You know who probably lobbies for this hot, unconstitutional garbage behind closed doors? Not the religious right.

Lawyers.

HB71 should be called The Shithole State Louisiana Attorney Employment Act, because this is going to need a ton of lawyers.

Lawyers to sue about its unconstitutionality.

Lawyers to defend its constitutionality.

Lawyers that represent Islam, Pastafarianism, Hinduism, etc. that want all aboard this state-promotion-of-religion train.

I was just thinking “rules for thee…” the other day when I almost got sideswiped by a F-250 with a big no-step-on-snek sticker on the tailgate. Was just sitting still in the middle lane at a light and this guy nearly hits me zipping by in the right turn lane. He, of course, doesn’t stop on red and just immediately turns right.

Couldn’t care less that his 10,000 lbs, lifted, moron dozor was sticking a foot and a half out of his lane.

Anywhoo, I know that’s a stupid, odd story. But that’s just an example of how these assholes live their lives. Everything, even the smallest and most common sense rules, like staying in your lane, are for suckers, not them.

Good to know; first time I’ve come across this website.

Ha, why was this downvoted? Sketchy website “reports” proprietary Chinese research firm’s accomplishment by rehashing the firm’s press release about an unbelievable claim with no other evidence. This got more red flags than the beach before a hurricane.

At best, this is something they actually did approximate in some kind of lab setting that might be years and years away from being some kind of marketable product.

The (translated) press release even has a stench all on its own:

It is expected to fundamentally solve the battery life and safety anxiety of traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Tampering with a juror in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Class A misdemeanors carry penalties of up to 364 days in jail

As a total lay person, I have no clue what the technical definition of jury tampering is. I looked up NY law:

S 215.25 Tampering with a juror in the first degree. A person is guilty of tampering with a juror in the first degree when, with intent to influence the outcome of an action or proceeding, he communicates with a juror in such action or proceeding, except as authorized by law.

I guess “communicates with” is the key part. He’s shouting publicly at any potential juror and doing so prior to the jury being selected. So I’d guess not in this case?

Instead, they’ll admit that securing a proper $175M bond is just too difficult for Trump. So how about $17.5M, due in another 15 days.

This is a Humanities 101 freshmen essay thrown together 15 minutes before the due date by an edgy racist teenager.

Grade F, didn’t understand the assignment.

How do I get my 5 minutes back from reading that?

This person, Rep. Matt Maddock, should never be allowed to speak in public again for being such an idiot. If he does attempt to speak, he should be mocked relentlessly until he shuts his mouth hole. Nothing he says should be taken seriously again. Because he’s an idiot. Rep. Matt Maddock, the idiot.

While I’m dreaming, I’d like a pony too.

What gag order? If it’s not enforced, and won’t be enforced, it’s just a meaningless piece of paper.

So what? It’s not a gag order. Gag orders are enforced when violated. This won’t be enforced. So it’s not a gag order. It only looks like one.

Right before they lower it, in 10 days time, to $50M which will be due in an extra 30 days.

He has to pay $175M in 10 days. For now. That could get extended. Or reduced. Or both. No reason to assume he’ll be held to that now. All evidence points to it being reduced or extended again.

5 days ago I was downvoted for saying this would happen. Yet here we are.

Expect this judgement to get appealed and tossed completely. They can’t do it all in one go as that’s too obvious. Doing a slow roll. Randomly extending the deadline and slashing the bond amount is just the first step. Expect more. Each time easing up even more on Trump.

It has started :(

Trump is above the law.

For the record, the predictions in my comment have started. Severely reduced bond amount and an extra 10 days. The appeals court stepped in, even without an appeal.

Nothing is going to happen. Some court/judge will step in just before the deadline, says this needs a stay despite the lack of an official appeal request from the defendent. It will need a close examination due to “the historical nature of the case” or some such bullshit. Schedule a review date in October 2024, which will get rescheduled to 2025 because reasons. Then Trump will go spouting everywhere that he beat the courts and “won” his case.

This guy is part of the protected class, for whatever reason.

I hope I’m wrong. But I know, deep down in my plums I’m right.

If it can give hugs too, you basically got a whole gramma there.

Excellent. Didn’t know about this one. I’ve been diving into conservas a lot lately with some diet changes, so this is super.

Trump’s attorney said it was “unfathomable” that Trump would be ready to balance his legal obligations with his campaigning.

I can’t believe this stuff is even allowed in open court. Campaigning isn’t even a job. It’s a 100% optional thing somebody chooses to do in running for elected office. It can be stopped at any moment for any reason, completely and willingly.

A court date for multiple felonies is an obligation. It’s much higher priority. There’s no comparison.

If it is a fair excuse, then I guess we should all be campaigning.

Sorry boss, it’s unfathomable to work today because I need to campaign. Sorry your honor, jury duty is unfathomable because I’m working the crowds. Sorry IRS, can’t file my taxes this year because I’m busy raising money on social media.