The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.
Democrats aren’t exactly being a role model right now, but a lot of them are probably covering the asses of their own since Republicans are so blind by fascistic rage that they’re going to put a lot of innocent heads on pikes.
Who or what is going to stop them from doing that anyway? It’s not like the rule of law will mean anything with all 3 branches under Republican majority control. The enforced disappearance and extortion that you’re implying isn’t going to be averted by a measly pardon given by what will become the opposition party. Pardoning Hunter is not guaranteed to yield any material exemption for him with the guard changing, but it does represent to the public that Democrats consider those who are close to them to be exempt from the rule of law when the law is applicable. It’s both bad optics and likely futile. Biden pardoned him on the slim chance Hunter can navigate past double jeopardy or whatever new undoing of foundational legal precedent the Republicans decide to unleash out of (generally misplaced) vindictiveness.
Yeah. I’m willing to say when I see my far-preferred party doing something I consider unethical, but I also recognize their game theory and why the current circumstances would lead them to make myopic decisions in the interest of short-term survival and at the cost of long-term reputation and public perception.
It’s very brave of you to explicitly blame the mentally challenged for the problems in society. I’m sure you’re familiar with the historical precedent for that ideology?
Why do so many Biden supporter use the same slurs as trump supporters?
I’m legitimately asking because it’s frighteningly common. And for some reason ever since 2016 the neoliberals all have supporters who act like Trump’s.
I don’t think this will work, but I’ll give it a shot.
Say someone says crack should be mandatory, pants are outlawed, and birds can only fly on Tuesdays.
If someone explains how difficult it would be to enforce that birds only fly on Tuesdays, it does not mean that they also want mandatory crack and no pants for anyone.
It just means the person picked one thing to talk about. Instead of attempting to explain multiple things at once.
Democrats aren’t exactly being a role model right now, but a lot of them are probably covering the asses of their own since Republicans are so blind by fascistic rage that they’re going to put a lot of innocent heads on pikes.
You almost have it.
Let’s say they don’t pardon Hunter.
Fast forward a couple months to another “perfect” Trump phone call.
“Hey, Joe, we have your son. Here’s what you’re doing to say / do / tell me…”
Who or what is going to stop them from doing that anyway? It’s not like the rule of law will mean anything with all 3 branches under Republican majority control. The enforced disappearance and extortion that you’re implying isn’t going to be averted by a measly pardon given by what will become the opposition party. Pardoning Hunter is not guaranteed to yield any material exemption for him with the guard changing, but it does represent to the public that Democrats consider those who are close to them to be exempt from the rule of law when the law is applicable. It’s both bad optics and likely futile. Biden pardoned him on the slim chance Hunter can navigate past double jeopardy or whatever new undoing of foundational legal precedent the Republicans decide to unleash out of (generally misplaced) vindictiveness.
This thread reads like a satire of how Democrats are happy to sink lower and lower while using the GOP as an excuse.
Too bad they don’t sink lower when prosecuting trump for insurrection.
That would actually be going higher.
Yeah. I’m willing to say when I see my far-preferred party doing something I consider unethical, but I also recognize their game theory and why the current circumstances would lead them to make myopic decisions in the interest of short-term survival and at the cost of long-term reputation and public perception.
What all they gonna talk about?!
All the federal judicial seats Biden is about to leave open for trump?
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It’s very brave of you to explicitly blame the mentally challenged for the problems in society. I’m sure you’re familiar with the historical precedent for that ideology?
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Why do so many Biden supporter use the same slurs as trump supporters?
I’m legitimately asking because it’s frighteningly common. And for some reason ever since 2016 the neoliberals all have supporters who act like Trump’s.
THAT’S what you object to in their comment? You’re part of the problem.
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I don’t think this will work, but I’ll give it a shot.
Say someone says crack should be mandatory, pants are outlawed, and birds can only fly on Tuesdays.
If someone explains how difficult it would be to enforce that birds only fly on Tuesdays, it does not mean that they also want mandatory crack and no pants for anyone.
It just means the person picked one thing to talk about. Instead of attempting to explain multiple things at once.
Does it make sense to you now?
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