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TomSlick

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11. I have issues with the prosecutorial function being in the judicial branch.

Reply to GoodRaisin (Reply #9)

Thu May 14, 2026, 10:59 PM

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Judges and prosecutors ought not be on the same team.

I don't have a good answer other than being more careful about who we elect as President. It was entirely predictable when we elected a con man President, he would raise graft to a whole new level.

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Someone must have the guts to say "No!" [View all] kentuck Thursday OP

Who? Srkdqltr Thursday #1

It's going to take a Democratic administration courageous enough to seize Trump's assets Fiendish Thingy Thursday #2

I don't believe any court will allow this "settlement"... appmanga Thursday #3

That's not how it works. TomSlick Thursday #4

Not a legal expert, but States should have standing to bring lawsuits against a corrupt Federal GoodRaisin Thursday #6

I can't see the States or taxpayers having standing to sue or intervene in any existing suit. TomSlick Thursday #7

If that's the case then there is no way to stop him from stealing the money. He may as well GoodRaisin Thursday #9

I have issues with the prosecutorial function being in the judicial branch. TomSlick Thursday #11

President and prosecutors being on the same team can be pretty bad too. GoodRaisin Friday #13

That would be great. TomSlick Friday #14

Trump filed a lawsuit... appmanga Thursday #8

Again, that's not how it works. TomSlick Thursday #12

They will settle out of court and both drop the case. Ol Janx Spirit Thursday #5

People have been saying this for over a decade. Ace Rothstein Thursday #10