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Ocelot II

(131,110 posts)
4. You think it's OK to prosecute someone for a "crime" that doesn't exist -
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 11:56 AM
Apr 29

the exercise of their First Amendment rights - because they once did some bad thing that has nothing to do with the alleged "crime" - only because of a political vendetta against that person? Why the hell in any universe would you think that's acceptable?

He deserves it? No, he does not. Nobody deserves to be prosecuted for exercising their right to free speech. And it made me wonder - sadly - whether some of us alleged liberals are just as eager as Trump to prosecute someone for a thing that isn't a crime but is clearly protected speech just because they don't like him and think he deserves punishment even if it's for something completely unrelated. But take that headline and just change the name to, say, Adam Schiff, and the same folks would be up in arms, as they should be. It shouldn't matter who it is.

So my question to those who think Comey deserves this sham, vindictive prosecution is, WTF is wrong with you? If you became the attorney general in some future Democratic administration, would you prosecute the truly loathsome Kash Patel for writing 86-48 in sea shells because statutes of limitations have run on any crimes he did commit so you can't bust him for those? If your answer is yes, then shame on you for wiping your ass on the same Constitution Trump used for the same thing.

First they came for Jim Comey and I spoke out because I know the rest of the fucking poem.

I don't like him either for the reason you state MustLoveBeagles Apr 29 #1
Trump has set hundreds of dangerous precedents. We can, and I hope we will, reverse them when sanity returns to the Martin68 Apr 30 #36
No, it's no justice at all WheelWalker Apr 29 #2
Perhaps you have a different understanding of the meaning of the term "poetic justice" than I do. It implies a certain Martin68 Apr 30 #37
Big time right wing talking point. gab13by13 Apr 29 #3
You think it's OK to prosecute someone for a "crime" that doesn't exist - Ocelot II Apr 29 #4
More a melodic revenge and less justice Torchlight Apr 29 #5
When Trump comes for Obama, Biden, Harris... AloeVera Apr 29 #6
And he will try malaise Apr 29 #35
The charges will almost certainly be dismissed Fiendish Thingy Apr 29 #7
I am pretty disgusted seeing so many posts celebrating the prosecution of Comey Ocelot II Apr 29 #8
For some, the urge for revenge supersedes the desire to live in a democracy. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 29 #9
True, but it's disappointing to find that some of those aren't Republicans. Ocelot II Apr 29 #10
Indeed. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 29 #14
I got better FullySupportDems Apr 29 #19
Hope they all cause MW67 Apr 29 #11
I'm Not Celebrating But James Has Himself to Blame Aepps22 Apr 29 #12
No, he does not. Ocelot II Apr 29 #21
Justice is in no way involved in this situation SSJVegeta Apr 29 #13
Why stop there? EdmondDantes_ Apr 29 #15
Interesting revisionist history MorbidButterflyTat Apr 29 #29
Have you ever worked for the federal government? lapfog_1 Apr 29 #32
Its not justice of any sort. You should be able to separate the person from the corruption. FascismIsDeath Apr 29 #16
It's not objective justice but is personal justice/karma. nt UniqueUserName Apr 29 #23
Karma isn't real. And a miscarriage of justice is wrong, even if it makes YOU feel good. FascismIsDeath Apr 29 #24
This should terrify all of us Lifeafter70 Apr 29 #17
No, because they're using our condemnation to manipulate the justice system FullySupportDems Apr 29 #18
Do you also support fascism? DaBronx Apr 29 #20
Karma republianmushroom Apr 29 #22
Its not any kind of justice. milestogo Apr 29 #25
I'm not on board with that. Queso Delicioso Apr 29 #26
I agree with you. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 29 #28
Please malaise Apr 29 #27
I find that this particular issue separates those with critical thinking skills and those without. BannonsLiver Apr 29 #30
Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. dem4decades Apr 29 #31
Silly H2O Man Apr 29 #33
bzzzt wrong answer. Thanks for playing. lapfog_1 Apr 29 #34
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