I am expecting Edward Snowden to get pardoned because he was a whistle blower on the Obama administration. I think that I could actually support that one.
Hard to say though. There are a lot of Republicans against it. It's an issue that actually seems to break partisan divisions.
Trump’s late night video drop attacking the relief bill that was passed and demanding 2k per person instead of the ridiculously low $600 is odd. It was his people negotiating what they came up with. I’m sure he thinks the goodwill may help him hold on to power? I dunno, but give me my 2k now. AOC and Tlaib have already discussed how they have the amendment written. As long as schemer doesn’t democrat this up we may get a little bit of useful help for once
My concern is that those on unemployment (enhanced and extended) are going to be sold out to fund any $2k checks.
The whole system is completely broken and I’m disgusted with everyone in DC. I pay a ton in federal taxes but won’t be eligible for a stimulus check. I’m on unemployment (due to a layoff) and now may not get anything past December 26, along with thousands of people worse off than me. At this point, I’m hard pressed to see what I’m getting for my tax dollars other than a lot of disappointment and payments to foreign countries.
A large number were people who were given harsh mandatory sentences for relatively minor drug offenses.
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Obama holds the record for the largest single-day use of the clemency power, granting 330 commutations on January 19, 2017, his last full day in office. He also issued more commutations than the past 13 presidents combined.
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I am expecting Edward Snowden to get pardoned because he was a whistle blower on the Obama administration. I think that I could actually support that one.
Hard to say though. There are a lot of Republicans against it. It's an issue that actually seems to break partisan divisions.
More Trump pardons. Roger Stone gets a pardon to go with his commutation. Paul Manafort. And Charles Kushner, Jared's dad.
Almost all Trump's pardons are for political allies or for personal gain. When Clinton pardoned Rich Republicans got a federal prosecutor to investigate if it was illegal.
If Biden did that everyone would freak out about how partisan that is.
But seems he's sneaking up on his family and himself in pardons.
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More Trump pardons. Roger Stone gets a pardon to go with his commutation. Paul Manafort. And Charles Kushner, Jared's dad.
Almost all Trump's pardons are for political allies or for personal gain. When Clinton pardoned Rich Republicans got a federal prosecutor to investigate if it was illegal.
If Biden did that everyone would freak out about how partisan that is.
But seems he's sneaking up on his family and himself in pardons.
This pardoning spree isn't just Trump giving a giant middle finger to the entire concept of justice... it's Trump giving a giant middle finger to the entire concept of human civility.
In Donald's world, crime is a-ok as long as you are a lackey to Donald.
1. Announce on Twitter that you want to give $2000 instead of $600. His followers/supporters see it the most, unfiltered by the media
2. His supporters now believe they will get $1400 more than they expected and spend it now. Some money is donated back to Trumps Legal defence/2024 campaign funds
3. ????
4. Profit
P.S. If you do not catch what the ???? is, I'll give you a hint: The money is laundered into Trumps personal bank account
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1. Announce on Twitter that you want to give $2000 instead of $600. His followers/supporters see it the most, unfiltered by the media
2. His supporters now believe they will get $1400 more than they expected and spend it now. Some money is donated back to Trumps Legal defence/2024 campaign funds
3. ????
4. Profit
P.S. If you do not catch what the ???? is, I'll give you a hint: The money is laundered into Trumps personal bank account
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