01-19-2009, 09:48 PM | #51 | |
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Let me make it a little more clear for you: I support a broad interpretation of the constitutional powers of the president. We are legion. And will haunt your dreams.
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01-19-2009, 10:27 PM | #52 | |
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Here is the text of Ford's pardon of Nixon, for example: "Now, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States, pursuant to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, have granted and by these presents do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States which he, Richard Nixon, has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 20, 1969 through August 9,1974." Pretty darn broad. I wouldn't be surprised in the least to see something similar for Cheney, Rice, even Bush himself. Bush pardoning himself is a bit less necessary, as the courts already give him a healthy dose of immunity for official acts undertaken while in office. He may view it as a belt and suspenders kind of deal, though. |
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01-19-2009, 10:32 PM | #53 |
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President pardoning himself.
http://www.slate.com/id/1002012/ |
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01-20-2009, 07:45 PM | #55 |
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With President Obama now in office, I think we can officially label this thread as a complete overreaction.
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