Jussie Smullett hoax

[detbuch]

Originally Posted by Pete F.

I finally read an article about Smollett
https://thebulwark.com/donald-and-ju...-of-a-feather/

The symmetry between the two videos is not, as your article states, perfect. Actually, the "symmetry" doesn't exist at all.

The prosecutor in the Smollett case agreed with the charges against Smollett. There was no indecision about Smollett's guilt. But an "alternative to prosecution" was decided. And Smollett was deemed to have done enough community service and forfeiture of his bond to pay for his crime. If the bond had not been forfeited, the charges would not have been dismissed.

The special counsel, Mueller, in the Trump obstruction case, was not a prosecutor, and did not have the power to dismiss. Nor did he even recommend prosecution. His investigation produced evidence that might indicate guilt, but also evidence that is exculpatory. That is, it was it was not dispositive enough to make a conclusion. The DOJ, which has the power to prosecute a case, decided their was not sufficient evidence provided by Mueller to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. So there were no charges, no accusation of guilt.

[spence]

Originally Posted by detbuch

The symmetry between the two videos is not, as your article states, perfect. Actually, the "symmetry" doesn't exist at all.

I think the symmetry is that both Smullett and Trump claimed total truthfulness and exoneration when in either case non exists.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

I think the symmetry is that both Smullett and Trump claimed total truthfulness and exoneration when in either case non exists.

Do you think Smullett staged the attack?

[spence]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Do you think Smullett staged the attack?

That seems to be the most likely scenario.

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by detbuch

The symmetry between the two videos is not, as your article states, perfect. Actually, the "symmetry" doesn't exist at all.

Just like most political writing, you need to take it with a grain of salt and understand that it is not reporting. What I found interesting was this sentence and possibly many of us are guilty of this.
"Maybe it’s best not to think too hard about these things. Because if you did, you’d come to the conclusion that American political life is broken and that people who defend one of these men to the hilt while railing against the other—without even a hint of self-awareness—will get exactly the sort of government they deserve."