OK, I don't want to start celebrating just yet, but I think we did it. Talked to Jesse and this is what he told me.
His lawyer had to be in court today so he sent an associate up. Didn't really matter who went because they weren't arguing anything or presenting any case law. Basically there to take notes.
Well, I don't think the associate is aware of the fact that so many of us are tearing our hair out and losing sleep over this, so he decides to get on a plane after the hearing without talking to anybody (Lawyers aren't known for their empathy). So Jesse got a hold of the secretary.
Anyway, this is what she told him, which he told me, which I'm telling you.
We most likely pulled this off, it looks like he's safe for now. Of course we'll never hear that it was because they were swamped with letters from all over the country, face save and all.
She said they were very opposed to eminent domain and setting this precedent. It looks like nothing is going to happen in the South Estates for quite some time because of money concerns on the Fed and State level. I believe a lot of this restoration stuff is becoming a "big dig" type of s**t sandwich.
Bottom line is their angle seems to be why proceed against Jesse when they aren't going to allocate the funds for another several years anyway, if at all.
Anyway he's going to call me in the morning as soon as he knows something. I hate to keep everyone hanging, but I'm hanging too right now.
I need to get a ping list to all the beautiful people and cream of the crop Americans on this thread. If we pulled this off - and I think we did - this is a major, major victory for us. You all should be so proud, as you're doing Gods work. Who can stand up to a salvo from the Veterans and property rights lobby on FR?
Just keep your fingers crossed. I want to hear the debrief from the attorney, and watch the 11PM News before I get too happy.
Ya'll know what I know.