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stopdiggin

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Wed Feb 2, 2022, 09:40 AM

Feb 2022

I'm quite confounded by the idea that there is no possible 'down side' to hurrying this on through to a 'conclusion.' Of course there is a huge risk - and a failed prosecution would be absolutely devastating ...

A solid majority of Republicans continue to believe that the election was stolen. That is the backdrop against which a prosecution must convince a panel of jurors ....

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Laurence Tribe: Trump Confessed To Seditious Conspiracy And Could Face 20 Years In Prison [View all] babylonsister Feb 2022 OP

Kick dalton99a Feb 2022 #1

Yup. The bread crumbs are boulders at this point. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #2

Laurence Tribe was already bashed here gab13by13 Feb 2022 #3

I read he has argued 36 cases in front of SCOTUS Marthe48 Feb 2022 #26

Correct, Tribe has never prosecuted a criminal case. Fiendish Thingy Feb 2022 #35

Do you think that is an unfair criticism? Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2022 #32

Yes I do, gab13by13 Feb 2022 #42

But he has no expertise in prosecutorial strategy, which is always important Fiendish Thingy Feb 2022 #47

He won 3/5 of his appellate cases Marthe48 Feb 2022 #48

Convincing a judge is different than convincing a jury. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2022 #49

Thank you. NurseJackie Feb 2022 #64

If it makes it to court, he will say political hyperbole doesn't count MissMillie Feb 2022 #4

YES, the GUN is SMOKING spanone Feb 2022 #5

The gun has been smoking for a long while. L. Coyote Feb 2022 #40

If we lock The Fascist Guy up, I hope we first mobilize National Guard troops Roisin Ni Fiachra Feb 2022 #6

what Is the Difference Between DallasNE Feb 2022 #30

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

I agree, but then you have the red state governors who will refuse to do so... IthinkThereforeIAM Feb 2022 #39

I *might* start believing in God. no_hypocrisy Feb 2022 #7

What if he says he can't be prosecuted because he was president? Or is that only Maraya1969 Feb 2022 #8

Only for sitting ones. Justice matters. Feb 2022 #55

I think even the worst attorney DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #62

At this point, I will believe it when I see him behind bars Ferrets are Cool Feb 2022 #9

With you on that. birdographer Feb 2022 #29

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

Keep a fork by your computer and when Shitler's face comes up, put it in front of it OMGWTF Feb 2022 #53

Lololol Celerity Feb 2022 #67

His defense is that he wasn't under oath when he said it. Marcuse Feb 2022 #10

Expedite the process! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #11

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

Yuppers! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #36

This is a Republican fascist against democrats. They are laughing at us. johnthewoodworker Feb 2022 #12

I keep taking the "wait and see" attitude. So far, all I see is that I am waiting... cayugafalls Feb 2022 #13

Think the FBI should go visit him with some clever questions KS Toronado Feb 2022 #14

Give him another 20 for inciting a riot! Emile Feb 2022 #15

It has now become obvious that the DOJ is afraid to go after Trump! BlueJac Feb 2022 #16

Keep pushing but understand this will take time. The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #21

Watergate crimes were committed in relative secrecy & harmless to democracy. Justice matters. Feb 2022 #57

We disagree but what ever The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #60

I'm trying to find an attorney for our own Little FG duhneece Feb 2022 #17

I will say this about police. The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #18

An insurrection and coup fomented from the top bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #19

That is the key. The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #25

If TFG is indicted for seditious conspiracy.... Martin Eden Feb 2022 #20

tfg will just walk it back like he always does 🙁 n/t iluvtennis Feb 2022 #22

TFG's own statements provide good evidence against him. CaptainTruth Feb 2022 #23

That'll never happen. progressoid Feb 2022 #24

K & R L. Coyote Feb 2022 #27

"and, more importantly, giving aid and comfort to an insurrection. Which is punishable by 10 years" Mr. Ected Feb 2022 #28

The only "bars" TFG is ever going to be behind SayItLoud Feb 2022 #37

Tribe was on CNN last night, too. hamsterjill Feb 2022 #38

Tribe was speaking directly to Garland Bobstandard Feb 2022 #41

TFG needs to be taken off the street scarytomcat Feb 2022 #44

Get moving Mr Garland. We're sick of the delays. Paper Roses Feb 2022 #43

Ditto!!!!!!!!!! BigmanPigman Feb 2022 #58

I don't care if he doesn't wind up in prison on one condition... MiHale Feb 2022 #45

Holy crap, Trump is going down. Lawrence Tribe does not bullshit. fightforfreedom Feb 2022 #46

TFG confessed LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2022 #50

Kick and rec all Trump traitor posts. Kingofalldems Feb 2022 #51

KR TY Cha Feb 2022 #52

Why is this not all over the news? budkin Feb 2022 #54

trump's their cash cow !! they don't want to bear 'r of bad new's ! monkeyman1 Feb 2022 #56

No matter what Trump does, Mr.Bill Feb 2022 #59

yes. that little detail stopdiggin Feb 2022 #66

C'mon Juaricw! You catchin' this or what? Your job depends on it... Martin68 Feb 2022 #61

breadcrumbs Slammer Feb 2022 #63

The more the better, right? Why leave any stone unturned? NurseJackie Feb 2022 #65

+1. stopdiggin Feb 2022 #68