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George Takei: Just try it, Donald. I dare you. (Original Post)
soothsayer
Nov 2020
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SWBTATTReg
(26,145 posts)1. Nice explanation of the pardon power. Thanks for sharing!
CaliforniaPeggy
(156,301 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
(6,257 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
(58,610 posts)5. K&R
Ilsa
(64,026 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
(6,257 posts)10. Getting a pardon from your VP by which ever means
should also be disallowed.
crickets
(26,168 posts)8. K&R for visibility.
Gothmog
(176,745 posts)11. Self pardons may be subject to arrack
