The obvious precedent for Trump's commutation of Stone is the Iran/Contra business (which William Barr also helped orchestrate) and the Scooter Libby case. In all cases underlings up aided a cover-up involving White House were rewarded with presidential amnesty.
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If the American republic ever falls to coup, I think Iran/Contra will be seen as beginning of the end, much more so than anything Trump as done. Iran/Contra showed how much flouting of congress and cover-up you can get away with.
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Will he VOTE out?
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He can’t even say his name
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It's a shame that this tweet will be his only action in this matter. Hardly the stuff of political legend.
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I’m surprised no one has come up with the hashtag
#Nixonwept yet...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Perhaps 'unprecedented' in the openness of the motive. And after he was 'taught a lesson' by that impeachment!
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Siri: check Marc Rich & Bill Clinton.
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I too dispute the use of that word because 3 years ago you never heard it once, now I have to hear or read it every fuckin' 10 minutes.
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