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In reply to the discussion: President-elect Biden wary of Trump-focused investigations, sources say [View all]JohnnyRingo
(20,505 posts)89. He could let NY handle the hell he's due.
The Trump family probably left behind enough of a criminal trail in that state to put them away for years, if they're treated like any other people.
On the other hand, I'm sure republicans will start investigations of Joe Biden around inauguration day. Barrista anyone?
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President-elect Biden wary of Trump-focused investigations, sources say [View all]
brooklynite
Nov 2020
OP
I agree. If Biden had said this BEFORE the election the numbers might be different.
usaf-vet
Nov 2020
#55
Thanks for the great expansion of my same thoughts. I don't want to be a naysayer but...,
usaf-vet
Nov 2020
#138
I think Biden is saying this because it supports his pledge to unite Americans together. nt
pazzyanne
Nov 2020
#83
yes, it can happen here and already did-- post-GW Bush, post-GHW Bush, post-Nixon
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2020
#92
Well then they may have to be happy with Pres Haley if they wanna stay home.
oldsoftie
Nov 2020
#132
I do have one other thought. Please be careful about telling people you won't vote unless...
PatrickforO
Nov 2020
#142
Sometimes punishment sets the example so the other vermin crawl back under their rocks.
Tommymac
Nov 2020
#38
Agreed. To the extent federal prosecutions may interfere with critical focus on our climate crisis,
Magoo48
Nov 2020
#6
Do you have any data pointing to Black voters focusing on Trump's ethics as a voting reason?
brooklynite
Nov 2020
#11
Think whatever you would like to think, including the "thought" that the opinions of black voters,
RiverbendsJoe
Nov 2020
#66
tRump happened because Nixon & Reagan (Iran-Contra) & Bush were not held to account. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2020
#13
Yes, focus on fixing problems Covid #1, Electoral reform #2, tRump-Republicon lawlessness #3
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2020
#16
Great, let him go. Then when the next authoritarian comes along, one with a brain, he'll know
dem4decades
Nov 2020
#17
It's the President's job to make sure the laws are enforced - specifically tasked to do so...
PoliticAverse
Nov 2020
#79
I agree, however this does not mean that he should determine who should be prosecuted.
olegramps
Nov 2020
#139
+1. They keep walking, and we're the only ones who can hold them accountable to minimize
JudyM
Nov 2020
#145
How about just instructing your administration to fully cooperate with other investigations
Maeve
Nov 2020
#20
Trump needs to be investigated regardless of how 'wary' Biden might feel.
iscooterliberally
Nov 2020
#22
This isn't just about Trump. It's also about a president's ability to obstruct Congress.
Lonestarblue
Nov 2020
#25
Let NYS go after him for tax evasions. Congress needs to go after all his lawyers, Cabinet and WH...
machoneman
Nov 2020
#26
The installation of D. Trump into the White House by Russia was an act of war and the biggest ...
Botany
Nov 2020
#31
This issue will soon be moot when Trump pardons himself and everyone in his administration.
SunSeeker
Nov 2020
#33
That isn't the purpose of the presidency. Biden is right. It will be other parties that will go
still_one
Nov 2020
#34
First they shouldn't show their cards before inauguration, and the Georgia runoffs. Second it is
still_one
Nov 2020
#162
Where are all the posters saying that this is just an "opinion analysis, not a "report" when...
JoeOtterbein
Nov 2020
#43
Possibly because "those posters" understand the difference between editorial and objective reporting
LanternWaste
Nov 2020
#148
Lunacy at its highest -- Repubs break the law and are never held accountable --
JT45242
Nov 2020
#48
Joe will be the president. He makes the decisions. ( i can see some of his points) BUT
bluestarone
Nov 2020
#51
You have to remember that the political class will not be punished by the political class.
LiberalArkie
Nov 2020
#67
Well, then, his presidency has failed before it begins, and America will never heal
Fiendish Thingy
Nov 2020
#77
He can be wary as long as he doesn't stop them, or announce that there will be none.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#85
I sucked it up when Bush/Cheny got a pass, not this time. As someone else said earlier..
Hotler
Nov 2020
#86
I'm sick of the way we Democrats are so quick to forgive and forget the crimes against America and
Nitram
Nov 2020
#94
If Nixon had been held accountable, we wouldn't had Iran Contra or the crimes Bush committed,
Liberty Belle
Nov 2020
#101
Joe may not want his administration to be consumed by Trump investigations, but...
LudwigPastorius
Nov 2020
#106
You honestly think Trump sill stop seeking attention if he gets off scott free?
LiberalLovinLug
Nov 2020
#125
Her's got a tall order, fix this broken government after 4 years of a wrecking crew
Warpy
Nov 2020
#117
"One adviser said Biden has made it clear that he "just wants to move on."
notinkansas
Nov 2020
#121
Does this mean he gets away with crimes against humanity for locking
NoRoadUntravelled
Nov 2020
#124
George W. Bush got away with crime against humanity in the Middle East theater.
totodeinhere
Nov 2020
#137
And yet Republicans have no problem fabricating crimes and going after Democratic officials
NoRoadUntravelled
Nov 2020
#141
Obama had the same approach "to unite the country." It didn't happen.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Nov 2020
#140
The current Republican Party cannot be mollified by Democrats looking the other way.
NoRoadUntravelled
Nov 2020
#143
Sorry but not enforcing the law is why we are in such a mess. Dealbreaker as
usajumpedtheshark
Nov 2020
#155
President Biden can stay on the sidelines while attorneys go after the spineless bastard.
Maxheader
Nov 2020
#164