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Cleita

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5. President would look like a wussy to his critics if he did, more so than he already does.

Reply to Purveyor (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2013, 03:41 PM

Jul 2013

So he will be strongly advised against even thinking about it. However, there is precedent and that is in Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon, a heinous criminal, IMHO. I don't believe Snowden's transgression is any where close to Nixon's.

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Snowden Deserves An Immediate Presidential Pardon [View all] Purveyor Jul 2013 OP

That is not in the cards for Snowden. MineralMan Jul 2013 #1

Of course it isn't. That would take real leadership and a stand on principle. eom Purveyor Jul 2013 #2

Well, characterize it as you please. MineralMan Jul 2013 #3

The President is a real leader and he does stand on principle. Whisp Jul 2013 #4

Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon a President who committed far worse felonies than Cleita Jul 2013 #6

Yes, and Clinton pardoned Marc Rich Whisp Jul 2013 #9

he hasnt even addressed the bolivian presidents plane fiasco yet..like its going to disappear..nt xiamiam Jul 2013 #15

President would look like a wussy to his critics if he did, more so than he already does. Cleita Jul 2013 #5

I can understand why Obama cannot do this thing, but quinnox Jul 2013 #7

Yes, he does. Waiting For Everyman Jul 2013 #8

Agreed. k&r n/t Laelth Jul 2013 #10

First he would need to be back in the US and be pardoned from something. JaneyVee Jul 2013 #11

Pardon for the sneaky leaker? First he has to stop being a coward and get Cha Jul 2013 #12

Easily the funniest thing I will see on the internet today! zappaman Jul 2013 #13

And another example of the depths to which modern "journalism" has plunged. OilemFirchen Jul 2013 #14

I disagree... Agschmid Jul 2013 #16

Wouldnt he have to be convicted of something first? bunnies Jul 2013 #17