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Dem4life1234

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126. It's taking so long

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #5)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 08:48 PM

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How has his diet not kicked in yet?

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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 Saturday #105

It's taking so long Dem4life1234 Wednesday #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 Saturday #99

The love and worship of Mammon Farmer-Rick Saturday #100

You might enjoy usonian Saturday #103

I'll look it up Farmer-Rick Saturday #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 Saturday #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 Saturday #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 Saturday #119

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

Disagree Tweedy Sunday #121

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

Disagree strongly Tweedy Wednesday #125

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

You mentioned God's law Tweedy Thursday #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 Saturday #101

And west mid western...they seem to have a racist bend that can't be overlooked. Hope22 Saturday #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 Saturday #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 Saturday #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 Saturday #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 Saturday #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 Saturday #90

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

Glad to be rec 200 AKwannabe Saturday #92

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

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

Trump gets away withn it Progressive dog Saturday #97

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

22snakes RoHok123 Saturday #102

It is a habit.... kentuck Saturday #104

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

You're lucky to have pensions wryter2000 Saturday #109

VERY simple answer CommonHumanity Saturday #110

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

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

Sadly, corruption DOES trickle down, snot Saturday #114

Why Psychopaths Win (and Eventually Fall) Metaphorical Saturday #116

One more thought (to the OP) Metaphorical Saturday #118

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

Great OP malaise Wednesday #124

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

Everybody knows - Leonard Cohen / Sharon Robinson Fish700 Wednesday #129