It is blatantly obvious what Snyderholm is doing.

Judge Edwards, he is another pawn, a tool to be used in the game as well. The tragedy is that he probably doesn't know it either. As an example, I'm ashamed to admit that I never understood my role as a pawn in STOPDRTP until many years after. That is what opened up my eyes to what was going on in the border file

It always interested me how his hearings took place around the same time as a monumental event was to take place. Take January 12, 2012 as an example. The Media had been primed for a big announcement at the Car show by the Governerd's Office. What else could it be other than the border file? Of course it was not made but the media were worked up about it. Then the contempt hearing today with the full gallery.

Seriously, who is really surprised about what Judge Edwards did. Next week, oh my goodness, an early State of the State speech in which no doubt the Governerd will endrun the Legislature. Who can now stand up and oppose his actions after those nasty Bridge Company people are in jail or contempt.  Who would dare and suffer the media slings and arrows in an election year.  Well played huh/eh!

I am sorry but I don't understand how the US legal system works so my comments may be inappropriate. However, I used to litigate and I have never seen a judge make such decisions based on affidavits and without a full trial with witnesses under oath and cross-examinations (and in the US I assume that there would be a jury) when there are so many contentious issues in dispute.