General Discussion

brush

(51,148 posts)

79. Ridiculous. Hunter Biden has never been a part of the Biden admin. Who doesn't understand?

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 05:42 PM

Sep 14

Last edited Thu Sep 14, 2023, 06:20 PM - Edit history (1)

Why mention Kushner no longer being a part of a sitting admin, and adding "relative" to include Hunter Biden,as if that means anything? Joe Biden is not being charged. That case has dragged on for five years, now suddenly a special counsel is required, a trump-appointed one at that who requested SC status for himself? He has now charged Hunter Biden with 3 repetitious, felony charges that have rarely ever been bought.

I sense an agenda.

You clearly don't understand republican appeasement and what can result when you see it.

And as far as calling the WH, again, don't be ridiculous. This is a discussion board where we express out views. Have you called Garland to express your support?

And see post 77.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

159 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Eli Mystal rightfully chews out Merrick Garland [View all] Marius25 Sep 14 OP

In support of this criticism... Pluvious Sep 14 #1

Whose administration is he a member of? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author edisdead Sep 14 #4

Does the AG serve at the pleasure of the admin? edisdead Sep 14 #11

So now we're criticizing Biden for not firing Garland? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #21

I am certainly not criticizing Biden edisdead Sep 14 #24

So what are you saying then AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #25

Exactly what I was saying. edisdead Sep 14 #27

Fair eonugh AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #29

BS. He's speaking the truth. Firestorm49 Sep 14 #37

who is? edisdead Sep 14 #92

I agree. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #58

Biden does NOT have an AG. dchill Sep 14 #53

Someone else who doesn't understand how government works AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #54

You confessing? dchill Sep 14 #56

I didn't say that Garland was serving Congress AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #57

Post removed Post removed Sep 14 #59

Judging by some of the posts in this thread MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #61

It still is, despite what a lot of people claim AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #67

100+. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #71

Players aside for a moment, can we agree this is another example of a multi tiered justice system? Magoo48 Sep 14 #88

not true. he is part of our Dem administration Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #5

I never seen Garland name on my ballot. Emile Sep 14 #48

Did you ever vote for Hillary to be Obama's Secretary of State? Beastly Boy Sep 14 #76

Nicely Done.. I appreciate Cha Sep 14 #93

I don't know that you are the minority AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #96

Oh right! Just as far as Cha Sep 14 #106

You too btw, AZSkiffyGeek Cha Sep 14 #107

and it is not incumbent upon Merrick Garland agingdem Sep 14 #10

If we have no idea if Jared kacekwl Sep 14 #23

because Hunter was/is Trump's obsession... agingdem Sep 14 #31

Because MAGAs shout it from the rooftop. wnylib Sep 14 #32

If he was being investigated... usedtobedemgurl Sep 15 #152

I agree with you, however... Sky Jewels Sep 14 #82

Have you been warned about factually based and well articulated criticism of Garland or Beastly Boy Sep 14 #85

It's a fact that he took no action on the big kahunas Sky Jewels Sep 14 #95

That's not a fact, it's actually a lie. Beastly Boy Sep 14 #101

Just thinking the same thing. True Blue American Sep 15 #122

Yeah. Some think Democratic actions can be safely attacked here Hortensis Sep 14 #105

Agree! True Blue American Sep 15 #123

ahhh..another Garland hater. Duly noted Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #3

Post removed Post removed Sep 14 #8

you are entitled to your bad opinion Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #9

Post removed Post removed Sep 14 #15

througjout his judicial career he was seen as thoughtful impartial judge Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #18

Agreed with Eli Mystal. brush Sep 14 #6

Agreed, garland has failed to bring a single case not involving getagrip_already Sep 14 #14

Same ol', same ol'. wnylib Sep 14 #33

All ya gotta do is prove me wrong getagrip_already Sep 14 #45

You don't feel like proving yourself right? Beastly Boy Sep 14 #86

How many of the 13,923 criminal cases filed in 2022 have you examined to reach this conclusion? Beastly Boy Sep 14 #83

That Garland is way too political? just need one... we have more than that uponit7771 Sep 15 #141

Can you cite the one that you need? Beastly Boy Sep 15 #150

That setting up a special counsel for a rare stand alone gun charge was unnecessary at best uponit7771 Sep 15 #151

Once again, the special counsel was not set up for any particular charges. Beastly Boy Sep 15 #153

Which is even worse, there wasn't enough probable cause to convene a SC in the first place uponit7771 Sep 15 #154

There wasn't enough probable cause according to whom? Beastly Boy Sep 15 #155

Precedent is the overt hackery involved with HB uponit7771 Sep 15 #157

I don't see how this statement has any more standing under the law than the previous one. Beastly Boy Sep 15 #158

It is NOT Garland's job to bring a single case, dude. It's Jack Smith's. Garland DID begin DOJ in- ancianita Sep 14 #89

Thank you! True Blue American Sep 15 #131

Post removed Post removed Sep 14 #50

Ah Jeez. not this shit again. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #7

It seems it will never end......... Bev54 Sep 14 #13

Agreed. I grew tired of Eli a long time ago. CaptainTruth Sep 14 #41

Same here. GoCubsGo Sep 15 #127

Thank you Lulu KC Sep 14 #87

It's the timing for me ecstatic Sep 14 #12

Aw gee, it's just a coincidence. (Sarcasm) triron Sep 14 #20

You DO know that these indictments have been coming for a couple weeks? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #22

Right. So why today? edisdead Sep 14 #26

So people like you can pretend there is some seekrit conspiracy with Garland going after Biden? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #74

I don't think nefarious intent is behind it, but the doj as an institution is biased ecstatic Sep 14 #108

I admit to not being a Garland fan for AG. Lonestarblue Sep 14 #16

I do remember AG Garland being recommended (for SCOTUS) to President Obama by Orrin Hatch. rubbersole Sep 14 #28

Ditto! BigmanPigman Sep 14 #30

Yep. There's a reason Obama picked him as his SCOTUS nominee. Sky Jewels Sep 14 #69

"...all to avoid looking partisan..." and failing at both uponit7771 Sep 15 #144

Hey, here's an opinion, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #17

Lotta armchair AGs here. wnylib Sep 14 #35

Ain't that the truth. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #43

Seems like a lot of AG assistants here, LOL! msfiddlestix Sep 14 #116

Assistants? No, just informed people who respect wnylib Sep 14 #118

So is that how it works? Just go apply for the job? Bongo Prophet Sep 14 #51

My whole point here is that there are certain DU members who are MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #52

I get the point of your post, and just pointed out the humor of it. Bongo Prophet Sep 14 #64

Sometimes I'm humor deficit, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #66

Post-moshpit beer? Cheers! n/t Bongo Prophet Sep 14 #94

Garland is fighting in the fifth circuit to have 18 USC 922 (g ) (3 ) upheld onenote Sep 14 #117

Ditto. ancianita Sep 14 #98

I like it republianmushroom Sep 14 #19

The DOJ is strenuously arguing in the fifth circuit that this law is constitutional onenote Sep 14 #34

Makes me think Hunter agreed to fall on his sword in support of the DOJ's efforts in that regard. msfiddlestix Sep 14 #114

Garland is a Moderate-Conservative 3825-87867 Sep 14 #36

thank you for that rousing endorsement Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #39

Amazing how Eli can read the minds of others & divine their inner motivations... CaptainTruth Sep 14 #38

The uear is 2025; Trymp has been convicted in 3 of the 4 cases Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #42

Ditto. ancianita Sep 14 #99

It's like the whiners don't believe "no one is above the law." CaptainTruth Sep 14 #109

truth Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #110

What is the DOJ doing about people threatening investigators? LiberalFighter Sep 14 #40

Ummm, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 14 #44

Since 20 months ago. ancianita Sep 14 #100

Biden should just pardon Hunter and get it over with. Mr.Bill Sep 14 #46

+1 Emile Sep 14 #49

So you believe that P01135809 was correct in his pardons AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #60

I said no such thing. Mr.Bill Sep 14 #62

You said you want Biden to use P01135809 as an excuse for abusing power AZSkiffyGeek Sep 14 #72

Biden will not lower True Blue American Sep 15 #128

You make too much sense. usonian Sep 14 #75

No, he should not and he won't. sheshe2 Sep 14 #97

No, wrong thing to do. True Blue American Sep 15 #124

The problem is Mr.Bill Sep 15 #129

Garland doesn't GAF what Mystal thinks and neither do I Fiendish Thingy Sep 14 #47

+1 -- if I was on DU4 I'd rec tour comment Recycle_Guru Sep 14 #55

The case was near completion just a few weeks ago with the gun charge agreement... brush Sep 14 #68

Have you called the WH to demand Garland be fired? Fiendish Thingy Sep 14 #73

Ridiculous. Hunter Biden has never been a part of the Biden admin. Who doesn't understand? brush Sep 14 #79

Garland is trying hard to not look political. Mr.Bill Sep 14 #77

Absolutely, and entirely unnecessary. brush Sep 14 #80

Bingo! happy feet Sep 15 #132

He appointed a special counsel, as per Code of Federal Regulation and his job description. Beastly Boy Sep 15 #135

How many times has a Special Counsel Mr.Bill Sep 15 #136

How many firearm related suspects had been related to the currently serving POTUS? Beastly Boy Sep 15 #137

So the president's family gets different treatment than everyone else? Mr.Bill Sep 15 #138

You didn't read 28 CFR § 600.1, did you? Beastly Boy Sep 15 #139

Yes, I did. Mr.Bill Sep 15 #140

So what keeps you from acknowledging what it actually says? Beastly Boy Sep 15 #142

It leaves a lot of determination and discression up to the AG. Mr.Bill Sep 15 #143

It does not. The AG only determines what charges the Grand Jury is to consider. Beastly Boy Sep 15 #147

This is textbook political hackery and uncalled for procedures uponit7771 Sep 15 #146

THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 uponit7771 Sep 15 #145

Mahalo, Fiendish Thingy.. Excellent Suggestion! Cha Sep 14 #103

DITTO. ancianita Sep 14 #104

I do not agree with Mystal! True Blue American Sep 15 #130

Post removed Post removed Sep 14 #63

Elie Mystal is a clown. MyNameIsJonas Sep 14 #65

His act would not play well anywhere Mr.Bill Sep 14 #84

Agreed. It's legal popcorn. MyNameIsJonas Sep 14 #91

Totally agree. nt Raine Sep 14 #119

Post removed Post removed Sep 14 #70

What is so rightful about throwing juvenile insults around that have no regard for the law? Beastly Boy Sep 14 #78

Exactly. ancianita Sep 14 #102

In my opinion, Sky Jewels Sep 14 #81

Meaning what Mad_Machine76 Sep 14 #120

Dare I say....Hunter B's attorney is arguing that this law is unconstitutional, other as well PortTack Sep 14 #90

YEP !! uponit7771 Sep 15 #148

I have not been impressed with Garland. I believe, from what I have seen, PatrickforB Sep 14 #111

Agree with everything you say. jaxexpat Sep 15 #126

"...seems to be playing politics..." and is horrible at it, Garlands defenders miss this very point uponit7771 Sep 15 #149

Most of Garland's defenders don't play guessing games. Beastly Boy Sep 15 #159

Maybe MorbidButterflyTat Sep 14 #112

Garland seems to have to be pushed into doing things. hadEnuf Sep 14 #113

Eli Mystal would chew the legs right off of the Democratic party to promote himself bigtree Sep 14 #115

+1 MorbidButterflyTat Sep 15 #134

It's a moot point. BWdem4life Sep 15 #121

I have said it for years that the right wing lives rent free in his head Mr. Sparkle Sep 15 #125

Seems worth noting that the crimes of Hunter have solid evidence muriel_volestrangler Sep 15 #133

Elie Mystal Celerity Sep 15 #156