Current Events > Maybe it's time to rethink the Presidential Pardon

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Bio1590 12/22/20 11:23:16 PM #1:	At the very least, ensure it's being used in good faith --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/S1m3po4 https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:948661525] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>At the very least, ensure it's being used in good faith</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pikachupwnage 12/22/20 11:28:54 PM #2:	Just straight up remove the power entirely. Or require a supermajority in congress to approve a pardon. --- My Mario Maker 2 Maker ID is J2K-RFD-K4G Even In sigs FOE! http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/665/328/d75.gif <cite>pikachupwnage posted [p:948661696] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>Just straight up remove the power entirely. Or require a supermajority in congress to approve a pardon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ving_Rhames 12/22/20 11:29:32 PM #3:	The fact that the power exists in the first place is hilarious. --- the real Irving Rameses https://imgur.com/A7f6F9h <cite>Ving_Rhames posted [p:948661713] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>The fact that the power exists in the first place is hilarious. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skermac 12/22/20 11:31:19 PM #4:	No, all presidents should be able to pardon anyone for any reason like always --- To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive <cite>skermac posted [p:948661755] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>No, all presidents should be able to pardon anyone for any reason like always </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 12/23/20 10:52:22 PM #5:	And it got worse --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/S1m3po4 https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:948696864] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>And it got worse</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Eliza3 12/23/20 10:52:43 PM #6:	Should be removed completely --- The Original Eliza. In her early 30's. Exceedingly supple. <cite>Eliza3 posted [p:948696874] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>Should be removed completely </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthAragorn 12/23/20 10:53:52 PM #7:	There's no reason for it to exist <cite>DarthAragorn posted [p:948696907] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>There's no reason for it to exist</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 12/23/20 10:56:08 PM #8:	i don't mind it existing, but i wouldn't mind seeing a congressional override option. definitely would be ok with it not being able to be used on (former or current) members of the current administration. that seems obvious. --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! In recognition of your overwhelming victory, let's call it a draw. <cite>Medussa posted [p:948696969] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>i don't mind it existing, but i wouldn't mind seeing a congressional override option. definitely would be ok with it not being able to be used on (former or current) members of the current administration. that seems obvious. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 12/23/20 11:00:11 PM #9:	DarthAragorn posted... There's no reason for it to exist This is how I've always felt about it To me it just makes a mockery of our justice system --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:948697086] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>DarthAragorn posted... </cite> <quote>There's no reason for it to exist</quote>This is how I've always felt about it To me it just makes a mockery of our justice system </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NinjaWarrior455 12/23/20 11:05:31 PM #10:	I could see why a pardon would exist but it's can just as easily be abused by bad faith actors. --- Super Bowl 52 Champions!!!! http://myanimelist.net/animelist/NinjaWarrior457 <cite>NinjaWarrior455 posted [p:948697227] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>I could see why a pardon would exist but it's can just as easily be abused by bad faith actors. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wii_Shaker 12/23/20 11:06:31 PM #11:	eston posted... This is how I've always felt about it To me it just makes a mockery of our justice system I agree. There should at the very least be a limit to what the president can pardon. --- "He busted in, blessed be the Lord Who believe any mess they read up on a message board" -MF DOOM <cite>Wii_Shaker posted [p:948697251] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>eston posted... </cite> <quote>This is how I've always felt about it To me it just makes a mockery of our justice system</quote> I agree. There should at the very least be a limit to what the president can pardon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 12/23/20 11:07:29 PM #12:	Should only be able to pardon a turkey --- https://imgur.com/x04tPRZ https://imgur.com/t7T392I <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:948697279] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>Should only be able to pardon a turkey</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ElatedVenusaur 12/23/20 11:10:10 PM #13:	It's an artifact of our aristocratic forebears, much like an executive who can trivially override the will of the legislature. <cite>ElatedVenusaur posted [p:948697351] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>It's an artifact of our aristocratic forebears, much like an executive who can trivially override the will of the legislature. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 12/23/20 11:32:43 PM #14:	ElatedVenusaur posted... It's an artifact of our aristocratic forebears, much like an executive who can trivially override the will of the legislature. And the argument against it at the time was literally "What if the President uses it like Trump is using it right now?" And then James Madison was like "lol it's called Impeachment, it'd never happen because of the threat of that". YAH DUN FUCKED UP JIMMY --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/S1m3po4 https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:948698010] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>ElatedVenusaur posted...</cite> <quote>It's an artifact of our aristocratic forebears, much like an executive who can trivially override the will of the legislature. </quote> And the argument against it at the time was literally "What if the President uses it like Trump is using it right now?" And then James Madison was like "lol it's called Impeachment, it'd never happen because of the threat of that". YAH DUN FUCKED UP JIMMY</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 12/23/20 11:34:40 PM #15:	Bio1590 posted... And the argument against it at the time was literally "What if the President uses it like Trump is using it right now?" And then James Madison was like "lol it's called Impeachment, it'd never happen because of the threat of that". YAH DUN FUCKED UP JIMMY god damn you James Madison...... <cite>Zikten posted [p:948698064] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>Bio1590 posted...</cite> <quote> And the argument against it at the time was literally "What if the President uses it like Trump is using it right now?" And then James Madison was like "lol it's called Impeachment, it'd never happen because of the threat of that". YAH DUN FUCKED UP JIMMY</quote> god damn you James Madison......</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 12/23/20 11:35:40 PM #16:	Pardons should get voted on by SCOTUS before becoming formalized. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:948698102] in Maybe it's... [t:79193957]...</cite> <quote>Pardons should get voted on by SCOTUS before becoming formalized. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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