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lunatica

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8. What about all the representatives who
Mon May 18, 2020, 03:06 PM
May 2020

are illegally profiting and making laws to sidestep any barriers in their way? If Burr is being held accountable for insider trading then why not everyone else who does the same thing? My argument is about going after felonious activities. These are activities that mostly Republicans wear like a badge of honor.

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no JI7 May 2020 #1
It can be done through third party ads lunatica May 2020 #4
I favor this too. Mike 03 May 2020 #2
Totally disagree. As much as trump deserves it, it's a bad precedent to go after previous admins for Hoyt May 2020 #3
Did I say to go after anyone who hasn't lunatica May 2020 #5
And those members of Senate are under investigation, as they should be. Hoyt May 2020 #10
So why not bring it into the public's awareness through lunatica May 2020 #13
For one, we have some folks with baggage too, although not as many. Plus, Congressfolks will get it Hoyt May 2020 #14
Biden should not get involved. shockey80 May 2020 #7
This is an approach that makes sense to me Mike 03 May 2020 #9
Sorry Hoyt, this SOB needs made an example of and all his shithead accomplices! Brainfodder May 2020 #11
No, this is different uponit7771 May 2020 #19
No messages. They could be distorted and used against us. Mr. Ected May 2020 #6
What about all the representatives who lunatica May 2020 #8
Oh, don't get me wrong, I will be incensed if we don't prosecute every stinking one of them Mr. Ected May 2020 #12
Biden should not have sent the message "no pardons". Why give up a NCjack May 2020 #15
Biden needs to win the election right now lunatica May 2020 #18
Good point. But, I think he is dealing with kamikaze Republicans. nt NCjack May 2020 #23
His pledge to maintain an INDEPENDENT Justice Dept. goes a long way. Thunderbeast May 2020 #16
Anyone guilty of wrongdoing need to be investigated and prosecuted. LiberalFighter May 2020 #17
No. He should focus on healthcare, the economy, and the virus failures. SoonerPride May 2020 #20
Just add my suggestion to the list lunatica May 2020 #21
Emphasizing investigations and prosecutions is red meat to our base SoonerPride May 2020 #22
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