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so presidential when you cant control your own behavior.
conservatives really picking the best people.
They want the worst people. They love it. It makes them feel better about being such shitty people themselves.
For years they told us that Government would mess everything up.
And by god they're going to prove it!
Every accusation is a confession
So it’s cool if we fuck around in court? Contempt isn’t a thing anymore?
Federal judges (should) have a lot more decorum and patience. Actually all judges should have, but the US also popularized the mini dictators that dole out ridiculous punishments for "misbehaving".
People in court are not there because they bought tickets to the venue for their own enjoyment.
While I agree Trump should also have some decorum, he is effectively rich trailer trash. The judge treats him as such and in my book that makes the judge an icon.
The judge is above his petty nonsense but does take the time to make trump feel he is not in charge every time he steps out. And I think this is far worse for Trump's feelings than being stuck in a holding cell, that would just fuel his martyr syndrome.
Yeah, but when he is influencing the jury with his comments, that is different
He's rich and white so business as usual.
For rich people? No.
It's just an up charge like getting soup with your meal for the rich.
He's above the law. He knows it.
That's why he keeps doing it. They just threaten, no real consequences.
Isn't a lack of self control central to this case?
It's more that the judges will play by the rules so super hard that Trump can never appeal on the basis of unfair treatment. The consequence is really that the trials continue on as if he had never spoken, proving that his crying and hand waving have no real effect.
Yep. What motivation does he have for exercising control? Will they give him a fine that's like pocket lint to him again?
It's win/win for him. Either he shows how he can't be controlled which riles up his supporters, or he can turn consequences around as evidence of the "corrupt Biden deep state" or something and get massive fundraising income and maybe convince some of his followers to launch terrorist attacks. This judge is having to weigh possible domestic terror retaliation against keeping his courtroom orderly.
While "former president" is a correct title, the media should really use "petulant man-child" instead. Far more accurate .
Traitor Trump fits too.
Fuckface 45
Petulant man-child also applies to Phony Stark.
Not being able to control oneself is a trait I require in a president.
He's obviously child trapped in an ugly and obese man's body. He thinks he's above everyone else because he has more money thanks to his daddy.
He's just a little brat.
He's pouting. He is losing and can't accept it. It's pathetic.
Would be hilarious if the judge told him "will you just shut up, man?"
Hilarious and poignant. However, also a mistrial.
Lead exposure plus a traumatic childhood and inbuilt narcissism made him the man he is today.
That is why we only let them have the nuclear football. It is the only way M.A.D. works, when the enemy has no idea if you are going to hit the button.
Trump's nuclear football only contains the Staples' "that was easy" button
Aaaand that's why two of his lawyers withdrew only shortly before the trial one even just the day before. They realised how unhinged he is and that there was no way to stop him, so they left the sinking ship.
This lawless former president is a disgusting degenerate just like his cult followers.
Don't forget twice-impeached accused rapist
He was found liable of rape in the civil suit with E Jean Carrol. So confirmed rapist!
Don't just kick him out; give him a time-out in a holding cell!
time-of-his-life cell, when?
"I do not recognize the authority of a court that hangs the gilded flag. A flag with gilded edges signifies an admiralty court, an admiralty court signifies that this is a court martial. I can not be court martialed twice. Further more..."
"Bailiff, gag that man."
The fact that Dale Gribble, would be the most intelligent and sane person on the new right wing conspiracy populations is as hilarious as it is terrifying.
Honestly I don't think Trump should be kicked out of court. I say let him ruin his case and insult the judge until he's found guilty for contempt of court as well.
He's already well past what would be considered contempt of court for literally any other living human being. They're giving him as much rope as is possible for two reasons, one being so that absolutely no one can argue a mistrial, and the second being that he continues to attempt to hang himself with every length of rope let out to him. May as well let him continue.
so that absolutely no one can argue a mistrial
This is the part that people keep missing. Judges go into "Super Professional Mode" when these things happen and run their court so by the book that it's impossible for anyone to complain bias/unfair treatment.
Mr. Trump has the right to be present here. That right can be forfeited, and it can be forfeited if he is disruptive...
Doesn't that make it a privilege?
Exactly. A right shouldn't be able to be revoked, otherwise by definition it's not a right.
You're confusing the word revoked with the word forfeited. He's forfeiting it by disrupting the court. It's like the right to remain silent when you're arrested. The officer arresting you can't revoke it and make you answer or say anything, but you can choose to forfeit it and start talking.
Then you have no rights. All freedoms granted you can be taken away for committing the right crime.
'You just can't control yourself'
The judge apparently doesn't understand the difference between "can't" and "don't want to".
Biden needs to punch this guy out