Biden narrowly beats Trump for presidency of a polarized United States

[bendejo]

1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said:

that the Senate is cooperative and not destructive to a healing agenda

Sniffing glue is bad for ya.

 

[cmarshall]

Just now, ChouDoufu said:

 

thanks for the correction.

 

"The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment."

 

Constitution (Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1)

 

That's the section and the key phrase is "offenses against the United States,"  and not "against the states."

 

However, the governor of New York, currently Democrat Andrew Cuomo, also has a similar pardoning power that does apply to offenses against the State of New York.  I am not too worried that Trump will be able to secure a pardon from Cuomo though. 

[ChouDoufu]

3 minutes ago, tonray said:

Nah...he's been soliciting monies for the past week feverishly calling on supporters for legal challenges funding. What they don't realize is this money is going to go to fund 2024 campaign ..or..to fund legal actions that arose from his official duties....we all know how he deals and hides sources and destinations of money. All the suckers sending in money now are being fleeced.

 

campaign?

 

he's got hundreds of millions in debt coming due in the next 12 months or so.  deutsche bank has been wanting to dump him as a client, worried they wouldn't be able to do that to a re-elected trump.

 

and you can bet business in his hotels and golf courses will drop off, how you say....precipitously, now that his brand will soon be found only in the 99¢ bargain bin at dollar general.

[Tippaporn]

5 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

Stage 1 - Denial

LOL.  Knowledge is very powerful.

[Tippaporn]

26 minutes ago, cmarshall said:

Up until yesterday I would have agreed with you since the corrupt Supreme Court had yet to be heard from.  Although that is still the case, the lack of support among the Republican leadership for Trump's fraud claims make it a bridge too far even for the current collection of Republican hacks on the Court. 

Laugh while you can.  I'm already laughing.  It's actually sweeter this way.

[bendejo]

41 minutes ago, tonray said:

Has an outgoing President ever failed to show up at his successor's swearing in ceremony ? I can't imagine Trump standing side by side with the Obamas watching "Sleepy Joe" take the oath of office

Cheney showed up in a wheelchair for Obama's inauguration, with a lame excuse about an injury while packing up to move.  Yeah right, he rented a U-Haul to do his own moving.  He didn't want to stand to honor the you-know-what.

 

 

[placeholder]

26 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

We shall see.

It's going to be a busy time for the judiciary. What with all those treason trials for members of the Deep State.

[mtls2005]

1 minute ago, Tippaporn said:

Laugh while you can.  I'm already laughing.  It's actually sweeter this way.

 

You skipped over 'Anger".

 

But suggest you're still dealing with your grief, and remain in denial.

 

Thoughts and prayers for your recovery.

 

 

[Jeffr2]

Trump's gone.  Time to focus on his enablers. Though he was toxic, many were complicit with his actions.

 

https://lincolnproject.us/news/names/

[Tippaporn]

Just now, placeholder said:

It's going to be a busy time for the judiciary. What with all those treason trials for members of the Deep State.

Twice in a row I agree with you, placeholder.

[placeholder]

1 minute ago, Tippaporn said:

Twice in a row I agree with you, placeholder.

You're the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you so much.

[Tippaporn]

1 minute ago, mtls2005 said:

You skipped over 'Anger".

 

But suggest you're still dealing with your grief, and remain in denial.

 

Thoughts and prayers for your recovery.

 

On the contrary, mtls2005.  I'm ecstatic on how things are turning out.

[Dumbastheycome]

3 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

On the contrary, mtls2005.  I'm ecstatic on how things are turning out.

Hysteria?

[PatOngo]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Seems some think that Trump will be leaving the W H immediately, like in NZ when the new government takes over quite quickly after the election. I'm not sure that they understand that Trump remains president till January.

How much more damage can he do between now and then? ????

[Jeffr2]

4 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

How much more damage can he do between now and then? ????

A lot.  None of it good.  And those around him are enablers, unlike some of those in his inner circle back in 2016.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/07/opinions/what-trump-may-try-to-do-honig/index.html

[tonray]

Next Step...he resigns on December 31st....gets Pence pardon and saves him from having to go to Inaugeration of new president. ????? Vice President for 3 weeks in the Pence administration.

Edited November 8, 2020 by tonray

[Berkshire]

19 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

On the contrary, mtls2005.  I'm ecstatic on how things are turning out.

I'm trying not to gloat.  But you're killing me....55555

[Tippaporn]

2 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

I'm trying not to gloat.  But you're killing me....55555

He who laughs last laughs best.  I'm just giving fair warning.

[J Town]

59 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

The fat lady hasn't sung yet.  I wouldn't count my chickens before they hatched but that's just my advice.  

Oh, rest assured, she's warming up and we all know the tune she's gonna sing:

 

"Hey Donald (lame) Duck - GTFOH!"

[Peterw42]

The fat lady is really belting out a tune, good to see

[Tippaporn]

1 minute ago, J Town said:

Oh, rest assured, she's warming up and we all know the tune she's gonna sing:

 

"Hey Donald (lame) Duck - GTFOH!"

Seems everyone here is overcome with supreme confidence that nothing will come from a Supreme Court challenge.  It won't be me that his his balloon popped.

[Jeffr2]

Biden's speech is on now.

[Berkshire]

4 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

He who laughs last laughs best.  I'm just giving fair warning.

 

[J Town]

1 minute ago, Tippaporn said:

Seems everyone here is overcome with supreme confidence that nothing will come from a Supreme Court challenge.  It won't be me that his his balloon popped.

There's a major piece of the challenges missing. It's called "evidence" and even Fox is admitting there isn't any of that important ingredient.

[Tippaporn]

Just now, Berkshire said:

 

That movie did have a happy ending for her.  Very apropos.

[Tippaporn]

Just now, J Town said:

There's a major piece of the challenges missing. It's called "evidence" and even Fox is admitting there isn't any of that important ingredient.

Where have you been?

[Lacessit]

35 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

 

 

 

Thoughts and prayers for your recovery.

 

 

Isn't that what all politicians in the US say when it comes to gun massacre victims?

[J Town]

3 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

Where have you been?

I occasionally flip over to Fox (know your enemy and all that) and they have admitted the little bits and pieces 45's legal team is throwing against the wall aren't sticking.

 

 

Edited November 8, 2020 by J Town
conjugashun [sic]

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, cmarshall said:

 

Nope.  Job always goes to a politician, not a line attorney.  Adam Schiff.  But the title will be Acting Attorney General, because McConnell will not confirm any of Biden's Cabinet appointments.

Remind me of Bill Barr’s experience as a ‘politician’?

 

Preet Bharara is highly qualified for the job, he’s not affiliated to any political party, has a record of successfully prosecuting both Democrats and Republicans and has wide and deep experience in prosecuting complex financial crimes, mob and criminal conspiracies.

 

 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

4 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

Where have you been?

Where he’s been is irrelevant.

 

Where’s the evidence?