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AverageOldGuy

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10. How can they do it?

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:05 AM

Apr 9

Easy.

They are Republicans. It's what they are.

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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