I will have to ask you to forgive me, Substack fam, if I do not appear to be my usual sassy self throughout this missive—dealing with a bit on my end. Love you guys and appreciate the well wishes. I am still ironing some things out, which explains why I am putting out a rare early post (I had difficulty sleeping.)
One silver lining through the darkness is learning that Fani will remain the lead in the Fulton County RICO case despite Ashleigh Merchant's obvious jealousy (I think little Miss Ashleigh wanted Wade to put some sugar in her bowl in the past) and Mike Roman’s best efforts to get rid of her.
Not to say I was right but…
I was right.
Fani was not booted from the case, and all indicators pointed to this result, regardless of the doomsday pundit spins on MSM. The defense's arguments were tenuous at best. They were grasping at straws, and their motivation was obvious—to remove the threat to their client.
Do not get it twisted; Fani is pure dee level 5 Tsunami, baby!
To recap:
There are no ethics laws in GA that Fani broke by having a relationship with Wade. One could question whether it was a great decision, but hell bells, the woman is human, and making a human mistake regarding a relationship at this juncture is not illegal.
No matter what side of the political fence they sat on, Fani's donations to someone she supported did not constitute a conflict of interest, as we were able to see by the outcome of Trump’s attempt to remove Judge Juan Merchan in New York for political donations to Democrats.
Wade has a private law practice and is paid handsomely for it due to his legal experience. Private practice pays thousands more than any government job ever will. Fani asked Nathan to leave the private sector, take a significant pay cut of $250 an hour (people of Wade spay grade make $750 an hour or more), and do her a solid after her first choices, like Governor Roy Barnes, refused to take the case for fear of death threats.
I could go on and on, but yeah, they never had a case.
The initial charge against her wasn’t based on whether or not it was a good look for Fani to have a relationship with Wade. The charge was that Fani Willis sought to enrich herself with her relationship with Wade—and they did. Not. Prove. That!
Period.
All they did was spread rumor, innuendo, lie, and smear the woman in the age-old tactic of building enough smoke to claim there was a fire.
If Judge McAfee had removed her, it would have set a horrid standard for defendants to use a prosecutor’s personal life to get them off their cases. Glenn Kirshner, a once-upon-a-time DC prosecutor, even said that defense attorneys always pulled this when they knew their clients were guilty as hell and the evidence was strong.
The tactic barely works, though.
The legal world could not let that stand without creating a tremendous domino effect; still, a sacrifice had to be made—
Nathan Wade had to go
He was the sacrificial lamb to appease the Gawds of Fairness.
Meidas Touch called it a while back, and I thought they might be right when they said this would be the outcome—Fani would stay, and Wade would go.
This decision would be McAfee’s way of splitting the baby and solving the “appearance of impropriety standard.”
I am sure Wade knew this might occur and was prepared for it, as was Fani.
Although the romance is over, I hope the two at least remain friends once the dust settles—I am not holding my breath; however, strong relationships have been destroyed for less.
Look Out Trump-World
As per Rawstory, MAGA-land is all kinds of upset; I mean, sure, they smeared her and lied about the facts of the case, but it was a strawman, and MAGA has to be peeved that savvy legal professionals saw through their BS.
With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth I hear in GA, I wonder how on earth I can enjoy my coffee and eggs benedict this fine morning—ya’ll it’s loud.
On the MAGA side of the coin, supporters of Trump were unhappy with the judge's ruling despite the scathing criticism he aimed at Willis by writing her defense of her actions had the "odor of mendacity.
In typical Trumpian fashion, one conservative took to X and wrote, "Fake judge."
"Fixed case!! Just like all the other witch hunt cases. Pure election interference!" accused one user who called themselves "Ultra Maga Wordsmith."
"Judge McAfee has ruled that Fani Willis can continue her racketeering case against Trump. I am absolutely SHOCKED that a guy who once worked for her, donated to her campaign and voted for her, also ruled in her favor. I'm totally shocked," sneered Trump supporter Brenden Dilley.
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) who served in the White House under Trump, went off the rails, writing: "Another POLITICALLY MOTIVATED Judge!! Fani Willis should be DISBARRED, her boyfriend prosecutor should be FIRED, and ALL CHARGES NEED TO BE DROPPED! Americans are SICK of theses endless Witch Hunts! ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!"
Avid Trump supporter Ryan Fournier — who is not a lawyer — complained, "Appeals should be made. This is tainted on all levels."
Cry harder, MAGA—salty tears make everything taste better.
We needed the win
After the Department of Justice pulled the bullshit of handing over tens of thousands of documents in the Alvin Bragg election interference case last minute (legal eagles have been admonishing us for weeks to stop calling it the “hush money case”), creating a months-long delay (fuckers), I felt a trifle deflated.
It certainly underscored the dark swirling within my own private Idaho right now.
Suffice it to say in spite of the dumb, that my chin is still up, and my hope is renewed that Trump will finally meet the justice of a cold jail cell.
It’s no less than what he, and America, deserve.
It’s amazing how MAGA are seemly concerned that this wasn’t an impartial decision, while ignoring the fact that Clarence Thomas is allowed to rule on the immunity case and Aileen Cannon is presiding over the documents case. 🤔
Glad you wrote your perspective on this. I am so relieved. These MAGA idiots will never understand that LAW is LAW. I dont give a damn who Fani slept with. The Trump Cult continues to exhibit no intellect and no decency. History wont be kind to these morons. GO FANI! Nail his ass!!!
PS Hope YOU are doing ok. 😘