Jan 8, 2022·edited Jan 8, 2022Liked by Marlon Weems
I don't think Biden is the problem. He is not supposed to have any influence over the DOJ. I know that wasn't the case with Trump/Barr. Mueller was an epic failure. He didn't go far enough. He held back. Then go steamrolled by Barr. Garland appears to be doing the same thing perhaps for similar reasons. "Find me 11,000 votes", how is that not a crime?
I’m not suggesting that Biden is or should interfere with DoJ. Here are the problems w/Biden’s selection of Garland: 1) Biden selected Garland as a SCOTUS make-up call, (Sally Yates or even Doug Jones would’ve been much better IMO,)2) As a judge, Garland was weak on criminal justice.
Remember, Obama’s main reason for selecting Garland was because Republicans liked him. In fact, he was a frequent speaker at Federalist st Society events. In researching him for a future piece, he spoke at one event with none other than Sidney Powell on the agenda.
The main reason for Mueller’s failure was that under the Special Council rules, he fell under the purview of Bill Bart’s DoJ. He could only go as far as Barr allowed.
This is like " The Beer Hall Puch," which was Hitler's first attempt to overthrow the German government. He went to prison, came out and tried again, and then succeeded. The only difference is that Trump is not going to jail, and his party is setting up the next attempt as we speak in all of the Republican states. It is scary!
Excellent point Michael. About a year ago, I wrote about how Democrats could utilize the 14th Amendment to Trump from holding office again. This doesn’t require a supermajority. This is from the piece:
“Ending Trump’s presidency under the 14th Amendment is probably impossible, scholars say, because there is no mechanism for removal in the provision. It could, however, be used to prevent Trump or other politicians who supported the attempted insurrection from holding office again. If Trump is impeached by the House, two-thirds of the Senate would have to vote to convict him in a trial that would be held after he leaves office. Using Section 3 of the 14th Amendment wouldn’t require a super-majority, historians noted, and wouldn’t complicate the start of Joe Biden’s presidency.”
Last question. What would possibly be preventing Garland from investigating the people at the top for their involvement in the coup and the insurrection? Political allegiance? Fear of retribution?
I think about it often, but I don’t have a good answer. It doesn’t make a lot of sense. For example, Mueller outlined ten potential obstruction of justice charges against Trump. Garland could’ve proceeded with those from the beginning. Why didn’t he? I suspect Biden’s marching orders were not to look backward. I have a sinking feeling no one will ever be held accountable.
Why isn't Merrick Garland investigating the Coup? Why is the DOJ only going after the brainwashed little guys and ignoring the people at the top that were the leaders of the insurrection?
That is the subject of much discussion. We can only hope there’s something happening we don’t know about. But I can’t Trumps people being up investigation and staying quiet about it. My faith in Garland doing what’s necessary to hold these guys accountable is pretty much nonexistent.
I don't think Biden is the problem. He is not supposed to have any influence over the DOJ. I know that wasn't the case with Trump/Barr. Mueller was an epic failure. He didn't go far enough. He held back. Then go steamrolled by Barr. Garland appears to be doing the same thing perhaps for similar reasons. "Find me 11,000 votes", how is that not a crime?
I’m not suggesting that Biden is or should interfere with DoJ. Here are the problems w/Biden’s selection of Garland: 1) Biden selected Garland as a SCOTUS make-up call, (Sally Yates or even Doug Jones would’ve been much better IMO,)2) As a judge, Garland was weak on criminal justice.
Remember, Obama’s main reason for selecting Garland was because Republicans liked him. In fact, he was a frequent speaker at Federalist st Society events. In researching him for a future piece, he spoke at one event with none other than Sidney Powell on the agenda.
The main reason for Mueller’s failure was that under the Special Council rules, he fell under the purview of Bill Bart’s DoJ. He could only go as far as Barr allowed.
This is like " The Beer Hall Puch," which was Hitler's first attempt to overthrow the German government. He went to prison, came out and tried again, and then succeeded. The only difference is that Trump is not going to jail, and his party is setting up the next attempt as we speak in all of the Republican states. It is scary!
Excellent point Michael. About a year ago, I wrote about how Democrats could utilize the 14th Amendment to Trump from holding office again. This doesn’t require a supermajority. This is from the piece:
“Ending Trump’s presidency under the 14th Amendment is probably impossible, scholars say, because there is no mechanism for removal in the provision. It could, however, be used to prevent Trump or other politicians who supported the attempted insurrection from holding office again. If Trump is impeached by the House, two-thirds of the Senate would have to vote to convict him in a trial that would be held after he leaves office. Using Section 3 of the 14th Amendment wouldn’t require a super-majority, historians noted, and wouldn’t complicate the start of Joe Biden’s presidency.”
https://thejourneyman.substack.com/p/is-disqualifying-trump-from-a-2024?r=3e2a&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=direct
Last question. What would possibly be preventing Garland from investigating the people at the top for their involvement in the coup and the insurrection? Political allegiance? Fear of retribution?
I think about it often, but I don’t have a good answer. It doesn’t make a lot of sense. For example, Mueller outlined ten potential obstruction of justice charges against Trump. Garland could’ve proceeded with those from the beginning. Why didn’t he? I suspect Biden’s marching orders were not to look backward. I have a sinking feeling no one will ever be held accountable.
Why isn't Merrick Garland investigating the Coup? Why is the DOJ only going after the brainwashed little guys and ignoring the people at the top that were the leaders of the insurrection?
That is the subject of much discussion. We can only hope there’s something happening we don’t know about. But I can’t Trumps people being up investigation and staying quiet about it. My faith in Garland doing what’s necessary to hold these guys accountable is pretty much nonexistent.
I'm sure they will get better at it over time, thats the scary part.