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MineralMan

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42. That's not a theory. It's just a speculation.

Reply to druidity33 (Reply #41)

Fri Aug 12, 2022, 10:45 AM

Aug 2022

I do not believe that a self-pardon would stand in any case, even with this SCOTUS.

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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