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In reply to the discussion: The quiet part of 'Biden is too old' [View all]Xavier Breath
(4,749 posts)34. Probation and fines sounds about right.
It's fun to think about 45 in an orange jumpsuit, but I believe it's not realistic to expect. There's going to be a lot of angry and disappointed people here when the sentence is announced, and I'll be certainly be one of them. But, thanks to my black-hearted cynicism, I won't be the least bit surprised.
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I've been making this comment on WaPo and NYT articles since Vance became the nominee.
Lonestarblue
Aug 13
#2
Now that's funny! I heard something similar but your phrase is short and sharp!
liberalla
Aug 13
#37
The Heritage Foundation did not put all that work into Project 2025 for nothing.
speak easy
Aug 13
#8
Very good bumper sticker approach. Should be effective at making people think through the implications.
jaxexpat
Aug 13
#20
I can't see 34 felonies sentencing with a wrist slap when MILLIONS of benefit was had plus the threats and contempts.
Brainfodder
Aug 13
#28
Why would the sentencing guidelines allow up to 4 years in jail for each count then?
MichMan
Aug 13
#41
Nope, going with guidelines with up to 4 years in prison per charge, 34 charges is a pattern, no isolated crime?
Brainfodder
Aug 13
#43
Which is exactly why the Project folks are running Trump. It was always about Vance being in charge.
flying_wahini
Aug 13
#32
It is not Trump's age that makes him unfit as Joe's age certainly did not make him unfit.
Bev54
Aug 13
#35
I think that was part of it but I think it was also hitting him on his competeny.
Self Esteem
Aug 13
#45