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Silent3

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32. When you're so concerned about propriety that democracy dies...

Fri Nov 4, 2022, 11:42 AM

Nov 2022

...because you didn't act quickly enough, you're doing it wrong.

Garland never would have needed to sink as low as Barr did to act faster and with more urgency.

But gosh, Garland will have a sterling reputation when he's kicked out by Trump or worse, and when the DoJ is turned into something worse than even Barr would have imagined.

If our dreams and hopes that the polls are all wrong are crushed in the next few days, this country is well and truly fucked. Even just Republican control of the House without the Senate will be more than enough to send this country into a death spiral.

At least Garland will have avoided even the slightest hint of looking "too political". Take what comfort you'll get from that.

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How long after midterms should Garland wait [View all] brettdale Nov 2022 OP

He shouldn't/won't 'indicate,' he should do what he's doing, elleng Nov 2022 #1

+1 Auggie Nov 2022 #5

When does the new Congress convene? MyMission Nov 2022 #2

He already waited too long BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #3

What makes you think he isn't doing anything?? secondwind Nov 2022 #8

He is taking too long for it to be effective. BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #9

I'm among those Democrats who doesn't feel Bill Barr is a good role model for the US AG. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #10

that's exactly what I was thinking (n/t) MissMillie Nov 2022 #18

When you're so concerned about propriety that democracy dies... Silent3 Nov 2022 #32

Not "propriety," but rather making sure one has a case that sticks. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #33

Waiting until after the midterm elections doesn't make a case stronger Silent3 Nov 2022 #37

Thanks for speaking the truth. hamsterjill Nov 2022 #14

This. I wonder if 5 years from now we will still be being Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #25

Or if those who constantly slammed Joe Biden's exceptionally competent Attorney General Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #28

Someone I have blocked responded apparently. That's always fun. Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #30

What a relief to know that I've been blocked by someone who has falsely and repeatedly Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #35

Wow. That is a DAMN LIE, and you know it! Link to ANY post where I EVER Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #36

LOL. Sure pal. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #38

LINK pal. If it happened so repeatedly ONE link should Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #40

"let me have it." you say? OK, here's a 1-2 punch KS Toronado Nov 2022 #16

You're absolutely right. Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #23

As long as he feels is necessary. TreasonousBastard Nov 2022 #4

Until the case can be proven beyond doubt. tinrobot Nov 2022 #6

Thank you elleng Nov 2022 #7

Hey you stole classified documents, newdayneeded Nov 2022 #20

Until the twelfth of never...and that's a Funtatlaguy Nov 2022 #11

One second MacKasey Nov 2022 #12

As soon as the clock strikes midnight EST! PuraVidaDreamin Nov 2022 #13

2 more years Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2022 #15

Who said he should wait until after the midterms? NT Patton French Nov 2022 #17

He would love to announce, newdayneeded Nov 2022 #19

Yep, he is afraid he might influence the 2024 elections. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #22

And Barr routinely locked up Trump's corrupt much faster! GreenWave Nov 2022 #29

The Friday before Thanksgiving malaise Nov 2022 #21

He should have been arrested right after the inauguration. Emile Nov 2022 #24

I have stayed out of most of the discussions on Garland, but now I'll weigh-in MissMillie Nov 2022 #26

30 seconds doc03 Nov 2022 #27

How about...when his case is ready... brooklynite Nov 2022 #31

When he's got a case gulliver Nov 2022 #39

Trump will announce his candidacy around mid November. mn9driver Nov 2022 #41

Good analysis. I'm not convinced Garland knows what to do with our Trump problem. jalan48 Nov 2022 #43

How about some time before forever-and-ever-and-ever? Paladin Nov 2022 #42