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In reply to the discussion: Merrick Garland's Cruel Shoes [View all]PBC_Democrat
(450 posts)27. I trust the AG
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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It is not cruel. Cruel is an action done to another. Garland signed up for this
berni_mccoy
Dec 2021
#4
But, cannot the Supreme Court co-opt him, depending on how they choose to handle it?
kentuck
Dec 2021
#10
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 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 think he is waiting on two things...one, for the Pig to exhaust his appeals and,
Thomas Hurt
Dec 2021
#26
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
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
Why think indictment of the criminals of the GOP would divide further the country? I happen
Escurumbele
Dec 2021
#32