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Postby Thermodolia » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:25 pm

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Cory Booker might do it if he thinks it'll win him some election points.


Except he might not get to see it, all the AG needs to do is send a note as to whether there's any action to be taken or not and some reasons why.

The only person who could illegally share the report would be Mueller, or maybe one of the compilers but I suspect Mueller. To be fair a lot has been released already given he moved certain investigations out of his remit if only to ensure action.

It does make me wonder as to the legalities of Mueller taking the initiative to release given the AG decides there's not enough evidence but Mueller knows without a doubt there is.

The AG should really be independent of the President and not selected by him either.

Honestly I think the AG and the entire DOJ should be nominated by SCOTUS with approval by the senate. The AG then reports to all branch leaders.
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Postby Valrifell » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:27 pm

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Except he might not get to see it, all the AG needs to do is send a note as to whether there's any action to be taken or not and some reasons why.

The only person who could illegally share the report would be Mueller, or maybe one of the compilers but I suspect Mueller. To be fair a lot has been released already given he moved certain investigations out of his remit if only to ensure action.

It does make me wonder as to the legalities of Mueller taking the initiative to release given the AG decides there's not enough evidence but Mueller knows without a doubt there is.

The AG should really be independent of the President and not selected by him either.

I was going to ask if the House could subpoena it, but then I realized I was going to ask a foreigner about American law instead of just looking it up myself and decided I should go outside for a minute and think about what I've done...


Evidently the AG can be impeached (and, by extension, convicted and removed, I guess) as I've learned since House Reps introduced articles of impeachment against Rosenstein six months ago. Actually, further reading makes it clear that we can impeach any officer of the United States if we really felt like it.

A House-led investigation into the AG or impeachment on obstruction of justice charges would be interesting and/or disastrous.
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Postby Cannot think of a name » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:28 pm

New haven america wrote:
Cannot think of a name wrote:You counting on an Adam Warlock deus ex machina?

Does Disney own Warlock?

Cause if so, then yeah, I would not be surprised if they pulled that. (Or gave his powers/role to one of the other magic-based characters. They did the same thing with Thor and Stormbreaker)

Warlock was teased twice in the MCU, once with a Soveirgn cocoon in Guardians of the Galaxy and then at the end of Volume 2 when they introduced it as the answer to the GoG's treachery as "Adam" in another cocoon. But they've taken a few liberties with story lines, Civil War didn't end with Captain America dying or even surrendering. Giant Man was really just Scott growing big, and he wasn't killed by Ragnarok. Quill's dad is Ego of all things and not J'son. The only magical character left standing is Scarlet Witch which they only recently admitted was using Chaos magic and...



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Postby Cannot think of a name » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:30 pm

Thermodolia wrote:
Bombadil wrote:
Except he might not get to see it, all the AG needs to do is send a note as to whether there's any action to be taken or not and some reasons why.

The only person who could illegally share the report would be Mueller, or maybe one of the compilers but I suspect Mueller. To be fair a lot has been released already given he moved certain investigations out of his remit if only to ensure action.

It does make me wonder as to the legalities of Mueller taking the initiative to release given the AG decides there's not enough evidence but Mueller knows without a doubt there is.

The AG should really be independent of the President and not selected by him either.

Honestly I think the AG and the entire DOJ should be nominated by SCOTUS with approval by the senate. The AG then reports to all branch leaders.

That makes a fair amount of sense.
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Postby Valrifell » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:30 pm

Cannot think of a name wrote:
Thermodolia wrote:Honestly I think the AG and the entire DOJ should be nominated by SCOTUS with approval by the senate. The AG then reports to all branch leaders.

That makes a fair amount of sense.


That means it's too good for the US. -sigh-
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Postby New haven america » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:32 pm

Cannot think of a name wrote:
New haven america wrote:Does Disney own Warlock?

Cause if so, then yeah, I would not be surprised if they pulled that. (Or gave his powers/role to one of the other magic-based characters. They did the same thing with Thor and Stormbreaker)

Warlock was teased twice in the MCU, once with a Soveirgn cocoon in Guardians of the Galaxy and then at the end of Volume 2 when they introduced it as the answer to the GoG's treachery as "Adam" in another cocoon. But they've taken a few liberties with story lines, Civil War didn't end with Captain America dying or even surrendering. Giant Man was really just Scott growing big, and he wasn't killed by Ragnarok. Quill's dad is Ego of all things and not J'son. The only magical character left standing is Scarlet Witch which they only recently admitted was using Chaos magic and...



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Postby New haven america » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:32 pm

Valrifell wrote:
Cannot think of a name wrote:That makes a fair amount of sense.


That means it's too good for the US. -sigh-

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Postby The Rich Port » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:46 pm

Cannot think of a name wrote:
New haven america wrote:Does Disney own Warlock?

Cause if so, then yeah, I would not be surprised if they pulled that. (Or gave his powers/role to one of the other magic-based characters. They did the same thing with Thor and Stormbreaker)

Warlock was teased twice in the MCU, once with a Soveirgn cocoon in Guardians of the Galaxy and then at the end of Volume 2 when they introduced it as the answer to the GoG's treachery as "Adam" in another cocoon. But they've taken a few liberties with story lines, Civil War didn't end with Captain America dying or even surrendering. Giant Man was really just Scott growing big, and he wasn't killed by Ragnarok. Quill's dad is Ego of all things and not J'son. The only magical character left standing is Scarlet Witch which they only recently admitted was using Chaos magic and...



...I'm in the wrong fucking thread...


Unless...

Trump confirmed to be the villain in Justice League 2?
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Postby Bombadil » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:16 pm

We might get the triple partisan whammy of continued government shutdown, SC replacement for Ginsburg and Mueller report all at the same time at which point the US might just asplode.
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Postby Valrifell » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:24 pm

Bombadil wrote:We might get the triple partisan whammy of continued government shutdown, SC replacement for Ginsburg and Mueller report all at the same time at which point the US might just asplode.


Are you trying to give me nightmares or what.
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Postby The Rich Port » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:28 pm

Trump is a right-wing survivalist nuts' worst nightmare, ironically enough.

Then again, he is also a self-fulfilling prophecy, so... Kudos, I guess, to the right-wing nuts?
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Postby Fartsniffage » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:39 pm

The Rich Port wrote:Trump is a right-wing survivalist nuts' worst nightmare, ironically enough.

Then again, he is also a self-fulfilling prophecy, so... Kudos, I guess, to the right-wing nuts?


I would love to see the reaction if Trump ordered his followers to confiscate arms from those who don't support him.

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Postby The Rich Port » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:40 pm

Fartsniffage wrote:
The Rich Port wrote:Trump is a right-wing survivalist nuts' worst nightmare, ironically enough.

Then again, he is also a self-fulfilling prophecy, so... Kudos, I guess, to the right-wing nuts?


I would love to see the reaction if Trump ordered his followers to confiscate arms from those who don't support him.


If it were just liberals they'd love that shit.

The best reaction would come from Trump not liking rural types.

Cuz, you know, they're poors who don't business good.
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Postby Liriena » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:45 pm

Bombadil wrote:We might get the triple partisan whammy of continued government shutdown, SC replacement for Ginsburg and Mueller report all at the same time at which point the US might just asplode.

Whatever. I just hope AOC keeps posting as hard as she is right now.
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Postby Northern Davincia » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:47 pm

Liriena wrote:
Bombadil wrote:We might get the triple partisan whammy of continued government shutdown, SC replacement for Ginsburg and Mueller report all at the same time at which point the US might just asplode.

Whatever. I just hope AOC keeps posting as hard as she is right now.

Except that makes no difference.
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Postby Western Vale Confederacy » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:49 pm

Liriena wrote:
Bombadil wrote:We might get the triple partisan whammy of continued government shutdown, SC replacement for Ginsburg and Mueller report all at the same time at which point the US might just asplode.

Whatever. I just hope AOC keeps posting as hard as she is right now.


Only for her to get pummelled into the ground by eyepatch guy.

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Postby New haven america » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:49 pm

Fartsniffage wrote:
The Rich Port wrote:Trump is a right-wing survivalist nuts' worst nightmare, ironically enough.

Then again, he is also a self-fulfilling prophecy, so... Kudos, I guess, to the right-wing nuts?


I would love to see the reaction if Trump ordered his followers to confiscate arms from those who don't support him.

You should've seen r/T_D when he talked about his firearm plans (I forget which one exactly).

The entire sub nearly imploded due to the fact that none of them could agree, and people who had been there from the beginning and mods who disagreed with him were banned and had their powers taken away, even though they were actually supporting the 2nd amendment by disagreeing with him.

It was entertaining.
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Postby The Rich Port » Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:55 pm

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It is not a place for discussion. It is not a place to air your grievances. It is for a dope-ass picture of President Donald Trump on a horse.


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Postby Ifreann » Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:40 am

New haven america wrote:
Fartsniffage wrote:
I would love to see the reaction if Trump ordered his followers to confiscate arms from those who don't support him.

You should've seen r/T_D when he talked about his firearm plans (I forget which one exactly).

The entire sub nearly imploded due to the fact that none of them could agree, and people who had been there from the beginning and mods who disagreed with him were banned and had their powers taken away, even though they were actually supporting the 2nd amendment by disagreeing with him.

It was entertaining.

That was when Trump said that he wanted to confiscate people's guns first and go through due process later.
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Postby Salandriagado » Mon Jan 14, 2019 7:07 am

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Cory Booker might do it if he thinks it'll win him some election points.


Except he might not get to see it, all the AG needs to do is send a note as to whether there's any action to be taken or not and some reasons why.

The only person who could illegally share the report would be Mueller, or maybe one of the compilers but I suspect Mueller. To be fair a lot has been released already given he moved certain investigations out of his remit if only to ensure action.

It does make me wonder as to the legalities of Mueller taking the initiative to release given the AG decides there's not enough evidence but Mueller knows without a doubt there is.

The AG should really be independent of the President and not selected by him either.


Mueller doesn't need to illegally release it. He's already established a connection to ongoing legal procedings that's basically taylor-made to let him submit it as evidence in an open court.
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Postby Page » Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:43 am

A question for anyone who previously believed Mexico would pay for the wall: How exactly did you imagine such a thing would happen?

Did you Trump would say "Hey, pay for our wall!" and the Mexican government would say "Si, jefe!" and write a check? Did you think Mexico would indirectly pay for the wall via tariffs on imports? (Cause Americans buying Mexican goods are the ones who pay those tariffs, so that's America paying for the wall.) Did you think Trump would sue Mexico for the wall money in an international court?

I really want to know how anyone ever believed that Mexico would pay for the wall.
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Postby Zurkerx » Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:45 am

Bombadil wrote:We might get the triple partisan whammy of continued government shutdown, SC replacement for Ginsburg and Mueller report all at the same time at which point the US might just asplode.


Dafaq is that bloody word? I mean, I've seen covfefe but what abomination is this?

But yeah, that'll be a shit storm (especially with these possible revelations).
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Postby Page » Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:47 am

Bombadil wrote:We might get the triple partisan whammy of continued government shutdown, SC replacement for Ginsburg and Mueller report all at the same time at which point the US might just asplode.


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Postby Thermodolia » Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:01 am

So good news y’all. AG nominee William Barr says that if he’s nominated Mueller must finish his investigation and the report must be made public.

How long do you think it will be before Trump pulls his nomination?
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Postby Cannot think of a name » Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:05 am

Thermodolia wrote:So good news y’all. AG nominee William Barr says that if he’s nominated Mueller must finish his investigation and the report must be made public.

How long do you think it will be before Trump pulls his nomination?

When is Fox and Friends on? Then.
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