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    LOL You weak s think I or anyone else not in your cult is crying is hilariously ridiculous.

    I see you can't refute any of what I said though, why's that re edbum?
    Cry more

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    Been laughing at re s like yourself for damn near a decade now. COPE MORE!

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    Been laughing at re s like yourself for damn near a decade now. COPE MORE!
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    Instead of being a child when called out, why don't you come up with a rebuttal for what I brought up earlier? You clearly can't elaborate on what you claim nor can you refute truths you obviously haven't heard of before because you're a headline homer and a MSM npc. Try harder!

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    Could you tell us what Tim Pool told you without losing your ?

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    Instead of being a child when called out, why don't you come up with a rebuttal for what I brought up earlier? You clearly can't elaborate on what you claim nor can you refute truths you obviously haven't heard of before because you're a headline homer and a MSM npc. Try harder!
    Bring up a rebuttal that you cried when I said I saw a white police fellator do a worse version of the alleged crime George Floyd was lynched over? What's there to rebut? You clearly had a fit over hearing it.

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    President Joe Biden on Monday issued an extraordinary slate of preemptive pardons for prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump and members of his own family, using executive prerogative as a shield against revenge by his incoming successor while also guaranteeing his closest relatives aren’t subject to future prosecutions.

    Clemency for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was announced early Monday morning. Later, minutes before Trump was to be inaugurated as the nation’s 47th president, Biden also issued pardons for members of his family: his brothers James and Frank, his sister Valerie, and their respective spouses.

    The pardons, coming in the final hours of Biden’s presidency, amount to a stunning flex of presidential power that is unprecedented in recent presidential history.

    https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/polit...ons/index.html


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    President Joe Biden on Monday issued an extraordinary slate of preemptive pardons for prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump and members of his own family, using executive prerogative as a shield against revenge by his incoming successor while also guaranteeing his closest relatives aren’t subject to future prosecutions.

    Clemency for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was announced early Monday morning. Later, minutes before Trump was to be inaugurated as the nation’s 47th president, Biden also issued pardons for members of his family: his brothers James and Frank, his sister Valerie, and their respective spouses.

    The pardons, coming in the final hours of Biden’s presidency, amount to a stunning flex of presidential power that is unprecedented in recent presidential history.

    https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/polit...ons/index.html

    You'll have to prosecute the Big Guy himself, won't you?

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    Just stopping by to thank Fauci, Miley, the capitol police officers, etc for their great service to this nation, tbh...

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    Bring up a rebuttal that you cried when I said I saw a white police fellator do a worse version of the alleged crime George Floyd was lynched over? What's there to rebut? You clearly had a fit over hearing it.
    Yeah we all don't play make believe like you and yours do time and time again Mr. Smollett.

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    President Joe Biden on Monday issued an extraordinary slate of preemptive pardons for prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump and members of his own family, using executive prerogative as a shield against revenge by his incoming successor while also guaranteeing his closest relatives aren’t subject to future prosecutions.

    Clemency for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was announced early Monday morning. Later, minutes before Trump was to be inaugurated as the nation’s 47th president, Biden also issued pardons for members of his family: his brothers James and Frank, his sister Valerie, and their respective spouses.

    The pardons, coming in the final hours of Biden’s presidency, amount to a stunning flex of presidential power that is unprecedented in recent presidential history.

    https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/polit...ons/index.html

    I'd love to see the list of the crimes they "didn't" commit in order to receive such pardons. mUh DeMoCrAcY!

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    I too would love to see the list of crimes you think these people committed.

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    President Joe Biden on Monday issued an extraordinary slate of preemptive pardons for prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump and members of his own family, using executive prerogative as a shield against revenge by his incoming successor while also guaranteeing his closest relatives aren’t subject to future prosecutions.

    Clemency for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was announced early Monday morning. Later, minutes before Trump was to be inaugurated as the nation’s 47th president, Biden also issued pardons for members of his family: his brothers James and Frank, his sister Valerie, and their respective spouses.

    The pardons, coming in the final hours of Biden’s presidency, amount to a stunning flex of presidential power that is unprecedented in recent presidential history.

    https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/polit...ons/index.html

    The Confession Clause: Accepting a Pardon is an Admission Guilt

    A presidential pardon carries more weight than the flourish of a pen; it functions as both a legal absolution and a tacit moral statement. According to the landmark Supreme Court case Bur v. United States (1915), accepting a pardon "carries an imputation of guilt and acceptance of a confession of it." This precedent clarifies that a pardon is not a magical exoneration but a legal acknowledgment of culpability. Thus, any recipient of a pardon who does not reject it implicitly admits to the very crimes the pardon forgives. This principle becomes especially pertinent in light of President Joe Biden’s recent pardons of five high-profile individuals—Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and, most controversially, members of his own family.

    In an extraordinary move, Biden issued last-minute pardons for his brothers James Biden and Francis W. Biden, sister-in-law Sara Biden, sister Valerie Biden Owens, and brother-in-law John T. Owens. In his statement, Biden emphasized, "The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that they engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense." But this assertion stands in direct conflict with the Supreme Court’s unequivocal stance in Bur . A pardon, legally and morally, cannot absolve without first implicating; it inherently signifies an acknowledgment of wrongdoing on the part of the recipient.

    By this standard, Biden’s family members, through their acceptance of these pardons, are tacitly admitting guilt. Whether this pertains to alleged financial improprieties, influence-peddling, or other undisclosed offenses remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that this unprecedented act of clemency will fuel perceptions of corruption and self-serving governance—hallmarks of the very “swamp” Biden vowed to cleanse.

    Dr. Fauci: Guilty of Lies and Catastrophic Consequences
    Dr. Anthony Fauci, lauded by some as the nation’s top pandemic expert and derided by others as the architect of one of the greatest public health crises in modern history, stands accused of serious offenses. Allegations of perjury before Congress and complicity in gain-of-function research, which may have unleashed COVID-19, are no mere political talking points. They strike at the heart of the American trust in science and governance. By accepting Biden’s pardon, Fauci admits, at least in principle, to having lied under oath—a charge tantamount to perjury—and to bearing responsibility for policies that critics argue caused widespread suffering and death.
    If Fauci truly believed in his innocence, rejecting the pardon would have been his best recourse to defend his legacy. Instead, his acceptance becomes an indelible mark on his career—a confession without words.

    General Mark Milley: A Case of Treason
    General Mark Milley, once hailed as a steadfast military leader, now faces accusations of betrayal at the highest levels. Critics allege that Milley’s unauthorized communications with Chinese military officials during the final months of the Trump administration amount to treason. Milley’s defenders frame his actions as prudent measures to prevent escalation, but such rationalizations crumble under the cons utional duty he swore to uphold. Accepting Biden’s pardon—without rejecting it outright—solidifies an implication of guilt. Moreover, the pardon does not shield Milley from administrative actions within the military. He could still face proceedings that might strip him of his rank and pension, as the military retains the authority to discipline actions that breach its code of conduct. For a military leader, this is not just a tarnished legacy but a grave betrayal of the very principles he was charged to defend.

    Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger: Guardians of Democracy or Obstructors of Justice?
    Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger fashioned themselves as paragons of integrity during the January 6th investigations, but their methods—including allegations of witness tampering, obstruction of justice, and evidence destruction—reveal a darker narrative. A pardon granted to these figures cannot undo the damage their actions inflicted on public trust and ins utional credibility. In the conservative imagination, their acceptance of pardons is tantamount to an admission that their moral crusades were built on the quicksand of procedural malfeasance and political vindictiveness.

    Conclusion
    The precedent set by Bur v. United States leaves no room for ambiguity: accepting a pardon implies guilt. In granting clemency to Dr. Fauci, General Milley, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and members of his own family, President Biden has not merely absolved these individuals of potential legal consequences but has also implicitly endorsed their guilt. Each recipient’s failure to reject the pardon confirms this moral and legal reality. If a pardon is both an absolution and an imputation of guilt, then Biden’s actions signal a disturbing willingness to trade accountability for political convenience. In doing so, the administration underscores the fragility of justice in an age when its greatest threat may come from within.

    https://x.com/amuse/status/1881363131605172344

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    The Confession Clause: Accepting a Pardon is an Admission Guilt

    A presidential pardon carries more weight than the flourish of a pen; it functions as both a legal absolution and a tacit moral statement. According to the landmark Supreme Court case Bur v. United States (1915), accepting a pardon "carries an imputation of guilt and acceptance of a confession of it." This precedent clarifies that a pardon is not a magical exoneration but a legal acknowledgment of culpability. Thus, any recipient of a pardon who does not reject it implicitly admits to the very crimes the pardon forgives. This principle becomes especially pertinent in light of President Joe Biden’s recent pardons of five high-profile individuals—Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and, most controversially, members of his own family.

    In an extraordinary move, Biden issued last-minute pardons for his brothers James Biden and Francis W. Biden, sister-in-law Sara Biden, sister Valerie Biden Owens, and brother-in-law John T. Owens. In his statement, Biden emphasized, "The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that they engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense." But this assertion stands in direct conflict with the Supreme Court’s unequivocal stance in Bur . A pardon, legally and morally, cannot absolve without first implicating; it inherently signifies an acknowledgment of wrongdoing on the part of the recipient.

    By this standard, Biden’s family members, through their acceptance of these pardons, are tacitly admitting guilt. Whether this pertains to alleged financial improprieties, influence-peddling, or other undisclosed offenses remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that this unprecedented act of clemency will fuel perceptions of corruption and self-serving governance—hallmarks of the very “swamp” Biden vowed to cleanse.

    Dr. Fauci: Guilty of Lies and Catastrophic Consequences
    Dr. Anthony Fauci, lauded by some as the nation’s top pandemic expert and derided by others as the architect of one of the greatest public health crises in modern history, stands accused of serious offenses. Allegations of perjury before Congress and complicity in gain-of-function research, which may have unleashed COVID-19, are no mere political talking points. They strike at the heart of the American trust in science and governance. By accepting Biden’s pardon, Fauci admits, at least in principle, to having lied under oath—a charge tantamount to perjury—and to bearing responsibility for policies that critics argue caused widespread suffering and death.
    If Fauci truly believed in his innocence, rejecting the pardon would have been his best recourse to defend his legacy. Instead, his acceptance becomes an indelible mark on his career—a confession without words.

    General Mark Milley: A Case of Treason
    General Mark Milley, once hailed as a steadfast military leader, now faces accusations of betrayal at the highest levels. Critics allege that Milley’s unauthorized communications with Chinese military officials during the final months of the Trump administration amount to treason. Milley’s defenders frame his actions as prudent measures to prevent escalation, but such rationalizations crumble under the cons utional duty he swore to uphold. Accepting Biden’s pardon—without rejecting it outright—solidifies an implication of guilt. Moreover, the pardon does not shield Milley from administrative actions within the military. He could still face proceedings that might strip him of his rank and pension, as the military retains the authority to discipline actions that breach its code of conduct. For a military leader, this is not just a tarnished legacy but a grave betrayal of the very principles he was charged to defend.

    Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger: Guardians of Democracy or Obstructors of Justice?
    Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger fashioned themselves as paragons of integrity during the January 6th investigations, but their methods—including allegations of witness tampering, obstruction of justice, and evidence destruction—reveal a darker narrative. A pardon granted to these figures cannot undo the damage their actions inflicted on public trust and ins utional credibility. In the conservative imagination, their acceptance of pardons is tantamount to an admission that their moral crusades were built on the quicksand of procedural malfeasance and political vindictiveness.

    Conclusion
    The precedent set by Bur v. United States leaves no room for ambiguity: accepting a pardon implies guilt. In granting clemency to Dr. Fauci, General Milley, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and members of his own family, President Biden has not merely absolved these individuals of potential legal consequences but has also implicitly endorsed their guilt. Each recipient’s failure to reject the pardon confirms this moral and legal reality. If a pardon is both an absolution and an imputation of guilt, then Biden’s actions signal a disturbing willingness to trade accountability for political convenience. In doing so, the administration underscores the fragility of justice in an age when its greatest threat may come from within.

    https://x.com/amuse/status/1881363131605172344
    Which specific federal crimes do you think each is guilty of committing?

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    The Confession Clause: Accepting a Pardon is an Admission Guilt

    A presidential pardon carries more weight than the flourish of a pen; it functions as both a legal absolution and a tacit moral statement. According to the landmark Supreme Court case Bur v. United States (1915), accepting a pardon "carries an imputation of guilt and acceptance of a confession of it." This precedent clarifies that a pardon is not a magical exoneration but a legal acknowledgment of culpability.
    Although the Supreme Court's opinion stated that a pardon carries "an imputation of guilt and acceptance of a confession of it,"[2] this was part of the Court's dictum for the case.[4] Whether the acceptance of a pardon cons utes an admission of guilt by the recipient is disputed. In Lorance v. Commandant, USDB (2021) the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that "there is no confession and Lorance does not otherwise lose his right to pe ion for habeas corpus relief for his court-martial conviction and sentence. The case was remanded for further action not inconsistent with the court’s opinion."[5]

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bur _v._United_States

    duped by Twitter again... smh

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    What crimes do you personally think these people committed?

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    Will TSA tweet storm the same way when Trump pardons the January 6 crew?

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    LOL Trump s pearl clutching that Fauci got pardoned in case Trump wants to try to jail him for Trump's own ed up pandemic response.

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    Yeah we all don't play make believe like you and yours do time and time again Mr. Smollett.
    Cry more

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    At least now we know for certain Trump too can preemptively pardon whomever he pleases.

    Let us proceed...

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    Will TSA tweet storm the same way when Trump pardons the January 6 crew?


    Pardons bad now Blake?

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    At least now we know for certain Trump too can preemptively pardon whomever he pleases.

    Let us proceed...
    We knew that already. The only unanswered question is still unanswered: can he pardon himself?

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    We knew that already. The only unanswered question is still unanswered: can he pardon himself?
    You’d about if he did

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