Does it seem like pieces are slowly moving into place?

[EarlG]

Yesterday the Attorney General gave a press conference in which he stated that, "The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last. The Justice Department remains committed to holding all January 6 perpetrators -- at any level -- accountable under law, whether they were present that day, or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy. We will follow the facts wherever they lead."

Then today, on the anniversary of the insurrection, Joe Biden gave a staunch defense of American democracy, and very clearly pointed a finger at the people who want to destroy it. He firmly and repeatedly laid the blame for January 6 where it belongs -- at Donald Trump's feet. It was an unprecedented speech for an unprecedented occasion.

Coming next, we are going to have public hearings from the Select Committee, which will go into great detail about Trump's actions that day.

Does if feel to anyone else like the nation is being slowly prepared for more unprecedented events at this moment in history -- say, for a criminal action to be taken against a former president?

I'm usually fairly pessimistic about this kind of thing, but after Garland and Biden's speeches, and with the Select Committee hearings coming soon, I'm not currently getting the sense that this is going to end with a whimper and some "the best thing we can all do is move on" platitudes.

Right now at least, it seems like the current powers-that-be recognize that this really is a truly dangerous moment that needs to be addressed head on.

[RKP5637]

1. It seems a lot of traction is taking place and the past year has been getting the ducks into

line, so to say.

[MineralMan]

2. Yes. Absolutely. The timing of what is going on is intentional.

It is now 2022, and we have mid-term elections. The process of taking back the country has begun in earnest.

Timing is everything.

[Lars39]

3. Speaker Pelosi speaks at noon iirc

They are all laying the foundation, preparing the listening public for what is to come via the hearings. Notice I said “listening public.”

[mitch96]

4. I'm not getting my hopes up. I thought Mueller was gonna clean house.

Where did that go... I realize this is a different situation and hopefully clear minds prevail..
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[MineralMan]

6. I urge you to work on getting your hopes up.

It matters.

[mitch96]

13. Like I said hopefully clear minds prevail. nt

[agingdem]

15. Never...

Mueller was milquetoast...Barr, Mueller's friend, was breathing down his neck and Rosenstein was reining him in, limiting the scope of the investigation..giving him a timetable...and when Barr editorialized the Mueller report, sweeping up Trump's poop, exonerating him of any wrong doing, and Mueller didn't hit the networks with a repudiation of Barr's nothing-to-see hear garbage, it was over...

[C Moon]

34. If nothing else, Mueller gave us hope when we needed it most. In the end, nothing came of it...

but I think we really needed Mueller to be looked at like a hero at that time.

[MyOwnPeace]

36. You are SO right.......

we DID have hope - and were convinced that Mueller was the right man to be leading it all - 'great military background - takes no sides - firm in doing what is right' - and caved like a chihuahua facing a pit bull (yeah, Barr! ).

I STILL believe there would be much to be gained from the original, un-redacted Mueller Report - and I can't believe there has never been stronger demand for that from any Democrats.

But I also believe that we are NOW on the right trail - and justice and action will happen.....

[BadgerMom]

38. I was here to say the same thing. Publish Mueller's complete report.

[MyOwnPeace]

40. Aaaaaahhhhhh - the old saying......

'Brilliant minds think alike....'

[BadgerMom]

41. How can I disagree with that?

[Cha]

42. Yeah it is a much different.. and AG

Garland is a Dem appointed by a Dem Prresident.

[SheltieLover]

5. I have the same sense, EarlG

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[NanceGreggs]

7. Absolutely.

The stage has been set - and despite the (understandable) frustration and impatience of the audience - the orchestra is tuned-up, the players are on stage, and the show is about to go on.

[Beetwasher.]

8. Yes, That is Exactly What's Happening

And it's happening as it should, piece by piece. If you are going to indict and prosecute a former President, this is the way you would work up to it. You have to lay the groundwork first. This is an unprecedented activity and needs to be handled in the most thoughtful, careful way possible given the current state of affairs.

[Lars39]

9. Yes! Totally agree.

[cilla4progress]

10. I didn't get to see the speeches yet

but I am following it all.

I would say this: if a multinational crime and corruption ring involving political leaders at the highest levels was about to be disclosed and taken down...this is what it would look like, agree?

Americans - all earthlings! - are dealing with 3 simultaneous fundamental society-shaping events: global pandemic, climate collapse, and spreading autocracy/fascism.

They are going change our lives, and it remains to be seen how we will handle it.

[KPN]

29. Agreed. And this must not be a one-off if we are going to maneuver safely and securely through and

around those society shaping events. I don't believe it will be a one-off, but I won't be convinced that the overall effort will be sufficient until the far-right is sufficiently banished.

[Torchlight]

11. I think the last 48 hours were the culmination of the opening game.

Or more accurately, the beginning of the middle game; and I sense advances, exploitation, and exchanges will begin to soon follow.

[progressoid]

12. I'll not be holding my breath.

Too many instances of nothing happening in the last 5 years.

[RobinA]

20. Yup!

I'm stuck on this ledge until I see some actual progress that isn't just talk. And I see everybody's point and agree that something may be happening. I just can't see anything major quite yet out of these jaded eyes.

[malaise]

14. Indeed

And President Biden chose the perfect occasion and time to expose the lying monster.
There will be no movie on the DFG that won’t include Speaker Pelosi tearing up his last SOU speech and Biden’s speech today.
Looking forward to Nancy P’s noon speech.

[uponit7771]

16. Buddy and I talked about it looks like a message change from democrats about voting rights

[ShazamIam]

17. The AG's speech was masterful and complete and today's speeches added to the idea of movement. I

am not embarrassed to feel hopeful.

[PatSeg]

18. This does feel like a turning point

I am starting to feel more optimistic.

[livetohike]

19. Definitely. Trump will be punished because he deserves it and it needs to be

done to set an example for any future President who would try the same. Every Republican Congress person who played/is playing along with Trump should be rethinking their future today.

[SYFROYH]

21. Garland and Biden spoke well, but I don't expect more than a Mueller-type report.

And then not much action.

[mopinko]

22. i think it has sunk in to dems that if they dont produce, they cant win.

we all appreciate the headwinds we face, but something has to happen to stop this bullshit.
specifically, if they dont secure elections, we will hold them responsible next nov.

the coup is ongoing, and its' getting more obvious every day.

[Ohio Joe]

23. It does

I'm on board with the care and deliberation Garland is taking in the matter. I think I'm starting to enjoy watching TFG slowly drown in his own lies.

[PTWB]

24. Let's hope so.

Right now at least, it seems like the current powers-that-be recognize that this really is a truly dangerous moment that needs to be addressed head on.

It is a dangerous time. Extremists took unprecedented action to attempt to overthrow our duly elected government. Now those elected officials must take unprecedented action to hold the perpetrators accountable.

If we fail to hold those perpetrators to account, I’m afraid it will signal that it is open season on American democracy. The next coup attempt could be far more successful.

Let’s hope that, as you said, the pieces are falling into place. The time to take action is now.

[LizBeth]

25. I am feeling a little more hopeful than I have yet to feel. Mostly sitting watching,

waiting.

[Emile]

26. After President Biden's great speech I have no doubt TFG will be arrested

and prosecuted in the near future. Yes all the pieces are coming together!

[MyOwnPeace]

39. The "ORANGE PERP WALK........"

Won't THAT be a time to celebrate!!!!!!

[Demsrule86]

27. Yes it does seem as if something really important is happening...and we are moving forward in

in order to save our Republic from truly evil forces. We will prevail.

[MiHale]

28. During the last 48 hours I've felt hopeful and optimistic ...

I must be a Democrat.

Long live Democracy!

[tekriter]

30. I'm OK with this playing out throughout 2022

We have eleven months to tie this to every Republican that had any part, however small, in this attempted coup.

If we had rushed into hearings, indictments and trials, the GOOPers would have had plenty of time to counter everything the Democrats accomplished. New GOOP candidates would emerge, if necessary, with those accused forgotten about.

These new candidates would not be tied to the coup, and the GOOP could claim they as a party learned their lesson. Don’t give them room to breathe. Kick them when they are down.

[wryter2000]

33. Very good point

Let's not leave this all in February. It needs to be fresh for the election.

If the committee has already talked to hundreds of people, that gives us plenty of hearings over a period of several months.

[ms liberty]

31. I want hearings in prime time. n/t

[wryter2000]

32. It does appear to be planned

A systematic presentation of the damning facts. But when, oh when, will we get hearings? I cannot wait!

[Tommymac]

35. And by this Post, EarlG, you have signalled DU is going to be at the forefront of the fight

to preserve We The People's Constitution and Democracy.

Not that we haven't been already, but like President Joe did today, you are formally letting us know our efforts are not in vain.

I thank you with all my heart and soul.

[CaptainTruth]

37. Yes, they have been for a long time.

It may not always be apparent to folks who don't understand the details & strategy involved, but the pieces have been moving all along.

[mcar]

43. I'm also hearing a different tone from the media today

They've gotten away from their Democrat-bashing to really call out not only TFG but Republicans.

[Emile]

44. President Biden message of strength is getting a lot of respect!

[AllyCat]

45. I felt like a stable base has been laid for the road

moving us forward. Yes!

[Blue Owl]

46. Let's Go Garland

Fuck Donald tRump

[MustLoveBeagles]

47. K&R

[Hekate]

48. KnR