Agree. As Sydney put it, the DOJ is not "as nimble" as a private practice that can work round the clock to churn out briefs. My own opinion is that Barr has directed the OLC to prepare and advisory opinion which is a deep dive on the subjects presented, which would explain why the DOJ has not filed their own petition for mandamus yet.JJMt said:
Also, a very good sign that the DC Circuit Court specifically cited Fokker in its Order. It's basically telling Sullivan that he'd better explain clearly why Fokker isn't controlling.
They certainly intend to get him further on the record in an effort to explain himself. But overall they can't stop him from hiring Gleeson to represent him in the appellate court. Even judges have the right to counsel.JJMt said:
hawg,
Do you think it's significant that the Circuit Ct did not appoint an amicus for Sullivan? They did in Fokker.
I may be making the cardinal mistake of allowing my hopes to form my judgment, but that little bitty ol' order from the Circuit Court sounds, to me, like it's getting ready to slam Sullivan, and slam him hard, unless he has some really good excuse for his behavior.
Any weight to telling DoJ "we don't really have to hear from you", or is that not the way to take it?aggiehawg said:They certainly intend to get him further on the record in an effort to explain himself. But overall they can't stop him from hiring Gleeson to represent him in the appellate court. Even judges have the right to counsel.JJMt said:
hawg,
Do you think it's significant that the Circuit Ct did not appoint an amicus for Sullivan? They did in Fokker.
I may be making the cardinal mistake of allowing my hopes to form my judgment, but that little bitty ol' order from the Circuit Court sounds, to me, like it's getting ready to slam Sullivan, and slam him hard, unless he has some really good excuse for his behavior.
The flip side is that they have given him some time to rethink his position. In 10 days time he can vacate his amicus orders and dismiss the case with prejudice to moot the petition for a writ of mandamus. Spare himself the ignominy of being b****-slapped into oblivion by the higher court.
Guess we'll find out if Sullivan has truly lost his mind or not.
DOJ's position is already clear. But the court extended them the courtesy to file something if they want to, if they wish to add something in addition to Sydney's petition for instance.Quote:
Any weight to telling DoJ "we don't really have to hear from you", or is that not the way to take it?
I'm colorful in that way!GreyhoundDad said:
There are not many places where you see ignominy and b**** slapped in the same sentence.
It's there for me. A tweet from Rexxurection. Takes some time to load.will25u said:
What did you post? It is gone.
That makes me happy. Sullivan either folds his tent and fully retreats or forges ahead knowing his balls will be in a vice, as the DC Circuit ain't messin' around. He can still consult with outside counsel but his name has to be on the reply, irrespective, he can't hide under anyone else's skirt.Quote:
In short, of all the options available to the DC Circuit for ruling on @SidneyPowell1 's writ, the DC Circuit, chose the most extreme, rare, and drastic of them.
One thing thing is for sure, Judge Sullivan's name in the DC Circuit is mud, right now.Quote:
I wonder if Fokker's first name is Gaylord.
That's an awesome take.will25u said:
