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Soph0571

(9,685 posts) Thu Nov 26, 2020, 07:18 AM Nov 2020

..this is 100% about Trump's trying to erase the Mueller report from history.

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There are many secondary point, but 4 primary ones:
1. Flynn's original conduct in conducting a rogue foreign policy with our prime adversary before Trump was in office was deadly serious and absolutely required investigation. 2. His admitted lies about it to the FBI and Cong constituted a serious crime and a present threat that had to be eliminated. 3. His conduct since then in arrogantly denying guilt & putting the US on trial are the precise opposite of the accepted factors for a pardon, & this is 100% about Trump's trying to erase the Mueller report from history.

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..this is 100% about Trump's trying to erase the Mueller report from history. (Original Post) Soph0571 Nov 2020 OP

He can't, and also impeachment is forever LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #1

That's right Cosmo Blues Nov 2020 #2

I find it hard not to think of Oliver North in comparison for all the obvious reasons. Ford_Prefect Nov 2020 #3

He will have as much luck with that as he has erasing the Affordable Care Act. GoCubsGo Nov 2020 #4

But will anyone prosecute? triron Nov 2020 #5

On the state level, definitely. GoCubsGo Nov 2020 #6

Is it true that accepting the pardon is equivalent to, or requires,... NeoGreen Nov 2020 #7

LymphocyteLover

(5,632 posts)

1. He can't, and also impeachment is forever

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Thu Nov 26, 2020, 09:52 AM

Nov 2020

Cosmo Blues

(2,463 posts)

2. That's right

Reply to LymphocyteLover (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 26, 2020, 10:22 AM

Nov 2020

Ford_Prefect

(7,865 posts)

3. I find it hard not to think of Oliver North in comparison for all the obvious reasons.

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Thu Nov 26, 2020, 10:29 AM

Nov 2020

GoCubsGo

(32,069 posts)

4. He will have as much luck with that as he has erasing the Affordable Care Act.

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Thu Nov 26, 2020, 10:42 AM

Nov 2020

It's still here, as will be the contents of the Mueller report. Besides, the Mueller report barely covers his crimes, There's plenty more to get him on once he leaves office.

triron

(21,981 posts)

5. But will anyone prosecute?

Reply to GoCubsGo (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 26, 2020, 10:45 AM

Nov 2020

GoCubsGo

(32,069 posts)

6. On the state level, definitely.

Reply to triron (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 26, 2020, 10:52 AM

Nov 2020

From what I understand, Leticia James has numerous cases ready to go. Other state AGs with Trump properties (IL, VA, NJ) will likely follow. I'm sure the House will be all over things, as well. And, now they can get any evidence they ask for, without interference from a corrupt AG. Most likely, Biden's AG will appoint a special prosecutor to look into matters. If he/she doesn't do it on their own, there will be tremendous pressure for them to do so.

NeoGreen

(4,031 posts)

7. Is it true that accepting the pardon is equivalent to, or requires,...

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Thu Nov 26, 2020, 11:49 AM

Nov 2020

...an admission of guilt? Also, since there is no risk of being prosecuted for his crimes, he then can be forced to testify, after Jan 20th, and prosecuted for obstruction if he refuses or is found to be lying yet again?

DU lawyers, what am I missing?

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