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Laura PourMeADrink

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17. Remember a legal expert saying at the time that if he couldn't be convicted in a

Wed Apr 28, 2021, 06:42 AM

Apr 2021

Political setting, i.e. impeachment, they doubted a prosecutor would try him in a court where the rules are stricter.

That said, thought more evidence would come to light uncovering his involvement before it happened. Like direct orders to make sure the Capitol was not protected. Or direct instructions to the right wind groups.

But he is a slimy bastard. It was all probably done with his wink and nod. That it came off at all probably only served to boost his ego.

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I'm beginning to think Trump will never be charged with a crime [View all] helpisontheway Apr 2021 OP

Unfortunately, I don't think he will be charged with the insurrection, or incitement. I think there JohnSJ Apr 2021 #1

Remember a legal expert saying at the time that if he couldn't be convicted in a Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #17

I've always said he won't be tried in a federal court xmas74 Apr 2021 #48

If Democrats want to reduce the chances tRump will run in 2024 Best_man23 Apr 2021 #34

It's a well known fact in political circles in Missouri xmas74 Apr 2021 #47

I don't think he'll be charged with anything either. nt Raine Apr 2021 #2

I think under Merrick Garland it will be very carefully done, duforsure Apr 2021 #3

It isn't just about federal crimes, gab13by13 Apr 2021 #21

You realize that when a DA retires, they don't toss out all the cases his office was working on? brooklynite Apr 2021 #53

This StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #29

Trump is expert at not leaving evidence he's personally responsible for anything. Kablooie Apr 2021 #4

We disagree. I think he's going to die in prison mahina Apr 2021 #5

You're forgetting the Georgia phone calls... AZ8theist Apr 2021 #6

And many other cases there will be plenty of evidence against the former guy, duforsure Apr 2021 #11

He'll never be charged for that. Calista241 Apr 2021 #52

Which recordings are you referring to? Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #19

I'm guessing, gab13by13 Apr 2021 #23

The calls to... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #24

Billionaires are modern Gods, they can't be charged criminally nt Habitation Apr 2021 #7

...or be audited by the IRS. gab13by13 Apr 2021 #25

I really hope your wrong but I am afraid you might be right. Sad but True UCmeNdc Apr 2021 #8

Beginning to believe? Dorian Gray Apr 2021 #9

Right with you friend Maine Abu El Banat Apr 2021 #10

Ok.... Had to go back and fnd your post from earlier!!!! I cant Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #62

Yes!!!!! Maine Abu El Banat Apr 2021 #64

You're a genius!!!! DM me when you have another big scoop!!! Lol Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #65

Some historians will record... kentuck Apr 2021 #12

Financial shenanigans will bring him down. Gonna be a thing 634-5789 Apr 2021 #13

But can't he just say an accountant was responsible for this and that? Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #20

Nope, his signature says he agrees to the content. 634-5789 Apr 2021 #35

Well someone at IRS has been a slacker for all these years. Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #37

I see that president Biden wants to gab13by13 Apr 2021 #45

Funny I've been always envisioning a whole division just working Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #60

Definitely agree! blueinredohio Apr 2021 #14

If he's charged it has to be a good, solid case and not seem nitpicky Buckeyeblue Apr 2021 #15

Sorry, had to laugh. You are right... But the bar's pretty high, ey Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #26

Well George Bush is a war criminal... Luciferous Apr 2021 #38

Technically you are correct, gab13by13 Apr 2021 #46

As an ex-President it's highly unlikely he will underpants Apr 2021 #16

Let's give Mr Garland time friend Duncanpup Apr 2021 #18

What's always seemed underreported to me... Re financial Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #28

he has only been out of office 98 days, give it all some time nt Celerity Apr 2021 #22

The state crimes have been going on longer. gab13by13 Apr 2021 #27

I am by nature a hyper-critical person, but even I am going to patient on this all. Celerity Apr 2021 #30

This. nt Atticus Apr 2021 #32

Mueller provided a path to 10 counts of ooj and nothing is being done about it Fullduplexxx Apr 2021 #31

I am hoping he will just die. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2021 #33

I've never thought for moment he would be. We have a tiered justice system here. Autumn Apr 2021 #36

But is there a distinction between amoral political Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #39

Isn't committing war crimes breaking actual specific laws? Are there specific laws Autumn Apr 2021 #40

Yep, in Malaysia. That's the exact reason why so many if us think they get Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #44

Calley was originally given a life sentence here and only served only three-and-a-half Autumn Apr 2021 #55

I agree. The sonovabitch will get away with it. Paladin Apr 2021 #41

There is tons of evidence to bring a myriad of charges against trump and kacekwl Apr 2021 #42

We don't rush indictments to make base voters happy brooklynite Apr 2021 #43

I'm sure that you are correct but, gab13by13 Apr 2021 #49

And the City of Palm Beach changed its mind on the restriction... brooklynite Apr 2021 #51

I still have hope. There's tons of stuff to go through in the NYSD electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #50

It hasn't even been 100 days, why so impatient? Fiendish Thingy Apr 2021 #54

Our history of not punishing Republican crimes Goodheart Apr 2021 #56

That won't stop M$M from reporting what deep trouble he might be in. GoodRaisin Apr 2021 #57

He's skated and successfully avoided charges and justice his entire life. Golden Raisin Apr 2021 #58

Agreed. Except, I've came down hard on that conclusion past few weeks... msfiddlestix Apr 2021 #59

Welcome to reality greenjar_01 Apr 2021 #61

If he goes without prison I will be vastly pissed off. BSdetect Apr 2021 #63