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In reply to the discussion: I still can't believe Ford pardoned Nixon [View all]Cicada
(4,533 posts)36. After Yanukovic jailed predecessor Tymoshenko Ukraine split in two from civil war
Jailing previous leaders is dangerous for democracy. Better for one crook to go free than to risk killing democracy. Trump richly deserves jail. But jailing him might cause his supporters to do massive damage. Too risky.
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Yes, but then he became an important ally to Jimmy Carter, helped him deal with Congress
Rhiannon12866
Aug 2019
#32
we have elections in this country. that's how public officials should mostly be held
JI7
Aug 2019
#9
If Ford doesn't pardon Nixon, he probably wins reelection and Jimmy Carter is never elected...
Drunken Irishman
Aug 2019
#21