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moniss

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30. I've always felt that the clause

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #14)

Thu Jul 27, 2023, 04:28 AM

Jul 2023

should be limited to what is said on the floor or in hearings. I reject the idea that they should be able to carry around blanket immunity with them wherever they go and for whatever they say.

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Former lawmaker says Trump asked him to overturn the 2020 election [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 OP

From what we've heard so far, he may have to get in line... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #1

I forgot he lost his primary BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #2

Was that the reason? That he wouldn't lie for TFG?? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #3

He initially had 45's endorsement BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #7

I did read that - so we're guessing that the one TFG went with espoused his BS?? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #11

Apparently BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #12

So when is Brooks going to face insurrection-related legal action? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #13

Well that's what the OP seems to be about BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #14

It's frustrating that this is taking so long. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #15

Remember with Watergate BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #16

Very true. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #17

Agree. BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #18

I'm old enough to remember Nixon, besides seeing the documentaries, so that's what I was waiting for Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #19

I definitely remember him and people forget that Nixon was Eisenhower's VP for 8 years too! BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #22

However, I remember reading that Eisenhower pretty much dismissed him Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #24

That whole way of considering/choosing running mates was before they passed the 25th Amendment BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #26

But in the 1970s, DRAGNET was catching crooks and convicting them in 30 minutes! brooklynite Jul 2023 #20

I liked this better though BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #25

Adam-12 never dealt with the trial phase brooklynite Jul 2023 #27

Who needs a trial? BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #29

I've always felt that the clause moniss Jul 2023 #30

Agree BumRushDaShow Jul 2023 #31

Word! Brother Buzz Jul 2023 #4

... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #5

THIS 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 LenaBaby61 Jul 2023 #9

I hope the SC communicates with Mo via a letter targeting him as republianmushroom Jul 2023 #6

Oh, he's received a target letter. This is just a Hail Mary. Glamrock Jul 2023 #8

We shall see, in time if you are correct. republianmushroom Jul 2023 #10

Doubt it... brooklynite Jul 2023 #21

Who would believe anything he says? ... aggiesal Jul 2023 #23

"Time to start taking down names and kicking ass." Jack has notes. czarjak Jul 2023 #28