[tired_old_conservative]

Actually, Puckett has made the best play he can for his client. Lakin has admitted misjudgment and shown at least some contrition on the counts of which, all Perry Mason fantasies aside, no court martial in this country would acquit him. Admitting that much could help Lakin in sentencing.

Beyond that, they got one specification dismissed and are contesting another on a technicality based in precedent that has a legitimate chance of flying. Recognizing that any military judge would have ruled as Judge Lind did, Puckett is making the best he can of a weak hand. He is doing what he can for his client, which is his job.

[PA-RIVER]

If congress has a hearing on this, I hope Judge Lind is prepared to explain why allowing truth into her courtroom would embarrass Obama, so it must be excluded. This is the first time I have heard that embarrassment was a legitimate reason for excluding evidence in a trial. I thought that's what trials are all about, showing evidence and revealing truth.