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Cuthbert Allgood

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32. It's always election season.

Reply to Azathoth (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 4, 2022, 01:37 PM

Apr 2022

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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