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Marcus's avatar

I don't think the government has ever weaponized the Justice Department to use lawfare the way the Biden administration used it to punish Trump and his allies after he lost power. I think Biden's handlers feared this set a new precedent in the way outgoing administrations may expect to be treated. I hope we haven't reached the Banana Republic level where former leaders must flee their country to avoid imprisonment by the new regime.

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Martin C Tousignant's avatar

Puppet master Obama weaponized the IRS and DOJ during his first two terms and doubled down in his de facto third term.

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Bret Green's avatar

A legally-immune upper class. Well said, Sarah. How rare is it that any member of congress gets formally investigated, much less charged, with anything? Makes one wonder if, indeed, we have somehow managed to place into office the most upstanding, impeccable group of individuals imaginable.

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Stephen de Graauw's avatar

Pardoning Preemptively, is a sure symptom of known guilt

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John's avatar

Why are preemptive pardons necessary if those in office are doing nothing illegal or wrong? The fact they were given strongly suggests some form of criminal behavior that has not yet come to light.

Giving out preemptive pardons is telling the American people, "Hey, we got away with a lot illegal stuff while in office and now we're going to make it so that you cannot prosecute us for our crimes."

This beyond a slap in face to the American people. This is stomping all over the US Constitution and telling the world that you're above the law.

These so called preemptive pardons should be immediately reversed and never allowed to happen again.

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Hawk Doc's avatar

Sarah, thanks for this post. You may want to contact us further @ 501 205 0412 regarding your letter

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Joe Collum's avatar

I don't think that these pardons will be upheld. They are not for current charges, but for actions that MIGHT be taken, or actions yet unknown. I think the Supreme Court will overrule this.

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Marcus's avatar

Ford's preemptive pardon of Nixon was never challenged to my knowledge. I think the constitution makes absolute the president's power to pardon.

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Dallas Mediator's avatar

and this supreme court will not hear any challenges either. Can you even imagine Roberts doing something that will upset his handlers? Never!

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Pamela K. Grow's avatar

Always remember: all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others!

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Paul Bergeron's avatar

A corrollary to the pardon scandal is this: those who are accused of breaking unjust laws (i.e. the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act) may be unable to accept the pardon and must remain incarcerated or implicitly acknowledge that they are law breakers by accepting the pardon.

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Frank Jennings's avatar

Four legs good, two legs better.

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Michael Koopman's avatar

You don’t see how they are just better than the rest of us?

Pigs are more equal.

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David M Newman's avatar

Spot on. The American people have been violated.

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Rick Gull's avatar

Sarah; this is top notch writing. I hope you get some broader exposure. Great Job!

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Brian Earley's avatar

Well said Sarah, you're right on cue as always. God bless you and your work.

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Dallas Mediator's avatar

Well written, as always, Sarah!

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