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kst

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47. I understand the temptation, but ...

Sun Apr 5, 2026, 11:02 PM

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I see two big problems with this idea.

First, it would set a horrible precedent. Or rather, it would reinforce the precedent set by the Nixon pardon. That you can commit all the crimes you like, and get away with nothing worse than losing your job.

Second, Congressional Democrats have no authority to make such a deal. Congress doesn't prosecute.

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I never thought I would say this, but after seeing Trump's bat shit crazy post this morning [View all] Chasstev365 19 hrs ago OP

He would Greg_In_SF 19 hrs ago #1

And we woul have 3 horrible years with J D Vanquish. Chipper Chat 19 hrs ago #2

Everyone hates JD Vance: MAGA, GOP Senators, etc Chasstev365 19 hrs ago #8

I agree & it's a good thing cuz Peter Thiel is creepy af. CrispyQ 19 hrs ago #11

Thiel popsdenver 17 hrs ago #21

Kraznov is the Tits that... BurnDoubt 5 hrs ago #48

Chasstev365.... Upthevibe 18 hrs ago #14

But he would have the same Project 2025 backers wnylib 17 hrs ago #18

Agree yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #26

Without djt's looming menace around, Vance might be more apt to allegorical oracle 17 hrs ago #29

But he'd also be able to appear sane MadameButterfly 16 hrs ago #33

And Vance won't be able to keep the attention of the cult. yellow dahlia 16 hrs ago #35

Someone always chimes in with this whenever Trumps removal from office comes up. lol! Blues Heron 16 hrs ago #30

No he's not. His fetish is couches. madinmaryland 13 hrs ago #43

+1. dalton99a 19 hrs ago #3

the semi-rational Republicans don't want him to resign.. agingdem 19 hrs ago #10

Not even if offered a substantial amount of money? wnylib 17 hrs ago #17

Is this atrocity the result of his executive time out yesterday? BattleRow 17 hrs ago #28

It is plain to see that there are no guardrails anymore. NONE. dalton99a 19 hrs ago #4

The 'both sides moderates' in media outlets tell us that the courts are holding. Not only is that not the wiggs 16 hrs ago #32

That would just convince him he's doing a really good job! bucolic_frolic 19 hrs ago #5

You know, he might be glad to find a way out... Tesha 19 hrs ago #6

That was my thinking. Might be worth it to save the USA and the human race. Chasstev365 19 hrs ago #7

Yup, I hate the idea of immunizing him from any kind of prosecution but I guess it would be worth it to save the planet. thesquanderer 18 hrs ago #15

Simple, just lie to him, and then tear up any agreement once he's gone ashredux 19 hrs ago #9

That's why he would never agree to it. crazylikafox 19 hrs ago #12

Yep. Sounds like the Main Rule of Trump. calimary 3 hrs ago #49

Federal vs state AverageOldGuy 17 hrs ago #22

He never admits guilt. debsy 18 hrs ago #13

We know that will never happen, Bayard 18 hrs ago #16

That would remove any semblance of justice left in this country. OldBaldy1701E 17 hrs ago #19

Kegsbreath is the Secretary of War Crimes AllyCat 17 hrs ago #20

Something has to happen Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #23

And the message should be Republicans have the power to end the madness, but won't. Chasstev365 17 hrs ago #25

November is coming! BidenRocks 17 hrs ago #24

Not the stupidest plan I've heard. yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #27

What was the batshit crazy post this morning? MorbidButterflyTat 16 hrs ago #31

I suggested this during the 2020 election SomedayKindaLove 16 hrs ago #34

Krasnov is like Tyson EnergizedLib 15 hrs ago #36

Wtf!? Solomon 15 hrs ago #40

Jd Vance would not be much better mucifer 15 hrs ago #37

That is the way to fight the current idiots in the WH. usaf-vet 15 hrs ago #38

Republicans are never going to give up power bob4460 15 hrs ago #39

never work. Javaman 15 hrs ago #41

No, no mercy! returnee 14 hrs ago #42

Absolutely not - he needs to be impeached or removed TBF 13 hrs ago #44

trump is not well LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #45

Not only would he say no.... cab67 11 hrs ago #46

I understand the temptation, but ... kst 8 hrs ago #47