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SleeplessinSoCal

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31. Wonder if this will mean DOJ inspection of elections and oversight.

Tue Jun 15, 2021, 02:25 PM

Jun 2021

If in 22 we lose majorities it's likely going to get much worse for democracy and practically speaking gaining a new banana republic compliments of Mitch and Co.

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Garland just declared war on RW terrorism [View all] jpak Jun 2021 OP

It certainly is a good distraction from all the bad press Fullduplexxx Jun 2021 #1

Because rightwing terrorism is a farce? denbot Jun 2021 #32

What bad press? The fact that trump used the DOJ as a weapon in his term in office. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #44

Beg your pardon? And if Garland did nothing, what would you say then? Hekate Jun 2021 #47

He emphasized that they were going after all terrorism, regardless of the source Ocelot II Jun 2021 #2

I'll still be holding my breath.... FarPoint Jun 2021 #8

From your lips to god's ears, FarPoint. jaxexpat Jun 2021 #48

I thought only Congress can declare war... sarisataka Jun 2021 #3

He identified RW nut jobs as the biggest domestic terrorist threat jpak Jun 2021 #4

Good sarisataka Jun 2021 #6

Truth FakeNoose Jun 2021 #21

It would have been helpful for that sentence to be in the original post (n/t) MissMillie Jun 2021 #34

That's half of GOP Congress uponit7771 Jun 2021 #37

You're supposed to keep your tv on at all times! Dream Girl Jun 2021 #7

EIther than or you have to be psychic. Preferably both. Amaryllis Jun 2021 #42

He gave a long, formal address. You can probably catch it on youtube or the DOJ website.... George II Jun 2021 #14

Darned right! These right wing terrorists are dangerous dirt-bags. PatrickforB Jun 2021 #36

I really like what he said. RegularJam Jun 2021 #5

You almost made sense for a minute... FarPoint Jun 2021 #9

I think it was aimed at "Democrats" StClone Jun 2021 #11

Thank you. RegularJam Jun 2021 #16

Is Wray on board? gab13by13 Jun 2021 #10

Garland is his boss. George II Jun 2021 #15

Go after the RW terrorists who are threatening election officials. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2021 #12

THIS! onecaliberal Jun 2021 #45

Revive the rendition program. Mike Flynn first. nt Hotler Jun 2021 #13

I was so ashamed.... SergeStorms Jun 2021 #17

OMG I had forgotten about that little recording and moral outrage. Seems quaint now. Evolve Dammit Jun 2021 #28

Doesn't it? SergeStorms Jun 2021 #38

He had a pretty good voice! But yeah, every day was a shit show with MF45 who still clings. Evolve Dammit Jun 2021 #43

That era was just silly. ck4829 Jun 2021 #39

Yeah, but.... SergeStorms Jun 2021 #40

A bit quaint Jun 2021 #18

First step--Mr. Garland should read this book first-- lastlib Jun 2021 #27

CNN and MSNBC carried it live left-of-center2012 Jun 2021 #19

So we at war with the Republicans ? YoshidaYui Jun 2021 #20

I'm so glad to hear this! FakeNoose Jun 2021 #22

This time the left cannot back down. Dawson Leery Jun 2021 #23

Well let's hope so. calimary Jun 2021 #24

There's still time to nip RW terrorism in the bud, before it gets out of control Blue Owl Jun 2021 #25

Garland Says Domestic Terror Focus Is on Violence, Not Ideology Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2021 #26

if those RW terrorists show up on TV... RicROC Jun 2021 #29

Good, the real enemy is the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Initech Jun 2021 #30

Wonder if this will mean DOJ inspection of elections and oversight. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2021 #31

This policy is needed LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #33

I wonder if Mitch is regretting his decision to deny AG Garland Ghost of Tom Joad Jun 2021 #35

Link? Context? for those of us who cant lounge about online alll day? Amaryllis Jun 2021 #41

Let the infiltration begin!!! roamer65 Jun 2021 #46