Biden can anger the Trump voters by allowing the DOJ to go after Trump

[edhopper]

or anger all the people who actually voted for him by stopping the DOJ.

And let's face it, those assholes are going to be mad no matter what Biden does.

[servermsh]

1. DOJ will be independent. The White House won't "allow" or "disallow" anything n/t

[KewlKat]

2. This...thank you!

[lame54]

11. That decision is made in the initial pick...

It will be discussed

[LizBeth]

3. He can truly step out of it and if DOJ or others run across a crime, at least call it. But, I will

be listening to see if language is used to tell all to let it go, move on like in 2008. Cause that is not ok.

[Demsrule86]

15. We have so many problems. I just can't care about this. Trump is going to face courts forever -

state courts and no doubt he will violate other laws too...but right now we need to help thoses in need.

[LizBeth]

16. I couldn't disagree more. Allowed to get away with the last 4 years and more is so detrimental for

both the people and the nation. I think it has got to be addressed or things just get worse. I could not disagree more but Dems... Respectfully. I do know we simply see this from two sides of the coin. I get there is so much for Biden to do. This is an incredibly tough time for Biden. And one of the reasons is Trump has run wild for four years. And I strongly believe this is as critical as al the rest of the stuff. He might as well do what he needs to do and allow those that are suppose to, address the criminality of the last four years while implementing what we can to shor3e things up so we are never here again.

Lots to do. Bummer. Our reality, I think.

[Demsrule86]

19. The deck is stacked against us...leave Trump to the AG and move on...losing the house in

2022 is a real possibility and ask yourself if you really think that the average voter at this moment gives two shits about whether Trump is punished. Millions are out of work, losing their homes during winter and there are few shelters too,going hungry, losing businesses. 26 million people will lose unemployment on December 26th. We could see the government shut down in December. Americans voted on economic issues and because of the pandemic. They want to turn the page. We are all in here and political junkies...what we think about Trump is not what many others do...they wanted him gone, he is gone and now Congress needs to be all in about sending help to Americans. I hope we get the two senate seats or we are truly screwed. What would have happened had Roosevelt gone all in on investigating the prior administration instead of formulating the New Deal. We also play into Trump's hands if we go after him in the house. He is spoiling for a fight.

[LizBeth]

29. "leave Trump to the AG and move on..." Why do I keep having the same conversation, and the same

comment made. Let AG deal. I didn't say otherwise. What I said, was.... Let AG deal. That includes Biden not st4epping in and saying, meh.... lets move on. We have heard that language, and again, that is what I am saying no to.

Then you go on t tell me how the average voter does not care if Trump and republicans get away with AGAIN... not following rule, procedure or law, able to creathe chaos and calamity for all of us to live.

I am saying, .... No. We cannot allow that. And once again the conversation is going away from let AG and others deal with this.

I want to see NAACP throw out lawsuits. I want to see Trump being called for th4e rape trail. I want to see NYC continue. And all the r4est that becomes uncovered.

YES, I think it is important. Barr so abusing his position and DOJ and breaking laws. Cramming the SC. Yes, it at the very LEAST.... needs conversation.

[marble falls]

4. But can't we at least save the fighting until Jan 21 when Joe has the authority?

[edhopper]

17. His pick for AG is crucial

And that is coming well before Jan 20.

[Demsrule86]

20. And Republicans have to agree to his pick. Think about that. I would bet they will try to

make any pick pledge he/she won't go after Trump.

[marble falls]

24. That pick is extremely crucial. But he/she will have no authority until Jan 21 earliest ...

... telegraphing our punches reads well to our base, but informs our foes. Keep them off balance and guessing. I think Joe Biden is doing very well.

[LizBeth]

31. Ya, but Biden is making comments before and we are saying, we are listening.

[docgee]

5. He doesn't need to do anything.

Congress will investigate anything and everything, and send referrals to the DOJ. The DOJ can then prosecute at will. Input from Biden is not needed.

[Demsrule86]

14. Not if Congress wants to retain the House they won't and the Senate if we are lucky enough

to get it. We need to work on our now depression, pandemic, homelessness, fixing health care, shoring up social security which is running out of money etc. People voted for Biden to end division and get some stuff done. Almost 800,000 people lost their jobs this week. Trump is history. Let the states deal with him and Justice if he has not ended any shot with pardons.

[Ponietz]

30. No justice no peace no Democratic coalition in 2022 and Democracy dies

We voted for the rule of law and it’s now or never. Things aren’t going back to what they were before. How did letting the states deal with PPE work out? Confrontation is inevitable and best ASAP.

[LizBeth]

32. A LOT of the conversation I have with Democrats and especially the youth vote in University

Democrats. They are saying and have been saying just that.

I do not know why I am hearing all of a sudden that we need to bow our heads and quietly move forward, simply once again fixing Republican's messes and don't rock the boat. I am listening to young people scared to fuckin death for their future. They are not going to quietly go away, until 2022 simply to vote for m0ore of the same.

[Ponietz]

33. It's the latest big money talking point

Wall Street and MSM, at least tacitly, thrust the festering pustule upon us thinking Hillary wouldn’t be as good for profits. Did you see, two days ago, how GM reversed its position and is now willing to work with California’s air pollution standards? SMDH

[LizBeth]

34. But if anyone was paying attention they were fine with it back before 2017 change. They were cool

working with Calif and other companies too. So when Trump made that move was like a wtf, they were fine doing what they were suppose to. I do not know how that aligns with what you are talking about. I do not listen to MSN so I do not now what is being said. I do know the last couple days there have been many threads saying move on. I know because every time I read it, I say no. Lol. My young adult sons haven't said anything to me yet, but we are all not gonna quietly move on. We have writting fuckin' family off for the criminal, racist, disgusting behavior and support.

It cannot be as if nothing happened.

[PTWB]

6. Not gonna happen.

Trump will either pardon himself or resign and have Pence pardon him. There is 0 chance he leaves the Presidency without mitigating his Federal legal jeopardy.

Trump will say something like “I had to pardon myself and my entire administration to stop a Democrat [sic] witch hunt before it starts.” And none of his supporters will care. They’ll probably cheer him on.

It also lets Biden avoid any of the messiness that would come with his DOJ prosecuting his predecessor.

Trump’s legal problems will all be confined to the various states here he has committed crimes.

[randr]

7. The one event that brought the Germans to their senses

following the nazi reign were the Nuremberg trials. The crimes must be exposed and punishment inflicted before any healing takes place

[Demsrule86]

10. You will never bring Trumpers to their senses...And there were plenty of Germans who never

gave up their Nazi leanings.

[randr]

12. Hang a few and see what happens

[Demsrule86]

21. That is not possible, and you know it.

[Kaleva]

22. I think it was the destruction of Germany and the loss of hundreds of thousands of German civilians

Had the Allies did to Germany in WWI what they did in WWII, there may not have been a rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.

[Demsrule86]

8. I object to the way you framed this. Biden never said he would tell Justice what to do.

He said. He wanted an independent Justice , and the AG will decide.

[edhopper]

18. I know it's not either or

Just these are two possibilities

[Demsrule86]

23. I have to tell you I expect Trump to be pardoned by himself or by Pence as an acting president.

So I am thinking it will be up to the states. I am far more concerned about the Pandemic and the terrible economy. Trump is gone. Now our job is to prevent millions of Americans from starving and or dying needlessly of Covid...I am not being dramatic. This could happen.

[Demsrule86]

27. It is not Biden job to prosecute Trump. Justice will decided.

And Congressional hearing should focus on the pandemic and the economy...millions of Americans vote for Biden who ran on a unity message...send help to the people. Now I guess that is all I can say. I respect your opinion and some others here but I vehemently disagree. Imagine in 2022 if we lose the House and have not regained the Senate.

[fearnobush]

9. Lock him up

Nuff said.

[msongs]

13. repubs always complain dems are weak on crime. are they correct? nt

[xmas74]

25. He'll pardon himself

Or resign and have Pence do it. The Biden Administration has enough to do. Let the states take on Trump where the only pardon comes from the governor-and Cuomo will never pardon him

[stillcool]

26. I may be mistaken...

but when crimes are committed, investigations take place. If there is enough evidence charges are filed. End of story. Those people that we're supposed to be so afraid of angering can kiss it...or bring it. Whatever.

[handmade34]

28. Biden should do nothing

the AG will be, should be, independent and can do the right thing