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Garrett78

(10,721 posts)
2. Barr is Trump's new Bannon but in a much more powerful position.
Thu Oct 24, 2019, 09:01 PM
Oct 2019

Barr has always been a right wing ideologue. He believes executive privilege knows no bounds, he's a bigoted traditionalist, he pushed for GHWB to pardon Iran Contra perpetrators, he wants the US to incarcerate even more nonviolent offenders than we already do, and he will do anything to help undermine democratic institutions.

Baked Potato

(7,733 posts)
3. I think Barr was shoehorned in
Thu Oct 24, 2019, 09:04 PM
Oct 2019

by the old guard to minimize damage to the GOP as a whole. Other than appearing dickish, he really hasn’t done anything blatantly unAmerican like Trump has. He may be doing an elaborate tightrope act while all the Trump investigations are being done. Barr is smart and won’t be implicated in any real instances, IMO.

I think Whitaker was brought in for a quick review of where all the investigations were going and what evidence they had. Then, it was decided they needed an old hand to keep the administration from totally imploding. Barr is providing time.

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)
5. He's gone around the world actively trying to undermine the FBI and intelligence agencies by...
Thu Oct 24, 2019, 09:12 PM
Oct 2019

...promoting conspiracy theory nonsense.

See thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212601796

Baked Potato

(7,733 posts)
6. Yes, but as bad as it is, it could be so much worse.
Thu Oct 24, 2019, 09:23 PM
Oct 2019

He could be totally compromised by something Trump has over him. Or, he could be placating Trump until the big takedown. I’m just hoping for the best, I guess. This Trump disaster is the biggest criminal investigation in world history and will probably take 10 years to shake out. Sometimes bad alliances have to be made for the greater good. This may be the case. We can start getting to the bottom of it in about a year.

Baked Potato

(7,733 posts)
9. Also, I did read your OPs
Thu Oct 24, 2019, 09:40 PM
Oct 2019

And agree with your analysis of these characters. IMO, it’s all about the haves worrying about losing their grip on humanity through religion and brainwashing. They don’t want even the tiniest bit of brotherhood or peace to take hold.

Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)
8. Hey Barr, bring that motherfucking Rod Rosenstein in and have him testify for you because I
Thu Oct 24, 2019, 09:37 PM
Oct 2019

want to see that little fucker squirm and sweat

Put him on my tv

Little fucker

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