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34. I'm really hoping that's what Garland has in mind (nt)

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Thu Jan 12, 2023, 02:59 PM

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AG Garland names Robert Hur as special counsel in Biden classified documents matter [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 OP

Garland is getting quicker, gab13by13 Jan 2023 #1

That's because Biden is fully cooperating with the DOJ, while Trump... AllTooEasy Jan 2023 #54

Broadcast networks all reporting live at the press conference Walleye Jan 2023 #2

Yeah, the coverage is a tad excessive today PatSeg Jan 2023 #44

Garland just did what Trump tried to bribe Zelenskyy to do Walleye Jan 2023 #53

Oh, I think the point PatSeg Jan 2023 #55

Actually, I am over reacting, this is probably the best move Walleye Jan 2023 #56

A lot of people are overreacting right now PatSeg Jan 2023 #57

I just had a bad memory of Ken Starr Walleye Jan 2023 #58

Oh, that's not good PatSeg Jan 2023 #59

Yes... keroro gunsou Jan 2023 #67

No comment. 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2023 #3

Gee, two years to appoint a special counsel for trump, and two weeks for President Biden. JohnSJ Jan 2023 #4

It's ridiculous. Bluethroughu Jan 2023 #8

Yes it is. JohnSJ Jan 2023 #13

No criminal intent as far as we know... FarPoint Jan 2023 #84

The orange menace was recorded directing his armed rally Bluethroughu Jan 2023 #87

False and not in any way equivalent Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #22

Yes it was. AG Garland knew trump stole classified documents back in January 2021 JohnSJ Jan 2023 #51

Can you direct us to a report on that point? My recollection is the issue began to surface Feb 2022. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #76

Here............. JohnSJ Jan 2023 #78

Thanks. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #85

I admit Bernardo I took some liberty with the timeline. I guess what frustrates me with this JohnSJ Jan 2023 #86

My best guess is that the crimes are numerous, encrypted, and convoluted that it took Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #89

He was appointed in March 2021. Igel Jan 2023 #80

The National archives knew about it in May of 2021 JohnSJ Jan 2023 #83

Two weeks after tRump conflict of interest appeared, SC appointed. Also 2 weeks after Biden. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #90

I agree with most everything you said, except I believe the SC mandate is to discover evidence JohnSJ Jan 2023 #94

No. Mandate is to investigate. In Biden's case it will clear him. POSSIBLE, not suspected. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #95

A Special Counsel is appointed to investigate suspected cases of wrongdoing, because JohnSJ Jan 2023 #96

I'm pretty sure it was within days of the turd announcing for 2024. HardPort Jan 2023 #40

Curious, isn't it? Jamastiene Jan 2023 #61

On this point, Igel Jan 2023 #81

I hope this is secretly to call out how different the cases are. forgotmylogin Jan 2023 #71

Federal grand jury next week, indictments PCIntern Jan 2023 #5

Maybe Biden ducks line up quicker. gab13by13 Jan 2023 #19

Yawn, what a load of bollocks. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #23

Another Trump appointee I bet? gab13by13 Jan 2023 #6

Yup SheltieLover Jan 2023 #37

Couldn't Garland have found someone not chosen by Trump? We saw how Trump partisans Lonestarblue Jan 2023 #62

That was my 1st thought! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #64

No, this was wise. Igel Jan 2023 #82

We can be assured that the Maralago docs case is dead in the water. Sneederbunk Jan 2023 #7

Why? It shouldn't be. LymphocyteLover Jan 2023 #16

Because the DOJ will use Biden case as an excuse not to prosecute TFG. Sneederbunk Jan 2023 #18

bull RussBLib Jan 2023 #21

Bullshit. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #24

They can't prosecute Biden because they could never prove intent William Seger Jan 2023 #29

The RW media will trial Biden and find him guilty. That's all that's needed. Facts do not matter. hadEnuf Jan 2023 #50

Very possible. old guy Jan 2023 #25

f'in garland.... getagrip_already Jan 2023 #9

+1 happy feet Jan 2023 #52

+2! Wuddles440 Jan 2023 #72

Hopefully to put it in perspective. Open/Docs Returned/Closed. TigressDem Jan 2023 #10

I'm really hoping that's what Garland has in mind (nt) William Seger Jan 2023 #34

Smith and Hur were both Trump appointees. gab13by13 Jan 2023 #11

Garland needs to be gone. He sucks as AG. liberalmuse Jan 2023 #12

He's known to be a Republican, and yes, he is a huge disappointment LymphocyteLover Jan 2023 #15

I don't believe there are anymore trustworthy Republicans left. liberalmuse Jan 2023 #20

Geez, a snake in the grass... deliberately slowing things up for Reeps... ananda Jan 2023 #27

Is Biden stupid? sarisataka Jan 2023 #41

Was Poppy Bush stupid for appointing David Souter to the Supreme Court? Polybius Jan 2023 #43

Correct me if I'm wrong sarisataka Jan 2023 #45

Garland is showing his teeth FredGarvin Jan 2023 #14

I usually don't watch msnbc until 4 PM, gab13by13 Jan 2023 #17

Righties avoiding point by point comparison make Biden's case sound the same. RoeVWade Jan 2023 #26

Makes no difference FredGarvin Jan 2023 #30

Corporate media is fed the same facts as everyone else. They CHOOSE to spit out distortion. ancianita Jan 2023 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author chowder66 Jan 2023 #28

So far Bidens properties are still under investigation FredGarvin Jan 2023 #33

thanks. chowder66 Jan 2023 #35

You can bet someone in the House is already drawing up impeachment papers. -nt CrispyQ Jan 2023 #31

Garland laid out a timeline that explains WHY WASN'T THE PUBLIC INFORMED? underpants Jan 2023 #32

What a jackass! Mr. Sparkle Jan 2023 #36

Why a Rosenstein attorney? SheltieLover Jan 2023 #38

May be a naive take, but... AngryOldDem Jan 2023 #39

Biden made two bad, imho, cabinet appointments Deminpenn Jan 2023 #42

I absolutely agree Doug Jones would have been better. Much better. Novara Jan 2023 #47

This gives Garland cover for not prosecuting the orange shitstain Novara Jan 2023 #46

Nonsense. Smith is independent. If he charges tRump, Garland will not veto it. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #92

No reason why this shouldn't conclude quickly... EarthFirst Jan 2023 #48

The best response here: don't give it oxygen... CapnSteve Jan 2023 #49

Loathsome cowardice on Garland's part. Xoan Jan 2023 #63

Nonsense. 2 weeks after tRump conflict of interest (announce) SC appointed. 2 weeks after Biden Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #93

He sure moved fast on this one. Jamastiene Jan 2023 #65

Merrick Garland's idea of fairness... dchill Jan 2023 #66

Merrick "Speedy" Garland in action. (nt) Paladin Jan 2023 #68

Under Sec. 600.6 the SC has independent authority to investigate and prosecute. Those in2herbs Jan 2023 #69

I'm tired of this crap. slightlv Jan 2023 #70

I haven't quite reached... Wuddles440 Jan 2023 #74

I get where you are coming from. Karma13612 Jan 2023 #88

I know that feeling. Jamastiene Jan 2023 #97

I doubt either Trump nor Biden is in serious trouble over this Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2023 #73

Garland trying to be righteous. hamsterjill Jan 2023 #75

Question republianmushroom Jan 2023 #77

Does this square with DU tin foilers who still think Garland is going after Trump? Emile Jan 2023 #79

No tin foil. Appointment of SC is a FACT. :eyes: Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2023 #91

It COULD be interpreted as a Trump indictment being more likely News Junkie Jan 2023 #98