Former President Donald J. Trump
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Re: President Donald J. Trump
How are Presidential Pardons even a thing?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
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NO MORE SLEEPS.
Fuck off you odious, despicable monster and take that fake plastic bitch with you. Your hideous entitled family, too.
Looking forward to criminal actions after today.
Off you go now.
Fuck off you odious, despicable monster and take that fake plastic bitch with you. Your hideous entitled family, too.
Looking forward to criminal actions after today.
Off you go now.
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The Prof wrote:How are Presidential Pardons even a thing?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
It is a bonkers situation. A political farce that seriously needs addressing.
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The Prof wrote:How are Presidential Pardons even a thing?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
If they have committed federal crimes and the President chooses to pardon them, then ... sort of.
Convicted serial killers are typically prosecuted as state crimes, so it’s up to the governor of the state to pardon them if they are to have any hope. This power is very occasionally used to commute death sentences, but not for serial killers.
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take5_d_shorterer wrote:If John Bonham simply didn't listen to enough Tommy Johnson or Blind Willie Mctell, that's his doing.
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The Prof wrote:How are Presidential Pardons even a thing?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
This goes back to the point about acting in good faith. It shouldn't be used in the way you describe (though it is, Clinton's pardon Marc Rich being a classic example), but rather to highlight areas for criminal law reform. Someone might commit a technical crime, but in the public interest. They get convicted, pardoned, and meanwhile the law is analysed and hopefully revised. A decent example recently would be Chelsea Manning, who undoubtedly committed a crime, but was probably acting in the public interest - pardoned by Obama. I understand a number of Trump's pardons fall into this category.
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Positive Passion wrote:The Prof wrote:How are Presidential Pardons even a thing?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
This goes back to the point about acting in good faith. It shouldn't be used in the way you describe (though it is, Clinton's pardon Marc Rich being a classic example), but rather to highlight areas for criminal law reform. Someone might commit a technical crime, but in the public interest. They get convicted, pardoned, and meanwhile the law is analysed and hopefully revised. A decent example recently would be Chelsea Manning, who undoubtedly committed a crime, but was probably acting in the public interest - pardoned by Obama. I understand a number of Trump's pardons fall into this category.
Yeah Steve Bannon.
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CNN’s coverage is absolutely hammering Trump as they await his departure.
And rightfully so.
And rightfully so.
take5_d_shorterer wrote:If John Bonham simply didn't listen to enough Tommy Johnson or Blind Willie Mctell, that's his doing.
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LATERS
You come at the Queen, you best not miss.
Dr Markus wrote:
Someone in your line of work usually as their own man cave aka the shed we're they can potter around fixing stuff or something don't they?
Flower wrote:I just did a google search.
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Positive Passion wrote:The Prof wrote:How are Presidential Pardons even a thing?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
This goes back to the point about acting in good faith. It shouldn't be used in the way you describe (though it is, Clinton's pardon Marc Rich being a classic example), but rather to highlight areas for criminal law reform. Someone might commit a technical crime, but in the public interest. They get convicted, pardoned, and meanwhile the law is analysed and hopefully revised. A decent example recently would be Chelsea Manning, who undoubtedly committed a crime, but was probably acting in the public interest - pardoned by Obama. I understand a number of Trump's pardons fall into this category.
Also useful to correct injustices the law allows. One example would be the disproportionate sentencing for crack offenses in the 80s and 90s. Another would be legal problems with the conviction that have no remedy at law. Also, instead of rushing to execute the people hanging around on the federal death row, the President could have opted to commute those sentences as an act of mercy.
take5_d_shorterer wrote:If John Bonham simply didn't listen to enough Tommy Johnson or Blind Willie Mctell, that's his doing.
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Dr. Baron wrote:CNN’s coverage is absolutely hammering Trump as they await his departure.
And rightfully so.
They were laughing as Air Force One lifted off to the sounds of "My Way."
Of course, Trump can't bear to leave Washington on a chopper that wasn't "Marine 1" and plane that wasn't "Air Force One," so he had to slink off early.
take5_d_shorterer wrote:If John Bonham simply didn't listen to enough Tommy Johnson or Blind Willie Mctell, that's his doing.
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Do you think Biden's glad he didn't turn up? He would have made it all about himself, wouldn't he. Turning up late for the ride to wherever it is it happens; that sort of thing.
Apparently, many thousands of people were following posts on The Telegram social media platform, purportedly from John Hyten, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, claiming that Trump was about to declare martial law.
I wonder if they're still waiting for it to happen...
Apparently, many thousands of people were following posts on The Telegram social media platform, purportedly from John Hyten, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, claiming that Trump was about to declare martial law.
I wonder if they're still waiting for it to happen...
Bugger off.
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Diamond Dog wrote:Positive Passion wrote:The Prof wrote:How are Presidential Pardons even a thing?
Any criminal, fraudster, thief can get away with anything?
Does this even extend to serial killers?
This goes back to the point about acting in good faith. It shouldn't be used in the way you describe (though it is, Clinton's pardon Marc Rich being a classic example), but rather to highlight areas for criminal law reform. Someone might commit a technical crime, but in the public interest. They get convicted, pardoned, and meanwhile the law is analysed and hopefully revised. A decent example recently would be Chelsea Manning, who undoubtedly committed a crime, but was probably acting in the public interest - pardoned by Obama. I understand a number of Trump's pardons fall into this category.
Yeah Steve Bannon.
Well....maybe not him
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Rorschach wrote:Apparently, many thousands of people were following posts on The Telegram social media platform, purportedly from John Hyten, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, claiming that Trump was about to declare martial law.
I wonder if they're still waiting for it to happen...
He would probably try to do it in the Michael Scott Style.
take5_d_shorterer wrote:If John Bonham simply didn't listen to enough Tommy Johnson or Blind Willie Mctell, that's his doing.
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Welp, that's a wrap. Someone must've convinced Trump not to issue pardons to (any more) political figures (Ken Paxton would've been a likely candidate, for instance) or participants in the failed coup. He also didn't try to exempt his family or himself. Probably all smart moves, as it could have instigated prosecutions that the Biden Administration doesn't really want to pursue.
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take5_d_shorterer wrote:If John Bonham simply didn't listen to enough Tommy Johnson or Blind Willie Mctell, that's his doing.
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Bugger off.
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That is fabulous.
And I really enjoyed Jonathan Pie's final farewell too!
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I have to say, the dress Melania changed into on the plane was FANTASTIC.
You come at the Queen, you best not miss.
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Someone in your line of work usually as their own man cave aka the shed we're they can potter around fixing stuff or something don't they?
Flower wrote:I just did a google search.