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In reply to the discussion: Why Barr did what he did: [View all]NoMoreRepugs
(10,638 posts)16. He helped save the Repug party after Iran Conta with
Poppy Bush and is trying to do it again. In the history written by Repug loyalists he will be a patriot and defender of freedom.
They've managed to create a bizzaroworld where Reagan almost became a saint and is memorialized as this incredible leader versus the reality of reading off prepared index cards in meetings so he would have something to say other than "want a jellybean?"
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"But I think his FedSoc ideals are what drives him to violate his professional and legal oaths"
Texin
May 2019
#36
These people that think latching on to Donnie's coattails will get them somewhere...
llmart
May 2019
#4
I'm afraid you're right. So long as folks have "Survivor" and the Kardashians, who cares?
Texin
May 2019
#38
"it will haunt him for the rest of his life and be the headline on his obituary notice. "
Perseus
May 2019
#11
#1 reason - he's involved with Russia too and has been promised much for his fealty.
lark
May 2019
#12
and by repeating the 'deep state' and 'spy' bullshit he apparently is another dottohead
certainot
May 2019
#39
Barr applied to do it, was interviewed to do it, nominated and confirmed to do it.
Freethinker65
May 2019
#18
He is impervious to criticism and loves the headlines. We know that from his past behavior.
Pepsidog
May 2019
#19
He must be... He can't be so in denial that he doesn't recognize how others see him.
hlthe2b
May 2019
#26
I want him impeached. I want the DC bar and any others he belongs to to pull his law license.
hlthe2b
May 2019
#20
Lying and obstructing congress in your official legal capacity should do the trick.
Chin music
May 2019
#33