Live Stream: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial

[Bigun]

Is it time to cue Clara Peller?

  "Where's the Beef!" is an entirely appropriate question in this matter!

[catfish1957]

Considering our House members are paid $7,200 /yr. plus a $221/day per-diem, and are having to sit though this needless special session Kanagroo Court, I sure hope numb nuts Phelan gets accosted in the parking lot by a few angry colleagues.

[Bigun]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idnwh6iDnXA

[GtHawk]

It's my understanding that the men that were fired by Paxton and are testifying against him are strong Christian men, I've never met any of them nor know anything about each.  Also, didn't Paxton have an affair on his wife during this time?  Paxton is not a great guy, so I hear.

Gosh he had an affair on his wife? Sounds like a personal manner not a government one and as far as strong Christian men? Same could be said by those in the Spanish Inquisition. What's your beef with Paxton....the real one?

[corbe]

         I really don't blame him.




    *Not an actual picture of Lauren Olsen

[Idiot]

Gosh he had an affair on his wife? Sounds like a personal manner not a government one and as far as strong Christian men? Same could be said by those in the Spanish Inquisition. What's your beef with Paxton....the real one?

I've never met Paxton, but when my best friend, who works in Paxton's sphere and knows all of the players says Paxton is not a good guy, I tend to believe them.  They also know the people fired by Paxton and say they are very honorable individuals.  It's hard to discount their testimony.  It sounds like Paxton pulled a few strings for a donor, which apparently was unethical.  Seems this is the bottom line of this case.

[Elderberry]

Decision looms

Houston Chronicle by Jeremy Wallace

Looks like we have hit the homestretch of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, at least according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick who is acting as the judge in the case before the Texas Senate.

Patrick told members of the Texas Senate today they will not take any days off from here on out until they reach a final decision on whether Paxton, currently the suspended attorney general, will become the first statewide elected official impeached in Texas since 1917.

“From this moment forward, no off days until the trial, the deliberations and the decision is given,” Patrick, a Houston Republican, said.

Each side has about 14 hours remaining to question witnesses. That clock will likely run out by Thursday morning, Patrick said, and then both sides will have an hour for rebuttal and another hour for closing remarks.

More: https://link.houstonchronicle.com/view/5b0232662ddf9c12eaecd67ejgcjo.z3/74f26770

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

I've never met Paxton, but when my best friend, who works in Paxton's sphere and knows all of the players says Paxton is not a good guy, I tend to believe them.  They also know the people fired by Paxton and say they are very honorable individuals.  It's hard to discount their testimony.  It sounds like Paxton pulled a few strings for a donor, which apparently was unethical.  Seems this is the bottom line of this case.

Firing honorable people isn't unethical is it? For one thing, that's a subjective definition.

[PeteS in CA]

"Where's the Beef!" is an entirely appropriate question in this matter!

  Even in Texas the greasy pols can't produce the beef!

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

         I really don't blame him.




    *Not an actual picture of Lauren Olsen

Looks like a dude from the neck down.

[Bigun]

Even in Texas the greasy pols can't produce the beef!

They sure as heck haven't produced any thus far!

[Bigun]

I've never met Paxton, but when my best friend, who works in Paxton's sphere and knows all of the players says Paxton is not a good guy, I tend to believe them.  They also know the people fired by Paxton and say they are very honorable individuals.  It's hard to discount their testimony.  It sounds like Paxton pulled a few strings for a donor, which apparently was unethical.  Seems this is the bottom line of this case.

I'm sorry to say that none of that surprises me. @Jack Russell

[catfish1957]

I've never met Paxton, but when my best friend, who works in Paxton's sphere and knows all of the players says Paxton is not a good guy, I tend to believe them.  They also know the people fired by Paxton and say they are very honorable individuals.  It's hard to discount their testimony.  It sounds like Paxton pulled a few strings for a donor, which apparently was unethical.  Seems this is the bottom line of this case.

Hate to tell you, but for good or bad, if your bar for impeachment and conviction is based on pure ethics, The Capitol, and all the county's statehouses would be near vacant.  Not justifying, just being realistic of what pretty much has become witch hunt, with Kanagroo Court Legislators deciding his fate.

And if you really could be a universal fly on the wall, I'll venture a guess that the fictional Washington bound Mr. Smith does not exist.

[mystery-ak]

TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT DAY 5: Adultery, Misuse of State Money for Private Purposes, Travis DA Witnesses

The fifth day of the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton included reports of adultery and misuse of State resources for private purposes. His former chief of staff testified that “50 percent” of executive-level staff time was spent on activities to benefit donor Natin “Nate” Paul, and it “was directed by Attorney General Ken Paxton.” Paxton wanted to have his office investigate the federal and DPS investigators who were investigating his donor and him, witnesses testified.

more

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/12/texas-ag-impeachment-day-5/

[catfish1957]

TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT DAY 5: Adultery, Misuse of State Money for Private Purposes, Travis DA Witnesses

Adultery?  Wow, the pro-Bushy factions are rally desperate.   And Money misue?  Let's see the evidence.  From the frothy thin case they've presented thus far, watch it be something like using tax dollars for a newspaper at the Airport. 

Phelan and his band of imbecilles are really embarassing themselves.

[PeteS in CA]

... His former chief of staff testified that “50 percent” of executive-level staff time was spent on activities to benefit donor Natin “Nate” Paul, and it “was directed by Attorney General Ken Paxton.” ...

Got emails?

Got memos and meeting notes?

Got Word and PDF files?

Proving this claim with documents - hard copy and soft copy - should be incredibly easy ... and the lack of such evidence is an indicator that the accusation is non-credible.

[Bigun]

Adultery?  Wow, the pro-Bushy factions are rally desperate.   And Money misue?  Let's see the evidence.  From the frothy thin case they've presented thus far, watch it be something like using tax dollars for a newspaper at the Airport. 

Phelan and his band of imbecilles are really embarassing themselves.

The reason I'm following this myself is that I knew going in that the press would parrot the prosecution line and, as usual, what they DON"t report is more important than what they do report.

As in, the defense has thus far very effectively shredded EVERY prosecution witness.

[Cyber Liberty]

This is a Political Trial, not a Criminal Trial.  Nothing needs to be proven, they just need to get 2/3rds of a hostile Senate to approve, and I don't know if they have the votes to convict.  If they do, then nothing else matters and Paxton is gone.

[catfish1957]

This is a Political Trial, not a Criminal Trial.  Nothing needs to be proven, they just need to get 2/3rds of a hostile Senate to approve, and I don't know if they have the votes to convict.  If they do, then nothing else matters and Paxton is gone.

Good points, and if the truth be known...... The vote whatever it will be is preordained, and established in advance.  Thuggery and arm twisting in Austin gone amok.

[mystery-ak]

LIVE — Day 6 of Texas AG Impeachment Trial: House Testimony Expected to Wrap Up

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/12/live-day-6-of-texas-ag-impeachment-trial-house-testimony-expected-to-wrap-up/

[Bigun]

This is a Political Trial, not a Criminal Trial.  Nothing needs to be proven, they just need to get 2/3rds of a hostile Senate to approve, and I don't know if they have the votes to convict.  If they do, then nothing else matters and Paxton is gone.

  That is a fact and IMHO any republican senator who votes to convict after seeing the "evidence" is ending his political career.

[catfish1957]

That is a fact and IMHO any republican senator who votes to convict after seeing the "evidence" is ending his political career.

Voting for acquital will do the same after Phelan and his lackeys blackball you.

[Bigun]

Voting for acquital will do the same after Phelan and his lackeys blackball you.

I respectfully disagree @catfish1957 Phelan's fifteen minutes are about up.

[Cyber Liberty]

I respectfully disagree @catfish1957 Phelan's fifteen minutes are about up.

Is it Last Call yet?

[catfish1957]

I respectfully disagree @catfish1957 Phelan's fifteen minutes are about up.

Hope you are right, but also realize that if Phelan is axed, another Bush sponsored hit man will slide right in place afterwards.

[catfish1957]

Paxton would likely get replaced with someone just as conservative.  They don’t have the 2/3 rds to convict him.  Doubt this was good for his marriage.

You do realize tht this is not about what level of ACA rating you have, but who you align with.  (And in Paxton's case, his assocation with DJT)

[Bigun]

Is it Last Call yet?

Not quite yet as there will likely be at least one more special session after this Paxton trial is over with.

[Bigun]

You do realize tht this is not about what level of ACA rating you have, but who you align with.  (And in Paxton's case, his assocation with DJT)

Do you realize that Ken Paxton is very likely the ONLY AG in this country willing to actively go after corruption in the federal government?

[corbe]

Do you realize that Ken Paxton is very likely the ONLY AG in this country willing to actively go after corruption in the federal government?

   AND quite successfully among his peers, I might add.

[catfish1957]

Do you realize that Ken Paxton is very likely the ONLY AG in this country willing to actively go after corruption in the federal government?

????

Not related to my comment.  Mine was an explanation of why he is under attack, and I don't think that can be disputed.

[Bigun]

????

Not related to my comment.  Mine was an explanation of why he is under attack, and I don't think that can be disputed.

Alright! I re-read your post and now follow. Sorry for the confusion on my part.

[catfish1957]

Alright! I re-read your post and now follow. Sorry for the confusion on my part.

In any case, if Dade Phelan gets sacked, I'll try to get local photos at his unemployment line.   

[Bigun]

In any case, if Dade Phelan gets sacked, I'll try to get local photos at his unemployment line.   

 

[Ghost Bear]

In any case, if Dade Phelan gets sacked, I'll try to get local photos at his unemployment line.   

Is there any chance of that happening?  Because that ... person... needs to be primaried post-haste.

[Bigun]

Is there any chance of that happening?  Because that ... person... needs to be primaried post-haste.

He has been formally censured by his home county Executive Committee, several other counties have formally endorsed that, and the SREC will take up the matter at their October meeting.

Several people have already announced their intention to run against him in the primary.

I think Phelan is toast but that's just me.

[Ghost Bear]

He has been formally censured by his home county Executive Committee, several other counties have formally endorsed that, and the SREC will take up the matter at their October meeting.

Several people have already announced their intention to run against him in the primary.

I think Phelan is toast but that's just me.

That would be a good thing.  I also think it would be a good thing if every House Republican who voted to impeach got a primary opponent, and every Senate Republican who votes to convict got a primary opponent. But I don't always get what I want.   

[Bigun]

That would be a good thing.  I also think it would be a good thing if every House Republican who voted to impeach got a primary opponent, and every Senate Republican who votes to convict got a primary opponent. But I don't always get what I want.   

  You and I are on exactly the same page.

And so is Michael Berry @Ghost Bear

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-the-michael-berry-show-27764850/episode/the-czar-is-going-to-levy-123067965/

[Bigun]

Everyone following this owes it to themself to invest half an hour listening to this. I'll promise you will be MUCH better informed.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-the-michael-berry-show-27764850/episode/citizen-journalism-uncovers-potential-bush-family-123067962/

[Bigun]

This is VERY eye opening as well!

Sarah Fields
@SarahisCensored
Johnny Sutton is a partner with John Ashcroft for Ashcroft Law Firm. John Ashcroft served as the 79th U.S. Attorney General in the George W. Bush administration from 2001 to 2005.

It has now been revealed that Sutton was paid $178,100 (beginning Feb 2022) from the Texas General Land Office
@TXGLO
.

George P Bush was Commissioner of TX GLO in 2022.

Thank you @CanariesBlue for uncovering this payment.

https://twitter.com/SarahisCensored/status/1701649137844805911?t=jfqYc9N_iHG01b3_mfRvtQ&s=19[/size]

[Bigun]

More Bush Ties to Paxton Impeachment Revealed



AUSTIN — As the trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton continues its second week, more details about the role George P. Bush allegedly played in the impeachment effort have come to light.

Paxton’s defense team has advanced the theory that a Bush political network has worked for years to oust the attorney general, as reported by The Dallas Express.

During cross-examination, it was noted that disgruntled employees of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) went to the FBI on September 30 regarding potential unlawful conduct by Paxton. The very next day, Bush reactivated his law license after a 10-year hiatus.

Furthermore, many of the whistleblowers had retained Bush-affiliated lawyer Johnny Sutton to represent them in the matter. However, during the trial, it was revealed that Sutton had not charged them over the course of three years and that fees had hardly been discussed.

Ryan Vassar explained, “He has agreed to bill us at a future date.”

Sutton was the criminal justice policy director for George P. Bush’s uncle, George W. Bush while the latter served as the governor of Texas. Sutton also led the Department of Justice transition team for George W. Bush after he was elected president.

Bush then named Sutton associate deputy attorney general before appointing him as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas, a position he held from November 2001 to April 2009.

Sutton also notoriously prosecuted several border patrol agents while acting as a U.S. attorney, apparently giving drug traffickers legal immunity in order to secure the agents’ convictions. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) claimed Sutton had a “prosecutorial over-reaction” following a congressional hearing on the subject in 2007.

“You weren’t going after cartels in this case,” the senator said. “You were going after Border Patrol agents.”

Throughout the case, Sutton was “vigorously supported” by President George W. Bush, while congressmen called the prosecutions “the worst betrayal of American defenders I have ever seen,” per the Washington Times. Bush eventually commuted the agents’ sentences in 2009, but President Donald Trump actually pardoned them in 2020...

Excerpt: Rest at headline link

[mystery-ak]

TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT: Paxton’s Mistress ‘Deemed Unavailable to Testify’

Texas House “prosecutors” started Day 7 of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton by calling Laura Olson as a witness. Witnesses testified that Paxton called a meeting in September of 2018 and admitted to his top brass and his wife that he had an affair with Olson.

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/13/texas-ag-impeachment-paxtons-mistress-deemed-unavailable-to-testify/

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT: Paxton’s Mistress ‘Deemed Unavailable to Testify’

Texas House “prosecutors” started Day 7 of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton by calling Laura Olson as a witness. Witnesses testified that Paxton called a meeting in September of 2018 and admitted to his top brass and his wife that he had an affair with Olson.

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/13/texas-ag-impeachment-paxtons-mistress-deemed-unavailable-to-testify/

I wonder if this is the real point of this exercise, basically to expose his infidelity to the world? Whether or not she testifies is immaterial, now everyone knows she exists.

[Bigun]

The motion for a directed verdict by the defense and the countermotion by the prosecution have since been withdrawn and the trial will proceed without Ms. Olson.

[mystery-ak]

LIVE — TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT DAY 8: Defense Presents Its Case

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/14/live-texas-ag-impeachment-day-8-defense-presents-its-case/

[catfish1957]

I wonder if this is the real point of this exercise, basically to expose his infidelity to the world? Whether or not she testifies is immaterial, now everyone knows she exists.

I am thinking the prosecution figured out it was a nothing-burger, and are using this excuse to save face.

[catfish1957]

The motion for a directed verdict by the defense and the countermotion by the prosecution have since been withdrawn and the trial will proceed without Ms. Olson.

re: Tucker Carlson Interview

I hope he unloads on Phelan, to the point it ruins his career.  AND I hope Newsmax, Fox, et. al run h Phelan's Foster Brook routine on 24/7 rotation.  I guess Public Intoxication is still a crime.

[Bigun]

LIVE — TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT DAY 8: Defense Presents Its Case

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/14/live-texas-ag-impeachment-day-8-defense-presents-its-case/

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the defense team spend their morning shredding several of the impeachment articles and can't wait for the show to get started again!

[GtHawk]

TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT: Paxton’s Mistress ‘Deemed Unavailable to Testify’

Texas House “prosecutors” started Day 7 of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton by calling Laura Olson as a witness. Witnesses testified that Paxton called a meeting in September of 2018 and admitted to his top brass and his wife that he had an affair with Olson.

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/13/texas-ag-impeachment-paxtons-mistress-deemed-unavailable-to-testify/

So where's the beef, is adultery illegal in Texas? Did the 'mistress' receive special favors for participating in the extramarital affair? Democrats certainly shouldn't have a problem with it since 'it's just sex'.

[Bigun]

Defense rests. Closing arguments tomorrow @ 9:00 AM.

[mystery-ak]

LIVE — TEXAS AG IMPEACHMENT DAY 9: Closing Arguments

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/09/15/live-texas-ag-impeachment-day-9-closing-arguments/