trump's Arpaio pardon should raise serious alarms for the Russia investigation

[pepperbear]

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_59a0f03be4b0d0ef9f1c1401

The larger and more overtly strategic message being conveyed by the president, however, has nothing to do with Arpaio. This abrupt decision, bereft of customary vetting and review by the Justice Department, almost certainly has everything to do with one matter alone: the ongoing investigation into alleged collusion between the president’s campaign and the Russian Government, and President Trump’s desire to allay the concerns of his erstwhile campaign associates.

[Angry Dragon]

1. Trump the Law and Order president

[world wide wally]

2. Some wise Congress critter needs to propose a law to eliminate the President's right to pardon

Ot at least limit it. They are using our laws against us because they have no decency at all.

[Maraya1969]

3. That makes a lot of sense.

[DonaldsRump]

4. It sure seems to me to be a signal

Last night, Paul Begala and others on Bill Maher's show said the same things: this pardon, its timing, and its complete departure from protocol is a clear signal to potential defendants in the Russian investigations: basically, hang tight, shut your mouth, and I'll take care of you.

In any event, civil actions, which the President cannot pardon/commute, can still be used against Arpaio to obtain that increasingly elusive concept called "justice." I know it's not equivalent, but it still can be effective.

[yuiyoshida]

5. Wow

No fun times ahead not at all.