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In reply to the discussion: Laurence Tribe: If Garland doesn't prosecute Trump, the rule of law is "out the window" [View all]Mr. Ected
(9,670 posts)60. Laurence Tribe speaks truth and always has
Our systems are corrupt, though. If the laws were to be adjudicated in the manner spelled out in the Constitution, this wouldn't even be a question. But gangsters have insinuated themselves in every aspect of government and at every level, including our courts. We can claim to be a country abiding by the rule of law, but that's a lot of sanctimonious bullshit. It's the system we want, it's the system we herald and abide by, but it's not the system in place.
Trump was the beginning of the end. Unless we proceed with prosecution of the head of the beast, that end is accelerating.
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Laurence Tribe: If Garland doesn't prosecute Trump, the rule of law is "out the window" [View all]
FM123
Aug 2021
OP
They're letting the Jan 6th terrorists off with a slap on the wrist and a Cancun vacation.
lagomorph777
Aug 2021
#18
Thanks for posting this. Biden also needs to get rid of Christopher Wray, get a real FBI director.
JudyM
Aug 2021
#5
This is going to be one of those, "I loved them before they went commercial"
bullwinkle428
Aug 2021
#13
It is reeaally hard not to think otherwise at this point. Even a little. I see no justice and even
Evolve Dammit
Aug 2021
#79
There won't need to be one. It will all be done electorally, by the R legislatures.
Crunchy Frog
Aug 2021
#49
Absolutely correct, our Justice System always goes after the ring leaders last.
KS Toronado
Aug 2021
#16
As our friend Glen Kirschner frequently reminds us "justice matters" and it takes time
PortTack
Aug 2021
#34
Garland has until the end of 2024 to complete any investigation and prosecution of Trump
Fiendish Thingy
Aug 2021
#12
que the atty's here that say: "it's all good. it just takes time, just be patient and stop all the
msfiddlestix
Aug 2021
#22
Job performances and judicial objectives, I would suggest are distinctively different matters
msfiddlestix
Aug 2021
#77
Yes. I compare it to the Church's seeming reluctance to fully pursue the child molesters
Peregrine Took
Aug 2021
#33