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lees1975

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27. The Biden administration, in its political perspective, still played the game like it was the 70's.

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 08:47 AM

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Using the power of the Presidency to go after a criminal like Trump would have "looked too political."

Biden accomplished a lot in his four years as President. We had a great economy, low unemployment and a booming stock market. But what he was elected to do was to make sure Trump paid for the crimes he committed in office, get him prosecuted and in prison, no matter how political it looked. Garland wasn't the attorney general to achieve that. The timetable was essential. He blew it.

However, the Epstein files weren't part of their arsenal. If they'd have broken the senate filibuster and packed the Supreme Court, which is public enemy number one right now, this would not be happening.

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"Why didn't BIDEN release the Epstein files!?" Well.... [View all] CousinIT Sunday OP

Is "January 2024" a typo" Martin Eden Sunday #1

No. They were released January 2024 CousinIT Sunday #3

Thanks for the clarification Martin Eden Sunday #16

Which while well intended and in normal times would have been inarguable, turns out it -- in particular, KPN Monday #39

The president is responsible for serving and protecting the country Martin Eden Monday #42

I appreciate that response -- and totally agree with it, though my post didn't make that clear. Just avoiding KPN Monday #44

Yes, clarity is important to prevent misunderstandings Martin Eden Monday #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Melon Sunday #20

Didnt her trial end in 2021? oldmanlynn Monday #29

Wasn't it an old story from Clinton/W Bush eras? Reopening that can of worms... brush Sunday #2

I can't see the harm to Hillary. Codifer Sunday #5

Areed on Hillary. I was talling about Bill Clinton's name being associated with the Epstein files. brush Monday #21

We also have Merrit Garland/Chuck Schumer, and Joe Biden, who play by the rules. mackdaddy Sunday #4

Garland would never have done it, even if they weren't sealed. lees1975 Sunday #8

smith's report on the classified info would be interesting. rampartd Monday #22

The argument the MAGAts keep making is The Mouth Sunday #6

I can see why they wouldn't be released after January 2024 nuxvomica Sunday #7

Yeah, like Obama didn't release what he knew about Russia MadameButterfly Sunday #9

lbj kept nixon's meddling quiet rampartd Monday #23

I don't think Carter knew at the time MadameButterfly Monday #25

i believe bani sadr before any repub. rampartd Monday #34

Great article MadameButterfly Monday #46

These Beltway lifers are marinated in institutional CYAness Bluetus Monday #36

Why not after the election then? MichMan Sunday #10

Because Biden is not a snivelling vindictive excuse for a human being. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sunday #12

I was referring to the DOJ, not President Biden MichMan Sunday #15

Okay, thanks. Sorry I misinterpreted it. . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sunday #19

You mean, Merrick Garland who didn't even prosecute MadameButterfly Monday #26

It's a stupid rule and a very dangerous one. Justice matters. Sunday #11

K&R UTUSN Sunday #13

Yes. Investigate Biden..... Don't stop there. Norrrm Sunday #14

Love your signature line! Poster/bumper sticker material. KPN Monday #40

I really don't give a fuck about release/not release, sealed/not sealed cadoman Sunday #17

Or maybe there were other big names on the list too Polybius Sunday #18

Good. It needs to be rocked. Scrivener7 Monday #28

Ding ding ding Hornedfrog2000 Monday #32

Well, too bad. We need to know THAT, too. calimary Monday #37

Even more reason to release them -- what have we got to lose at this point? KPN Monday #41

Someone is out there blaming Garland, I'm sure. He's the convenient scapegoat for everything. Oopsie Daisy Monday #24

He literally is Hornedfrog2000 Monday #33

Yep... like I said. Oopsie Daisy Monday #38

The Biden administration, in its political perspective, still played the game like it was the 70's. lees1975 Monday #27

It seems like the doj was complicit in covering up for tRump ecstatic Monday #30

The OP stated the files were "legally available" in Jan 2024 Martin Eden Monday #31

We look completely feckless Hornedfrog2000 Monday #35

We don't look feckless. They however, look rather degenerate. Torchlight Monday #43