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Hortensis

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81. This "Free Speech for People" group is probably sincere, but shouldn't they

Sun Nov 7, 2021, 02:37 PM

Nov 2021

be calling for President Biden to resign also? Whatever cause there is to call for the AG to resign, wouldn't Biden's reason(s) to appoint someone they believe is, in effect, protecting criminals associated with the last administration remain and lead to another attempt under the next AG?

Btw, Wikipedia is consdering deleting this group's page: "The primary sourcing is extremely problematic--it's heavily skewed toward sources that raise neutrality but more importantly, notability concerns. Mainstream coverage is practically nonexistant, and a single mention in a source does not entitle one to a Wikipedia article."

I like their reasons for forming and what they say they want to do, but could this call at this time for the USAG's (!) resignation be part of an attempt to raise their profile. and "notability"?

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Legal Advocates Call For Merrick Garland To Resign For Not Prosecuting Trump [View all] babylonsister Nov 2021 OP

Either he doesn't know how to prosecute Trump & Co. no_hypocrisy Nov 2021 #1

I was thinking about the death threats he's most certainly getting... BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2021 #5

The FBI is his friend, if only he would ask... RainCaster Nov 2021 #12

Haa BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2021 #57

After 4 years of tRump... diverdownjt Nov 2021 #137

The FBI? Could Wray be part of the problem? wnylib Nov 2021 #157

I'll bet neither. George II Nov 2021 #23

So you're accusing Garland of intentionally refusing to prosecute for personal reasons. brooklynite Nov 2021 #63

I blame the annoying culture of US government moving "slowly and deliberately". Progressive Jones Nov 2021 #80

And some things require a law degree, passing the bar exam, being appointed to the job and littlemissmartypants Nov 2021 #107

Alrighty, then... nt Progressive Jones Nov 2021 #112

I will apologize for the sharp tone of that "rebuke" to you, above. Grasswire2 Nov 2021 #129

Oh, I can take it. The irony of the individuals' name is hilarious! LOL ! nt Progressive Jones Nov 2021 #130

I find the idea that Garland is somehow derelect in his duty ridiculous. I expect Trump covered Demsrule86 Nov 2021 #151

Let's remember what happen to Mueller. He was thought to be THE man to investgate Russia. usaf-vet Nov 2021 #97

Mueller - dementia? That's the first I've heard of this Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #138

It was and is my impression that it was a possible explaination of his poor showing in the hearing. usaf-vet Nov 2021 #146

Very interesting Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #149

Before he was on the bench soldierant Nov 2021 #121

Not long before this post gets alerted and taken down. DU is chock full of Garland apologists. PSPS Nov 2021 #2

You will never see a post like this make, gab13by13 Nov 2021 #16

I apologize. gab13by13 Nov 2021 #25

Why? Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2021 #133

I support your comment, hate for it to be true because I want the MFs to be indicted and prosecuted Escurumbele Nov 2021 #18

Well said! BigmanPigman Nov 2021 #127

it doesn't help that americans allow 1500 coordinated russian-influenced fascist-serving radio sta certainot Nov 2021 #145

I am not happy at all with what I view as Garland "dragging his feet", especially in regard to JohnSJ Nov 2021 #44

Thank you. Different POVs are allowed here babylonsister Nov 2021 #114

I wholeheartedly agree JohnSJ Nov 2021 #116

Very true. nt SylviaD Nov 2021 #50

DURec leftstreet Nov 2021 #3

Starting to feel like Holder and the Banksters after the 2008 meltdown. Lots of talk but no action. jalan48 Nov 2021 #4

+1 Sneederbunk Nov 2021 #48

Yup. (n/t) SMC22307 Nov 2021 #49

I'm not on the anti-Garland bandwagon, but was just thinking the same thing re: Holder. Politicub Nov 2021 #61

"It's a big club & you ain't in it." Carlin -nt CrispyQ Nov 2021 #78

This is exactly what will come to be with Garland. nt Earth-shine Nov 2021 #108

Indeed. It surely does. Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #110

45 and Barr packed the DoJ. Prosecuting someone is not a jerkjerk kind of operation ... marble falls Nov 2021 #6

+1. that's good! -(nt)- stopdiggin Nov 2021 #9

Why not let a grand jury decide? gab13by13 Nov 2021 #20

you got it right! agingdem Nov 2021 #28

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not everything... agingdem Nov 2021 #76

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December 31, 2021 agingdem Nov 2021 #84

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yeah, I can see how the confirmation process in THIS Senate will go for Yates or Preet. msfiddlestix Nov 2021 #119

Why not develop a case first. There's plenty of evidence, and we know several jurisdictions ... marble falls Nov 2021 #42

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x1000! Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #111

Damn straight! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2021 #134

By now Garland should have cleaned up all the trash Barr left behind, that is not an excuse Escurumbele Nov 2021 #26

I have to agree DENVERPOPS Nov 2021 #55

Very well put, it was enhanced by the "Reagan Revolution" it it nastier now, but the Escurumbele Nov 2021 #59

Thank you DENVERPOPS Nov 2021 #71

Garland is burying his head in the sand. Another 'Neville Chamberlain'. triron Nov 2021 #94

Remember "Merry Fitzmas"? Another wasted exercise to circumvent justice. Like Holder, and Mueller... Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #113

I can't recall DENVERPOPS Nov 2021 #159

This one landed with a big nothing too. Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #161

Part of the trash is FBI Director Wray. wnylib Nov 2021 #158

So *bleeping* what? Garland's the head of the DOJ... his underlings need to fall in line. SMC22307 Nov 2021 #53

The not only packed/loaded the DOJ with subverters, they loaded the IRS, USPS, DOA .. live love laugh Nov 2021 #124

If 45 were black then .... comes to mind, I don't believe for a second DoJ can't move when it wants uponit7771 Nov 2021 #140

As others have said, he would probably be more suited for SCOTUS than US Attorney General. RKP5637 Nov 2021 #7

Too much time already. Bannon should have been arrested several days ago. triron Nov 2021 #11

Yep, agree ... n/t RKP5637 Nov 2021 #89

We are running out of time, TRIRON is correct, Bannon should be in jail by now. Escurumbele Nov 2021 #30

Yes!!!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2021 #90

I used to make the same argument skydive forever Nov 2021 #37

Funny I was going to use that phrase as well. triron Nov 2021 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2021 #72

How about: DENVERPOPS Nov 2021 #73

Yep, I was trying to give benefit of doubt, you are correct, there's a string of RKP5637 Nov 2021 #92

never heard of this group ... stopdiggin Nov 2021 #8

I'm wondering why this 'opinion' comes to rest on this site? Garland has done a LOT without.... George II Nov 2021 #21

I was trying to thread the needle stopdiggin Nov 2021 #29

That is not how republican attorney generals operate, they move fast, if Bannon were a Democrat Escurumbele Nov 2021 #32

IMO, 2022 voter enthusiasm will be based largely on if the dems hold Trump & cronies accountable. CrispyQ Nov 2021 #82

Agree 100% with you, Dems better wake up Escurumbele Nov 2021 #85

One more thing, and how many of those subpoenas have been enforced? Why is Bannon still at large? Escurumbele Nov 2021 #41

+1 live love laugh Nov 2021 #123

I was curious about them, too Sympthsical Nov 2021 #22

The clock is ticking. bluesbassman Nov 2021 #10

They seem to be claiming that he is not in action on this behind the scenes... wondering what JudyM Nov 2021 #14

Yes. This is time sensitive Poiuyt Nov 2021 #19

When his timetable runs into next year, he'll claim it's too close to an election. sop Nov 2021 #67

Exactly! Poiuyt Nov 2021 #87

Well put...the question is, is he painting himself in a corner on purpose? Escurumbele Nov 2021 #34

When they ask people if the country is going in the wrong direction... Cobalt Violet Nov 2021 #13

Holder was extremely weak. Failed to prosecute and it hurt the country badly. Looks like Garland is ratchiweenie Nov 2021 #15

Quite frankly I'm starting to wonder if he is up to the job. hadEnuf Nov 2021 #17

Like many other DU'ers, I'm content to wait and wait and wait Mr. Ected Nov 2021 #24

Garland has turned out. Snackshack Nov 2021 #27

He won't do it, but he should...DOJ is letting us as country down again and again RANDYWILDMAN Nov 2021 #31

What happened to "NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW" ??? TeamProg Nov 2021 #33

Just a saying.. BlueJac Nov 2021 #83

Yeah i know, same here.. n/t TeamProg Nov 2021 #100

What do you get when you add a legal advocacy group and a dime? gulliver Nov 2021 #35

Garland may be getting his cues from Biden, who said he was not keen on Texin Nov 2021 #36

Bingo LiberalLovinLug Nov 2021 #52

Mike Lee the Republican Senator from Utah, gab13by13 Nov 2021 #75

I accept that a "fear of retaliation" may indeed be a motivator here, Orrex Nov 2021 #58

Without a doubt. Daylight is burning and time is a wastin' Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #115

Agreed Orrex Nov 2021 #118

that's complete bull- shit , need to get after this crap & end it ! period ! monkeyman1 Nov 2021 #69

And by the way, most of us have spoken about Bannon having to be in jail by now, although Escurumbele Nov 2021 #38

I want to hear some explanation from the DOJ C_U_L8R Nov 2021 #39

Why isn't Steve Bannon in jail? Glaisne Nov 2021 #40

I truly believe everything will fall into place at the right time. secondwind Nov 2021 #43

👍 Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #102

If Trump and his minions were black "the right time" would've been 6 months ago. I just can't uponit7771 Nov 2021 #142

Absofuckingloutely! SheltieLover Nov 2021 #45

Everything else is just background noise until Steve Bannon is in jail for ignoring his subpoena. TheRickles Nov 2021 #46

Blah blah blah... NurseJackie Nov 2021 #47

If Trump and his minions were Muslim there'd be no post like this on DU, we'd be more concerned uponit7771 Nov 2021 #143

Nonsense. NurseJackie Nov 2021 #144

I have several concerns with Garland's DOJ. Lonestarblue Nov 2021 #54

Garland is not a moderate HootieMcBoob Nov 2021 #141

Sad but true Sewa Nov 2021 #154

He is a good man but AG is the wrong job especially when the rule of law is being Pepsidog Nov 2021 #56

A good man is one who has courage to do what is right, the other is a coward, I don't know that Escurumbele Nov 2021 #65

My first post 👋 RDJackson Nov 2021 #60

Democratic messaging is lacking. Nothing is self-evident these days. hadEnuf Nov 2021 #66

👍 Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #104

We shouldn't have to be asking these questions about Garland. hadEnuf Nov 2021 #62

It's more of a mess than appears on the surface of his inaction. SayItLoud Nov 2021 #64

I agree bucolic_frolic Nov 2021 #74

As much as I would Garland to act now , there's too much we don't know yet, duforsure Nov 2021 #77

Yeah, right. (sarcasm) triron Nov 2021 #95

👍 Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #105

This "Free Speech for People" group is probably sincere, but shouldn't they Hortensis Nov 2021 #81

I've been trying to be patient Leith Nov 2021 #86

If I recall the talk on Nixon was that it took 2 years, this is so much worse! Brainfodder Nov 2021 #88

...K&R... spanone Nov 2021 #91

Robert Muller and Patrick Fitzgerald redux BComplex Nov 2021 #93

Whatever's going on tRump does NOT seem worried flamingdem Nov 2021 #96

He also let Kevin McCarthy openly threaten private companies Ohioboy Nov 2021 #98

The U.S. has a 2-tiered justice system and Garland represents the top tier traitorsgalore Nov 2021 #99

I don't believe we know who the DOJ is investigating Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #101

True. But we have a fairly good Idea who the DOJ isn't prosecuting. msfiddlestix Nov 2021 #120

THIS 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 live love laugh Nov 2021 #125

Turn up the Volume stillspkg Nov 2021 #106

If this were a republican administration rambler_american Nov 2021 #109

This is the moment. Do we stand for the "rule of law" or not? If not, this country is fucked. n/t Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #117

Not Sure What's Up With Him colsohlibgal Nov 2021 #122

That statement about his reluctance to mete out harsh sentences on the sprinkleeninow Nov 2021 #131

How much harder can they get? They were willing to maim & murder Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2021 #135

I've lost confidence in Garland. BlueIdaho Nov 2021 #126

More irrelevant yellow journalism from PoliticusUSA. tritsofme Nov 2021 #128

I will continue to be patient. Biden choose him, and I HIGHLY doubt he will sack him outright any Celerity Nov 2021 #132

Trump Paid off Cy Vance in the SOHO Condo case StocktonNative Nov 2021 #136

It just gets better. Hotler Nov 2021 #153

***IF TRUMP WERE BLACK!!! *** Should be considered when it comes to DOJ and Garland and uponit7771 Nov 2021 #139

Can Garland be impeached? fescuerescue Nov 2021 #147

This is an emergency. We cannot afford to wait another day. lagomorph777 Nov 2021 #148

Kicking... nt Hotler Nov 2021 #150

Perhaps the Supreme Court situation re Garland did not have the terrible outcome we thought. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2021 #152

All on board with this. budkin Nov 2021 #155

He already has. triron Nov 2021 #156

A "good person" who is complicit. ecstatic Nov 2021 #160