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In reply to the discussion: Panic at DU, it's unbelievable. [View all]Iggo
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There is a contingent here that doesn't really care about getting a conviction
AZSkiffyGeek
Nov 2022
#1
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
CAPS are like screaming at someone. So, yes, in my opinion among many others including WaPo.
Joinfortmill
Nov 2022
#254
AZSkiffyGeek, I agree with you 100%. Maybe they doin't know it, but anyone calling for charging
Martin68
Nov 2022
#100
Which of the many ridiculous generalizations are you referring to as a shitpost?
Martin68
Nov 2022
#211
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
How is your attack on other DUers helpful? While I"ve tried to watch this play out & defend
hlthe2b
Nov 2022
#70
NO. He merely said IF a Special Prosecutor were to be named, Jack Smith is a good
hlthe2b
Nov 2022
#198
No. I didn't interpret it that way at all. I was appalled that the other poster lied to you,
hlthe2b
Nov 2022
#229
How on earth is that post an "attack"? Good lord. People need to get a grip.
oldsoftie
Nov 2022
#140
Basically, yes. If you and all the others have shown an understanding...
TreasonousBastard
Nov 2022
#29
This is kind of hilarious. Have you bought DU? Or been appointed king of posting?
Scrivener7
Nov 2022
#160
They were not critiquing the DUer. They were literally and repeatedly quelling her opinion.
Gore1FL
Nov 2022
#153
Also a backstop to the probable defunding of the J6 committee and other ongoing investigations.
FalloutShelter
Nov 2022
#4
After two years of injustice the only thing reasonable would be Trump is under arrest!
Emile
Nov 2022
#5
This is a clear signal that indictments and prosecutions are coming.
Just A Box Of Rain
Nov 2022
#20
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
Read the emptywheel thread about why the earliest would be late December not now. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2022
#28
A War Crimes prosecutor no less. He's not going to be phased by tRump. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2022
#27
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
Inserting themselves into the court of public opinion isn't having power over this DOJ, though.
ancianita
Nov 2022
#149
Exactly. And their even SAYING they'll defund the DOJ police will make them look worse than they
ancianita
Nov 2022
#161
That is probably true they have locked one story already.. Yes he is passing the buck IMO
republianmushroom
Nov 2022
#52
"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
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
The best news since finding out we held onto the Senate. Through a step-by-step non-political
Martin68
Nov 2022
#89
Interesting. I did not take this announcement as slowing the investigations, or calling
PatrickforB
Nov 2022
#94
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
IMO the point is he's assigned a prosecutor. They are not off-shoring the investigations at DOJ.
Ford_Prefect
Nov 2022
#121
I was initially disappointed, but that was a knee-jerk reaction to the whole Mueller nothingburger.
catbyte
Nov 2022
#134
What's unbelievable is that some people think other people on a message board are panicked.
Autumn
Nov 2022
#162
The rudeness to shut down any discussion at all is what is unbelievable. At one time discussion
Autumn
Nov 2022
#203
It's all bullshit. A SC only protects Garland, no one else. Trump was right: running kills off any..
machoneman
Nov 2022
#164
We should tell the DNC that zero bucks from us unless TFG is charged. Then we go after the big....
machoneman
Nov 2022
#214
Gardland is too scared to prosecute Trump for the insurrection. He is not up to the job.
Mr. Sparkle
Nov 2022
#223