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getagrip_already

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64. I believe they ask where you get your news from and what social media sites you frequent

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 10:29 AM

Apr 16

I suppose you could forget to mention one or two. But you are looking directly at a judge when doing it. You have a team of investigators pouring over your life in the background.

Is perjury worth it?

And who knows, there may be people so far left they will use up their 10 challenges and you could slip by being honest.

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Could you be a fair juror at trump's trial? [View all] StarryNite Apr 15 OP

the evidence will speak clearly Tetrachloride Apr 15 #1

NOPE! Rebl2 Apr 16 #68

Same here. leftieNanner Apr 15 #2

On the contrary... Jirel Apr 15 #5

No.. agingdem Apr 16 #54

Most everyone could. Jirel Apr 15 #3

No and there is no way I would ever be seated. Wonder if they can ask who a potential juror voted for. efhmc Apr 15 #4

They have access to your primary voting records, political donations and your social media. LeftInTX Apr 15 #12

And the prosecutor will strike Republicans. former9thward Apr 15 #22

Exactly LeftInTX Apr 15 #24

Hypothetically, could the prosecutor use a clue by 4 to strike them? Like, really hard? Hermit-The-Prog Apr 15 #25

Absolutely Ohio Joe Apr 15 #6

I am not 100% sure that I could put all of my personal feelings aside. Chainfire Apr 15 #7

Yes, I could. Lunabell Apr 15 #8

Yes bdamomma Apr 16 #58

I think so. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 15 #9

I would listen to the facts pfitz59 Apr 15 #10

I'd have to 'fess up and say "I have an immediate and negative reaction to him, Torchlight Apr 15 #11

100% Johnny2X2X Apr 15 #13

What he said! ;) Chainfire Apr 16 #62

"I cannot respect anyone who uses baby shit as facial makeup" RainCaster Apr 15 #14

Could I be a fair and impartial juror for Trump? Absolutely. Xavier Breath Apr 15 #15

Sure, innocent until proven guilty. dem4decades Apr 15 #16

Yep. He's not worth undermining my principles. -misanthroptimist Apr 15 #17

No 0rganism Apr 15 #18

Yes, I think I could. Midnight Writer Apr 15 #19

Yes Kaleva Apr 15 #20

It will be tough to come up with 12 jurors that both sides believe will not be biased. honest.abe Apr 15 #21

Not a chance 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #23

No (nt) appmanga Apr 15 #26

I could, but my participation here on DU would likely DQ me and I would getagrip_already Apr 15 #27

Would they ask about du? ecstatic Apr 15 #44

I believe they ask where you get your news from and what social media sites you frequent getagrip_already Apr 16 #64

Yes Progressive dog Apr 15 #28

While most of us like to think we could overcome our biases and examine the evidence fairly ... eallen Apr 15 #29

To answer your question: PCIntern Apr 15 #30

Yes, I feel very strongly that the rule of law supercedes political positions or beliefs. patphil Apr 15 #31

The basic facts are clear AncientOfDays Apr 15 #32

Nope Blue Idaho Apr 15 #33

Unless there's some shockingly new evidence... Think. Again. Apr 15 #34

No way. nt doc03 Apr 15 #35

But you wouldn't be picked MadameButterfly Apr 15 #36

ignorance seems like what may get picked... consider_this Apr 15 #37

I don't think you're elite or snobby MadameButterfly Apr 16 #48

Well said! consider_this Apr 16 #61

Nope. nt Baltimike Apr 15 #38

I hope so. Mz Pip Apr 15 #39

Absolutely. W_HAMILTON Apr 15 #40

Nope. BigmanPigman Apr 15 #41

I can listen to the evidence and weigh the facts. Emile Apr 15 #42

My vote would be guilty. ecstatic Apr 15 #43

My friend used to say tavernier Apr 15 #45

NO! liberalla Apr 16 #46

No n/t shanti Apr 16 #47

I think I could dsc Apr 16 #49

Absolutely of course. betsuni Apr 16 #50

Absolutely. Positively. Because ... * Oopsie Daisy Apr 16 #51

yes, because Justice matters !!!!! bdamomma Apr 16 #66

I don't think I could Bettie Apr 16 #52

Ironic OP question, can Cheato get a fair trial. bucolic_frolic Apr 16 #53

Someone who lived in a cave, on a remote island, cutoff from civilization... Omnipresent Apr 16 #55

I would like to believe I could. Conjuay Apr 16 #56

I wonder if I'd be disqualified True Dough Apr 16 #57

I come from a family of lawyers ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Apr 16 #59

Yes. Buuuuut.... Happy Hoosier Apr 16 #60

Our real problem is exactly the opposite. Trump's best chance for a victory lies in a hung jury. Chainfire Apr 16 #63

Interesting question. LAS14 Apr 16 #65

I would like to say yes, but I'm not at all confident I could be. Fla Dem Apr 16 #67

Hell no Iris Apr 16 #69