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kentuck

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104. It is a habit....

Sat Nov 23, 2024, 12:13 PM

Nov 23

Those that have always obeyed the laws will continue to obey the laws. Those that have scoffed at the laws will continue to be scofflaws. They will just have more freedom to do so.

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This is a serious question. Perhaps some of you philosophers, lawyers, or anyone else smarter than I can answer it. [View all] AverageOldGuy Nov 22 OP

That's a question that's been pondered for centuries. Ocelot II Nov 22 #1

I too, have questions as he managed to get away w/ literally everything, even being convicted 34 or so times (felonies) SWBTATTReg Nov 22 #5

The Diktator Of Day One can probably take care of those pesky state charges erronis Nov 22 #12

And the SC says "Yes!"... rubbersole Nov 22 #34

It's all about the Golden Rule HarryM Nov 23 #105

It's taking so long Dem4life1234 Nov 27 #126

"Why" is totally simple. recovering_democrat Nov 22 #40

I've often thought that if there were justice Gaugamela Nov 22 #2

Laws are for schmucks. Laws keep the schmucks in check. usonian Nov 22 #3

Father Elon. rubbersole Nov 22 #35

"in god we trust" rampartd Nov 22 #75

Under His Eye paparush Nov 23 #99

The love and worship of Mammon Farmer-Rick Nov 23 #100

You might enjoy usonian Nov 23 #103

I'll look it up Farmer-Rick Nov 23 #115

"You have a republic, if you can keep it." LudwigPastorius Nov 22 #4

Well said. n/t yellow dahlia Nov 22 #70

Sir, to answer your questions... SnoopDog Nov 22 #6

It worked for them ! Nigrum Cattus Nov 23 #117

At 18 years old 58 years ago I had to get a doc03 Nov 22 #7

👇👇👇👁️👁️ Goonch Nov 22 #8

Stealing this graphic HarryM Nov 23 #106

Because you're a hero, and role model David Boyle Nov 22 #9

At least you can go to sleep with a clear conscience KS Toronado Nov 22 #10

He does not have a conscience. Jamesm9164 Nov 22 #13

Correct. ShazzieB Nov 22 #31

Geez bdamomma Nov 22 #44

THAT'S clear. dchill Nov 22 #88

tsf is sufficientlly tranqued to not give a shit. Assuming he ever had a conscience! erronis Nov 22 #17

Huh? He sleeps like a diapered baby. He's been criming for so long, it's all he knows. nt allegorical oracle Nov 22 #32

Because we do the right thing Tweedy Nov 22 #11

What stands between us and the devil now? Slave patrol? Get real. TheKentuckian Nov 22 #84

I am real Tweedy Nov 23 #119

What protection? As to your question, the appropriate people being lawless is more than sufficient TheKentuckian Nov 23 #120

Disagree Tweedy Nov 24 #121

You are certainly entitled to your opinion but it seems wildly inconsistent TheKentuckian Nov 27 #123

Disagree strongly Tweedy Nov 27 #125

I never mentioned religion but I appreciate all the supporting evidence forr my position. TheKentuckian Nov 27 #128

You mentioned God's law Tweedy Nov 28 #130

On this day in 1963 is when it all changed. Kid Berwyn Nov 22 #14

Be proud of yourself for keeping high moral and ethical standards when it Karadeniz Nov 22 #15

Trump could not pass even the most basic background check Skittles Nov 22 #16

Unless the whole game is rigged. erronis Nov 22 #19

well it is definitely rigged for RICH WHITE MEN Skittles Nov 22 #21

President bdamomma Nov 22 #47

Maybe not close, but the closest. Hard to accept that KPN Nov 22 #65

Sure seems that way doesn't it. KPN Nov 22 #61

The game is most certainly rigged. returnee Nov 22 #66

There's an old acronym: RHIP patphil Nov 22 #18

Thanks for the memories. I doubt I'll stay around for another repeat of this cycle. erronis Nov 22 #23

You and I both. It was a hard time. I'm not ready to do it again. patphil Nov 22 #24

Makes me very sad. It's been a long slog. KPN Nov 22 #67

Why do so many military personnel follow T? Hope22 Nov 22 #20

Question bdamomma Nov 22 #48

My family members....? Hope22 Nov 22 #59

that has got to be so hard. I can't imagine being part of a family with those views. erronis Nov 22 #69

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. It's hard not to get the answer to the question. 💗🙏🏼 Hope22 Nov 22 #79

Because a large chunk qazplm135 Nov 23 #101

And west mid western...they seem to have a racist bend that can't be overlooked. Hope22 Nov 23 #111

Everything trended south after 2000 SleeplessinSoCal Nov 22 #22

Too bad that George, Tom, Ben and the guys didn't insert a bit about convicted felons allegorical oracle Nov 22 #25

Their worst nightmare. yellow dahlia Nov 22 #71

Because you actually will be held responsible. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 22 #26

I am so ashamed of our country and my fellow citizens to support such an evil deranged lying cheating traitorous kimbutgar Nov 22 #27

So true Cherokee100 Nov 22 #28

To me bdamomma Nov 22 #49

Are you are a billionaire, or perceived to be a billionaire? JT45242 Nov 22 #29

There has never been a time in recorded history Locutusofborg Nov 22 #30

Be a serf if you wish but I am a citizen. TheKentuckian Nov 22 #85

If there is a law you don't like Beachnutt Nov 22 #33

Fair The Wizard Nov 22 #36

You should get promoted to president. Then you can do whatever you please and Ping Tung Nov 22 #37

That resonates with me. I hear you loud and clear. WE are being overlooked is my opinion. Did everything right and now Evolve Dammit Nov 22 #38

But isn't this why people strive to become rich, powerful, influential? Aussie105 Nov 22 #39

I'm right with you! Mr. Evil Nov 22 #41

Well, our bdamomma Nov 22 #54

IMO, he had plans to pull this "soft coup" even before he first came down the tacky allegorical oracle Nov 23 #96

AverageOldGuy.......very simple answer.... Butterflylady Nov 22 #42

There is no real reason other than to avoid the hammer. TheKentuckian Nov 22 #43

AverageOldGuy, I think you know the answer to this already FakeNoose Nov 22 #45

Maybe we need another French Revolution Stargazer99 Nov 23 #94

Apparently tRump is special.... So fucking special.... Blue Owl Nov 22 #46

And I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, what am I doing here? k55f5r Nov 23 #107

It does seem that the worth of a well-lived life Mblaze Nov 22 #50

Because you're better than *rump and you have an example to set even if it's against the dark power of injustice, Uncle Joe Nov 22 #51

He got a different Supreme Court opinion than the rest of us would have gotten. surfered Nov 22 #52

What Is True Purpose of "Law" modrepub Nov 22 #53

Accountability and consequences for rich, white men are few and far between dlk Nov 22 #55

The answer to your question NewLarry Nov 22 #56

I believe that most of us TNNurse Nov 22 #57

Life is not fair. Never was, never will be. n/t elocs Nov 22 #58

I join you in feeling stupid when I stop at a stop sign! Hope22 Nov 22 #60

We are better Rebl2 Nov 22 #63

We had a slumber party in 8th grade. Hope22 Nov 23 #89

Simple Rebl2 Nov 22 #62

the birth lottery tmars505 Nov 22 #64

"Give Us Barabas!" BurnDoubt Nov 22 #68

Some good comments and observations, yellow dahlia Nov 22 #72

AverageOldGuy CentralBlueTexan Nov 22 #73

I don't have an answer Meowmee Nov 22 #74

Exactly This Deep State Witch Nov 22 #76

When you left the intel job moondust Nov 22 #77

Why? Because, unlike iDJT & his cronies, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 22 #78

See for example Emmanuel Kant's Generalization Principle WheelWalker Nov 22 #80

One would have to ask Merrick the Meek, why. republianmushroom Nov 22 #81

It's mind boggling. I don't think our government Joinfortmill Nov 22 #82

What you write is what I've been saying for years now... slightlv Nov 22 #83

Because you are you. H2O Man Nov 22 #86

Simple: Money. The rules do not apply to the rich. SunSeeker Nov 22 #87

Because Randomthought Nov 23 #90

Didn't read all the replies, so this has probably been said, but B.See Nov 23 #91

Glad to be rec 200 AKwannabe Nov 23 #92

Imho, because you have a self-regulating sense of honor, and ethics. Ty electric_blue68 Nov 23 #93

I've had cheerleaders mock me for asking much the same question Orrex Nov 23 #95

Trump gets away withn it Progressive dog Nov 23 #97

You should do these things because you want to be a good person and a patriot Ohioboy Nov 23 #98

22snakes RoHok123 Nov 23 #102

It is a habit.... kentuck Nov 23 #104

You probably don't have the money for lawyers. duncang Nov 23 #108

You're lucky to have pensions wryter2000 Nov 23 #109

VERY simple answer CommonHumanity Nov 23 #110

Just get 80 million morons to vote for you for President Pototan Nov 23 #112

If you would like to have the same privileges Joe Nation Nov 23 #113

Sadly, corruption DOES trickle down, snot Nov 23 #114

Why Psychopaths Win (and Eventually Fall) Metaphorical Nov 23 #116

One more thought (to the OP) Metaphorical Nov 23 #118

Because you aren't Trump or one of the elite. Because you wouldn't be able to live with yourself. mucholderthandirt Nov 25 #122

Great OP malaise Nov 27 #124

What gets me is just how many people must have helped him FullySupportDems Nov 27 #127

Everybody knows - Leonard Cohen / Sharon Robinson Fish700 Nov 27 #129