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PBC_Democrat

(450 posts)
27. I trust the AG
Tue Dec 28, 2021, 10:41 AM
Dec 2021

Remember him, the guy nominated to sit on SCOTUS?

My sincere hope is that's he's putting together a airtight case that is going to as difficult as possible to criticize.

Not that will stop the Rs, but it may force them to nitpick on trivial points.

Sadly, these things don't progress at the pace you and I would like.

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Merrick Garland's Cruel Shoes [View all] kentuck Dec 2021 OP
What I would do is prosecute the fuck out of those traitors. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 2021 #1
I wouldn't do a thing until the house send over the evidence. jimfields33 Dec 2021 #13
Sshhh, you're disturbing today's "Shit on Garland" thread nt AZSkiffyGeek Dec 2021 #15
Lol. True. jimfields33 Dec 2021 #16
No...no one is trying to crap on Garland... kentuck Dec 2021 #20
What's productive about this? AZSkiffyGeek Dec 2021 #23
Really? Do nothing? That's a great DOJ strategy. dem4decades Dec 2021 #21
THIS n/tj malaise Dec 2021 #60
I... DemUnleashed Dec 2021 #2
+100 Sneederbunk Dec 2021 #34
Exactly - just follow the law and investigate and indict Bev54 Dec 2021 #50
There is plenty of evidence that crimes were committed Alpeduez21 Dec 2021 #3
It is not cruel. Cruel is an action done to another. Garland signed up for this berni_mccoy Dec 2021 #4
Anna knew she had to have a new pair of shoes today... Beetwasher. Dec 2021 #5
I would do my fucking job! edhopper Dec 2021 #6
Both choices are bad but there is really no choice Picaro Dec 2021 #7
But, cannot the Supreme Court co-opt him, depending on how they choose to handle it? kentuck Dec 2021 #10
👍 Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #48
If he prosecutes saditionists it would tear the nation doc03 Dec 2021 #8
I think the right thing for Garland to do... kentuck Dec 2021 #9
Cruel? Effete Snob Dec 2021 #11
It's only a figure of speech... kentuck Dec 2021 #12
Exactly what he's doing. Follow the law, ignore the whiners, take no risks. lamp_shade Dec 2021 #14
Hear, hear.... my sentiments exactly!!!!!!!! secondwind Dec 2021 #17
If I were in his shoes, I would have the requisite expertise, judgement, lapucelle Dec 2021 #18
Do you mean like Matthew Whitaker? kentuck Dec 2021 #44
A Democratic president didn't appoint Whitaker and Barr. Why would anyone compare Garland to them? lapucelle Dec 2021 #56
I'd certainly take action against the inciters and participants of the insurrection... brush Dec 2021 #19
I'm thinking Garland is waiting on the MOST important decision from the SC bluestarone Dec 2021 #22
I'm concerned that Garland is such a kind soul that he won't be as aggressive as he needs to be. Frustratedlady Dec 2021 #24
I am not in Merrick Garland's shoes. MineralMan Dec 2021 #25
Now there's a great idea. Thanks for the link! CaptainTruth Dec 2021 #37
Press releases? Xoan Dec 2021 #61
I think he is waiting on two things...one, for the Pig to exhaust his appeals and, Thomas Hurt Dec 2021 #26
I think you are probably right. kentuck Dec 2021 #55
I trust the AG PBC_Democrat Dec 2021 #27
"Does he wait for the Select Committee to complete its investigation" Martin Eden Dec 2021 #28
👍 Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #49
Politics not being a factor with him is just an excuse. This is about obvious crimes against our Autumn Dec 2021 #29
He accepted the responsibilities of that job when he took it, and he's doing it.... George II Dec 2021 #40
Whatever George, no one expects an email blast. Can't wait to see Muellers report! Autumn Dec 2021 #42
Appoint a special counsel (prosecutor). Midnight Writer Dec 2021 #30
What would I do? Ignore the whining of the left and the right both, and just do the right thing Rabrrrrrr Dec 2021 #31
A voice of reason, thanks! He's doing just what you say, doing the right thing. George II Dec 2021 #41
👍 Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #52
Why think indictment of the criminals of the GOP would divide further the country? I happen Escurumbele Dec 2021 #32
👍 Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #53
But, but, but... 40RatRod Dec 2021 #33
Amen, I hope that is true. Escurumbele Dec 2021 #35
What I've been saying for some time now. KS Toronado Dec 2021 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 #36
I would be a man of action nowforever Dec 2021 #38
I would do exactly what he's doing - following wherever the law takes him. George II Dec 2021 #39
Yep and only prosecuting cases certain for conviction grantcart Dec 2021 #43
Follow the law, but Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #45
No one here knows what is or isnt being done. The DOJ usually isnt vocal. nt oldsoftie Dec 2021 #47
Aren't the Congressional hears on the 1/6 insurgency fwvinson Dec 2021 #51
Yup. Early in 2022. Truth telling time. Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #54
Cruel Suede Shoes sarcasmo Dec 2021 #57
I think he wants to wait for the Jan 6 committee to finish Takket Dec 2021 #58
The country is already warring. My right to have my vote counted ecstatic Dec 2021 #59
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