Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:39 PM

Stacey Plaskett just took the entire process to another level

Her calling out Trump's defense lawyers for their racist videos depicting black women fighting for justice will go down in history.

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Stacey Plaskett just took the entire process to another level (Original post)	StarfishSaver	Feb 2021	OP
Damn, sorry I missed that, hope it's posted online somewhere.	The Velveteen Ocelot	Feb 2021	#1
I think the video will go viral	StarfishSaver	Feb 2021	#2
See post #8	underpants	Feb 2021	#10
It was her 4:30 comment to answer a question.	magicarpet	Feb 2021	#13
It's going to be replayed ad nauseum (in a good way) all evening on cable.	CincyDem	Feb 2021	#4
Post #8	underpants	Feb 2021	#11
Thanks! Damn, she's good!	The Velveteen Ocelot	Feb 2021	#15
HERE's today's full proceedings	MagickMuffin	Feb 2021	#30
Thanks!	The Velveteen Ocelot	Feb 2021	#31
Thanks!	BlancheSplanchnik	Feb 2021	#45
It was beautifully done	lisa58	Feb 2021	#3
It truly was. Her message was so heartfelt and eloquent. nt	crickets	Feb 2021	#7
I wasn't expecting it, but was so glad she went there...	lisa58	Feb 2021	#17
She is now a rising star in the Dem party.	Irish_Dem	Feb 2021	#5
That wasn't the only racist thing those lawyers did...	Lars39	Feb 2021	#6
That kind of focus has to come at direction of trumPutin, Qruz, Hawley, et. al.	Hermit-The-Prog	Feb 2021	#18
Yep.	Lars39	Feb 2021	#19
Yes! Glad you mentioned this.	Duppers	Feb 2021	#22
Wow, that's repulsive of them. Because of course.	BlancheSplanchnik	Feb 2021	#46
They're so predictable aren't they	Lars39	Feb 2021	#47
here's the clip (see 2nd part)	IcyPeas	Feb 2021	#8
Thanks for the videos	lunatica	Feb 2021	#25
I hear you	ailsagirl	Feb 2021	#33
I avoided watching today for the same reason.	ShazzieB	Feb 2021	#43
I really like Plaskett and think she has done a great job	misanthrope	Feb 2021	#29
She may have meant the tribute to John Lewis that was in the Capitol	csziggy	Feb 2021	#37
What she reminded everyone was that it is still about	malaise	Feb 2021	#9
ah. wish I could have seen it. stuck at work. She was so impressive to me the other night.	Vivienne235729	Feb 2021	#12
You know she studied constitutional law...	Duppers	Feb 2021	#26
I did not know that! It makes sense. She sounds like she is on top of her game.	Vivienne235729	Feb 2021	#28
She boiled it down beautifully. She's powerful every time she speaks. nt	cry baby	Feb 2021	#14
Saw that! Excellent! Had to turn the tv back on after your previous OP . . .	Hermit-The-Prog	Feb 2021	#16
I May Move To St. Thomas Someday So She Will Be My Congressperson	DanieRains	Feb 2021	#20
ya got St. Croix as well...	dhill926	Feb 2021	#21
Hell, we need her as a Senator.	Ligyron	Feb 2021	#36
Sp glad I am not the only person saying this.	soldierant	Feb 2021	#38
combine PC and VI and name it Commonwealth of the Caribbean	yellowdogintexas	Feb 2021	#52
Del. Plaskett: "If defense counsel has exculpatory evidence, you're welcome to give it to us."	bucolic_frolic	Feb 2021	#23
Darn it, I had no idea that the Prosecutors had the floor at any time today...	msfiddlestix	Feb 2021	#24
Brava and Amen!	BarbD	Feb 2021	#27
She has been unbelievable in answering these questions. VERY impressive.	George II	Feb 2021	#32
She's rather brilliant!	calimary	Feb 2021	#34
She was brilliant.	ancianita	Feb 2021	#35
I agree	Gothmog	Feb 2021	#39
President Plaskett	PirateRo	Feb 2021	#40
We have another warrior	wryter2000	Feb 2021	#41
Damn! That's powerful.	TomSlick	Feb 2021	#42
Nice job Stacey Plaskett!	Evolve Dammit	Feb 2021	#44
Here is what has to really hurt these racist bastards.	PurgedVoter	Feb 2021	#48
she was REALLY good today	Kali	Feb 2021	#49
Kick!	love_katz	Feb 2021	#50
TY!	Cha	Feb 2021	#51

Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:40 PM

The Velveteen Ocelot (99,939 posts)

1. Damn, sorry I missed that, hope it's posted online somewhere.

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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:41 PM

StarfishSaver (18,486 posts)

2. I think the video will go viral

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Response to StarfishSaver (Reply #2)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:44 PM

underpants (169,480 posts)

10. See post #8

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Response to StarfishSaver (Reply #2)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:47 PM

magicarpet (11,396 posts)

13. It was her 4:30 comment to answer a question.

It will be on C-Span.

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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:41 PM

CincyDem (5,146 posts)

4. It's going to be replayed ad nauseum (in a good way) all evening on cable.

It was that good.

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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:45 PM

underpants (169,480 posts)

11. Post #8

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Response to underpants (Reply #11)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:50 PM

The Velveteen Ocelot (99,939 posts)

15. Thanks! Damn, she's good!

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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:37 PM

MagickMuffin (13,060 posts)

30. HERE's today's full proceedings

It's like C-SPAN but better. You can pause, skip ahead, and save it.

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Response to MagickMuffin (Reply #30)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:37 PM

The Velveteen Ocelot (99,939 posts)

31. Thanks!

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Response to MagickMuffin (Reply #30)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:37 PM

BlancheSplanchnik (20,218 posts)

45. Thanks!

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:41 PM

lisa58 (5,494 posts)

3. It was beautifully done

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Response to lisa58 (Reply #3)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:43 PM

crickets (20,741 posts)

7. It truly was. Her message was so heartfelt and eloquent. nt

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Response to crickets (Reply #7)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:52 PM

lisa58 (5,494 posts)

17. I wasn't expecting it, but was so glad she went there...

She said so much and answered so many accusations in just a few words- so powerful

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:42 PM

Irish_Dem (23,659 posts)

5. She is now a rising star in the Dem party.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:42 PM

Lars39 (25,118 posts)

6. That wasn't the only racist thing those lawyers did...

At one point one of them essentially called the house managers criminals, with the clip being shown featured Neguse..

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Response to Lars39 (Reply #6)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:53 PM

Hermit-The-Prog (19,729 posts)

18. That kind of focus has to come at direction of trumPutin, Qruz, Hawley, et. al.

They know their base.

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Response to Hermit-The-Prog (Reply #18)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:55 PM

Lars39 (25,118 posts)

19. Yep.

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Response to Lars39 (Reply #6)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:14 PM

Duppers (24,442 posts)

22. Yes! Glad you mentioned this.

👍

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Response to Lars39 (Reply #6)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:39 PM

BlancheSplanchnik (20,218 posts)

46. Wow, that's repulsive of them. Because of course.

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Response to BlancheSplanchnik (Reply #46)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:41 PM

Lars39 (25,118 posts)

47. They're so predictable aren't they

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:43 PM

IcyPeas (16,687 posts)

8. here's the clip (see 2nd part)

Link to tweet

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Response to IcyPeas (Reply #8)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:26 PM

lunatica (53,007 posts)

25. Thanks for the videos

I’ve been skipping the trial today because I simply don’t want to hear their lies. That’s all they have. After this I might try watching it.

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Response to lunatica (Reply #25)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:47 PM

ailsagirl (21,703 posts)

33. I hear you

After yesterday, I automatically avoided watching anything having to do with the trial.

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Response to lunatica (Reply #25)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:25 PM

ShazzieB (6,272 posts)

43. I avoided watching today for the same reason.

I knew it would just make me rage and didn't have any desire to subject myself to that. I am grateful that there are others who are able and willing to watch and share info with the rest of us. Those people (you know who you are) are performing a valuable service and I am very thankful for it.

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Response to IcyPeas (Reply #8)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:32 PM

misanthrope (6,921 posts)

29. I really like Plaskett and think she has done a great job

Last edited Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:12 PM - Edit history (1)

That said, I believe the statement in the first video has a factual error. I can't find anything confirming the existence of a John Lewis statue in the U.S. Capitol either now or on Jan. 6. There is an ongoing movement to have the Alexander Stephens statue replaced with one of John Lewis.

What the insurrectionists desecrated on Jan. 6 was a placard memorial of Lewis on an easel outside Steny Hoyer's office.

I know this might seem a picayune point but I think it important having details correct when you know opponents will seize on any nit to pick.

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Response to misanthrope (Reply #29)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 07:09 PM

csziggy (33,522 posts)

37. She may have meant the tribute to John Lewis that was in the Capitol

Steny (Wear a Mask) Hoyer
@LeaderHoyer
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Jan 7
While rioters shamefully destroyed this tribute to my brother John Lewis yesterday, let his words continue to echo in the halls of Congress and in our hearts. Let us always stand up, speak up, and speak out against injustice and for our democracy.

Link to tweet

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:44 PM

malaise (244,508 posts)

9. What she reminded everyone was that it is still about

white supremacy -how dare black demand that their children have the right to live?

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:47 PM

Vivienne235729 (2,848 posts)

12. ah. wish I could have seen it. stuck at work. She was so impressive to me the other night.

smart as a whip and very articulate.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:27 PM

Duppers (24,442 posts)

26. You know she studied constitutional law...

under Jamie Raskin who said she was an A+ student.

So proud of the job our Dems are doing! Wonder how will future historians write about the soulless garbage that is the Republican party?

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Response to Duppers (Reply #26)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:32 PM

Vivienne235729 (2,848 posts)

28. I did not know that! It makes sense. She sounds like she is on top of her game.

I am proud of our dems too. It is nice to see competence on the right side of history. Gives me much comfort.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:47 PM

cry baby (6,550 posts)

14. She boiled it down beautifully. She's powerful every time she speaks. nt

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 05:50 PM

Hermit-The-Prog (19,729 posts)

16. Saw that! Excellent! Had to turn the tv back on after your previous OP . . .

The strange "what did he know and when" question and answer:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215099947

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:06 PM

DanieRains (4,611 posts)

20. I May Move To St. Thomas Someday So She Will Be My Congressperson

And I will do all I can to help her.

Even if I move to St. John's same thing.....

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Response to DanieRains (Reply #20)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:08 PM

dhill926 (14,250 posts)

21. ya got St. Croix as well...

not a bad set of choices...

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 07:05 PM

Ligyron (6,540 posts)

36. Hell, we need her as a Senator.

Make the Virgin Islands a state! Or several if possible, lol.

Puerto Rico too while we are at it.

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Response to Ligyron (Reply #36)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 07:23 PM

soldierant (3,838 posts)

38. Sp glad I am not the only person saying this.

Statehood for USVI! Stacey Plaskett for Senator!

My new mission.

(Of course also PR and maybe DC.)

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Response to Ligyron (Reply #36)

Sat Feb 13, 2021, 05:25 PM

yellowdogintexas (19,118 posts)

52. combine PC and VI and name it Commonwealth of the Caribbean

that ought to work

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:18 PM

bucolic_frolic (31,781 posts)

23. Del. Plaskett: "If defense counsel has exculpatory evidence, you're welcome to give it to us."

Link to tweet

Kyle Griffin
@kylegriffin1
Del. Plaskett: "If defense counsel has exculpatory evidence, you're welcome to give it to us."
5:14 PM · Feb 12, 2021·Twitter Web App

___________________

So the House Managers brought evidence and prosecution. The Trump lawyers brought a political argument about "The Steal". Republicans are cooked in the court of public opinion.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:18 PM

msfiddlestix (4,390 posts)

24. Darn it, I had no idea that the Prosecutors had the floor at any time today...

so I missed this. I can't wait until I have a chance to hear it. I now have the tv on with remote in hand to hit mute when the liars in defense takes the floor.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:31 PM

BarbD (1,125 posts)

27. Brava and Amen!

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:37 PM

George II (67,782 posts)

32. She has been unbelievable in answering these questions. VERY impressive.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:50 PM

calimary (68,443 posts)

34. She's rather brilliant!

Impressive! No nonsense. Factual. Totally in charge. Totally knows her stuff. I bet there are a few defense attorneys who got nervous when they knew they’d be arguing a case against her.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 06:53 PM

ancianita (26,478 posts)

35. She was brilliant.

We should spread those videos far and wide.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 07:33 PM

Gothmog (111,296 posts)

39. I agree

Link to tweet

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 07:37 PM

PirateRo (926 posts)

40. President Plaskett

Just trying it on. Seems to work for me...yeah.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 07:46 PM

wryter2000 (43,160 posts)

41. We have another warrior

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:14 PM

TomSlick (9,580 posts)

42. Damn! That's powerful.

I pity any lawyer that will ever have to try a case against her.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:26 PM

Evolve Dammit (9,827 posts)

44. Nice job Stacey Plaskett!

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:42 PM

PurgedVoter (1,692 posts)

48. Here is what has to really hurt these racist bastards.

When your entire value system is based on being white, it has got to hurt when a PERSON like this shows that SHE is smarter, more eloquent, thoughtful and compassionate than they could ever be. I miss Barbara Jordon, but with the likes of Stacey Plaskett fighting the good fight, I have hope for the future.

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Fri Feb 12, 2021, 08:45 PM

Kali (53,119 posts)