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NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:00 PM Jun 2018

I know we shouldn't rush Mueller, but isn't it a responsibility of law enforcement...

... to not only investigate and prosecute individuals but also to stop crimes that are currently being committed?

If a cop rolls up to a bank robbery or violent physical assault he's not just there to investigate but to stop the current commission of a crime, right?

We seriously need something to be done to stop this assault on the Rule of Law or there might not be the mechanisms in place once Mueller is finished, especially if someone like fox news' Jeanine Pirro gets a job in the management of DOJ.

Even an arson investigator would grab an extinguisher if he thought a fire would spread to another building instead of waiting for it to be over so that he could see who might've started it.

America is under attack!

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beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
1. Cops don't prosecute...and a case as deep and complex as what mueller
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:04 PM
Jun 2018

Is doing takes time if you want a serious outcome.

 

manor321

(3,344 posts)
2. It is taking too long
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:10 PM
Jun 2018

I can't imagine there isn't some indictment ready for someone at this point. They need a sense of urgency in what they are doing. Trump does more damage every day.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,107 posts)
3. AFAIK, what is happening in America is unprecedented.
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:11 PM
Jun 2018

I don't even think our forefathers foresaw something this bad happening in our country and they had just fought a revolution to get away from tyranny.
Yes, something needs to be done, but it isn't like you can just walk into the WH and put handcuffs on the PGIC. As much as we want to do so, that isn't happening.

dem4decades

(11,297 posts)
5. I want Trump's hide nailed to the fucking wall. Just make
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:13 PM
Jun 2018

Sure Mueller has enough nails. He knows how to do it. If we're offended by this lawless group, imagine how he feels.

Yavin4

(35,442 posts)
6. Mueller has a mandate to investigate certain crimes, not every crime
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:14 PM
Jun 2018

That's the responsibility of the rest of the Justice Dept and Congress. We're putting too much faith in Mueller.

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
7. One of biggest downfalls is
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:19 PM
Jun 2018

a lack of patience, real Type A behavior is me.

In Mueller's investigation, he has a whole tree of fruit on the way to the top of the rotten tree. He is thoroughly building evidence as part of a criminal investigation. He must make sure not to bring charges that will not hold up to a challenge. When Mueller thinks the time has come, he will handle it similar to Manafort. On June 15th, hopefully the court revokes his bail. That would give Mueller's team an opportunity, to make a deal, perhaps?

Any how, filled with some speculation on my part. We will see soon enough, on Mueller's time schedule. This is what is driving IT and gouliani bonkers, imo.

Stallion

(6,476 posts)
9. Under Speedy Trial Act Mueller Must be Prepared for Trial 70 Days After Indictment is Filed
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:41 PM
Jun 2018

….unless waived by the Defendant or ordered by the Court in the interests of justice-so he has to have his ducks in a row

htuttle

(23,738 posts)
12. That's for a prosecution, after someone was arrested
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 08:03 PM
Jun 2018

This is an investigation, and it will take as long as it takes.


 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
11. +1. He needs to release a report soon, even if draft. Either he has something, or strong evidence.
Thu Jun 7, 2018, 07:52 PM
Jun 2018

The country needs to know before the midterms. Waiting is a mistake, this is urgent.

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