By Carol Lucas
So, the “party of law and order,” faced with a verdict of guilty on all 34 counts, has taken up the cudgel of denigrating the legal process of our country. Forget that this process allowed the defendant to testify in his own defense, which he chose not to do.
Forget also that this same defendant was supposed to have identified in his mind one juror as “my juror;” this assumption based upon so-called interpretation of body language which ultimately turned out to be wishful thinking.
Forget, as well, that 12 jurors, chosen randomly from a population of hundreds of thousands living in Manhattan, and six alternates, were accepted by both the defense and the prosecution. These 12 were unanimous in their decision after asking for a repeat of evidence.
Forget, too, that said defendant chose to “sleep” during the trial, in my mind, an arrogant posture that indicates a lack of interest or perhaps, just perhaps, a stance of “I have this locked up with a hung jury.” No pun intended.
And now the hue and cry from many of these Republican sycophants craving the vice-presidential slot is the word of the day, the year for that matter. The whole trial was rigged. Even their verbiage reflects the unwavering subservience of a ‘Stepford Wife.’
Having researched some of the Republican responses, I found myself wondering if I should laugh or cry. When their lives are open to public scrutiny, one is tempted to remind them of glass houses and stones. But I offer the following as a sample of the cacophony of pious, holier-than-thou, downright pathetic responses, despite the fact that most have suffered the vitriol of Donald Trump.
I begin with our own Lindsay Graham. The Senator stated the following:
“This verdict says more about the system than the allegations. It will be seen as politically motivated and unfair, and it will backfire tremendously on the political Left. The Manhattan legal system has become a joke in every sense of the word. This is a mockery of justice.”
No, Senator. It is you who mock the ideals you were sent to uphold.
And then there was Ted Cruz who said, “This is a travesty of justice.” This from the man whose father was slandered by Trump as having had a part in the Kennedy assassination.
Just look how Tommy Tubberville or ‘Coach’ as he loves to bill himself, expounded:
“It’s a very dark day in American history. This ‘trial’ was a political witch hunt from the start. The fact that the Biden campaign staged a press conference outside the court tells you everything you need to know.”
Excuse me, “Coach,” exactly who hit the microphone outside the courtroom every day? Furthermore, aren’t the words “witch hunt” just a tad overused? Come on, “Coach,” let’s hope you were more creative than that on the football field.
Of course, Marco Rubio had to make his pitch by comparing America to Castro’s Cuba, a kiss-up that shouldn’t shock anyone.
Finally I will conclude this disgusting line-up of hypocrites with a quote from a Republican from my home state of Pennsylvania, Scott Perry:
“These are the actions of a dictator, plain and simple. Joe Biden has corrupted the awesome power of the U.S. government. His and his radical Left minions’ weaponization of “lawfare” to destroy their political opponents is nothing more than a Soviet-style show trial, replete with fake charges, the impossibility of innocence, and a predetermined outcome; it’s clear to anyone who even remotely values and respects our Constitution.”
Please permit me to address this bit of drivel, piece by piece. First the use of the word “dictator” was used by your idol, Trump. You know, the way he will conduct things the first day, should he be elected.
Then there is the word “minions.” Sir, I suggest you look in the mirror as you attempt to justify a man who supported the overthrow of our government. The man you are so quick to glorify.
Let’s look at the phrase “Soviet-style.” In case you have forgotten, it is your man who has cozied up to his hero, Vlad, on more than one occasion. It is your man who held a conference with Russian leaders in our White House with no one else present to report the substance of that meeting.
Finally, “the Constitution?” Surely you jest! No one has made it more clear that should he, Donald J. Trump, be re-elected, a rewriting of that document will take place.
Perhaps the party of “law and order” should turn their attention and concern about justice to the Supreme Court where two jurists are thumbing their noses at judicial ethics by refusing to recuse themselves from cases where their spouses have overtly engaged in treasonous activity. Oh, that’s right. I forgot. Those two are part of your gang.
In conclusion, Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records to cover up a hush-money payment to a porn star. If this is the man you choose to support, the person you want to see regain the presidency, then I can only say that it speaks volumes about you.
I would remind you, however, that treason can hardly be construed as patriotism.
Carol Lucas is a retired high school teacher and a Lady’s Island resident. She is the author of the recently published “A Breath Away: One Woman’s Journey Through Widowhood.”
