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This week's blog post is in two parts.

https://terikanefield.com/reflections-on-the-midterms-and-more/

First, I explain what it means that Kash Patel was given limited use immunity for his appearance before the grand jury in Trump's stolen document case..

Use immunity is solid immunity for anything Patel says truthfully, but it is not blanket immunity from prosecution.

It immunizes him for his statements to the Grand jury,, which means he can’t take the 5th because he is not being compelled to be a witness against himself.

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The prosecution can still build a case against him from evidence entirely walled off from his statements. It’s hard to do, but possible. If he commits perjury, he loses his immunity and can be prosecuted for his statements.

This is a sign that the prosecutors are not interested in indicting Patel. They want his truthful testimony.

They’re going after someone else and that someone can only be Trump.

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It’s also a sign that the DOJ wants to flush out Trump’s bogus “declassified” defense now.

(A lot of headlines are making it sound like Patel entered a cooperation deal, or he got blanket immunity. This isn’t a “deal.” It was forced on him. On the other hand, the smartest thing he can do at this point is to cooperate.)

On Thursday, Kash Patel testified again before the grand jury. Of course, we don’t know what he said, but we can assume he didn’t take the Fifth.

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I spent so much of my free time the past few weeks as a volunteer voter protection lawyer helping out in Georgia, one of my blog readers suggested that I talk about how I became a voter protection lawyer.

So I do.

One story involves an actual car chase (never driving over the speed limit, of course).

I tried to add a screenshot of the story for people who don't want to click through, but it isn't uploading. . .

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So I'll just direct you to the blog post:
https://terikanefield.com/reflections-on-the-midterms-and-more/

It will take me a while to understand this website. If you are talking to me and I am not responding, I swear I'm not being rude!

Me = clueless with new platforms.

But I am so happy to see so many familiar faces !

Reflections on the Midterms (and more) - Teri Kanefield

First, some business.  Sometimes I think, “Elon Musk would not drive Twitter into a brick wall.” Other times I think, “OMG Elon Musk is driving Twitter into a brick wall.” I have therefore opened accounts at Mastodon and Counter Social: Counter Social = @Teri_Kanefield Mastodon= @[email protected] If you’re trying to decide which to join, it seems … Reflections on the Midterms (and more) Read More »

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Show threadCaseyLNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield Happy to see you here!
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@Teri_Kanefield ppl are posting recommendations @WalterShaub just posted a slew of them.
Show threadBodhipaksaNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield It's great to see you here. It makes this place feel a bit more familiar.
Show threadKaren Monroy, Ph.D, Psy.DNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield enjoyed your blog post today! Car chase story was😮 a reminder of the danger of people who feel empowered by a mob mentality.
Show threadLisaNov 6, 2022

@Teri_Kanefield I’m totally lost. Glad I found you though!

The learning curve may be a bit steep here. 😂🤣

Show threadGiselle's very old accountNov 6, 2022
@escapingtwitter @Teri_Kanefield It takes a little bit to get the hang of Mastodon, it's just different enough from Twitter to matter. But people are very helpful. When you have a question (what's a CW [content warning] and why would I use that, etc etc) then just ask! Someone will answer because we were all new at some point. Welcome!
Show threadLisaNov 6, 2022
@Giagia @Teri_Kanefield thanks! I’m sure I’ll get the swing of things…eventually. 😝
Show threadGiselle's very old accountNov 6, 2022
@escapingtwitter No worries! Googling some things also helps a lot. There are lots of posts of tips and guidance on Mastodon (check my TL, I have boosted a few), or look for @feditips and it'll quickly get easier. All the best!
Show threadBeaNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield I’m learning alongside you!
Show threadPuna GREENNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield
I'm completely lost.
Not getting your posts even tho I follow you.
Don't understand the, server thing. Am I on right one? How do I change if not?
I feel even more alone here than first days of Twit!
Show threadGiselle's very old accountNov 6, 2022
@glopaio925 @Teri_Kanefield
I totally get that. We were all new at some point. I joined in April.
Not getting posts might be down to servers being overwhelmed with the huge incoming wave of new people. Give it a bit of time.
Any server is fine (if it's a nasty one, you'll know quickly and can emigrate), it's easy to move to another one. You get to keep your followers, only your posts don't move with you.
Let me know of any specific questions and I'll do my best!
Show threadLizzy (@mousebumples)Nov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield Glad to see you over here as well! 👋
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@Teri_Kanefield it’s a new normal. We’ll adapt.
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@Teri_Kanefield
@threadunroller
Show threadRae BrownNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield I looked into CounterSocial. The Jester, the hacker who developed it, is an ardent trumper and is said to hope to sow chaos to help him.
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@Teri_Kanefield Happy to be able to keep track of you (just in case).
Show threadDavid “the Talking Skull” Fox🌻Nov 7, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield Welcome!! It's not hard here, but definitely a different experience. Kind of like jumping into a manual transmission car. More settings, maybe not as simple as insert key and press accelerator, but overall much more civil!
Show threadGrant 🇺🇦ArmUkraine🇺🇦Nov 7, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield I've always enjoyed following your analyses on the other site. Glad to be reading you on Mastodon!
Show threadBruceNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield I uploaded one. It took much longer than expected, but it eventually got there. I don't know how to link to it, but my posting history is still very short. (Sunrise in Santa Cruz)
Show threadShawn ConneryNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield Thank you for doing this!
Show threadKathy GoriNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield so good to see you here
Show threadJune BlenderNov 6, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield I believe the DOJ prosecuted John Dean for Watergate crimes despite his use immunity. Is that correct?
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@Teri_Kanefield #boost
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@Teri_Kanefield So glad to see a friendly face. Just followed you
Show threadNoNameNov 7, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield I found you! Pheww! 🙂
Show threadEarthtenantNov 7, 2022
@Teri_Kanefield Very interesting analysis Teri. I am so worried about the outcomes on this so important election. I can’t look at the news right now. They have to make moves on Trump. If they don’t and he runs for another 4 yrs, we are done in this country.