I guess nobody wants to chime in so I will. I can understand some pardons if it is shown justice was not served or if it was handed out with impunity and without equal treatment. His latest pardons
do not meet those standards, in my opinion. Only one met those standards, and frankly I am shocked he pardoned Jack Johnson after so many passed despite the urging of historians.
Can the system be trusted? Nope, not currently with those in control using it as a personal system of tribute. Other presidents have made similar pardons so the system has been broken for a very long time. I do not trust it.
Can he pardon himself? It is unclear. It is up to the House, Senate, DOJ, and courts to act if he tries it. I have absolutely no faith what so ever they will try to stop him. None. I lost all faith in our government - a strong statement from a historian and american studies scholar. I remind myself that every fifty years or so America elects a madman drunk with power, but we bounce back. This time I am not so sure. Just my opinion, for what it is worth.
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He would have to commit a crime before pardoning himself wouldn't he?
You and I... Are the fucking minorities. America has become so numb and stupid no one cares what this asshole is doing. Its sad. The media also needs to be held accountable. Were more worried about Roseanne using the 1st, then the death toll in Puerto Rico... Its sick that humanity has gotten to this level.
He has exhausted me to the point that I can no longer read the news. I am a news junkie but most days I can't handle it. Historians are in for a living hell documenting this presidency.
Same goes for all the pop culture scandals. I am worn out from the overload.
The only thing I can say is history does not repeat but we can look for commonality to see what is likely to happen. That does not bode well for us because I see a great fall coming.
We the People are fucking doomed unless we have a revolution, military coup or the fucking aliens show up. This last news cycle has been exhausting along with explaining to my people what the fuck is going on. Dont give up... Keep the fight alive!!
I'm hoping for the aliens at this point!
Mattis for dictator?
Trump pardoned a victim of the drug war today.