Putin to get protection from prosecution for life

[Qutzupalotl]

Link to tweet

It's weird how Trump's exit and Putin freaking out are being timed down to, like, the minute.

Huh.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/vladimir-putin-to-get-protection-from-prosecution-for-life-pkb09rsgq

Vladimir Putin to get protection from prosecution for life

President Putin is expected to gain lifelong immunity from prosecution for any alleged crimes committed before, during and after his time in office under a proposed law to be discussed by Russia’s rubber-stamp parliament.

The move is being seen as a Kremlin plan to ensure his personal safety in the event that he eventually relinquishes power. This week Mr Putin, 68, began steps to push through legislation that would allow him to become a senator for life when or if he steps down as president. Recent amendments to the constitution mean that Mr Putin, who will celebrate 21 years in power on New Year’s Eve, can remain in the Kremlin as the Russian leader until 2036, when he will be 83.

[soothsayer]

1. Meanwhile they're floating fake news that he'll step down next year for health reasons

[Qutzupalotl]

9. Yep, the New York Post is happy to float the propaganda.

Just like Hunter Biden’s laptop BS.

[exboyfil]

2. In Russia they usually have a little more direct method

to take care of those who fall out of power/favor.

I am not sure that piece of paper does quite what Putin thinks it does.

[Salviati]

5. Indeed.

For as long as he lives, he won't be subject to the punishments of law.

[Qutzupalotl]

7. I see what you did there!

[catbyte]

3. I'll bet Mango Mussolini is mighty jealous.

[dalton99a]

4. "Immunity from prosecution for any crimes committed before, during and AFTER his time in office"

How nice

[burrowowl]

6. Interesting!

No immunity for cheeto!

[relayerbob]

8. They expect that Trump's loss will uncover their bullshit

once and for all. Trump is a major loose end. This is why he's freaking out.

[Ilsa]

11. I really hope so.

I'd like for him to be scared enough, every minute of every day, that he's constantly crapping his pants.

[UTUSN]

10. Note to Puteen & SHITLER: Same how you throw out laws, YOURS can be thrown out, too!1

[Generic Brad]

12. Plus he wants a Survivor immunity necklace

And he wants the permanent right to call Olly Olly Oxen Free in any future games of Hide and Seek.