3chordcharlie
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Because in that case there was an apparent conflict of interest, and in this case there is no such thing.
Because in that case there was an apparent conflict of interest, and in this case there is no such thing.
I think Duncan will do just fine. We wouldn't want any bits of partisan slime clinging to the verdict...
Of course, if DeLay goes down, his fanbois can always claim that Duncan is an evil democrat...
Of course, if DeLay goes down, his fanbois can always claim that Duncan is an evil democrat...
He has cronies in Austin/Travis County? Huh? I didnt realise there is a republican judge there. Oh wait there isnt. Thank you come again.
Lets see, who are the other district judges in Travis County. Lets 4 democrats to 1 republican. My bet is Jon Wisser gets handed the case. Why? one, he hasnt already heard any part of the case. Two, he hasnt made any political donations to either party.
Wilford Flowers - Democrat
Mike Lynch - Democrat
Brenda Kennedy - Democrat
Jon Wisser - Democrat
Julie Kocurek - Republican
If I'm ever charged with a crime in Texas (HIGHLY unlikely since I wouldn't visit that hell-hole unless kidnapped) it's good to know there is now precedent established to force the court to appoint a judge who agrees with my political views. Ridiculous. But what else can be expected? This is exas we're talking about, after all.
shira
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Does this mean that in the future we can expect Justice Antonin Scalia to recuse himself whenever a case involving Dick Cheney - with whom Scalia goes on hunting trips - comes before the supreme court? Where were DeLay's cries of potential bias in Cheney v. United States District Court, in which the ACLU and Judicial Watch sued to force Cheney's 2001 Energy Commission to release papers revealing who played a role in the Commission's recommendations?
As the Associated Press reported when that case actually went before the Supremes:
In fact, the USSC voted 7-2 to return the case to District court. Inevitably, the case will come back before the Supremes. Should Scalia be there to hear it? I'm sure we'll be able to count on DeLay to make a principled stand in support of judicial impartiality.
Try again, Perkins had given money to Hutchinson's opponent. DeLame's attorney claims a circuitous link between Perkins and Democrats attacking DeLay is comparable. From the exaggeration of political contributions (double counting) to the pure fiction of the DeLay T-shirt, it appears DeLay and his legal team was looking for attention and headlines . . . not to mention delaying the trial.
I really do not see the problem here. DeLay did have a valid argument.
Odd how the party of 'justice' is so willing to trash their so called ideals just to bag a single Republican. Hell, this whole trial stinks from top to bottom.
More daily evidence that the left is losing their ability to win via the political process. Now they must utilize their friends in the courts - of which there are many - lawyers are the largest donor block to the DNC.
Odd how the party of 'justice' is so willing to trash their so called ideals just to bag a single Republican. Hell, this whole trial stinks from top to bottom.
More daily evidence that the left is losing their ability to win via the political process. Now they must utilize their friends in the courts - of which there are many - lawyers are the largest donor block to the DNC.
Odd that the right would attack our entire legal system just to protect one of their own who has been rightly charged by a grand jury with a crime.
If DeLay is truly innocent then he has nothing to worry about, right? Isn't that the usual right wing reaction when someone other than one of their own is charged with a crime. Are we supposed to negate the entire U.S. legal system because it's DeLay who is charge with a crime? Why not let the legal system take its course?
If you're so sure of DeLay's innocence why not let him prove it in court?
sandorski
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From the same people who brought you "Legislation from the Bench" now bring you "Justice from the Jail Cell". Next up, Foreign Policy will come from Dumpster 2 behind Antonio's on 174th st. 
Seriously though, DeLay has merely lived up to his name. It seems inevitable he is going down hard, the only recourse he has is when it happens.
Seriously though, DeLay has merely lived up to his name. It seems inevitable he is going down hard, the only recourse he has is when it happens.
The legal system is taking its course.
I love how Delay needs to "prove" his innocence. So much for innocent until proven guilty.
Hey zendari, you people are claiming DeLay will be found innocent even before the scuzzball's trial begins. I'm saying he'll have to prove his innocence at trial. You want to circumvent the legal system. I want let it take its course. DeLay's supporters are claiming his innocence before the trial even begins. Innocent until proven guilty doesn't mean innocent. Understand?
Ok, I'm a big lefty here... but for all of you complaining about this... remember when you were up in arms over Scalia refusing to recuse himself during that haliburton supreme court thing?
By saying one needs to prove his innocence presumes that he is guilty.
If Perkins is OK why did a fair and impartial judge find him unfit for the case?
3chordcharlie
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Actually, I'm pretty sure DeLay needs only to prove that there is reasonable doubt that he is guilty.
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