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Beastly Boy

(9,059 posts)
24. Passing judgement on Garland the way the OP did is pure speculation.
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 09:53 PM
Sep 2022

A kind of speculation that goes against Obama's judgement, Biden's judgement and Garland's well documented and very impressive record of accomplishment. Our current environment, our impatience, all contribute to speculations, not the rational analysis of events.

It's not at all hard to know whether Garland possesses the integrity his position requires. It is there for all to see. And what is there to see leaves no room for skepticism of Garland doing anything. Because he has already done a hell of a lot of something.

Just a Garland reminder [View all] newdayneeded Sep 2022 OP
I'm in wait and see mode Trying my best to be patient mucifer Sep 2022 #1
So the important skill for an AG is ideology rather than competence? brooklynite Sep 2022 #2
At the moment, those on the left are still solid on Democracy MUST thrive. TigressDem Sep 2022 #5
"it's a no brainier that he broke the law." brooklynite Sep 2022 #8
So you think Trump did not break any laws? Grasswire2 Sep 2022 #11
To quote from A FEW GOOD MEN: "It doesn't matter what I believe; it matters what I can prove." brooklynite Sep 2022 #12
Toi quote Denzel Washington's character in the movie, Training Day. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #13
I think you are missing the point. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #16
I'd be interested to hear how we justify his explicitly illegal possession of classified materials Orrex Sep 2022 #52
Me too triron Sep 2022 #85
Here is the no brainer part. You leave a job. You don't take proprietary company documents. TigressDem Sep 2022 #14
Was Trump alone in moving things to Mar a Lago? brooklynite Sep 2022 #15
You don't read much, do you? I have seen at least 100 DU posts on this issue since January TigressDem Sep 2022 #18
"I have seen at least 100 DU posts on this issue" brooklynite Sep 2022 #22
Posts that go into depth about the merits of the case and steps taken. TigressDem Sep 2022 #32
"Did you doubt that Derrik Chauvin killed George Floyd? " brooklynite Sep 2022 #42
I am not talking to other people. I asked you. TigressDem Sep 2022 #44
"But this is a DISCUSSION BOARD, not a court of law" brooklynite Sep 2022 #45
Not to me. People here on DU have their own perspectives and it can be enlightening. TigressDem Sep 2022 #104
And I am not the prosecutor or a wittness in the courtroom. TigressDem Sep 2022 #34
"he should have consequences for his actions" brooklynite Sep 2022 #37
Do we HAVE 2 years if the Saudi's have those nuclear documents and start trouble with them? TigressDem Sep 2022 #39
Just an observation: there is NO public evidence that Trump sold or gave secrets to foreigners brooklynite Sep 2022 #41
I said, "If" on that one. We know Jared Kushner got 2 billion dollars from them for something. TigressDem Sep 2022 #43
We objected to the Patriot Act treestar Sep 2022 #91
Jared is under a seperate investigation and what the court finds may determine a connection. TigressDem Sep 2022 #105
But realistically, he's at least a fucking adult. He took things from his former work place. TigressDem Sep 2022 #20
I'm not "defending" him...I pointing out what his defense will say. brooklynite Sep 2022 #23
Which him do you have confidence in when you are whipping out tRump lawyer arguments? TigressDem Sep 2022 #28
I'm whipping out Trump Lawyer arguments that DOJ will be PREPARED for when indictments are issued. brooklynite Sep 2022 #30
1. It doesn't matter who moved them. He had them in his possession. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #31
Yep TigressDem Sep 2022 #36
And many would see me as centrist as I think Bi-Partisan cooperation is a strength. TigressDem Sep 2022 #7
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #9
Are you kidding? newdayneeded Sep 2022 #46
Kinda scary, isn't it? I think Garland's competence in domestic terrorism cases should count ... Hekate Sep 2022 #93
Post removed Post removed Sep 2022 #3
Another Garland reminder: blue neen Sep 2022 #4
100% irrelevant to the current case, but ok. Orrex Sep 2022 #50
Not really. It took two years to prosecute the perpetrators and co-conspirators associated with JohnSJ Sep 2022 #61
It once took three hours to make a sandwich Orrex Sep 2022 #68
Come on. Your point was it was irrelevant to the case. The issue the OP was making was the JohnSJ Sep 2022 #75
As has been noted elsewhere in-thread, McVeigh was a nobody Orrex Sep 2022 #77
Irrelevant. Cha Sep 2022 #102
see post #65 newdayneeded Sep 2022 #67
Oklahoma City? Was McVeigh in custody all that time? nt intrepidity Sep 2022 #130
No, I don't understand. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #6
Again, I think it is the current environment and our impatience for tRump to have consequences. TigressDem Sep 2022 #17
Passing judgement on Garland the way the OP did is pure speculation. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #24
No I think he has his reasons. I just hope he isn't under Mike Pence type of pressure. TigressDem Sep 2022 #27
He certainly has his reasons, but all of them are based on speculation alone. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #35
Declarations of faith in Garland's investigation are likewise based on speculation alone Orrex Sep 2022 #59
True, declarations of faith in Garland are just as speculative. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #63
I have distressingly little faith in the rule of law Orrex Sep 2022 #69
You are talking about faith again. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #79
Do you deny that the wealthy and powerful are treated differently? Orrex Sep 2022 #82
your hypothetical case could take as long treestar Sep 2022 #87
Suppose that someone murdered your best friend right in front of you Orrex Sep 2022 #95
that case would have my eyewitness testimony treestar Sep 2022 #107
A voice of reason. Thank you. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #106
It's also human to fear getting our hopes up to have them dashed. TigressDem Sep 2022 #29
It is not unheard of for humans to be inaccurate and irrational. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #38
At times. Even when they suck it up and hang onto what truth and hope they can find. TigressDem Sep 2022 #40
NO snese to me, either.. I trust AG Cha Sep 2022 #103
TFG clearly committed ESPIONAGE? No patience for that BS available? That is DEATH SENTENCE shit! Brainfodder Sep 2022 #122
In our criminal justice system, none of this is clear until Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #123
You clearly missed my point. Brainfodder Sep 2022 #124
No Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #10
It surprises me that people still don't see the importance of time. gab13by13 Sep 2022 #19
I think you are confusing calls for patience with calls for respect of due process of law. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #25
Oh, is it bash Garland week again? mcar Sep 2022 #21
I'm counting on him to save our democracy. gab13by13 Sep 2022 #26
No, I don't understand. betsuni Sep 2022 #33
You obviously have no idea what you are talking about. Are you even aware what AG Garland is JohnSJ Sep 2022 #47
What I understand is that "the process involved" is laughably far from our supposed ideal... Silent3 Sep 2022 #55
The fact that enough self-identified progressives decided not to vote for Hillary in the general JohnSJ Sep 2022 #60
+1 betsuni Sep 2022 #62
I'm here, stood in line to vote for newdayneeded Sep 2022 #111
I was not referring to you about not voting, and I applaud and appreciate your response. Thanks JohnSJ Sep 2022 #112
that could be treestar Sep 2022 #88
He sent the FBI to Motel Mar a Loco, yortsed snacilbuper Sep 2022 #48
The thing is, that's usually the final newdayneeded Sep 2022 #110
Tell that to the murderous white supremacist McVeigh malaise Sep 2022 #49
This is apples to dog turds newdayneeded Sep 2022 #65
I see that you've been scolded by the cheerleaders Orrex Sep 2022 #51
I won't be posting "mea culpa"s, because justice delayed is justice denied Silent3 Sep 2022 #53
You make an excellent point Orrex Sep 2022 #54
+1 Emile Sep 2022 #66
Bookmarking. betsuni Sep 2022 #56
+1 Emile Sep 2022 #64
This is emotional only treestar Sep 2022 #92
Why yes, I have reviewed every last scrap of evidence, in defiance of the DoJ and the Special Master Orrex Sep 2022 #97
good because how else could you know treestar Sep 2022 #101
Another kind of Garland reminder DFW Sep 2022 #57
+1 betsuni Sep 2022 #58
Your condescension is charming Orrex Sep 2022 #70
Many demands for instant "justice" made on DU show fundamental disregard, Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #71
I've been on DU a long time and have never seen a single demand for "instant justice" Orrex Sep 2022 #73
How about unreasonably poor justification to demand expedited justice? Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #81
That's another straw man Orrex Sep 2022 #83
I dont think "strtawman" means what you think it means. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #86
Whoops, I did indeed erroneously swap those two words. That was a mistake. Orrex Sep 2022 #96
I chose both words myself. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #99
When a crime is a crime of possession, possession of an illegal item is enough for arrest. Silent3 Sep 2022 #109
You may be interested in this: Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #114
"may avoid *conviction*" Silent3 Sep 2022 #115
His claim makes an arrest questionable. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #117
All that fraught concern over what happens if an arrest doesn't lead to a conviction... Silent3 Sep 2022 #119
The concern is there for good reason. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #121
Oh, I'm well aware of the possible blowback that isn't there for arresting Joe Shmoe... Silent3 Sep 2022 #125
That's the difference between you and Garland. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #126
You're confusing avoiding political blowback with "rule of law" Silent3 Sep 2022 #127
To assume that certain DOJ policies are not part of the rule of law is not only wrong but dangerous. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #128
You don't know about the policy of not indicting a sitting President? Silent3 Sep 2022 #129
You may not realize it, but you are making my point. Beastly Boy Sep 2022 #131
You have a remarkable capacity to avoid the obvious and construct really weird... Silent3 Sep 2022 #132
How do you know the standard is different? treestar Sep 2022 #90
The whole system is fucked if it takes this long to dot every "i" and cross every "t" Silent3 Sep 2022 #72
Excellent response. (nt) Orrex Sep 2022 #74
Agreed! newdayneeded Sep 2022 #84
+100000 Emile Sep 2022 #100
+1 treestar Sep 2022 #89
I am quite skeptical as to Garland. hamsterjill Sep 2022 #76
Your entire narrative is absolute bullshit. tritsofme Sep 2022 #78
+1 Just A Box Of Rain Sep 2022 #94
+2 betsuni Sep 2022 #113
Umm...you're two statements contradict each other: Fix The Stupid Sep 2022 #116
It would be accurate to say Obama was under pressure from Republicans to not make any nomination tritsofme Sep 2022 #118
So you want "hard left" judges and AGs? How about someone who knows domestic terrorism? Hekate Sep 2022 #80
I love Garland! EX500rider Sep 2022 #98
I'm done waiting for the imminent announcement of TFGs indictment. BlueIdaho Sep 2022 #108
My patience has ran out! It's time to arrest the SOB! Emile Sep 2022 #120
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