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[–] 203 points 2 years ago (65 children)

The fact that he's free speaks volumes about our failure "justice" system.

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  • [–] 98 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Free is one thing. Fuckin duder is campaigning. Like what the actual fuck...

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  • [–] 19 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    He doesn’t deserve the title of Duder, and the title of Duder doesn’t deserve such a stain.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (57 children)

    Yes, and if he was locked up without due process, it would say something else.

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  • [–] 30 points 2 years ago (23 children)

    They lock people up without due process awaiting trial all the time though right?

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago* (6 children)

    Depends, there's certainly a good argument to be made that the bail system is flawed, etc. But trump was arraigned and is out on bail.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    Yes you're right, I forgot about the bail part. And the bail system certainly is flawed. Generally aren't you not allowed to leave your state if you're out on bail?

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago* (4 children)

    It depends on the state and the bail conditions, which can be modified. Restrictions are based on priors, flight risk, violent tendency, etc.

    That's why the gag orders make the news. To your point, folks would be knocked for shit like that.

    This line is being crossed on purpose. He can get his propaganda out, and if he actually gets tagged, that's even better propaganda.

    Which sucks. But, I imagine the decision-making by the courts is based on avoiding creating a political prisoner out of him. So, we deal with a flawed system, increase fines, and wait for the process to unfold.

    "May we live in interesting times" and all that.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Yes I think I have to agree that (I hope) there is a long game going on where they are minimizing the chance of asking for appeal, a slam dunk case. And of course his base would love nothing more than to have him in prison, as theb he becomes a martyr. For what's its worth id rather live in boring times!

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    If there's one lesson I've learned in my 48 years, it's that boring moments are underrated and moments are overrated. Everyone says they are bored and want some excitement, but excitement doesn't mean good things. More often than not, it is something bad. I'd rather have a boring day than an exciting one.

    I still hope that one day politics will be boring again. No "if the Republican gets into office democracy might fail." No "Trump is calling for the arrest of anyone who spoke up against him." Just "the two major party candidates have differing opinions but both would lead this country competently." Make Politics Boring Again!

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    The wheels of justice grind very slowly. The bigger the case, the longer it takes to build.

    But yes, I'm getting impatient. There should be consequences for trying to overthrow the government.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    Yes, fair. I want an air tight case, and that takes time. It's frustrating. But a flimsy case would be worse. Putting him directly into jail would be worse and set a terrible precedent. People seem eager to fall head first into his narrative.

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