Still like you though :)
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Fair enough. Time reveals truths. Let's give it time :)
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Hopefully, I have nothing but time…for “probably” to be turned into “proof.”
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Complete list. Biden tops the list if you include 6500 pardoned for Marijuana possession. If not he’s one of the lowest.
Trump is at 144. Obama 1700+
But then it’s more about who than numbers I guess.
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'First of all, one of the things that the president always believes is to be truthful to the American people,' she said. 'That is something that he always truly believes.'
Karine Jean-Pierre today.
“…the most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland is White supremacy.”
Joe Biden, May 16th 2023.
"Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic."
Joe Biden, September 1st 2022
"Whether democracy is still America's sacred cause is the most urgent question of our time," the president said during his remarks. "That's what the 2024 election is all about."
"Today I make this sacred pledge to you: The defense, protection and preservation of American democracy would remain, as it has been, the central cause of my presidency," Biden said.
"Trump's assault on democracy isn't just part of his past. It's what he's promising for the future," Biden said later. "He's being straightforward. He's not hiding the ball."
Joe Biden, January 5th 2024
“Congratulations, I’m looking forward to having, like we said, a smooth transition, welcome back."
“I assured him that I’d direct my entire administration to work with his team,”
Joe Biden on meeting Donald Trump in the White House, November 13th 2024.
Karine Jean-Pierre today.
“…the most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland is White supremacy.”
Joe Biden, May 16th 2023.
"Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic."
Joe Biden, September 1st 2022
"Whether democracy is still America's sacred cause is the most urgent question of our time," the president said during his remarks. "That's what the 2024 election is all about."
"Today I make this sacred pledge to you: The defense, protection and preservation of American democracy would remain, as it has been, the central cause of my presidency," Biden said.
"Trump's assault on democracy isn't just part of his past. It's what he's promising for the future," Biden said later. "He's being straightforward. He's not hiding the ball."
Joe Biden, January 5th 2024
“Congratulations, I’m looking forward to having, like we said, a smooth transition, welcome back."
“I assured him that I’d direct my entire administration to work with his team,”
Joe Biden on meeting Donald Trump in the White House, November 13th 2024.
Pretty much what the photo I posted is about. Sometimes you have to hold your hands up and say youve been duped.
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Listening to the Rest is Politics USA they highlighted that the constitution and many if its laws were made when most men of power were decent non self serving with decency, they never envisaged the twats in charge now using it fir self serving opportunities
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Or transferring power in a decent and respectful manner is an important part of a democratic process.
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Watching Republicans crow about Biden pardoning his son is the most hilarious example of hypocrisy I’ve seen for awhile!
It was inevitable, especially given not only Trump’s pledge to go after his political enemies, but then trying to put in place the very people who have vowed to do it for him.
As for Republican claims of “lying to the American people,” you have got to be pulling my leg!
From Perplexity:
During his presidency, Donald Trump made 30,573 false or misleading claims, averaging about 21 per day according to The Washington Post‘s fact-checkers.
This unprecedented level of dishonesty has been characterized as a systematic campaign of misinformation, with historians noting that no other president has lied to such an extent or about such a wide range of issues.
Trump’s fabrications included significant policy matters and trivial personal anecdotes, contributing to a culture of distrust in political discourse.
END OF DISCUSSION.
No? You want more?
During his presidency, Donald Trump granted pardons to 144 individuals and commuted the sentences of 70 others. Notable pardons included:
• Paul Manafort: Former campaign chairman convicted of financial crimes.
• Roger Stone: Longtime ally convicted of lying to Congress.
• Steve Bannon: Former chief strategist charged with fraud.
• ***Charles Kushner: Father of Jared Kushner, convicted of tax evasion and witness tampering. (Al Capone, anyone?!)
Trump’s clemency actions often favored close associates and those with political connections, reflecting a pattern of using pardons for personal or political reasons.
*** Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared (Ivanka’s husband), was convicted in 2005 on 18 federal charges, including tax evasion, witness tampering, and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
He admitted to assisting in filing false tax returns that overstated charitable contributions, resulting in significant losses to the IRS. (Pled guilty for reduced sentence and got a billionaire wrist slap)
Kushner’s scheme to intimidate his brother-in-law involved hiring a prostitute to lure him into a motel room. After the encounter, which was secretly recorded with hidden cameras, the footage was sent to his sister, the brother-in-law’s wife. This act was intended as retaliation after Kushner learned that his brother-in-law was cooperating with federal investigators against him.
This scheme contributed to Kushner’s conviction on charges of witness tampering, among other offenses, leading to a two-year prison sentence and a fine of $40,000.
Charles Kushner has just been named as Trump’s pick for U.S. Ambassador to France.
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Cry me a fucking river over Biden protecting his son from Trump and his vindictive cronies!!!
It was inevitable, especially given not only Trump’s pledge to go after his political enemies, but then trying to put in place the very people who have vowed to do it for him.
As for Republican claims of “lying to the American people,” you have got to be pulling my leg!
From Perplexity:
During his presidency, Donald Trump made 30,573 false or misleading claims, averaging about 21 per day according to The Washington Post‘s fact-checkers.
This unprecedented level of dishonesty has been characterized as a systematic campaign of misinformation, with historians noting that no other president has lied to such an extent or about such a wide range of issues.
Trump’s fabrications included significant policy matters and trivial personal anecdotes, contributing to a culture of distrust in political discourse.
END OF DISCUSSION.
No? You want more?
During his presidency, Donald Trump granted pardons to 144 individuals and commuted the sentences of 70 others. Notable pardons included:
• Paul Manafort: Former campaign chairman convicted of financial crimes.
• Roger Stone: Longtime ally convicted of lying to Congress.
• Steve Bannon: Former chief strategist charged with fraud.
• ***Charles Kushner: Father of Jared Kushner, convicted of tax evasion and witness tampering. (Al Capone, anyone?!)
Trump’s clemency actions often favored close associates and those with political connections, reflecting a pattern of using pardons for personal or political reasons.
*** Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared (Ivanka’s husband), was convicted in 2005 on 18 federal charges, including tax evasion, witness tampering, and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
He admitted to assisting in filing false tax returns that overstated charitable contributions, resulting in significant losses to the IRS. (Pled guilty for reduced sentence and got a billionaire wrist slap)
Kushner’s scheme to intimidate his brother-in-law involved hiring a prostitute to lure him into a motel room. After the encounter, which was secretly recorded with hidden cameras, the footage was sent to his sister, the brother-in-law’s wife. This act was intended as retaliation after Kushner learned that his brother-in-law was cooperating with federal investigators against him.
This scheme contributed to Kushner’s conviction on charges of witness tampering, among other offenses, leading to a two-year prison sentence and a fine of $40,000.
Charles Kushner has just been named as Trump’s pick for U.S. Ambassador to France.
-/-/-/-
Cry me a fucking river over Biden protecting his son from Trump and his vindictive cronies!!!