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Trump can dodge federal crimes with pardons — but not state law
« on: September 03, 2017, 01:47:23 pm »
Trump can dodge federal crimes with pardons — but not state law
By Asha Rangappa, opinion contributor - 09/03/17 09:40 AM EDT

Once again, President Trump seeks to be hoisted on his own petard. His reaction since Charlottesville has placed him firmly on the side of those who are trying to preserve the confederate monuments and flags rapidly being brought down across the country. In doing so, Trump is supporting "states’ rights,” the euphemistic characterization that glosses over the history of slavery these symbols represent.

But states’ rights take on a different meaning in the realm of criminal law. News that special counsel Robert Mueller has paired up with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman suggests that he might be taking advantage of the special relationship states have with the federal government in the realm of criminal prosecution to end run the president’s pardon power — if he is, then “states’ rights” might just become Trump’s Achilles heel.

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Re: Trump can dodge federal crimes with pardons — but not state law
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2017, 01:49:48 pm »
A historic abuse of power by Mueller and the State of New York.

But I'm sure they'll investigate Hillary next.
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Re: Trump can dodge federal crimes with pardons — but not state law
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2017, 12:46:06 am »
Title is misleading.

Title says Trump is dodging federal crimes. When you read the article, it clearly conveys that others potentially pardoned by Trump are the ones dodging federal crimes, not Trump.

I really hate seeing an agenda being thrown out there that is very misleading on whatever is factual.
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Re: Trump can dodge federal crimes with pardons — but not state law
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2017, 12:50:00 am »
Quote from: IsailedawayfromFR on September 04, 2017, 12:46:06 am
Title is misleading.

Title says Trump is dodging federal crimes. When you read the article, it clearly conveys that others potentially pardoned by Trump are the ones dodging federal crimes, not Trump.

I really hate seeing an agenda being thrown out there that is very misleading on whatever is factual.

It's from  "The Hill"  Sketchy reporting.  If you can call it reporting.
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Re: Trump can dodge federal crimes with pardons — but not state law
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2017, 02:41:14 am »
Quote from: Wingnut on September 04, 2017, 12:50:00 am
It's from  "The Hill"  Sketchy reporting.  If you can call it reporting.

The Hill isn't the only one.  Amazing what passes as journalism these days. 
« Last Edit: September 04, 2017, 02:41:42 am by Applewood »
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Re: Trump can dodge federal crimes with pardons — but not state law
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2017, 03:09:57 am »
Quote from: Wingnut on September 04, 2017, 12:50:00 am
It's from  "The Hill"  Sketchy reporting.  If you can call it reporting.

And it seems "The Hill" is a highly respected source around here.      *****rollingeyes*****
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