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Elric the Blade says he's no longer sure that Trump will have the right to appeal in the NY fraud case:
Yesterday, I thought that Trump had an appeal as of right on the fraud liability, based upon news reports that cited the second opinion as declining to find in favor of liability. That would give Trump at least 2 dissenting judges for an appeal as of right.
But now, after seeing the actual decisions, I'm not so sure. Sorry, guys. I've never seen or heard of what the second opinion did. They dissented, but ... decided not to dissent? I'm not sure what the effect is in terms of whether Trump has a right to appeal. I doubt anyone does.
I think even if Trump doesn't have a right of appeal, the Court of Appeals (NY's highest court) will take the case. But ... it's a liberal court so who knows how they'll rule. I have the docket number so I can track what gets appealed to the Court of Appeals. If Trump wants to appeal, I think he might file an appeal as of right and a petition for permission to appeal. His lawyers know this case much better than I, but even they might know what the effect of all the opinions are.
I don't think they'll take the appeal. Judges are lazy and cowardly and will duck any hot potato case they can. These judges are also liberal hacks, and do not want to deliver Trump a full victory.

FBI raids home of John Bolton, former Trump national security advisor "The probe is eyeing multiple instances of the use of classified documents in leaks to news media. NBC reported that the investigation into Bolton began during the Biden administration, but did not go further before President Joe Biden left office in January." [CBD]

Claim: Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea might have been killed by a botched surgery, with a surgeon accidentally cutting his phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm and breathing

Money Wired to Mexico Hits a Decade Low as US Immigration Policies Take Hold
Now bump the fee to 10%, and mandate proof of legal residence for all money transfers out of the United States [CBD]

Podcast: Boots on the ground in Ukraine? We're against it! Trump shines a light on voting, Miss Universe wearing a suicide vest? And more!

"As the discussion continued, Fox News host Charlie Hurt asked Trump directly to confirm there will be no U.S. troops involved in this potential security umbrella for Ukraine. "Well, you have my assurance, and I'm president," Trump replied."
Good! I hope I am wrong! [CBD]

Trump on Putin summit: "We made big progress"

Trump arranges a B2 Stealth Bomber flyover for his meeting with Putin

The Beatles' full (but short) concert in Washington DC, from 1964

Longbow FAQ: How do Type XVI arrowheads do against partial plate armor?

Lost Seventies Mystery Click: The Darkest Song Ever Recorded?
I think Professor of Rock (on YouTube) claimed this song was so upsetting that people used to pull over to the side of the road when it came on the radio. It's about a fatal plane crash, but obviously it suggests a fatal car crash too, which could wig out a driver.
It's like one of those nasty 70s anti-war body horror movies. Not for the squeamish. I'm not even going to post the lyrics because they're upsetting too.

Jay Mohr's impression of Bill Burr and his lazy, bitchy Old Queen style of "comedy" is hilarious

Compilation of Naked Gun intros
That theme gets me charged.
Compilation of all Police Squad! openings. They're all the same except for the last few seconds where they reveal the Special Guest Star and the title(s).

Pitch Meeting: Amazon's new, terrible War of the Worlds
I don't know why these tech monopolists spend so much money on ripoff/sequel/remake slop. I like popcorn entertainment but is it legally required to be terrible?

Lost 90s Mystery Click: College Radio Edition
Well you look fantastic in your cast-off casket
At least the thing still runs
This nine to five bullshit don't let you forget
Whose suicide you're on.
Also:
You wax poetic about things pathetic
As long as you look so cute
Believe these hills are starting to roll
Believe these stars are starting to shoot

Podcast: In the last Episode of the season CBD and J.J. Sefton chat about Texas Gerrymandering, The Islamist who is about to be the mayor of NYC, Jim Acosta's ghoulish interview, Israel needs a new strategy for Gaza, and more!

Forgotten 80s Mystery Click: Garrett's Favorite Band Edition
Everybody wants you
Everybody wants your love
I'd just like to make you mine, all mine

Baylor Coach Dave Aranda Apologizes for 'Ableism' After Using the Word 'Midget'
Well, he is also disabled...he is a eunuch [CBD]

Treasonous British politician is forced to admit, only after being badgered out of his evasions and denials, that the "Online Safety Act" is not, as claimed, about protecting children, but about patrolling adults for "anti-migrant sentiment"

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Thanksgivingmanship: How to Deal With Your Spoiled Stupid Leftist Adultbrat Relatives Who Have Spent Three Months Reading Slate and Vox Learning How to Deal With You

You're Fired! Donald Trump Grills the 2004 Democrat Candidates and Operatives on Their Election Loss
Bizarrely I had a perfect Donald Trump voice going in 2004 and then literally never used it again, even when he was running for president.

A Eulogy In Advance for Former Lincoln Project Associate and Noted Twitter Pestilence Tom Nichols

Special Guest Blogger Rich "Psycho" Giamboni: If You Touch My Sandwich One More Time, I Will Fvcking Kill You

Special Guest Blogger Rich "Psycho" Giamboni: I Must Eat Jim Acosta

Special Guest Blogger Tom Friedman: We Need to Talk About What My Egyptian Cab Driver Told Me About Globalization Shortly Before He Began to Murder Me

Special Guest Blogger Bernard Henri-Levy: I rise in defense of my very good friend Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Note: Later events actually proved Dominique Strauss-Kahn completely innocent. The piece is still funny though -- if you pretend, for five minutes, that he was guilty.

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Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree

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After all: It worked in the Police Academy movies. posted by Ace at 02:13 PM Comments Dude, you killed their server... Posted by: Jeff on November 8, 2005 02:22 PM And then the pink unicorns will dance in the meadows with the fuzzy bunnies and the rivers will flow with chocolate! I just love magical thinking, don't you? Posted by: Mikey on November 8, 2005 03:06 PM A six-point drop is a "crash?" I wonder how you would characterize Bush's poll numbers. Personally, I would consider a six-point drop more akin to a "dip." Posted by: Matt on November 8, 2005 03:33 PM The Bad News Bears did it first. Or maybe the Dirty Dozen. Or maybe Jack Lemmon's The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960), although the resemblance to Cary Grant's Operation Petticoat (1959) is unmistakable. Posted by: Phinn on November 8, 2005 04:01 PM I wonder how you would characterize Bush's poll numbers. Better than the EU's? Posted by: Tony on November 8, 2005 06:42 PM Frankly, I'm surprised the numbers are still so high. One British journalist (I forget which) had a long-standing wager with his readers: he would award a bottle of fine wine (or was it champagne?) to anyone who could name a benefit the UK received from the EU that he couldn't effectively debunk. The EU parliament is unelected, corrupt, petty, self-serving and self-important, out of touch, greedy...imagine the UN, but with a blank check and complete veto power over everyone's national sovereignty. Posted by: S. Weasel on November 8, 2005 07:03 PM And the current situation in France does not help either. If I could, I'd vote to dismantle this EU and restart with a free-trade zone without all the political and regulatory baggage. Posted by: FabioC. on November 9, 2005 10:27 AM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Comments: Remember info?	Now Available! The Deplorable Gourmet A Horde-sourced Cookbook [All profits go to charity] Top Headlines A Starship test flight is scheduled for 6:30 Central (7:30 Eastern) Elric the Blade says he's no longer sure that Trump will have the right to appeal in the NY fraud case: Yesterday, I thought that Trump had an appeal as of right on the fraud liability, based upon news reports that cited the second opinion as declining to find in favor of liability. That would give Trump at least 2 dissenting judges for an appeal as of right. But now, after seeing the actual decisions, I'm not so sure. Sorry, guys. I've never seen or heard of what the second opinion did. They dissented, but ... decided not to dissent? I'm not sure what the effect is in terms of whether Trump has a right to appeal. I doubt anyone does. I think even if Trump doesn't have a right of appeal, the Court of Appeals (NY's highest court) will take the case. But ... it's a liberal court so who knows how they'll rule. I have the docket number so I can track what gets appealed to the Court of Appeals. If Trump wants to appeal, I think he might file an appeal as of right and a petition for permission to appeal. His lawyers know this case much better than I, but even they might know what the effect of all the opinions are. I don't think they'll take the appeal. Judges are lazy and cowardly and will duck any hot potato case they can. These judges are also liberal hacks, and do not want to deliver Trump a full victory. FBI raids home of John Bolton, former Trump national security advisor "The probe is eyeing multiple instances of the use of classified documents in leaks to news media. NBC reported that the investigation into Bolton began during the Biden administration, but did not go further before President Joe Biden left office in January." [CBD] Claim: Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea might have been killed by a botched surgery, with a surgeon accidentally cutting his phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm and breathing Money Wired to Mexico Hits a Decade Low as US Immigration Policies Take Hold Now bump the fee to 10%, and mandate proof of legal residence for all money transfers out of the United States [CBD] Podcast: Boots on the ground in Ukraine? We're against it! Trump shines a light on voting, Miss Universe wearing a suicide vest? And more! "As the discussion continued, Fox News host Charlie Hurt asked Trump directly to confirm there will be no U.S. troops involved in this potential security umbrella for Ukraine. "Well, you have my assurance, and I'm president," Trump replied." Good! I hope I am wrong! 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They're all the same except for the last few seconds where they reveal the Special Guest Star and the title(s). Pitch Meeting: Amazon's new, terrible War of the Worlds I don't know why these tech monopolists spend so much money on ripoff/sequel/remake slop. I like popcorn entertainment but is it legally required to be terrible? Lost 90s Mystery Click: College Radio Edition Well you look fantastic in your cast-off casket At least the thing still runs This nine to five bullshit don't let you forget Whose suicide you're on. Also: You wax poetic about things pathetic As long as you look so cute Believe these hills are starting to roll Believe these stars are starting to shoot Podcast: In the last Episode of the season CBD and J.J. Sefton chat about Texas Gerrymandering, The Islamist who is about to be the mayor of NYC, Jim Acosta's ghoulish interview, Israel needs a new strategy for Gaza, and more! Forgotten 80s Mystery Click: Garrett's Favorite Band Edition Everybody wants you Everybody wants your love I'd just like to make you mine, all mine Baylor Coach Dave Aranda Apologizes for 'Ableism' After Using the Word 'Midget' Well, he is also disabled...he is a eunuch [CBD] Treasonous British politician is forced to admit, only after being badgered out of his evasions and denials, that the "Online Safety Act" is not, as claimed, about protecting children, but about patrolling adults for "anti-migrant sentiment" Recent Comments Anonosaurus Wrecks, We're Living On Land Stolen From the Dinosaur! [/s] [/b] [/i] [/u]: "Pull! Ukrainians Shoot Down Russian Drones With ..." Don Black: "Also, her defense will rest on three pillars: 1 ..." Elric The Blade: ""The pressure might have gotten to Fed chief Jerom ..." TheJamesMadison, growing up with John Hughes: "29 Tiresome isn't it. Democrats have fully embrace ..." 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Confidence In European Union Crashes To Historic Lows