Martha Stewart's Entertaining...A Guilty Verdict

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Martha, Martha, Martha! The Daily News wins the battle of Martha Stewart cover headlines: Their's is "Curtains" vs. the Post's "Guilty" although the Post's layout is much cleaner, and thus, impactful. The jurors were turned off by her arrogance in thinking she could act on a stock tip, but were also possibly affected by the fact she didn't take the stand. The Times has an analysis of the outcome.

People wonder if it's a sexist world that causes Martha, who ambition was expressed in bettering a home life, while someone asserting their alpha, greedy nature, like The Donald, can be beloved. But do we love the Post on Douglas Faneuil's part in the case: "He 'Doug' Her Grave" - anytime we get to read Faneuil's email saying, "Baby put Ms. Martha in her place!" is a good time.

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martha peddled horseshit illusory living that turned everyone into fuzzy pastel wearing neat freaks...ill forgive that but unadulterated greed is inexcusable...good riddance...

Her case is nothing compared to the Corruption at the Highest Levels of Business. Shes a Small Fry.
She didnt even get charged for the insider trading, she got charged for lying to the Feds about it. (please correct me if i'm wrong)

Even the Jurors felt sorry for her. Personally I don't. Do the crime, do the time.

"impactful"?

[shakes head, tuts]

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