Arrr, mateys! What be this Trump's fierce mugshot forebode for a land teemin' with fury in America?
2023-08-26
Arr! Like the legendary likeness of fair Helen of Troy, the illustrious portrait of old President Donald Trump be settin' sail a fleet o' a thousand ships! But mark ye well, me hearties, for where they be bound in 2023 and 2024 be of utmost importance, lest we be caught in a tempest of folly!
In this humorous column written in the language of a 17th-century pirate, the author discusses the controversy surrounding former President Trump's mugshot. The author notes that lawyers often debate whether it is better for a client to smile or not in a mugshot, with some believing that a smile conveys a lack of contrition and others seeing a frown as a sign of guilt. However, Trump chose to go with a seething scowl, a mugshot that will resonate with both extremes in the political system. Comparing the mugshot to Helen of Troy, who launched a thousand ships and caused a firestorm, the author suggests that Trump's scowl may launch millions of ships in the wrong directions.The author highlights the differing reactions to the mugshot. For Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her supporters, the mugshot holds a trophy kill appeal and is a moment to be celebrated. However, for many Trump supporters, it is seen as a gratuitous insult and a declaration of war against the establishment. The author argues that the mugshot was a mistake and an inflammatory moment, unnecessary for the most recognized face in the United States.
The author acknowledges that many people secretly enjoy the rage and that rage is addictive. They express their belief that the indictments against Trump are unwarranted and threaten free speech. They also mention that while they believe the case against Trump in the Georgia indictment is weak, there are defendants in that case who face stronger claims on specific election-related crimes.
In conclusion, the author emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith in the legal system and resolving the deep divisions in the country. They call for appellate courts to consider the merits of the free speech and other challenges to the cases against Trump. The author believes that citizens will sort out these issues and that the courts will address the legal issues while citizens resolve the political issues raised by these prosecutions.