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68. There are few prosecutions for lying on ATF gun-purchase forms in regards to drug use

Fri Oct 7, 2022, 04:10 PM

Oct 2022

You would pretty much have to arrest somebody with drugs on their person filling out that form to make that stick.

Filing charges four years later based on statements in a memoir? Good luck with that.

This one is right-wing political theater.

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Federal agents see chargeable tax, gun-purchase case against Hunter Biden [View all] brooklynite Oct 2022 OP

Damn. 50 Shades Of Blue Oct 2022 #1

Doesn't reflect on President Biden's reputation... brooklynite Oct 2022 #4

I'm well aware of that. It's still not good and there is no way to spin it. 50 Shades Of Blue Oct 2022 #14

It has nothing to do with Pres8dent Biden. After Trump's grifter kids in the white house, Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #59

Those charges are bullshit. I bet Justice doesn't charge and then the right whines about it... Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #34

I've said many times the "big" deal here would tax evasion. 1/2 right I guess oldsoftie Oct 2022 #2

Once again federal agents leak smears on Dem politicos (or their family) prior to an election. RockRaven Oct 2022 #3

This is great news for Democrats. I just hope AG Garland charges him. underthematrix Oct 2022 #9

huh? TeamProg Oct 2022 #41

Think about it. Has Hunter gotten on national TV or social media and ranted underthematrix Oct 2022 #42

There is nothing GOOD about it, there is nothing to cheer about here n/t TeamProg Oct 2022 #43

Hunter Biden is a really nice man and a good guy. L underthematrix Oct 2022 #48

Yes, he should be accountable. But that doesn't make it TeamProg Oct 2022 #50

Okay I'll give you that. underthematrix Oct 2022 #52

It's BS dropped for a reporter infamous for being an R shill Genki Hikari Oct 2022 #56

Which reporter? Devlin Barrett or Perry Stein? TeamProg Oct 2022 #58

Which reporter? Come on, man! TeamProg Oct 2022 #60

Meanwhile... brooklynite Oct 2022 #44

Tis the Season Frustratedlady Oct 2022 #5

Why would this influence the November election brooklynite Oct 2022 #6

Because the Republicans will glom onto anything that even hints of a scandal. Frustratedlady Oct 2022 #10

And? OneCrazyDiamond Oct 2022 #19

Of course, it could influence the election. This has dragged out for so long that I doubt it will Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #61

It's BS. Genki Hikari Oct 2022 #57

Democrats don't understand that this is a good thing for us and the rule of law. underthematrix Oct 2022 #7

But repugs claim (unsubstantiated) ties to Joe 867-5309. Oct 2022 #27

Wait a minute. So they claim it involves President Biden. underthematrix Oct 2022 #28

They'd do that either way XorXor Oct 2022 #32

Overplaying a bad hand is a bad look too. Torchlight Oct 2022 #66

This sounds like rogue FBI agents.leaking to the press Tomconroy Oct 2022 #30

It doesn't matter. Hunter Biden has been amazing underthematrix Oct 2022 #33

That's Pretty Much What Ari Melber Said. GB_RN Oct 2022 #47

It is not a good thing. It shows the double standard...Democrats VS Republicans. Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #62

Maybe someone with Tax law experience can chime in but isn't this CentralMass Oct 2022 #8

People do small federal bids for things like failing to pay taxes Tomconroy Oct 2022 #54

Why is this is ok to do before the election? SledDriver Oct 2022 #11

Because he's not an elected official, a candidate or a political figure of any kind. brooklynite Oct 2022 #12

Neither is Trump and yet he can't be charge before the election...a family member being charged. Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #36

I don't know that... brooklynite Oct 2022 #49

So not funny. It is pretty clear that Trump will not be charged before the midterm. Consider how Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #63

They've had evidence for months, but we get the news one month before the election. Midnight Writer Oct 2022 #13

It is a nothing burger and won't work. Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #37

This is from a 2018 Chicago Tribune article about lying on firearms forms. rzemanfl Oct 2022 #15

Like I told my RW brother, "I'm not voting for Hunter Biden anyway" world wide wally Oct 2022 #16

+1. I think that your answer is the correct way to view this news story. NCjack Oct 2022 #22

Seems pretty weak, for something they've spent so much effort on. Cracklin Charlie Oct 2022 #17

Can we give this any credibility? Sanity Claws Oct 2022 #18

This like the whole Bill Clinton-Ken Starr episode KPN Oct 2022 #20

if FBI agents leak information from a grand jury trial, it's a felony. Javaman Oct 2022 #21

I'm almost sure videohead5 Oct 2022 #23

Not that I recall... brooklynite Oct 2022 #35

This is all a bunch of bullshit...they are after Biden and are claiming he 'squashed' the Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #39

The DOJ is after Biden? Does Merrick Garland know? brooklynite Oct 2022 #40

You don't seem to understand that there are rogue agents in DOJ who target Democrats while Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #64

I seem to understand that there's a Democratic President who appointed a Democratic AG.... brooklynite Oct 2022 #65

Here is what I read videohead5 Oct 2022 #46

"Federal Agents" spooky. could mean Louis DeJoy. could mean any non lawyer curmudgeon. PerceptionManagement Oct 2022 #24

What are the alleged false statements on the gun paperwork? Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2022 #25

I'm worried they could be concerning his drug use ripcord Oct 2022 #29

He said he was not a substance abuser, Deminpenn Oct 2022 #55

This like the whole Bill Clinton-Ken Starr episode KPN Oct 2022 #26

So the FBI is mad because the US atty isn't satisfied with the Tomconroy Oct 2022 #31

Well, if they charge Hunter, then Donald better damn well be next. Joinfortmill Oct 2022 #38

What ever happened to the laptop? Hieronymus Phact Oct 2022 #45

This should be quiet, Corgigal Oct 2022 #51

Sounds like Durham II Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2022 #53

why do we care? Dyedinthewoolliberal Oct 2022 #67

There are few prosecutions for lying on ATF gun-purchase forms in regards to drug use Shermann Oct 2022 #68

grasping at straws onetexan Oct 2022 #69