Or was her contentious testimony during this week's hearing to disqualify her from Donald Trump's election-fraud case in Georgia a long-overdue response to a misogynistic, racist double standard?
D.A. Willis was determined to give as good, if not better, than she got, and she succeeded. Who cares what prejudiced Trump devotees think of her? If the only audience for the testimony is the judge, then if the judge is paying any attention at all, he can find no reason to disqualify Willis. As you pointed out, Wade WAS LOSING MONEY by taking the case. That fact alone makes a lie of everything that the other side asserts. Willis killed it.
Then, then, the next day, Dad, with credentials more impressive than all the other attorneys combined, BURIED it with his testimony, not to mention the manner in which he delivered it.
Finally, has our love affair with plastic caused us all to forget that not that long ago our economy was based on cash and checks? Cash is still the medium of exchange for many people who, for one reason or another, either don't have access to traditional banking or don't trust it. Also, as Dad pointed out, when you're black, you never know when your plastic will be denied--just because.
Thanks so much for writing this, in your always-impeccable prose.
I applaud all of your pieces but none more highly or loudly than this one. Ms. Willis's testimony regarding the reason she has so much cash on hand says it all regarding why she had to stand up for herself in court. As you pointed out, women do not get a fair shake in this country and that goes double, triple, quadruple for women of color. Her father did an excellent job of preparing her for life in training her to keep money available to pay her own way and not be dependent upon men financially. So it did not surprise me that she marched into court to defend her name, in fact, I'm sure it's why she has succeeded so well in life.
I can only watch from afar as these proceedings unfold, but she has my admiration and support both in court and her political campaign. #GoFaniWillis.
A modern day form if lynching all tidied up to appear properly done in a court room. Apparently, women should not be seen or heard - especially if they are black. We just refuse to know our place. Good for her fighting back.
Andrew,
" No matter how you slice it, the optics are racist and misogynistic."
You nailed it.
I would submit that it is not just the optics, but the awful, heartbreaking reality.
D.A. Willis was determined to give as good, if not better, than she got, and she succeeded. Who cares what prejudiced Trump devotees think of her? If the only audience for the testimony is the judge, then if the judge is paying any attention at all, he can find no reason to disqualify Willis. As you pointed out, Wade WAS LOSING MONEY by taking the case. That fact alone makes a lie of everything that the other side asserts. Willis killed it.
Then, then, the next day, Dad, with credentials more impressive than all the other attorneys combined, BURIED it with his testimony, not to mention the manner in which he delivered it.
Finally, has our love affair with plastic caused us all to forget that not that long ago our economy was based on cash and checks? Cash is still the medium of exchange for many people who, for one reason or another, either don't have access to traditional banking or don't trust it. Also, as Dad pointed out, when you're black, you never know when your plastic will be denied--just because.
Thanks so much for writing this, in your always-impeccable prose.
I applaud all of your pieces but none more highly or loudly than this one. Ms. Willis's testimony regarding the reason she has so much cash on hand says it all regarding why she had to stand up for herself in court. As you pointed out, women do not get a fair shake in this country and that goes double, triple, quadruple for women of color. Her father did an excellent job of preparing her for life in training her to keep money available to pay her own way and not be dependent upon men financially. So it did not surprise me that she marched into court to defend her name, in fact, I'm sure it's why she has succeeded so well in life.
I can only watch from afar as these proceedings unfold, but she has my admiration and support both in court and her political campaign. #GoFaniWillis.
Great piece, once again Andrew. Willis has been doing a great job handling a complex case.
A modern day form if lynching all tidied up to appear properly done in a court room. Apparently, women should not be seen or heard - especially if they are black. We just refuse to know our place. Good for her fighting back.
Insightful,as usual. Misogyny and racism- two powerful forces. Hoping Fani OVERCOMES!!!
Direct hit again. Thanks for saying what should be obvious to anyone, white or black.