Stacey Plaskett just took the entire process to another level

[StarfishSaver]

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

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

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

[StarfishSaver]

2. I think the video will go viral

[underpants]

10. See post #8

[magicarpet]

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

It will be on C-Span.

[CincyDem]

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

It was that good.

[underpants]

11. Post #8

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

15. Thanks! Damn, she's good!

[MagickMuffin]

30. HERE's today's full proceedings

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

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

31. Thanks!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

45. Thanks!

[lisa58]

3. It was beautifully done

[crickets]

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

[lisa58]

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

[Irish_Dem]

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

[Lars39]

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..

[Hermit-The-Prog]

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

They know their base.

[Lars39]

19. Yep.

[Duppers]

22. Yes! Glad you mentioned this.

👍

[BlancheSplanchnik]

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

[Lars39]

47. They're so predictable aren't they

[IcyPeas]

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

Link to tweet

[lunatica]

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.

[ailsagirl]

33. I hear you

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

[ShazzieB]

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.

[misanthrope]

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

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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.

[csziggy]

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

Steny (Wear a Mask) Hoyer
@LeaderHoyer
·
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

[malaise]

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?

[Vivienne235729]

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.

[Duppers]

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?

[Vivienne235729]

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.

[cry baby]

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

[Hermit-The-Prog]

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

[DanieRains]

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.....

[dhill926]

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

not a bad set of choices...

[Ligyron]

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.

[soldierant]

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.)

[yellowdogintexas]

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

that ought to work

[bucolic_frolic]

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.

[msfiddlestix]

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.

[BarbD]

27. Brava and Amen!

[George II]

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

[calimary]

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.

[ancianita]

35. She was brilliant.

We should spread those videos far and wide.

[Gothmog]

39. I agree

Link to tweet

[PirateRo]

40. President Plaskett

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

[wryter2000]

41. We have another warrior

[TomSlick]

42. Damn! That's powerful.

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

[Evolve Dammit]

44. Nice job Stacey Plaskett!

[PurgedVoter]

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.

[Kali]

49. she was REALLY good today

[love_katz]

50. Kick!

[Cha]

51. TY!