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tomiahonen, to random
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But the Trump 'defense' team DOES have something, somewhat of a surprise, planned for next week as their witness for the defense. It was the subject of heated argument Thursday morning before jury brought in. It will be a witness. This Michael Cohen cross-examination MAY be a lead into that witness

mastodonmigration,
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@tomiahonen

Schiller or Weisselberg? That would be a bombshell.

mastodonmigration,
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@tomiahonen

Goodness, imagine all they can ask Schiller under cross examination.

mastodonmigration,
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@tomiahonen

Very risky strategy.

mastodonmigration, (edited ) to random
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For those following the Trump election fraud trial.

Just wondering about the New York Times' journalistic ethics having Maggie Haberman covering the Trump election fraud trial, when she is also identified several times during the trial as a go to reporter for pushing out stories Team Trump want to favorably spin.

mastodonmigration, to random
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For those following the Trump election fraud trial.

Is this really what just happened?

Trump attorney shows Cohen texts between Cohen and Schiller that do not mention the Stormy matter. The attorney then says that these texts prove Cohen did not discuss the Stormy matter in a subsequent phone call.

Missing something here? Does this make any logical sense?

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@VirginiaMurr

Still not understanding. Could you spell it out more clearly?

mastodonmigration,
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@VirginiaMurr

How does it show that it could not have happened?

mastodonmigration,
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@VirginiaMurr

Got it. Thanks.

mastodonmigration,
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@VirginiaMurr

Have gone back and looked at it, and not sure it is such a problem. It seems very possible that Cohen could have spoken to Trump during a minute thirty quick interaction. Something like, "Yes, yes, you'll get paid." And hands phone back to Schiller.

We will see how the prosecution deals with it. Thanks for the clarifications.

GottaLaff, to legal
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#TrumpTrial 🧵starts HERE. #Trump #legal

Remember: I cannot reply while live-posting, so plz use NFL (Not For Laffy.. no hashtag) so I can skip your replies. THANK YOU.

Running a little late, so some preamble included here.

1/… Via Rupar: Trump wraps up his morning rant by attacking one of the prosecutors, Colangelo, which is a flagrant violation of his gag order

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@GottaLaff

Don't see how these texts disprove that Cohen spoke with Schiller or Trump about the Stormy matter.

If they want to refute Cohen's assertion, why not call Schiller? Probably won't, of course, as it would provide the prosecution opportunity to cross examine Schiller about all sorts of things.

mastodonmigration,
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@GottaLaff

Particularly when it is much ado about nothing.

How does the fact that Cohen texted Schiller about an unrelated matter prove what he did or did not talk to him about in a subsequent phone call?

mastodonmigration, (edited ) to random
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So, over in the astronomy world there is some consternation about a tweet from eminent satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.

Apparently "Starlink Precipitation" is now a thing. And yes, you got that right, Starlink precipitation is pieces of Elon Musk's fucking internet satellites raining down from space.

See also this post from @carlysagan: https://mastodon.social/@carlysagan/112448150797509408

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@carlysagan

In honor of Starlink Precipition, this one goes out to Elon Musk:

https://youtu.be/Z2dcVIEQwEE?feature=shared

Edit: Alternative link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCU_Ld9snU

mastodonmigration, (edited )
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@carlysagan

And before you say, "No problem, all of Mr. Musk's space junk burns up in reentry." This farmer in Saskatchewan has the receipts.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.4226867

See also @sundogplanets who is all over this issue: https://mastodon.social/@sundogplanets/112442885762264111

Edit: Apologies. Apparently this is a piece of a SpaceX crew dragon capsule, that also was supposed to burn up on reentry. Thanks to @sundogplanets planets for the clarification: https://mastodon.social/@sundogplanets/112450515154935290

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@ajft @carlysagan

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

mastodonmigration,
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@carlysagan

Another aspect of Starlink Precipitation that should be mentioned is that when these satellites do "burn up" on reentry, they cause pollution of the upper atmosphere.

Scientists are beginning to study the potential impact: https://spacenews.com/studies-flag-environmental-impact-of-reentry/

mastodonmigration,
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@sundogplanets

Thank you for the clarification.

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@tompearce49 @arose62 @carlysagan

It does not appear so. Also, the posted article is from 2022.

heidilifeldman, to random
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I sympathize with Judge Merchan, who I believe has refrained from jailing Trump to avoid allowing Trump to play the victim and raise money off of that. I also think Merchan probably doesn’t want to interrupt the trial for hearings over whether Trump is causing his sycophantic Republican electeds to say things that violate the gag order. But …. 1/ #LawFedi

mastodonmigration,
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@heidilifeldman

Would think that the judge's concern has got to be for the intimidating impact on the jury.

DemocracyMattersALot, to tesla
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Elon Musk is a total waste of money.

Tesla is going all out to push Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package through — even spending money on ads https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-spends-money-advertising-elon-musk-pay-package-shareholder-vote-2024-5

mastodonmigration,
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@DemocracyMattersALot

How stupid are TSLA shareholders? If they pass this package, the stock will crater. It's voting to cut your share value in half because... Elon.

Hey_Beth, to random
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😂😂😂

According to Nate Silver, the Biden WH may have moved up the Senate to June so if Biden screws up, he can step down and pull the Ezra Klein emergency plan of nominating someone else.

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@Hey_Beth

🤦‍♂️

TonyStark, to random
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Reelect Biden and it's for four years and he’s probably going to listen to you.

Reelect Trump and it's for the rest of your life.

More Trump Judges Can Destroy Democracy Forever -
https://shepherdexpress.com/news/taking-liberties/more-trump-judges-can-destroy-democracy-forever/

mastodonmigration,
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@TonyStark

We have words for this impending orange menace. Fascism, autocracy, kleptocracy, oligarchy, dictatorship.

We do not want to live under such a regime. The threat is very real. People need to wake the fuck up to it.

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@trainman @TonyStark

Whatever those reasons are, they pale in comparison to loosing our liberty to a gang of criminals. Over America's history countless lives have been lost fighting for freedom from such despots both foreign and domestic. Now it's our turn to take up the challenge to preserve democracy for generations to come.

mastodonmigration, to random
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Really disappointed in Biden today. Believe given climate crisis we should be doing everything we can, including buying inexpensive EVs from China, to hasten the transition from carbon based fuels.

That said, certainly international relations are complex and we don't have all the information or know all the constraints he is wrestling with.

In any case, would never threaten to withhold electoral support. These issues pale measured against a Trump win and the incumbent end of democracy.

mastodonmigration,
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@deepmud

Perspective is needed now. If Biden gets elected we can continue to deliberate our future. If Trump is elected the future is lost.

rbreich, to random
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Will Trump be criminally convicted in his election interference trial? If so, will it affect the election?

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@Dervishpi @rbreich

Fair enough. Feel like we are in Act 2 of a high school musical where the bullies and rich kids are taking over the school. Just hoping for an Act 3 where the nerds, stoners and a few of the jocks team up and rally the entire student body to send them packing.

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