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babylonsister

(171,099 posts)
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 05:53 AM Jul 2022

Chuck Todd Wonders If 'The Country Can Handle' Prosecuting Trump

We can't afford not to 'handle' this. The toothpaste is out of the tube.

https://crooksandliars.com/2022/07/chuck-todd-wonders-if-country-can-handle

Chuck Todd Wonders If 'The Country Can Handle' Prosecuting Trump
NBC host Chuck Todd wondered on Sunday if the American people can "handle" the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
By David — July 10, 2022


NBC host Chuck Todd wondered on Sunday if the American people can "handle" the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.


During an interview with Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MA), Todd said that charging Trump might be too harsh for "the country."

"Do you think he should be charged with a crime?" Todd asked Hogan.

"I think that's for the Justice Department to decide," Hogan replied.

"Do you think the country can handle prosecuting a former president?" Todd wondered.

"Yeah, I'm not sure they can," Hogan opined. "But I think no man is above the law so if that's where the facts lead, that's what has to happen."

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Chuck Todd Wonders If 'The Country Can Handle' Prosecuting Trump (Original Post) babylonsister Jul 2022 OP
Well it's not like we didn't know which side Chuck Emile Jul 2022 #1
Always having tRumpie photos in the background is a dead giveaway. KS Toronado Jul 2022 #17
I'm wondering if the country can . . . peggysue2 Jul 2022 #2
That's was my thought samplegirl Jul 2022 #3
He's just Hstch05 Jul 2022 #4
Well, Chuckles has always been out of touch. IMO he is a journalistic hack. nt Tommymac Jul 2022 #19
The country can't handle Chuck Todd. rubbersole Jul 2022 #23
Can it handle the rule of law? BeyondGeography Jul 2022 #5
We can no longer go around treating Trump like he's radioactive/toxic. no_hypocrisy Jul 2022 #6
The Embarrassing Relative Sweeney Won't Talk About Says Whut? nt smb Jul 2022 #7
Better than it can if he is not prosecuted. Ask the next obvious question, Chuck. elias7 Jul 2022 #8
Chuck is qualified for NOTHING except reporting obituaries in some Dumbfuckistan Murika shithole maxrandb Jul 2022 #9
Or reporting on the White House "soup of the day." sop Jul 2022 #13
The country MORE likely IMHO can't handle him not being sent to the big house! Brainfodder Jul 2022 #10
though asking someone what they think is not the same as telling people what you think. n/t thesquanderer Jul 2022 #11
Can the country handle it? Aussie105 Jul 2022 #12
"Indicting Trump will not tear the country apart. NOT indicting Trump will." sop Jul 2022 #14
Chuck.....just go away! ashredux Jul 2022 #15
Americans desperately need to witness justice for the slob SheltieLover Jul 2022 #16
This country can't handle a pandemic or Nazis IronLionZion Jul 2022 #18
Can the Country/Democracy SURVIVE not prosecuting TFG IS the real question that should be asked. Tommymac Jul 2022 #20
Hogan gave the perfect answer. Screw Chuck Todd judesedit Jul 2022 #21
Only Chuck Tool would ask such a dumb question SouthernDem4ever Jul 2022 #22
We can very well handle putting a career criminal and traitor on trial.R snowflakes will just have Pepsidog Jul 2022 #24
This country will not survive if Trump is not prosecuted. nt doc03 Jul 2022 #25
Chuck Todd wonders if the country should blow off Trump's multiple crimes Zambero Jul 2022 #26
chuckieToad obviously one of the 123million NoMoreRepugs Jul 2022 #27
Fuck Chuck Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #28
*Raises hand* I can Chuck!! I can!! Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #29
I'm sure there are worse things than prosecuting a criminal president Ohioboy Jul 2022 #30
with a legal team like ghouliani, jenna ellis, lin wood and sidney powell.... Gato Moteado Jul 2022 #31
And many wonder the exact opposite. kentuck Jul 2022 #32
The proper question can the county survive if he isn't prosecuted RAB910 Jul 2022 #33
Conservatives: "Hmmm, back a washed up loser or switch to DeSantis? Oh, Oh....I know that one!" dameatball Jul 2022 #34
Please fire Chuckie Todd LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #35
Kick ck4829 Jul 2022 #36

peggysue2

(10,843 posts)
2. I'm wondering if the country can . . .
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 06:05 AM
Jul 2022

handle Chuck Todd much longer? We might put that to the court of public opinion, along with Andrea Mitchell.

I don't know Chuckles, do you think the country (the majority) can handle a political atmosphere where a man who attempted to topple the United States government walks free and clear?

And no, Ms. Mitchell, that is not hearsay.

At least Hogan gives a nod to the rule of law.

samplegirl

(11,504 posts)
3. That's was my thought
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 06:10 AM
Jul 2022

we need to get rid of all these wushu washy pundits that still prop up the orange lump.

Hstch05

(219 posts)
4. He's just
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 06:16 AM
Jul 2022

The worst. The false equivalencies he pushes every day in order to look like he's impartial has made. him ineffective and dishonestly out of touch.

no_hypocrisy

(46,216 posts)
6. We can no longer go around treating Trump like he's radioactive/toxic.
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 06:30 AM
Jul 2022

Akin to prosecuting Roy Cohn, his mentor.

Remember that Cohn was finally taken down by being disbarred. And everyone fled from him when he lost his MoJo.

It will be difficult and painful and perhaps time-consuming. But Trump can be prosecuted.

elias7

(4,027 posts)
8. Better than it can if he is not prosecuted. Ask the next obvious question, Chuck.
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 06:46 AM
Jul 2022

You should wonder if the country can handle not prosecuting Trump, not following the rule of law, not acknowledging the utterly seditious activities he engaged in. For what, Chuck? For the feelings of the snowflakes who can’t handle the truth? Are those brain dead idiots to be prioritized in your America? What friggin planet do you live on?

maxrandb

(15,362 posts)
9. Chuck is qualified for NOTHING except reporting obituaries in some Dumbfuckistan Murika shithole
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 06:46 AM
Jul 2022
"Gertrude Alflin, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Some say she was a woman of tremendous faith, attending church every morning. Others say that she was really a cruel woman who hated her family. Reports are that she became more of a homebody when the love of her life, Bernard, passed away several years ago, although some have questioned her whereabouts at the time of his death. In lieu of flowers, the family have asked that you play a Bingo Card in her honor at the Tuesday Afternoon VFW Post Bingo Game, but some people say that this would only encourage gambling.

She'll be laid to rest at Shady Grove Cemetery and Drive-Thru on Monday, although some have said it will be Wednesday."

"Back to you Andrea..."

Brainfodder

(6,423 posts)
10. The country MORE likely IMHO can't handle him not being sent to the big house!
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 06:50 AM
Jul 2022

I'd prefer he be double gored simultaneously by bulls charging in opposite directions at this point over nothing.


Aussie105

(5,444 posts)
12. Can the country handle it?
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 07:15 AM
Jul 2022

No, that is the wrong question.
The country NEEDS it, REQUIRES it to right the wrongs of the recent past!

It would lead to a rebirth of the country's moral code. A psychological refreshment.

Moral men would be able to hold their heads up high and be proud once again, and the others . . . well, they'd be wise to keep their mouths shut!

IronLionZion

(45,547 posts)
18. This country can't handle a pandemic or Nazis
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 08:00 AM
Jul 2022

yet here we are.

so let's try prosecuting Trump and see what happens.

Tommymac

(7,263 posts)
20. Can the Country/Democracy SURVIVE not prosecuting TFG IS the real question that should be asked.
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 08:04 AM
Jul 2022

Chuck is a 100% bought and paid for corporate 1% M$M tool.

Pepsidog

(6,254 posts)
24. We can very well handle putting a career criminal and traitor on trial.R snowflakes will just have
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 08:20 AM
Jul 2022

to deal with it or have their asses put in the defendant’s chair.

Zambero

(8,974 posts)
26. Chuck Todd wonders if the country should blow off Trump's multiple crimes
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 08:26 AM
Jul 2022

In baseball terms, four balls pitched to a batter gets you onto first base

Ball One - Bill Barr's misrepresentation of the Mueller Report
Ball Two - Impeachment #1 acquittal by the U.S. Senate
Ball Three - Impeachment #2 acquittal by the U.S. Senate
Ball Four - DOJ chooses not to prosecute despite overwhelming evidence of January 6th involvement

IF the latter occurs, TFG is escorted to first base, "exonerated" of any wrongdoing. He and his followers are "justifiably aggrieved" by the witch hunt that Dear Leader was subjected to. What better set-up for a third presidential run. If TFG rounds the bases and "scores" the presidency, he can thank the corrupt system that he refers to so often. Of course, in this particular context, said accusation would be one more confession, but too late. Too late for the country, and too late for democracy, as an autocratic president has proven multiple times to be above the law. The fascist agenda, aided and abetted by a radicalized Supreme Court, can and will proceed full speed ahead. IF the Chuck Todds of the world have their way.

Ohioboy

(3,248 posts)
30. I'm sure there are worse things than prosecuting a criminal president
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 08:33 AM
Jul 2022

For example, not prosecuting could lead to more of the same problems Trump created. We have to get back to the Constitution and the peaceful transfer of power. The only way back is to prosecute those who caused a non- peaceful transfer.

Gato Moteado

(9,879 posts)
31. with a legal team like ghouliani, jenna ellis, lin wood and sidney powell....
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 08:35 AM
Jul 2022

...this should be quicker than the chauvin trial to prove his guilt.

let's do this.

dameatball

(7,400 posts)
34. Conservatives: "Hmmm, back a washed up loser or switch to DeSantis? Oh, Oh....I know that one!"
Mon Jul 11, 2022, 09:03 AM
Jul 2022

The demise of Trump will be fun to watch, at least for a while. There will probably be some ugliness stemmimg from it. I do not believe that it will linger as long as Repugs discover that there is an equally horrific option they can rally behind. They will shell out for a new boat flag and be on their way.

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