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brooklynite

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6. The problem with this argument is...

Reply to Under The Radar (Original post)

Thu Jan 13, 2022, 10:18 PM

Jan 2022

...it assumes there actually ARE criminal charges against Republicans (presumably in Congress). That has yet to be shown ("we know they're guilty" doesn't count)

...it's flagrantly illegal. Criminal charges are disposed of in Court.

...it assumes that DOJ can be directed to withhold criminal charges in favor of legislative votes (also flagrantly illegal).

People seem to be desperately clawing at any solution.

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Should Dems trade leniency for legislation? [View all] Under The Radar Jan 2022 OP

No PortTack Jan 2022 #1

That will NEVER work. We should not even try it anyway. It is against the rule of law. Celerity Jan 2022 #2

Back room deals are older than the constitution itself. Under The Radar Jan 2022 #10

It is not happening, and is a shit idea to boot. As for 'reading up on my history', you know nothing Celerity Jan 2022 #12

Not arrogant- just knowledgeable and experienced Under The Radar Jan 2022 #14

Bollocks, the condescension you displayed towards me has nothing to do with your level Celerity Jan 2022 #16

Congress sells their votes daily - how's that for back room dealing? Under The Radar Jan 2022 #15

Dangle it as a possiblity paleotn Jan 2022 #3

Firstly, that unethical from a prosecutorial/justice standpoint. RockRaven Jan 2022 #4

What the hell does ethics have anything to do with it? Under The Radar Jan 2022 #9

DOJ is chockablock with self-styled Boy Scouts like Comey, including the current AG... RockRaven Jan 2022 #11

No. Absolutely not. CentralMass Jan 2022 #5

The problem with this argument is... brooklynite Jan 2022 #6

Deals are cut in court everyday before trail and before sentencing Under The Radar Jan 2022 #8

No. No. No. nt abqtommy Jan 2022 #7

No, doing the right thing is always the best politics long term struggle4progress Jan 2022 #13