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31. If trump runs and, God forbid, wins, it's game over for Democracy and America. He even said

Thu Aug 11, 2022, 08:18 PM

Aug 2022

that he'd like to be like Hitler. How could that get any more terrifying? He can't be permitted to run for any office under any circumstances. He could go to prison, be put in a straight jacket, leave the country, or die. I'm not particular, as long as he is powerless in our country.

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OK, I Think I Might Know the DOJ's Strategy for Trump - Bear With Me Here [View all] MineralMan Aug 2022 OP

Why do you think Trump wouldn't run regardless of a plea? Raven123 Aug 2022 #1

I would plcdude Aug 2022 #2

I like your thoughts but .... walkingman Aug 2022 #3

Trump will run under any circumstance. 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 #32

Trump knows what DOJ has on him. I suspect that a pardon deal NCjack Aug 2022 #4

We could soon be testing self-pardons. Biden will never, never pardon Trump. Never. Joinfortmill Aug 2022 #10

Never. President Biden is a patriot. onecaliberal Aug 2022 #14

He can't pardon himself... 2naSalit Aug 2022 #26

"pardons are not valid if issued to cover up guilt in a criminal act no matter who issues it" NYC Liberal Aug 2022 #44

Trump can't pardon anyone at this point. MineralMan Aug 2022 #27

There is a theory out there circulating... druidity33 Aug 2022 #41

That's not a theory. It's just a speculation. MineralMan Aug 2022 #42

Ah, you 'do not believe'... druidity33 Aug 2022 #45

Yes. I do not believe it would stand. MineralMan Aug 2022 #46

The Orange Anus deserves to spend time in jail. CentralMass Aug 2022 #16

For me, anything for TFG not to run again is fine by me. n/t Claustrum Aug 2022 #5

Trump will not be prosecuted for misuse of classified documents, gab13by13 Aug 2022 #6

Possibly, but I'm going to stand on this. MineralMan Aug 2022 #7

He shared it all on day 3 of his admin. He had blackmail material and state secrets. onecaliberal Aug 2022 #15

Except that its not the goal of the DOJ to prevent Trump from running again. brooklynite Aug 2022 #8

They have been presented with an Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #11

Exactly. MineralMan Aug 2022 #12

Achieving the minimum may open the door to the maximum. jaxexpat Aug 2022 #33

And the second wasn't in their minds when the decision was made to raid Mar-a-Lago... brooklynite Aug 2022 #13

Yeah? Well, maybe you know better than I. MineralMan Aug 2022 #22

Very interesting, indeed. Joinfortmill Aug 2022 #9

If this were the DoPJ... Silent3 Aug 2022 #17

Yup & nicely paves a clear path as nominee for Death Satan SheltieLover Aug 2022 #18

They would have to have multiple trials before 2024. Kablooie Aug 2022 #19

They might just do that. MineralMan Aug 2022 #25

It would be great if they could find a way to stop his stupid stalling tactics. Kablooie Aug 2022 #39

Very Possible, and in Fact I think it was a Honey Pot to Begin with Beetwasher. Aug 2022 #20

I think they were just giving the people an appetizer... kentuck Aug 2022 #21

I doubt the prohibition from holding federal office can constitutionally apply to the presidency. TomSlick Aug 2022 #23

Maybe. MineralMan Aug 2022 #24

I have little doubt the current majority would side with TFG. TomSlick Aug 2022 #29

I read those in the Constitution as "necessary" HariSeldon Aug 2022 #34

A reasonable argument the constitutional requirements are not exclusive. TomSlick Aug 2022 #37

He won't run again. rubbersole Aug 2022 #28

I do so hope you are correct about TFG not running again. TomSlick Aug 2022 #30

If trump runs and, God forbid, wins, it's game over for Democracy and America. He even said housecat Aug 2022 #31

Al Capone went down for a 'paper crime' - tax evasion. Snarkoleptic Aug 2022 #35

+100! MineralMan Aug 2022 #36

If DOJ can get Trump on the documents, but not wnylib Aug 2022 #38

2 billion dollars Crataegus Aug 2022 #40

I think MM is correct dclarston13 Aug 2022 #43

You make sense to me. Sounds wussy, but just knowing that he'd never be POTUS again would allegorical oracle Aug 2022 #47