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To: ajtj99 who wrote (14666)	1/8/2021 11:16:54 AM
From: Lou Weed	1 Recommendation Recommended By The Ox Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 96539

2 big bong hits and I'll be fine ;-)

To: ajtj99 who wrote (14666)	1/8/2021 11:36:31 AM
From: The Ox	1 Recommendation Recommended By Lou Weed Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 96539

I would think your scenario will play out, ajtj. It's hard to wrap your head around letting this man stay in office and allowing him to cast a wide net of pardons to all the people around him. Obviously, if he stays in the office, there's not much anyone can do to prevent this, which would seem to be just another crime he will be allowed to commit. One of my closest friends, a staunch Republican, has always espoused the view that if you don't like the law, work to change it. On the surface, that makes nothing but good sense. Underneath that surface, you realize that's much easier said than done. I find many of the debates of pardon powers, that I've read in the past, fascinating and thought provoking. How do you balance giving someone the ultimate power and trust that it will not be abused on a large scale? Looking at many of the pardons in the past, where outrage was voiced by many, seem to pale to what is expected by this president. The fact that he stated during the social justice protests, that's when we begin shooting and then juxtapose that with sending the capital "invaders" home with love and kisses, is about as racist a response as I'd ever expect to come from the White House.

To: ajtj99 who wrote (14666)	1/8/2021 12:02:33 PM
From: Qone0	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 96539

>>2. Impeachment - This is just talk. You could maybe impeach Trump, but I doubt the hearings could happen that fast. Even if he was impeached, you need a 2/3rds majority in the Senate to convict and remove. Not happening.<< There is a little detail in the pardon power. Presidential pardon has only one exception "Crimes related to impeachment" Senate vote to remove him from office becomes irrelevant when only a few days left. If Trump pardons himself or Pence pardons him it will not protect him if he is impeached again. I'm sure Nancy is aware of this. The plot thickens.