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In reply to the discussion: I am perplexed, troubled, and yet unsurprised by all the vitriol being directed at Garland and Hur [View all]
Demsrule86
(68,775 posts)79. Don't worry, I am sure the 'rest of DU' did not include you and some others as well.
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I am perplexed, troubled, and yet unsurprised by all the vitriol being directed at Garland and Hur [View all]
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
OP
Well, my brain hasn't been working too well because I haven't slept at all last night.
LeftInTX
Feb 2024
#20
Isn't what you say Hur should have done exactly the same as what Hur has done?
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#42
No, when charges are not filed that is what you say...you don't need to write a book and
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#58
Actually, it is the investigation that determines whether the charges are filed or not.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#158
Yes, but without right wing editorializing about Biden's so-called memory lapses.
brush
Feb 2024
#214
I am not usually angry either. And those who know me, understand I have supported Garland and
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#35
Actually, there is excellent logic, especially in retrospect behind appointing a Trumpster
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#47
Biden was not exonerrated...he was attacked with bullshit that helps Trump...again, I don't
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#64
The way Hur explains it, it was a not so sly hit job to prove absence of malicious intent on Biden's part.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#177
Big strong men with tears in their eyes are saying "sir" when they read it . . .
hatrack
Feb 2024
#4
+1. "Sir, please remind me strongly that you have the world's greatest memory"
dalton99a
Feb 2024
#8
Are you agreeing with the OP or the entire REST Of DU that is horrified by this unethical, immoral
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#25
The OP is ONE poster... 'Curious what other positions you've noted lately that seem out of place...
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#34
Yes, primarily that. But the world in general just seems like it is coming apart at the seams
NewHendoLib
Feb 2024
#37
I refrained from name-checking you and your broken record. (Are you going to go after Al Franken again
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#51
Don't worry, I am sure the 'rest of DU' did not include you and some others as well.
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#79
Spend more time...we need you here to combat those who would defend this attack on Biden.
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#39
That should give you comfort in seeing no sighns of Garland not following the fucking rules of his job.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#61
No, lets focus on Hur. the DOJ is supposed to make an effort to appear politically neutral, True of False?
BootinUp
Feb 2024
#68
The editorial commentaries, objectionable as they are, change nothing of the end result,
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#63
They Give An Official Color To A Line Sure To Feature In The Coming Campaign
The Magistrate
Feb 2024
#75
Comey's insinuation that Hillary was crooked and needed an investigation tipped the scales
Arazi
Feb 2024
#139
I'm not. The only thing that surprises me is that it's taken this long for eyes to open. That report was the
Autumn
Feb 2024
#13
I posted that and figured when I got home I would have a message in my inbox. This is not the one I was expecting.
Autumn
Feb 2024
#148
Would the report recommending charges against Biden not be more disgraceful?
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#66
He took two or three years so. Clearly, he was looking for charges. Pence was exonerated with
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#94
Try selling that justice BS to Harris and Biden. Pretty sure with their statements they don't see it as justice
Autumn
Feb 2024
#174
Why on earth would you think that my response has any type of definition in it?
Autumn
Feb 2024
#182
I sincerely do not know how ANY DUer could see this--actually read the report or at least through, unbiased
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#15
I read the report, at least the parts of it that are currently making the news.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#73
Are you kidding? You think saying Biden can't remember shit and willfully took the documents
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#105
You're right, Merrick deserves respect for bending over backwards really far so as not to appear biased.
sop
Feb 2024
#18
Right so he hired a Trumper guy who was actually appointed in Trump's administration by
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#54
And the guy he hired, Trump appointment notwithstanding, rendered a fair decision.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#76
No he did not...it took years and he used a loaded term 'willfully'. Next, he attacked him with
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#108
The terms he used notwithstandidn, do you think finding no criminal wrongdoing on Biden's part
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#126
In this case, their choice of being pissed at to such extent, is rather questionable.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#78
I am perplexed and troubled that you don't see what this Trumper attempted to do.
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#21
I doubt he will. How is that even helpful anyway? I gave Garland the benefit of the doubt. Even
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#28
Was this a hit and run? I note you are not responding to your fellow Duer's questions/comments...
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#38
At the point you posted. Which is not the case now, that I responded to your post in due time
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#103
Here is what YOUR LIKE-MINDED "friends" want to do with the "ammo" from this report you so love:
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#112
No It has not. This gave them the ammo, just like the COMEY press conference became the
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#120
It gave them what they need to do what I just provided you evidence of. Not done previous.
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#129
You appear to concede that the right wingers never needed an excuse to attack biden, and at the same time
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#159
Complete absence of the consequences that you insist occurred because of the report are impossible to feign.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#170
I note that EVERYONE on this thread has been very civil/cordial in their vehement disagreement with
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#173
I offer Hur's report in its entirety and Hur's statements in the context of his report.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#178
I'm sure your reverence for Hur and his report will be welcomed at Breitbart or other RW forums.
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#179
It is not appropriate. So is focusing on appearances rather than the substance of the report.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#88
An expectation of a crime not being committed is not the guiding principle
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#167
So the issues having to do with the due process of law exclusive to the courts
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#93
Sorry. I know a lot of Democrats want Garland to be the poster child for McConnell's obstructionism.
lees1975
Feb 2024
#55
Hillary was exonerated too...but attacked in much the same way, and it cost us the election.
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#109
Now I'm worried about your memory! You believe Comey's announcement on the email investigation
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#136
Not bringing charges is not the same as exonerated. Hur found President Biden "willfully retained and disclosed
kelly1mm
Feb 2024
#89
Yup. If everybody would just keep repeating that *the report found no crime*
Ocelot II
Feb 2024
#115
It isn't a mere "mention" sans consequences, Ocelet II. It was quite clearly intentional, leading to:
hlthe2b
Feb 2024
#118
I'll take Biden's position and move on. From Bigtree's post, without attribution.
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2024
#113
Garland can't do a damn thing at this point. This guy should never have been appointed.
Demsrule86
Feb 2024
#117
I'm perplexed by your post. There was no reason to stray beyond the decision not to bring
Vinca
Feb 2024
#135
Understandable, you have been a Garland cheer leader since he was appointed, is that not true.
republianmushroom
Feb 2024
#137
I agree that Hillary would have been more diplomatic with her accounts of the investigation, but
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#185
Easy. Barr's conclusion on Mueller's report. Durham's report on Trump's Russia involvement.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#183
So you're saying the Hur report is as bad as Barr's spin on Mueller?
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2024
#199
Any references from the report about what you are talking about, or how they resemble Fox News or Breitbart?
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#181
That, if you read the report, is by far the least of the reasons why Hur didn't press charges.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2024
#200
So, you're "perplexed" and "troubled" that some of us are upset about an ageist, unprofessional, unethical hit job?
Goodheart
Feb 2024
#222
'Confidential' in name only: Merrick Garland's delicate decision to release the Hur report
LetMyPeopleVote
Feb 2024
#232