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40. Poor grasp of the law

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 06:26 PM

Jan 2020

These folks (many of them lawyers) seem to have forgotten some basic legal principles.

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Ernst: Report that Trump administration broke law is 'moot' [View all] 47of74 Jan 2020 OP

There is more than ample proof the aid was *held* illegally. At this point, she has to know... Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #1

LOL, but I thought she said her experience was more concerned with the male genitals of the pig. alwaysinasnit Jan 2020 #9

So if kidnappers let the victim go, the kidnapping is moot? eggplant Jan 2020 #2

It is Rupublican "logic" riversedge Jan 2020 #16

Yeah, like take life savings of medical patient so they die and give it back to estate. "Moot" Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2020 #30

It would be easier Bev54 Jan 2020 #3

They autopsy came out and it is definitely homicide. edhopper Jan 2020 #4

Because if you rob a bank but give the money back, no one will prosecute you? TeamPooka Jan 2020 #5

See my post 11, and the movie, "Hell or High Water" n/t Yavin4 Jan 2020 #12

Has he even released all the funds yet? Rural_Progressive Jan 2020 #6

I have read the same thing very recently, too. He's still sitting on a notable amount. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2020 #56

So, if shoplifting happens, and the item put back, it's moot? When I see stories about people... SWBTATTReg Jan 2020 #7

What would she say if the name "Trump" was replaced with "Obama"? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2020 #32

Yeah, Joni, you dimwit... TruckFump Jan 2020 #8

So if you steal a car but bring it back later the theft is moot? Got it. Rainbow Droid Jan 2020 #10

If the bank robber returns the money to the bank. then he's innocent? Yavin4 Jan 2020 #11

"He's what Koreans call a real 'fertilizer face'." louis-t Jan 2020 #13

So, by that 'logic', if a robber robs a bank, but then gives it back, the robbery if moot!! riversedge Jan 2020 #14

That's like saying because someone tried to murder someone that they cstanleytech Jan 2020 #15

Here Is Another Example Using Her Logic DallasNE Jan 2020 #17

And if I shoot somebody and they don't die then I don't get charged with a crime? Botany Jan 2020 #18

Another un-American republican. The worst ones are the ones that were in the military rockfordfile Jan 2020 #19

Whatever you do, don't come over here... Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #20

"yes, officer, I know I was speeding, but I slowed down as soon as I saw you!" nt logosoco Jan 2020 #21

But those numerous, pointless Benghazi hearings were A-OK with her. Paladin Jan 2020 #22

What's so frightening not fooled Jan 2020 #45

Unless it was the Democrats doing it. Then it screams "Firing Squad", doesn't it, Joni? Mr. Ected Jan 2020 #23

Not really clear on how law works, is she. The aid didn't get there until the fit was about to ... marble falls Jan 2020 #24

No, Joni, it's not moot. The delay alone was a violation of law. SunSeeker Jan 2020 #25

She is either stupid or believes her constituents are stupid RVN VET71 Jan 2020 #26

Someone should steal her car Mr.Bill Jan 2020 #27

Remember, the GOP doesn't believe in telling the truth? Brainfodder Jan 2020 #28

The released the money after they were caught and a whistleblower report was filed!!!! OrlandoDem2 Jan 2020 #29

You don't get 3rd place most unpopular senator saying smart things. IADEMO2004 Jan 2020 #31

She's doubling down for her boyfriend. progressoid Jan 2020 #34

He's so dreamy and tastes like Putin's ass. IADEMO2004 Jan 2020 #35

... progressoid Jan 2020 #38

Lord, you have Grassley and King out there too. Hang in there if you can. Those folks are not well Evolve Dammit Jan 2020 #33

I doubt Joni even has a clue what the GAO story is all about rurallib Jan 2020 #36

The Question is Moot Roy Rolling Jan 2020 #37

"Moot" volstork Jan 2020 #39

Poor grasp of the law Moral Compass Jan 2020 #40

Maybe we need the wall between Minnesota and Iowa FiveGoodMen Jan 2020 #41

A friend of mine was just elected State Auditor last year and may run for Chuckie's Senate seat DFW Jan 2020 #42

"Rule of law, rule of law, rule of law" the Repukes constantly said during Clinton impeachment progree Jan 2020 #43

Post removed Post removed Jan 2020 #44

No, the delay alone was a violation of law. SunSeeker Jan 2020 #46

No it didn't..."And the delay cost lives at the front in Eastern Ukraine." AncientGeezer Jan 2020 #48

OFFS. What a bunch of bullshit right wing talking points. Ukraine needed MORE weapons. SunSeeker Jan 2020 #52

You realize the link you provided was 2014-15.....for the most part AncientGeezer Jan 2020 #53

LA Times: "Trump froze military aid -- as Ukrainian soldiers perished in battle" SunSeeker Jan 2020 #54

Bank robber starts out of the bank with a bag full on money. See police on the way in. Drops the bag usaf-vet Jan 2020 #47

Very Important...!! Joni Ernst is running for reelection in November 2020 !!!! Stuart G Jan 2020 #49

Does she have a viable opponent? murielm99 Jan 2020 #58

Joni needs to go back to hog farming NCProgressive Jan 2020 #50

I think they have hog farms in federal penitentiaries jmowreader Jan 2020 #57

I live in a pork producing county. murielm99 Jan 2020 #59

Breaking the law isn't erased because the perp got caught and made corrective action dlk Jan 2020 #51

Joni the Parrot madaboutharry Jan 2020 #55