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So, not referencing a bit of surgery, a husband's knot or husband's stitch.

The response is so perfect for those supporting deportation that one might suspect this was a set up, an actor. Myself, I don't think so,but I bet there will be conspiracy theories on this soon enough.

Talk about old school.

Sounds like the sort of person who ought to be pardoned. A person with contrition. a person who has candidly looked squarely at her own behavior. A person, would estimate, is extremely unlike to get induced again to unwise and illegal action. Go granny, go granny, go granny go! The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) - YouTube Music

I would agree that he abused the intended purpose of the pardon power by giving blanket pardons to a wide class of folks who can be considered his supporters without looking into the individual merits of the matters. (I note that the founders made the power absolute so abuse was built in. Those with integrity should ignore the temptation, but as we ahve seen integrity is in short supply, and going back decades upon decades.) I agree that he cannot negate the settled meaning of the 14th amendment by fiat. It disturbs me that he is contemplating recess appointments just because the democrats are delaying votes to get his goat. I mean, after all, the republicans pulled the same dumb stunt themselves seeking a bit of camera time to spread their own propoganda four short years ago. I suspect or expect that as this lame duck gets frustrated with the pace of anything he will take libertiesd with the constitution as I understand it. I do not rust nor respect this venal little narcissist in the least.

You should read the article you cited instead of just rushing to look for an article with a title that at first blush can be misinterpreted to suport your unsupportable position. The article actually makes the case that pre-emptive pardons such as Biden gave his family and the J6 Committee, pardons which obstruct justice which impede investigations, may be an impeachable offense. The article does not make the case that pardoning the really guilty, after the fact of investigation or charging, and certainly not after trial is in any way an improper use of the power.

As I thought. So much for your oft repreated refrain that you are here for discussion and are open minded. Your stance here is about as didactic as any I have seen.

Sadly, like you, I suspect partisanship might rule the day. I would hope that integrity would trump blind partisanship, but events of the last two decades, and the last 8 years or so in particular give me doubts. He, in theory, cannot order the DOJ as to how to do their job. He, can, however, dismiss his appointees there if they disappoint him which is fairly strong negative control. As for what Prosecutor would risk life or career, who can say, but there are always a few, some out of integrity, and some out of desire for the limelight.

Much as I find Schumer to be beyond odious, I would have to say Trump would need to be indicted. Also, I believe it to be a violation of Senate and House rules and protocol for the President to appear without invitation so in addition to being murder, by god, it would be bad form. And like Woodrow F. Call I hate rude behavior in a man. https://youtu.be/wLAY15lB4I4

Go on.... Explain how exercising the pardon power is an impeachable offense and an act of treason. Feel free to cite caselaw. I look forward to considering the merits of your position.

I doubt he would either.

So, you are one of the considerate ones?

Tom Holman is going to have to step it up. 308 arrest in a day only amounts to 112,000 a year. That is a drop in the bucket.

I thought he would go with you are a rubber filled with goo.

Well, Time to retrain some Tunnel Rats and combine them with SeaBees to blow those things after the Rats sweep them.

What Reagan did was establish the principle that though we claim we are a nation of laws we are really cowards whenever it is morally expedient to ignore the law. We are reaping the harvest of that now and have been ever since we did not have the grit to stand by our professed beliefs. Any benefits to be had from immigration or guests workers can and should be ahd from legal immigration and guest worker policies.

Seems a reasonable price to pay. Also, if turning over Hunter to Hamas could speed things up there that too might be good. The thing is, a quick google search does noty confirm your post.

Suddenly I have an urge to watch The Great Escape.

Sounds like what Reagan did. At the time i predicted, accurately, that it would not be a one-time grant of amnesty, as was absolutley promised. I predicted it would be a precedent. that time and again we would not be vigiklent,and taht each time folks would say, well lets grant them amnesty and start over, but this time wee really mean we will enforce our borders. So long as we are lenient folks will push the boundaries, violate the law, and then seek allies, like you, to become their apologists.

Perhaps they need him to perfect their Space Lazer.

Two years, four months, in my opinion.

I think of violence like Jello, and as their marketing saying goes, There's always room for Jello.

Well if it gets wet the only thing to do is to add baking soda and heat. (Assuming it got wet with water)

Certainly there will be greater biodiversity.