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Chainfire

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17. It would be best

Mon Apr 27, 2020, 06:23 AM

Apr 2020

To just leave Trump to the garbage pile of history.

Biden should install an AG that follows the law, and then let him or her do their job. If states need to prosecute him for crimes, he should not interfere.

Persecuting Trump would only extend the pain. We need to get over the "lock her up" mentality.

I think Biden will do the right thing.

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Question: Do you think Biden will "Look forward, not backward" when it comes to prosecuting Trump? [View all] tecelote Apr 2020 OP

I am so hoping he does NOT do a Gerald Ford. TruckFump Apr 2020 #1

Sadly, I think he will let Trump off scot-free. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #39

+1 area51 Apr 2020 #47

I think he will too Bettie Apr 2020 #59

Actually, the "looking forward rather than back" statement is associated with Obama, not Ford, thesquanderer Apr 2020 #46

I know who said it. That's not the issue TruckFump Apr 2020 #52

Bush Sr as well NewJeffCT Apr 2020 #53

Yes. And this MUST NOT happen anymore. For two big reasons... thesquanderer Apr 2020 #56

Biden would have so much else to do treestar Apr 2020 #2

This is closer to reality HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #29

Yes. We will need to seek justice, but most of it may have to be Hortensis Apr 2020 #34

Don't take this the wrong way, but: name a SPECIFIC Statute on which you could charge Trump? brooklynite Apr 2020 #3

Emoluments tecelote Apr 2020 #5

The Penalty is a civil fine of $5,000... brooklynite Apr 2020 #7

How about Extorion? tecelote Apr 2020 #12

Yes. The emoluments fines should be levied. tecelote Apr 2020 #15

per violation? NewJeffCT Apr 2020 #54

Excellent point! tecelote Apr 2020 #58

Obstruction of Justice. rateyes Apr 2020 #6

Unreported hush payments made for political purpose - violation of elections finance laws Tom Rinaldo Apr 2020 #27

Tax fraud would be an obvious choice. tinrobot Apr 2020 #37

Homicide. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #42

There are investigations in progress. They should not necessarily be rendered moot if Trump loses thesquanderer Apr 2020 #43

He may not prosecute Trump directly dansolo Apr 2020 #4

What fucking presidential immunity? Solomon Apr 2020 #21

It's a right-wing fantasy. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #44

Presidential "immunity" is a Justice Department policy to not prosecute sitting presidents JHB Apr 2020 #23

The Constitution prohibits such immunity, and there is no such statute. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #45

But neither Trump nor the Republicans will move to change it... JHB Apr 2020 #49

??? No, once he's out he no longer even has the pretense of immunity. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #50

That's what I said originally. What was your beef with it? JHB Apr 2020 #51

I misread your 2nd post. "no longer applies" lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #60

No problem. Have a good day JHB Apr 2020 #61

The DOJ stated that NewJeffCT Apr 2020 #55

Yes, but there's no way it's going to change under Trump... JHB Apr 2020 #57

If tRump family gang is not punished hard, Greed Over People will try again. But Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #8

If tRump family gang is not punished hard, Greed Over People will try again. tecelote Apr 2020 #13

I'm not holding my breath on justice being served. Solly Mack Apr 2020 #9

Agreed blueinredohio Apr 2020 #10

There will be a call for national healing... bluecollar2 Apr 2020 #11

Not likely..Imho.. Maxheader Apr 2020 #14

Democrats have to clean up messes Republicans leave behind, as usual. betsuni Apr 2020 #16

It would be best Chainfire Apr 2020 #17

History alone will be the ultimate prosecution in regards to Trump's own 42bambi Apr 2020 #18

It would be untenable to let an entire crime family off the hook. Chemisse Apr 2020 #19

Totally agree! tecelote Apr 2020 #20

What's needed isn't necessarily prosecution but full, unobstructed investigations... JHB Apr 2020 #22

Right: Investigations that will take place in the House, DOJ, and (gods willing) a Dem Senate Hekate Apr 2020 #82

Glenn Kirshner has a plan for that. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #24

There is no evidence that justice will prevail. theaocp Apr 2020 #25

Here come the purity tests. HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #26

Lmaoooooo. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2020 #28

Democrats would have to win big in the Senate and House JI7 Apr 2020 #30

By then I think everyone, not the lease being Joe Biden, will Steelrolled Apr 2020 #31

It Might Be Best, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #32

Best reply so far. Let him get swarmed while Biden fixes the mess. nolabear Apr 2020 #71

If I were him.... Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #33

OrangeAnus will not be prosecuted for his crimes Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #35

Why not just let New York do the honors? Send him to Rikers for tax fraud. tinrobot Apr 2020 #36

I don't think it will matter Takket Apr 2020 #38

He will look forward for sure Beringia Apr 2020 #40

Depends on who he gets for Attorney General? kentuck Apr 2020 #41

One reason I want Warren as VP is for her to be there to exert pressure in the other direction. nt thesquanderer Apr 2020 #48

He should start by handing that off to his Attorney General. MineralMan Apr 2020 #62

Obama deluding himself into thinking he was being "post-partisan" Azathoth Apr 2020 #63

no, racist white people gave us Trump JI7 Apr 2020 #64

That doesn't refute what I said Azathoth Apr 2020 #66

the penalty is through elections. majority of white people voted for Bush and trump JI7 Apr 2020 #67

Tell that to several past governors of Illinois Azathoth Apr 2020 #73

white people keep electing McConnell JI7 Apr 2020 #80

I think if Trump loses, Barr will have pardons at the ready for Trump to cover everyone but himself, Celerity Apr 2020 #65

Late to the party, but if Biden DOESN'T hold the entire gang (plus enablers) accountable, not_the_one Apr 2020 #68

Great response. tecelote Apr 2020 #72

I agree Bettie Apr 2020 #79

Of course. If he wins the country will be facing so many serious problems Trump will become an jalan48 Apr 2020 #69

Definitely not too early to begin thinking about this. It would be a Enoki33 Apr 2020 #70

I think, as Dems do, he will say any prosecution of a Republican will only cause more harm. kairos12 Apr 2020 #74

Better do both n/t RussBLib Apr 2020 #75

I would think most Americans would like trump and other GOP held accountable rockfordfile Apr 2020 #76

The president does not prosecute anyone...the AG should look into it. And we are Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #77

Probably. aikoaiko Apr 2020 #78

Answer: Don't put this all on Biden. If Pelosi still runs the House... Hekate Apr 2020 #81

Without the left complaining that he is not the Second Coming of Christ? tecelote Apr 2020 #83

How shall I put this? Hekate Apr 2020 #84

Obama was the best President in my long lifetime. tecelote Apr 2020 #85

The one does not deny the other. LanternWaste Apr 2020 #86