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115. The irony, of course is that Tribe just tweeted support for Jack Smith

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #112)

Fri Nov 18, 2022, 04:55 PM

Nov 2022

And his followers are shitting on him for it.

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Panic at DU, it's unbelievable. [View all] fightforfreedom Nov 2022 OP

There is a contingent here that doesn't really care about getting a conviction AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #1

Poppycock NoRethugFriends Nov 2022 #7

Bullshit oxymoron Nov 2022 #14

Well, you certainly told me AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #16

Yeah, who they think one word reply is going to convince? But at least THEY vented & feel better. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #31

Whatever folks think, Garland made the right move. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #66

IN YOUR OPINION. Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #174

CAPS are like screaming at someone. So, yes, in my opinion among many others including WaPo. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #254

You think "SCREAMING" I think "firmly said." YMMV. nt Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #256

Yes, he did. secondwind Nov 2022 #244

AZSkiffyGeek, I agree with you 100%. Maybe they doin't know it, but anyone calling for charging Martin68 Nov 2022 #100

Nah inthewind21 Nov 2022 #116

Sometimes that's all a shitpost deserves. oxymoron Nov 2022 #207

Which of the many ridiculous generalizations are you referring to as a shitpost? Martin68 Nov 2022 #211

That is the oxymoron, Buddha and a shit post. Bev54 Nov 2022 #232

Yet you responded to my post AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #216

Mr Leahy has entered the chat. Iggo Nov 2022 #221

Third contingent: Pinback Nov 2022 #35

I'm a member this mob, and I hope like hell I'm wrong. Magoo48 Nov 2022 #49

Take a number. calimary Nov 2022 #108

Yep and my question is oldtime dfl_er Nov 2022 #151

It takes YEARS to get most federal cases through the judicial system Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #231

Anyone here remember DENVERPOPS Nov 2022 #252

That's Where I've Been, And Where I'll Remain SoCalDavidS Nov 2022 #113

I, too, would love to see a ruined Trump & Trump INC oldsoftie Nov 2022 #139

Yup.... I'm now there right with you Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 #141

We haven't even seen his tax returns yet. sop Nov 2022 #193

and you won't. Or the Mueller report. And we won't, because justice is broken IMHO. But don't Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #220

That's basically who they're complaining about but for some reason Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #146

If he isn't already humiliated, he never will be... reACTIONary Nov 2022 #157

Or we want to see him convicted IronLionZion Nov 2022 #42

What is this here? BlackSkimmer Nov 2022 #43

How is your attack on other DUers helpful? While I"ve tried to watch this play out & defend hlthe2b Nov 2022 #70

In several of those cases... AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #74

That is disgusting. NOT ONE OF THOSE I MENTIONED is deserving of that. hlthe2b Nov 2022 #77

Bullshit muriel_volestrangler Nov 2022 #112

The irony, of course is that Tribe just tweeted support for Jack Smith AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #115

Wow, really? ShazzieB Nov 2022 #126

NO. He merely said IF a Special Prosecutor were to be named, Jack Smith is a good hlthe2b Nov 2022 #198

If? AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #217

Honestly I know you aren't that clueless. If you are, you need hlthe2b Nov 2022 #218

I think you may have misconstrued my post. ShazzieB Nov 2022 #226

No. I didn't interpret it that way at all. I was appalled that the other poster lied to you, hlthe2b Nov 2022 #229

THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE. See post 198. hlthe2b Nov 2022 #199

Sounds like cilla4progress Nov 2022 #143

How on earth is that post an "attack"? Good lord. People need to get a grip. oldsoftie Nov 2022 #140

Maybe look up "civility," "tolerance", "constructive debate" hlthe2b Nov 2022 #192

Nothing about that post was an attack. Simple difference of opinion. oldsoftie Nov 2022 #212

It is divisive attack on a Group of DUer's POV hlthe2b Nov 2022 #213

Whew, poked that beezenest! lambchopp59 Nov 2022 #106

Don't get me wrong AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #109

I'd say they would choose riskier aggressive action and/or Hortensis Nov 2022 #114

A LOT of us howled when Rittenhouse got off, and rightly so. ShazzieB Nov 2022 #130

Fucking A YoshidaYui Nov 2022 #167

Everyone has an opinion. Mr. Evil Nov 2022 #208

There is also a contingent here that also enjoy Trump getting away BradAllison Nov 2022 #219

Nonsense. Justice delayed just evolves more autocrats lostnfound Nov 2022 #235

I call it perfectly reasonable cynicism/skepticism NewHendoLib Nov 2022 #2

It appears that I have an anonymous fan club here, gab13by13 Nov 2022 #10

I'm in your fan club. Because everything you warned about has come to pass Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #147

With ya. BlackSkimmer Nov 2022 #47

+1+ JHB Nov 2022 #181

Indeed...and thanks! NewHendoLib Nov 2022 #183

As I was saying... TreasonousBastard Nov 2022 #3

How dare we as taxpayers have an opinion about what our government does iemanja Nov 2022 #12

You do have a say... AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #17

Is that my only option? iemanja Nov 2022 #21

So you don't approve of Biden choosing Garland AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #25

I don't approve of Garland iemanja Nov 2022 #38

Stop it. Just stop. nt Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #238

Basically, yes. If you and all the others have shown an understanding... TreasonousBastard Nov 2022 #29

I don't live in Iran iemanja Nov 2022 #36

And yours isn't? "Opinion" doesn't simply mean shooting off.. TreasonousBastard Nov 2022 #51

What inside knowledge do you have iemanja Nov 2022 #57

My "opinion" is simply that I have no opinion. TreasonousBastard Nov 2022 #61

Your opinion is that those who disagree with you have no right to speak. iemanja Nov 2022 #71

This is kind of hilarious. Have you bought DU? Or been appointed king of posting? Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #160

This message was self-deleted by its author Sewa Nov 2022 #240

Just like we had to keep our mouths shut about Tulsi G, when we KNEW! n/t BamaRefugee Nov 2022 #39

Indeed. iemanja Nov 2022 #41

Ha! sprinkleeninow Nov 2022 #241

This message was self-deleted by its author BamaRefugee Nov 2022 #40

At that level? treestar Nov 2022 #72

I mostly certainly have a right to voice my opinion iemanja Nov 2022 #87

Well I did not say that treestar Nov 2022 #120

They were not critiquing the DUer. They were literally and repeatedly quelling her opinion. Gore1FL Nov 2022 #153

THIS! Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #173

Thank you iemanja Nov 2022 #236

yes Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #239

this: treestar Nov 2022 #257

I didn't interpret it that way iemanja Nov 2022 #188

I'm sorry you had to go through all of this badgering. Gore1FL Nov 2022 #234

I may not have a better understanding, but treestar Nov 2022 #258

Yet here you are. Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #150

Also a backstop to the probable defunding of the J6 committee and other ongoing investigations. FalloutShelter Nov 2022 #4

The only way they can defund DOJ is to shut down the government. gab13by13 Nov 2022 #15

True. Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #123

The J6 committee is done as soon as the new congress is sworn in. Ray Bruns Nov 2022 #85

No need for that. FalloutShelter Nov 2022 #90

After two years of injustice the only thing reasonable would be Trump is under arrest! Emile Nov 2022 #5

Yup NoRethugFriends Nov 2022 #8

Thank you ...... Lovie777 Nov 2022 #6

Of course it will slow down the investigation iemanja Nov 2022 #9

"...and will have to collect their own evidence" Disaffected Nov 2022 #24

They have no evidence AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #26

The post was about the investigation's evidence iemanja Nov 2022 #44

I didn't claim the AG didn't have any evidence AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #64

Because you misread iemanja Nov 2022 #75

So you are saying Garland is lying? AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #76

I'm not playing your games. iemanja Nov 2022 #88

Are you suggesting that a Special Prosecutor was appointed iemanja Nov 2022 #30

Good question Sewa Nov 2022 #58

Prosecutor can manage review & move forward timely. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #86

Not at all. Disaffected Nov 2022 #133

+1, uponit7771 Nov 2022 #33

A prosecutor with personal knowledge of wnylib Nov 2022 #156

I agree he seems qualified iemanja Nov 2022 #190

I don't think that Garland got cold feet at all. wnylib Nov 2022 #247

Also what Tribe said. He said it would moonscape Nov 2022 #255

Seems like stalling to me, Miguelito Loveless Nov 2022 #11

You haven't been here very long, have you? GoCubsGo Nov 2022 #13

Exactly! ShazzieB Nov 2022 #117

Yes, and criticizing those who aren't panicking, GoCubsGo Nov 2022 #136

I agree with you! ShazzieB Nov 2022 #169

Oh, I wasn't accusing you! GoCubsGo Nov 2022 #189

Okay, cool! ShazzieB Nov 2022 #228

so Skittles Nov 2022 #243

Thanks for helping to illustrate my point. nt GoCubsGo Nov 2022 #246

Garland has a lot of 'facts'. Now he is working it MOMFUDSKI Nov 2022 #187

Thanks for helping me make my point! nt GoCubsGo Nov 2022 #191

It's pathetic, more than anything. tritsofme Nov 2022 #18

Harry Litman Easterncedar Nov 2022 #19

Won't it go faster with one person on it wnylib Nov 2022 #248

We can hope Easterncedar Nov 2022 #253

This is a clear signal that indictments and prosecutions are coming. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #20

I've read this for over a year, I'm skeptical at best uponit7771 Nov 2022 #34

I'm utterly convinced that Garland wouldn't name a Special Prosecutor Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #48

I'm 100% convinced if TFG was Muslim and 97% of those who attacked the captial on J6 were ... uponit7771 Nov 2022 #53

J6 insurrections are being hunted down, convicted of crimes, and some are serving prison sentences. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #68

Okay, I'm looking at Marilyn Mosby and other politicians of color in the last couple of years and .. uponit7771 Nov 2022 #79

If you are asking me to stipulate that TBL has every sort of unfair advantage in Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #102

+1, uponit7771 Nov 2022 #127

Well stated, and I agreed with all of this. ShazzieB Nov 2022 #137

All along, the cases we cite as fast and hard were SMALLER in scope. ancianita Nov 2022 #202

so we are supposed to believe in this fairy tale because you do? Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #177

Believe in whatever fairytales you choose embrace. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #182

Works bdamomma Nov 2022 #22

Garland is scared shitless! The pause is OVER! OVER! GreenWave Nov 2022 #23

Read the emptywheel thread about why the earliest would be late December not now. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #28

Scared? treestar Nov 2022 #80

Oh, come on now! 😉 ShazzieB Nov 2022 #179

A War Crimes prosecutor no less. He's not going to be phased by tRump. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #27

Specialist prosecutor Jack Smith: Goonch Nov 2022 #32

and the apologists come out yet again..... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #37

You are correct, as usual Sewa Nov 2022 #84

I agree. I too have held my breath for two years. Two years. Ray Bruns Nov 2022 #93

I'm not calling for garlands head..... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #97

Yep. 58Sunliner Nov 2022 #107

THey said the same thing about Mueller Bettie Nov 2022 #210

+1000,000 - N/T Locrian Nov 2022 #250

What exactly is accomplished by appointing a special councel? D23MIURG23 Nov 2022 #45

It's a firewall. Against political attacks that claim the DOJ is political in its investigations ancianita Nov 2022 #56

except the house will still hold hearings and attack the sc efforts...... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #91

The House cannot in any way delay what the DOJ does. At all. Attacks are why SC exists. ancianita Nov 2022 #119

not saying the house will delay... but they will insert themselves getagrip_already Nov 2022 #132

Inserting themselves into the court of public opinion isn't having power over this DOJ, though. ancianita Nov 2022 #149

ALL of this! ShazzieB Nov 2022 #185

They can defund it Effete Snob Nov 2022 #152

They can try. But. It's been already funded enough to finish its job. ancianita Nov 2022 #154

That Won't Happen ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #155

Exactly. And their even SAYING they'll defund the DOJ police will make them look worse than they ancianita Nov 2022 #161

Thank You for this Report Cha Nov 2022 #46

I think this is a good move. EndlessWire Nov 2022 #50

That is probably true they have locked one story already.. Yes he is passing the buck IMO republianmushroom Nov 2022 #52

The Biden inthewind21 Nov 2022 #73

You say "IMO," huh? No he's not passing the damn buck. ancianita Nov 2022 #129

Believe I heard most of what you posted about Garland. republianmushroom Nov 2022 #163

I read an article William769 Nov 2022 #54

I read that too. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2022 #148

"It won't slow down the investigation". Of course not, it cannot go slower than it is already going Escurumbele Nov 2022 #55

So what's wrong with DU'rs having a discussion about this new development??? Peregrine Took Nov 2022 #59

Well said. Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #165

Recommended. H2O Man Nov 2022 #60

Stay calm people. This is a good thing. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #62

Randi Rhodes is pissed-off at Garland's announcement OMGWTF Nov 2022 #63

And her opinion is particularly relevant? brooklynite Nov 2022 #124

It sounds reasonable to you? hamsterjill Nov 2022 #65

I'm so glad you're here to reassure us all. BlackSkimmer Nov 2022 #67

This has always been a relay race .... pbmus Nov 2022 #69

It's unfortunate BumRushDaShow Nov 2022 #78

Glad to see you lay out the monumental work of the DOJ here. ancianita Nov 2022 #200

I'd just ask DUers to attempt to put themselves into Garland's mind for a moment Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #81

Just how is appointing a special prosecutor not going to slow down the investigation. This has already gone on JohnSJ Nov 2022 #82

Garland and the special prosecutor have now both said it will not slow down the investigations. fightforfreedom Nov 2022 #96

Good point about how this should have been done way before this. Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #168

Let's stop kidding ourselves orangecrush Nov 2022 #83

The best news since finding out we held onto the Senate. Through a step-by-step non-political Martin68 Nov 2022 #89

... orangecrush Nov 2022 #95

I've taken Garland to task more than once throughout this interminable process Orrex Nov 2022 #92

Interesting. I did not take this announcement as slowing the investigations, or calling PatrickforB Nov 2022 #94

Recommended, if possible. H2O Man Nov 2022 #99

So, the House can investigate whatever made-up lies they want about Biden JCMach1 Nov 2022 #98

+1 orangecrush Nov 2022 #103

Well, yes inthewind21 Nov 2022 #131

We have people on trial right now for criminal conspiracy for Jan. 6 JCMach1 Nov 2022 #144

Why didn't he do this right at the beginning? BlackSkimmer Nov 2022 #101

Exactly. Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #172

Thanks. I feel like I'm in crazy world. DUers happy for a delay on tfg's comeuppance. BlackSkimmer Nov 2022 #175

I know. But I don't mind disagreeing so much, I mind the incivility that oozes Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #176

This is not panic. It is righteous anger. Two freaking years and now he wants to appoint a special Ray Bruns Nov 2022 #104

LOL. It's kicking the can down the well. 58Sunliner Nov 2022 #105

But... but.... orangecrush Nov 2022 #111

I do not for one second believe that any nevergiveup Nov 2022 #110

Given the background of this particular prosecutor, Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #118

IMO the point is he's assigned a prosecutor. They are not off-shoring the investigations at DOJ. Ford_Prefect Nov 2022 #121

Of course changing personnel will slow it down muriel_volestrangler Nov 2022 #122

Thanks for this mcar Nov 2022 #125

Those armchairs are too comfy to climb out of. brooklynite Nov 2022 #128

I was initially disappointed, but that was a knee-jerk reaction to the whole Mueller nothingburger. catbyte Nov 2022 #134

I haven't seen any "panic". Seems like the right move to me. oldsoftie Nov 2022 #135

Just Do the fucking Job! YoshidaYui Nov 2022 #138

+1 Emile Nov 2022 #142

Panic from people who thought Trump would face justice? BannonsLiver Nov 2022 #145

What will happen will happen. I don't worry about it Kaleva Nov 2022 #158

Painfully true, and though MedRxx Nov 2022 #184

It's not just about bravery. BannonsLiver Nov 2022 #209

that does it, can't take it anymore! yaesu Nov 2022 #159

What's unbelievable is that some people think other people on a message board are panicked. Autumn Nov 2022 #162

This oxymoron Nov 2022 #166

Thank you for this post. Treefrog Nov 2022 #171

Superb comment. NewHendoLib Nov 2022 #186

The rudeness to shut down any discussion at all is what is unbelievable. At one time discussion Autumn Nov 2022 #203

Yup. It's become tribal. NewHendoLib Nov 2022 #205

Thank you. Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #227

It's all bullshit. A SC only protects Garland, no one else. Trump was right: running kills off any.. machoneman Nov 2022 #164

Unfortunately, it is not only believable Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #170

Well, of course it will slow the process down, but not much Warpy Nov 2022 #178

Neal Katyal is PISSED. MOMFUDSKI Nov 2022 #180

Many people agree with you. Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #204

If this isn't adjudicated, this country has abandoned the rule of law Mr. Ected Nov 2022 #194

If MAGA Republicans defund and takeover everything bucolic_frolic Nov 2022 #195

The US isn't a signatory to the treaty for the International Criminal Court iemanja Nov 2022 #196

I believe the was the plan all along FakeNoose Nov 2022 #197

There's this, from NBC in Nov. 2020 Grasswire2 Nov 2022 #201

It isn't panic Bettie Nov 2022 #206

We should tell the DNC that zero bucks from us unless TFG is charged. Then we go after the big.... machoneman Nov 2022 #214

I don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #215

Don't worry, the pizzas are coming Sympthsical Nov 2022 #222

Gardland is too scared to prosecute Trump for the insurrection. He is not up to the job. Mr. Sparkle Nov 2022 #223

I just came back on & Cha Nov 2022 #224

Ask whether we have heard moniss Nov 2022 #225

It's insane to me. David__77 Nov 2022 #230

I hope you are right Progressive dog Nov 2022 #233

My reluctance to get happy clappy is because if anyone on DU, or Hassler Nov 2022 #237

looks like there are special circumstances for Donald Fucking Trump Skittles Nov 2022 #242

Tendency for some people to never give the benefit of the doubt, assume bad intentions because betsuni Nov 2022 #245

Well if his move protects the integrity of the investigation hadEnuf Nov 2022 #249

THANK YOU! RamblingRose Nov 2022 #251

Special Counsel Jack Smith is moving at light speed LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #259