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Mr. Sparkle

(3,713 posts) Tue Dec 3, 2024, 11:44 AM Dec 2024

Former Nixon lawyer John Dean says Biden should pardon anyone that Trump has stated to target when he returns to power [View all]

DO YOU AGREE WITH JOHN DEAN?

Former Nixon lawyer John Dean says Biden should pardon anyone that Trump has stated to target when he returns to the White House. This includes Robert Mueller, Jack Smith, several federal judges, the Obamas and Clintons.

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Former Nixon lawyer John Dean says Biden should pardon anyone that Trump has stated to target when he returns to power [View all] Mr. Sparkle Dec 2024 OP

Yep anyone he has publicly threatened. nt doc03 Dec 2024 #1

Agree WiVoter Dec 2024 #2

Yes. We are at war. Baitball Blogger Dec 2024 #3

I think he will johnnyfins Dec 2024 #13

Something to think about and discuss with constitutional experts/scholars. Passages Dec 2024 #4

There are at least two Enemies lists, and likely more Mike 03 Dec 2024 #5

I agree 1000%! Sogo Dec 2024 #6

Absolutely. dalton99a Dec 2024 #7

Agreed. Trump has released the "hit list", just do it for everyone on that list. NotHardly Dec 2024 #8

SCOTUS has given permission liberalgunwilltravel Dec 2024 #9

Exactly! he has immunity if it fall within his powers as president. DO IT! A BLANKET PARDON usaf-vet Dec 2024 #10

Yes Remove him from the planet! GreenWave Dec 2024 #26

I agree with this. oldmanlynn Dec 2024 #11

i do agree with him. barbtries Dec 2024 #12

I'm on Deans' side, Biden should pardon all the prosecutors, media & legislators who stood up to tsf including himself, lark Dec 2024 #14

This would set an ugly precedent WestMichRad Dec 2024 #15

The answer is yes Nasruddin Dec 2024 #18

As painful as it is to say,... Wuddles440 Dec 2024 #22

Yes, I think there's a possibility that our democracy still exists WestMichRad Dec 2024 #24

Not really a pessimist... Wuddles440 Dec 2024 #25

No time to be politically correct... kentuck Dec 2024 #16

He should pardon everyone Nasruddin Dec 2024 #17

He's going to try to go full throttle fascist. Joinfortmill Dec 2024 #19

I agree. n/t Upthevibe Dec 2024 #20

Absolutely! Do it now! tonekat Dec 2024 #21

Agree ellemb Dec 2024 #23

Jeezus. Iggo Dec 2024 #27

Works for me! calimary Dec 2024 #28

I agree 1,000 percent! And when the Repubs in Congress throw their hissy fit, Biden should say, "Look, I'm only doing LaMouffette Dec 2024 #29

Here is a starting list of people that President Biden may want to pardon LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2024 #30