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[–] macarthur_park@lemmy.world 152 points 2 years ago (4 children)

This is so beyond indefensible that I have no words.

A failure to hold Trump accountable for his many flagrant violations of national security laws would be a complete failure of justice.

[–] Delusional@lemmy.world 54 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Anyone who has any semblance of basic thought could tell that trump was a disaster and electing him as president is one of the dumbest fucking things imaginable that you could do, and republicans went and did it. How could electing an irresponsible, stupid man-child be of any help to anyone whatsoever?

[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 20 points 2 years ago

He helped them advance their goals. The trump presidency did more for the Christian/white nationalists in four years than they accomplished in the last thirty. We (everyone not a hateful POS) will be dealing with the results of his presidency for decades. Hopefully we can prevent them from making further gains.

[–] Illuminostro@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

He cut taxes for uber rich, which is the plan for every Republican politician. The system is working as intended.

[–] reverendsteveii@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago

He made it clear that he'll let them hurt the people they want to hurt. That's what conservative politics is: a list of enemies and strategies by which they can be harmed.

[–] ChocoboRocket@lemmy.world 49 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

This is so beyond indefensible that I have no words.

A failure to hold Trump accountable for his many flagrant violations of national security laws would be just the latest example of a complete failure of justice.

[–] cultsuperstar@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

As long as the GOP have control, not a damn thing is gonna happen to Trump. But you bet your ass they're gonna do everything they can to impeach Biden for some nonsense.

[–] Magzmak@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

And an injustice to all the loyal federal servants that vigilantly keep classified documents safe and make sacrifices to do so every day.

[–] yip-bonk@kbin.social 15 points 2 years ago

is a complete failure of justice. A continued failure. And let’s not think about national security.

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 74 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And there’s more. Molly Michael told investigators that when she told Trump the FBI wanted to talk to her, he replied: "You know nothing about the boxes."

[–] Dkarma@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

Maybe a little light treason... 🤷‍♂️

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 62 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Hmm. Ngl, I'm actually a bit surprised he uses to-do-lists.

I would have assumed he just got angry until people guessed at what they want him to do.

[–] grabyourmotherskeys@lemmy.world 35 points 2 years ago (1 children)
  • diet coke
  • renew loan on that book of speeches by you know who
  • golf balls that work
  • those big hankys
[–] Stupidmanager@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)
  • bigger, bestest sharpies. The widest that true patriots use.
[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

PS, Don't forget the ketchup this time

[–] zeppo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

It’s probably something like

  • GET HAMBERDER
  • handjob
  • video pee
  • Diet Cokes
[–] yip-bonk@kbin.social 43 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sources said that after Trump heard the FBI wanted to interview Michael last year, Trump allegedly told her, "You don't know anything about the boxes."

It's unclear exactly what he meant by that.

Well that’s just some quality fuckin’ journalism there, abcnews.

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 14 points 2 years ago

Obviously didn't cover that lying to the FBI is a crime in journalism school.

[–] theodewere@kbin.social 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Trump pissed on the Presidency and the US every day, so i piss on everyone who voted for him..

i take politics personal.. i treat every one of his crimes like you committed it against me, you ignorant fucking children.. and i want payback from all of you for it.. every last goddamned one of you..

[–] aphlamingphoenix@lemm.ee 13 points 2 years ago

I really don't think this is unreasonable. Policy has effects. That's why we make it. If you support policy or vote for politicians on the grounds that they support policy that is harmful to others, you are contributing to violence. It's normal to be angry at people who commit acts of violence against you or others.

[–] hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] aphlamingphoenix@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

At least Zaphod Beeblebrox was charismatic.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (2 children)

At least it wasn't a cheeseburger wrapper.

[–] zeppo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

classified cheeseburger because I AM PRESIDENT

[–] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

chezeberder

[–] expatriado@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

the newsworthy part is that he can write

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

You know fellas, I'm starting to think Trump might not be as smart as he lets on.

[–] Redhotkurt@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

JFC, send this dumbfuck to prison already.

[–] btaf45@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And hurry it up before Convicted Sex Offender Treason Trump kicks the bucket.

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I know this will happen, likely some time in the next ten years. He's going to die of old age, and I just wonder what all of these obsessive idiots are going to do? The depressed person pulling levers in my head tells me that the redhats will try their best to put forth another figurehead, and they will fail miserably.

[–] TechyDad@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I wonder if they'll declare that Trump's not really dead - he's just gone deep undercover and will emerge victorious after slaying the Deep State. Then, they can write "Donald Trump" over every ballot because Q said that's the only way to bring Trump back.

[–] carl_dungeon@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

He’s a morally bankrupt idiot.

[–] EdibleFriend@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

At this point its just almost funny.

[–] BrudderAaron@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

All those classified documents carelessly written on by sharpie...

[–] TokenGingerGuy@lemmynsfw.com 0 points 2 years ago

😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂