Barr’s ego won’t allow him to confess to his own governmental crimes and bending over backwards for Benedict Arnold Trump’s demands to use the DOJ as a weapon against his political enemies.
Barr’s biggest sin is his promotion of the “unitary executive;” AKA the imperial presidency. Wanting to ascribe to the President powers that the Constitution does not give the office.
For the second time Barr is trying to save his reputation, such as it is, for posterity.
“Barr was known as a strong defender of presidential power. He wrote an advisory opinion justifying the U.S. invasion of Panama and arrest of Manuel Noriega. He wrote legal justifications for the practice of rendition, so that the FBI could enter onto foreign soil without the consent of the host government to apprehend fugitives wanted by the United States government for terrorism or drug-trafficking. Barr declined a congressional request for the full 1989 opinion, but instead provided a document that “summarizes the principal conclusions”. Congress subpoenaed the opinion, and its public release after Barr’s departure from the Justice Department showed he had omitted significant findings in the opinion from his summary document. [So he had practice before ’summarizing The Mueller Report…]
On December 24, 1992, during his final month in office, Bush, on the advice of Barr, pardoned Weinberger, along with five other administration officials who had been found guilty on charges relating to the Iran–Contra affair. Barr was consulted extensively regarding the pardons, and especially advocated for pardoning Weinberger." – Wikipedia [includes ‘References’]
All that Barr’s stories now show is that he has no loyalty, and is a turn-coat to save his own self. The damage to this Great Nation that he enabled tRump to do, the cover-up, the censoring of Mueller’s report from the American people are not forgiven, nor should be. There should be prosecution against Barr. Barr violated the trust of his office and his oath. Mueller was supposed to have been one of Barr’s best friends. I hope that friendship is ended never to be healed. Barr should die a lonely, rejected and broken man.
Kevin McCarthy lets it slip he thinks Trump is going to jail
Speaking briefly to reporters on Tuesday to complain about Hunter Biden not being sent to prison for two misdemeanor tax charges, Speaker Kevin McCarthy let it slip he believes former President Donald Trump will be sent to jail. Trump was arraigned last week on charges relating to his keeping classified government documents.
Columbia updated. There was a lot to be said for the classic personification. But, then, we like to think we are in different times. It has never been otherwise in many ways.
Flashaaway about 1 year ago
You had you chance Barr and you corrupted it. The evidence was there right under your nose and in your ear.
fairportfan about 1 year ago
Sometimes the frog is a prince
Sometimes it’s just a frog with a fetish
But you have to kiss it to find out
Radish the wordsmith about 1 year ago
Barr’s ego won’t allow him to confess to his own governmental crimes and bending over backwards for Benedict Arnold Trump’s demands to use the DOJ as a weapon against his political enemies.
GOGOPOWERANGERS about 1 year ago
Thats why he a real toady
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 1 year ago
You captured his appearance so well.
DangerMan about 1 year ago
Barr’s biggest sin is his promotion of the “unitary executive;” AKA the imperial presidency. Wanting to ascribe to the President powers that the Constitution does not give the office.
The Nodding Head about 1 year ago
Perfect!
mourdac Premium Member about 1 year ago
Nothing at all to do with Barr writing a book and trying to clean up a very tarnished reputation for the history books.
librarylady59 about 1 year ago
For the second time Barr is trying to save his reputation, such as it is, for posterity.
“Barr was known as a strong defender of presidential power. He wrote an advisory opinion justifying the U.S. invasion of Panama and arrest of Manuel Noriega. He wrote legal justifications for the practice of rendition, so that the FBI could enter onto foreign soil without the consent of the host government to apprehend fugitives wanted by the United States government for terrorism or drug-trafficking. Barr declined a congressional request for the full 1989 opinion, but instead provided a document that “summarizes the principal conclusions”. Congress subpoenaed the opinion, and its public release after Barr’s departure from the Justice Department showed he had omitted significant findings in the opinion from his summary document. [So he had practice before ’summarizing The Mueller Report…]
On December 24, 1992, during his final month in office, Bush, on the advice of Barr, pardoned Weinberger, along with five other administration officials who had been found guilty on charges relating to the Iran–Contra affair. Barr was consulted extensively regarding the pardons, and especially advocated for pardoning Weinberger." – Wikipedia [includes ‘References’]
Steverino Premium Member about 1 year ago
I toad you so.
babka Premium Member about 1 year ago
Siri, what does “too little & too late” mean?
198.23.5.11 about 1 year ago
Any Trumpers or ex-Trumpers volunteer to take a lie detector test yet?
piper_gilbert about 1 year ago
You’re a little late in saving your legacy, Bill. You will always be known as Trump’s “Fixer” after his other Fixer went to jail.
ncorgbl about 1 year ago
All that Barr’s stories now show is that he has no loyalty, and is a turn-coat to save his own self. The damage to this Great Nation that he enabled tRump to do, the cover-up, the censoring of Mueller’s report from the American people are not forgiven, nor should be. There should be prosecution against Barr. Barr violated the trust of his office and his oath. Mueller was supposed to have been one of Barr’s best friends. I hope that friendship is ended never to be healed. Barr should die a lonely, rejected and broken man.
Radish the wordsmith about 1 year ago
Kevin McCarthy lets it slip he thinks Trump is going to jail
Speaking briefly to reporters on Tuesday to complain about Hunter Biden not being sent to prison for two misdemeanor tax charges, Speaker Kevin McCarthy let it slip he believes former President Donald Trump will be sent to jail. Trump was arraigned last week on charges relating to his keeping classified government documents.
Curiosity Premium Member about 1 year ago
To late. In some ways better late than never, but too late to redeem yourself.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Bill Barr pretends to be sanctimonious….key word pretends!
goboboyd about 1 year ago
Columbia updated. There was a lot to be said for the classic personification. But, then, we like to think we are in different times. It has never been otherwise in many ways.
rossevrymn about 1 year ago
Barr reflects the reactionary values of far too many Roman Catholics, who no longer pay attention to the voice of the Holy Spirit.