Good morning. The discussion of the question has been postponed to 9:45. Just heard Jeffress tell some folks that it's not an exciting question. But we'll liveblog it from here in any case.
Team Libby just got to the courthouse.
In other news, I forgot my power cord today. Luckily, I've got a big old battery that will take me to lunch time. You know, I'm supposed to be the one working with a full brain, Jane's supposed to be the one who is distracted. But I guess Jane will be taking care of me today (up until the point when I throw her off of her computer to blog on!). And finally–Pach–we got our seat back.
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Fitz!!
ZITZ1@#E
great graphic as always
Marcy and Jane!
dammit!
If you can cope, dial down the brightness on the screen and set Super Ultra Power Save mode, or whatever your laptop calls it. The wi-fi will eat battery, but there are probably power tweaks you can use to reduce the drain.
Let’s hear it for seat-backitude! :)
Good. Nobody takes my seat.
Nobody.
Morning Marcy!
Does anyone know what the jurors are wearing today?
JoyB @ 4
There’s no joy in JoyB-ville.
I’m also curious about their clothing. I read that they will dress up a bit for verdict day.
Good Morning FDL. Would the MSM be as tenatious and perservering as you folks. You are even there during the doldrums. Hang in. Your verdict will arrive. Hopefully one we can agree with. If not, it will be what it is.
Marcy, Nina Totenberg commented yesterday that the jury was dressed in jeans and sweats while it deliberated. Are you able to see the jury as they arrive at the courthouse? Because I would think that would be a pretty good indicator or whether it was verdict day or not – if they are dressed in business attire they have reached a verdict – if not, we have to wait another day.
Woodhall Hollow @ 9
That was clever
The question may not be exciting, but it will be the best read we have had on them since they started deliberating
Woodhall Hollow @ 9
We haven’t seen the jurors yet. There’s a non-public matter that Walton is working on right now. Then we’ll get the jurors. Jane will have to tell you what they’re wearing when she gets back from the court room.
Your brilliant reporting skills may be needed. Kelly Kennedy at the Army Times reports that the SGT MAJ at Walter Reed issued a direct command at 6AM formation yesterday that no one is allowed to speak with the press.
A major coverup is under way.
I hope the press has sauteed Army General for lunch.
About that seat—remember which media outlet occupied it last. Did you bring garlic and sage?
Marcy, I bet someone in DC can bring you a power cord.
Guys?
dab_from_CT @ 13
I have neve heard the “dressed jury” theory of verdict predicition before. It’s an intersting concept. Any others out there ever heard of this? Christy?
Frankly, I like “not exciting.” As in not something about being deadlocked. Now I can take a deep breath. At least for the moment, anyway.
bmaz at 15 is correct — this could be very illuminating, depending on the nature of the question. But waiting still sucks.
I’m wearing my verdict dress today (okay it was also my Valentine’s day dress), a pair of fishnets and my Louboutins.
If it doesn’t happen today, I’m going to have to come up with another verdict dress.
Woodhall Hollow @ 9
In the words of Joan Rivers “Who are they wearing?”
beth meacham @ 19
Is your power cord back at Plame House or back in Michigan?
llbear @ 17
Sgt Majors are always saying shit like that!
Army Times
In the psychiatric literature, one of the classic questions is “Why do people on the roof of a burning building jump to their deaths, even when they can see the ladder being cranked into place?”
I now know the answer…
How will the jury know what day they are going to reach a verdict so they can dress accordingly?
Jury Q: Can we have fries with our lunch?
/snark
You’ve got to be careful with power cords for PCs. Using someone elses, if it’s not the right model it can roach the notebook.
Is there a friendly cohort in the room that has the same type computer? If so, maybe they would let you use their power cord long enough to add some charge to your battery. If two people share and swap AC power, one hour on and one hour off, they can both survive. Just a thought.
Jane Hamsher @ 22
Jane, what are Louboutins? By process of elimination, I guess I might be able to figure out, but, enlighten me.
looseheadprop @ 14
No, I can’t take any credit for this question. Yesterday I heard Nina Tottenberg report that jury had been showing up this week in jeans and sweats (one wonders what the art curator was wearing on Monday), unlike last week and during the trial when they all wore business attire. She said that there is speculation around the courthouse that you will know they are close to a verdict when they show up dressed for a public appearance.
But the thing with this jury and clothes is kind of odd.
Jane Hamsher @ 22
I have a good friend who likes to deal with stressful waiting by engaganing in what she calls “retail therapy”. For her it usually invovles a trip to Harrods (she lives in London)
emptywheel’s in her chair – all’s right with the world.
No, really . . . in an odd way.
-
looseheadprop @ 20
It’s a nice theory, but I don’t buy it. Consensus can be difficult to predict. If the deliberations suddenly finish a day or two before any of the jurors expect, I sincerely doubt they’ll head home for a fresh change of clothes.
But my personal theory is that conditions in the jury room are as unpleasant as those in the media room sauna, and that the A/C wasn’t working properly there, either – after one day of deliberations in a crowded, poorly ventilated room, I don’t doubt that I’d ditch my collared shirt for something less formal, even if a verdict and national TV were right around the corner.
lhp at 20 — I’ve seen it in action, but only on big cases that got some media attention. (Which here, frankly, means the local paper and teevee folks on a murder trial — gotta love the hometown news, don’t you?) And only where there is a case that required more deliberation than a day and a half, which we’ve all expected on this one. I think it’s a good sign that they are comfy and digging into the evidence. But I don’t think it’s dispositive, either way, to be honest. Then again, I’ve never worked a trial where three sketch artists were in attendance pretty much any given day, either. *g*
emptywheel @ 31
Shoes Dahling. Shoes
Freepress @ 30
Nah, unfortunately I have an HP (which had some of the best politics going until they started spying on people). Most people have Dells.
Marcy, what type of computer do you have?
EW!
We’re just happy you’re there safely.
goodgraciousme – jane’s undies, then her purse & phone, your power cord…
Don’t ANYONE say FDL doesn’t give its all for the cause!
Oh, and did we ever tell you guys how proud we are of “our” team? ;->
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
Louboutins are shoes!
Jane, you minx.
Here’s hoping for a dull, mundane question — about the obstruction of justice charge!
Jane at 22 — Ooooh, I love that dress. And the Louboutins. (a/k/a “Jane’s hot shoes,” for Marcy’s benefit.)
emptywheel @ 31
Wasn’t Louboutins the Rams QB. . . oh no, that was Ferragamo!
looseheadprop @ 37
Hey, I guess right!!
Libby Trial Exposes Neocon Shadow Government – excellent article by Syndney Schanberg
“Day by day, witness by witness, exhibit by exhibit, Patrick Fitzgerald, the prosecutor in the trial of Dick Cheney’s man, I. Lewis (Scooter) Libby, is accomplishing what no one else in Washington has been able to: He has impeached the Presidency of George W. Bush.”
Jane Hamsher @ 22
ANYTHING you want! Just GO for it! We’re here panting thru the toobz!
LHP@20 – Yeah, I dunno about the “dress” theory. When bailiffs know there is likely an extended deliberation at hand, its my experience that they tell the jurors to dress comfortably, bring snacks or drinks of their preference etc. so all are in a mode to be convivial. comfortable and productive. So my guess is thats it.
Lakoff on the rush for war with Iran:
“The time has come to stop the attempt to make a nuclear war against Iran palatable to the American public. We do not believe that most Americans want to start a nuclear war or to impose nation destruction on the people of Iran. They might, though, be willing to support a tit-for-tat “surgical” “attack” on Natanz in retaliation for small canister bombs and to end Iran’s early nuclear capacity.”
[Lakoff bold]
Pat_AlexVA @ 39
An HP Pavilion dv1000.
Pachacutec @
8
Look what happened to Helen Thomas.
Hey PoliticsTV people!
I need a wrap-up of “the question” that involves a shot of Jane’s shoes.
looseheadprop @
24
please fdl magic pixy fairy flutter away from the comments and bring emptywheel a powercord.
emptywheel:tell the pixy fairy what kind of cord you need.
Fishnets and Louboutins?
I hope you are planning on doing a lot of sitting around today!
Score!! The early bird gets the worm. Or the best seat. Or something.
“The Jury Wears Prada” – a time to worry :)
Ok, that rules me out. Think pads here. I suppose it’s not a crisis, Jane’s got a machine with a cord…
Scarecrow @ 51
There was some discussion of that yesterday. Though you’ll have to ask Jane for the update.
WVBlue @ 55
But, the second mouse gets the cheese.
:)
How did you wrest the seat away from the Fox Noise crew?
Here’s some food for thought while we’re waiting:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/…..02116.html
Fitzmas @ 46
That IS A GOOD ARTICLE. Best I have seen in a while
Jane Hamsher @
22
Would it be highly inappropriate to say… Oh. My.
If so, I’ll just think it.
looseheadprop @ 37
ooh i like the fishnet platform slingbacks.
woof!
Wasn’t it a Mac PowerBook that was on P. 1 of the NYT? Now THERE is a CPU. (Bias: I’m using one now) :)
Pat_AlexVA @ 57
So take her a whole thinkpad already…
looseheadprop @
37
Some of us are not meant to understand these things.
Lakoff reference.
Words matter.
emptywheel @ 38
Keep the faith in HP, they still have a superior product. They got rid of the cause of the spy problem, and their batteries do not blow up and catch fire.
I’m wearing my GUILTY verdict sweater today. If the verdict doesn’t come today, I will not buy another for I will probably be fired. Seriously though, I haven’t gotten much work done in the last week.
Here’s to GUILTY TODAY.
Chris Matthews in the house (yes mods it’s me)
portia.vz @ 60
EW pointed over their shoulders and said “Oh, look — it’s Dick Cheney!” When they ran to go look, she sat down.
Pat_AlexVA @ 56
Which reminds me of one of my favorite pet peeves. Why the hell does every computer brand have a different in plug? You’d think by now there would be some kind of standard.
From the Killing Fields to the Oil Fields….
“looseheadprop @ 62
jane at 71 — Be honest. Is it the lighting, or is his hair that color in person, too? (This has been my longstanding question — I’ve been wondering if it’s the lighting.)
Woodhall Hollow @ 73
It’s called “capitalism”.
Have a fun day. Some great tunes for the downtime:
Katie Melua; Elvis Costello; and Los Amigos Invisibles
Is Libby wearing his Bruno Maglis shoes?
Peterr @ 72
Love it! U devil. :>
EW,
Jane may have Louboutins, but you’ve got Feuilletons…
abeincicero @ 78
Makin’ me laugh
Woodhall, It’s worse than that. Different models have different cords. I can’t switch the cords between my Thinkpads.
abeincicero @ 78
do they make them for cloven hooves?
lhp’s comments from downstairs have left me with a song stuck in my head -
Maestro, a little travelin’ music please . . ..asp?ean=075678149429&disc=1&track=13
Pacha – per the casting exercise yesterday (bottom of late night thread) my people have contacted Benjamin Bratt’s people for the role of Pachacutec B. DeMille – not regal or handsome enough for my tastes, but he’ll do in a pinch ; )
Pat_AlexVA @ 82
And now iPod’s don’t use Firewire!
courtroom still not open, fitz and wells chatting in the hall.
We suspect he threw them in the trash at the airport…
We suspect he threw them in the trash at the airport…
I am wearing my verdict jammies — a confection of faded navy blue, festooned with nondescript, tiny flowerets. Sweat socks. Good thing, ’cause I’m sweating out the verdict. Bwahahahahahaha!! Thanks, lead-dogs, for all you’re doing for the rest of us!
Pat_AlexVA @ 81
Aaargh! That would drive me mad.
I have Toshibas at my house and so far all the power cords are interchangable, which comes in handy.
jane hamsher @ 86
body language report please.
I just wanted to add my thanks to the Plame House crew…and wish everyone a great day..
Is Libby wearing his Bruno Maglis shoes?
We suspect he threw them in the trash at the airport
Compaq laptops, HP PCs.
I’ve worn out 5 of each over the years.
Love ‘em.
Better ask Randall…
looseheadprop @ 117
jane hamsher @ 86
about the hot blond with fishnets and louboutins
Quzi @ 92
More likely Chuck Taylor’s in case he has to make a run for it!
Fitzmas @ 74
the best thing about it is it’s in the observer, which is widely devoured by new york media types. most impressive, actually, since the observer skews right of center.
Fitzmas @ 94
And it’s a tough one too. Probably what’s taking them so long…
jane hamsher @ 86
Thanks, but I’m confused. I thought they’d be dealing with the non-public matter at 9AM. Does this mean that the first issue has been resolved? Or that it has yet to be discussed? Or that it was unrelated to our case?
cbl @ 84
thank you. Sun finally came out ove rlOng Island and the mood is brightening with it
Woodhall Hollow @ 73
I call this not exactly Capitalism, but rather what I call the “Russian railroad solution.” The Rooskies were reluctant to build railroads because they thought it would facilitate invasion. So they changed the gauge of their trax, thinking that no one would be able to roll their stock into Mother Russia.
The Germans updated their axles such that the wheels could adapt to wider gauges and then invaded. I don’t remember which war or even whether it’s true but I like it anyhow.
Sooner or later a standard will have to emerge… by popular demand, like 110V power cord plugs had to…
What was the jury’s question, already?
EW @ top: “The discussion of the question has been postponed to 9:45. Just heard Jeffress tell some folks that it’s not an exciting question.”
That doesn’t mean it’s not exciting, that just means Jeffress is downplaying it. Could be because it’s a boring question, could be because he wants people to come away with that impression. Guess we’ll find out soon enough.
The Question might give us some insight into where the jurors are in delberations, so I’m looking forward to that.
Thanks for all the work you’ve been doing, Marcy.
abeincicero @ 78
Get it. Funny.
Teresa @
11
Maybe they’ll all wear black t-shirts?
Millineryman @ 94
I always wonder what the hell lawyers talk about in the hallway. I remember when my friend was going through a vicious nasty divorce and I went to court with her a lot to give her moral support. Waiting around in the hallways and the lawyers would be out of earshot schmoozing away. It was weird.
Millineryman @ 27
LOL – First of all, I think it’s funny that so many of us wrote the same questions within a two or three minute time span.
I would think they would know if they were close to announcing a verdict if they have almost everything wrapped up but just have one or two questions that need to be answered. Perhaps they wouldn’t know 100% but close enough not to wear sweats.
I think it’s as close as we’re going to get to tea leaves.
sweet jeebus Jane, keep the hell away from Byron !
S.O.S. in MA @ 101
I call this not exactly Capitalism, but rather what I call the “Russian railroad solution.” The Rooskies were reluctant to build railroads because they thought it would facilitate invasion. So they changed the gauge of their trax, thinking that no one would be able to roll their stock into Mother Russia.
The Germans updated their axles such that the wheels could adapt to wider gauges and then invaded. I don’t remember which war or even whether it’s true but I like it anyhow.
Sooner or later a standard will have to emerge… by popular demand, like 110V power cord plugs had to…
What was the jury’s question, already?
yea, and the AK-47 would take our 7.62 but the M-14 and M-60 wouldn’t take their’s. Don’t get me started on the M-16!
Peterr @ 28
I know a guy who is very good looking (but has striking, prematurely gray (albeit very full) hair) who used to be in the US Attorney’s office in NYC. At his first trial, the jury’s first two questions were: (1) Is that Mr. So-and-so’s real hair?; and (2) Is Mr. So-and-so single? I’ve been told this story by several different people, and Mr. So-and-so did not deny it when I asked him.
P.S. Fitz: I’m still very much interested in having your baby. Call me.
Woodhall Hollow @
89
At my house we both use Mac PowerBooks with interchangeable cords (so do my parents, when they visit it looks like an Apple Store) and I have had to resort to “marking my territory” on the cords with a sharpie marker.
Ever since I colored that apple hot pink he has left mine alone and grabbed the house spare instead of mine even if it requires some searching!
JGabriel @ 102
Actually, some other folks have said the same.
And rumor has it the jury is wearing jeans.
Woodhall Hollow @ 105
I always wonder what the hell lawyers talk about in the hallway.
Usually gossiping about other lawyers, telling war stories or griping about clients. At least that’s my experience.
litigatormom @ 109
Were you in a campaign TV commercial in Tennessee this fall?
Or Nina Tottenberg!
Christy Hardin Smith @
75
Lighting or lightNING? I’ve always thought he looked like he suffered some sort of shock…
Hey raven #108, how’d that surgery recovery go? Ppl have been asking for U. GoodVibes on ya.
Fitzmas @ 94
OK, I am confused. I heard a raft of argument over whether they were going to have particularized findings as to one count (count 5 maybe?) this form does not have any particularized findings. It also does not have a docket stamp on it. Are you sure this os not one of the early drafts?
Jane Hamsher @
22
*Faints*
Muy expensivo, muy bonita shoes with trademark red soles. Even more high fashion than Manolos.
[Mod Note; Please don’t nest more than 2 or 3 quotes. Any more will break the margins. Thank you]
cbl @ 84
Jeff Goldblum in the part of Pach.
‘I’m also curious about their clothing. I read that they will dress up a bit for verdict day.
Maybe they’ll all wear black t-shirts? ‘
Truthfully I’d like to see them come in wearing black hoods and walking slowly with a dirge playing softly….;)
Christy Hardin Smith @ 75
Only his wife knows if he is a real blonde.
emptywheel (or others in DC area),
you might try going to a good computer store (one with an excellent service department) and asking if they have a used one on hand.
I misplaced my monitor power cord during one move and when I went to buy a new one, the wonderful service geek found one in the back and just gave it to me. (I realize those are much more fungible, however) This was at CompUSA.
Woodhall at 105 — It’s not weird at all. Your friend had a single case, but the attorneys have dealt with each other on many, many issues — sometimes as opposing counsel, sometimes as counsel working together. Think of the courthouse as their extended living room. They catch up on what their kids are doing, baseball scores, recent casework, etc. — because, by and large, most attorneys become friends from working in and around each other all the time. You have to divorce the battle inside the courtroom from who you are outside it, or it eats you alive. (There are exceptions, however, and those folks are generally avoided like the plague. *g*)
portia.vz @
122
Ewwwww, just, ewwwww.
They’re talking about Jane’s Valentine’s day dress, her fishnets and her Louboutins.
raven @ 113
I don’t think that those Ford commercials would have been as controversial if they’d featured a 51 year old brunette with middle-age spread.
portia.vz @ 122
As James Bond used to ask, “do the collars and cuffs match?” TYVM Ian Fleming, that has stuck w/me for way too long :)
litigatormom @ 119
I think we would need a good long trial of Dick Cheney before Jane could school me in fashion.
She’s having enough of a challenge with makeup.
S.O.S. in MA @ 116
Thanks, I posted a little update higher up. He did well, 2 valves replaced. He was pretty groggy yesterday and I haven’t been up there yet this morning. I have to tell you that the support here really has mattered. I can’t even recall how I ended up at FDL but I’m glad I did. It’s more than just politics.
Woodhall Hollow @ 105
Jst small talk. Cocktail party kind of chit chat. LAwyers are required by the cannons of ethics to be collegial. To demonstrate that they are doing so, they go out of their way to look friendly (even if they hate each other) whenever thay are not actually engaged in argument before the court.
This is part of the kabuki that is called “professional decorum”. Judges like to see lawyers makin’ nice in the hallways. Clients do not.
good gawd – someone slip him Marcy’s book !!!!
Must finish work. Matthews in the house?
More likelihood that MSNBC will break Libby news if I’m between FDL fixes?
Gack!!!!! MSNBC splitscreening stock market and Anna Nicole’s body. Mute time. Load Connick’s NOLA.
Note to Abrams: don’t count me in your frackin’ ANbody watchers! See Imus interview with Lehrer. Commit real news!
Okay, good to go.
louboutins — black leather peep toe pumps with wooden stack heels
matthews hair — can’t tell
from talkleft
The jurors wore jeans today. Certainly a sign they knew they weren’t going to finish today…otherwise they would have dressed up.
Well, I guess you and Jane might as well go sightseeing today or arrange a powerlunch or something (maybe Matthews will take you both out on the town?)
I’m dying here. Are they all still standing in the hall?
I have MSNBC on in the background. It’s ALL Anna, ALL the time. Ugh.
Dammit! That is NOT the trial that I want to see covered.
re Matthews: he has blond hair that is turning silver.
Is this a question, like Charlie Rose asks a question, and it doesn’t reveal much but takes 30 minutes to spit out?
The tension is killing Tinkerbell. Everybody clap!
nevermind. yesterday post.
(now attempting “patience”)
emptywheel @ 128
Marcy, you don’t need fashion because you have great style! Great sense of color, great jackets and very cool glasses.
‘Morning, ladies.
Thank you again.
raven @ 130
That’s great news Raven. Pulling for ya
I’m still checking out Benjamin Bratt photos while we wait.
ROWR!
Any motion towards the courtroom yet?
Attaturk @ 139
Seriously. Whenever I am forced to watch Charlie Rose because I am interested in a guest, I end up shouting at him to shut the hell up!
jane hamsher @ 134
and might i say….yow……….
IMHO, the Jury having a question is good news for a Guilty verdict.
If the Jury was for acquital and a Not Guilty verdict, they’d just do that, and not bother asking a question.
And “poor” Dick Cheney will have to continue his whirlwind trip around the world. It’s a new game: Where in the world is Dick Cheney today? Waiting with bated breath to see where he will stop next to spread his very own special brand of hatred, cynism and/or even violence?
Attaturk @ 140
Speaking of questions, anybody else see Matthews interview with Holbrook yesterday? Great question snark from Holbrook: you ask the question and answer it, all I have to do is say yes.
Taxi ride to Plamehouse at lunch, taxi waits while you grab the cord, zoom back to court? FDL will pay I’m sure.
jane hamsher @
86
Don’t they need a jello pit for that?
Woodhall Hollow @ 148
have always wanted to know where he got the reputation for being a great interviewer. because that is the one thing he ain’t.
Don’t Bring Me No Bad Shoes !
dab_from_CT @ 151
Cheney making secret stops for meetings. Stock market crashes. Coincidence? We conflate, you decide.
For killing time and indulging the jones, AP’s got an article that paints a handy little picture about the Libby deliberations:
“Each morning, the jurors arrive by 9 a.m. in a U.S. marshals’ van. Coffee, juice and pastries await them. Lunch is brought to them from the courthouse cafeteria, but no one knows whether they work while they eat. Cookies and beverages are wheeled in around 3 p.m., and they go home at 5 p.m.”
We’re still not in the court room. Sorry folks.
dab_from_CT @ 151
i think we should post a list of his undisclosed locations.
i think i know where one of them is.
anybody hear any rumors in your neck o the woods?
dab_from_CT @ 151
Actually that is the one thing that makes me wish the jury would take its own sweet tiem.
As much as we are on tenderhooks, can you even imagine the stress Shooter’s under? How sorry do I feel for his entourage, it must be hell to be in a room with him.
Can I just say these are not standing shoes?
We hear the jury is having a fine old time. We could be here a while.
I may need a new vetdict dress.
Dab @ 151:
Where’s Waldo, redux, only without Waldo. Or Carmen . . . what’s her last name? . . . NOT Miranda.
I stepped upon the platform
The man gave me the news
He said you must be joking son
Where did you get those shoes?
Fishnets? I’m thinkin’ Arbys! (Or is that Libbys?)
egregious @ 153
Wouldn’t work. I’ve got lunch plans. Remember–I spent all day yesterday trying to schmooze people into coming to the Prettyman cafeteria.
jane hamsher @ 162
Huh? Any more details?
Jackie @ 121
Or smiley-face Tees.
lamujersalvaje @ 138
CNN is better. They’ve mostly been talking about the stock market this morning, but also covering Iraq, the Libby trial, and occasionally Anna’s latest courts stuff. They’ve mostly been fixated on the stock market (they really want it to be dramatic, and the female anchor apparently doesn’t understand a darn thing about the stock market – she’s panicking because the DJIA is down five points).
Jane, Tyson’s 2 is across the river in Virginia. That’s probably where you’d want to shop.
jane hamsher @ 162
So, you can redress your grievances?
dab_from_CT @ 151
Y’know that is the BEST argument I’ve heard for continued deliberations. How many times around the freakin planet could the jury make him have to travel??? :)
dab_from_CT @ 151
He’s in whatever country that doesn’t have an extradition treaty.
Woodhall Hollow @ 164
Long time ago
oh yea
I knew this jury was going to have a fine old time, looking at the personalities. This is a big joyride for them.
Maybe the jurors clothing thing means less than we think it might. After all, this is the same bunch that thought matching t-shirts were the thing.
Of course, IMHO, YMMV, and I wish I could wear Loubotins.
-S
The Dark-one is in Oman (Sultanate of) today. He really is running out of places togo!
If the Brunos fit the dick, you must convict.
jane hamsher @ 162
BTW, can I just say how hard you rock. To go through what you have gone through and still sashay through the a Federal Courtroom stalking justice in peep toe shoes ….
You are awesome.
emptywheel @
166
No offense, but does Pach type as well as you do? Can he run back to Plame House for the cord?
Pachacutec @ 146
Pach, he’s got real Incan blood, too. and his sweet mom used to run a sort-of AIM house in SF, so he’s got some political street cred. both he and his brother still hang with the native crowd.
barbara @ 163
Waldo is definitely Bush. It’s Cheney Sandiego
Marcy/Christy,
A report this morning indicated that the reporters are commenting among themselves that if they see some of the jury in blue jeans in the morning they feel it will be a full day of deliberation. Any thoughts on this?
Do you think they have dress clothes on site, just in case?
Someone there from MSNBC stated they feel if they come in dress clothes, it would be an indicator.
Also, can you explain to us the process on how you will be informed of a verdict.
Thanks…
cbl @ 156
Those a great shoes! I have much envy. And too many shoes already, sigh
cbl @ 155
Oh my God…just once in my life I’d like to wear a pair of shoes like that! The fact that I would have to stand completely still or risk a face-plant is irrelevant.
Jane, you are my hero!
When I found myself without a power cord, I went to Staples and got a power cord and transformer that came with about 6 different adaptors – would fit lots of computers.
Nola Sue @ 158
Wow – I bet they all put on some weight.
I wouldn’t read much into what the jury wears. After a few days they just want to get the job done – free lunch (w/fries) and dress up clothes be gone!
portia.vz @ 180
I don’t type that well or that fast and I’m stuck in VA until at least noon, and may have to rush out a proposal later for bidness. I’m in a bit of limbo myself, here.
yellowdog jim @ 120
The Rock?
stephanie @ 168
Aquittal juries smile. Guilty verdict juries look like they are doing something serious.Even if you are sure someone is guilty, you still feel bad about sending them to jail.
Gary at 183 — I’ve learned to never try and second guess what the jury is doing or thinking during deliberations, including the clothes. It may mean something, but maybe not — you just never know. As for notification on a verdict, I did a post on that the day the jury started deliberations — you can read it here.
Mikey @ 186
Radio Shack sells those kindza things too — they run about $120 depending… HTH
Prairie Sunshine: yes, I also saw that interview with Holbrooke. He was a hoot.
I think someone should walk up to Matthews in the coutroom and hand him a potato – just to get him to laugh his big “Haaa!”
So, Matthews is there… is Russert there? If they both were there, I’d love to hear about the body language of each of these guys, especially if they were to actually bump into one another. Haaa!
Bratt does look like he could be one of my cousins. He would fit in a family photo of my Mom’s side. He’s far better looking than I am, of course, but if you could see an extended family photo, you’d see what I mean.
I got mine at Staples for $80.
not bad Hotflash, but he comes up short on the whole regal thingy ;)
Breathes there the man, with soul so dead,
who never to himself hath said,
“This is my own, my native land!”
Whose heart hath ne’er within him burned,
as home his footsteps he hath turned,
from wandering on a foreign strand!
–Walter Scott
The soul so dead thing is Cheneyesque.
Where is Dick Cheney?
Back in DC:
From AP:
After racking up frequent-flier miles.
Fresh thread, gang.
for a new dress, try Earl Allen at 1825 Eye Street, NW , near Farragut West Metro.
I’m in my “guilty verdict” PJs, fwiw.
Am half way through your book, Marcy. Great job!
Z.
froggermarch @ 171
FDL is definitely a well-heeled place.
Christy Hardin Smith @ 75
I’ve mentioned this before–and it isn’t too be unkind. My sister has seen him at her hairdresser’s in Georgetown. He is getting a little help with that color.
raven @ 130
Good to hear about your dad-in-law, Raven, hugs to all of you. Lucky for him and your family that there could be enough of you guys there to support him and each other. When I had my Big Surgery my husband was alone for the 6 hours but I didn’t know a thing, of course.
I think I was there your first time commenting at the Lake, you were kind of cranky as I recall ;). So glad you stayed, your experience and insights are of great value. And you can sing along to Arirang.
Cheney flew from Afghanistan to Oman before beginning his flight back to Washington.
(snip)
Cheney, who was back in Washington Wednesday
(snip)
Whew! So he wasn’t kidnapped…..
cgreen @
135
Unless they have other togs in a carry-in bag.
But I’d point out that this also likely means that the major things that are slowing deliberations are NOT hold-outs. Because a holdout could swing rapidly over from one verdict to another. If the clothes means anything it means that there aren’t issues with holdouts.
Jane would look good in anything. Or in not anything.
squirrel hiller @ 160
Just look on Google Earth and try to find the spots that are blacked out…that’s where Cheney is!
From AP, on the plane back to Washington, Cheney speaks through a “mystery Senior Administration Official”:
HotFlash @ 190
The Rock could be a nice audition.
i was suggesting this Jeff Goldblum.
As long as the jury’s out, casting is still open
season.
Pach makes the call.
barbara @
163
Carmen San Diego
OK, the Valentine t-shirts were easy enough — all the same. The reason they’ve taken so long with deliberations — and why they had to eliminate one of their ranks — is that they had verdict t-shirts made that spell out “LIBBY GUILTY.” They’ve been figuring out what order to put themselves in when they enter the courtroom.
llbear @ 17
This is where the investigation of this atrocious treatment of our soldiers should begin. If soldiers are permitted “redress,” this would be stifiling their right. The Sargent Major is one of the Administration of Walter Reed. Some have called for his dismissal as well as General Kiley. This place needs a fresh start focusing on problems of housing, waiting time for treatment an the beauracratic backlog and lowballing of benifits.
Fitzmas @
46
i haven’t read comments past this quote so i don’t know if anyone else has endorsed it. Shanburg’s article should be on the front page of the NYT and Wapo. It sizzles. it hits all of the gongs. bravo Sidney!
Pat @ 213
Anyone check out the local T-Shirt Printing Stores…Note: A Good Stunt would be to go to one…order up T-Shirts that say “We Decide Libby Guilty…on All Counts” on one side and “Indict Cheney, Fitz!” on the other. Say that you are on the jury and need the shirts on the ‘morrow. Then tell the staff…”Please don’t leak this to the media.”
Biodun @ 199
The man knows a good boondogle when he sees one.
EW is a classic blogger. She threw that powercord thing in so we all keep the traffic up here, while waiting for the jury question.
Just like Jane did with her nothings yesterday, you know. ;-)
Definitely not Goldblum or Rock. I don’t have Goldblum’s frenetic style and the Rock is wrong as me on several levels. Heh.
raven @
108
yea, and the AK-47 would take our 7.62 but the M-14 and M-60 wouldn’t take their’s. Don’t get me started on the M-16!
That would be WWII. The Germans didn’t invade Russia in WWI. Russia still has the wide tracks (or did in ‘97).
Pachacutec @
219
Ladies and gentlemen,
we have our Pach: Benjamin Bratt
and where is TurdBlossom?
near my neck of the woods:
Rove Speaks On Communication At Texas State
can’t access the comments to Question 3. When will this get fixed? Any ideas?