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CincyDem

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5. Convicted of lying to "Mueller's FBI"...see...ya just can't trust that Mueller guy...

Reply to Chicago1980 (Original post)

Thu Apr 12, 2018, 09:43 PM

Apr 2018

aside from taking the spotlight from Comey's book, this is training the base (and near base) to accept these pardons as "everyday business".

f'ck 'em all.

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President Trump poised to pardon Scooter Libby, Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, sources say [View all] Chicago1980 Apr 2018 OP

Which Republican Party stalwatrs is trump trying to win over with this move? nt TeamPooka Apr 2018 #1

Think he is preparing the ground for the flood of pardons to follow. Enoki33 Apr 2018 #3

someone connected to Cheney. This doesn't bode well... rwsanders Apr 2018 #10

Its a message to Manafort SCantiGOP Apr 2018 #24

Wont work Loki Liesmith Apr 2018 #27

He's experimentally warmin' up the button! forgotmylogin Apr 2018 #2

What position will he take in the White House? Mr.Bill Apr 2018 #4

Convicted of lying to "Mueller's FBI"...see...ya just can't trust that Mueller guy... CincyDem Apr 2018 #5

What a stupid dumb fuck! Seedersandleechers Apr 2018 #6

Way to get the CIA on your side, Donnie. TheSmarterDog Apr 2018 #7

A Libby pardon would please Cheney, and other neocons, so what does Trump get in return? Solly Mack Apr 2018 #8

its payback for cheney kissing tRumps ass nt elmac Apr 2018 #14

That could be the all of it. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #17

Maybe a new Chief of Staff? nt procon Apr 2018 #20

I'd laugh but...well. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #21

It sets a precedent for pardoning people who have lied to the FBI and obstructed justice. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2018 #25

Probably scooted about on his ass like a dog with a blocked anal gland when he was a toddler. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #26

I agree!! LeftInTX Apr 2018 #28

It's Irve Lewis Libby. dchill Apr 2018 #29

Just as well. Why convict the gofer, while the ringleaders walk free. sandensea Apr 2018 #9

"he has been considering for several months"..... I call bullshit groundloop Apr 2018 #11

That's about right I think. Crutchez_CuiBono Apr 2018 #15

hmm....not The Onion.... dhill926 Apr 2018 #12

Remind Orange Cheezus & Scooter that accepting a pardon is Admitting GUILT. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #13

Were Bolton and Cheney buds? Marie Marie Apr 2018 #16

good question...n/t ewagner Apr 2018 #33

He's not real fond of either Bush. yallerdawg Apr 2018 #18

Testing. Testing. Testing. procon Apr 2018 #19

Also because bad FBI. VERY bad! And SAD!! dchill Apr 2018 #30

The reason Bush II didn't pardon Libby back then yourmovemonkey Apr 2018 #22

No mention of treason. rickford66 Apr 2018 #23

Was Pompeo asked about this? It would be interesting to hear how the head chelsea0011 Apr 2018 #31

Pardoning the only Fitzmas indictments while we are waiting for more Mueller indictments wishstar Apr 2018 #32

Next week's news: Trump pardons the Rosenbergs -- regrets their executions. Putin NCjack Apr 2018 #34