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Jack Smith Pressures the Courts to Rush Trump to Trial
National Review ^ | August 12, 2023 | Andrew McCarthy

Posted on 08/12/2023 4:46:52 AM PDT by Republicans 2016 2020

The Biden Justice Department has not only failed to indict Hunter Biden on well-known crimes but has intentionally let the statute of limitations lapse on 2014–15 crimes that implicate President Biden in corruption schemes. Yet the same Biden DOJ, through its special counsel Jack Smith, has proposed a January 2, 2024, date for trial of the most recent indictment it has brought against Donald Trump. That would be the third indictment the Biden DOJ has filed against the former president in the last two months.

The New York Times reports on special counsel Jack Smith’s proposal, as well as his rationalization: Even though a speedy trial is a due-process right of the accused, which the defense may waive in the interest of having a fair trial, Smith claims “the public” — by which he means, the Biden Justice Department — has what the prosecutor argues is a higher interest in the swift administration of justice.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: dojweaponized; jacksmith; trump; trumppersecution
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1 posted on 08/12/2023 4:46:52 AM PDT by Republicans 2016 2020
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

“Jack Smith Pressures the Courts to Rush Trump to Trial”

Can you say ‘railroad’


2 posted on 08/12/2023 4:54:54 AM PDT by SMARTY (“Liberalism is totalitarianism with a human face.” Thomas Sowell)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

If Smith is really interested in conspiracies, all he has to do is look in the mirror. Smith, Garland, Biden, and a host of media types are the real conspirators hell-bent on destroying the country and seizing perpetual power.


3 posted on 08/12/2023 4:59:25 AM PDT by euram (allALL)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020
I started reading the article not looking at the author or the source. And I learned it was standard DC drivel attempting to play both sides of the fence.

Yeah the DOJ and the state Democrats District Attorneys are abusing the system.

BUT Trump caused all of this.

I then realized it was Mr. Andy (but the DOJ, FBI, Deep State is filled with good people) McCarthy.

And then I remembered that there is still a segment of America that still reads and hold the belief that premise.

4 posted on 08/12/2023 4:59:37 AM PDT by vg0va3
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Andy McCarthy is about the only one left at NRO worth reading.


5 posted on 08/12/2023 5:00:11 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: vg0va3
McCarthy brings up good points and bad points. As a Trump supporter I'll admit that McCarthy is right that one of Trump's problems is he talks too much.

And I like what McCarthy says about contrasting how all the Dims wanting trials of actual terrorists (the Muslim variety) drug out slowly in civilian court (not military tribune) are the same Dims who want the persecution, I mean prosecution of Trump to happen rapidly. They are literally rushing this more than they rushed the prosecution of KSM!

6 posted on 08/12/2023 5:09:15 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020
It’s not a rush to trial. It’s called strategic timing. I’m positive that there is a planned schedule coordinated with every prosecutor that has brought or will bring charges against Trump. The trial dates will be set at critical times during the election season and if possible fill the entire election season.

It’s obvious that they are working for the Trump campaign given Trump’s approval numbers increase every time a new indictment is brought. It only makes sense that Trump’s support will skyrocket when the actual trials occur. (Sort of sarcasm)

7 posted on 08/12/2023 5:20:51 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA (The Delay Trump’s trial, delay. Elect Trump President. Trump pardons himself. )
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To: Tell It Right

There are never ANY good points found in political prosecutions. They are bastardizing the law by brining to life these law school hypothetical indictments solely to dampen his dollars, his support, and others that might contemplate speaking out.

By legitimizing some of the McCarthy arguments as valid we are allowing the Overton window to be shifted slightly by tacitly accepting “parts” of their actions as justified. They are not.

Trump has a big mouth. So what. He angers people. So what.

We should NEVER accept the law being used a political hammer.


8 posted on 08/12/2023 5:36:51 AM PDT by vg0va3
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

RatsPutin Smith wants to start enjoying the benefits and fame of bringing down a President of the United States. A REAL Jay Sixer. He knows his ass is going to be a big hit with the far-left hairy armpit “ladies”. Amerika’s Mr. Instant Communist Hero. The boy is sick.


9 posted on 08/12/2023 5:40:53 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer ("There's no cryin' in baseball and there's no ethics in politics!" )
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To: ConservativeInPA
Trump's base has never wavered. In spite of the lying press.

He has flaws, but many of us believe that God chose him allow a second chance for our nation.

It is in his hands now. But we must do our part too.


Ephesians 6:10-13 KJV

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

10 posted on 08/12/2023 5:49:26 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Texas is not about where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind and Attitude.)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

IMO the trial should commence when both sides are ready like any other case. Not too soon and not too late and without any political based timing pushed by either side.


11 posted on 08/12/2023 5:56:02 AM PDT by plain talk
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To: Tell It Right
Andy McCarthy officially became a flaming @sshole when he publicly defended disgraced FBI agent Andrew McCabe after it was revealed that the guy was a criminal. The was his rationale (I paraphrase):

“One minor crime at the end of an illustrious career shouldn’t cost an FBI agent his pension.”

That’s probably when I first got on board with the “Defund the Police” movement. I wouldn’t trust any of these bastards if my life depended on it. I now assume anyone involved in “law enforcement” is a criminal until proven otherwise.

12 posted on 08/12/2023 6:04:57 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (“Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.”)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

This is called lawfare and is how CWII is being fought...for now.


13 posted on 08/12/2023 6:14:24 AM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: SMARTY

There is going to be a barage of motions to enforce subpoenas, to compel evidence to dismiss, to change venue, to consolidate, etc with multiple legal appeals en route. This is one of those trials that is going to be all rocky road.


14 posted on 08/12/2023 6:16:45 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Texas Fossil

This is exactly what was on my mind this morning as I read through my devotional. Jack Smith and his puppet masters are messengers from Satan. Evil incarnate.

Whatever your faith tradition is, pray into it. Pray that God’s righteous judgement will be poured out on Smith and all his conspirators.

Good attorneys and strategies are right and necessary, but they are not enough. This battle must be fought and won in the heavenly realm as well.


15 posted on 08/12/2023 6:34:47 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Eccl 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: gov_bean_ counter

Yes. But we are expected to do our part.

To expose the great evil and it’s assault upon mankind.

And to act to stop/reduce their power. Prayer helps. Unity of mankind helps.

That is why Satan wants to divide, confuse and twist the minds of humanity. He wants to destroy all of mankind and to remove the good from us. All who mock God or seek to destroy his followers will be dealt with in the end.


16 posted on 08/12/2023 6:46:26 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Texas is not about where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind and Attitude.)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Once a Democrat always a Hypocrite!


17 posted on 08/12/2023 6:50:16 AM PDT by existentially_kuffer
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Easy to rush to trial when there is presumption of guilt rather than presumption of innocence . MSN headline had it right the other day as “Jack Smith wants conviction before primaries.”


18 posted on 08/12/2023 6:55:16 AM PDT by sopo
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

“Courts agree with Jack Smith to Rush Trump to Trial”. There...fixed it.


19 posted on 08/12/2023 7:45:24 AM PDT by TheElectionWasStolen
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

How dare them to call it a Trump trial it’s anything but a trail inquisition is more fitting.

Marxism full speed ahead


20 posted on 08/12/2023 7:49:14 AM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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