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46. I think any federal law will do. He can appeal to federal court and it gets sent up the chain with each rejection.

Fri May 31, 2024, 11:44 PM

May 2024

Every defendant has this option. It's just that it's not practical and very expensive. 99.9% of cases get tossed.

All sorts of archaic laws are violated all the time.

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I suggest that Magic Mike STFU and go read his fable book. And check on his wank app to make sure nobody's busting.... Comfortably_Numb May 2024 #1

They can't claudette May 2024 #2

I am sure Donny will appeal soon. BlueKota May 2024 #36

Dolt 45 will try. Dulcinea May 2024 #44

The Supremes are barely staying within the law now. We shouldn't take anything off the table. hadEnuf Jun 2024 #70

I hardly think comparing what might be about to happen to this country to Chicago in the 1920's is fair. HUAJIAO Jun 2024 #87

Yeah, probably more like that. Trump would be happy to roll the tanks. hadEnuf Jun 2024 #92

Exactly.....this is a state conviction not Federal. FarPoint Jun 2024 #50

claudette,,,,,,, Upthevibe Jun 2024 #55

Yes, I was wondering if Johnson PatSeg Jun 2024 #63

He mentioned that he claudette Jun 2024 #64

It really sounds like he's trying to appease PatSeg Jun 2024 #67

I was going to post a version of this NJCher Jun 2024 #69

👍 claudette Jun 2024 #80

Totally Unprecedented BOSSHOG May 2024 #3

WWJD for a Klondike bar? k55f5r May 2024 #19

What is totally unprecedented is that the speaker of the house hadEnuf May 2024 #47

I guess... myohmy2 Jun 2024 #65

If Mike Johnson is this stupid videohead5 May 2024 #4

Actually they can but in this case it would have to be a case involving the Federal Constitution. cstanleytech May 2024 #6

The answer with these six when Donny asks BlueKota May 2024 #37

There are assertions in the Conserva-sphere that 5th & 6th Amendments were violated in more than one way each. .nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2024 #39

"assertions" in the "Conserva-sphere" John Shaft Jun 2024 #48

Of course. I was just explaining to a DU how cons might invoke the Constitution to maybe get SCotUS involved.nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2024 #49

Then let the case proceed on appeal COL Mustard Jun 2024 #68

I think any federal law will do. He can appeal to federal court and it gets sent up the chain with each rejection. LeftInTX May 2024 #46

IMHO JesterCS May 2024 #29

Time to motion to vacate ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #71

Johnson sure is earning his douche title. cstanleytech May 2024 #5

And hang on... slightlv May 2024 #14

I get so goddam sick and tired of them using that word "Unprecedented! Unprecedented!" Diamond_Dog May 2024 #7

Yes, unprecedented! slightlv May 2024 #17

Cool! I should have bought a newspaper yesterday. Didn't think of it. Diamond_Dog May 2024 #18

If you can find someplace that sells newspapers, slightlv May 2024 #41

I wonder, now hear me out bucolic_frolic May 2024 #8

The Supreme Court is diminishing the judical branch. Bluethroughu May 2024 #9

Since Presidents are immune and all... cactusfractal May 2024 #10

Is he guilty, Mike? roscoeroscoe May 2024 #11

Mike is scared Snoopy 7 Jun 2024 #51

Yes yes yes! roscoeroscoe Jun 2024 #58

DETRUMPIFICATION NOW!! ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #72

They are trying to use.... The Grand Illuminist May 2024 #12

did he say this? NJCher Jun 2024 #75

Looked it up to see if SCOTUS can. The Grand Illuminist Jun 2024 #79

I heard Johnson NJCher Jun 2024 #85

What's dangerous to our system, Mikey, is Republicans going outside the norm every time something goes against them. ificandream May 2024 #13

Vote Blue all the way through. Bluethroughu May 2024 #45

Oh good lord. He's an idiot. Oopsie Daisy May 2024 #15

So, on the motion to vacate... BaronChocula May 2024 #16

no need quakerboy May 2024 #20

in other news: Mike Johnson is still a dimwitted sycophant. carry on. nt Javaman May 2024 #21

Deeply concerned, LOL. hay rick May 2024 #22

SCOTUS already has credibility problems Gore1FL May 2024 #23

If they gave a crap about their credibility BlueKota May 2024 #38

Pack the damed court ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #73

Oh, really?'The House Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden for offenses they made up out of thin air. DFW May 2024 #24

Mike Johnson once again proves that he is NOT a Christian nakocal May 2024 #25

Oh, I don't doubt Mikey is a Christian slightlv May 2024 #42

God hates hypocrisy and lies most of all. If you're gonna sin, ya gotta embrace it and Zen it like CFLDFF ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #74

Proof that he's 100% tRUMPY. What i cannot understand is, bluestarone May 2024 #26

performative. speak easy May 2024 #27

"And it's dangerous to our system" Talitha May 2024 #28

He committed crimes for fuck's sake Blue Owl May 2024 #30

Mike Johnson...Shithole Apostle. The Unmitigated Gall May 2024 #31

LOL. "This is diminishing the American people's faith in our system of justice itself." PSPS May 2024 #32

Mike is desperately searching for the words that will connect current reality to what he wants in the future. Aussie105 May 2024 #33

What a dunce Marthe48 May 2024 #34

The only people undermining my faith in the system are Donny, Mike, and All the Magats BlueKota May 2024 #35

Trump is right about one thing... GiqueCee May 2024 #40

Wouldn't you rather deal with corrupt Democrats than corrupt Republicans? ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #76

Is The Jury Verdict Reviewable? DallasNE May 2024 #43

What a sanctimonious twit NBachers Jun 2024 #52

Nothing would demonstrate more EndlessWire Jun 2024 #53

Republicans are living in a surreal world where they think they're above the law. Baitball Blogger Jun 2024 #54

It's "dangerous" to hold a criminal responsible for his actions. mwb970 Jun 2024 #56

Let the states decide. twodogsbarking Jun 2024 #57

I said it before and I'll say it again. I wouldn't have saved him. padah513 Jun 2024 #59

How BonnieJW Jun 2024 #60

I think SCOTUS should intervene - in some quicksand and never be seen again. Worst SCOTUS in American history. Wonder Why Jun 2024 #61

WTAF!!?!?!?!?!? Insanity! Fuck these corrupt motherfuckers to hell. LymphocyteLover Jun 2024 #62

how does this govern the country? AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #66

Li'l Pervy says what, now? Hekate Jun 2024 #77

I am pretty sure Timewas Jun 2024 #78

Mike Johnson Ladythatvotesblue Jun 2024 #81

That's it Mikey, grovel for the Shitstain! tonekat Jun 2024 #82

Mike Johnson is stark raving mad. He thinks this is Russia. Martin68 Jun 2024 #83

It is surprising that Mike Johnson hasn't caught his dick in his zipper and then bled out from the cuts. Botany Jun 2024 #84

and even then.... NJCher Jun 2024 #86

Hey, Mikey... LudwigPastorius Jun 2024 #88

Looking good Mikey. PlutosHeart Jun 2024 #89

Come July 11 moonshinegnomie Jun 2024 #90

Oh go eat shit, MAGA Mike! Initech Jun 2024 #91