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In reply to the discussion: How can anyone let this slide? [View all]ehrnst
(32,640 posts)80. So you think Biden won't choose an AG who is "strong?"
It appears you believe that you know better than anyone he appoints what is and isn't legally possible.
Are you a constitutional lawyer?
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I like that. Ex: Dejail -he needs to pay for all those sorting machines he destroyed
onetexan
Nov 2020
#104
I am no fan of doing things that will help Republicans. Send help to the people.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#11
You can't do both this time IMHO. I have said let justice handle it... but many will be pardoned.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#67
Yes, I am sure...it is this prodding and the subsequent 'message' voting that made sure
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#69
If Democrats do not have a strong Justice Dept, willing to turn over every rock, ....
kentuck
Nov 2020
#71
So you're convinced Biden will purposefully choose an AG who will blow off holding
ehrnst
Nov 2020
#75
I'm hoping he hires someone that understands the necesssity of knowing the facts...
kentuck
Nov 2020
#95
I remember the melt down. I wanted people to go to jail as well, because I lost my job as a result.
ehrnst
Nov 2020
#111
Did you find a sale on strawmen? You seem to have some very grave doubts about Democratic leadership
ehrnst
Nov 2020
#74
Republican administrations (national & state) have always been pro-death penalty
KS Toronado
Nov 2020
#38
Not mine, I hate those people and Trump in particular but state sanctioned murder is wrong.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#87
Once Biden's admin is sworn in and we have a new AG something can be done. Right now we know
onetexan
Nov 2020
#8
The SDNY crimes will be pardoned. So we are left with the State crimes. There will never
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#43
The AG can look into it as can states. I would be they will all be pardoned on the federal level.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#65
It is time to move forward with our policies and such which are quite popular...not backwards.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#15
He is going to be pardoned...so what will happen? Maybe New York will work we shall see.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#70
What I would say is those who may cause us to lose elections are always among us...not you
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#44
I find that what most people here assume are crimes committed as President...
brooklynite
Nov 2020
#17
In my experience, the line between policy choices and criminal activity by Elected Officials...
brooklynite
Nov 2020
#31
I think the only thing standing between Trump and jail are knowing the facts and the truth...
kentuck
Nov 2020
#33
I heard this during impeachment. And the Democrats clearly showed Trump's criminality and
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#55
I think so too...Policy and criminal behavior as you point out is blurry at best.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#45
So you honestly believe that he won't be prosecuted to the full extent of the law?
ehrnst
Nov 2020
#77
The administration won't participate in prosecutable action if they're as smart as I think.
jaxexpat
Nov 2020
#32
There is no such howling...and half the country wants Trump left alone. he should be charged in
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#46
Congress needs to address a national emergency and leave the prosecution to the AG and
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#86
It is not sweeping it under the rug and you can bet it will happen again now that they have
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#50
I think the leadership group of the party must concede to letting the AG off any reigns
LiberalLovinLug
Nov 2020
#98