(CW&CSA) Josh & Anna 52: Sweeping Crackers for a Lower Sentence

[libgirl2]

3 minutes ago, Jacked said:

Anyone else unprepared for this to take all damn day? 

I thought we would know by now

Just now, viii said:

Amy has more right to speak about the situation than any of us on this board, so... 

Good point, she does. 

[noseybutt]

3 minutes ago, Jacked said:

Anyone else unprepared for this to take all damn day? 

No but I think this judge is being very thorough and methodical. He wants the judgment to stick. 

 

[Jacked]

Just now, viii said:

Amy has more right to speak about the situation than any of us on this board, so... 

She made herself more visible than the victims. That bothers me greatly.

[Bad Wolf]

Damn. I have to leave for a few hours. I may never catch up.

[Dandruff]

6 minutes ago, Father Son Holy Goat said:

Michelle had 19 kids with the guy, she likes him at least a little.

That, and it may be a fundie helpmeet attitude requirement.

4 minutes ago, FunDieDumDum said:

Finished with dinner and still no news? Wow, this is taking a REALLY long time!

Hopefully he's getting a really long time.

[Jacked]

1 minute ago, noseybutt said:

No but I think this judge is being very thorough and methodical. He wants the judgment to stick. 

 

As do I. Maybe I shouldn’t be postponing things on my list to wait for a verdict. Maybe this is over involvement on my part…?

 

and I hope that the length of the hearing today is reflective of a lengthy sentence being handed down.

Edited May 25, 2022 by Jacked

[Father Son Holy Goat]

2 minutes ago, SassyPants said:

🤑Just say no, Michelle. Just.say.no The bad breath alone.

[libgirl2]

2 minutes ago, noseybutt said:

No but I think this judge is being very thorough and methodical. He wants the judgment to stick. 

 

Better that then screw it up and he gets to go free on a technicality. 

[noseybutt]

1 minute ago, Jacked said:

As do I. Maybe I shouldn’t be postponing things on my list to wait for a verdict. Maybe this is over involvement on my part…?

Complete over involvement on my part.

Do you hear any hint of apology?

I think not.

[Jesquire]

1 minute ago, Father Son Holy Goat said:

Talk about using Mothers Little Helper...vapid eyes.....

[libgirl2]

4 minutes ago, Jacked said:

She made herself more visible than the victims. That bothers me greatly.

Maybe she is speaking out for those who are afraid to. 

[Jacked]

5 minutes ago, noseybutt said:

Complete over involvement on my part.

Do you hear any hint of apology?

I think not.

Thank you.

3 minutes ago, libgirl2 said:

Maybe she is speaking out for those who are afraid to. 

Maybe. Even if she is I’m still uncomfortable about it. Not judging her motive. Just what I can see.
 

And I suppose really all of this is uncomfortable. As it should be.

Edited May 25, 2022 by Jacked

[noseybutt]

Just now, Jacked said:

Thank you.

The sentencing is like a Rorschach test and each of us see something different in it.

None of us see anything good.

Instead it's pain, manipulation, victimization, abuse.

I don't think it's wrong in a world gone mad to hope and wait for justice.

[Mama Mia]

17 minutes ago, EmCatlyn said:

I don’t think it is just fundies.  It’s kind of “tacky-uneducated-South.”  Lots of overlap though.

I saw that look in some of the photos of young guys at dances/prom in my incredibly non-southern, terminally hipster, crunchy,  over-educated, tech area — so I think it might just be a general trend for young guys in dresses up mode.

[viii]

7 minutes ago, Jacked said:

She made herself more visible than the victims. That bothers me greatly.

We have no idea what kind of permission she has, though. For all we know, the victims asked her to speak up because they wanted words said but didn't want to face any more of the spotlight. We genuinely have zero idea and since she is a family member, I'm going to be happy that she spoke against the Duggars. 

[Father Son Holy Goat]

1 minute ago, libgirl2 said:

Maybe she is speaking out for those who are afraid to. 

I’ve got no beef with Amy speaking publicly, especially since the victims don’t seem to want to speak.

[Jacked]

1 minute ago, viii said:

We have no idea what kind of permission she has, though. For all we know, the victims asked her to speak up because they wanted words said but didn't want to face any more of the spotlight. We genuinely have zero idea and since she is a family member, I'm going to be happy that she spoke against the Duggars. 

That’s fair. IMO, everything she said was accurate.

[EmCatlyn]

3 hours ago, Queen Of Hearts said:

He is also not the criminal.  Why are we picking on him?  He has every right to chose the fashion direction he wishes to go, and in my opinion I have seen a lot worse and less professional outfits than his.  Criticizing his fashion choices seems a bit BEC in my opinion.  

I think it is more important that he is there to support Joy.  Sure, their clothes are often tacky, but some of the Duggars seem to have decent feelings towards each other.

[Jacked]

2 minutes ago, Mama Mia said:

I saw that look in some of the photos of young guys at dances/prom in my incredibly non-southern, terminally hipster, crunchy,  over-educated, tech area — so I think it might just be a general trend for young guys in dresses up mode.

That description made me smile on a very somber day. Thank you.

[Father Son Holy Goat]

15 minutes ago, FunDieDumDum said:

Finished with dinner and still no news? Wow, this is taking a REALLY long time!

What was for dinner?

[Alisamer]

1 minute ago, viii said:

We have no idea what kind of permission she has, though. For all we know, the victims asked her to speak up because they wanted words said but didn't want to face any more of the spotlight. We genuinely have zero idea and since she is a family member, I'm going to be happy that she spoke against the Duggars. 

Silence would be seen as being complicit, most likely.

Really the more people who are real to them who speak out, the better, IMO. Us "worldly" people don't mean anything to them, but they know Amy, she's family, she knows them. She matters a bit more, especially to the Duggar kids. 

[fluffernutter]

My daughter's boyfriend is coming over in a little over an hour. He texted my husband last night that he wants to talk to us alone before they go on vacation. We know what's coming. 🥰  I am trying to get ready for his visit and keep checking on here to see what's going on. 

[The Son of a Shepherd]

Dang this is taking a long time! I hope this means that the judge is crafting the sentence to make sure that the charges stick on appeal!

 

[FunDieDumDum]

1 minute ago, Father Son Holy Goat said:

What was for dinner?

Gnocchi with mushrooms, zucchini and tomato ricotta sauce!

[Father Son Holy Goat]

1 minute ago, FunDieDumDum said:

Gnocchi with mushrooms, zucchini and tomato ricotta sauce!

Delicious! I’m thinking hamburgers. I hate my temporary diet.