Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

MrScorpio

(73,630 posts)
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 09:33 AM Nov 2016

138... Remember that number

That was the total number of Reagan Administration officials who ended up either investigated, indicted or convicted.

And remember, that was over an eight year period.

I think that Trump is going to beat that number and do it in four years.

Who's with me on this?

12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
138... Remember that number (Original Post) MrScorpio Nov 2016 OP
Are you including Trump himself as one who will be investigated or indicted? Arkansas Granny Nov 2016 #1
Only if we include an impeachment MrScorpio Nov 2016 #2
Democratic House. bullimiami Nov 2016 #3
That's why the mid terms are that important... MrScorpio Nov 2016 #4
Are the national Democratic committees going to give even a dime to local Nay Nov 2016 #6
At what price? AirmensMom Nov 2016 #5
for sure. barbtries Nov 2016 #7
Who will prosecute them? SHRED Nov 2016 #8
exactly what i was wondering rurallib Nov 2016 #9
Very good question n2doc Nov 2016 #11
That is THE question edhopper Nov 2016 #12
And yet people keep voting for these assholes!! WTF! Initech Nov 2016 #10

Arkansas Granny

(31,507 posts)
1. Are you including Trump himself as one who will be investigated or indicted?
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 09:37 AM
Nov 2016

I guess we could consider the Trump University lawsuit in the total.

Yes, Trump Can Be Compelled to Testify in Trump University Lawsuit


A federal judge will hear arguments Friday in San Diego on whether to delay the legal case against Donald Trump in connection with Trump University.

But once Trump becomes president, can he still be subject to civil lawsuits over something he did before he was elected? Would he have to give testimony if the judge ordered it? The answers are clearly yes.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/yes-trump-can-be-compelled-testify-trump-university-lawsuit-n685576

MrScorpio

(73,630 posts)
2. Only if we include an impeachment
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 09:46 AM
Nov 2016

Presidents never go to jail in this country, no matter how crooked they are...


But, hmmm... Trump could be a first.

Nay

(12,051 posts)
6. Are the national Democratic committees going to give even a dime to local
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 12:03 PM
Nov 2016

Dems running against assholes like Dave Brat(R) here in VA? They haven't bothered in the last 2 election cycles, even though local Dems were running and using their own money. If local races aren't funded fully (Brat got several million dollars from the national Pubs), then we'll get killed in 2018 as well. And all Dems will know that the Democratic Party is still full of bullshit artists and thoughtless careerists.

AirmensMom

(14,637 posts)
5. At what price?
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 10:49 AM
Nov 2016

I like the way you're thinking. I'm just having such a hard time feeling hopeful about very much right now. So many people will get hurt in the short run and we seem to be powerless to prevent it.

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
11. Very good question
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 03:48 PM
Nov 2016

If it is up to Sessions, I doubt any crime committed by them will be prosecuted.

Initech

(100,040 posts)
10. And yet people keep voting for these assholes!! WTF!
Fri Nov 18, 2016, 01:21 PM
Nov 2016

Just say what the fundamentalists want to hear and that equals job security. No matter what evil shit you're able to get away with on the side. Like look at the governor of Alabama. Yeah he got caught having multiple affairs. But he's got an R next to his name. God forbid that the people of Alabama vote for a democrat. Donald Trump is right about one thing - if you have an R next to your name, you probably could shoot someone on 5th avenue and get away with it.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»138... Remember that numb...