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In reply to the discussion: Is DOJ hamstrung? I'm not sure under Garland's leadership that accountability and prosecution [View all]budkin
(6,698 posts)1. Seriously. It seems like they are completely inert
We only get statements saying how they are going to do this and that but never do anything.
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Is DOJ hamstrung? I'm not sure under Garland's leadership that accountability and prosecution [View all]
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
OP
They are not required to give us updates. They are there doing their job! And it takes time
PortTack
Sep 2021
#6
Maybe DOJ needs a point person then, because we're running out of justice and perhaps democracy.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#15
I agree. They are competent career people. But there has been limited action.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#10
Yeah and we were going to close Guantanamo too. Nobody is above the law seems a joke.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#13
We need to name names. Who the hell is calling these shots? It ain't We the people.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#35
I think Biden appointed Garland specifically because he wouldn't do anything that might look
Poiuyt
Sep 2021
#24
If that's true, and it well might be, it is potentially democracy-breaking. If DOJ is reduced to
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#36
They're busy printing up parking and jaywalking tickets for the traitors to plead to.
NBachers
Sep 2021
#33
So far it sure feels that way. Most of the country has moved on, and the hearings aren't even news.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#37
Oh woe is me, oh gloom and doom, the world is ending. Well done you: there's like twodozen people...
Hekate
Sep 2021
#40
pretty darn close; read the Rules. I don't think Buddha or DU would like that
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#45
When operating properly, DoJ doesn't "announce" who or what it is investigating...
Wounded Bear
Sep 2021
#42