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Philosophy, Religion & Society / Re: Trump
« on: July 15, 2024, 09:26:29 PM »Actually if you'd do some research rather that just spew vulgarity, its not in fact clear if Presidents can do this or not (it all came up with Nixon) and of course he could only do it for the 2 federal cases not for the 2 state cases (I didn't think I'd have to spell that out but ok). Perhaps more accurately I should have said "Trump would effectively pardon himself or otherwise weasel out of the charges." Which is what he has been doing via delay after delay after .... If nothing else Cannon's ruling offers yet more delay opportunities with appeals and on and on. If you don't think such would continue 100 fold if Trump becomes POTUS again then you have not been paying attention.Jesus, the amount of bullshit.https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-classified-documents-case-dismissed-07-15-24/index.htmlIndeed. Her ruling will certainly be appealed but that will not complete before the election so if Trump is elected then he will immediately pardon himself and then allow the appeal to reverse her decision so all the other folks found guilty via a special prosecutor will not be let out. Trump cares about Trump and little else. Of course if Trump is elected there will be vastly more to worry about than the special prosecutor regulations.
Trump wins. His Judge has basically said all special appointments are unconstitutional and thus the case is dismissed, which breaks from every other judge whose had this. Also, she did this after over a year! Why didn't she dismiss it sooner? Because she's corrupt.
Presidents cannot pardon themselves. All persons must apply for pardon or commutation. Once application has been filed, that is actually admission of guilt. If Trump tried this, he would lose all support and impeachment would be be successful.
Get a fucking grip and start practicing the words found in your goddamn username.