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Jarqui

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27. Trump could not have done what he did without enablers

Sun Jan 30, 2022, 10:53 AM

Jan 2022

Trump was a disorderly puppet for the GOP.
He continues as a distraction so we don't notice the enablers.

I want to see those who enabled Trump held to account.

The GOP are ruthless and unprincipled.
They'll just replace Trump with DeSantis or someone like him and carry on.

All the laws at the state level to deny people access to vote - those are not Trump's fault.
All the dark money financing Jan 6 and corrupting candidates - those are not Trump's fault.

They're distracting Americans with Trump, anti-vaccines, anti-masks, wedges issues they don't truly give a shit about like abortion, banning books, etc, etc ... while they steal the democracy of the United States.

That what I want stopped far more than Trump getting prosecuted (though I'd love to see him led off the jail in cuffs).

This effort can't wait to start until the week before Nov 2022 elections.
It has to get momentum now.

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Of the many things there are to fear these days, I think this tops my list: [View all] Atticus Jan 2022 OP

So true. You don't get a wrist slap and a "bad boy" for an attempted coup. Vinca Jan 2022 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #33

I don't think intimidation by violence will work to keep Trump from prosecution Walleye Jan 2022 #2

Correct! MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #11

It turns out the Republicans are soft on crime Walleye Jan 2022 #15

HA! MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #19

Yes, and whoever thought we would have to look to Liz Cheney to save us from her party Walleye Jan 2022 #20

Nixon saw the writing on the wall DFW Jan 2022 #73

Or a combination of both. wnylib Jan 2022 #71

I don't want my grandkids samplegirl Jan 2022 #3

.... pardon the traitors and insurrectionists if the Orange Pus-bag gets back into the Oval Office. magicarpet Jan 2022 #4

Let's hope most of them learned not to trust him pandr32 Jan 2022 #43

Trump is already out on the stump, promising pardons for all his seditious conspirators, saying sop Jan 2022 #5

Yes and as the Prez says, it's not hyperbole. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #12

I'm sorry. Did you just suggest that the former president is preaching sedition? jaxexpat Jan 2022 #42

The comebacks of William Barr and John Bolton are proof of this bad policy YorkRd Jan 2022 #6

pure and simple: failure to fully prosecute equals capitulation bringthePaine Jan 2022 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #34

'Moving on' Icanthinkformyself Jan 2022 #8

Amen Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #14

The Weimar Republic revisited. Just saying. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #9

Hitler got off easy the first time DBoon Jan 2022 #61

A successful coup is always preceded by an unsuccessful coup. Katinfl Jan 2022 #10

Haunting statement..... MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #16

Well, I'm thinking of Churchill's speech wnylib Jan 2022 #72

Frankly, if Trump is somehow let off the hook by "the decent people" Mr. Ected Jan 2022 #13

You are not. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #17

👍👍👍👍👍 nt Atticus Jan 2022 #22

A whole lot Traildogbob Jan 2022 #26

Yes BunnyMcGee Jan 2022 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #37

I'd love to see a repeat of January 17, 2017. DeeNice Jan 2022 #54

And I think the more time we give him - and them - without ramifications, the Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #18

Yeah but we can't prove that DOJ isn't doing anything gab13by13 Jan 2022 #35

Yes. You KNOW they are going to pull that "the election is too close and we can't Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #38

Speak for yourself, please. ShazzieB Jan 2022 #64

*Sigh* Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #67

Atticus, the gutless politicians have the goal of being career politicians. NCjack Jan 2022 #21

What I worry about more is state and local unscrupulous Republicans. Lonestarblue Jan 2022 #23

They also have access to who is registered D or R Bettie Jan 2022 #68

Unfortunately, you are not wrong. wnylib Jan 2022 #74

If good people speak up the fascists will lose. The Jungle 1 Jan 2022 #24

No. It needs more than that. Our officials need to enforce the law when they break it, Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #40

Don't despair The Jungle 1 Jan 2022 #57

I hope so much that you are right. Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #60

Agreed Mr. Steve Jan 2022 #25

Trump could not have done what he did without enablers Jarqui Jan 2022 #27

Every word of your post is on the mark. wnylib Jan 2022 #75

This is what happens when you are lenient with dangerous movements. Paladin Jan 2022 #28

There is no reason to postpone confrontation Ponietz Jan 2022 #29

Agreed Atticus. When I heard TDFG speaking and calling for protests in NYC, Washington c-rational Jan 2022 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #31

I fear that good people interested in public service will be intimidated away from it Martin Eden Jan 2022 #36

This couldn't be said any more clear. Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #39

Well, then, piddyprints Jan 2022 #41

I want to see multiple perp-walks. There has to be consequences. Baked Potato Jan 2022 #44

Yes. My new motto: handcuffs or it didn't happen. Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #46

Agreed! Nt Baked Potato Jan 2022 #47

Silence is consent. dalton99a Jan 2022 #45

🆘❌💯‼️ Hearings in prime time should make the picture clear. We need the Fourth Estate...... mjvpi Jan 2022 #48

yep llashram Jan 2022 #49

I am not feeling fearful. BMW2020RT Jan 2022 #50

Brooks Brothers Riot not fooled Jan 2022 #51

We're already there. Loge23 Jan 2022 #52

the "strategy of "Look forward, not back" has brought us to this crisis point. Grasswire2 Jan 2022 #53

1+ SunImp Jan 2022 #58

THIS is what we should ALL be calling our reps about. calimary Jan 2022 #55

Yes the goal is to get all charges dropped. Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #56

Why would you fear that more than a civil war? Or more than Hortensis Jan 2022 #59

If they do any kind of organized protest event slightlv Jan 2022 #62

🆘❌💯‼️ Hearings in prime time should make the picture clear. We need the Fourth Estate...... mjvpi Jan 2022 #63

End it Quickly, have Iran come & get him !! he won't last long ! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #66

Orange man bad!!!! StopTheRight2024 Jan 2022 #69

He needs to be convicted and jailed. Bankrupted etc. Meowmee Jan 2022 #70