First, much gratitude for what you do. It is making a difference.
I have a comment, which I suppose is also a question. I view the upcoming impeachment trial (under Schumer as opposed to McConnell) as a tremendous opportunity to provide the only kind of evidence to the insurrectionist subdemographic that could move the needle toward reconciliation, or, more possibly, capitulation. Calling Trump’s inner circle advisors, legal representatives, and top campaign officials as witnesses to testify, under oath, to the cynicism of The Lie *should* provide an off-ramp for many insurrectionists. But perhaps, of equal importance, it *could* provide an on-ramp to “Guilty!” votes for several R senators who would then have adequate ammo to return to their states with, and an expectation that, in 4 or especially 6 years, Trump will almost certainly be the losing ticket in any statewide election, if he retains any valence whatsoever.
My worry is that House managers will focus on the details of the crime, as laid out in the impeachment article, and only succeed in engendering resistance, and fear. The goal should be giving Rs the info that they can parlay into a safe pathway to “Yea”. The crime, itself, is self evident.
I wonder if you’ve thought about the legal strategy in this particular way? Actually I’m pretty certain you’ve thought about it in *every* particular way! I do wonder, though, if you have the same worry that I have.
What is driving Glenn Greenwald, Aaron Mate, Michael Tracey, Taibbi, and others' skepticism of the Russia investigation/Special Counsel Investigation? Why do these people have such a different take on the matter?
With the strong array of criminal exposure post presidency that you’ve discussed, how likely do you believe it is that DJT or any of his children will actually serve time for criminal charges (state or federal)? Obviously there is strong evidence for a litany of crimes but when you factor in all the lawyering and shenanigans that go on with well resourced defendants, it feels like something of a pipe dream that they will actually go to prison. Curious what your outlook is.
Trump has found quite a few seams to exploit in the Executive branch. Who are the people who have driven this behavior: ignoring subpoenas, the use of acting cabinet heads, hiding all information from the public....purging career civil service workers ....certainly trump didn’t know the ropes when he arrived. Seems as though he relied on experienced rat f——-
Thank you so much for all of the time you take to explain so many hard to grasp aspects of Trump’s criminal enterprises.
Regarding impeachment, what kind of witnesses and evidence would be presented at a Senate trial? For instance, would people like the Capital police officers who fought and were injured potentially be witnesses or who exactly might testify?
Do you believe the Trump administration had laundered classified materials for cash and favors? Do you know of any areas that he could exploit and hide from the incoming administration?
Even if senators and representatives object to electors, do they any power to change a state's vote or only to send the question back to the state to clarify?
What was in this for Giuliani and Powell? Fame? Money? Did they lose their mi DHS and believe what they said? Did they not care that reputable lawyers, former colleagues etc think they are ridiculous? How did they lose their professional dignity? (I guess this could involve many politicians but I see they want power so courted trump and his followers for money and votes).
Something I'm curious to hear your perspective on, but it's a really dark question so I totally understand if you're not comfortable responding to it: Does 45 strike you as the type who would consider suicide as a way out of facing consequences for his criminality?
Seth, you are one of my favorite people to follow on Twitter. I grew up in Manchester and lived there for the first eighteen years of my life. To step aside from all the craziness going on, what is your go to takeout in the Queen City? Manchester is truly lucky to have a bright intellectual mind like yours. Keep up the amazing work!
A while back you mentioned being “shadow banned” in reference to the stagnation and/or removal of your followers. I have noticed in the week or so your follower numbers have steadily been climbing. It seemed to the start on the same day tangerine twittler got banned. If all things were copacetic you would probably have *5 million* followers. Thank you for everything you do—you are a national treasure.
Hi Seth. What do you think happened to all the reserve vaccines? Did Trump/Kushner sell them to another country to raise personal cash? Or did they just lie about the existence of them? Thx.
You've mentioned before the idea of a new party, the 'Lincoln Party' coming into existence to oppose the Trumpist Republican party. It seems like everyone in power cares way more about keeping their power vs any sort of principles, so, how likely do you really thing such a thing would be?
Hi Seth,
First, much gratitude for what you do. It is making a difference.
I have a comment, which I suppose is also a question. I view the upcoming impeachment trial (under Schumer as opposed to McConnell) as a tremendous opportunity to provide the only kind of evidence to the insurrectionist subdemographic that could move the needle toward reconciliation, or, more possibly, capitulation. Calling Trump’s inner circle advisors, legal representatives, and top campaign officials as witnesses to testify, under oath, to the cynicism of The Lie *should* provide an off-ramp for many insurrectionists. But perhaps, of equal importance, it *could* provide an on-ramp to “Guilty!” votes for several R senators who would then have adequate ammo to return to their states with, and an expectation that, in 4 or especially 6 years, Trump will almost certainly be the losing ticket in any statewide election, if he retains any valence whatsoever.
My worry is that House managers will focus on the details of the crime, as laid out in the impeachment article, and only succeed in engendering resistance, and fear. The goal should be giving Rs the info that they can parlay into a safe pathway to “Yea”. The crime, itself, is self evident.
I wonder if you’ve thought about the legal strategy in this particular way? Actually I’m pretty certain you’ve thought about it in *every* particular way! I do wonder, though, if you have the same worry that I have.
Respectfully,
Larry Bartusek
What is driving Glenn Greenwald, Aaron Mate, Michael Tracey, Taibbi, and others' skepticism of the Russia investigation/Special Counsel Investigation? Why do these people have such a different take on the matter?
With the strong array of criminal exposure post presidency that you’ve discussed, how likely do you believe it is that DJT or any of his children will actually serve time for criminal charges (state or federal)? Obviously there is strong evidence for a litany of crimes but when you factor in all the lawyering and shenanigans that go on with well resourced defendants, it feels like something of a pipe dream that they will actually go to prison. Curious what your outlook is.
Can you share more pictures of the dogs ? Like on a walk, or if they do something funny.
Trump has found quite a few seams to exploit in the Executive branch. Who are the people who have driven this behavior: ignoring subpoenas, the use of acting cabinet heads, hiding all information from the public....purging career civil service workers ....certainly trump didn’t know the ropes when he arrived. Seems as though he relied on experienced rat f——-
Thank you so much for all of the time you take to explain so many hard to grasp aspects of Trump’s criminal enterprises.
Regarding impeachment, what kind of witnesses and evidence would be presented at a Senate trial? For instance, would people like the Capital police officers who fought and were injured potentially be witnesses or who exactly might testify?
Do you believe the Trump administration had laundered classified materials for cash and favors? Do you know of any areas that he could exploit and hide from the incoming administration?
Even if senators and representatives object to electors, do they any power to change a state's vote or only to send the question back to the state to clarify?
What was in this for Giuliani and Powell? Fame? Money? Did they lose their mi DHS and believe what they said? Did they not care that reputable lawyers, former colleagues etc think they are ridiculous? How did they lose their professional dignity? (I guess this could involve many politicians but I see they want power so courted trump and his followers for money and votes).
Something I'm curious to hear your perspective on, but it's a really dark question so I totally understand if you're not comfortable responding to it: Does 45 strike you as the type who would consider suicide as a way out of facing consequences for his criminality?
Seth, you are one of my favorite people to follow on Twitter. I grew up in Manchester and lived there for the first eighteen years of my life. To step aside from all the craziness going on, what is your go to takeout in the Queen City? Manchester is truly lucky to have a bright intellectual mind like yours. Keep up the amazing work!
what's the deal with last minute appointments? is the NSA appointment permanent, or are they covering tracks in the final hours?
A while back you mentioned being “shadow banned” in reference to the stagnation and/or removal of your followers. I have noticed in the week or so your follower numbers have steadily been climbing. It seemed to the start on the same day tangerine twittler got banned. If all things were copacetic you would probably have *5 million* followers. Thank you for everything you do—you are a national treasure.
What is(are) your favorite song(s) by The Smiths?
Hi Seth. What do you think happened to all the reserve vaccines? Did Trump/Kushner sell them to another country to raise personal cash? Or did they just lie about the existence of them? Thx.
You've mentioned before the idea of a new party, the 'Lincoln Party' coming into existence to oppose the Trumpist Republican party. It seems like everyone in power cares way more about keeping their power vs any sort of principles, so, how likely do you really thing such a thing would be?