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Bernardo de La Paz

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3. You are confused. It was Barr who protected tRump by redactions & lying

Reply to lagomorph777 (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 1, 2019, 12:17 PM

Oct 2019

So many, even on this site, bought into Barr's hypocritical characterization of Mueller's report as a nothing-burger. We have not seen the actual report.

As to protecting "high-level criminals" (presumably corporate officers), even murderers have a right to legal representation of their choosing.

It is a fundamental principle of US law that defendants have a right to a defense.

The reason we protect the rights of people we loath and despise is to protect our rights when the tables are flipped.

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Robert S. Mueller III and Other Special Counsel's Office Members Rejoin WilmerHale [View all] brooklynite Oct 2019 OP

Cue the Mueller attack bots. Mueller is/was not evil even if he is not perfect in many eyes. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2019 #1

Not from me you won't Lulu KC Oct 2019 #6

The problem was not Mueller and his work, the problem was and still is Barr. pazzyanne Oct 2019 #7

Yes, indeed! Lulu KC Oct 2019 #11

Continuing his role of protecting high-level criminals. lagomorph777 Oct 2019 #2

You are confused. It was Barr who protected tRump by redactions & lying Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2019 #3

Mueller carefully avoided major conclusions and indictment. lagomorph777 Oct 2019 #4

Mueller was forbidden by Barr from indicting tRump. Fact. Period. Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2019 #5

Your take on this is the same as mine. pazzyanne Oct 2019 #8

I don't think people have a problem with agreeing Mueller was not technically following the law LiberalLovinLug Oct 2019 #9

"His silent contrition ...", his cowardice ... I'm with you on this LLL NotHardly Oct 2019 #10

Robert Mueller should retire FakeNoose Oct 2019 #12