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Glaisne

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20. It would be nice if it worked out that way.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Fri Jul 15, 2022, 09:40 AM

Jul 2022

But it doesn't. In this and other countries, many very powerful people are simply above the law, including former presidents and many members of their administration and inner circle. The concept in this country that "no one is above the law" is a myth, it simply does not apply to everyone.

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It would be nice if it worked out that way. Glaisne Jul 2022 #20