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Shermann

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111. OK so the term "addict" is defined as...

Sun Sep 17, 2023, 03:26 PM

Sep 2023

...any individual who habitually uses any narcotic drug so as to endanger the public morals, health, safety, or welfare, or who is so far addicted to the use of narcotic drugs as to have lost the power of self-control with reference to his addiction.

The first part doesn't seem to apply to Hunter's uneventful 11 days.

The second part gets into the disease aspect of addiction. Doctors diagnose diseases. What if you put in your memoirs that you feel you are addicted, but are actually mistaken? How is any of this proven beyond a reasonable doubt in this case?

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Garland blew it with Hunter Biden [View all] edhopper Sep 2023 OP

Garland claudette Sep 2023 #1

Better than Janet Reno? Polybius Sep 2023 #85

GARLAND IS GREAT! dem4decades Sep 2023 #2

Why is he great? Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #5

Because he is. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #11

LOL. Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #14

Becaust that's all it deserves. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #18

I don't know what is more obnoxious AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #20

100+. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #23

Oh Noooos! Not Manny! sheshe2 Sep 2023 #62

yeah. it is going to be VERY interesting this next year on DU Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #87

It's always very interesting on DU. This crowd can entertain and enlighten even without housecat Sep 2023 #97

+1 ancianita Sep 2023 #33

Seriously? Because he isn't.. mountain grammy Sep 2023 #25

Seriously? Because he is. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #31

No he isn't. Garland is Badass. ancianita Sep 2023 #37

that sounds intriguing ("This isn't happening the way you think it's happening.") orleans Sep 2023 #67

See post #'s 30 and 44. ancianita Sep 2023 #69

i was just going to edit and let you know not to bother b/c i finished reading downthread orleans Sep 2023 #77

A Jedi mind trick? MusicLikeDirt Sep 2023 #92

He brought in Jack Smith housecat Sep 2023 #29

Yeah, almost TWO YEARS after Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #66

Imagine if Smith wasn't here. housecat Sep 2023 #94

That would absolutely suck. Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #95

So forget the two years and enjoy the show housecat Sep 2023 #96

How so? nt ramen Sep 2023 #51

Because he is. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #53

Oh. nt ramen Sep 2023 #74

Maybe a festoon. JanMichael Sep 2023 #133

...why did republicans scream like stuck pigs when special counsel was appointed? Contradiction. Alexander Of Assyria Sep 2023 #3

It only takes one doubter to bring all the Garland bashers out. LOL ancianita Sep 2023 #42

I Said Garland Was Incompetent From OhioTim Sep 2023 #75

And you were wrong from day 1, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #84

How soon the bashers forget some remember very clearly... sad for them. Again! Alexander Of Assyria Sep 2023 #93

yay! You are the 100th post on the subject--tell him what he's won! Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #4

They aren't going to do much to Hunter. This is a common crime, just not caught much or ... marble falls Sep 2023 #6

agree republianmushroom Sep 2023 #27

And another thread bashing the best AG we've had in a long time. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #7

How is he the best AG we've had in a long time? Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #9

#1. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #10

He went after the little guys, the low-hanging fruit, the chumps that did the dirty work. Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #15

Welp, if that's what you want to believe, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #19

.. Cha Sep 2023 #43

This is the traditional Fed method of prosecutions. Start with the low hanging fruit and then ... marble falls Sep 2023 #34

Nailed it 100%. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #41

Doesn't take much, does it. FUD is the trigger when folks here believe media HYPE. ancianita Sep 2023 #39

So true. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #40

It's an unconstitional law meant to limit Second Amendment rights. nt LexVegas Sep 2023 #8

1) you forgot to add the 'sarcasm' thingee stopdiggin Sep 2023 #12

Similar convictions have already been overturned as unconstitutional. LexVegas Sep 2023 #13

doubt that stopdiggin Sep 2023 #16

Unlawful user of, and addicted to, any stimulant, narcotic drug, and any other controlled substance Shermann Sep 2023 #17

That provision is currently undergoing... Happy Hoosier Sep 2023 #88

It's really a hot mess Shermann Sep 2023 #89

Federal law sets the definitions Zeitghost Sep 2023 #103

OK so the term "addict" is defined as... Shermann Sep 2023 #111

What if... Zeitghost Sep 2023 #112

Unlawful user of AND addicted to Shermann Sep 2023 #113

Hunter admits he's an addict madville Sep 2023 #117

You do know the form 4473 is a quick search away on the internet yes? Zeitghost Sep 2023 #119

I stand corrected Shermann Sep 2023 #122

They are not very subjective Zeitghost Sep 2023 #127

"Endangering the public morals" isn't subjective? Shermann Sep 2023 #129

You do understand Zeitghost Sep 2023 #135

As others have pointed out, lower courts have already ruled it unconstitutional Shermann Sep 2023 #136

One court has rejected it on 2nd amendment grounds Zeitghost Sep 2023 #137

The problem is the good wording is mixed with the weasel wording Shermann Sep 2023 #138

Joe Biden should pardon his son just to piss off Trump! Emile Sep 2023 #21

I Love that! edhopper Sep 2023 #22

Best thing he could do.. and I agree! mountain grammy Sep 2023 #26

Just an all around bad idea. Funny to joke about, but not something to seriously consider. marble falls Sep 2023 #35

+ 1 nt pazzyanne Sep 2023 #76

👆 Rebl2 Sep 2023 #50

IDK about that but the WH does need to start pushing back against this. Ligyron Sep 2023 #79

That might be one of the easiest ways Zeitghost Sep 2023 #107

Sorry, but you're not allowed to criticize Garland here apparently. Marius25 Sep 2023 #24

You nailed it. republianmushroom Sep 2023 #32

Sure you are, otherwise your posts or threads would be hidden, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Marius25 Sep 2023 #46

Sorry you're Wrong.. there's tons of Cha Sep 2023 #45

Post removed Post removed Sep 2023 #47

Sure is! ShazzieB Sep 2023 #114

Yep he did! This is a real and dangerous political prosecution.. mountain grammy Sep 2023 #28

.... MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #38

Garland did NOT bow to GOP pressure. Y'all are confused AF. ancianita Sep 2023 #30

no he didn't bigtree Sep 2023 #44

Exactly. Thank you. ancianita Sep 2023 #57

+1 chowder66 Sep 2023 #58

👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #132

This message was self-deleted by its author MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #48

I disagree with your premise about AG Garland, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #49

To be fair, Hunter is incredibly guilty of these crimes Johonny Sep 2023 #52

The plea deal edhopper Sep 2023 #54

It seems weird to not be able to reach a plea deal Johonny Sep 2023 #78

Weiss is. Trump appointee edhopper Sep 2023 #80

Please read ancianita's posts nos. 30 and 44. ShazzieB Sep 2023 #115

Hunter's lawyer said no deal unless all future charges disappear womanofthehills Sep 2023 #130

It's not that simple edhopper Sep 2023 #131

Not this bullshit again. emulatorloo Sep 2023 #55

So sorry Edhopper your post devolved immediately.... Just so you know, I agree with you. msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #56

I expected the push back edhopper Sep 2023 #61

I have never understood the Sainthood status given to him msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #64

Please read ancianita's posts nos. 30 and 44. ShazzieB Sep 2023 #116

... William769 Sep 2023 #59

This is a nothingburger. I'm more concerned about the SC hasn't cleared Joe Raven123 Sep 2023 #60

Why is there even an SC for that edhopper Sep 2023 #63

Fair question, but still not as important as the SC not clearing Joe already Raven123 Sep 2023 #90

+1 uponit7771 Sep 2023 #99

Sorry, but let's not take ourselves too seriously. And that Hortensis Sep 2023 #65

Not my opinion edhopper Sep 2023 #68

No. Btw, I don't believe you should regard anyone Hortensis Sep 2023 #73

I'd let President Biden know. Perhaps he's not as perceptive as you are... brooklynite Sep 2023 #70

Know what edhopper Sep 2023 #71

he now thinks he should have interfered in the investigation into his son bigtree Sep 2023 #83

Not what I said edhopper Sep 2023 #86

The in-fighting here is a bit alarming. We can disagree respectfully. Just saying.... Evolve Dammit Sep 2023 #72

Where was I disrespectful edhopper Sep 2023 #81

👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #134

Biden will get his day in front of an impartial jury just like everyone else Takket Sep 2023 #82

Hunter IS guilty. He already pled guilty to these common tax and gun charges once. Alexander Of Assyria Sep 2023 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2023 #91

I agree with you. SYFROYH Sep 2023 #102

100% agree SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2023 #108

100+. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #110

Garland did the right thing. gulliver Sep 2023 #100

The right thing would be edhopper Sep 2023 #101

When was there a failed prosecution? Zeitghost Sep 2023 #104

When his plea bargain deal fell apart. edhopper Sep 2023 #105

That's not a failed prosecution Zeitghost Sep 2023 #106

Hey man, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #109

So inthewind21 Sep 2023 #121

Not sure how you came to that conclusion? edhopper Sep 2023 #123

Hunter shouldn't have to go to jail for something people rarely even get prosecuted for. ShazzieB Sep 2023 #118

Hunter should go to jail Zeitghost Sep 2023 #124

Yes, In general, people who are convicted of crimes should be held accountable. ShazzieB Sep 2023 #125

Hunter backed out of the plea Zeitghost Sep 2023 #126

Whatever. ShazzieB Sep 2023 #128

If the orange one takes power, Garland will be one of the first political enemy's arrested. Hotler Sep 2023 #120