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31. What pressure point could make Bukele's life miserable?

Wed Apr 16, 2025, 06:09 PM

Apr 16

A group of Democratic Senators and Congressmen should go before the cameras and tell Mr. Bukele in no uncertain terms he will pay for his crimes against humanity. Let him know when Democrats come back to power - and they will be back in power at some point - punishing Bukele, and all those involved with CECOT in El Salvador, will be their number one priority. Call it a threat, call it a promise, but make sure Bukele understands he's not going to escape justice for his many crimes.

Republicans do all kinds of shit with impunity, knowing full well Democrats never respond in kind when they're back in power. Democrats always take the high road. That has to change. Next time it has to be different. Democrats have to stop fucking around. Retribution and punishment are the only things these thugs understand.

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US senator says El Salvador denied request to meet Kilmar Abrego Garca [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 16 OP

Makes me wonder if Garcia is still alive rurallib Apr 16 #1

I have had the same thoughts. I hate to even admit it Deuxcents Apr 16 #3

trump is a mob boss - mob bosses get rid of evidence, blame it on others rurallib Apr 16 #7

This is sounding like a coverup Mr.Bee Apr 16 #19

The family is asking for proof of life. This looks worse by the day. Eugene Apr 16 #6

That was my first thought. Nt avebury Apr 16 #8

"El Salvador denies senator visit with mistakenly deported man: Van Hollen" Botany Apr 16 #10

That link goes to a page that says "We can't find the page you're looking for." - EDIT ShazzieB Apr 16 #12

Try LiberalArkie Apr 16 #13

"The markodochartaigh Apr 16 #25

Navalny comes to mind. Sneederbunk Apr 16 #20

What does it mean to YOU that Bondi said... dchill Apr 16 #32

there's a reason NJCher Apr 16 #41

Sigh... that's what I'm afraid of. calimary Apr 17 #52

At this point, I'd be surprised if he is. Karasu Apr 16 #34

Silenced WmChris Apr 16 #37

Mrs. Garcia homegirl Apr 16 #38

I agree she should use the judicial system somehow rurallib Apr 16 #39

El Salvador is doing whatever trump wants BOSSHOG Apr 16 #2

Yep, 6 million for the immigrants, and bluestarone Apr 16 #21

Ironic choice of numbers there.... The Madcap Apr 16 #35

'Zactly right! Chump was on the phone with Bukele, advising how to answer any pushy Dems FakeNoose Apr 16 #33

Two tough guys telling one and all BOSSHOG Apr 16 #36

Non zero chance that he's dead Prairie Gates Apr 16 #4

Agency. We are paying for this detention. /nt bucolic_frolic Apr 16 #5

Roxane Gay: Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia alive? Getting distinct impression he's either dead or disfigured. Dennis Donovan Apr 16 #9

That has been my fear all along, they don't want Americans to either see or hear from him - assuming he's still alive Rhiannon12866 Apr 16 #48

Me as well. Dennis Donovan Apr 17 #56

I've never been so grateful to be wrong. Rhiannon12866 Apr 18 #58

Me too. I was nearly certain of a different outcome! Dennis Donovan Apr 18 #59

Same here! I was afraid that they refused to make an effort because he was already gone and they knew it Rhiannon12866 Apr 18 #60

Republicans trafficking people. Isn't this one of the things Republicans say they oppose? travelingthrulife Apr 17 #55

Sen Van Hollen He was kidnapped under the guise of "policy" and thrown into a foreign prison in violation of a federal c riversedge Apr 16 #11

Dumb question that I honestly do not know the answer to because I've never had to ask it before. hamsterjill Apr 16 #14

Over 80% of elected Republicans are keeping him in power. Festivito Apr 16 #16

"what can be done? " BumRushDaShow Apr 16 #22

I fear that, while El Salvador might love the money, there is likely no Mr. Garcia there. BComplex Apr 16 #23

I may be wrong BumRushDaShow Apr 16 #29

I hope you're right about him being alive. And I hope they will eventually get him back to the US. BComplex Apr 17 #54

I think the key to this is NJCher Apr 16 #27

What pressure point could make Bukele's life miserable? sop Apr 16 #31

I'm ready for some fucking retribution! FirstLight Apr 16 #44

Schumer Falcon101 Apr 16 #45

There is the Red Cross and Amnesty International. markodochartaigh Apr 16 #28

if nothing else NJCher Apr 16 #42

I think that's a great idea. hamsterjill Apr 16 #46

How much taxpayer dollars are we paying to imprison people in El Salvador? And is Garcia even there? ffr Apr 16 #15

Van Hollen said $15Million in the interview. HeartsCanHope Apr 16 #24

KAFKA-esque. elleng Apr 16 #17

Wishful thinking, but eventually these magas will be out on their butts... C Moon Apr 16 #18

it's not wishful thinking NJCher Apr 16 #43

Trump paid Nayib Bukele millions to take them off his hands..... JohnnyRingo Apr 16 #26

He's dead i think. Figarosmom Apr 16 #30

Not in the least surprised...very disappointing, but not surprised. PortTack Apr 16 #40

It's impossible to speak to a dead person and that poor man is dead. HappyLarge Apr 16 #47

Did Bukele Demand Trump Deport Abrego Garcia To His Custody? DallasNE Apr 16 #49

How is this not Nazism? William Gustafson Apr 16 #50

What is the saying.. Lokee11 Apr 17 #53

And he reported in on Rachel Maddow tonight: Rhiannon12866 Apr 17 #51

Yes, AP News is posting photos & story (Friday morning) FakeNoose Apr 18 #61

Wow! if true, i'm so happy!! bluestarone Apr 18 #62

Is the guy still alive? Martin68 Apr 17 #57