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Not a defense of Biden, bit maybe this is why?
Buried in the massive list of nearly 1,500 people
You are correct. They hatched a plan to grant clemency to a slew of people who were convicted of non-violent crimes that were switched to home confinement during the pandemic and who kept their noses clean since then. So a bunch of people who tended to skew older and committed financial crimes. No one thought to look at the details, I guess, so he pardoned some people he probably shouldn't have.
Frankly, what's done is done. He needs to now pardon all the kids who were convicted by this asshole and his partner, because they are the ones who really deserve it.
I don't think he can. This is a former county judge who oversaw state cases. It would require the governor and/or state AG to pardon those kids. I actually think there was a commission set up specifically for that purposes, which led to hundreds of vacated convictions and a class action lawsuit that recovered millions in damages.
Ah, you are right. I saw a recent article about the parents of some of those kids who were pissed off and I misremembered the article. I thought that the parents were seeking clemency for their kids. What they actually said in the article was that they wanted "to see the 'same kind of compassion and mercy' extended to juvenile defendants around the country." Which is not something Biden could do anyway because, as you say, those were state level courts/charges.
It always reminds me of the West Wing episode where the commutation lawyer asks if the president is looking for "packing peanuts." Like, does he have a buddy that needs their sentence commuted and wants a smokescreen for the move.
Yep it's basic Hanlon's razor. But plenty won't care to engage their brains. It's just another reason for them to crucify him.
Which is like if you guys are this upset about what Biden did. You do realize that the person coming into office after him literally sold pardons for money. To some of the worst people you'll ever know. Oh? Not a peep?
What Trump does doesn't justify or defend Mistakes by Biden. But it really is telling that Biden is disproportionately getting raked over the coals.
you guys are this upset about what Biden did. You do realize that the person coming into office after him literally sold pardons or money. To some of the worst people you’ll ever know. Oh? Not a peep?
Eldritch, always here with the nonsense distraction attempt for Biden and/or genocide and low standards for dem leaders. "Sure I killed 3 kids your honor, but what about that other guy? He killed 4! so why am I even here in court?"
So eldritch, once again, we dont judge ourselves as doing fine if we stay slightly above the worst level of what some other side is doing. Your point is nonsensical. It amounts to a self defense of meaningless and braindead centrism, doesnt it.
I literally said it's not a defense of him. Just pointed out that it's odd that so many are so seemingly upset. At what specifically a lame duck outgoing president did. By mass pardoning a group of people. Which included someone it shouldn't have. Likely not by Biden's inclusion. And you felt so personally called out by it. That you did nothing but project and put words I never said into my mouth. Funny that. Some advice for the future comrade. You'll have much more fruitful discussions if you engage with what people actually say. Instead of trying to make up things to get offended at. That's ultimately my point and you proved it. Thank you very much friend.
But it really is telling that Biden is disproportionately getting raked over the coals.
All it tells you is we expect Trump to be shit, and know he doesn't care if we call him out on it
Sooooo tired of people pretending that isn't obvious
Downvoted for "slammed"
And welcome to the JAM
In a few months y’all be praying for the normalcy that was Biden.
And? Does this mean he is immune to criticism because he's not Trump? This is a pretty big fuckup, even if it's an accident.
Does this mean he is immune to criticism because he's not Trump?
According to the Dem leadership, campaign strategists, and every "Blue No Matter Who" automaton?
Yes. That's exactly what everything means. About both him and his politically identical VP.
It just means we didn't want orange Hitler act 2. Ds aren't good but they're objectively better than any R. I do what I want in the primary then what I must in the general. If you can't get behind that well... here's 2025 hope one of y'all can shelter me when the new gestapo comes around.
It just means we didn't want orange Hitler act 2. Ds aren't good but they're objectively better than any R. I do what I want in the primary then what I must in the general
No, that part is self evident. Everyone sane and not the victim of intense brainwashing agrees on that.
Where we differ is your false framing.
To pretend that you either support one side unconditionally and never criticize ANYTHING about it no matter what or you're on the other side is absolute lunacy. That or deliberate gaslighting.
If you can't get behind that well
Again with that stupid false dichotomy strawman combo 🤦
Arrogance and obstinate refusal to listen like that from the Dem leadership and obsequious serfs like you is how the fascists won.
Ah the part where you pretend screaming GeNoCiDe for a year and pretended Trump being worse was irrelevant had no effect on elections. I'm sure that of the record number who stayed home, none did it because of the GeNoCiDe frauds.
screaming GeNoCiDe for a year
Yeah, because being at all critical about active complicity in the worst crimes against humanity possible is the same as advocating for fascism! 🤦
and pretended Trump being worse was irrelevant
Yet another strawman. I did no such thing at any point.
I'm sure that of the record number who stayed home, none did it because of the GeNoCiDe frauds.
And I'm equally sure that nobody stayed home because even the lesser evil refused to listen to the vast majority of the people they're supposed to represent. That's not at ALL something that could suppress voter participation! 🙄
You got what you wanted. Democrats lost.
No, that's the exact opposite of what I wanted, which I have made clear from the start.
Please either at least TRY to argue in good faith or stop arguing at all.
TRY to argue in good faith or stop arguing at all.
Says the moral "GeNoCiDe" warrior
Says the moral "GeNoCiDe" warrior
I feel the need to say I completely agree with you. Normally when people quote me I think they are arguing with me idk.
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Edit: Tell me why you are downvoting me, you cowards!
Normally when people quote me I think they are arguing with me idk
That's usually the case here, yeah 🤷 Glad to be the exception today, though 😁
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Not really.
Yes, really. That's how they lost to the most unqualified, dishonest, and mentally unhinged presidential candidate in modern history. Twice.
Nah, I'll continue to fight for something better
I think at this point Biden doesn’t give a flying fuck. His political career is coming to a close and he can retire.
He should also be "dragged" and "condemned".
Before he's tried for abetting genocide. He violated numerous laws. Leahy for starters.
Asshole for letting that corrupt piece of shit get out early. That judge caused irreparable harm.
That’s shitty. That Judge is an asshole.
Conservative media won't shut up about a non-story of Biden reducing a man's sentence from 17 to 15.
Meanwhile Trump prepares to ruin America
What's kids for cash? Sounds like the name of a child sex trafficking ring
Judge got kick backs for sending teens to jail, even for the most minor offense that would normally warrant a warning.
For some reason, the kars4kids jingle played in my head.
1-877 kids for cash
K-I-D-S kids for cash
1-877 kids for cash
convict your kids today
