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In reply to the discussion: Do you think it was realistic for Obama to prosecute Bush? [View all]Zorra
(27,670 posts)1. It would have guaranteed Democratic Supremacy through the next century, and earned him, and America,
the love and admiration of most everyone on the planet, except of course for the fascist/neo-nazi types.
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It would have guaranteed Democratic Supremacy through the next century, and earned him, and America,
Zorra
Jun 2014
#1
It might have been a good symbolic gesture; but it would have accomplished nothing practical
el_bryanto
Jun 2014
#2
If investigations had began, that demand likely would have organically evolved.
morningfog
Jun 2014
#19
We have a corporate crap media, but we also have politicians who had NO appetite to talk
Jefferson23
Jun 2014
#20
Exactly. There was (and still is) more than enough crimes by someone to look into.
morningfog
Jun 2014
#18
I don't think deciding whom to prosecute is one of the president's roles (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jun 2014
#35
He should've had the Justice Department indict Bush and all in the White House associated with PNAC.
Efilroft Sul
Jun 2014
#40