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CrimsonWaffle 11/25/20 4:20:51 PM #1:	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55080923 --- How smart are you? How dumb am I? Don't count any, of my advice. PSN: Crimson_Arcade, Switch FC: 2459-7124-5704 <cite>CrimsonWaffle posted [p:947597887] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55080923 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MixedRaceBaby 11/25/20 4:22:42 PM #2:	>plead guilty to lying to fbi about russian shanigans >TWICE >is pardoned very cool and very legal! --- For the mixed race babies! <cite>MixedRaceBaby posted [p:947597959] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>>plead guilty to lying to fbi about russian shanigans >TWICE >is pardoned very cool and very legal! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 11/25/20 4:22:55 PM #3:	404 Page cannot be found Sorry, we're unable to bring you the page you're looking for. Please try: Double checking the url Hitting the refresh button in your browser Searching for this page using the BBC search bar Alternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:947597968] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>404 Page cannot be found Sorry, we're unable to bring you the page you're looking for. Please try: Double checking the urlHitting the refresh button in your browserSearching for this page using the BBC search barAlternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonWaffle 11/25/20 4:26:54 PM #4:	CableZL posted... 404 Page cannot be found Sorry, we're unable to bring you the page you're looking for. Please try: * Double checking the url * Hitting the refresh button in your browser * Searching for this page using the BBC search bar Alternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage. Link should work now --- How smart are you? How dumb am I? Don't count any, of my advice. PSN: Crimson_Arcade, Switch FC: 2459-7124-5704 <cite>CrimsonWaffle posted [p:947598126] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>CableZL posted... </cite> <quote>404 Page cannot be found Sorry, we're unable to bring you the page you're looking for. Please try: * Double checking the url * Hitting the refresh button in your browser * Searching for this page using the BBC search bar Alternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage.</quote>Link should work now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TimDiamond 11/25/20 4:27:05 PM #5:	CableZL posted... Alternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage. And if you click there, you'll see the breaking news that Trump pardoned Flynn. Which leads to TC's link that he copypasta'd. In this case, blame BBC for screwing up their links, TC did nothing wrong. --- https://imgur.com/WmIB016 https://imgur.com/53FGj6K dude if donald trump can be president you can do what ever your heart desires- dredayy <cite>TimDiamond posted [p:947598131] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>CableZL posted... </cite> <quote>Alternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage.</quote> And if you click there, you'll see the breaking news that Trump pardoned Flynn. Which leads to TC's link that he copypasta'd. In this case, blame BBC for screwing up their links, TC did nothing wrong. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 11/25/20 4:27:57 PM #6:	i have heard Trump might pardon himself before he leaves office --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade https://imgur.com/MYYEIx5 https://imgur.com/WGE12ef <cite>solosnake posted [p:947598160] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>i have heard Trump might pardon himself before he leaves office </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Choco 11/25/20 4:28:45 PM #7:	i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america? --- http://error1355.com/ce/Choco.html I heard potatoes are actually roots though so they probably don't even grow on trees -Crono99 <cite>Choco posted [p:947598186] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 11/25/20 4:28:58 PM #8:	wow he actually did it I was hoping this was one of those articles that was published too early --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:947598192] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>wow he actually did it I was hoping this was one of those articles that was published too early </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 11/25/20 4:29:01 PM #9:	Being a rich white guy sure lets you get away with a lot --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:947598193] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Being a rich white guy sure lets you get away with a lot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 11/25/20 4:29:23 PM #10:	lol --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:947598210] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NinjaWarrior455 11/25/20 4:29:40 PM #11:	Blue_Inigo posted... Being a rich white guy sure lets you get away with a lot Must be nice to fall upwards in life and suffer no consequences --- Super Bowl 52 Champions!!!! http://myanimelist.net/animelist/NinjaWarrior457 <cite>NinjaWarrior455 posted [p:947598221] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Blue_Inigo posted... </cite> <quote>Being a rich white guy sure lets you get away with a lot</quote>Must be nice to fall upwards in life and suffer no consequences </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DD Divine 11/25/20 4:29:48 PM #12:	Scumbags going to stick with scumbags --- while driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and I instinctively swerved to miss it, thanks a lot Mario Kart. <cite>DD Divine posted [p:947598225] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Scumbags going to stick with scumbags </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 11/25/20 4:29:54 PM #13:	Disgraceful --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:947598226] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Disgraceful </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 11/25/20 4:30:05 PM #14:	Party of law and order. Aka Right Wing White Dudes are above the law. Everyone else gets beaten or jailed --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:947598232] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Party of law and order. Aka Right Wing White Dudes are above the law. Everyone else gets beaten or jailed </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cornhuskers 11/25/20 4:30:20 PM #15:	CableZL posted... 404 Page cannot be found Sorry, we're unable to bring you the page you're looking for. Please try: * Double checking the url * Hitting the refresh button in your browser * Searching for this page using the BBC search bar Alternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage. https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking "President Trump pardons his former top security adviser Michael Flynn, who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version." --- Brother. Uncle. Engaged (soon!). Veteran. Born in Nebraska, heart in #ATL. Dont believe in Q. Tired of #GOP. Let's go Jon & Raphael. www.gasenate.com <cite>Cornhuskers posted [p:947598242] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>CableZL posted...</cite> <quote>404 Page cannot be found Sorry, we're unable to bring you the page you're looking for. Please try: * Double checking the url * Hitting the refresh button in your browser * Searching for this page using the BBC search bar Alternatively, please visit the BBC News homepage. </quote> https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking "President Trump pardons his former top security adviser Michael Flynn, who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PiOverlord 11/25/20 4:31:49 PM #16:	Choco posted... i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america? It was supposed to be done to get around corrupted judicial systems, but well, I guess they didn't see someone flaunting it like Trump has. --- Number of legendary 500 post topics: 33, 500th posts: 29; PiO ATTN: 5 RotM wins 1, LETTEN MY ARROW FLYEN TRUE <cite>PiOverlord posted [p:947598295] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Choco posted... </cite> <quote>i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america?</quote>It was supposed to be done to get around corrupted judicial systems, but well, I guess they didn't see someone flaunting it like Trump has. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 11/25/20 4:33:16 PM #17:	Choco posted... i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america? It's supposed to be a thing, but as we can see, it doesn't mean much of anything if the parties involved are acting in bad faith. --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:947598343] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Choco posted...</cite> <quote>i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america?</quote> It's supposed to be a thing, but as we can see, it doesn't mean much of anything if the parties involved are acting in bad faith.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serious Cat 11/25/20 4:35:11 PM #18:	Choco posted... i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america? Yeah. It's partially considered a check against the judicial branch, but it's also his prerogative as head of the executive branch since that is the branch tasked with federal prosecution. --- I are Serious Cat This is serious thread <cite>Serious Cat posted [p:947598411] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Choco posted... </cite> <quote>i still don't understand why presidents can do this? is separation of powers just not a thing in america?</quote>Yeah. It's partially considered a check against the judicial branch, but it's also his prerogative as head of the executive branch since that is the branch tasked with federal prosecution. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenPie 11/25/20 4:35:32 PM #19:	PiOverlord posted... It was supposed to be done to get around corrupted judicial systems, but well, I guess they didn't see someone flaunting it like Trump has. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/24/so-far-trump-has-granted-clemency-less-frequently-than-any-president-in-modern-history/ <cite>FrozenPie posted [p:947598422] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>PiOverlord posted... </cite> <quote>It was supposed to be done to get around corrupted judicial systems, but well, I guess they didn't see someone flaunting it like Trump has.</quote> https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/24/so-far-trump-has-granted-clemency-less-frequently-than-any-president-in-modern-history/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 11/25/20 4:35:37 PM #20:	should at least put in a congress supermajority override or something. it wouldn't be all that functional right now, either, but maybe eventually we'll get back to working for the country instead of against the other party. --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! In recognition of your overwhelming victory, let's call it a draw. <cite>Medussa posted [p:947598426] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>should at least put in a congress supermajority override or something. it wouldn't be all that functional right now, either, but maybe eventually we'll get back to working for the country instead of against the other party. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IllegalAlien 11/25/20 4:44:59 PM #21:	disgusting --- "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience." <cite>IllegalAlien posted [p:947598717] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>disgusting </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cornhuskers 11/25/20 4:46:05 PM #22:	https://twitter.com/hashtag/flynn Where did this bastard go to high school? --- Brother. Uncle. Engaged (soon!). Veteran. Born in Nebraska, heart in #ATL. Dont believe in Q. Tired of #GOP. Let's go Jon & Raphael. www.gasenate.com <cite>Cornhuskers posted [p:947598759] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/hashtag/flynn Where did this bastard go to high school?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 11/25/20 4:47:06 PM #23:	He got confused, and instead of pardoning a turkey, he pardoned a foreign agent for Turkey. Honest mistake. --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:947598790] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>He got confused, and instead of pardoning a turkey, he pardoned a foreign agent for Turkey. Honest mistake.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PiOverlord 11/26/20 10:03:13 AM #24:	FrozenPie posted... https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/24/so-far-trump-has-granted-clemency-less-frequently-than-any-president-in-modern-history/ It isn't about the number, but the reasoning. If you pardon thousands that didn't deserve to go to jail vs even just one who rightfully should be in there, there is a huge difference. --- Number of legendary 500 post topics: 33, 500th posts: 29; PiO ATTN: 5 RotM wins 1, LETTEN MY ARROW FLYEN TRUE <cite>PiOverlord posted [p:947623819] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>FrozenPie posted... </cite> <quote>https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/24/so-far-trump-has-granted-clemency-less-frequently-than-any-president-in-modern-history/</quote>It isn't about the number, but the reasoning. If you pardon thousands that didn't deserve to go to jail vs even just one who rightfully should be in there, there is a huge difference. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThyCorndog 11/26/20 10:04:03 AM #25:	MixedRaceBaby posted... very cool and very legal! --- https://imgur.com/6cPXvLN https://imgur.com/hVC4i6j <cite>ThyCorndog posted [p:947623848] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>MixedRaceBaby posted... </cite> <quote>very cool and very legal!</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
soulunison2 11/26/20 10:07:21 AM #26:	Since Flynn pleaded guilty, if for whatever reason he's called to testify for any reason he can't hide behind the fifth amendment lol <cite>soulunison2 posted [p:947623923] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Since Flynn pleaded guilty, if for whatever reason he's called to testify for any reason he can't hide behind the fifth amendment lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Yelsin 11/26/20 10:43:11 AM #27:	Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned? <cite>Yelsin posted [p:947624912] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 11/26/20 10:44:25 AM #28:	Yelsin posted... Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned? Technically, we don't think so, but nobody has ever tried to do that, so it has never been litigated. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:947624942] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Yelsin posted... </cite> <quote>Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned?</quote>Technically, we don't think so, but nobody has ever tried to do that, so it has never been litigated. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cornhuskers 11/26/20 10:45:26 AM #29:	Yelsin posted... Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned? Maybe. Ford pardoned Nixon. Did any prosecutor ever persue tricky Dick Nixon? --- Brother. Uncle. Engaged (soon!). Veteran. Born in Nebraska, heart in #ATL. Dont believe in Q. Tired of #GOP. Let's go Jon & Raphael. www.gasenate.com <cite>Cornhuskers posted [p:947624982] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Yelsin posted...</cite> <quote>Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned? </quote> Maybe. Ford pardoned Nixon. Did any prosecutor ever persue tricky Dick Nixon?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monkmith 11/26/20 10:53:10 AM #30:	Cornhuskers posted... Maybe. Ford pardoned Nixon. Did any prosecutor ever persue tricky Dick Nixon? key difference is ford did it. the question at hand isn't if trump can be pardoned for a crime he wasn't charged with, but if trump can pardon himself. --- Taarsidath-an halsaam. Quando il gioco e finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola <cite>monkmith posted [p:947625208] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Cornhuskers posted... </cite> <quote>Maybe. Ford pardoned Nixon. Did any prosecutor ever persue tricky Dick Nixon?</quote>key difference is ford did it. the question at hand isn't if trump can be pardoned for a crime he wasn't charged with, but if trump can pardon himself. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 11/26/20 10:57:52 AM #31:	Yelsin posted... Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned? You can't pardon yourself. In theory it's supposed to work as you described. But in actuality the Nixon pardon covered any and all crimes he may have committed between certain dates. It wasn't actually challenged, though. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:947625364] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>Yelsin posted... </cite> <quote>Can someone clear this up for me? Can Trump really pardon himself right now? Don't you need to be convicted or have pled guilty to formal charges to be pardoned?</quote>You can't pardon yourself. In theory it's supposed to work as you described. But in actuality the Nixon pardon covered any and all crimes he may have committed between certain dates. It wasn't actually challenged, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cornhuskers 11/26/20 11:07:11 AM #32:	gunplagirl posted... You can't pardon yourself. In theory it's supposed to work as you described. But in actuality the Nixon pardon covered any and all crimes he may have committed between certain dates. It wasn't actually challenged, though. IT should HAVE BEEN. #Treason #Spying --- Brother. Uncle. Engaged (soon!). Veteran. Born in Nebraska, heart in #ATL. Dont believe in Q. Tired of #GOP. Let's go Jon & Raphael. www.gasenate.com <cite>Cornhuskers posted [p:947625623] in Trump pard... [t:79135244]...</cite> <quote>gunplagirl posted...</cite> <quote> You can't pardon yourself. In theory it's supposed to work as you described. But in actuality the Nixon pardon covered any and all crimes he may have committed between certain dates. It wasn't actually challenged, though. </quote> IT should HAVE BEEN. #Treason #Spying</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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