Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cameras in the courtroom

Re:Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cam... by michaelt on Saturday October 17, 2020 @05:45AM (#24808826)

How do you think the senators would act if they knew voters wouldn't see their performance?

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Re:Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cam... by chiefofgxbxl on Saturday October 17, 2020 @10:12AM (#24810100)

They could release transcripts, which would be far less theatrical than video and audio. Sure, transcripts may contain some grandstanding, but it's not as spicy as a 20 second tweeted clip.

The Supreme Court disallows cameras, but release audio, so those who wish to follow the court can still do so.

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Re:Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cam... by tt433 on Saturday October 17, 2020 @11:35AM (#24810736)

I think the point of those questions is just to establish a baseline of truth in congressional testimony, it's not really "stunt" related. It would become a stunt in retrospect if it were found ACB lied to Congress, which is a crime. Get as many factual comments on record as you can, and then you have a bigger quiver later.

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Re:Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cam... by _lazlo on Saturday October 17, 2020 @07:28AM (#24809222)

Kleptocracy could be preferable to Ochlocracy.

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