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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]ancianita
(42,342 posts)45. Not really.
The reason is due to an internal policy memo that states the DOJ should not pursue court cases against a sitting president. That is, very literally, the only reason they are not moving forward with the cases.
I understand that the felon is not yet a sitting president. But is just a memo the only reason? Do you understand the reason for the memo? Do you understand that it's not just some "obey in advance" kind of memo? Do you understand what happens with this case when the felon IS the sitting president? Of course you do.
You're just not thinking this through -- and yourself misunderstand why the memo exists to begin with:
First... The new AG will dismiss the case and stop representing The People of the United States.
Second... There would be no Special Counsel Report. No historical record of this First criminal president in U.S. history.
That memo is not backed by any law or anything in the Constitution.
What does the next sitting president's new AG do that is constitutional?
He dismisses the Special Counsel who must drop the case and stop representing The People of the United States. Special Counsels exist across presidencies, and why John Durham was allowed to finish his case and report. But do you think this memo overrides the next president's directing the AG to dismiss Smith? pfffffft
It's just a document someone put forth as a suggestion and the DOJ decided it sounded like a good idea.
Someone? Who? A suggestion? Like "let's have lunch and shake hands" suggestion?
What does the current sitting president's AG do that is also constitutional and not "like a good idea"?
-- He presents the Report instead of a sure-to-fail trial even before a jury pool can even be selected -- so that the The People's case still stands in the historical record of this first oath breaking president in U.S. History.
-- He presents his Special Counsel's Report to The People of the United States, of their complete case against the felon. The People's case that otherwise would have been tossed by the next AG.
Pick one.
No DOJ memo = no case and political exoneration by default.
DOJ Memo = The People's case recorded for history and posterity.
Like Obama says ... Come ON!
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The excerpt you posted does not address critics who complain the DOJ didn't move fast enough.
Think. Again.
Jan 2025
#1
Reread the timeline, Think. Again. It's not about "allowing." His FBI made arrests ON Jan 6 onward.
ancianita
Jan 2025
#36
Haven't read Smith's Report and probably won't, but I don't think the report has much new, if anything.
Silent Type
Jan 2025
#2
I know what trump did. I don't need anyone to decipher it. Nor do I appreciate Smith
Silent Type
Jan 2025
#52
You misunderstand the justification for appointing a special counsel. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jan 2025
#10
You don't seem to understand one was not needed. The AG should've lead the prosecution himself immediately...
brush
Jan 2025
#12
Smith integrated almost seamlessly into what was described as a 'fast-moving investigation'
bigtree
Jan 2025
#13
By the time Garland had investigated the felons' underlings, the felon announced Nov 15 he'd run
ancianita
Jan 2025
#38
didn't realize you actually read anything of substance in relation to this case
bigtree
Jan 2025
#15
There can be no "maybe's" in justice. Anything done that you want done instantly is flat out
ancianita
Jan 2025
#46
"The DOJ is choosing to allow someone they factually know to be a criminal to become president"
ancianita
Jan 2025
#40