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In reply to the discussion: Legal Advocates Call For Merrick Garland To Resign For Not Prosecuting Trump [View all]Joinfortmill
(15,829 posts)101. I don't believe we know who the DOJ is investigating
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Legal Advocates Call For Merrick Garland To Resign For Not Prosecuting Trump [View all]
babylonsister
Nov 2021
OP
So you're accusing Garland of intentionally refusing to prosecute for personal reasons.
brooklynite
Nov 2021
#63
I blame the annoying culture of US government moving "slowly and deliberately".
Progressive Jones
Nov 2021
#80
And some things require a law degree, passing the bar exam, being appointed to the job and
littlemissmartypants
Nov 2021
#107
Oh, I can take it. The irony of the individuals' name is hilarious! LOL ! nt
Progressive Jones
Nov 2021
#130
I find the idea that Garland is somehow derelect in his duty ridiculous. I expect Trump covered
Demsrule86
Nov 2021
#151
Let's remember what happen to Mueller. He was thought to be THE man to investgate Russia.
usaf-vet
Nov 2021
#97
It was and is my impression that it was a possible explaination of his poor showing in the hearing.
usaf-vet
Nov 2021
#146
Not long before this post gets alerted and taken down. DU is chock full of Garland apologists.
PSPS
Nov 2021
#2
I support your comment, hate for it to be true because I want the MFs to be indicted and prosecuted
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#18
it doesn't help that americans allow 1500 coordinated russian-influenced fascist-serving radio sta
certainot
Nov 2021
#145
I am not happy at all with what I view as Garland "dragging his feet", especially in regard to
JohnSJ
Nov 2021
#44
Starting to feel like Holder and the Banksters after the 2008 meltdown. Lots of talk but no action.
jalan48
Nov 2021
#4
I'm not on the anti-Garland bandwagon, but was just thinking the same thing re: Holder.
Politicub
Nov 2021
#61
45 and Barr packed the DoJ. Prosecuting someone is not a jerkjerk kind of operation ...
marble falls
Nov 2021
#6
yeah, I can see how the confirmation process in THIS Senate will go for Yates or Preet.
msfiddlestix
Nov 2021
#119
Why not develop a case first. There's plenty of evidence, and we know several jurisdictions ...
marble falls
Nov 2021
#42
By now Garland should have cleaned up all the trash Barr left behind, that is not an excuse
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#26
Very well put, it was enhanced by the "Reagan Revolution" it it nastier now, but the
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#59
Remember "Merry Fitzmas"? Another wasted exercise to circumvent justice. Like Holder, and Mueller...
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2021
#113
So *bleeping* what? Garland's the head of the DOJ... his underlings need to fall in line.
SMC22307
Nov 2021
#53
The not only packed/loaded the DOJ with subverters, they loaded the IRS, USPS, DOA ..
live love laugh
Nov 2021
#124
If 45 were black then .... comes to mind, I don't believe for a second DoJ can't move when it wants
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#140
As others have said, he would probably be more suited for SCOTUS than US Attorney General.
RKP5637
Nov 2021
#7
We are running out of time, TRIRON is correct, Bannon should be in jail by now.
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#30
Yep, I was trying to give benefit of doubt, you are correct, there's a string of
RKP5637
Nov 2021
#92
I'm wondering why this 'opinion' comes to rest on this site? Garland has done a LOT without....
George II
Nov 2021
#21
That is not how republican attorney generals operate, they move fast, if Bannon were a Democrat
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#32
IMO, 2022 voter enthusiasm will be based largely on if the dems hold Trump & cronies accountable.
CrispyQ
Nov 2021
#82
One more thing, and how many of those subpoenas have been enforced? Why is Bannon still at large?
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#41
They seem to be claiming that he is not in action on this behind the scenes... wondering what
JudyM
Nov 2021
#14
Holder was extremely weak. Failed to prosecute and it hurt the country badly. Looks like Garland is
ratchiweenie
Nov 2021
#15
He won't do it, but he should...DOJ is letting us as country down again and again
RANDYWILDMAN
Nov 2021
#31
that's complete bull- shit , need to get after this crap & end it ! period !
monkeyman1
Nov 2021
#69
And by the way, most of us have spoken about Bannon having to be in jail by now, although
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#38
If Trump and his minions were black "the right time" would've been 6 months ago. I just can't
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#142
Everything else is just background noise until Steve Bannon is in jail for ignoring his subpoena.
TheRickles
Nov 2021
#46
If Trump and his minions were Muslim there'd be no post like this on DU, we'd be more concerned
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#143
He is a good man but AG is the wrong job especially when the rule of law is being
Pepsidog
Nov 2021
#56
A good man is one who has courage to do what is right, the other is a coward, I don't know that
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#65
If I recall the talk on Nixon was that it took 2 years, this is so much worse!
Brainfodder
Nov 2021
#88
The U.S. has a 2-tiered justice system and Garland represents the top tier
traitorsgalore
Nov 2021
#99
This is the moment. Do we stand for the "rule of law" or not? If not, this country is fucked. n/t
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2021
#117
I will continue to be patient. Biden choose him, and I HIGHLY doubt he will sack him outright any
Celerity
Nov 2021
#132
***IF TRUMP WERE BLACK!!! *** Should be considered when it comes to DOJ and Garland and
uponit7771
Nov 2021
#139
Perhaps the Supreme Court situation re Garland did not have the terrible outcome we thought.
BobTheSubgenius
Nov 2021
#152