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agingdem

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52. we have no idea what's being done..

Fri Nov 18, 2022, 02:09 PM

Nov 2022

this DOJ doesn't leak...and it's up to Joe Biden to fire Wray and do it soon...I wouldn't have a problem if he canned Jeremy Powell as well.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland names Jack Smith special counsel in Trump criminal probes [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 2022 OP

Expect Pantagruel Nov 2022 #1

No. More like it's too far past time. blm Nov 2022 #12

actually, this is HUGE delay in the process.... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #20

I agree. Garland should just do it NOW!!! Iwasthere Nov 2022 #32

Agree. This is just kicking the can down the road to avoid making a decision IMO. old guy Nov 2022 #71

This is a good strategic move. wnylib Nov 2022 #92

A special prosecutor is good since it is BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #99

As if the TFG crowd accepts any non-partisan effort as A-O.K. with them. Keep dreaming......... machoneman Nov 2022 #122

Very true! BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #126

Yep, you go it! Garland is protecting his office and the DOJ. No decision is his 'win', for sure. machoneman Nov 2022 #123

I hope you read the posts below iemanja Nov 2022 #66

Doug Jones exboyfil Nov 2022 #2

unless its ted cruz or similar the cons will scream bloody murder certainot Nov 2022 #4

Another sh*tshow. I'm sorry. I'm furious with the stalling Bread and Circuses Nov 2022 #3

yeah this is bullshit. hopefully the Ga investigation will bear fruit soon certainot Nov 2022 #6

Garland is "stalling". You have evidence for that? brooklynite Nov 2022 #23

DOJ was shocked when Ms. Hutchinson testified before the J6 committee. gab13by13 Nov 2022 #45

Stalling is intentional delay, rather that a work pace that you disagree with. brooklynite Nov 2022 #72

They are letting the eel slip away. CivicGrief Nov 2022 #80

Yes, we do. He hired a fuckin' special counsel! As if his hand-picked grand jury can't... machoneman Nov 2022 #106

Garland literally CANNOT indict, just because he wants to. Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #109

It's not stalling. It's just the opposite. wnylib Nov 2022 #96

Good luck getting the usual suspects to comprehend that Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #110

I think that most people don't think through wnylib Nov 2022 #115

Oh, and how did Comey's step-by-step review turnout for you? Happy with the results? machoneman Nov 2022 #120

??? wnylib Nov 2022 #125

The reality now is ala' the Comey indictment, trial and jailing of TFG..oh wait, that never happened machoneman Nov 2022 #121

Wall Street Journal today Yonnie3 Nov 2022 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author sarcasmo Nov 2022 #11

Merrick Garland is not Bill Barr.. agingdem Nov 2022 #31

No one ever said that Garland was Bill Barr gab13by13 Nov 2022 #47

I'm SURE the government is going to let you know EXACTLY what happened to TOP SECRET documents AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #51

It's like some people can't grasp Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #111

we have no idea what's being done.. agingdem Nov 2022 #52

I agree. CivicGrief Nov 2022 #78

Not only don't we know what's done about TS docs Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #112

He could be worse. Why? He knows he has the goods but is fearful of the MAGATS and his legacy. machoneman Nov 2022 #124

Sorry to hear. Oathkeepers weren't seditioning on their own. blm Nov 2022 #7

Wonder if Trump announcing has made him feel this is the only way to properly handle it? Hugh_Lebowski Nov 2022 #8

Garland stated that Trump's announcement wnylib Nov 2022 #103

Sorry. If there is no source, it didn't happen. Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #9

I'm watching the Breaking News on MSNBC as I type this. sop Nov 2022 #24

CNN, MSNBC, WSJ, Washington Post all reporting. brooklynite Nov 2022 #28

I guess we wait another two years. Lucky Luciano Nov 2022 #10

Maybe we can drag it out until the 2024 election and then, "let the voters decide". jalan48 Nov 2022 #13

You bet! GOTV. gab13by13 Nov 2022 #35

If this is accurate, it is extremely disappointing. What have they been doing for two years. JohnSJ Nov 2022 #14

You know, 18 months ago I suggested a special counsel, gab13by13 Nov 2022 #19

Well, it appears you were right. If this is accurate, Garland needs to be raked over the coals, and JohnSJ Nov 2022 #34

Fuck No, gab13by13 Nov 2022 #15

Dammit Easterncedar Nov 2022 #16

We're on the road to nowhere. CivicGrief Nov 2022 #17

Garland to Name Special Counsel to Determine Whether Trump Should Face Charges LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #18

More proof that they're just running out the clock until they all die. PSPS Nov 2022 #21

Yep. Waiting for the universe to unfold as it should. One never knows but someone out there Samrob Nov 2022 #67

So what does the wait and see crowd think of this? gab13by13 Nov 2022 #22

Curious to know as well. sop Nov 2022 #26

The Faith based folks don't worry about these things. jalan48 Nov 2022 #36

No, it's the reality based people who haven't been panicking Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #113

The evidence continues to be collected BumRushDaShow Nov 2022 #39

The decision to indict a former president rests with the AG, gab13by13 Nov 2022 #50

What? BumRushDaShow Nov 2022 #60

true republianmushroom Nov 2022 #75

I knew when Garland failed to indict Meadows he would not go after the top brass. gab13by13 Nov 2022 #25

I've been patient and supportive of AG Garland tishaLA Nov 2022 #27

Cop-out and cowardly, IMHO. hlthe2b Nov 2022 #29

Post removed Post removed Nov 2022 #40

add mine to that. iemanja Nov 2022 #64

I fully agree with you. (nt) Paladin Nov 2022 #68

"Tamp down concerns that he would have a conflict of interest"? Iwasthere Nov 2022 #30

What conflict of interest? sop Nov 2022 #37

Just as long as its not Mueller kimbutgar Nov 2022 #33

I hope Syd Powell and John Eastman aren't on the short list. gab13by13 Nov 2022 #41

That would be ghastly and hopefully not likely kimbutgar Nov 2022 #46

Bullshit Durham needs a job Ponietz Nov 2022 #59

It does seem like if this decision has been made it should have happened a while ago. Tomconroy Nov 2022 #38

I think what happened BumRushDaShow Nov 2022 #54

Geoffrey Berman, former US Attorney at SDNY, might be a good suggestion FakeNoose Nov 2022 #42

Why does the SC have to be acceptable to the Magats gab13by13 Nov 2022 #55

He doesn't FakeNoose Nov 2022 #70

Am i disappointed? YES, but bluestarone Nov 2022 #43

I'm disappointed. vlyons Nov 2022 #44

One thing for sure Grimelle Nov 2022 #48

Tee up the football again, Lucy. sop Nov 2022 #49

Sigh happy feet Nov 2022 #53

WE WILL NEVER SEE JUSTICE Novara Nov 2022 #56

Choosing a special council "is an action" of sorts. Prairie_Seagull Nov 2022 #57

Merrick Garland is the biggest disappoinment ever, just sold our Democracy down the river. lark Nov 2022 #58

Joseph R. Biden, President brooklynite Nov 2022 #73

Yeah, I have a temper sometimes and pop off. lark Nov 2022 #79

"Just hope this Smith guy isn't a Repug apologist " brooklynite Nov 2022 #81

Garland didn't address the matter responsibly by not jumping on it. lark Nov 2022 #118

Which would make exacly what difference? dpibel Nov 2022 #83

Not stopping anyone from commenting as they see fit. brooklynite Nov 2022 #85

Oh, for sure dpibel Nov 2022 #87

Maybe in the future we should support females Attorney Generals, they're Dan Nov 2022 #61

Damn right. Novara Nov 2022 #63

I'm seeing the same thing. The women are standing up. Sally Yates would be a good choice. jalan48 Nov 2022 #65

I don't have anything favorable to say about this. iemanja Nov 2022 #62

Okay, Garland has convinced me. Seriously. ancianita Nov 2022 #69

after 20 months this announcement republianmushroom Nov 2022 #74

Maybe it will be a very special counsel... Harker Nov 2022 #76

Yeah, like Mueller! orangecrush Nov 2022 #95

Must be the former Federal Prosecutor from Nashville... Historic NY Nov 2022 #77

Indict already! James48 Nov 2022 #82

Kick & highly recommended. William769 Nov 2022 #84

Mierda! Garland does not have the ganas to indict, arrest El criminal RestoreAmerica2020 Nov 2022 #86

Ugh! I see more delays mysteryowl Nov 2022 #88

At least it's not the Jack Smith bagimin Nov 2022 #89

Garland punts. Lasher Nov 2022 #90

What a shitshow. Mr. Evil Nov 2022 #91

It's Mueller time! orangecrush Nov 2022 #93

Since hd specializes in war crimes, Darth & W come to mind. SheltieLover Nov 2022 #94

Well, I HOPE this means something. calimary Nov 2022 #97

Wow ... go off line for a few hours and Bam! ...In turbulent times not unexpected. Idk how I... electric_blue68 Nov 2022 #98

This guy (vs the individual US Attorneys) BumRushDaShow Nov 2022 #100

Ah, ok. Ty (I'll still take a look later) ... electric_blue68 Nov 2022 #104

It seems that some people do think that BumRushDaShow Nov 2022 #107

Trump will try to pardon himself noahx Nov 2022 #101

Jack Smith Conjuay Nov 2022 #102

Bullshit move to delay any indictment and protect no one but Garland. We should have... machoneman Nov 2022 #105

Mahalo, BRDS! & AG Garland!! nt Cha Nov 2022 #108

20 seconds after this announcement, Kevin McCarthy was... LudwigPastorius Nov 2022 #114

Trump explodes at special counsel appointment: 'I am not going to partake in it' Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2022 #116

Ooh, drumphf. You Poor, Poooor Besieged "Victim"... electric_blue68 Nov 2022 #117

I have a feeling this SP Jack is going to be alot tougher onetexan Nov 2022 #119