The fact that no one seems to be taking a stand on enforcing monopoly or antitrust laws like we used to in America is a huge political issue for me. I’d vote for just about anyone who made going after/breaking up a ton of our biggest corporations a main platform point.

I think this is why and imo, valid

The problem here isn’t just the judge or Google. The Department of Justice shouldn’t be let off the hook either. The trial team, which is generally doing a good job, seems mostly unconcerned with public access. They didn’t support a set of nonprofits who made a motion for a public audio feed, and they tend to litigate in closed session whenever Google seems uncomfortable, so as not to come close to offending the judge. Indeed, when the judge expressed a bit of frustration that exhibits were posted publicly, government lawyers immediately pulled down their website and said they would work with Google to make sure everyone was satisfied with the process. That’s the opposite of standing your ground.