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80. Should Have Pardoned Thousands of People...

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 11:12 AM

Jan 2025

Including all Democrats who are mayors of major cities, the entire Jan 6 Committee, all Democrats in congress, and the list goes on and on. We may have seen the last real election in 2024. Trump declares martial law, doesn't leave office or appoints his son or other cronies as president.

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Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in an effort to guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 OP

Good... Mike Nelson Jan 2025 #1

We're in it now. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #20

In all honesty DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #120

Unfortunately, he didn't pardon Leonard Peltier. 3Hotdogs Jan 2025 #2

He commuted Peltier's life sentence. ananda Jan 2025 #105

Yes. Posted on DU, about an hour after my post. 3Hotdogs Jan 2025 #126

This message was self-deleted by its author C0RI0LANUS Jan 2025 #3

Good! whathehell Jan 2025 #4

I was hoping he would do these pardons. FloridaBlues Jan 2025 #5

Post removed Post removed Jan 2025 #6

Read the statement from President Biden. Katinfl Jan 2025 #7

If there's no even hint that there was a crime committed, then what are they being pardoned for? Seeking Serenity Jan 2025 #10

It's not "new" ground. Nixon was given a preemptive pardon for the "good of the country". Lochloosa Jan 2025 #17

And Nixon lead to the 1973 OLC presidential immunity memo... CaptainTruth Jan 2025 #95

Because the incoming regime has made it clear they will manufacture criminal charges against these people. tanyev Jan 2025 #27

Pardoning people who are under threat of legal action even though they have done nothing wrong... thesquanderer Jan 2025 #56

IN THIS ENVIRONMENT the answer is yes Raven123 Jan 2025 #62

Yes you do when you have a sociopath who has threatened revenge against those he views as "enemies". JohnSJ Jan 2025 #71

Those are BS questions, and you should delete them. Try reading the article to get your answer. Lochloosa Jan 2025 #9

I did. And i won't because the questions are still relevant, that statement notwithstanding Seeking Serenity Jan 2025 #13

Read it how you want then. I'm done. Lochloosa Jan 2025 #16

Thank-you. JohnSJ Jan 2025 #72

Since the "modern" media has decided to allow the re-writing of government functioning BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 #11

Ok. Wheee. Let's chuck all the toys out and enter that brave new world. Seeking Serenity Jan 2025 #15

Not necessarily BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 #30

Ok, let's do that. sop Jan 2025 #57

"Us"? You're part of the Biden administration, then? muriel_volestrangler Jan 2025 #74

No. He's saving them. Walk in their shoes for a moment Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #21

no, its necessary because of the sick fuck coming in to persecute them/rewrite history. Blues Heron Jan 2025 #32

"So...." Usually means bullshit is to follow Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2025 #33

but try RegexReader Jan 2025 #117

Critical thinking skills will be necessary to comprehend this decision. FarPoint Jan 2025 #55

I'm glad he did COL Mustard Jan 2025 #8

From the article. Lochloosa Jan 2025 #12

I hope Lieutenant Byrd is on the list. Otherwise he'll be up on murder charges in 30 days. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2025 #58

They are part of beyondtimes Jan 2025 #14

They were included BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 #25

But what about others who testified against him? Cassidy Hutchinson, Alexander Vindman... thesquanderer Jan 2025 #106

There were A LOT of people who testified BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 #118

We're in it now. Be Brave. Resist. Change the channel today. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #18

Sickening Topomi Jan 2025 #19

I don't disagree, but the pardons will provide a basis for GOP propaganda that they did something wrong. surfered Jan 2025 #22

And it provides a precedent for... WestMichRad Jan 2025 #26

Sadly, yes. Strange times surfered Jan 2025 #29

As if "precedent" matters one-flying-eff to Donnie Dipshit and the MAGAts maxrandb Jan 2025 #46

They would do it anyway MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #83

Sad when you have to pardon people who have done nothing wrong Ohioboy Jan 2025 #28

The Magas have already said multiple times that these people have broken the law! Hope22 Jan 2025 #36

They are doing that anyway. These people are not mentally well. travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #82

And? Republicans lie about everything. They constantly take stuff out of context and engage in emulatorloo Jan 2025 #86

Thank you President Biden! DownriverDem Jan 2025 #23

Fuck this shit. I'm done. Seeking Serenity Jan 2025 #24

Promise? (nt) Paladin Jan 2025 #43

Congrats! You've just earned a spot on my "ignore" list FakeNoose Jan 2025 #127

SCOTUS immunity was essentially a pardon of Trump. What's sauce for the goose .... /nt bucolic_frolic Jan 2025 #31

What's good is bad, what's bad is good. We are in the upside down now. tetedur Jan 2025 #34

We do lose some of the high ground on this HereForTheParty Jan 2025 #35

Do we? Have they? Hope22 Jan 2025 #40

Post removed Post removed Jan 2025 #49

Good luck out here.... Hope22 Jan 2025 #52

If so then so be it. Rainman4u2C Jan 2025 #59

Only one word was true in your post. The rest were lies and distortions Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #65

? Rainman4u2C Jan 2025 #68

Cases not comparable. As to memory Hur lied and distorted about that Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #70

Which is why that post was removed MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #88

President Biden did not have a garage full of documents. Hope22 Jan 2025 #61

I was not aware that pence has a poor memory. niyad Jan 2025 #63

Our obviously-fucked-up multi-tiered justice system? The opus dei/federalist niyad Jan 2025 #67

Why should they have to endure that when there is zero evidence of wrongdoing? travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #85

It is up to every DEM to use this as a conversation starter Bluetus Jan 2025 #87

I don't know the extent of the pardons, but I fear not enough MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #90

It was fairly broad, but I would have preferred something more expansive Bluetus Jan 2025 #114

I agree. But grateful that people who testified are included MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #124

We're mirroring what they did HereForTheParty Jan 2025 #91

I categorically reject the Michelle Obama doctrine Bluetus Jan 2025 #113

Sorry rawhideal Jan 2025 #37

Shameful spin from the AP. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #38

Reminder to never pardon the press........ Hope22 Jan 2025 #41

Those aren't contradictory statements SCantiGOP Jan 2025 #81

Um yes they are. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #93

When we're at the point where something like this is needed, then... JHB Jan 2025 #39

Justice Can't Do It Because The Power Of The Pardon Is Absolute, But Congress DallasNE Jan 2025 #98

Rules are only as effective as their enforecment. JHB Jan 2025 #128

Thank you President Biden. riversedge Jan 2025 #42

Profound thanks, Mr. President. (nt) Paladin Jan 2025 #44

Dr Fauci rawhideal Jan 2025 #45

I wonder if we could pay aqua buddha's neighbor. . . niyad Jan 2025 #64

Kick dalton99a Jan 2025 #47

I hope this news makes Trump stroke out Diamond_Dog Jan 2025 #48

While GEN Milley will be protected from criminal charges, including recall to active duty for a Court Martial, he may 24601 Jan 2025 #50

The Republicans have been trying to break the government since Reagan. They've finally succeeded. jalan48 Jan 2025 #51

Since Nixon. That's when the idea of Faux propaganda network was born travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #89

I'm Confused On What Crimes Have Been Committed DallasNE Jan 2025 #53

What crime(s) was/were Nixon convicted for when Ford pardoned him? BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 #54

Yes, But Nixon Crime Was Obvious DallasNE Jan 2025 #94

It is pre-emptive to any sham charge the Trump regime comes up with. 33taw Jan 2025 #73

The Point Is DallasNE Jan 2025 #96

I understand. Biden did the right thing. 33taw Jan 2025 #107

Really. Perhaps you are not aware of those judges appointed by trump who are ruling against Mifepristone, or JohnSJ Jan 2025 #75

Good. I'm fine with it. This ain't politics as usual! The horse has already left the barn. tulipsandroses Jan 2025 #60

good on joe, his last offical act. but i have woken up in a bad dream for the next 4 years .:( AllaN01Bear Jan 2025 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author AkFemDem Jan 2025 #69

And it's going to get ugly. fshrink Jan 2025 #76

If you are NOT on Trump's hit list... Jit423 Jan 2025 #77

A big glorious 🖕 underpants Jan 2025 #78

I do not fault Biden nor the people Biden pardoned Jarqui Jan 2025 #79

We all seem to be assuming that Trump will honor the pardons ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Jan 2025 #92

That makes me sick Jarqui Jan 2025 #103

Not up to Trump to honor the pardons in the first place. LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #121

Should Have Pardoned Thousands of People... OhioTim Jan 2025 #80

This. Susan Calvin Jan 2025 #101

Love this move BeyondGeography Jan 2025 #84

MaddowBlog-Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for potential Trump targets LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2025 #97

My understanding is that drmeow Jan 2025 #99

We can call these phantom pardons-- pardons for phantom crimes that never happened andym Jan 2025 #100

Aside from what anyone thinks about these pardons, at least Bondi and Patel won't be able to create distractions. sop Jan 2025 #102

GREAT! Figarosmom Jan 2025 #104

I appreciate the gesture 4catsmom Jan 2025 #108

I am so proud of Joe for doing this. totodeinhere Jan 2025 #109

So, we have come to the point of issuing pre-emptive pardons for people who have committed no crimes. malthaussen Jan 2025 #110

It's too bad that it has come to this. But Joe had no choice. totodeinhere Jan 2025 #111

Does anyone really think that pardons will stop Trump from continuing... the nelm Jan 2025 #112

nope RegexReader Jan 2025 #116

Yeah, after Hunter though.... RegexReader Jan 2025 #115

I notice that Joe didn't pardon Merrick Garland. LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #119

That ought to teach him not to drag his feet KS Toronado Jan 2025 #123

Or Jack Smith n/t MichMan Jan 2025 #129

Yes. LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #130

Absolutely horrifying that he has to do this. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2025 #122

To this day it still amazes me how tsf KS Toronado Jan 2025 #125