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Demsrule86

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24. Only if some who call themselves Democrats think the best way to deal with this is to

Mon Apr 4, 2022, 11:40 AM

Apr 2022

put Trump back in power and spend the next years fighting to keep them from defaulting on the debt and shutting down the government for some shitty policy they want...And seriously Kentuck...can we even call such folks Democrats? I tire of the threats. We don't know that Trump can be successfully prosecuted. And this rage and attacks on Democratic-appointed individuals like Garland merely harm Democrats...The GOP loves it.

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True or False: The prosecution of Donald Trump would unite Republicans in the next election? [View all] kentuck Apr 2022 OP

I don't know about that, but I guarantee you, not prosecuting loses you one Democrat. n/t brewens Apr 2022 #1

I tend to agree... kentuck Apr 2022 #2

Only if some who call themselves Democrats think the best way to deal with this is to Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #24

That is the real question that should be asked. gab13by13 Apr 2022 #3

A Sound Point, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2022 #13

Not prosecuting loses the whole election; many Dems will just give up. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #19

It's too close to the turn of the century Effete Snob Apr 2022 #4

My initial thought is that there are SO many other wanna bes Cosmocat Apr 2022 #5

We missed our opportunity Azathoth Apr 2022 #6

Merrick Garland was appointed AG on March 10, 2021... kentuck Apr 2022 #8

Interesting that Ron Johnson voted to confirm Garland. gab13by13 Apr 2022 #10

That was over a year ago Azathoth Apr 2022 #12

It's always election season. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2022 #32

Regardless, the truth must come out even if it unites those clowns. machoneman Apr 2022 #7

Dunno who it might unite, but let's try it and see. TreasonousBastard Apr 2022 #9

Trump is not worth losing the election...I believe he is losing much of his 'base' and that is a Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #18

He is definitely not worth losing anything over, but yes... TreasonousBastard Apr 2022 #31

i want to see trump a broken ostracized despised impoverished lonely old man..in jail or out samnsara Apr 2022 #11

I do too...but I don't know if that is realistic. Trump is slippery. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #17

We have been fighting that argument forever, hence why Republicans never pay for LizBeth Apr 2022 #14

It's a terrible argument. Leaving criminals unpunished only invites worse. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #20

+1 LizBeth Apr 2022 #23

It would fire up their base. SmallFry Apr 2022 #15

Prosecuting would fire up OUR base. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #21

Point not in contention nor was the query posed. NT SmallFry Apr 2022 #26

It would indeed unite Republicans...I know some think if only they knew and saw the evidence... Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #16

Worrying about how idiots will react is pointless. They will be idiots regardless. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #22

Yes! lees1975 Apr 2022 #30

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2022 #25

If he is not prosecuted it will be a gigantic political issue for Democrats lees1975 Apr 2022 #27

Impeaching him twice did not hurt Democrats. Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #28

Set politics aside and follow the law. lees1975 Apr 2022 #29

It might be true, but it still should be done... Wounded Bear Apr 2022 #33

Only one way to find out lame54 Apr 2022 #34

Not prosecuting I think will have low dem turnout Tree Lady Apr 2022 #35

Indeed. Many of us were largely voting to demand justice for Trump's crimes. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #36

Unfortunately.... kentuck Apr 2022 #37

Tue longer the DOJ stalls this thing out only helps republicans. Emile Apr 2022 #38

I think they would prefer if there were no charges against Trump. kentuck Apr 2022 #40

Stop worrying about what unites Republicans and prosecute the criminal! Emile Apr 2022 #39