's claim. If what he said were actually true, then the effort to expunge the record might seem justified, which is why it's so important to be vigilant when presenting these types of statements. Thank you, though, for the work you do in keeping us so broadly informed!
Exactly Emily!
Joe Ely! Also good as far as it goes I guess, but until these judges decide to do something besides bloviate nothing will change. Put people in jail for contempt of court even if it's only until they make bail. Refer DOJ lawyers to their local BAR for disbarment. I'm sure there's other things they could do beyond pontificating from behind the dais.
“The judicial branch’s response to the Trump rampage has been slow but as The Atlantic’s Quinta Jurecic suggests, there are signs that it’s gathering steam.”
Uhhh…
Yes, great to see that even if private sector leaders and Hakeem Jeffries (and therefore presumably the national party itself) don’t see much of a problem with Trump’s excesses, at least to the point of acting, yes, great to see some judges actually bothered by them.
But a) all these decisions will move the needle barely at best and b) as with all things involving court actions, there’s always the Roberts junta there to get the last word. Would have been nice if Trump v US (or was it vice versa, I have difficulty remembering court case names) inspired Biden to act appropriately when it was still possible.
But as we should have learned after the last five or six decades, we only get good things when we force our elected leaders to say no to major donors and deliver them. So I guess it’s clear where the buck stops and who ultimately failed to act…