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?
It’s a reality cloaked in legal nomenclature masquerading as innocent inquiry. Regardless of what the judge decides, they’re aiming for the court of public opinion. Thanks for taking the time to read and weigh in, Don. Much appreciated.
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.
Thanks for mentioning the DA's father. And for pointing out his demeanor as well as his supportive testimony. I found him very credible, especially his anecdote about having his credit card and traveler's checks denied in Boston because of the color of his skin, which Fani witnessed as a child.
At first, I wondered if keeping cash on hand was really a "black thing." But then I remembered that my parents used cash for everything when I was little. My Dad cashed his paycheck, and my mother divided it into little piles on the dining-room table to cover the bills. Anything left over she put in a tin coffee can hidden in the buffet.
Thanks for reading and adding your insightful remarks. It's really good to have you here. I appreciate your encouragement and support.
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.
Willis was attacked for so many things that have nothing to do with the case, I had to write this piece. I'm so glad it resonated with you. It's a shame of course that her personal life has become such a distraction from the main case. The judge has left himself a lot of room for deciding this case. In addition to look at whether there's an actual conflict of interest, he'll also consider whether there's the "appearance of conflict." It's all up to him. All eyes on Georgia until they shift to New York and Trump's hush money trial there.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting . It's encouraging and helpful to know that you particularly appreciated this one. Much appreciated.
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.
Yes, a modern-day lynching. I couldn't help noticing that Clarence Thomas used a variation of that term during his confirmation hearings back in the day. (Which, incidentally, I watched while housesitting for you and taking care of your two cats.). But when Fani stood up for herself, she was seen as a loud, Black woman from the ghetto. How dare she not know her place! How dare any woman!
Thanks for reading and weighing in. I really appreciate it.
Should be obvious, but I guess that's why they do Rorschach tests. Thanks for reading and weighing in. It helps a lot. And I really appreciate your thoughts.
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.
It’s a reality cloaked in legal nomenclature masquerading as innocent inquiry. Regardless of what the judge decides, they’re aiming for the court of public opinion. Thanks for taking the time to read and weigh in, Don. Much appreciated.
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.
Thanks for mentioning the DA's father. And for pointing out his demeanor as well as his supportive testimony. I found him very credible, especially his anecdote about having his credit card and traveler's checks denied in Boston because of the color of his skin, which Fani witnessed as a child.
At first, I wondered if keeping cash on hand was really a "black thing." But then I remembered that my parents used cash for everything when I was little. My Dad cashed his paycheck, and my mother divided it into little piles on the dining-room table to cover the bills. Anything left over she put in a tin coffee can hidden in the buffet.
Thanks for reading and adding your insightful remarks. It's really good to have you here. I appreciate your encouragement and support.
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.
Willis was attacked for so many things that have nothing to do with the case, I had to write this piece. I'm so glad it resonated with you. It's a shame of course that her personal life has become such a distraction from the main case. The judge has left himself a lot of room for deciding this case. In addition to look at whether there's an actual conflict of interest, he'll also consider whether there's the "appearance of conflict." It's all up to him. All eyes on Georgia until they shift to New York and Trump's hush money trial there.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting . It's encouraging and helpful to know that you particularly appreciated this one. Much appreciated.
Great piece, once again Andrew. Willis has been doing a great job handling a complex case.
Thanks so much, Biz. Always good to hear your feedback.
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.
Yes, a modern-day lynching. I couldn't help noticing that Clarence Thomas used a variation of that term during his confirmation hearings back in the day. (Which, incidentally, I watched while housesitting for you and taking care of your two cats.). But when Fani stood up for herself, she was seen as a loud, Black woman from the ghetto. How dare she not know her place! How dare any woman!
Thanks for reading and weighing in. I really appreciate it.
Insightful,as usual. Misogyny and racism- two powerful forces. Hoping Fani OVERCOMES!!!
You'd think we'd be beyond those two evils here in the 21st century. But clearly we are not. Thanks so much for reading and weighing in.
Direct hit again. Thanks for saying what should be obvious to anyone, white or black.
Should be obvious, but I guess that's why they do Rorschach tests. Thanks for reading and weighing in. It helps a lot. And I really appreciate your thoughts.