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Trueblue Texan

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156. Rachel covered this the other night and had...
Wed Jul 31, 2024, 07:17 AM
Jul 2024

...Elizabeth Warren on to comment about it. Warren's response, at least in my view, was to gently admonish Rachel for the coverage, not because it wasn't of concern, but because it was doing more damage than Rachel intended by discouraging supporters from getting out the vote and voters from voting. I understood her to mean that our most effective role as participants in this democracy is to keep our eyes fixed on the goal and do the work to get there, and to allow the forces that have power to deal with fraud and cheating do their jobs. We don't help matters by getting upset about it. That was my take anyway.

I hope that the electors in place, no matter their party, take heed at the legal problems those that came before them are encountering and don't try to steal the election. But I also think that such a threat is why we have to kick Trump's ass so badly, he'll have to go to Russia to find it.

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Do you honestly think that Merrick Garland and the DOJ are going to tell you what they Bev54 Jul 2024 #1
We wouldn't be in this situation is he had indicted coup planners... polichick Jul 2024 #4
I am sorry what? What do you think Smith is doing? He has many co-conspirators attached to Bev54 Jul 2024 #5
That are going exactly nowhere... MiHale Jul 2024 #11
And that is Garland's fault? I think that is SCOTUS Bev54 Jul 2024 #19
Didn't point a finger... MiHale Jul 2024 #25
Well the conversation is about Garland so one can certainly make the connection Bev54 Jul 2024 #26
Hopefully Rebl2 Jul 2024 #61
To quote a phrase, hadEnuf Jul 2024 #127
Shortly after TSF lost the election gab13by13 Jul 2024 #16
I would hope the senate would have a hearing on this as well, they are quick to have a hearing on Bev54 Jul 2024 #66
And the media doesn't ever correct false information that the election was stolen. The right gets to go on and on rainy Jul 2024 #117
Rachel covered this the other night and had... Trueblue Texan Jul 2024 #156
Maybe this will let some of those new election officials reconsider... Trueblue Texan Jul 2024 #161
Yawn! 😴💤 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #49
Well I guess you can sleep through the discussion that is fine but not sure why you need to let everyone know Bev54 Jul 2024 #62
🤣🤣 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #115
Why is this funny to you? Dave says Jul 2024 #140
Define "this" ... Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #145
If you don't get the meaning of my post then, sorry, you're on your own Dave says Jul 2024 #147
LOL! Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #148
Need another can of Red Bull? Dave says Jul 2024 #139
I doubt that could make ANY of these tired and repetitive anti-Garland hate-fests interest me. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #144
You know you can block a thread that you find to be "a waste of time" Dave says Jul 2024 #146
Or not. Often times, criticism is deserved. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #158
And yet, here you are Oopsie! nt Trueblue Texan Jul 2024 #155
Indeed I am. 🤣 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #159
THIS !!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 uponit7771 Jul 2024 #123
IIRC, the "do not speak" thing is a policy, not a law. CincyDem Jul 2024 #8
Sure let's tell them they are being investigated and what the investigators are doing Bev54 Jul 2024 #9
So what's the plan here? Just let them steal it and then fight back? Emile Jul 2024 #13
We don't know what the plan is or even if there is an investigation. We make it so loud and clear they will Bev54 Jul 2024 #17
I'm glad Garland is so on top of this. Emile Jul 2024 #20
You know nothing about what Garland is on top of, period! Bev54 Jul 2024 #23
No kidding, that's the problem! Emile Jul 2024 #30
The problem is people pretending they know what is and isn't Bev54 Jul 2024 #37
Even though Republicans have people in place to steal the election Emile Jul 2024 #47
What? No, it is stop laying blame when you know nothing about what they are doing. Bev54 Jul 2024 #70
When has any investigator with half a brain wnylib Jul 2024 #84
So wait until they steal it and then what? Emile Jul 2024 #87
See my #91. wnylib Jul 2024 #94
what should he do? edisdead Jul 2024 #50
Well his track record up to this point has not been reassuring. Emile Jul 2024 #52
What track record would that be? Are you still harping on him not doing anything for a long time Bev54 Jul 2024 #71
What facts? TSF orchestrated an insurrection against Emile Jul 2024 #74
I and many others have posted the facts here many times, I can't help if you choose to ignore Bev54 Jul 2024 #82
I can't help it if you choose to ignore the obvious Emile Jul 2024 #83
That's the Bush Doctrine. OMGWTF Jul 2024 #73
i agree with you - i don't think there is any behind the scenes secret plan to samsingh Jul 2024 #72
Garland is worthless. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #54
Conspiracy to commit election fraud is a crime. wnylib Jul 2024 #91
Yes, exactly I am hoping they are on it and can get the evidence to shut it down and charge people Bev54 Jul 2024 #99
I also doubt that they are ignoring it. wnylib Jul 2024 #106
Well...you know what they say... CincyDem Jul 2024 #14
having done this for real nealr Jul 2024 #86
The dems know to take Trump literally when he says these things, nobody was quite sure about whether it was Bev54 Jul 2024 #95
When the proverbial substance... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #111
Maybe if they splash their investigation progress MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #24
Yeah, if Trump weren't so stupid and blast out his plans, we would not even know about it Bev54 Jul 2024 #68
Yes-- and I'm sure there are some plans in place. Not to mention from Dem officials in the swing states LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #65
Yes, most seem to be aware of it and that is why I am so happy we have Biden and Harris right now. Bev54 Jul 2024 #69
I have no idea what Garland is or isn't planning CanonRay Jul 2024 #107
Georgia has said they will do this even if Trump wins there. NGeorgian Jul 2024 #110
What they have quietly done in Georgia is really concerning. Bev54 Jul 2024 #112
I have no idea what Garland is or isn't planning CanonRay Jul 2024 #132
More organized, more ruthless and more prepared DFW Jul 2024 #2
Exactly notemason Jul 2024 #104
Agree, she and the DOJ know this. Bev54 Jul 2024 #109
Heritage traitors under surveillance yet? bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #3
Do you seriously think investigators would tell us? Zoomie1986 Jul 2024 #141
The way justice moves so slowly, it's a reason to be concerned. Emile Jul 2024 #6
Likely Trump has a few coup participants in the doj... polichick Jul 2024 #21
Come on, Merrick Garland had other priorities! Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #75
No kidding, boy he went right after Hunter Biden. Emile Jul 2024 #81
Give your head a shake it was Barr that went after Hunter Biden and set up the Bev54 Jul 2024 #105
We know it was Barr who set it up and Garland took it to the finish line Emile Jul 2024 #120
If he ended it, even dems would have screamed. I remember all the comments saying if he is guilty Bev54 Jul 2024 #122
LOL Emile Jul 2024 #125
Think again Bev54 Jul 2024 #129
Are you one of the Democrats who would have screamed if Garland would have ended Barr's partisan Emile Jul 2024 #133
Absolutely not, I am one of the people that has followed this very closely for 2 years. Bev54 Jul 2024 #135
Thank you! The Garland-hate and other irrational garbage is all over the place. Ugh! Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #160
How UnAmerican of them. spanone Jul 2024 #7
They expect a blue wave and will not certify any results. Will this chicoescuela Jul 2024 #10
That's not how it works. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #15
So not a full number in the House? Only those certified? chicoescuela Jul 2024 #22
Who takes over on the 3rd gab13by13 Jul 2024 #28
I feel THIS is the best question of this thread. Now bluestarone Jul 2024 #45
"Who takes over on the 3rd" BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #64
Marc Elias is an outstanding attorney and advocate. Kid Berwyn Jul 2024 #12
I watch Nicolle Wallace and one reason is that gab13by13 Jul 2024 #27
You and I must monitor the same radar screen. Kid Berwyn Jul 2024 #31
joe should be acting president et tu Jul 2024 #32
Isn't Joe still our President? solara Jul 2024 #63
right but if there is skulduggary et tu Jul 2024 #126
Great post...your positive attitude is absolutely backed up by the best freedom fighter of the century...JRB! PortTack Jul 2024 #101
ty pt! et tu Jul 2024 #128
According to the electoral count act, each state is given an absolute deadline to produce certification PortTack Jul 2024 #79
Elias is on our side, but Biden's team split with him - see post 77 polichick Jul 2024 #92
Elias is just one of many attorneys...and yes he fights for all Dems everywhere PortTack Jul 2024 #96
He's the one who seems to understand the enemy's intention... polichick Jul 2024 #100
Here's a video of Bob Bauer right b4 the '20 election. He's a very smart calming force! he will be right there PortTack Jul 2024 #142
Actually, he underestimated what was coming. polichick Jul 2024 #143
I admire Mr. Elias... tgraf66 Aug 2024 #163
Waiting for his Extreme Court nomination? orthoclad Jul 2024 #18
I don't know what Garland is planning, if anything CanonRay Jul 2024 #29
Margins, people, we need margins!! CrispyQ Jul 2024 #33
If Dems vote in big numbers, neither MAGAts nor the SCROTUS will be able to fuck with it New Breed Leader Jul 2024 #34
You're assuming those big numbers will be counted. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #36
That's the point right there. llmart Jul 2024 #43
Our justice system failed us CanonRay Jul 2024 #58
MF THIS !!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 uponit7771 Jul 2024 #124
No kidding DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #130
+3 Emile Jul 2024 #53
K&R Think. Again. Jul 2024 #35
Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #40
No, Biden has always made it clear... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #41
They fixed the Courts to help Trump, why can't they fix the election? History isn't going to treat Garland kindly. jalan48 Jul 2024 #38
This time they'll make sure the deniers 'find' evidence of fraud, to give the deniers reason to wiggs Jul 2024 #39
Every swing state should put national guard troops in polling places... ananda Jul 2024 #42
I said this exact thing to wifey earlier tonight. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2024 #152
CIVIL WAR FOR TRUMP gaslighting again? Brainfodder Jul 2024 #44
looks... myohmy2 Jul 2024 #46
Unless a particular elections worker has voiced intent to act illegally, no action can be taken Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #48
Of course action can be taken... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #56
Those steps should be in place regardless of who is counting the votes Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #97
I agree, Think. Again. Jul 2024 #116
The FEC is toothless Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #119
It's good to think all the possibilities through now... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #121
If Katie Hobbs, Gretchen Whitmer and Josh Shapiro don't have our backs... Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #138
Yes. THIS. Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #154
There will be another "Bush v. Gore" in 2024 Charging Triceratops Jul 2024 #51
so basically, we're going to be like Argentina come November 6? FirstLight Jul 2024 #55
Are you that assured the votes will be counted correctly? Emile Jul 2024 #57
You're not kidding: Trump's pal Milei's not only wrecking the little that worked for them, he plans to ignore elections peppertree Aug 2024 #162
Does anyone think that Merrick Garland is up to facing the steal threat? CanonRay Jul 2024 #59
I'll go with no, and fuck no! jalan48 Jul 2024 #103
One can hear the message echoing from the future.............. jaxexpat Jul 2024 #60
The Elias Group might coordinate with the DOJ re certification battles, depending on the merits/evidence. ancianita Jul 2024 #67
There was a split last year, though I think the Pres. has changed his tune some... polichick Jul 2024 #77
Bob Bauer gave some excellent interviews going into the '20 election. If he's at the top again, we're good! PortTack Jul 2024 #93
Bauer forgets that at least 30-40% of Elias' wins were with Trump appointed judges. ancianita Jul 2024 #102
November Civil War Referrendum nealr Jul 2024 #76
If mass refusals to certify the next election, what is our plan to stop this? OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #78
That's the question. Biden's team split with Elias last year - see my post above. polichick Jul 2024 #80
Too bad. I like Marc Elias. OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #89
Possibly a "shoot the messenger" situation? His warnings... polichick Jul 2024 #90
See post #79 PortTack Jul 2024 #85
TY OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #88
Perhaps: We democrats are announcing that if TSF is shown as winner there will be a long pause for a recount! Brainfodder Jul 2024 #98
This time Figarosmom Jul 2024 #108
Rural county elections staff face harassment, misinformation suegeo Jul 2024 #113
Where is Davidson County? Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #131
Bright red South Dakota suegeo Jul 2024 #136
So what does Mr. Elias suggest be done and by whom? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #114
They would hold up in today's Coup Court... polichick Jul 2024 #137
And the media doesn't ever correct false information that the election was stolen. rainy Jul 2024 #118
That is why mass turnout is so important Marcus IM Jul 2024 #134
NO SHIT Skittles Jul 2024 #149
Folks need to read Lawrence Lessig's book. And check out this from RM. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2024 #150
of course they do. Groundhawg Jul 2024 #151
Hopefully this will not make a difference LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #153
Thanks! As long as the Coup Court doesn't involve itself... polichick Jul 2024 #157
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