Here is the case for @realDonaldTrump pardoning Ross Ulbricht.
It is highly cynical and also effective.
First, Trump would lose no support by pardoning Ross.
Second, Trump would either GAIN supporters through this action, or he would neutralize attackers.
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There is a "justice" case to be made for
@realDonaldTrump pardoning Ross Ulbricht, but that's for the idealists. Raw politics - Trump loses no supporters. - Trump GAINS (or gets fewer hater) from the most talented people in tech / blockchain. - Trump outrages deep state.Show this thread -
Also, Ross Ulbricht's mom is bright, articulate. Pardoning Ross, with his mom present, is GOOD OPTICS. Plus, I know Kanye and Kim are cool and all, but here's the level of support
#FreeRoss has. It's unlike any other movement.https://breakermag.com/lyn-ulbricht-pushed-herself-to-the-brink-of-death-for-freeross-her-last-best-hope-president-trump/ …Show this thread -
Trump has some challenges with women. He pardons Ross, and this becomes a spokeswoman for him. Pardoning Ross is all upside for
@realDonaldTrump with zero loss of support. It would be the smartest investment of his presidency.https://twitter.com/Cernovich/status/1058454002575130624 …
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Counter-argument to pardoning Ross Ulbricht: - Ross hired someone to murder a rival (FAKE NEWS, was debunked). - Tough on crime people would be angry. (Sure, but it wouldn't cost Trump votes, and he would more than make up for their anger with newfound supporters.)
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Ross Ulbricht is facing an injustice, but this is politics. NO ONE CARES. A pardon (commutation actually, not a full pardon) is the right political move for
@realDonaldTrump. And there is a lot of fake news about Ross. Get the facts here: https://freeross.org/Show this thread -
To learn more about Ross Ulbricht and the FAKE NEWS surrounding his case,
@realDonaldTrump watch - Banking on Bitcoin.#FreeRoss! https://www.netflix.com/title/80154500Show this thread
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Keep in mind the only reason Brock Pierce is on the Bitcoin Foundation board is because of the Ulbricht takedown. Could spark conspiracy about Bannon and... things about EvE Online as well.
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Where is the best place to go to get a thorough, unbiased account of what Ross allegedly did, what he was charged with and why he was convicted, and why his sentence was unjust?.
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Very persuasive
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Ross is a political prisoner, nothing more. He should be pardoned and sue the state for unspeakable damages
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$I used to get cold calls from the FBI during his trial -
$I the founding CTO at [https://b.tc ] and around the time of his trial was one of the worst periods of my life -
still dealing w/ ptsd when
$I actually get in the mood to start coding again -
$I was in charge of system security and the technical accuracy of the content at [https://bitcoinmagazine.com ] when he was on trial -
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^ back then the price was low so we all used to swap information... we had "self-help" groups
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anyways one night
$I remember Ross's mom was ransomed -
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$I was the first call a friend of her friend made - 6 more replies
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