Hi mhaze

"I'd try to explain the essence of the case and the trial to Foxy but I know she neither cares nor has the capacity to understand it just like she could never understand the exoneration of Pell.

But just once I'd like to see Foxy acknowledge that she got it utterly wrong so that we could see that she has some sort of moral code. But instead we'll just see her move on to the next moronic claim and pretend she knows what she's talking about."

- Don't hold your breath, you'll leave disappointed Lol
We all know what's Foxy's like, you wouldn't be the first to get frustrated with her like this at one time or another.
Me trying to explain something about the Ukraine conflict = like beating my head against a wall
She does a good job getting you frustrated hey? [smiles]

Sometimes she just refuses to look at different perspectives.
Maybe it's because we try to force her to, who knows.
Maybe we're all a little like that with one another and different topics at times.

Maybe one day she'll give your position consideration.
Maybe, or maybe not - re Trump.

"51% of Americans said that the trial was politically motivated.
54% of Americans said the trial should have been moved to avoid New York bias."

Both of these issues are actually 100% true.
The reason why only half agreed was because the rest were Trump haters.
- But the establishment wants to be able to repeat 'Felon Trump' every hour on the hour on CNN and MSNBC till November.

It's all about reinforcing narratives.

Trump = Felon.

I think the Americans call this shenanigans 'democracy'

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Dear Foxy,

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You ask :

« Will the former US President be sent to prison for a non-violent paper crime ? »
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Trump’s 34 charges were for falsifying business records, a Class E felony in New York State that carries a sentencing range of 16 months to 4 years.

I understand that Judge Merchan, who has to decide on the sentence, has a reputation for being harsher on white-collar criminals than many other judges.

That being the case, it would seem that Donald the Dictator can expect to get a 16 months suspended jail sentence with probation. I doubt that Judge Michan would want to make a martyr out of him by having him locked up immediately or for a long period.

An alternative option, of course, is community service, but it is difficult to imagine what type of community service Donald the Dictator could be required to provide – some form of financial assistance, perhaps ?

“Cooking the books” is a widespread practice in the business world. The Ernst & Young Global Integrity Survey in 2022 found that “more than 4 in 10 (42%) board members agree that unethical behaviour in senior or high performers is tolerated in their organizations” and that “one in five of almost 3,500 staff quizzed in 36 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India said they had seen financial manipulation in their companies in the last 12 months”.

The problem in Donald the Dictator’s case is that he “cooked the books” to hide his “hush money” deal with Stormy Daniels, a professional pornographic film actress. If the public got wind of it they may not have voted for him. It was a close call. Trump was elected despite Hilary Clinton having received 3 million more votes than he did.

As a result, the hush-money deal could well have constituted a grave interference in the 2016 presidential election. Without the cover-up, he may not have been elected.

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Hi Foxy,

I say the Democrats are as guilty in firing the flames of Trumpism as anyone, with Biden in the white House. America is a failed state of political leadership if the best 340 million people can offer up is Biden and Trump. Both men are an embarrassment to western democracy. Trump is a worthless criminal, and Biden is a dotty old fool. As I said way back in 2016, I don't care who leads America, the outcome is always the same. Just as Trump was a political disaster, Biden also is a disaster end of story. The best I can say is wait till 2028, if any of us are still around.

No Drama

For Mama.

I apologise to mhaze, to Armchair Critic, and to anyone
else that I may have offended with my strong
stance over the current American fiasco.
That wasn't my intention and I
certainly do not hate Mr Trump.

I merely try to present facts from
the wide variety of American journalists, authors,
political commentators, and news sources -
about the man.

In any case, it won't be long now with his sentence to be
announced on July 11th. Which will be followed by his campaign
for office undoubtedly as the Republican Presidential nominee.

It will be up to the American people to decide if they want
this man as their president.

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Hi Paul,

I understand your feelings.

You're not alone. This American election promises to be a
test for so many voters. Whether they get it right - only
time will tell.

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Hi Banjo,

Thanks for the information.

Your comments as alwsys are valued greatly.