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jmowreader

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18. You may be on to something

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #12)

Fri Apr 13, 2018, 02:39 PM

Apr 2018

Since no one who still has a reputation to defend will work for Trump, his only option to get help is to start bringing in known scum like Scooter Libby. Trump is probably trying to figure out how to bring James Watt and Ed Meese on board.

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What is the point of pardoning Scooter Libby now? [View all] Seedersandleechers Apr 2018 OP

Sends a signal to the mob underlings that the boss will look out for them. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2018 #1

THIS MFM008 Apr 2018 #3

He will look out for them as long as it benefits him. Trump is not to be trusted. He demands wasupaloopa Apr 2018 #7

Agreed. I would not trust him with change for the parking meter. Might as well rzemanfl Apr 2018 #23

To try to show Fox folks radical noodle Apr 2018 #2

Sends a message to Manafort, Gates, etc. nt LexVegas Apr 2018 #4

Isn't it too late for Gates? PJMcK Apr 2018 #21

To send a message to members of his crime family he will pardon them too. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2018 #5

Comey was the one who authorized the Special Prosecutor who charged Scooter, plus NightWatcher Apr 2018 #6

"Comey played key role in Libby case" eleny Apr 2018 #8

Sends a message shanny Apr 2018 #9

Thanks fellow DU's for the replies - now I get it! Seedersandleechers Apr 2018 #10

To gently persuade Pence to pardon him when Mueller finally takes him down IronLionZion Apr 2018 #11

Also maybe a job in the white house waiting for him? Just guessing bluestarone Apr 2018 #12

You may be on to something jmowreader Apr 2018 #18

To urge people to shut the fuck up about his crimes. Orsino Apr 2018 #13

Its Trump flaunting his power and establishing his kingdom now. procon Apr 2018 #14

1) he is pissed at the FBI Skittles Apr 2018 #15

I would switch 1) and 3) Skittles, but you're right. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2018 #24

To tell the world, and especially potential witnesses, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #16

He's getting an early start Cirque du So-What Apr 2018 #17

He's telling his flunkies it's okay to lie and protect him because he'll give them a pardon. Vinca Apr 2018 #19

Just being a dick? elehhhhna Apr 2018 #20

Impotent rage. Obnoxiousness for its own sake. Azathoth Apr 2018 #22