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Bucky

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24. Because we're not a banana republic

Reply to BainsBane (Reply #8)

Wed Nov 25, 2020, 12:46 AM

Nov 2020

I think DU needs to be a safe space for unpopular opinions, even if that means allowing room for dumb ones.

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Michael Conway Why Biden should pardon Trump -- and we Democrats should want him to [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 OP

f*ck that n/t bdtrppr6 Nov 2020 #1

x2 TheBlackAdder Nov 2020 #3

First "moron" vote. I'm assuming the headline isn't disingenuous. Bucky Nov 2020 #2

It is a legit MSNBC article Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #5

Haha! Bucky Nov 2020 #23

I'm struck by that reference Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #32

fun poll dweller Nov 2020 #4

I try! Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #6

What I don't understand BainsBane Nov 2020 #8

My better half echoed that sentiment Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #10

Because we're not a banana republic Bucky Nov 2020 #24

I rec'd it dweller Nov 2020 #9

Biden is going to do the appropriate thing and not get involved htuttle Nov 2020 #7

Check out his photo and bio: spooky3 Nov 2020 #11

Yet he was a DNC delegate Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #14

More than a delegate, he was on the Rules Committee LeftInTX Nov 2020 #25

See my post #22 below Bucky Nov 2020 #26

Giving the Devil his due.... Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #31

Hmmm, that may be the reason why he hasn't pardoned them yet Bucky Nov 2020 #34

Yes, Neal Katyal was just in MSNBC saying the same thing. Nt spooky3 Nov 2020 #38

FFS Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2020 #12

Exactly ... put someone trustworthy at USAG and as FBI Director and leave them to do their jobs ... mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #15

Can I vote twice? (n/t) PJMcK Nov 2020 #13

Then Trump might sue Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #16

So, the answer would be... PJMcK Nov 2020 #21

... Bucky Nov 2020 #28

Reaching out to that 73 million is wasted energy better spent getting Democrats to vote. OneBro Nov 2020 #17

Sure let's all pardon every mass murderer from here on out. fearnobush Nov 2020 #18

What a difference an independant DoJ makes! meadowlander Nov 2020 #19

So...because we were pissed about a fake and bullshit investigation.... AleksS Nov 2020 #20

Here's a little background on Michael Conway Bucky Nov 2020 #22

This guy rests his laurels on Watergate, but what has he done for Democracy since? LeftInTX Nov 2020 #27

Fuck the author, and the horse he rode in on. lastlib Nov 2020 #29

The author of this article assumes that 73 million people have strong attachments to dump. IsItJustMe Nov 2020 #30

Let me guess. He got paid $150,000 by Trump to suggest this? Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #33

nope, Nope and NOPE! yonder Nov 2020 #35

We needed an option for "Fucking Moron" RainCaster Nov 2020 #36

We are a nation of laws where no one is above the law. William769 Nov 2020 #37

FUCK NO budkin Nov 2020 #39

Not Just No, But HELL No! ChoppinBroccoli Nov 2020 #40

"American democracy cannot tolerate the prosecution of political opponents." myohmy2 Nov 2020 #41

pardoning drumpf makes Democrats enablers to treason. HELL NO Takket Nov 2020 #42