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sheshe2

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79. He is an amazing man, Cha.

Sat Aug 13, 2022, 11:22 PM

Aug 2022

https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2016/04/18/ap810755597019_custom-278b3ec872b448ce2da05814a0849599e8da76da-s1600-c85.webp

For some reason I can't post the image of a very young Merrick Garland. This was from the McVeigh trial.

Take a look at the link.

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It must be said about Merrick Garland [View all] jmowreader Aug 2022 OP

KnR Hekate Aug 2022 #1

I admit I must eat crow when it comes to AG Garland. Duncanpup Aug 2022 #2

Takes a big person to admit they were wrong. RussBLib Aug 2022 #7

Thanks wryter2000 Aug 2022 #11

We were all getting DENVERPOPS Aug 2022 #24

No not all of us. I never wavered in my support of Garland. LakeArenal Aug 2022 #45

I hope that DENVERPOPS Aug 2022 #66

I feel the timing may have been perfect with regard to the mid terms. LakeArenal Aug 2022 #67

I can't judge Mueller because Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #72

Guilty as charged here, too. calimary Aug 2022 #28

Lots of us are right with you Ruby the Liberal Aug 2022 #34

I like him pwb Aug 2022 #3

I have been impatient like many RussBLib Aug 2022 #4

Mary Trump called him a ninja. Ocelot II Aug 2022 #5

A gunslinger. murielm99 Aug 2022 #27

I wasn't one of them, I figured if Watergate was 2-3 years, THIS uh... patience required! Brainfodder Aug 2022 #6

"When you strike at a king, you must kll him" -- Ralph Waldo Emerson brooklynite Aug 2022 #13

This is very true Dorian Gray Aug 2022 #54

Same here. I never wavered because as you said look at how long Watergate took. LenaBaby61 Aug 2022 #23

...gelatinous hog.... Sogo Aug 2022 #46

That's a beaut! calimary Aug 2022 #47

Yep, been saying the same thing. Stuff like this doesn't leak from the DOJ. Bleacher Creature Aug 2022 #8

Eating crow will taste great as soon as the slob is in custody & ALL ruskie assets removed from ourg SheltieLover Aug 2022 #9

I think it's safe to say, this ain't no Fitzmas... Blue Owl Aug 2022 #10

Nope...it's more like Thanksgiving eve... Trueblue Texan Aug 2022 #58

Exactly. ancianita Aug 2022 #12

This may actually be worse than what we actually know today. gordianot Aug 2022 #14

Yep. This is just what we know NOW. calimary Aug 2022 #48

Now they get to find out whose fingerprints are on the documents. gordianot Aug 2022 #52

I have always believed that justice would be done, but I admit to a lot of impatience. panader0 Aug 2022 #15

.... CatWoman Aug 2022 #16

Good one!!! (I miss Looney Toons) n/t iluvtennis Aug 2022 #20

Our patience is being rewarded... Wounded Bear Aug 2022 #17

Attorney General Merrick Garland is a badass!!! n/t iluvtennis Aug 2022 #18

I never doubted Garland for a few reasons. wnylib Aug 2022 #19

Amen Joinfortmill Aug 2022 #33

Garland is known for running a tight show with no leaks LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #73

I like Garland but the jury is out until we see prosecution grantcart Aug 2022 #21

Was someone arrested? former9thward Aug 2022 #22

again, you sound.....so disappointed Skittles Aug 2022 #38

You sound so defensive. former9thward Aug 2022 #39

I am not defensive at ALL Skittles Aug 2022 #40

I am very much enjoying it as well! ZZenith Aug 2022 #50

I think there are a few here on DU, too Skittles Aug 2022 #69

They are seemingly unaware ZZenith Aug 2022 #70

+ JI7 Aug 2022 #53

Seems Garland and Biden are both virtually airtight. . . DinahMoeHum Aug 2022 #25

Garland prosecuted the Unabomber and Timothy Mcveigh with no leaks LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #74

I will eat the whole crow kacekwl Aug 2022 #26

+1000. (nt) Paladin Aug 2022 #65

Damn Garland, your are going down in history RANDYWILDMAN Aug 2022 #29

It would be dereliction of duty had DOJ not acted, gab13by13 Aug 2022 #30

I wasn't down on Garland Jarqui Aug 2022 #31

Yup. Never doubted Joe Biden or Merrick Garland. Joinfortmill Aug 2022 #32

Yep. Honorable men. calimary Aug 2022 #59

I beg to differ. Mr. Evil Aug 2022 #35

I was wrong as well edhopper Aug 2022 #36

While the RTumpster may appear to be a dolt technically... ultralite001 Aug 2022 #37

He did a good job of shutting down the naysayers too lunatica Aug 2022 #41

I was one of those people who thought that. nycbos Aug 2022 #42

I couldn't help being impatient (I still am), but I never thought he was wrong for the job. soldierant Aug 2022 #43

Hopefully Mitch McConnell is having trouble sleeping at night lees1975 Aug 2022 #44

K&R betsuni Aug 2022 #49

Mahalo.. I'm grateful that Cha Aug 2022 #51

He is an amazing man, Cha. sheshe2 Aug 2022 #79

Oh Thank You for that Picture of a Young Cha Aug 2022 #80

One amazing man sheshe2 Aug 2022 #81

He will be remembered to history as among the greatest and most significant AG's bucolic_frolic Aug 2022 #55

I was/am concerned about the amount of time passing 867-5309. Aug 2022 #56

Sounds serious. Torchlight Aug 2022 #63

Still too early for crow. The man and his henchmen are still walking free. Hotler Aug 2022 #57

I never suspected Saoirse9 Aug 2022 #60

If this whole thing turns out to have been a sting operation, I'll agree with you. Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #61

I have always had faith in Garland. sheshe2 Aug 2022 #71

I have had faith in Garland also LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #75

Thanks, LMPV. sheshe2 Aug 2022 #77

Mahalo, she.. AG Garland's History Cha Aug 2022 #78

I don't think we are talking about the same thing. I am saying I hope the Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #82

I am so relieved that I was so wrong about him housecat Aug 2022 #62

I sincerely hope he can replicate those feats. lastlib Aug 2022 #64

When the needle goes in, don't be TOO gentle, OK? Brainfodder Aug 2022 #68

I have had faith in both President Joe Biden and AG Garland LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #76