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Richard D

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44. This sucks.

Wed Jun 2, 2021, 12:58 PM

Jun 2021

Transparency and accountability. Crimes need punishment. Without that, the new normalcy becomes one in which heinous crimes at the highest level of government become acceptable.

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The Biden team is making terrible excuses for keeping Trump's secrets buried [View all] Nevilledog Jun 2021 OP

WTH??? FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #1

+1000 We can't have any normalcy if we let the crooks go. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #9

--- same bullshit reasoning as when Ford gave Nixon a full pardon 3Hotdogs Jun 2021 #115

I trust this POTUS. I'm certain there is a very good reason they are doing this. secondwind Jun 2021 #2

"I trust this POTUS" Botany Jun 2021 #13

I am doubtful. Why would they be talking about 'restoring normalcy'. Doesn't sound like they are triron Jun 2021 #40

I trust Joe and A.G. Merrick Garland on this. Botany Jun 2021 #47

I feel the same way. secondwind Jun 2021 #66

Joe not only was a sentor but he was a law professor for number of years too. Botany Jun 2021 #78

Remember those DOJ people outside MyOwnPeace Jun 2021 #86

And Joe and Merrick know things PatSeg Jun 2021 #89

This is an excellent point, and one that's easy to overlook. ShazzieB Jun 2021 #91

Prosecutors don't publicly reveal all their evidence PatSeg Jun 2021 #97

Joe, Merrick, and the K-Bomb know the law. Botany Jun 2021 #94

I agree PatSeg Jun 2021 #98

I trust the Biden administration to get this right Cymande Jun 2021 #118

Yes PatSeg Jun 2021 #119

Thanks I am very glad to be here. Cymande Jun 2021 #120

I know how you feel PatSeg Jun 2021 #121

"Return to normalcy" was the theme of Herbert Hoover's term in office Griefbird Jun 2021 #85

No--actually it was W.G. Harding's campaign slogan... slumcamper Jun 2021 #101

So you are saying Trump's tax returns and Barr's memos are being used in the Grand Jury Maraya1969 Jun 2021 #100

Isn't that what the GQP meme has been since 2016? usaf-vet Jun 2021 #41

What? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #108

There is a very good reason why they are doing this. KS Toronado Jun 2021 #67

President Biden, what could you be thinking? CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2021 #3

YES!!! TRANSPARENCY. x1,000,000,000. No "Normalcy" Things are NOT NORMAL and must be dealt with. Evolve Dammit Jun 2021 #33

Per the above article...... KS Toronado Jun 2021 #70

We are in the dark until actions occur. Just hope we don't do what DOJ did after Bush/Cheney. Nuthin Evolve Dammit Jun 2021 #80

+1 orangecrush Jun 2021 #103

+1 orangecrush Jun 2021 #104

+1,000,000 Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #109

A terrible miscalculation on the Biden teams' part.p Boomerproud Jun 2021 #4

This is a "sources say" article, I'd like to hear the "...re-litigating past battles..." from Biden uponit7771 Jun 2021 #5

Bingo! marble falls Jun 2021 #15

Well, the CNN info says the source is Democratic KPN Jun 2021 #49

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2021 #60

I agree. bamagal62 Jun 2021 #6

I Agree, Ma'am The Magistrate Jun 2021 #7

Trump's Tax returns ScratchCat Jun 2021 #8

I want to see IRS personnel go down as well IF fraud is found jimfields33 Jun 2021 #20

The IRS is going after drumpf since 2012 for a $72M "refund" it did not "qualify" for... Justice matters. Jun 2021 #71

Holy crap! What happened to force it from bank account? jimfields33 Jun 2021 #87

So trump said he's been audited every year. Michael Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #110

I don't understand the DOJ piece at all. Perhaps you can explain it to me KPN Jun 2021 #51

This thread is an excellent example of the point I made elsewhere StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #10

It's a good point. Some DUers definately have their 'slip showing'. marble falls Jun 2021 #18

Hmmm ... food for thought for sure. KPN Jun 2021 #52

I was referring to Jason Johnson, whom people in the thread I linked attacked for criticizing Biden StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #59

Ah ... I missed the link. Thx! KPN Jun 2021 #63

Primary source? frazzled Jun 2021 #11

Good question! Budi Jun 2021 #17

Corruption, criminal conspiracy, insurrection, treason are not normal. dalton99a Jun 2021 #12

Ya. I'm going with President Biden on this one. Budi Jun 2021 #14

It's not Rebl2 Jun 2021 #16

Ya. Biden's DOJ. Budi Jun 2021 #19

Maybe, but if restoring normalcy is the rationale, notinkansas Jun 2021 #23

Ummm..where does it say "Pardon"? And who said it? Budi Jun 2021 #27

Clearly nothing says 'pardon'. notinkansas Jun 2021 #35

Who said "returning to normalcy" (we want names, or one name). Justice matters. Jun 2021 #74

According to Greg Sargent notinkansas Jun 2021 #79

IF that was the case, there COULD be many "untold" reasons for it, like, for example... Justice matters. Jun 2021 #81

I agree that there could be many reasons for the Administration notinkansas Jun 2021 #83

Unless normal is hiding bad stuff jaxexpat Jun 2021 #117

Normalcy could just be letting DOJ do it's job rather KPN Jun 2021 #56

I dunno about the equivalency of normalcy and DOJ just doing its job. notinkansas Jun 2021 #58

+1, Biden has earned the benefit of the doubt uponit7771 Jun 2021 #26

"Sources say..." Budi Jun 2021 #21

Release to PROSECUTION, YES. General Public? Not yet. WHY??? TigressDem Jun 2021 #22

People wonder why some feel downcast Bettie Jun 2021 #24

The caterwaling here kind of reminds me of what Lincoln went... NNadir Jun 2021 #25

K & R Thank You! Budi Jun 2021 #30

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #31

My guess is that we've heard that a million times and Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #106

Excellent observation and suggestion. Of course, KPN Jun 2021 #57

Excellent empedocles Jun 2021 #114

We need answers. Biden would be making a big mistake following in Obama's footsteps, Baitball Blogger Jun 2021 #28

I just hope llashram Jun 2021 #29

Is it really "the Biden team" that is resisting, or remnants of the Trump administration? Fiendish Thingy Jun 2021 #32

Normalcy should be ensuring accountability. Kablooie Jun 2021 #34

FCS we can't even get an un-redacted Mueller report. I'm losing faith big time. Evolve Dammit Jun 2021 #36

Every time we let them off the next one is worse dflprincess Jun 2021 #37

And this is why the Repugs keep on getting worse... Mr. Sparkle Jun 2021 #38

They did this with Buscho, that is what allowed Trump. LizBeth Jun 2021 #39

I was in the 'keep that powder dry' camp, but KG Jun 2021 #42

Releasing some of this stuff early could scotch the investigations... Wounded Bear Jun 2021 #43

This sucks. Richard D Jun 2021 #44

Let's call it what it is: covering up for Trump and his crony's crimes. ZonkerHarris Jun 2021 #45

"Normalcy" resulted in 45 being elected. intheflow Jun 2021 #46

They might release them during one of the pertinent investigations Warpy Jun 2021 #48

And made Hillary a target of their spite forever. quaint Jun 2021 #55

Stop worrying about precedent. SheltieLover Jun 2021 #50

This is what I was afraid would happen. It's like refusing surgery to remove a malignant tumor. Crunchy Frog Jun 2021 #53

IMHO, total BS & more Biden Bashing. CaptainTruth Jun 2021 #54

My solution to them: SayItLoud Jun 2021 #61

While it is laudable the Biden administration is focusing on moving forward, PatrickforB Jun 2021 #62

after having a dictator for 4 looooooong years i trust joe with my life... samnsara Jun 2021 #64

Keeping our powder dry since 2000. Kid Berwyn Jun 2021 #65

It's about precedent. WarGamer Jun 2021 #68

This was the same stance Obama took refusing to investigate the Bush Administration SamsDrink Jun 2021 #69

First thought that came to my mine: Same ole, Same ole. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2021 #72

Complete and total nonsense grantcart Jun 2021 #73

Plus, I'd wait to see what the NY DA Grand Jury investigation will result in... Justice matters. Jun 2021 #76

So can we start criticizing Biden now or will this thread get deleted too? ansible Jun 2021 #75

Criticize on "official" FACTS? Anytime. Justice matters. Jun 2021 #77

DO your job !!! NO more cover ups :( RANDYWILDMAN Jun 2021 #82

Similar to Obama deciding not to pursue the CIA's torture program Deminpenn Jun 2021 #84

My biggest fear is Trump charged with something and Biden pardoning him. Vinca Jun 2021 #88

Criminals not held to account will commit further crimes -- which erodes normalcy. n/t Beartracks Jun 2021 #90

"Re-litigating past battles"? tiredtoo Jun 2021 #92

Before it was, "Now is not the time to point fingers." Hotler Jun 2021 #93

You will never have peace without truth. OnDoutside Jun 2021 #95

That is how it has always happened. BlueJac Jun 2021 #96

Throw the Slobfather and his goons in jail... NOW Blue Owl Jun 2021 #99

On the surface, this is the issue where the administration and I part ways, more than any other. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #102

Return to normalcy? What the hell?? Trust_Reality Jun 2021 #105

Normalcy as in ecstatic Jun 2021 #107

Cynical me MOMFUDSKI Jun 2021 #111

Don't forget Snoopy 7 Jun 2021 #112

Somebody, somewhere. The guy who pushes the top buttons for a living has spoken,..... jaxexpat Jun 2021 #113

IMO, Garland is STILL finding rot at the bottom of the hole that has been dug for flying_wahini Jun 2021 #116

Kick burrowowl Jun 2021 #122