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grasswire

(50,130 posts)
11. I don't think it hurt him to say those words.
Tue Nov 25, 2014, 01:29 PM
Nov 2014

I think he really believes the claptrap. He is of the establishment.

I had the same reaction to this the last time he said those words, recently.

There is no equal justice under the law.

the law is only for those that can buy it. hobbit709 Nov 2014 #1
+1 joeybee12 Nov 2014 #2
There are actually two sets of laws: one for the well-to-do and the KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #5
Laws are written to protect those who can buy laws. nt valerief Nov 2014 #13
If you have been in a civil case SoLeftIAmRight Nov 2014 #19
Exactly, like this douche. sylvanus Nov 2014 #30
there is only a law for the rich or the truly evil samsingh Nov 2014 #3
Well said, peace13. Octafish Nov 2014 #4
The only use the PTB have for the rule of law is to keep us in line. merrily Nov 2014 #6
it is a charade...and a lie noiretextatique Nov 2014 #7
What the **** did you expect him to say? iandhr Nov 2014 #8
Come right out and say the truth.....stats are on his side. nc4bo Nov 2014 #10
a lot can't/won't heaven05 Nov 2014 #14
The election of a black man as President has been used Skidmore Nov 2014 #16
^^^^This!^^^^ + a gazillion! love_katz Nov 2014 #17
'We are a nation built on violence without consequence, theft without punishment, pampango Nov 2014 #12
Immortal Technique:Rich Man's World (1%) Lyrics Mr Dixon Nov 2014 #9
I don't think it hurt him to say those words. grasswire Nov 2014 #11
well, in fairness, it was an accurate statement stupidicus Nov 2014 #15
oh potus oh dear. "We are a nation built on the rule of law" belzabubba333 Nov 2014 #18
I am one of those Obama-bots (I guess that's my label) & I have to say last nite jillan Nov 2014 #20
He looked tired for sure. peace13 Nov 2014 #24
The President is 100% correct. Only fascists would abandon the rule of law in difficult times. Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #21
Surely this is the best of all possible worlds. Orrex Nov 2014 #23
Good OP. the rule of law is extremely selective. nt arthritisR_US Nov 2014 #22
I thought it was a great speech. But he doesn't do bad speeches. maced666 Nov 2014 #25
Way to draw out a lurker. I haven't even rec'd anything in months and months. Flying Squirrel Nov 2014 #26
White people lecturing the black president on how to talk to black people. Drunken Irishman Nov 2014 #27
So sorry. peace13 Nov 2014 #29
Isn't this the DOJ that said major crimes by corporations are "violations of the law, not offenses"? Leopolds Ghost Nov 2014 #28
We are under the rule of Capitalist Law for Capitalist pigs. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #31
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #32
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