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In reply to the discussion: President Biden should pardon Hunter, plead fatigue, retire early and make Kamala the 47th President of the U.S. [View all]Groundhawg
(981 posts)93. Hunter should be pardoned, but how About you let Joe decide to finish out the term he won.
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President Biden should pardon Hunter, plead fatigue, retire early and make Kamala the 47th President of the U.S. [View all]
Jack Valentino
Nov 6
OP
It would be sweet, but gaming the system is their thing, not ours. A dad pardoning his son, sure.
MMBeilis
Nov 6
#2
The Supreme Court says a President can do what he wants...we don't have to follow the rules
Demsrule86
Nov 6
#7
There should be a requirement that DUers try to understand the immunity decision before they post about it.
onenote
Nov 6
#70
The problem is that he can't be prosecuted while president and after seems to be too difficult.
Lonestarblue
Nov 7
#91
You know what? You're right. I stand corrected. Let's go whole hog and gerrymander, register non-citizens,....
MMBeilis
Nov 9
#175
EXACTLY. Biden should pardon every Democrat in the US government, and every comedian Trump hates.
ancianita
Nov 7
#105
I think we aim for mid-terms, reevaluate some issues, and forget about useless stunts.
Silent Type
Nov 6
#17
I can't believe his people haven't thought about it. Im sure Bidens folks have too.
Srkdqltr
Nov 7
#95
That would be cool, even if the only thing it means is that it renders all of his 45-47 swag invalid.
Wounded Bear
Nov 6
#24
DUers keep posting ideas for what Joe should do that Joe would never in a million years do.
onenote
Nov 6
#66
Would forever preclude the possibility of a Republican being the first woman President
Shrek
Nov 7
#86
Hunter should be pardoned, but how About you let Joe decide to finish out the term he won.
Groundhawg
Nov 7
#93
Stick Harris with a very short term as a lame duck best an incoming authoritarian administration?
Martin68
Nov 7
#97
Clarify please? Because it sounds like you are suggesting President Biden create an incentive for assassination.
onenote
Nov 7
#157
Fine. First fire 5 SCOTUS for cause, the remaining 4 decide it follows current law.
Festivito
Nov 7
#125
Physically incarcerating them would be unlawful and blocked/reversed immediately. So they wouldn't resign.
onenote
Nov 8
#160
Huh? The justices that you think can be summarily removed aren't going to be removed.
onenote
Nov 8
#164
Wow. Time machine? Seal Team 6 secretly removes them, they're moved to a secret spot. ...
Festivito
Nov 8
#165
He said he wouldn't pardon HSB. He could grant him clemency and still keep his word. n/t
Jacson6
Nov 7
#135
HSB can speed it along. DJT won't give him clemency or a pardon. That is for sure. n/t
Jacson6
Nov 7
#140
Damn, what is your deal!!? Please read what I wrote. Here, I'll lead you to what I wrote
ffr
Nov 8
#169
I agree to Hunter's pardon; TFG is getting off on his crimes, no reason Biden's son shouldn't as well.
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Nov 7
#148