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Chasstev365

(7,999 posts) Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:59 AM Apr 9

How can Republicans say the Clintons had to testify or be held in contempt, but Pam Bondi doesn't have to testify? [View all]

Another example that Democrats must be held to account to the letter of the law, while for Republicans following the law or not is their prerogative.

I'm so fucking tired of this.

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How can Republicans say the Clintons had to testify or be held in contempt, but Pam Bondi doesn't have to testify? [View all] Chasstev365 Apr 9 OP

The court Whip-poor-will Apr 9 #1

The rule of law doesn't apply to the Trump administration. sop Apr 9 #2

Stated that way reinforces that idea that Rs don't have to... OhioBack2Blue Apr 9 #6

The power of the magic R. Emile Apr 9 #3

Because they are Republicans. They are without ethics, being bound by our laws be them state or national .. Botany Apr 9 #4

Easy no_hypocrisy Apr 9 #5

just remember-- IOKIYAR LymphocyteLover Apr 9 #7

That's the definition of narcissism MadameButterfly Apr 9 #14

You beat me to it. nt hvn_nbr_2 Apr 9 #29

Hint: It begins with "H" and ends with... QueerDuck Apr 9 #8

Hypocrisy SocialDemocrat61 Apr 9 #9

How can they do it? AverageOldGuy Apr 9 #10

The 'Day of Reckining' for the Republicans is coming. The GOP is gonna be deader than a doornail Joinfortmill Apr 9 #11

I really hope so. Scrivener7 Apr 9 #12

This is why I said at the time HRC shouldn't have given intheflow Apr 9 #13

But she would have been prosecuted. MadameButterfly Apr 9 #15

Like all the Benghazi hearings, Rethugs figure if they blow enough smoke Martin Eden Apr 9 #19

They have different rules for this game. If we do it, it's a crime. If they do it, it's ok, even patriotic. surfered Apr 9 #16

Wilhoit's Law modrepub Apr 9 #17

Thank you for beating me to this!! usonian Apr 9 #26

"How can Republicans say...?" Martin Eden Apr 9 #18

Oh, I know it. I'm asking how they get away with it in the minds of voters. Chasstev365 Apr 9 #20

Yeah, I knew it was a rhetorical question Martin Eden Apr 9 #22

Yeppers. Baitball Blogger Apr 9 #21

Seem to recall a Clinton friend or associate who refused a congressional subpeona being jailed for quite a while Attilatheblond Apr 9 #23

Susan McDougall? MustLoveBeagles Apr 9 #24

Ah, so I am not the only one who remembers things GOP pols want us to forget Attilatheblond Apr 9 #25

Okay MustLoveBeagles Apr 9 #27

Wilhoit's Law. See #17 usonian Apr 9 #28

Rhetorical, Right? ColoringFool Apr 9 #30

Absolutely Chasstev365 Apr 9 #33

Great question! creeksneakers2 Apr 9 #31

What do you mean, how? BlueTsunami2018 Apr 9 #32