What does a TRUMP presidency look like?

[mongers]

You guys are talking about a symptom rather than a cause, if the US gets into that bad a situation, then significant parts of American society and some institution will be in open revolt.

[mongers]

Donald Trump: Could the US president pardon himself?

22 July 2017

Amid relentless scrutiny over possible ties between his presidential campaign and Russia, an extraordinary suggestion has emerged - that Donald Trump could pardon himself or his family.

The Washington Post reported that Mr Trump inquired about the scope of his power to issue pardons, as a means of undercutting special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged Russian interference in the US election.

Mr Trump has since tweeted that "all agree the US President has the complete power to pardon".

To some experts, this would be like a judge presiding over their own trial. Others though say Mr Trump may be correct - although that is not to say it would be a good idea
.....

Full item here::
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40693249

Then that'll be the only time in his life he'll say "Pardon me".

[CountDeMoney]

Don't fall for the Russian troll, mongers.  DRussel is just planting fake news.

[dps]

AFAIK his power to pardon is pretty much unlimited.

It doesn't cover impeachment, so it won't save his job or any other cabinet official (so, say, they could still kick Rex Tillerson out despite a presidential pardon).

Most of the analysis I've heard is:

1) Only for federal crimes, not for state,
2) Not for himself, and
3) Being considered an admission of guilt, may actually advance a case for obstruction of justice against The Don himself.

Accepting parole is an admission of guilt.  AFAIK, accepting a pardon is not.  In fact, the President can pardon people for crimes that they haven't even been charged with.

[jimmy olsen]

AFAIK his power to pardon is pretty much unlimited.

It doesn't cover impeachment, so it won't save his job or any other cabinet official (so, say, they could still kick Rex Tillerson out despite a presidential pardon).

Most of the analysis I've heard is:

1) Only for federal crimes, not for state,
2) Not for himself, and
3) Being considered an admission of guilt, may actually advance a case for obstruction of justice against The Don himself.

Accepting parole is an admission of guilt.  AFAIK, accepting a pardon is not.  In fact, the President can pardon people for crimes that they haven't even been charged with.

I believe you do have to accept guilt to accept a pardon and it removes 5th amendment protection. You have to testify against other folks involved if you take a pardon.

Also, LOL

A brutal response to Trump's complaints about Republicans not doing enough to defend him from a GOP Senate aide:

[CountDeMoney]

Whatever, Donald.

Trump: USS Ford is '100,000-ton message to the world'

"Wherever this vessel cuts through the horizon, our allies will rest easy and our enemies will shake with fear because everyone will know that America is coming, and America is coming strong," Trump said.

#GrabThatThirdPussyWire

After the speech, he put the Ford into commission and asked God to "bless and guide this warship and all who shall sail in her."

[Razgovory]

Ok. They ran a psyops campaign that was unexpectedly successful. We probably do the same things.

Except for the successful part. Our psyops are run by hansmeister.

I kinda wonder what he thinks of this whole Trump thing.

[mongers]

Ok. They ran a psyops campaign that was unexpectedly successful. We probably do the same things.

Except for the successful part. Our psyops are run by hansmeister.

I kinda wonder what he thinks of this whole Trump thing.

He's been seconded to ECOMCON; currently incommunicado.

[grumbler]

He's been seconded to ECOMCON; currently incommunicado.

There's an acronym that gives away your age!

[Eddie Teach]

Ok. They ran a psyops campaign that was unexpectedly successful. We probably do the same things.

Except for the successful part. Our psyops are run by hansmeister.

I kinda wonder what he thinks of this whole Trump thing.

He's been seconded to ECOMCON; currently incommunicado.

Or maybe he's cosplaying a soldier at Comic Con.

[jimmy olsen]

 

https://twitter.com/gelliottmorris/status/888904322326638592/photo/1

Asymmetric polarization: The entire GOP has moved to the right, where Dems have just become slightly less moderate.

While US lawmakers have polarized largely due to GOP moving right (as above graphs show) the public has moved rapidly both directions

[The Minsky Moment]

Donald J. Trump‏
Verified account

So why aren't the Committees and investigators, and of course our beleaguered A.G., looking into Crooked Hillarys crimes & Russia relations?

Speaks for itself.

[Valmy]

Can't you appoint people to do that Mr. President?

[The Minsky Moment]

Donald J. Trump‏
 @realDonaldTrump  1h
1 hour ago

Republicans have a last chance to do the right thing on Repeal & Replace after years of talking & campaigning on it.

And again.
Because it was "Republicans" who talked and campaigned on Repeal & Replace while lacking any plan to do it.
Not some particular guy.

[Malthus]

Donald J. Trump‏
Verified account

So why aren't the Committees and investigators, and of course our beleaguered A.G., looking into Crooked Hillarys crimes & Russia relations?

Speaks for itself.

From the desk of Richard Nixon:

So why aren't the Committees and investigators, and of course our beleaguered A.G., looking into Crooked George McGoverns crimes?