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Poiuyt

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15. I think it would be too embarrassing for the US to put a president in jail

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2019, 09:36 PM

Jul 2019

I can't imagine a prosecutor with enough guts to put trump in prison. I'm not saying that I agree with that notion, but it would be shocking for the world to see us prosecute him. The justice system would intervene to prevent that.

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I am beginning to feel a bit nervous about Trump walking away scott free? [View all] imanamerican63 Jul 2019 OP

He just does what he damn well pleases and there seem to be few repercussions. Something RKP5637 Jul 2019 #1

I agree. Trump probes its weakness to gain power. Hitler did the same. triron Jul 2019 #19

As the GOP congress sits and smiles and the terrorist Turdle grins. Very dangerous times. n/t RKP5637 Jul 2019 #34

It's not a bad idea to think about what you would do if he does. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #2

Vote! imanamerican63 Jul 2019 #3

I fully intend to vote --- and for whomever is Golden Raisin Jul 2019 #6

You're not wrong unfortunately. triron Jul 2019 #20

We need to abolish the EC onetexan Jul 2019 #33

K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2019 #35

No matter what happens, even legally, he will never get off "scott free". panader0 Jul 2019 #4

Take it to the bank. He will get off scott free. nt Autumn Jul 2019 #5

I'm not nervous about. While I hope I'm wrong... WePurrsevere Jul 2019 #7

He is not liked by many but he has dirt on so many people in high places he will get away free. richsonpoordad Jul 2019 #9

I too think he will never go to Prison The empressof all Jul 2019 #8

Because he will. As others have said, he's a rich white male bearsfootball516 Jul 2019 #10

Call For Him To Resign.... global1 Jul 2019 #11

I am willing to let him go free in trade for turning wasupaloopa Jul 2019 #12

That wouldn't be the end of it. not_the_one Jul 2019 #18

Agree! NT emmaverybo Jul 2019 #28

That's cool as long as everyone else gets locked up uponit7771 Jul 2019 #36

My fear is that we do win the election Bettie Jul 2019 #13

And After That The Repugs Will Impeach The Dem President....nt global1 Jul 2019 #17

Probably for that pardon Bettie Jul 2019 #22

There's a different legal system for the rich and powerful Poiuyt Jul 2019 #14

I think it would be too embarrassing for the US to put a president in jail Poiuyt Jul 2019 #15

Actually, it would show the world that we are indeed a nation Bettie Jul 2019 #23

What, like W, Cheney, Rove, etc? Never happen. flvegan Jul 2019 #16

That's just the legal system giving us a green light to take the law into our own hands! Blue_Tires Jul 2019 #21

me too... myohmy2 Jul 2019 #24

oh no, I'm sure Nancy will hold him accountable Skittles Jul 2019 #25

LOL EveHammond13 Jul 2019 #26

I am done worrying if he pays for his crimes, though I think once out of power, he might. No Barr emmaverybo Jul 2019 #27

That's the evil plan. saidsimplesimon Jul 2019 #29

The media needs to start holding the GOP responsible with impeachment zaj Jul 2019 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Jake Stern Jul 2019 #31

I'm sure he will never suffer consequences. Kablooie Jul 2019 #32

My fears are worse... lame54 Jul 2019 #37