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Scubamatt

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4. IF . . .

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 12:54 PM

Jan 6

we ever take control of our country back, a high priority has to be on accountability for the all of this wrongdoing. No slow walking prosecutions; no "we have to let the country heal", no "we have to move forward, not look back". When criminals are not held accountable, they learn very quickly that there are no consequences to their malfeasance and so get bigger and bolder. That's where we are right now.

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Evidence Trump tried to overturn the election 5 years ago is "overwhelming." There haven't been any consequences [View all] marmar Jan 6 OP

Some people learn the hard way. Blues Heron Jan 6 #1

And some people never learn.... evolves Jan 6 #12

No matter what you say or do. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 6 #16

Actually, in my way of thinking TSF would have been in prison today, if it weren't for bluestarone Jan 6 #2

...and the fact that Merrick Garland.... Escape Jan 6 #7

Garland eventually tried. maxsolomon Jan 6 #9

He was never going to prison for that criming. maxsolomon Jan 6 #8

K&R UTUSN Jan 6 #3

IF . . . Scubamatt Jan 6 #4

K&R Solly Mack Jan 6 #5

There were no consequences for Bush 2000 DemocracyForever Jan 6 #6

Nixon suffered no consequences. evolves Jan 6 #24

Nixon set the stage, GW Bush created the roadmap DemocracyForever Jan 7 #25

So glad that Garland avoided the appearance of a political agenda Orrex Jan 6 #10

Especially since the present administration orangecrush Jan 6 #17

Unabashed criminal scumbag has immunity and pardon power JoseBalow Jan 6 #11

Thank you Merick Garland. Speaking of slugs, anyone hear of anything from him lately? Ray Bruns Jan 6 #13

Thank you Merrick B. Garland. flashman13 Jan 6 #14

A permanent stain on America and what she supposedly stands for. JMCKUSICK Jan 6 #15

Every day from January 2025 on - the GOP could do the right thing at any time. gAI Obsession Jan 6 #18

Stalled in court ???? RANDYWILDMAN Jan 6 #19

At least he's not a brutal dictator like Maduro AStern Jan 6 #20

Say what you want about Garland but it was because of him we got Jack Smith. nt in2herbs Jan 6 #21

Still a ton of unanswered questions n/t hibbing Jan 6 #22

Meanwhile in Brazil... moondust Jan 6 #23

Stop complaining. This isn't a Law & Order episode. Garland's got this. Scrivener7 Jan 7 #26