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38. Money talks. Justice has been privatized

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 12:37 PM

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Some citizen with "standing" will have to hire lawyers and sue the richest man in the world (rich from tax money).

Be easier to sue Garland. DOJ has less money.

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Rick Wilson is "utterly stunned" that the FBI hasn't kicked down Musk's door [View all] highplainsdem Friday OP

Some animals are more equal than others. Dave Bowman Friday #1

I literally posted about this on Twitter today.... chiffondior Friday #91

I literally said that about celebrities who say the same thing we do and get praised for it while we get ignored for it AZLD4Candidate 22 hrs ago #121

That would require Merrick Garland's approval Bobstandard Friday #2

He has a concept of an investigation wolfie001 Friday #21

Why it's old man Elon Musk, the owner of the creepy social media app! Ray Bruns Friday #46

Not so fast. He did give Musk a warning. Sneederbunk Friday #25

A stern warning, those are the worst kind. gab13by13 Friday #27

And if Musk doesn't stop... Wednesdays Friday #36

... but but *THAT* warning will have capitalized letters in bold and underlined. uponit7771 Friday #88

Like "strong, powerful denials" from Vlad? czarjak Yesterday #115

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Friday #31

There was probably calculated strategy for Musk to step on the gas for Trump closer to Election Day NCDem47 Friday #76

The DOJ will be right on this after they get done with Hunter Biden's laptop uponit7771 Friday #87

But then only if there is no election pending within 2 years. Hermit-The-Prog Friday #94

I've said it before and I will say it again... Miles Archer 23 hrs ago #117

Me too. kacekwl Friday #3

Me too Coexist Friday #4

We know who the first man who is above the law is republianmushroom Friday #5

Wilson has a point here ScratchCat Friday #6

Musk is also coordinating with Putin to run TAF's campaign. gab13by13 Friday #29

I'm not! 50 Shades Of Blue Friday #7

Absolutely insane UpInArms Friday #8

He openly does illegal drugs on camera Johonny Friday #9

Because Garland doesn't want to "look political." lees1975 Friday #10

Can you name a recent (last 30 years) AG who was a vigorous prosecutor of criminals? Fiendish Thingy Friday #12

Uh...Kamala Harris? 3825-87867 Friday #14

I meant US AG of course Fiendish Thingy Friday #16

Those prosecutions were not controversial, gab13by13 Friday #32

Can you name a previous US AG besides Garland known For aggressive prosecutions? Fiendish Thingy Friday #40

We're not in a Harris Admin. Garland has been a continual disappointment. brush Friday #44

I'm a realist Fiendish Thingy Friday #61

Hah, a so-called realist who doesn't live in the real world. brush Friday #63

Robert F Kennedy orthoclad Friday #50

YES I WOULD STILL BLAME GARLAND Skittles Friday #105

Do you realize that Garland's "inaction" produced the only remaining admissible evidence in the docs case? Nt Fiendish Thingy Friday #106

NO ONE SAYS HE DOESN'T DO *ANYTHING* Skittles Friday #107

From your previous post: Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #108

Fiendish Thingy BunnyMcGee Yesterday #116

Totally understood! 3825-87867 Friday #33

Ah, Tradition! (cue Fiddler) orthoclad Friday #51

The Unabomber and Timothy McVeigh were not powerful wealthy men. Autumn Friday #96

He has a funny way of showing that aversion Fiendish Thingy Friday #99

BTW my "topic" was Garland seems to have an aversion to prosecuting wealthy powerful republicans. Autumn Friday #104

You know what "looks political"? Letting an election dictate enforcement of the law misanthrope Friday #19

Maybe the status quo isn't what we think it is. jalan48 Friday #11

President Harris should executive order all Federal contracts with him to be null and void Jan 21st ArkansasDemocrat1 Friday #13

Her new AG should at least investigate him. gab13by13 Friday #34

At the very least. highplainsdem Friday #60

Which would trap the American astronauts at the Space station. former9thward Friday #89

Well he's rich and white, so they don't see a problem. Crowman2009 Friday #15

BINGO! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #112

Musk does a lot of business with the defense department. patphil Friday #17

Based on what recorded evidence and grand jury decision is Garland going to kick down Elon's door. ancianita Friday #18

What they did is not moniss Friday #30

Well... Cirsium Friday #79

Yes indeed moniss Friday #80

Do you believe an investigation by the FBI is warranted? gab13by13 Friday #37

Due process afforded any citizen? Cirsium Friday #48

So to say what must get fixed implies whom, when, & how. I thoroughly read Michelle Alexander's book , and am aware of ancianita Friday #77

Right Cirsium Friday #81

Fine. So when you're preaching to the choir, as Walz says, the choir has got to sing. So sing it. ancianita Friday #82

I am not preaching Cirsium Friday #85

"Preaching to the choir" is an expression. It backs up my general agreement with your history review. Don't be ancianita Friday #98

Very good Cirsium Friday #102

Who did Musk bribe to get all those defense related contracts?? Trust_Reality Friday #70

All of his current contracts were during the Biden administration. former9thward Friday #90

More like " I want my justice before it's too late" types Bobstandard Friday #95

When've you seen justice that's "too late"? Who is justice for? Just the plaintiff? Just the defendant? Just The People? ancianita Friday #100

Sometimes 'justice' is calling the bastards out Bobstandard Yesterday #110

Calling out isn't justice; it's freedom of speech; it brings no one to court. ancianita 23 hrs ago #118

Golden Rule: lastlib Friday #20

Does anybody think if moniss Friday #22

It is insane Picaro Friday #23

I'm afraid Garland feigns milk toast caution and is a 2025 mole. LuvLoogie Friday #24

You should be afraid that you're factually wrong to attribute 'milquetoast' character traits to an AG who's indicted ancianita Friday #43

You might want to catch up BannonsLiver Friday #55

Cool. Just because ancianita Friday #73

Will they go after those... littlemissmartypants Friday #56

They're capable. When it comes to a FISA court the DOJ can run the Internet. ancianita Friday #74

I have to wonder if they're getting usable info with that relationship. Lars39 Friday #26

DOJ has to work up from the bottom of the pyramid. orthoclad Friday #39

Indeed. dalton99a Friday #28

they NEED his free starlink for ukraine. pansypoo53219 Friday #35

I don't believe it's free. ... littlemissmartypants Friday #58

Starlink's not free. But the real question is whether Musk, the owner, is a national security risk or even threat. ancianita Friday #75

Money talks. Justice has been privatized orthoclad Friday #38

A lot has been privatized, so a few very rich chaps have the US over a barrel Attilatheblond Friday #64

And they own the sky. orthoclad Friday #69

My guess? The Unmitigated Gall Friday #41

IIRC the FBI still reports to Garland/DOJ, the fount of all legal matters... brush Friday #42

Fascist R US. dchill Friday #45

DoD contracts would fall under SecDef Deminpenn Friday #47

it has been reported that Elon has a security clearance. lapfog_1 Friday #49

Ever have a clearance? zipplewrath Friday #66

only it's not just any call... it's any conversation lapfog_1 Yesterday #109

So you know zipplewrath 16 hrs ago #122

I'm reporting it JustAnotherGen Friday #52

They're going to have to find him first. littlemissmartypants Friday #53

Wouldn't it require a real Attorney General? ramedy Friday #54

The rich have no laws that they seem to be able to make void-how long are we the common man Stargazer99 Friday #57

They're daring the Biden admin Nasruddin Friday #59

DOJ failing us, again RANDYWILDMAN Friday #62

Just an perspective from experience 3825-87867 Friday #65

This is absolute insanity. Elon should be punished, like NOW. Initech Friday #67

Since no government entity has the backbone to police the muskrat or any Magoo48 Friday #68

We are not at war with Russia Warpy Friday #71

Nope! 3825-87867 Friday #78

We;re not actually sure he did that Warpy Friday #92

You're right, we don't know. 3825-87867 Friday #93

They're on it. usonian Friday #72

The FBI has been listening to every word for years... Sancho Friday #83

Me too. Evolve Dammit Friday #84

Who's in charge of the fbi again? Oh yeah, the guy chosen by Trump... polichick Friday #86

If we lose our republic, it will be because we didn't defend it zealously enough. D23MIURG23 Friday #97

I'm NOT DiverDave Friday #101

My only problem with Rick Wilson is he thinks the world should work as it should. bucolic_frolic Friday #103

Why should he be stunned? GaYellowDawg Yesterday #111

KO goes much further than that with his rant yesterday. Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #113

Me too. Bluethroughu Yesterday #114

It's easy! Elon, along with all wealthy, white, male autocrats, is above the law. Zilli 23 hrs ago #119

Well I never expect a white very wealthy man to exact flying_wahini 23 hrs ago #120