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[Paul Anthony]

The National Guard out in force, huge perimeter fencing around the Capitol building. Washington looks like its the front line of a conflict.

All because some lunatic can't accept he lost a democratic election.

 

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[tisza]

Murkowski already has broken, McConnell could very well and the NYT has said 10 to 20 more are waiving.

It's a battle for the soul of the Republican party. The republicans are starting to see Trump as a drag that will lose them elections.

McConnell actually comes out and says he backs it then Trump probably done. He could bring enough votes to carry the guilty vote. Possibly in an exchange for a pardon?

There's enough toxicity going to come from the court cases that are going to flood Trump next couple of years to probably bury him anyway.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

McConnell actually comes out and says he backs it then Trump probably done. He could bring enough votes to carry the guilty vote. Possibly in an exchange for a pardon?

There's enough toxicity going to come from the court cases that are going to flood Trump next couple of years to probably bury him anyway.

If enough companies stop supporting people who back Trump (and that's gathering pace) the self interest moves from supporting him to going against him. Don't think we'll see enough when it comes to it, but it's gathering pace.

 

[David O'Day]

No win no fee

Is it wish to stiff someone who knows there the bodies are buried?

 

[Otis]

No win no fee

Is it wish to stiff someone who knows there the bodies are buried?

All he is going to do is to turn more people against him. He's a narcissist though.

 

[Grendel]

He loses the pension and secret service lads too, fuck him.

Mad that all this has happened when that poster who's lived there before told us Trump was going to successfully overturn the fraudulent election

The same player he says he’s usually right?

I wonder if Gazobla has a taser

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

Anyone see James Comey interview on newsnight last night?

He pulls no punches & is even predicting (or hoping for) the end of the republican party.

Good interview (although he has got a book to sell too)

 

[clint van damme]

The unthinkable has happened, QAnon being disavowed by lunatic conspiracist Alex Jones

Hopefully one of them puts a bullet in him

 

[Otis]

Just how thick are some of these people who broke into the capital?

The bloke who wore his works lanyard, the one that phoned in sick, the one who was an Olympic medalist and wore hie Olympic jacket to the event, the guy with the zip tie cuffs, the Republican delegate who had only just been sworn in a month previous. All perfectly caught on camera.



BBC News - Capitol riots: Who has the FBI arrested so far?

Capitol riot: Prosecutors get first guilty plea 100 days after attack

Heavy metal guitarist Jon Schaffer, a militia member, is facing 30 years in jail after pleading guilty.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ajsccfc]

Apparently for anyone who was in there on the day if they had their phone on, they'll get them. I really hope that's true

 

[ajsccfc]

The Guy Who Flew a Confederate Flag in the Capitol Has Predictably Surrendered

His son allegedly bragged about being part of the riot.

www.vice.com

Monthly bonus for the headline writer here

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Daft question, is there anything in US law that prevents a president from presidential pardoning themselves?

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[chiefdave]

Daft question, is there anything in US law that prevents a president from presidential pardoning themselves?

Apparently not but there is a theory that if Trump pardons himself it would serve as an admission of guilt which would open the floodgates for civil cases.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Apparently not but there is a theory that if Trump pardons himself it would serve as an admission of guilt which would open the floodgates for civil cases.

Pretty sure there'd be a rule reversing that after the event anyway, and not entirely sure that you can pardon somebody *before* they're convicted of something, anyway?!?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Pretty sure there'd be a rule reversing that after the event anyway, and not entirely sure that you can pardon somebody *before* they're convicted of something, anyway?!?

It only works for federal crimes anyway and there is a huge state case being built against him in NY. I did see that there is an amendment clause that would allow him to be barred from ever running for office with a simple majority in Congress. Seems a safer bet for the Republicans than going down the impeachment road

 

[tisza]

Daft question, is there anything in US law that prevents a president from presidential pardoning themselves?

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Issue seems to be there is nothing specifically that says he can or can't. It's about interpretation which is why it would possibly end up at the Supreme Court.

 

[clint van damme]

It only works for federal crimes anyway and there is a huge state case being built against him in NY. I did see that there is an amendment clause that would allow him to be barred from ever running for office with a simple majority in Congress. Seems a safer bet for the Republicans than going down the impeachment road

I though the Manhattan prosecutor is going to make their case federal because there was cross state skulduggery
going on?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I though the Manhattan prosecutor is going to make their case federal because there was cross state skulduggery
going on?

If they have their wits about them they’ll keep it as a state case so no pardon shenanigans

 

[tisza]

Apparently not but there is a theory that if Trump pardons himself it would serve as an admission of guilt which would open the floodgates for civil cases.

Based on a previous Supreme Court ruling that accepting a pardon is an admittance of guilt.

 

[skybluetony176]

Daft question, is there anything in US law that prevents a president from presidential pardoning themselves?

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Untested but possible from what I read last week. Mainly because it doesn’t specifically say in the constitution that he can’t.

 

[David O'Day]

If they have their wits about them they’ll keep it as a state case so no pardon shenanigans

depends, it's state only at the moment so if he doesn't pardon himself by the 21st they can then go federal

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Maybe he means the substandard metal band from Birmingham

 

[Otis]

WTH?

Martial law? With pillows? Better than using guns I suppose.

Everyone's going to be spitting feathers.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

WTH?

Martial law? With pillows? Better than using guns I suppose.

Everyone's going to be spitting feathers.

They won’t take it lying down.

 

[Otis]

They won’t take it lying down.

Up early. Where did you just spring from?

 

[Otis]

Maybe he merely went there to see if he could pinch the MAGA tag.

Good MATTRESSES ARE GREAT AIDS to a restful night's sleep.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Up early. Where did you just spring from?

My Pun Senses woke me. Although I should probably quilt while I’m ahead.

 

[Otis]

My Pun Senses woke me. Although I should probably quilt while I’m ahead.

Is that kinda like a Spidey sense thing?

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Is that kinda like a Spidey sense?

Kinda. I’ve also been climbing the walls these last few months...

 

[clint van damme]

NRA files for bankruptcy. So now economically as well as morally bankrupt.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

NRA files for bankruptcy. So now economically as well as morally bankrupt.

I saw this. I can’t imagine they’ll just go away.

 

[hill83]

NRA files for bankruptcy. So now economically as well as morally bankrupt.

Not actually bankrupt according to them. Just moving out of New York.

One guess where they want to move to.

 

[clint van damme]

Not actually bankrupt according to them. Just moving out of New York.

One guess where they want to move to.

Oh well. Wankers.
Texas?

 

[hill83]

Correct. Texas ha ha

Closer to y'all qaeda hq

 

[tisza]

NRA files for bankruptcy. So now economically as well as morally bankrupt.

Trying to relocate because of a massive fraud trial pending against executives.