The dismal Dems will rationalize non-prosecution of Trump, Bannon, Eastman, Meadows, Flynn, Giuliani, Brooks, and Perry et al with the claim that following the letter of the law on the painfully obvious charges against these fascist pigs – incitement to riot, interference with an official proceeding, sedition, etc. – would put the country at the risk of civil unrest. In reality, however, not putting these revanchist reptiles behind bars guarantees more and harsher political violence, possibly even civil war. It will be a green light for white nationalists to wreak yet more havoc going forward. It’s nice to expose terrible crimes after they occur, but it’s better to act to stop those crimes before and during commission, when you have the power to do so. It’s essential to seriously punish the crimes after the fact. More
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