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In reply to the discussion: I'm going to say it, and you can place yourself where you want on this [View all]gab13by13
(24,095 posts)45. It certainly looks to me like President Biden is upset with Merrick Garland
If Joe's upset, so am I.
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I'm going to say it, and you can place yourself where you want on this [View all]
bigtree
Mar 2024
OP
If you're happy with our side scrambling for trial dates in 2024 while a second Trump term remains distinctly possible
BeyondGeography
Mar 2024
#3
What you see as an apologist, others see as defending not a man, but reality. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2024
#8
That's just the thing, there are no alternative facts in this situation
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2024
#17
IMO Garland has been a poor AG, didn't rise to the moment of the most severe threatl...
brush
Mar 2024
#78
You clearly don't understand what justifies appointing a Special Counsel
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2024
#109
The internet/social media creates an insatiable, impatient hunger for quick and simple solutions
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2024
#7
you know the people in that song Trump plays before his rallies? The 'Jan. 6 Singers?'
bigtree
Mar 2024
#32
Because if he resigned the trolls wouldn't be able to call for his head on a daily basis
AZSkiffyGeek
Mar 2024
#104
I agree, bigtree. Joe, unlike his predecessor, really DOES pick the best people!
70sEraVet
Mar 2024
#23
100% I disagreed with his choice of Hur and I think that is allowed but I have never been
Bev54
Mar 2024
#25
I don't agree with everything Garland has done and in particular the Hur appointment and the lack of cleanout of
Bev54
Mar 2024
#75
I remember the days of the torches and pitchforks that came out for Eric Holder
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#27
Is Garland allowed to choose his team or is he forced to deal with corrupt trump leftovers?
ecstatic
Mar 2024
#102
There are a certain lower layer of positions that the Department (and agency head) can "choose"
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#113
Firing Garland at this time would be a bad idea. But only because it's just too late. His duty is already done.
jaxexpat
Mar 2024
#29
I admit blaming Bragg for sabatoging his own prosecution of Trump didn't occur to me
bigtree
Mar 2024
#41
Unless you're having WH luncheons with Joe, your perception is based on one anonymously sourced article.
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2024
#65
"that any work the DOJ is doing that directly involves an ex-President will find it's way onto garland's update memos"
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#74
"I suspect the prosecution of a Presidential candidate might be high on the AG's concern list."
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2024
#86
Okay, well thanks, I don't really get what you're trying to say, but I appreciate the discussion.
Think. Again.
Mar 2024
#105
The OP would have you believe, apparently, that these SDNY documents are the only cause that has provoked anger,
Goodheart
Mar 2024
#119
Attorney General Merrick Garland deliberated for weeks over whether to approve the application for a warrant to search f
republianmushroom
Mar 2024
#124
I don't care how the other side receives me, or either side for that matter. It's past time for Garland to go.
Autumn
Mar 2024
#76
This obsession displayed by some with Garland is truly disturbing, it does not seem at all healthy.
tritsofme
Mar 2024
#80
You can't get rid of Garland before the election, but we absolutely should after the election.
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#82
The idea that Garland would want to stick around for 8 years in the first place is pretty silly.
tritsofme
Mar 2024
#88
I understand your point. Fully. But the problem is he put our country in jeopardy
ecstatic
Mar 2024
#100