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Originally Posted by OldDutch
I don’t think anyone is arguing that. What they are arguing is that Dems have spent years saying the Justice Department was not politicized, despite Trump’s claims. Yet we have Biden saying just that.
It plays right into the messaging Trump has been putting out. Justice department needs overhaul, Dems are liars, Trump is a victim.
Dems should be rightfully upset here and not hand waving that Trump is worse. No one debates that but now you’ve played into his hand and lowered yourself. Its a political disaster or at very least they have lost the argument with non partisans on Justice.
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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Not saying I wouldn't do the same. Hell, If I had absolute power and immunity I'd probably do a lot more. Not sure this abuse of power should be celebrated as much as it seems to be.
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OldDutch, I was responding to this comment, so that's why I questioned it. Someone did say it.
As to the rest of your post, well ya, Biden didn't just pardon his son the day Trump was elected, he waited, and after the AG was announced(second one) who has an axe to grind with Biden, it's pretty obvious it would be politicized, unless you are one of those who believe politicians will moderate once in power. But that's dumb to believe because we know it isn't true. I think pretty much anyone facing the same situation would take along hard look at it, and come to the exact same conclusion Joe did. #### 'em. Don't take the risk with crazy. And these people are clearly crazy and don't believe in the rule of law, so why would you risk that with your son?
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Originally Posted by DownInFlames
He broke a promise. Had Trump lost I expect he wouldn’t have bothered, but he wanted to protect his son from Trump’s Justice Department, which will do all the things Trump claimed were done to him.
I feel like it was wrong to do it, but political norms have shifted so much it’s hard to say if it really was.
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A lot changed since he made that promise. He was up for a second term then. The dems hadn't seen a massive loss of all orders of government. Crazy conspiracy theory corrupt bigott wasn't on her way to head the government legal department, targeting his son. Nah, it's fine.