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In reply to the discussion: THE OPPORTUNITY COSTS OF CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT MERRICK GARLAND [View all]
dsc
(53,301 posts)15. My major problem with him is that after Robert's decision
and even now, he is pretending that there is some chance for this case to move forward. Those reports should have been written in July and released in July. Had that been done, we might not be where we are now.
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THE OPPORTUNITY COSTS OF CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT MERRICK GARLAND [View all]
emulatorloo
Jan 2025
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Yes, and he should have been taken into custody for it at 12:01, Jan. 20, 2021.
Think. Again.
Jan 2025
#17
You are well aware that such is not the operational procedure of our justice system.
Oopsie Daisy
Jan 2025
#35
Such an interpretation is overly simplistic and does not accurately reflect the complexities of real-world scenarios.
Oopsie Daisy
Jan 2025
#37
I base my perspectives on the realities of the world we live in, rather than on fictional or idealized constructs.
Oopsie Daisy
Jan 2025
#40
Could you please specify which section of the U.S. Constitution you are referring to?
Oopsie Daisy
Jan 2025
#42
I'm sorry that I didn't receive a straight answer indicating any level of understanding.
Oopsie Daisy
Jan 2025
#46
Many good points. FWIW, Republicans thought they would never hold power again in the FDR years.
emulatorloo
Jan 2025
#22
Is this article trying to say that only garland OR roberts could be corrupt?
Think. Again.
Jan 2025
#3
I think some of it is anti-Semitism. Probably started by the RW CT from when Obama nominated him.
LeftInTX
Jan 2025
#5
The fact is that he ran out the clock on trump. But yeah blame DU and anyone else.
Autumn
Jan 2025
#14
If you had read past the first paragraph,she makes a thorough argument, dismantling the NYT article point by point.
emulatorloo
Jan 2025
#20
I read the first "paragraph", that was more than enough for me to form an opinion on
Autumn
Jan 2025
#24
Assuming Garland had acted sooner, would the outcome really have been different?
Ocelot II
Jan 2025
#28
Maybe. But he actually was a 34x convicted felon at the time of the election,
Ocelot II
Jan 2025
#34
I have had enough of her arrogant bullshit. She has no special expertise, no contacts at DOJ, no relevant experience
thebigidea
Jan 2025
#38
Oh, look. It's Saint Marcy Emptywheel, patron of Merrick Garland and friends.
Scrivener7
Jan 2025
#56