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Budi

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18. The crass was unnecessary. The article originated from the Associated Press

Reply to denbot (Reply #16)

Sat Dec 12, 2020, 03:53 AM

Dec 2020

Its an AP article picked up by several papers & I used the USA link because it was at the top of the page.

Google will give you others. Here's the headline.

Associated Press
Barr appoints special counsel in Russia probe investigation

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If the repubs go after Hunter Biden, can Joe pardon him? [View all] Budi Dec 2020 OP

Well he could, but then that makes Donnie pardoning his whole crooked family look almost legit. unblock Dec 2020 #1

Then so be it. Let NY prosecute the Trump kids. Budi Dec 2020 #4

I don't understand this post. Why do you ask this question? secondwind Dec 2020 #2

Pardon him for what? MichMan Dec 2020 #3

Should the GOP create cause & you know they will if they can. Budi Dec 2020 #6

If Hunter broke the law he should face the standard judicial system response to that... RockRaven Dec 2020 #5

Barr just hired Durham to investigate HB Budi Dec 2020 #8

A special counsel must be appointed from outside government for this very reason. denbot Dec 2020 #11

Here: Durham can investigate anyone he chooses for whatever reason he suspects. Budi Dec 2020 #14

USA Today? denbot Dec 2020 #16

The crass was unnecessary. The article originated from the Associated Press Budi Dec 2020 #18

Durham's name is in the story. Hunter's is, at best, peripheral. tirebiter Dec 2020 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Dec 2020 #12

You are overstating the unassailable nature of Durham's position. RockRaven Dec 2020 #13

You really believe Barr hired Durham because he's an upstanding guy who plays by the rule of law? Budi Dec 2020 #17

I think what I wrote was perfectly clear and said nothing of the sort. RockRaven Dec 2020 #24

Of course not! They're not Republicans! Retrograde Dec 2020 #7

THIS. It's not a question of can, but would. Biden's not corrupt, Hortensis Dec 2020 #22

We follow the rule of law. denbot Dec 2020 #9

:) +1000. Hortensis Dec 2020 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Dec 2020 #10

We're talking about a corrupt Durham hired specifically by Barr . Budi Dec 2020 #15

Worst case scenario if HB ends up in trouble over some trumped up bullshit charge ... mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #19

Thanks. THAT is the point I was asking about. Budi Dec 2020 #20

Remember the rule of law. Hunter won't be convicted for Hortensis Dec 2020 #26

Yes, well ... I don't know Hunter Biden nearly like I feel I know Bill and Hillary ... mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #27

Well, given his lifelong substance abuse, maybe they could prove Hortensis Dec 2020 #29

Pardon him for what? NanceGreggs Dec 2020 #21

Joe isn't corrupt, so he won't. eShirl Dec 2020 #25

Quid pro quo(s) all around keithbvadu2 Dec 2020 #30

Isn't accepting a pardon an admission of guilt? duforsure Dec 2020 #31

It seems to me the most trouble Hunter Biden could be in is Tax problems UCmeNdc Dec 2020 #32

I heard on a radio show yesterday rusty fender Dec 2020 #33