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Lonestarblue

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16. I admit to not being a Garland fan for AG.

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 04:36 PM

Sep 2023

He seemed like milquetoast at the time and still does. Appointing a Special Council for the Hunter Biden investigation was a gift to Republicans, all to avoid looking partisan. Does anyone on the planet think Republicans care about looking partisan when they’re in charge? Hell, no.

And, yes, we can claim to be better than they are, but when you’re being trampled in the dust it’s hard to remember that we’re above the fray.

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Eli Mystal rightfully chews out Merrick Garland [View all] Marius25 Sep 2023 OP

In support of this criticism... Pluvious Sep 2023 #1

Whose administration is he a member of? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author edisdead Sep 2023 #4

Does the AG serve at the pleasure of the admin? edisdead Sep 2023 #11

So now we're criticizing Biden for not firing Garland? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #21

I am certainly not criticizing Biden edisdead Sep 2023 #24

So what are you saying then AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #25

Exactly what I was saying. edisdead Sep 2023 #27

Fair eonugh AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #29

BS. He's speaking the truth. Firestorm49 Sep 2023 #37

who is? edisdead Sep 2023 #92

I agree. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #58

Biden does NOT have an AG. dchill Sep 2023 #53

Someone else who doesn't understand how government works AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #54

You confessing? dchill Sep 2023 #56

I didn't say that Garland was serving Congress AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #57

Post removed Post removed Sep 2023 #59

Judging by some of the posts in this thread MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #61

It still is, despite what a lot of people claim AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #67

100+. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #71

Players aside for a moment, can we agree this is another example of a multi tiered justice system? Magoo48 Sep 2023 #88

not true. he is part of our Dem administration Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #5

I never seen Garland name on my ballot. Emile Sep 2023 #48

Did you ever vote for Hillary to be Obama's Secretary of State? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #76

Nicely Done.. I appreciate Cha Sep 2023 #93

I don't know that you are the minority AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #96

Oh right! Just as far as Cha Sep 2023 #106

You too btw, AZSkiffyGeek Cha Sep 2023 #107

and it is not incumbent upon Merrick Garland agingdem Sep 2023 #10

If we have no idea if Jared kacekwl Sep 2023 #23

because Hunter was/is Trump's obsession... agingdem Sep 2023 #31

Because MAGAs shout it from the rooftop. wnylib Sep 2023 #32

If he was being investigated... usedtobedemgurl Sep 2023 #152

I agree with you, however... Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #82

Have you been warned about factually based and well articulated criticism of Garland or Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #85

It's a fact that he took no action on the big kahunas Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #95

That's not a fact, it's actually a lie. Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #101

Just thinking the same thing. True Blue American Sep 2023 #122

Yeah. Some think Democratic actions can be safely attacked here Hortensis Sep 2023 #105

Agree! True Blue American Sep 2023 #123

ahhh..another Garland hater. Duly noted Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #3

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you are entitled to your bad opinion Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #9

Post removed Post removed Sep 2023 #15

througjout his judicial career he was seen as thoughtful impartial judge Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #18

Agreed with Eli Mystal. brush Sep 2023 #6

Agreed, garland has failed to bring a single case not involving getagrip_already Sep 2023 #14

Same ol', same ol'. wnylib Sep 2023 #33

All ya gotta do is prove me wrong getagrip_already Sep 2023 #45

You don't feel like proving yourself right? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #86

How many of the 13,923 criminal cases filed in 2022 have you examined to reach this conclusion? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #83

That Garland is way too political? just need one... we have more than that uponit7771 Sep 2023 #141

Can you cite the one that you need? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #150

That setting up a special counsel for a rare stand alone gun charge was unnecessary at best uponit7771 Sep 2023 #151

Once again, the special counsel was not set up for any particular charges. Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #153

Which is even worse, there wasn't enough probable cause to convene a SC in the first place uponit7771 Sep 2023 #154

There wasn't enough probable cause according to whom? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #155

Precedent is the overt hackery involved with HB uponit7771 Sep 2023 #157

I don't see how this statement has any more standing under the law than the previous one. Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #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 2023 #89

Thank you! True Blue American Sep 2023 #131

Post removed Post removed Sep 2023 #50

Ah Jeez. not this shit again. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #7

It seems it will never end......... Bev54 Sep 2023 #13

Agreed. I grew tired of Eli a long time ago. CaptainTruth Sep 2023 #41

Same here. GoCubsGo Sep 2023 #127

Thank you Lulu KC Sep 2023 #87

It's the timing for me ecstatic Sep 2023 #12

Aw gee, it's just a coincidence. (Sarcasm) triron Sep 2023 #20

You DO know that these indictments have been coming for a couple weeks? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #22

Right. So why today? edisdead Sep 2023 #26

So people like you can pretend there is some seekrit conspiracy with Garland going after Biden? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #74

I don't think nefarious intent is behind it, but the doj as an institution is biased ecstatic Sep 2023 #108

I admit to not being a Garland fan for AG. Lonestarblue Sep 2023 #16

I do remember AG Garland being recommended (for SCOTUS) to President Obama by Orrin Hatch. rubbersole Sep 2023 #28

Ditto! BigmanPigman Sep 2023 #30

Yep. There's a reason Obama picked him as his SCOTUS nominee. Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #69

"...all to avoid looking partisan..." and failing at both uponit7771 Sep 2023 #144

Hey, here's an opinion, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #17

Lotta armchair AGs here. wnylib Sep 2023 #35

Ain't that the truth. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #43

Seems like a lot of AG assistants here, LOL! msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #116

Assistants? No, just informed people who respect wnylib Sep 2023 #118

So is that how it works? Just go apply for the job? Bongo Prophet Sep 2023 #51

My whole point here is that there are certain DU members who are MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #52

I get the point of your post, and just pointed out the humor of it. Bongo Prophet Sep 2023 #64

Sometimes I'm humor deficit, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #66

Post-moshpit beer? Cheers! n/t Bongo Prophet Sep 2023 #94

Garland is fighting in the fifth circuit to have 18 USC 922 (g ) (3 ) upheld onenote Sep 2023 #117

Ditto. ancianita Sep 2023 #98

I like it republianmushroom Sep 2023 #19

The DOJ is strenuously arguing in the fifth circuit that this law is constitutional onenote Sep 2023 #34

Makes me think Hunter agreed to fall on his sword in support of the DOJ's efforts in that regard. msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #114

Garland is a Moderate-Conservative 3825-87867 Sep 2023 #36

thank you for that rousing endorsement Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #39

Amazing how Eli can read the minds of others & divine their inner motivations... CaptainTruth Sep 2023 #38

The uear is 2025; Trymp has been convicted in 3 of the 4 cases Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #42

Ditto. ancianita Sep 2023 #99

It's like the whiners don't believe "no one is above the law." CaptainTruth Sep 2023 #109

truth Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #110

What is the DOJ doing about people threatening investigators? LiberalFighter Sep 2023 #40

Ummm, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #44

Since 20 months ago. ancianita Sep 2023 #100

Biden should just pardon Hunter and get it over with. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #46

+1 Emile Sep 2023 #49

So you believe that P01135809 was correct in his pardons AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #60

I said no such thing. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #62

You said you want Biden to use P01135809 as an excuse for abusing power AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2023 #72

Biden will not lower True Blue American Sep 2023 #128

You make too much sense. usonian Sep 2023 #75

No, he should not and he won't. sheshe2 Sep 2023 #97

No, wrong thing to do. True Blue American Sep 2023 #124

The problem is Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #129

Garland doesn't GAF what Mystal thinks and neither do I Fiendish Thingy Sep 2023 #47

+1 -- if I was on DU4 I'd rec tour comment Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #55

The case was near completion just a few weeks ago with the gun charge agreement... brush Sep 2023 #68

Have you called the WH to demand Garland be fired? Fiendish Thingy Sep 2023 #73

Ridiculous. Hunter Biden has never been a part of the Biden admin. Who doesn't understand? brush Sep 2023 #79

Garland is trying hard to not look political. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #77

Absolutely, and entirely unnecessary. brush Sep 2023 #80

Bingo! happy feet Sep 2023 #132

He appointed a special counsel, as per Code of Federal Regulation and his job description. Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #135

How many times has a Special Counsel Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #136

How many firearm related suspects had been related to the currently serving POTUS? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #137

So the president's family gets different treatment than everyone else? Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #138

You didn't read 28 CFR § 600.1, did you? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #139

Yes, I did. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #140

So what keeps you from acknowledging what it actually says? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #142

It leaves a lot of determination and discression up to the AG. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #143

It does not. The AG only determines what charges the Grand Jury is to consider. Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #147

This is textbook political hackery and uncalled for procedures uponit7771 Sep 2023 #146

THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 uponit7771 Sep 2023 #145

Mahalo, Fiendish Thingy.. Excellent Suggestion! Cha Sep 2023 #103

DITTO. ancianita Sep 2023 #104

I do not agree with Mystal! True Blue American Sep 2023 #130

Post removed Post removed Sep 2023 #63

Elie Mystal is a clown. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #65

His act would not play well anywhere Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #84

Agreed. It's legal popcorn. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #91

Totally agree. nt Raine Sep 2023 #119

Post removed Post removed Sep 2023 #70

What is so rightful about throwing juvenile insults around that have no regard for the law? Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #78

Exactly. ancianita Sep 2023 #102

In my opinion, Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #81

Meaning what Mad_Machine76 Sep 2023 #120

Dare I say....Hunter B's attorney is arguing that this law is unconstitutional, other as well PortTack Sep 2023 #90

YEP !! uponit7771 Sep 2023 #148

I have not been impressed with Garland. I believe, from what I have seen, PatrickforB Sep 2023 #111

Agree with everything you say. jaxexpat Sep 2023 #126

"...seems to be playing politics..." and is horrible at it, Garlands defenders miss this very point uponit7771 Sep 2023 #149

Most of Garland's defenders don't play guessing games. Beastly Boy Sep 2023 #159

Maybe MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2023 #112

Garland seems to have to be pushed into doing things. hadEnuf Sep 2023 #113

Eli Mystal would chew the legs right off of the Democratic party to promote himself bigtree Sep 2023 #115

+1 MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2023 #134

It's a moot point. BWdem4life Sep 2023 #121

I have said it for years that the right wing lives rent free in his head Mr. Sparkle Sep 2023 #125

Seems worth noting that the crimes of Hunter have solid evidence muriel_volestrangler Sep 2023 #133

Elie Mystal Celerity Sep 2023 #156