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Jerry2144

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21. I am not so sure. If the president were honest

Reply to Celerity (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 11:01 AM

Nov 30

a pardon could be useful for those cases where the justice system failed or could be used for true justice. But with the Korrupt Korpulent Koprolite currently befouling the White House, the pardon power can be corrupted. What we need to do is update the Constitution to prevent corruption from getting into office, as well as stripping out the last vestiges of the racism and pro-slavery (i.e., the Electoral College, Senate make up, fix the language of the second, etc.).

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Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Nov 30 OP

How much did the criminal pay Trump for the pardon? Irish_Dem Nov 30 #1

Out in less than 2 weeks? Top dollar, and a crate of golden tchotchkes. tanyev Nov 30 #6

Trump is sending a message that crime does pay, and is a respectable profession. Irish_Dem Nov 30 #8

Trump loves to brag about his greatness. He is clearly the greatest single criminal in American history. flashman13 Nov 30 #15

Yes biggest heist in US history by biggest crime syndicate ever. Irish_Dem Nov 30 #25

Usual fee is one million, but he stole 1.6 billion KS Toronado Nov 30 #20

Yes a mob boss always demands a cut of profits. Irish_Dem Nov 30 #24

Merrily setting criminals free. Anyone remember Dukakis and Willie Horton? Back then people were so sinkingfeeling Nov 30 #2

And Dukakis didn't personally authorize Horton's specific furlough, he was just a part of a weekend prison furlough sop Nov 30 #9

There needs to be a Constitutional Amendment that removes Presidential pardon power. It is the power of a king. Celerity Nov 30 #3

I am not so sure. If the president were honest Jerry2144 Nov 30 #21

An absolute power, a power with no check, no balance cannot be dependent on the good moral character of a POTUS. Celerity Nov 30 #23

I see your point Jerry2144 Nov 30 #27

He's not very good with his money. bluedigger Nov 30 #4

🏆 underpants Nov 30 #10

trmp finds comfort in fellow FELONS living free of the law spanone Nov 30 #5

Trump will probably put him on the Federal Reserve Board. Midnight Writer Nov 30 #7

Cryptocurrency is the perfect grifter's tool, as you can accept/confirm large payments Snarkoleptic Nov 30 #11

What does Gentile . . . AverageOldGuy Nov 30 #12

Well, TSF has proven one thing. America can be completely overtaken by bluestarone Nov 30 #13

A clear case for follow the money. Gimpyknee Nov 30 #14

The worst criminals in America mountain grammy Nov 30 #16

Keeping that. Bayard Nov 30 #28

Are there possible state charges, restitution? Investors need to be protected. surfered Nov 30 #17

Another check cleared! n/t flvegan Nov 30 #18

Am I the only one who sees blood dripping down the wall behind him RandomNumbers Nov 30 #19

Bet the Trump bank account skyrocketed that day. Vinca Nov 30 #22

The message is that white-collar crime committed by a wealthy person isn't really a crime Ocelot II Nov 30 #26

Trump giving a bunko artist a get out of jail free card? LudwigPastorius Nov 30 #29

Welcome to the land of corruption. GoodRaisin Nov 30 #30

Best pardon money can buy Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2 #31