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43. AG/republiQan, looking forward....

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Tue Oct 19, 2021, 10:10 PM

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Schiff 'vehemently' disagrees with Attorney General Garland's reluctance to pursue Trump [View all] AZProgressive Oct 2021 OP

Thank god Adam is speaking out because we are for sure done for good if trump isnt pursued Eliot Rosewater Oct 2021 #1

Why? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #3

Because it gives a green light to the next criminal in the White House. Maraya1969 Oct 2021 #6

Have been plenty of criminals in the WH CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #7

What threats to our Democracy through the history of the country do you think equal or Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #12

USSC deciding 2000 election. CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #18

So you must understand how that weakened our Democracy. Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #23

My comment CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #99

That was kinda the blatant opener... sprinkleeninow Oct 2021 #36

Oh I think Reagan and Nixon had some decent opening acts. CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #111

Yes, and I almost referenced that far back. But many people were not strongly attuned mb sprinkleeninow Oct 2021 #118

Why do you say, "We"? And besides, it has to start somewhere and if we not start Maraya1969 Oct 2021 #15

Didn't say people shouldn't pay CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #19

Never said we shouldn't make them pay. CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #110

When was the last time that the inhabitant of the White House soldierant Oct 2021 #109

Exactly. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #22

I don't think we have to wait for another more competent. triron Oct 2021 #49

Absolutely! Rebl2 Oct 2021 #53

I agree. He's been hitting on the head, as of late. He's lost some sugar coating. mjvpi Oct 2021 #9

Someone Zeitghost Oct 2021 #2

If Garland is actively investigating Trump's crimes, we'll know by what Schiff now does. Eyeball_Kid Oct 2021 #4

Exactly. Schiff is signalling from a place of informed knowledge msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #124

agree... agingdem Oct 2021 #24

WTF??? Schiff is in danger of being "overexposed"???? He is one of the few who is out there Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #100

overexposed?...yes agingdem Oct 2021 #103

SMDH. The only Democrat doing effective messaging and people are complaining. Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #104

that not true... agingdem Oct 2021 #105

What makes you assume Garland is being methodical and judicious? msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #125

denying Trump and his henchmen executive privilege... agingdem Oct 2021 #126

Watching the committee hearing right now msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #127

Bullshit. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #29

Might as well take it to Deutche bank, gab13by13 Oct 2021 #35

This post states exactly what I think. Earth-shine Oct 2021 #44

I really wish I could dispute what you said, FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #46

My appologies Zeitghost Oct 2021 #57

Whoops! smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #63

Not at all Zeitghost Oct 2021 #72

I agree with you. Garland was a terrible choice for AG. Tacan Oct 2021 #65

Fear you are right but hope you are wrong. triron Oct 2021 #66

Replace Garland with "Acting" AG Glenn Kirschner Justice matters. Oct 2021 #71

So why would a liberal like Biden wnylib Oct 2021 #69

Honestly, I don't know. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #82

Just speculation, but two parts of it might be ancianita Oct 2021 #88

The OP quote from the article wnylib Oct 2021 #107

I so agree that Garland will do nothing mrsadm Oct 2021 #108

Someone like Sally Yates. Orange Buffoon Oct 2021 #122

And we didn't know what Mueller was up to Ponietz Oct 2021 #42

He might still save us FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #48

Merry Fitzmas? BradAllison Oct 2021 #73

So, does the sarcasm emoji mean that wnylib Oct 2021 #80

I knew Garland was this from the start but people told me to believe. I am with Schiff. LizBeth Oct 2021 #5

He is a well meaning, moderate Republican. mjvpi Oct 2021 #13

Yes mzmolly Oct 2021 #39

An Acting AG with 30 years experience prosecuting and getting results. Justice matters. Oct 2021 #74

Thanks for the link. Yes, what he said! mjvpi Oct 2021 #98

Why in Hell did Obama want a Republican on the Supreme Court? whathehell Oct 2021 #116

+1000 smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #119

I wish Schiff was Attorney General. calimary Oct 2021 #64

Here's available and willing "Acting" AG with 30 years of experience prosecuting and getting results Justice matters. Oct 2021 #75

Glenn Kirschner or Sally Yates would both be on my short list. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #92

Seems like Schiff thinks there is not a lot going on behind the scenes. Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #8

If you know otherwise, please inform the us. BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #14

Why would I know otherwise? My observation is that there is no evidence much is going on, Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #16

Sorry Mate BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #20

I figured. No problem. Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #21

there it is again, DAMMIT Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #10

We can look forward to catastrophe if we continue the laissez-faire approach. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #93

Post removed Post removed Oct 2021 #11

Indeed! Duppers Oct 2021 #17

I fully support Merrick Garland. I believe that Merrick Garland fully supports the Jan 6 Committee. ancianita Oct 2021 #25

You have it backwards, gab13by13 Oct 2021 #28

It is the purpose of the Select Committee to wnylib Oct 2021 #79

Yes, but the Select Committee cannot do a CRIMINAL investigation. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #95

I agree. Garland didn't just fall off the turnip truck, he's an experienced legal mind. George II Oct 2021 #38

So is John Yoo. Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #60

Really? You got me checking him out ... Unlike Garland, Yoo has been under international attack. ancianita Oct 2021 #67

Good post! burrowowl Oct 2021 #85

I agree DashOneBravo Oct 2021 #45

Thank you Adam Schiff gab13by13 Oct 2021 #26

Schiff knows what's up. Lucky Luciano Oct 2021 #27

+1000 smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #31

What really pisses me off, gab13by13 Oct 2021 #33

Yup. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #96

Isn't "looking back" pretty much the main job of the DOJ? Walleye Oct 2021 #30

It's his right to disagree, and I think Schiff is one of the best Democrats in the House, but.... George II Oct 2021 #32

I can't help but remember that Garland FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #40

He was confirmed 70-30. 48 Democrats, 2 Independents, 20 republicans George II Oct 2021 #50

I was referring to his SCOTUS nomination FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #51

They probably said that just to get the nomination on the record for them to block.... George II Oct 2021 #55

No doubt about that, FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #58

Good for Adam Schiff.... spanone Oct 2021 #34

Garland allowed a Trump backed Cyber Ninja phony group, gab13by13 Oct 2021 #61

Here's a suggestion for an "Acting" AG with 30+ years experience prosecuting and getting results Justice matters. Oct 2021 #76

The application of ALL criminal justice is retrospective Mr. Ected Oct 2021 #37

That "look forward not back" bullshit has always infuriated me FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #41

I agree Dirty Socialist Oct 2021 #47

It's actually a successful republicon tactic FoxNewsSucks Oct 2021 #54

In 180 days, ancianita Oct 2021 #70

Ok, but there are crimes we all saw evidence of, Mueller saw evidence of, and said when no longer Justice matters. Oct 2021 #78

Yes it does. ancianita Oct 2021 #83

Perfect! True Blue American Oct 2021 #123

+1000 smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #84

It is patently absurd. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #120

AG/republiQan, looking forward.... sprinkleeninow Oct 2021 #43

DOJ is going to have to save our democracy, gab13by13 Oct 2021 #52

He can't plead the 5th, thanks to Trump's pardon. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #97

Garland is looking more and more like a secret Trumpy. Kablooie Oct 2021 #56

I don't think Garland is a Trump supporter--I just think he doesn't want to make waves Poiuyt Oct 2021 #77

I think he just doesn't get it. Doesn't understand what the real stakes are. Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #81

I am still in a 'wait and see what shakes out mode'. I do not have blind faith in Garland though, Celerity Oct 2021 #59

A 68 year old white guy, worth $20 million, Harvard grad, taking it easy on Repugs. Jon King Oct 2021 #62

The reticence is bewildering after Nixon RANDYWILDMAN Oct 2021 #68

K&R UCmeNdc Oct 2021 #86

I wish Rep. Schiff could replace Garland. Roisin Ni Fiachra Oct 2021 #87

Glen Kirschner acting AG has a nice ring to it. Tribetime Oct 2021 #89

He's No Trumpster colsohlibgal Oct 2021 #90

Schiff is correct. Ignore these crimes and kiss America good-bye. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #91

I don't understand this, it appears to be a political decision. That phone call was so BeckyDem Oct 2021 #94

And, Garland Works For Which Politician? ProfessorGAC Oct 2021 #106

I think all of these people should be prosecuted, convicted and punished Texin Oct 2021 #101

OK Garland, prove you are not complicit with Dumpy Wild blueberry Oct 2021 #102

Wow fool me once, fool me twice, fool me again. What's with Garland? housecat Oct 2021 #112

I think he was only picked only because of the supreme court.. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #113

Oh that Adam Schiff stirring it up! What does he KNOW about Criminal Investigations? msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #114

Garland seems to be. Snackshack Oct 2021 #115

Some of us thought Garland was working on it bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #117

Schiff is a good man SunImp Oct 2021 #121