Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
18 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

intrepidity

(7,337 posts)
2. Heh
Sat May 1, 2021, 07:51 AM
May 2021

I posted nearly the same thing a few weeks back

My greatest hope for Garland
is that he does something(s) so stunningly monumental, that Mitch and the GOP deeply and sincerely regret not having seated him on the SCOTUS instead.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215211658

MyOwnPeace

(16,940 posts)
3. It IS a sweet thought, isn't it?
Sat May 1, 2021, 08:30 AM
May 2021

And I SO hope that Billy Barr is one of the people the DOJ puts behind bars - THAT would be GREAT!

NNadir

(33,561 posts)
4. The Republicans will claim it's political, since they think obeying the law is political.
Sat May 1, 2021, 08:44 AM
May 2021

The fact that they disobey the law is a reflection of their Stalinist ideas about politics, as well, of course, as their intrinsic corruption in amorality.

ashredux

(2,609 posts)
5. its been done before....John Mitchell in Watergate...Barr is not immune
Sat May 1, 2021, 08:45 AM
May 2021

Attorney Generals can go to the slammer

wryter2000

(46,082 posts)
7. Posted here the other day
Sat May 1, 2021, 09:28 AM
May 2021

Paraphrasing: McConnell called Nancy Pelosi to say he’s ready to start Merrick Garland’s SCOTUS hearings now.

IronLionZion

(45,540 posts)
8. I hope GOP are writhing in regrets while in prison
Sat May 1, 2021, 09:56 AM
May 2021

wishing they had made better choices in life and didn't demand strict law and order for other people they don't like.

BobTheSubgenius

(11,571 posts)
10. While ignoring L&O for the rest of he time.
Sat May 1, 2021, 10:20 AM
May 2021

Which, as it turns out, can be a bad idea sometimes. Who knew?

Botany

(70,589 posts)
9. Both Ron Johnson and Rudy were told by the FBI of Russia's interference but they still ...
Sat May 1, 2021, 09:56 AM
May 2021

... worked to undermine our democracy while being paid by a foreign power working for Putin.
I hope A.G. Garland drops the hammer on them.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/rudy-giuliani-fbi-warning-russia/2021/04/29/5db90f96-a84e-11eb-bca5-048b2759a489_story.html

soldierant

(6,930 posts)
15. Glenn Kirschner is pretty confident of that
Sat May 1, 2021, 08:27 PM
May 2021

and it wa s also my first thought when he was named. Now other are noticing too.

Try not to be discouraged by the slow pace. The DOJ cannot afford even the smallest mistake on this.

electric_blue68

(14,949 posts)
16. Absolutely! Air tight cases take time. Slow and steady... .
Sat May 1, 2021, 08:36 PM
May 2021

with tweezers, and microscopes.

Electronic scanning microscope if you have to! 😉

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Maybe all of the ironies ...