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[–] forrcaho 99 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Realizing this investigation has been quietly going on for 4 years now makes me think of all the other ongoing investigations that the incoming Trump administration will kill, so they can focus on fabricating reasons to pursue their political enemies.

[–] meco03211 61 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Honestly how are politicians ok with this? The pulled out all the fucking stops to catch Luigi. That took 4 days and this one is still going on 4 fucking years later? Regardless of sides there were bombs planted at both the RNC and DNC. I don't see how both sides aren't screaming for that to be a higher priority.

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 days ago

Trump et al aren't a threat to the oligarchy or capital. Actual people rising up and doing violence against their owners is a threat to the oligarchy and capital.

It's how you know (besides dems post loss behavior) that Trump isn't anything different and nothing will massively change.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

Honestly how are politicians ok with this?

George Carlin said it best: it’s a big club, and you ain’t in it.

[–] JWBananas 4 points 2 days ago

That took 4 days

And that was with him chilling conspicuously out in public and making no attempts to lay low, after making no attempt to hide his face during the incident.