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alp227

(32,015 posts)
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 10:48 AM Aug 2020

U.S. Attorney General Barr says the left wants to tear down system

Source: Reuters

U.S. Attorney General William Barr mounted a partisan attack on the Democratic Party in an interview that aired Sunday, claiming the left believes in “tearing down the system” and pursues absolute victory as “a substitute for religion.”

Barr also told a Fox News TV host he was worried that an increase in mail-in voting could lead to a contested presidential election in November, sounding in on an issue often raised by U.S. President Donald Trump.

In an interview with conservative pundit Mark Levin, Barr said Democrats had pulled away from classic liberal values and now were akin to the “Rousseauian Revolutionary Party” aimed at destroying the institutions upon which the country was built.

“They’re not interested in compromise, they’re not interested in dialectic exchange of views. They’re interested in total victory,” Barr said of the left. “It’s a secular religion. It’s a substitute for a religion.”

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-barr/u-s-attorney-general-barr-says-the-left-wants-to-tear-down-system-idUSKCN25604Y

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U.S. Attorney General Barr says the left wants to tear down system (Original Post) alp227 Aug 2020 OP
He also called anti-fascists, fascists. Miguelito Loveless Aug 2020 #1
anti-fascists are "fascistic"? so then... agingdem Aug 2020 #21
Works for me. Miguelito Loveless Aug 2020 #39
It's sinking in Roy Rolling Aug 2020 #46
I am almost of the opinion that anything he touched, need to be burned Miguelito Loveless Aug 2020 #49
Projecting like a fucking IMAX dalton99a Aug 2020 #2
Good one! ananda Aug 2020 #4
This seems to be their strategy - tear down the major institutions, lie, cheat, rig the election onetexan Aug 2020 #17
+++ KPN Aug 2020 #34
That guy is delusional ....sheer projection Thekaspervote Aug 2020 #3
... but he knows the idiot factor of the US will listen to his instructions. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2020 #13
I've got your compromise right here: EarthFirst Aug 2020 #5
How is that even possible? Newest Reality Aug 2020 #6
We don't compromise with fascists. We destroy them. Efilroft Sul Aug 2020 #7
But he describes the Trumpublican Party to a T. rickyhall Aug 2020 #8
Partisan hack - nothing he says is worth anything Dem2 Aug 2020 #9
Yep, we would like to tear down a system Chainfire Aug 2020 #10
It's more than just a voice it's a willing co-conspirator. cstanleytech Aug 2020 #42
Projection bucolic_frolic Aug 2020 #11
I was gonna say the same thing. Lasher Aug 2020 #33
Yes, and SICK. elleng Aug 2020 #52
This asshole needs to be disbarred immediately and he needs to resign even faster. chowder66 Aug 2020 #12
He should be disbarred/kicked out ASAP. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2020 #14
He is obviously unwilling to uphold the constitution which has been apparent since he took chowder66 Aug 2020 #18
This "man" is evil and dangerous. He's been around Trump too long. Frustratedlady Aug 2020 #15
this is an impeachable offence. nt yaesu Aug 2020 #16
It would seem so ... but probably "doesn't rise to the KPN Aug 2020 #35
I will wait patiently until the day after the election but the House better be working behind the in2herbs Aug 2020 #19
Both Barr & Biden are practicing Catholics. I know Biden is, not certain about Barr. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2020 #20
He is known Opus Dei obamanut2012 Aug 2020 #24
Sad. Another known religious fanatic, interjecting his very opinionated feelings into the SWBTATTReg Aug 2020 #29
Yes, its a conspiracy pfitz59 Aug 2020 #60
Why is this crook allowed to free wheel with no restrictions? bucolic_frolic Aug 2020 #22
He's been "the fixer" since HW Bush administration. Zero morals or ethics. Should be dis-Barred. Evolve Dammit Aug 2020 #23
No, Billbo, This Donald is a Dem Aug 2020 #25
So says the one who is allowing the PINO to break the law w/ impunity right and left, and brings his SWBTATTReg Aug 2020 #26
If he believes this, it's a big problem. maxsolomon Aug 2020 #27
Well put. KPN Aug 2020 #37
Since when is it appropriate for the AG of the US to campaign for a president? Lonestarblue Aug 2020 #28
wrong again fatshit asshat: founders were deists, well wary of organized religion* bringthePaine Aug 2020 #30
So much wrong with that man. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #31
This is just getting insane. Barr isn't even trying to hide his fascist ideology ashredux Aug 2020 #32
Wait, I thought he was talking about the rethuglican party? cayugafalls Aug 2020 #36
RUMP (putin) definitely found the right MOTHERFUCKER bluestarone Aug 2020 #38
if projection works so well for Donald, why not try it, Barr RussBLib Aug 2020 #40
THIS Lock him up. Aug 2020 #41
"most of those mailings go to a lot of addresses where the people no longer live" LiberalLovinLug Aug 2020 #43
Repeal and replace Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #44
It is supposed to be the DOJ Mendocino Aug 2020 #45
Nonstop projection from the right. truthisfreedom Aug 2020 #47
ACCUSE THE OTHERS OF EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE DOING...... calclar Aug 2020 #48
He's obviously really sick. elleng Aug 2020 #50
The guy tearing down the system is accusing its only defenders of tearing down the system. 0nirevets Aug 2020 #51
#billBarr is talking about himself, Trump and Repugs. He is a dangerous man. riversedge Aug 2020 #53
they project everything they are doing samsingh Aug 2020 #54
State Dept., Intel Community, Postal Service all victims of the left. oasis Aug 2020 #55
Projection The Wizard Aug 2020 #56
Well, duh. I want to tear down the Trump system including Barr. marble falls Aug 2020 #57
Actually tearing down *THEIR* system doesn't sound like a bad idea! Initech Aug 2020 #58
Not the "system" Bill maxrandb Aug 2020 #59
Only problem is that there won't be a system to tear down once he's done with it. HotTeaBag Aug 2020 #61

agingdem

(7,840 posts)
21. anti-fascists are "fascistic"? so then...
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 11:21 AM
Aug 2020

Stable Genius>depraved sociopath
Honorable Bill Barr>amoral Trump enabler
Executive Privilege>criminal cover-up



Roy Rolling

(6,911 posts)
46. It's sinking in
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 02:24 PM
Aug 2020

Nobody wants to polish the 💩 that Trump leaves when he leaves. Citizens want the White House cleansed, sanitized, and fumigated. That’s some disease-ridden squatters working there now, remove all traces of their damage to democracy.

Miguelito Loveless

(4,458 posts)
49. I am almost of the opinion that anything he touched, need to be burned
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 03:52 PM
Aug 2020

After all, remember the supposed contents of the video tape.

onetexan

(13,035 posts)
17. This seems to be their strategy - tear down the major institutions, lie, cheat, rig the election
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 11:06 AM
Aug 2020

all the while they're clanging the bell saying Dems are doing it to change the narrative and steer the public's focus away from their crimes. Same thing they're doing in 2016 - they committed treasonous acts to steal the election, and continuing to do till now.

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
6. How is that even possible?
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 10:53 AM
Aug 2020

They are doing a fine job of tearing it down as we speak and they have been extremely successful. A wrecking crew meets a swarm of locusts and BAM!

That's the Nazi tactic again, (and again, and again). ALWAYS blame, with a straight face, your opponent for what you are actually doing.

While they do often project, this is strategy and intentional and using the playbook written long ago.

Efilroft Sul

(3,578 posts)
7. We don't compromise with fascists. We destroy them.
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 10:53 AM
Aug 2020

So, yes, we should accept nothing less than total victory to drive them from power and their abuse of it.

Chainfire

(17,526 posts)
10. Yep, we would like to tear down a system
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 10:56 AM
Aug 2020

where the AG is a political voice for a corrupt presidency. We would like to tear down a system where agency and department heads are chosen based solely upon their personal loyalty to the President. We would like to return lawmaking to the Congress and get rid of rule by royal decree. We would like to tear down a system that supports foreign intervention in our elections. To Republicans "compromise" means "our way or the highway."

The Republicans have been experimenting with a banana republic form of government, I would like to see it torn down, and burned to ash. In the past, I never liked Republicans, but in the last three years I have learned to hate the Party and it's supporters.

chowder66

(9,066 posts)
18. He is obviously unwilling to uphold the constitution which has been apparent since he took
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 11:10 AM
Aug 2020

the position and even more so now with his religious bullshit. It's blatant as ever.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
15. This "man" is evil and dangerous. He's been around Trump too long.
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 11:05 AM
Aug 2020

I can see that the Repukes are blaming Democrats of doing what they are, themselves, doing and relishing. I can't imagine any of them are truly Christians, including Pence, and are the ones trying to change our democracy and Constitution. I'm sure they all have their assignments and will willfully carry them out. None of them have the balls to stand up for themselves.

Competition is one thing. What they are playing is totally different and dangerous.

KPN

(15,642 posts)
35. It would seem so ... but probably "doesn't rise to the
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:38 PM
Aug 2020

level of impeachable” at least till January 3rd.

in2herbs

(2,945 posts)
19. I will wait patiently until the day after the election but the House better be working behind the
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 11:11 AM
Aug 2020

scenes on a Barr and trump impeachment that they will announce the day after the election.

SWBTATTReg

(22,100 posts)
29. Sad. Another known religious fanatic, interjecting his very opinionated feelings into the
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:14 PM
Aug 2020

entire constitutional process that is the US, known very well for its stand on freedom of religion, which obviously barr opposes, since he describes the democratic party as being 'anti-religious' and such other nonsense.

I went out there to read about Opus Dei. Yikes!

SWBTATTReg

(22,100 posts)
26. So says the one who is allowing the PINO to break the law w/ impunity right and left, and brings his
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:05 PM
Aug 2020

taint of religious bigotry to the forefront obviously when you hear barr keep bringing up religious this/religious that, in his constant nonsense that he spews up on an ongoing basis.

Ironic that barr is accusing others (other American citizens by the way) of refusing to compromise when barr's sdie won't even talk to the other side (barr and rump will have their own private meetings at the WH without democratic party members (weren't invited of course, as usual)), and besides, the other side (barr and rump's side) refuses to even budge an inch on their issue. It's my way or the highway. Look at Mark Meadows leaving the negotiations recently, another failure of his and rump and simply points out how these idiots react (by having a temper tantrum and stomping out of the room).

rump of course, immediately reacted w/ several illegal EOs since he can't get anything done.

The bitterness in my mouth to even think that that republicans are even trying to govern this country jointly (as might happen when one side has control of the purse string and the other side doesn't) is getting deeper and more distasteful.

Remember, these people would rather thrust an elbow in your face than sit down at the same table w/ you, and dictate terms to you instead of listening to reasonable counter-proposals.

maxsolomon

(33,284 posts)
27. If he believes this, it's a big problem.
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:11 PM
Aug 2020

If he doesn't, and he's saying this as political rhetoric, it's a big problem.

Once Trump found this asshole, I thought we were in trouble. We are.

Lonestarblue

(9,963 posts)
28. Since when is it appropriate for the AG of the US to campaign for a president?
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:13 PM
Aug 2020

Never. Barr needs to be sanctioned by Congress for unethical behavior. He deserves impeachment hearings, but that would play into Trump's hands at this stage.

bringthePaine

(1,727 posts)
30. wrong again fatshit asshat: founders were deists, well wary of organized religion*
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:14 PM
Aug 2020

*see Church of England, Holy Roman Empire, Islamic State, etc

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
31. So much wrong with that man.
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:17 PM
Aug 2020

He's warped. Damaged. From there all he is springs forth.

Many like him and they should never hold power of any kind.

ashredux

(2,603 posts)
32. This is just getting insane. Barr isn't even trying to hide his fascist ideology
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:26 PM
Aug 2020

These guys are evil and dangerous

“They’re not interested in compromise, they’re not interested in dialectic exchange of views. They’re interested in total victory,” Barr said of the left. “

Classic projection

cayugafalls

(5,639 posts)
36. Wait, I thought he was talking about the rethuglican party?
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:46 PM
Aug 2020

My bad. Barr is a fucking tool, Levin is an idiot enabler and should be tried for treason after Biden wins.

bluestarone

(16,900 posts)
38. RUMP (putin) definitely found the right MOTHERFUCKER
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:57 PM
Aug 2020

To be his AG. IF they win in NOV. it will be by the BIGGEST FUCKING CHEAT this country has ever seen!!! It will take MORE than riots in the streets after that i'm afraid!!! FUCKING traitors ALL of them!!!

RussBLib

(9,006 posts)
40. if projection works so well for Donald, why not try it, Barr
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 12:58 PM
Aug 2020

Just accuse the "other" of what you are doing.

It seems, to me, like that is easy to spot. Perhaps most GOP'ers see it too, but they are impressed by the sheer audacity of it.

Lock him up.

(6,925 posts)
41. THIS
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 01:50 PM
Aug 2020

Since 40 years, Republicans constitute a gangster regime with the help of Fox News and hate radio.

RICO THE TRUMPS AND THEIR ACCOMPLICES

LiberalLovinLug

(14,169 posts)
43. "most of those mailings go to a lot of addresses where the people no longer live"
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 02:13 PM
Aug 2020

Really?

Most of them?

How can he get away with such blatant lies?

calclar

(55 posts)
48. ACCUSE THE OTHERS OF EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE DOING......
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 03:39 PM
Aug 2020

CLASSIC MOVE WHEN YOU'RE REALLY ON THE DEFENSIVE....PLAY LIKE YOU'RE ACTUALLY ON OFFENCE.

0nirevets

(391 posts)
51. The guy tearing down the system is accusing its only defenders of tearing down the system.
Mon Aug 10, 2020, 04:40 PM
Aug 2020

Barr is a lunatic and a right-wing religious fruit loop.

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