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In response to "I think this is one of those rare instances where the political realities (in the sense of "perception is reality" in politics) take precedence ..." by ReluctantCynic

Does it though? It seems to me that if it's not prosecuted it gives a blue print to future presidents that there is no consequences for abusing the

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Oct 7 '21, 11:05

power and independence of the AG. That is exactly what Trump was trying to do. Biden shouldn't direct the prosecution, but that shouldn't tie Garland's hands either.

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No, not without consequences. There are any number of prosecutions and investigations already going on -- just not led by the AG. See, e.g. ... -- (link*) - ReluctantCynic Oct 7, 11:37
shocking nobody, I agree with poombah. -- nm - amanda jeans Oct 7, 11:32
See? That's what worries me. I mean, imagine if TFG or any of his people were actually smart... - Turd Ferguson Oct 7, 11:29 4
- That is my biggest fear, too. And I could be persuaded to support a federal AG investigation. But for now, I'm far more worried about Sen. Tom Cotton. - ReluctantCynic Oct 7, 11:40 3
  - Fortunately Cotton has the Charisma of a wet sponge - Jovian Oct 7, 12:36
  - That’s my concern too. But you seem to think not prosecuting Trump would be a bigger deterrent to Cotton than prosecuting. I don’t really understand - pmb Oct 7, 11:53
  - yuk -- nm - mud Oct 7, 11:41

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