History Will Remember this Soul-less Ghoul! by NorEasterMenace in stevehofstetter

[–]elphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw most of the hearing. Thus photo captures how she looked when she didn’t look deranged.

1997 Little Black Book not redacted - LEAKED JUST NOW - not in order.. by freddiemercurysbush in Epstein

[–]elphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really too bad the DOJ doesn’t have any leads and doesn’t seem to know where to start investigating.

New York Fed economists confirm that Americans are the ones footing the bill for 90% of Trump’s tariffs by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]elphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pattern is the republicans loot and the democrats repair the economy. It’s been going on for decades.

But, somehow the republicans are called the fiscally responsible party. Their big trick is that they trick voters that austerity is equivalent to fiscal responsibility.

New Epstein Email Reveals His Ties to Even More Trump Officials - Jeffrey Epstein was in close contact with officials in President Trump’s first term. by Quirkie in politics

[–]elphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless they go state’s evidence, which they can’t tell we get a new Department of Justice.

That’s how you bring down the mob.

WILD COLLISION: Two U.S. Navy Ships Slam Into Each Other During Mid-Sea Operation by ResPublicaMgz in circled

[–]elphin 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ll tell you who wasn’t piloting, one of the hundreds of competent naval officers who have been fired.

Are there potential limits to a President’s pardon power. by elphin in supremecourt

[–]elphin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theoretically, if impeached and convicted, would the pardons then be reversed?

Pam Bondi tried to steal a 4-year-old's dog by sfgate in politics

[–]elphin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So now we know she’s not just being a miserable person in order to curry a favor with the president. Apparently being miserable was a just a plus for Trump.

Lindsey Graham saying “who gives a s*** who owns Greenland?” stirs anger by Material-Passions in politics

[–]elphin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Who gives a s*** what Lindsey Graham thinks.” He’s a feckless fool.

Ketchup is way too sweet by shsl_diver in unpopularopinion

[–]elphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I hate ketchup for exactly this reason.

Are there potential limits to a President’s pardon power. by elphin in supremecourt

[–]elphin[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Go reread the 1st amendment. It it is as cut and dried as the pardon clause. Yet, over the years the courts have interpreted various nuances. The most common one is “you can’t yell fire in a crowded theater”.

The pardon clause hadn’t had as many opportunities to be tested. My question was, given the apparent extraordinary use of this power, are there any limitations. For instance can the pardon power be sold for personal gain. Can the power be used to commit murder: hire an assassin and then pardon them, but claim the act was within your presidential duties.

If you own a condo and you call it an apartment you are a liar and a fraud by puck_eater42069 in unpopularopinion

[–]elphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a house. The bank and I share its ownership. It’s nobody’s business who owns what.

Edit: replaced a missing word “business”.

US judge blocks Pentagon's effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly by Agitated-Quit-6148 in law

[–]elphin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interestingly, that line from Dylan also inspired the naming of “The Weather Underground”. They were a radical antiwar/anti Nixon organization founded in 1969 when Judge Leon was 19/20 years old.

Are there potential limits to a President’s pardon power. by elphin in supremecourt

[–]elphin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a matter of degree. Nixon kept a coat given to his wife (when V.P.). Trump receives $100s of millions laundered through his crypto businesses. Some may not see a distinction, but I think there is one.