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Related: About this forumGlenn Kirschner: With Jack Smith Dismissing Trump's Cases, What of the American Mantra, "No One Is Above The Law"?
Glenn Kirschner
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With Jack Smith Dismissing Trump's Federal Criminal Cases, What of the American Mantra, "No One Is Above The Law"?
December 1, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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With Jack Smith Dismissing Trump's Federal Criminal Cases, What of the American Mantra, "No One Is Above The Law"?
Dec 1, 2024
As a 30-year federal prosecutor - a rule-of-law guy - I asked myself the question, whether the often heard refrain that "no one is above the law" still rings true in today's America.
I sat down, put pen to paper, and here is my take on that question.
December 1, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Glenn Kirschner: With Jack Smith Dismissing Trump's Cases, What of the American Mantra, "No One Is Above The Law"? (Original Post)
Dennis Donovan
Dec 1
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Irish_Dem
(58,803 posts)1. The rule of law was a fantasy, a fairy story we were told and believed.
We have been finally made to see reality in neon lights.
Evolve Dammit
(18,955 posts)2. I bet only 30-40 % even noticed?
Irish_Dem
(58,803 posts)3. And many noticed and love it.
The law is supposed to protect the GOP and Magas.
And used to control and punish everyone else.
Evolve Dammit
(18,955 posts)4. Talk about "weaponized DOJ." We're about to see it.
Irish_Dem
(58,803 posts)5. Yes Trump always accuses others of the crimes he has and will commit.
Evolve Dammit
(18,955 posts)7. Indeed.
Irish_Dem
(58,803 posts)8. Instead of studying political science, people should be studying abnormal psychology.
That will give more insight into Trump's behavior.
Picaro
(1,834 posts)6. Always been bullshit
No one can do an even cursory read through of American history and believe that no one is above the law.
If youre not wealthy you cant afford justice.
Always been like that. It always will be.
burrowowl
(18,049 posts)9. The rich and powerful rarely very rarely get their due,
it would be wonderful it dump got his.