Brandon Cammack, bless his heart, today gave us the best proof yet of Paxton's treachery: hired in secret, using the power of the state to go after Nate Paul's enemies, and then kicked to the curb.
I have seen a young lawyer thrown to the wolves once or twice during my career. This poor kid wasn’t even unsettled when he was told who the targets of his investigation would be. The more experienced former prosecutor immediately expressed some concern. Mr. Cammack was a wide eyed innocent wanting to help the sitting Texas A G. As Mr Bullock once told me , folks just don’t know what a nasty business we are in .
How much is the Paxton impeachment proceedings designed to distract Texans from Texas politicians’ roles in national politics? My opinion is that Texas is making a mess in our nation. So much with “Don’t Mess with Texas”.
I'm not sure I've ever witnessed a more bizarre political charade, and I've seen many of the big ones firsthand. The concubine is allowed onto the floor of the Senate to hold hands with the woman whose husband with whom she had an affair? Patrick seems very concerned about decorum, eh? And Cammack's yarn is just about impossible believe because its believability proves Paxton was a lawless lawman. I still can't wait to see how Patrick figures out a way to get him acquitted. My latest theory is he introduces a motion for the full Senate's vote that is akin to a judge's ruling when he dislikes the verdict of a jury. I think that is called, "jury verdict notwithstanding," and allows the judge to tell jurors they got it wrong and their findings are reversed. I'm looking for an "impeachment evidence not withstanding" motion to be introduced. Patrick will quietly tell senators that if they vote to impeach, they are destined to be primaried by the rich West Texas frackers' money. Patrick will declare from the podium they have acted in the best interests of the state and abrogating the judgment of the voters would be wrong and this has hindered the administration of justice and legal functioning in the state because it has lingered too long in the public eye and it's time to move on. Let the voters deal with this matter on the next Election Day. Reminds me of one of John Connally's comments in his final interview before passing when a reporter asked him about all the conspiracy theories surrounding that day in Dallas. Big John said, "I'm afraid I know what happened. But I also knew the country needed to heal and move on." That's always the American excuse whether it's Iran Contra or Watergate or WMD. Bury you dead and move the wagons west.
Like Mr. Moore, I am stunned that the girlfriend was allowed to sit with “the jury.” Wasn’t she on the original witness list? I thought Deece’s observation had to be a mistake. I’m trying to figure out how that even benefits the defense
Bless his heart is about as much as one can say about Mr. .Cammack.
I hope the senators take heed of the late Senator Bentsen’s advice: If there is not an issue you are willing to lose your next election over, you shouldn’t be here.
I like your hallucinogenic interludes, Deece. Whether they’re caused by actual hallucinogens, sheer boredom, or as an alternative to putting your head through a plate glass window to end your agony, this is the most entertaining way to keep up with these proceedings I could imagine. Thank you for this valuable public service.
Wife and side piece holding hands...perhaps this is also a fantasy of Paxton. After what I’ve seen and read, I wouldn’t be surprised if this really might happen - I’ve seen stranger things.
I have seen a young lawyer thrown to the wolves once or twice during my career. This poor kid wasn’t even unsettled when he was told who the targets of his investigation would be. The more experienced former prosecutor immediately expressed some concern. Mr. Cammack was a wide eyed innocent wanting to help the sitting Texas A G. As Mr Bullock once told me , folks just don’t know what a nasty business we are in .
How much is the Paxton impeachment proceedings designed to distract Texans from Texas politicians’ roles in national politics? My opinion is that Texas is making a mess in our nation. So much with “Don’t Mess with Texas”.
There is a pattern in politics now. I just can’t quite put my finger on it. But I know Texas is implicated in bad governance.
I'm not sure I've ever witnessed a more bizarre political charade, and I've seen many of the big ones firsthand. The concubine is allowed onto the floor of the Senate to hold hands with the woman whose husband with whom she had an affair? Patrick seems very concerned about decorum, eh? And Cammack's yarn is just about impossible believe because its believability proves Paxton was a lawless lawman. I still can't wait to see how Patrick figures out a way to get him acquitted. My latest theory is he introduces a motion for the full Senate's vote that is akin to a judge's ruling when he dislikes the verdict of a jury. I think that is called, "jury verdict notwithstanding," and allows the judge to tell jurors they got it wrong and their findings are reversed. I'm looking for an "impeachment evidence not withstanding" motion to be introduced. Patrick will quietly tell senators that if they vote to impeach, they are destined to be primaried by the rich West Texas frackers' money. Patrick will declare from the podium they have acted in the best interests of the state and abrogating the judgment of the voters would be wrong and this has hindered the administration of justice and legal functioning in the state because it has lingered too long in the public eye and it's time to move on. Let the voters deal with this matter on the next Election Day. Reminds me of one of John Connally's comments in his final interview before passing when a reporter asked him about all the conspiracy theories surrounding that day in Dallas. Big John said, "I'm afraid I know what happened. But I also knew the country needed to heal and move on." That's always the American excuse whether it's Iran Contra or Watergate or WMD. Bury you dead and move the wagons west.
Like Mr. Moore, I am stunned that the girlfriend was allowed to sit with “the jury.” Wasn’t she on the original witness list? I thought Deece’s observation had to be a mistake. I’m trying to figure out how that even benefits the defense
Bless his heart is about as much as one can say about Mr. .Cammack.
I hope the senators take heed of the late Senator Bentsen’s advice: If there is not an issue you are willing to lose your next election over, you shouldn’t be here.
I like your hallucinogenic interludes, Deece. Whether they’re caused by actual hallucinogens, sheer boredom, or as an alternative to putting your head through a plate glass window to end your agony, this is the most entertaining way to keep up with these proceedings I could imagine. Thank you for this valuable public service.
Wife and side piece holding hands...perhaps this is also a fantasy of Paxton. After what I’ve seen and read, I wouldn’t be surprised if this really might happen - I’ve seen stranger things.
Another great summation of the day!