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by Mark M. Bello
Many argue that over-zealous prosecutors have targeted Donald Trump for political reasons. He is the first former president to face criminal charges in a court of law. His supporters are quite willing to ignore the fact that Trump’s actions, inactions, and words may cross ethical, legal, and criminal lines.
Does he only have himself to blame? As I indicated in a recent post, A Never Again Moment in History, one might easily argue that Judge Juan Merchan has treated Trump with kid gloves -- far better than he might treat an average citizen for similar behavior.
For legal context, please permit me to recount an old war story. At a motion hearing early in my legal career, a judge made an outrageous ruling in favor of my opponent. This was a critical case in my practice, and the ruling was wrong on the law and wrong on the facts. I was not silent about my displeasure. The judge had heard enough and decided to shut me up. He warned me:
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FEATURED VIDEO INTERVIEW
Hey everyone, welcome back to the Lean to the Left podcast! Today, we delved deep into the realm of politics with Arthur Hill from North Carolina and Robert Thompson from Georgia, alongside myself, a Marylander now residing in South Carolina. Together, we form the Dixie Dems, bringing you the latest political insights and discussions.
As we navigated through the turbulent waters of current affairs, a central figure emerged: Donald Trump. Amidst his New York City hush money trial, where his future hangs in the balance, the political landscape witnesses a captivating spectacle. Nicknamed Sleepy Don, the former president's courtroom antics and social media presence have sparked a whirlwind of attention.
The podcast session took an intriguing turn as House Speaker Mike Johnson faced a revolt spurred by Georgia's very own Marjorie Taylor Greene. The political drama unfolded with narratives ranging from Stormy Daniels' revelations to the comical courtroom escapades of Sleepy Don.
As the discussion ricocheted from one political quagmire to another,...
Uncover the truth behind 'The Kecksburg UFO: The Story of the Century' with UFO investigator Stan Gordon. Explore the mysterious events of 1965 and beyond.
It was in the early evening of Thursday, December 9, 1965 that the night editor of the Greensburg, PA, Tribune-Review sent me to the little rural community of Kecksburg, PA, to cover the reported landing of an unidentified flying object in the woods near a farmer’s field.
When I arrived, armed soldiers blocked access to what was the reported landing site and I was told that if I ventured into that field, I would be arrested. Yet, the soldier in charge told me that “nothing” had happened.
Fast forward to today. We have with us on the Lean to the Left podcast UFO investigator Stan Gordon, a Pennsylvanian who for these past 59 years has been searching for the truth about what really happened that night.
Stan has been researching UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and other mysterious events in Pennsylvania since 1959, so when the Kecksburg incident occurred, it was right in his wheelhouse...
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