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George Takei: Just try it, Donald. I dare you. (Original Post)
soothsayer
Nov 2020
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SWBTATTReg
(22,100 posts)1. Nice explanation of the pardon power. Thanks for sharing!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,569 posts)2. A big fat K&R!
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)3. Congress should start impeachment again in January
Block any potential ability to self pardon
I believe articles of impeachment should be filed immediately.
Disaffected
(4,554 posts)9. He could still pardon himself however
(or get Pence to do it) for all the criminal acts he has committed.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)4. K&R
Blue Owl
(50,340 posts)5. K&R
Ilsa
(61,692 posts)7. I'd like to see accepting a federal pardon as a restriction
on running for president. If you've accepted a pardon, you cannot run for Pres or VP.
Disaffected
(4,554 posts)10. Getting a pardon from your VP by which ever means
should also be disallowed.
crickets
(25,959 posts)8. K&R for visibility.
Gothmog
(145,063 posts)11. Self pardons may be subject to arrack